Radiant Rhythms Ecstatic Dance is an interactive immersive experience where everyone is invited to free expression through dance and movement. You can move however you like, there is no right or wrong way. All emotions are welcome, joy, sadness, love, grief, but mostly, it's joy! The goal is to get out of your head and get in touch with your body, surrender and let go of judgment. In ecstatic dance, we co-create a safe space to be our authentic selves. You are free to be beautiful, silly, free, and be you! The benefits of ecstatic dance include: relieve stress and tension, mindfulness and relaxation, somatic healing, exercise and play, being our most authentic selves, community and connection.

No experience necessary! We will provide instructions and ease you into the practice. The event begins with an opening circle where we get to know each other and share intentions, followed by an hour and fifteen minute playlist, and a closing circle to share reflections. We will spend time before and after the dance connecting in community. During the dance, there is no talking. This helps us to connect with our bodies and each other nonverbally. The result is often a trance-like and ecstatic experience.

An Inclusive Space: All ages, genders, sexual orientation, and abilities welcome.

Music: A mix of new age, worldbeat, tribal, EDM, trance, arranged in a dance wave, from slow to fast to slow. It is typically 50% non-lyrical.

What to bring: Water bottle, short sleeve, loose clothing, expect to get sweaty! Yoga mat (optional). 

Contact: Reach me at cfang2@gmail.com

Clara Fang is the founder of Green Tara Consulting, a consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and belonging. She is an experienced facilitator of ecstatic dance, meditation, and authentic relating. She lives in Germantown, MD.

March 30th, May 4th, June 22nd, August 3rd, September 21st | 6:45pm - 9 pm | In Person | $30/ $150 

In-person Workshop Policies

• Please check in at the front desk upon arrival.
• We encourage our community members to stay up-to-date with all vaccinations, including Covid boosters.
• You are always welcome to wear a mask; masks are available at the front desk.
• Please do not come to class if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness.
• If you are testing positive for Covid, please join us online until you test negative.

When registering for a full series at the discounted rate: Refunds will be granted when requested in writing up to 24 hours before the series begins; no refunds or partial refunds after the series is in progress. Early cancelations will be held as account credit unless a request is made in writing to the registrar. Late cancelations are non-refundable. If a workshop is canceled due to low enrollment, the registration will be refunded to the original form of payment. We do not accept retroactive cancellations for classes or workshops.

Not familiar with ecstatic dance? Try these links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTnRHkMChbI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqe_AoQb3Q0

https://www.metrotimes.com/music/sober-dance-meetups-emphasize-consent-and-free-movement-without-judgment-in-detroit-and-ann-arbor-33593404?fbclid=IwAR1gzD4TafWVLO1kVbpTLD4FS84G7MP0RPXNfI3XOxqFBOQ1FnHgvJNI7Ss