Celebrate our 7 year Ecstatic Danciversary with us!
Venue is in a church sanctuary, but is not a religious event.
Move & be Moved.
Experience freedom in your mind and body as you get lost in the music, in an immersive light, sonically stunning, sober, consent based, judgment free, free-form dance experience.
Come for the dance, stay for the community & Potluck.
PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME.
⭐️ Doors open at 7:30 pm and will be closed, with no latecomerS permitted after 8 PM . ⭐️
🦋🌈♥️Conscious Clubbing in the Metro Detroit and surrounding areas! We provide a Night Club-like space with an opening and closing circle to create a Consent based, Substance, Alcohol and Judgement free community to Dance it out, move freely, and let the music be your intoxicant. This is a space to learn to be true to yourself and your needs. If you want to be still and meditate, do yoga, dance, be a curious observer and take it all in, or anything else… most anything is possible at our events, with consent.
🌻 Admission: $25-$40 sliding scale for financial inclusivity. $5 discount if admission is paid in cash, exact change.
Paypal-
https://www.paypal.me/metrodetroitecstatic
No refunds unless event is canceled.
-No refunds if you are asked to leave the dance due to safety protocols.
🌘 Founder & Facilitator: Charity Loring, LMSW
Charity is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Dance Therapist and has a passion for helping people create connection within themselves and others, in a safe, empowering group space.
Charity is considered the OG of Ecstatic Dance in Michigan, who has cultivated and co- created this thriving movement practice and community.
Read her interview in this Metro Times article :
https://www.metrotimes.com/music-2/sober-dance-meetups-emphasize-consent-and-free-movement-without-judgment-in-detroit-and-ann-arbor-33593404/
🎧DJ's- Dad n Daughter Team- DJ Ekanti & Glizz E
*Read Bio's below
👁 The Space: inside the beautiful original sanctuary of the non-denominational Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church, in Southfield, MI.
Dance in the splendor of original stained glass windows, coved ceilings for great acoustics, and lots of space in one of our biggest venues yet!
👞 Carpeted floor - Bring clean indoor shoes or dance in your bare feet or socks
ADA accessible.
Free parking
We play most music genres: World/International, EDM, Dub, Soul, Funk, Ambient, Trance, House, Indie, Avant-garde, Up tempo, Down tempo, Drum & Bass, and much more.
🌈 All Genders, Non-binary, LGBTQ, body abilities and everyone else is welcome in this safe & non-judgmental atmosphere. All bodies included. The space itself is ADA accessible.
💜 Time:
7:30 pm -ED Doors open, PLEASE No early entry. Warm up to music and get to know our dance community.
7:30 pm - Opening circle, no new people admitted after 7:30 so we can all create a safe space during opening circle.
8:00 pm-We Dance! 1.5 hr playlist!
9:30 pm- Closing circle, social connection
🍲 - Potluck - bring something you enjoy eating. It's likely others will want to eat it also. If it's homemade, please label your food with ingredients for those who have dietary/allergy restrictions. Please provide your own serving utensils, heating utensils, and dinnerware. Paper plates and products will not be provided.
10:30 pm- Head home
⭐️Arrive on time, no later than 7:30 pm for opening circle so we can cover parameters for an accepting & non-judgmental space and welcome everyone warmly.
Bring: Clean indoor shoes unless you dance in bare feet or socks, Water, yoga mat if you’d like to do some stretching, a pillow or bolster if you’d like something to sit on during opening/closing circle and earplugs if you need them, because we don’t want to just hear the music, we like to FEEL it!.
🚗 Parking - Free & ample lot parking
Movement & Safety Parameters:
•Move as you wish - There is no right or wrong way to move in ecstatic dance. You can also choose to not move at all. Listen to your body, and let it do what it needs.
•No vices/devices- Leave your phones and other devices off and off the floor. You are taking the time to show up for yourself by attending, be as present as you possibly can be for yourself.
•Do not come intoxicated. Let the music intoxicate you instead. Alcohol and drugs are not permitted. This includes vaping and marijuana. This allows for a safe and consent based atmosphere.
•Non-conversational during dance - The only expression on the dance floor is physical. If you must talk to someone, take it out into the lobby. This allows the dancers to be fully into the music and their own movements. Singing and expressing feelings during music is welcome.
•Consent based - If you would like to dance with someone, make eye contact and give clear indication. If you do not want to dance with someone, or if you are ready to end dancing with partners, bow out by using Namaste hands. 🙏
•No Photos or videos during dance unless facilitator gains informed consent from the group.
• Please refrain from heavy perfumes or scents, as we will be in close proximity to one another and some people have severe allergies. The scent of Marijuana can especially be triggering.
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DJ Bios-
Ekanti: Since stepping behind the decks in 1999, Ekanti has been a force in the Midwest’s electronic music scene. Raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Ekanti found his musical identity in the pulsating beats of Detroit techno and the soulful rhythms of Chicago house. With over two decades as a vinyl DJ, he masterfully blends old-school authenticity with modern digital innovation, creating immersive sets that resonate with both seasoned ravers and newcomers alike.
Ekanti’s artistry has taken him across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, and California, gracing festivals, underground events, and intimate venues with his distinctive sound. His performances are a testament to his deep roots in the culture, showcasing a seamless fusion of grooves that keep dance floors alive until the early hours.
In 2022, Ekanti launched Vibe UPP, a project based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, dedicated to fostering a healthy and inclusive dance culture. Through Vibe UPP, Ekanti continues to inspire a new generation of dancers and music lovers, emphasizing the transformative power of rhythm and community.
Whether commanding a warehouse party or curating vibes under open skies, Ekanti’s sets are a celebration of the timeless energy of house and techno. Prepare to lose yourself in the journey, as Ekanti brings the underground to life one beat at a time.
🌈 Glizz-E – DJ / Producer / Sound Explorer
Born and raised in Michigan, Glizz-E is a rising transgender DJ bringing a fresh pulse to the Midwest’s electronic music scene. Since launching her DJ journey in 2024, she’s been turning heads with her seamless blend of house, techno, and melodic electronica — crafting soundscapes that move both body and spirit.
Drawing inspiration from visionary artists like Daft Punk, Tame Impala, Monolink, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Skrillex, Glizz-E merges groove, emotion, and experimental rhythm into every set. Her performances are a reflection of her journey — bold, transformative, and full of energy that transcends boundaries.
With a growing presence in local collectives and underground events, Glizz-E is carving out her own lane as a new voice in the next wave of electronic music, committed to connection, authenticity, and the pure joy of the dance floor.
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