Coming into Focus - Ecstatic Dance Wave w/ Facilitator DJ Esmæ
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle, guided by DJ Esmæ’s arc from tribal rhythms and textured intensity into softer heart centered release. Movement focused community space for freeform, intentional dancing.
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