Let's Dance Sheffield

Hello Dancers!

✬ Dance wild… dance free!! ✬ From resonant gongs to wild ecstatic drums and deep house; come find a sound for your soul ✬ No genre is off the table - open and embrace all that comes your way in a magic carpet ride of ambient, euphoric and soul-stirring world beats ✬

✬ I'm Reya and I'm passionate about creating spaces where people can feel comfotable moving their body in a conscious environment ✬ Dance is our birthright - we were born to move, but so many of us have inhibitions that prevent us from experiencing the joy of dance ✬ Let's move and connect together in community ✬

✬ In a typical session we'll start with breathing and meditation and a guided embodiedment practice, then move into an unfacilitated dance journey to allow you to deeply drop into your body ✬ You're free to move how and as you like; there are no judgements and no expectations ✬ no previous is experience necessary; everyone is welcome ✬ For outdoor dances we use silent disco headsets which create a lovely dance bubble for our group, provide crystal clear sound and are volume adjustable ✬

What is Ecstatic Dance?

Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement journey and moving meditation that’s sweeping the world !! Guided by a live DJ, we flow through an epic soundscape of all genres: fast and slow, classical to psytrance, drum and bass to dub - no style is off-limits! The music moves in waves; starting gently, building to vibrant peaks, and ending in stillness.

There are no steps, no judgment, no need to perform - just pure, free expression. We generally dance barefoot, without talking, in a sober, mindful space where respect and presence create a safe container. Ecstatic Dance is transformative, playful, and deeply liberating. It releases stress, boosts endorphins, and connects us to community, ourselves, and even a higher source. It can truly one of the most magical experiences life has to offer!

GUIDELINES To keep the space safe and enjoyable for everyone, we follow these simple guidelines:

• Speech: No chatting on the dance floor - sounding is welcome but please be considerate of others.
• Footware: We like to dance barefoot to ground, but if you need to wear shoes, please bring clean soft indoor shoes and be mindful of people's toes!
• Boundaries /consent: Respect others' personal space & check for consent before dancing with someone. If you're not sure whether it's a 'yes', treat it like a 'no'. There is no need to dress to impress! This is not a space where you need to look good … this is a movement meditation.
• Substances: No alcohol, drugs or other substances - this is a sober practice
• Screen free: No phones or cameras during the dance - drop out of your head and into your body and give yourself the gift of switching off! The team may take short videos/pictures for promotional reasons - if you do not want to be in a video/photo, please let us know before or after the dance.
• Feel free: dance how you want; as much or as little movement as is right for you - this is a non-judgemental space.  Feel free to close your eyes, bring a blindfold, dance to the wall... you do you!

What should I wear/bring?

• Comfy clothes you can move freely in - layers are useful as you might get really hot dancing then cool down when still.
• Earplugs if you're sensitive to loud music.
• A journal and pen if you like to write.
• Your beautiful self, a water bottle (refill available)  and curiosity!