
Ecstatic Dance Waves w/ Ted Riskin
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.
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A guided ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before an eclectic DJ journey through shifting time signatures and emotive peaks. Expect a community-focused, freeform movement space for expressive dance and embodied release.

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A barefoot-friendly ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before diving into a DJ-style movement journey geared toward emotional release and authentic connection. Held in a school gym style space with intentional, heart-led facilitation.

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