Raleigh Ecstatic Dance

The dance wave is a form of ecstatic dance characterized as 90 minutes of speechless improvisational dance based somewhat on the 5 Rhythms Ecstatic Dance concept of Gabrielle Roth. This can be either solo dancing, partner dancing, contact improvisation, or ad lib group. The experience can be meditative or spiritually oriented for some individuals. Dance opening circle begins roughly 7:00 PM. Donations accepted but not required. Dance sometimes occurs on Fridays instead of Thursdays. Dance occurs at Pullen Park (across the street from the aquatic center), Raleigh Rose Garden, Dorothea Dix Park (Big Field or Spring Hill Park & Ride), or other outdoor locations, including indoors during the winter at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh (Clara Barton Room or Founders Hall). Dance is outdoors and weather dependent, but will usually occur during light rain. See Raleigh Ecstatic Dance Facebook group each week for latest information.

March 16 special event 7:30-11pm (Founders Hall room):

Donøvan aka Xylem // Phløem will be taking us on a special journey this week with an extended live mega megladon set! He will be sending us to a centered space of electro-earthy tones and sonic landscapes curated by multi instrumental blends, live looping of synthesizers, organic instruments, and vocal toning.