
Like the First Time - Ecstatic Dance Waves w/ Sara Bensman
Two back-to-back morning ecstatic dance waves guided by Sara Bensman’s energy-shifting DJ mix, with warmups and an opening circle to set intentions. A barefoot, freeform somatic movement space focused on self-expression, connection, and community care in a supportive container.
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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.

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.
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.

Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.

Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.
Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend guided warmups, an opening circle, and freeform movement set to immersive beats. A poetic “Loop of Infinity” theme invites embodied release, renewal, and communal connection.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend guided warmups, an opening circle, and freeform movement set to immersive beats. A poetic “Loop of Infinity” theme invites embodied release, renewal, and communal connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend guided warmups, an opening circle, and freeform movement set to immersive beats. A poetic “Loop of Infinity” theme invites embodied release, renewal, and communal connection.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with warmup and a held opening circle, then a DJ-driven freeform movement journey led by guest DJ Conway Weary. Doors close at circle for a focused, sober-style container in a school gym setting with sliding-scale pricing.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with warmup and a held opening circle, then a DJ-driven freeform movement journey led by guest DJ Conway Weary. Doors close at circle for a focused, sober-style container in a school gym setting with sliding-scale pricing.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves with warmup and a held opening circle, then a DJ-driven freeform movement journey led by guest DJ Conway Weary. Doors close at circle for a focused, sober-style container in a school gym setting with sliding-scale pricing.

A two-hour freeform movement journey moves from warmup and opening circle into DJ sets weaving tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer sounds. Expect an expressive, heart-centered dance gathering.

A two-hour freeform movement journey moves from warmup and opening circle into DJ sets weaving tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer sounds. Expect an expressive, heart-centered dance gathering.
A two-hour freeform movement journey moves from warmup and opening circle into DJ sets weaving tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer sounds. Expect an expressive, heart-centered dance gathering.

A barefoot ecstatic dance wave guided by Kristikka moves from gentle warmup into an opening circle, then into freeform movement shaped by the “Levity Obscuro” theme. Expect a communal, somatic journey into shadow and curiosity inside a school gym style space.

A barefoot ecstatic dance wave guided by Kristikka moves from gentle warmup into an opening circle, then into freeform movement shaped by the “Levity Obscuro” theme. Expect a communal, somatic journey into shadow and curiosity inside a school gym style space.
A barefoot ecstatic dance wave guided by Kristikka moves from gentle warmup into an opening circle, then into freeform movement shaped by the “Levity Obscuro” theme. Expect a communal, somatic journey into shadow and curiosity inside a school gym style space.

Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.

Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.
Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, moving from grounded rhythm into freeform expression. Seasonal “Let it Fall” intention invites somatic release, softened shoulders, and community connection through DJ-driven movement.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, moving from grounded rhythm into freeform expression. Seasonal “Let it Fall” intention invites somatic release, softened shoulders, and community connection through DJ-driven movement.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, moving from grounded rhythm into freeform expression. Seasonal “Let it Fall” intention invites somatic release, softened shoulders, and community connection through DJ-driven movement.

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.

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.
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.

Free-form ecstatic dance session blending wave-like rhythms and a live DJ set into a sweaty, barefoot movement meditation. Expect a welcoming, all-levels, substance-free vibe focused on somatic release and community connection.

Free-form ecstatic dance session blending wave-like rhythms and a live DJ set into a sweaty, barefoot movement meditation. Expect a welcoming, all-levels, substance-free vibe focused on somatic release and community connection.
Free-form ecstatic dance session blending wave-like rhythms and a live DJ set into a sweaty, barefoot movement meditation. Expect a welcoming, all-levels, substance-free vibe focused on somatic release and community connection.

A late-night ecstatic dance wave built around freeform, barefoot-friendly movement and a pulsing DJ journey. Expect a cathartic arc of beats and breath-led embodiment designed for stress release, connection, and feel-good flow.

A late-night ecstatic dance wave built around freeform, barefoot-friendly movement and a pulsing DJ journey. Expect a cathartic arc of beats and breath-led embodiment designed for stress release, connection, and feel-good flow.
A late-night ecstatic dance wave built around freeform, barefoot-friendly movement and a pulsing DJ journey. Expect a cathartic arc of beats and breath-led embodiment designed for stress release, connection, and feel-good flow.

Barefoot ecstatic dance wave with live improvised instrumentation and rhythm-building sets, creating a sweat-lodge energy arc from grounding grooves to ecstatic peaks. Community-driven, all-levels movement practice in a spacious school setting.

Barefoot ecstatic dance wave with live improvised instrumentation and rhythm-building sets, creating a sweat-lodge energy arc from grounding grooves to ecstatic peaks. Community-driven, all-levels movement practice in a spacious school setting.
Barefoot ecstatic dance wave with live improvised instrumentation and rhythm-building sets, creating a sweat-lodge energy arc from grounding grooves to ecstatic peaks. Community-driven, all-levels movement practice in a spacious school setting.

Barefoot ecstatic dance wave with a DJ-driven journey from downtempo grooves to peak-energy rhythms, encouraging freeform movement and somatic release. Held in a school gym style space with a community-minded, substance free vibe welcoming all levels.

Barefoot ecstatic dance wave with a DJ-driven journey from downtempo grooves to peak-energy rhythms, encouraging freeform movement and somatic release. Held in a school gym style space with a community-minded, substance free vibe welcoming all levels.
Barefoot ecstatic dance wave with a DJ-driven journey from downtempo grooves to peak-energy rhythms, encouraging freeform movement and somatic release. Held in a school gym style space with a community-minded, substance free vibe welcoming all levels.

Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.

Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.
Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.

Guided rhythm circles blend mindful listening, gentle pulse-making, and playful group exercises to calm the nervous system and support emotional well-being. Expect grounding practices that build connection, regulation, and a lighthearted sense of joy.

Guided rhythm circles blend mindful listening, gentle pulse-making, and playful group exercises to calm the nervous system and support emotional well-being. Expect grounding practices that build connection, regulation, and a lighthearted sense of joy.
Guided rhythm circles blend mindful listening, gentle pulse-making, and playful group exercises to calm the nervous system and support emotional well-being. Expect grounding practices that build connection, regulation, and a lighthearted sense of joy.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.

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A welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
A welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.

Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.

Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.
Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.

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A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.
A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.

A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.

A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.
A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.