# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rites of Dance - THE 90's - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: We’re going back. Not just to the music, but to the feeling. The 90s weren’t just a sound, they were a mood, a memory, a movement. And whether you grew up on warehouse raves, mixtapes, grunge, or golden era hip hop, there’s something about that era that still lives in the body. This is a night to remember what moved you back then, and to move with it now, in a whole new way. So this is for the ones who lost themselves in mosh pits, warehouse raves, bedroom headphones, and the backseat of a friend’s car with the volume turned all the way up. This night is about going back, not just to what we listened to, but how it made us feel. We’re taking that 90s spirit and fusing it with the heartbeat of Rites of Dance. Expect a full bodied dance floor journey blending 90s inspired tracks with deep bass, tribal rhythms and live percussion. It’s nostalgia with teeth. A throwback with purpose. And a night to move like you couldn’t back then. Doors open at 6:30pm to settle in, connect, and enjoy a complimentary cacao. At 7pm, we’ll begin an unforgettable dance journey led by our resident DJ Mark Sankhara. The night will culminate in a 30-minute closing performance by the amazing Trilla Sol to integrate the experience before returning to the world. Tickets on sale now, including limited early bird options. ********** WHAT IS RITES OF DANCE? Rites of Dance is a sober, intentional dance floor for people who love music, movement, and real experience. It blends the energy and sound system culture of a club with a very different atmosphere. No drugs. No alcohol. No performance. No pressure to be anything other than in your body. This is not about getting it right or dancing in a certain way. It’s about showing up, moving what’s there, and letting the night unfold. Some nights are light and playful. Some go deeper. Some are challenging. Most are a mix of all of it. People come for many reasons. To move stress. To reconnect to themselves. To feel something real again. To be part of a room where nobody is trying to impress anyone else. Rites of Dance isn’t a workshop. It isn’t a ceremony. It isn’t a club night. It’s a space that sits somewhere in between, and over time, it becomes something you build a relationship with. ********** ABOUT THE MUSIC Music is the backbone of Rites of Dance. It’s not background. It’s the thing that carries the night. The sound moves through many places over the course of an evening. You’ll hear everything from bass-heavy electronic music, drum and bass, techno and house, through to more spacious, atmospheric, and downtempo moments. Sometimes even the occasional unexpected or nostalgic track finds its way in. The sets are built like a long arc rather than a playlist. Energy rises and falls. Things get heavier, then lighter. You’re invited into intensity, and then back out again. The intention isn’t to keep you in one state, but to let you move through many. On some special nights, guest musicians or live elements may join the journey and add another layer to the experience. These are occasional and intentional, rather than a fixed part of every event. At its core, the music is there to support your own process, not to distract you from it. ********** COMMUNITY HUB At the back of the hall there is a dedicated community hub space where you’re welcome to share flyers or information about your own upcoming offerings, events, or projects. ********** MEET THE TEAM MARK SANKHARA - CREATOR, DJ & FACILITATOR For the past seven years, Mark Saṅkhāra has been holding Rites of Dance as a consistent part of the Gold Coast conscious dance and movement community. The events have grown into a space many people return to again and again for movement, music, and genuine connection. Saṅkhāra is a master at sculpting soundscapes that take dancers on a journey inward and outward - deep into the womb of the earth and soaring into the cosmos, unlocking the raw expression of the soul. His sets are an intoxicating fusion of tribal rhythms, deep bass, world beats, and groove-driven melodies, weaving together a hypnotic, high-energy experience. Saṅkhāra is an ancient Buddhist term meaning formation and fabrication – the process of fashioning and the fashioned things that result. It’s a fitting name for the way Mark works a crowd, "fashioning" the atmosphere on dance floors into an irresistible, soul-stirring experience, full of, but by no means limited to, alluring mid-tempo, bass-heavy, tribal, funk-infused, melodic pieces. Originally from New Zealand and now based on the Gold Coast, Mark has been DJing for over a decade, playing across clubs, competitions, parties, weddings, and conscious dance events in Australia and NZ. With a Diploma in Audio Engineering and 20+ years of guitar experience, his devotion to sound and movement is woven into every set he plays, creating not just a dance floor, but a rite of passage for those who step into his world of rhythm and resonance. CONNECT >>> https://www.instagram.com/mark_sankhara/ TRILLA SOL - LIVE 90s INSPIRED CLOSING PERFORMER TRILLA is a world class looping multi instrumentalist. A genre bending, queer, androgynous Aquarius of the Aquarian Age, she weaves cinematic soundscapes, haunting melodies, and revolutionary vocals into performances that feel like cellular medicine. Her voice touches the unseen. Her presence carries weight. Her shows land somewhere between sacred ceremony and festival fire. Think Florence, Stevie Nicks, Tash Sultana, and Miley, reimagined through a 90s portal - that’s TRILLA. CONNECT >>> https://www.instagram.com/trilla_sol/ CONNECT >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NwtmapTlQoJxOjt2fs7l0... ********** IMPORTANT INFO/WHAT TO BRING You’re in for a big night and it’s good to be prepared. Please bring: - Drinking water - Sweat towel - Light, comfortable clothes and something warm to wear as the night cools - Cash/card for purchases - Cushion/pillow to sit on - Yoga mat/something to lie on for the sound integration (and something warm to wear) *Strictly no drugs or alcohol *No previous experience needed *Not suitable for children, however, if you have a mature teenager that would like to attend, please reach out to discuss with us. ********** TICKETS Early Release - $44 (Limited to 20 tickets) General Release - $54 (Limited to 30 tickets) Final Release - $59 (Until sold out) Door - $65 (If available) *If finances are genuinely tight, reach out – we want this space to remain accessible. *There's also an option to donate further if you're feeling abundant. REFUNDS No refunds, but you’re welcome to on-sell or gift your ticket if you can no longer make it or keep as credit for a future event (valid for 6 months). ********** ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO COUNTRY We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region. We pay our deep respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging. We recognise their enduring connection to this beautiful land, its waters, and its cultural heritage. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tugun/rites-of-dance-the-90s/200029728639543 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, workshops, raves, performances, festivals, health-wellness, dance, art, nonprofit, parties, contests, yoga - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 51 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/rites-of-dance-the-90-s2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=tugun-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Tugun - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Tugun Village Community Centre - **lat**: -28.150031092869 - **long**: 153.4997269128 - **full address**: Tugun Village Community Centre, 414 Coolangatta Rd, Tugun QLD 4224, Australia, Tugun ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Rites of Dance (https://allevents.in/org/rites-of-dance/20096367) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c707dc193b9886bf66fe9a460b4d279ccc16c6f6a6973c65e0f46092e4b9151c-rimg-w1200-h676-dc140614-gmir?v=1773875205 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fe7c9920860e2cf72d9056a58a3165117f42a5d77652c7bb1bb1a7e0a828314b-rimg-w300-h300-dc130613-gmir?v=1773875205 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Tugun Village Community Centre, 414 Coolangatta Rd, Tugun QLD 4224, Australia, Tugun - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Rites of Dance - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** entertainment, music, workshops, raves, performances, festivals, health-wellness, dance, art, nonprofit, parties, contests, yoga - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Rites of Dance - THE 90's ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Rites of Dance - THE 90's", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c707dc193b9886bf66fe9a460b4d279ccc16c6f6a6973c65e0f46092e4b9151c-rimg-w1200-h676-dc140614-gmir?v=1773875205", "startDate": "2026-03-21", "endDate": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/tugun/rites-of-dance-the-90s/200029728639543", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Tugun Village Community Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "414 Coolangatta Rd, Tugun QLD 4224, Australia", "addressLocality": "Tugun", "addressRegion": "QL", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-28.150031092869", "longitude": "153.4997269128" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "We’re going back.\n\nNot just to the music, but to the feeling.\n\nThe 90s weren’t just a sound, they were a mood, a memory, a movement.\n\nAnd whether you grew up on warehouse raves, mixtapes, grunge, or golden era hip hop, there’s something about that era that still lives in the body.\n\nThis is a night t", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Rites of Dance", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/rites-of-dance/20096367" } ] } ] ```