Ecstatic Dance Pittsburgh presents:
Essence | A free-form dance, nonjudgmental space facilitated by Dani Grace
Featuring mostly house, some trance, and maaaaybbee some techno vibes.
All ages, skills, abilities, and identities welcome!
There will be minimal special fx lighting and no fog; tonight's focus is on the essence of dance.... connection with self (your authentic self is invited!), connection with the external forces of gravity and the floor that play on your body as you move, and connection to the music.
What you can expect:
✨The evening starts with an opening circle led by Dani, initiating a sacred space to set intentions and center ourselves
✨You will then be led into a somatic warm-up
✨About 1.5 hours of a curated playlist gently bringing you into energetic dance and landing you softly back home.
✨The evening winds down with a restful meditation.
✨Social hour and connection follows promptly.
✨This night invites you to "Come as you are and move as you please." and we welcome you both solo and dancing with consenting partners.
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~Ecstatic Ethos~
~ Come as You Are ~ Move as You Please
~ All ages, all abilities, all bodies and all beings are welcome
~ We keep the dancefloor conversation free!
~ Photo and video free space during dance (designated videographer may be on-site for marketing)
~ Dance in bare feet or socks (or dance shoes)
~ Substance-free sober space
~ We practice a culture of invitation and consent
~ You are responsible for your own energy
~ We embrace the spirit of non-judgment for ourselves and others
~ Allow your heart to guide you
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Event Schedule:
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Opening Circle: 7:00 - 7:15 PM
Somatic Warm-Up: 7:15 - 7:30 PM
Dance as you please: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Cool down / Closing Meditation: 9:00 - 9:15 PM
Closing Circle: 9:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Community Hangs & Social Time: 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Location: FUMC Pgh
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh, PA
Exchange:
Early Bird: $15 (ends Wed Jul 23rd at 11:59pm)
$25 at the door (cash, venmo, paypal, cashapp)
$15 first timers (use code NEWGUEST at checkout)
Kids 16 and under are free
Volunteer and scholarship roles, please contact our organizers for reduced pricing
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or brand new to ecstatic dance, this is a space for all. We look forward to sharing our creation with you!
Maybe you are still wondering… What is Ecstatic Dance???
Ecstatic Dance is a freeform, expressive movement practice where participants are invited to dance without choreography
, allowing the music to guide them. It offers a unique, judgment-free space for physical exercise, emotional release, and creative expression. Beyond fitness, it provides a chance to connect deeply with oneself and others, fostering a sense of freedom, grounding, and community.
Facilitator | Dani Grace is a local psychospiritual healing guide who uses evidence-based therapy practices in a psychospiritual container to help her clients commune with their own sacred light. Her passions include integrating expanded states of consciousness with somatics, parts work, EMDR, and creative expression. Dani loves to find ways to create sensory bliss and enjoys sharing the energy generated from it -- Ecstatic Dance is one such outlet!
www.sacredlightjourneys.life to connect!
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