SANCTUARY IN MOTION -Sunday AM with DJ SOLARA

I’m thrilled to announce a NEW EVENT for Ecstatic Dance Charlotte called SANCTUARY IN MOTION starting once a month on Sunday Mornings.

My next collaboration with DJ CORNFLOWER will be on Sunday, 6/29/25, as we come together to plant seeds of intentions for 2025 through the transformative power of dance.

Meet DJ SOLARA:

DJ Solara is the musical moniker of Ciera, a Charlotte-based DJ whose sets are rooted in embodiment, emotional release, and rhythmic intelligence. Born in the high desert of New Mexico and shaped by years of global travel, Solara curates radiant, full-spectrum musical journeys guided by feeling and intuition—not genre. She has played for ecstatic dances, immersive art events, retreat spaces, and more.

Her path to the decks was born from her own healing. In the past, dissociating from her body and running from discomfort was her norm. Music and movement became a lifeline, pulling her out of overthinking and back into feeling and flow. Now, she offers that same portal to others. Solara’s sets invite dancers into honest movement: wild, weird, grounded, and free.

Drawing from her background in yoga, nervous system awareness, and somatic training, Solara curates intuitive, body-led soundscapes that meet the moment. She builds sets with precision, layering rhythm and energy to guide dancers through cycles of grounding, expansion, release, and integration. Her sets are physically intuitive—designed to engage the full spectrum of the energetic body.

Her name, Solara, is inspired by her middle name Marisol, meaning sea (mar) and sun (sol). It reflects her essence: part water, part fire. Flow and transformation. DJ Solara offers the medicine of presence, play, and soul-powered release. Come as you are, move how you need.

Ceremonial CacaoWe’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 9:30 AM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Intention Setting

Please bring an altar item for our collective intention-setting ceremony. We will introduce ONE altar spaces for a deeper and more immersive experience dedicated to the following:

1. Feminine: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.
2. Masculine: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.
3. Unity: Representing oneness, peace, and the beauty of diversity. This altar also honors our ancestors and the wisdom passed down through generations.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: SUNDAY, 5/`18/25

Time: 9:30 AM –12:30 PM - Circle starts at 10:00 AM

Location: OPEN DOOR STUDIO, 3706 CENTRAL AVE., Charlotte, NC 28205

Admission: Sliding scale $25–$55 (event capped at 100 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—no intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be On Time: Doors close at 10:00 AM for the opening circle and meditation.

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