
AMC Sunday Ecstatic Dance w/ DJ Esmae
Freeform ecstatic dance waves guided by DJ Esmae’s beat-driven set, with a warmup that flows into an opening circle and a held container for movement and release. Sliding-scale tickets with doors closing promptly at circle time for a focused, community-centered practice.
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