Ecstatic Dance Facilitator
Ecstatic Dance
Dance, and more specifically Ecstatic Dance changed my life! I can honestly say: "There truly is a time before and after I discovered Ecstatic Dance."
This practise is what helped me to (re)find my inner light, strength and authenticity, to feel myself more joyfull, more connected to my body and femininity.
And it is my greatest passion to bring this out into the world and share it with you! So allow me to introduce you into this wonderfull world of ecstatic ;)
What exactly is Ecstatic Dance? Or how does it differ from other dance styles or parties?
First and for all: it is a free form dance, a true dance meditation, a way to better get in tune with your body and emotions. So no choreo, no need to perform, no need to be afraid to make mistakes.. You dance according to how you feel and what your body tells you it needs.. Very intuitive. It teaches you to listen very carefully...
This is how the magic happens! And this is the way to discover your inner freedom.
Ecstatic Dance is known for its very eclectic music style. I personally create my sets using a lot of african, indian, oriental, rock or even pop music. I really like to play with many different vibes and energies to get you going through the motions ;)
Ecstatic differs from any other dance form because it consciously chooses to follow these 5 rules:
1. No talking on the dancefloor. Dance is our language
2. We dance barefoot
3. No use of substances (alcohol, drugs)
4. Openmindedness and no judging. Respect for fellow dancers!
5. No phones on the dancefloor
What is typical for my approach? I create a combination of Ecstatic Dance, Somatic Movement, Chakra Dance and 5Rythms (depending on the audience). Providing kind invitations in the form of excercises or tools to help you dive even deeper into the rythm or let go of the upcoming emotions.. It is always just an invitation/tool: you dance your dance!
Dance is such a beautifull movement medicine, it still amazes me every day! There is true freedom through movement! Here lays the power to find your spark and authenticity!
So I would conclude:
Ecstatic Dance
Dance Ecstatic, Live Ecstatic
And just... Ama la Vida ;)
Hope to see you on the dancefloor!
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Goddess Dance
Woman's only dance classes/workshops to dive deeper into sensuality, sisterhood and fun! This in a soft safe space of only sisters so you can truly surrender and explore.
Inspired by Goddess Work.
I combine my broad dance background in many styles (afro, high heels, burlesque, indian, oriental, dancehall, whirling..), somatic movement & chakra dance to give tools to embody more and many different sides of our femininity!
How would you dance your Warrior, Temptress or Sacred lover? Or what movement does The Mother, The Wild Woman or The Wise Woman/Witch spark in you? If you are curious to find out, come and join me on the dancefloor!
Because all of these different archetypes teach you to tap
into the many different sides of your femininity and teach us different
lessons. The Warrior teaches strength, self esteem, putting down boundaries...
While the Sacred Lover helps to soften, open your heart, being able to receive
the gifts of love.. The Temptress can help to rise your kundalini, awaken your
fiery and sensual sacral self...
This and soooo much more!
The Goddesses open an intriguing world. I could talk and dance about them for hours!
The Goddess Dance is sometimes given in a mini dance course or in workshop form.
Each class/workshop is themed around a Goddess/Archetype. We start of with dance excercises/tools and end with ecstatic dance with goddess vibes!
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