
AMC Sunday Ecstatic Dance w/ Ted Riskin
Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ facilitator Ted Riskin, starting with a warmup and moving into an opening circle for a focused, safe dance container. Doors close at circle time with a sliding scale, pay what you can ticket.
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Morning ecstatic dance waves with live accompaniment from Alexander Caruso and friends, starting with guided warmups and an opening circle. A community movement practice with a facilitator-led container for freeform, embodied dancing in a school gym setting.

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A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave built around Sara Bensman’s energy-shifting DJ mix and somatic listening to deep vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release.

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