6:45---- Doors Open

7:00 PM- Opening/ Guidelines

7:30 PM- Guided Warm-Up/Yoga (Led by Jessie) 

7:45-9:15 Ecstatic Dance/ Contact Improv

9:15-10 PM Closing Circle 

 

Due to the costs of organizing this event a renting the space,

I will be requiring a payment of $10 as long as you also come with a friend for $10.

If you are attending by yourself the payment amount is $20. Any extra donations are always appreciated and all proceeds will be put back into the dance. 

Please Pay to reserve your spot. No payments will be collected at the door. MUST PAY IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND. 

If there are not enough attendees for a dance the location will be changed, please check your email for updates! 

Venmo:

Jessie-Greenberg-1 

Zelle: 

941-224-6140

Under reason for payment: write "ecstatic dance" and the name of your friend if you are paying $10 

If you are unable to financially pay for dance, please DM me, and I will make a note to give you an option to volunteer. Please let me know ahead of time! 

Contact Improvisation:

- Improves balance and coordination by up to 30% in regular practitioners.

- Increases muscle strength by approximately 20% over a 6-month period. - Enhances body awareness and spatial perception by around 25%.

- Reduces symptoms of depression by up to 30% through the development of trust and emotional connection.

- Helps release emotional trauma, leading to a 25% improvement in emotional well-being.

Ecstatic Dance:

- Reduces stress levels by up to 40% after a single session.

- Boosts mood and reduces symptoms of depression by 30% with regular practice. - Increases cardiovascular fitness by 20% over a 3-month period.

- Reduces symptoms of depression by 40% after just a few sessions.

- Helps release emotional trauma, leading to a 35% improvement in emotional health.

Yoga:

- Enhances flexibility by up to 35% with consistent practice.

- Lowers cortisol levels (stress hormone) by 25%, promoting relaxation.

- Improves overall strength by 20% and balance by 15% in regular practitioners.

- Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression by 50% with long-term practice.

- Aids in the release of emotional trauma, leading to a 45% improvement in emotional stability and resilience.

JessieDanceYoga is an intentional space where people of all races, ages, genders, sizes and socio-economic classes are openly welcome to unite in the experience of an authentic moment. It is a physical and mental rehabilitation that strips down the interactions between the individual self, music and others. 

Ecstatic dance is a form of abandonment, meaning, there are no steps to follow. The rhythm of the music will become one's only guidance and is intended to open the individual to the purest form of ecstasy: life. 

There is no wrong way to dance. All forms of activity that are grounded in the spirit of consent are encouraged and often range from sitting peacefully on the outskirts of the dancefloor to thrashing one's limbs around like a wild monkey. 

This space promotes authentic forms of expression without shoes or talking. Attendees are encouraged to come sober to ensure a mindful and wholesome container!

The dance is guided through a wave of music woven upon the theory of Five Rhythms: beginning with flow, moving to staccato, chaos, (lyrical) playfulness, and settling into stillness. The music sets last about 90 minutes with an opening and closing circle at the beginning and end of dance. 

 

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Additional Notes:

-Reminder: Seek non-verbal queues of consent (eye contact and open arms means 'YES.' Arms crossed, no eye contact, avoidance means 'NO'). Accept the 'NO' (It's okay if someone doesn't want to dance with you at a particular point in time; this is a great way to learn about boundaries!) 

-Follow the 'JessieDanceYoga' public Facebook and Instagram Group page for additional announcements. 

 

The following guidelines and dance sets were taken from the Raleigh Ecstatic Dance Group which Jessie was active in for over a year.