VENUE & TIME CHANGE DUE TO RAIN: Halloween Ecstatic Dance at Unity North Atlanta
VENUE & TIME CHANGE DUE TO RAIN: Halloween Ecstatic Dance at Unity North Atlanta
2:00 pm - 5:00 pmVenue
Unity North ATLLocation
4255 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA, 30066, United States, Venue Google Map Link
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Sol Dance AtlantaOrganizer Email
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VENUE & TIME CHANGE DUE TO RAIN: Halloween Ecstatic Dance at Unity North Atlanta
… yet here we are for the 2nd time this week making an announcement that our venue has changed (this time due to inclement weather) to the lovely Sanctuary inside of Unity North Atlanta in Marietta this coming October 30th!
Inspired by Halloween, Day of the Dead, and Samhain, this ecstatic dance experience will acknowledge and celebrate all the ancestors who have walked before us.
Co-Founders Scott Houston & Maya Lemberg will be holding space alongside resident drummers Metabear & AJ Nocito. There will be a short embodied warm-up featuring Tamara Albright, and a vocal/tonal sound healing experience towards the end featuring Brittani Rex.Festive wear is HIGHLY encouraged! Contribute to the experience by bringing items to recognize those who have passed to place on the community altar.
WHAT WE DO:
Sol Dance is a free-form movement experience where all bodies are welcomed. We offer a guided sensory journey meant to be experienced in its entirety. The music is meticulously curated by our DJs alongside talented percussionists & sound healers – generally not limited to only one genre.
You can expect a culturally-diverse blend of electronic and acoustic sounds, skillfully attuned to the energy of the group. Beginning with an opening meditation and moving into deeper, slower sounds, the bpm & energy peak in the middle, and are finally brought back down, closing with meditative sound healing and a gratitude circle. We invite you to gift yourself the complete experience from start to finish.
LOCATION:
Unity North Atlanta
4255 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
THE FLOW:
1:45a – Arrival into the space
2:00p – Warm-Up
2:30p – Welcome & Guidelines with Maya
2:45p- Ecstatic Dance with Scott Houston, Live Drumming with AJ Nocito & Metabear
4:50p – Closing Circle
EVENT GUIDELINES:
*BE PRESENT
ie. No phones on the dance floor: We aim to have the dance space just for dancing. If you want to take consensual video/photos, please be outside of the dance space.
ie. No talking on the dance floor: To keep people in their own process, please refrain from conversing in the dance space. Feel free to go to the periphery of the space to verbally connect with others.
*BE CLEAR
ie. We are Substance-free: No drugs or alcohol in the event space.
*CONSENSUAL
ie. We value Consent: Please get permission before involving others in your dance, or in your pictures & videos.
*PARKING
There is a large parking lot right in front of the building with plenty of spaces to use!
REMINDERS:
– Bring your own FULL water bottle to stay hydrated during the dance!
– If possible, purchase advance tickets at soldancemovement.com to cut down on registration time at the event. There are no fees!
– There will be clean porto-potties on site.
– To help keep the space clean, pick up any trash you see on the ground before leaving.
-There are no refunds on ticket purchases.
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WHAT WE DO
A free-form movement experience where bodies of all kinds, colors & creeds are welcomed.
BE PRESENT
No phones, no photos and no talking in the dance space.
BE CONSENSUAL
We value consent: Please get permission before involving others in your dance.
BE CLEAR
We are substance-free: No drugs or alcohol in the event space.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic Dance is a freeform movement journey, held in a safe & sacred container. Most dances are facilitated by a trained DJ specifically chosen for their ability to curate an experience designed to help you move. Through Ecstatic Dance you will find a communal opportunity to connect more deeply with your body and self-expression.
Do I need to know how to dance in order to participate?
Absolutely no dance experience is necessary! In this regard, Sol Dance (and generally any other kind of “Ecstatic Dance” event) becomes the perfect outlet for those who think they “can’t dance”.
We encourage participants to give themselves full permission to be themselves – move how you want to move in every given moment, feel how you feel, etc. There is no way to get it wrong (but please be consensual with others).
Wait... Is this a party?
Believe it or not, Sol Dance is NOT a party. That isn’t to say we don’t have a lot of fun doing what we do, but what we offer is more than a party. First off, Sol Dance is a substance-free environment. We get high off of the music, dance, and communal experience. Moreover, Sol Dance provides an opportunity to go deep within yourself and be physically moved by your body and inner wisdom. While this is also a community event, you can choose for it to be an intimately personal process.
What kind of music can I expect?
With sounds ranging from: soulful, worldly, eclectic, deep, serene, and funky, you can expect a dynamic sonic arrangement from our resident DJs. You can listen to some examples here.
Can I arrive anytime?
Can I just come and watch?
We highly encourage 100% of your embodied participation as this is a movement-based experience. That being said, If you would like to stay on a blanket, yoga mat, or even the grass before you feel called to move your body – that’s totally fine!
How can I prepare?
Wearing anything that allows you to move comfortably.
Wearing shoes is optional (for outdoor events only!)
Bringing a full water bottle.
Bringing a mat or blanket to sit on the ground or in the grass (for outdoor events!)
Utilizing sun-protection ie. hats, sun glasses, or lotion!
Make sure to bring an open mind & heart!
Can I bring my kids?
Yes! We welcome people of all ages! Our community loves when children are present! Bring the whole family.
