You provide:

• A nourishing beverage of your choice, 2-3 options appreciated.

  • Common offerings: tea, herbal infusions, cacao, elixirs, fresh juice

• Pouring from approximately 7:15-9 PM

• A cozy set up (see section below)

We provide:

• So much gratitude!!

• $20

• Entry to dance (& somatic workshop!) for tea host +1 co-host for the evening

  • Please message the coordinator before dance if you have a co-host

• 5:15pm Doors open for crew & collaborator load-in

• 6pm Doors open for dancers

  • Please be fully loaded in by this time to reduce door traffic

• 6:15pm Somatic Workshop starts

  • Please be done setting up by this time to reduce noise

  • We would love for you to join us in the workshop!

• 7pm Opening circle

  • Please join for opening circle, we’ll invite you to share about what you are pouring

• 7:15pm dance begins

  • Begin pouring

• 9:15pm (approx) wave comes to a close

  • End pouring and join us towards silence as the music comes into a close 

• 9:15pm Closing Circle

  • Please join for circle

• 9:30 load out

• 10pm doors close

• 6 PM Doors open for crew & collaborator load-in

• 6:45 PM Doors open for dancers

  • Please be fully loaded in by this time to reduce door traffic

• 7pm Opening Cacao circle

  • Please join for opening circle, we’ll invite you to share about what you are pouring

• 7:15pm dance begins

  • Begin pouring

• 9:15pm (approx) wave comes to a close

  • End pouring and join us towards silence as the music comes into a close 

• 9:15pm Closing Circle

  • Please join for circle

• 9:30 load out

• 10pm doors close

You provide:

• Everything you need for your beverage(s) of choice.

  • For example, if you are pouring tea, you provide the herbs, hot water kettle, strainer, serving container, etc.

• Drinkware/teaware

• A tray or short table to serve on

• A tapestry or rug to sit on (optional, we have some)

• Ornaments/alter set up to make the space cozy & sacred
  

Provided by us:

• Floor mats (for cushion)

• Pillows, accent fabrics, tapestries

• String lights (one long string, one grid string), accent & colored lights

• Set up area in the kitchen - Access to sink, counter space, fridge, paper towels, trash

Dance Hall
Mt Shasta City Park
1315 Nixon Road
Mount Shasta, CA 96067

We meet at the City Park Dance Hall. When you pull into the city park there will be a first section of angled parking, keep going and the road curves to the left, then into a second section of angled parking. The dance hall is the second building on the right. Pull down to the door to load in.

Thursdays Ecstatic Dance is a no-talking experience, and we are happy to have the Nectar Nook as a space for light conversation and connection.

Noise travels into the main room much more than you would expect. Please be continually aware of the environment so that conversation in the area does not disrupt the experience of the dance. Be mindful of your own voice volume as well as those at your table, asking people to speak more softly when necessary. 

When the music begins to come into a close, please follow that and wrap up pouring to support the movement into silence.

The intention of this space is as an offering to the community. Please, no vending. Do not solicit sales, request tips, or charge a fee.

You are welcome to: 

• Put a tip jar out 

• Self-promote any of your offerings tactfully ~ let people know what you offer & how to connect with no pressure (a flier, business cards, etc)

• Sales are permitted for relevant items upon inquiry, items may be placed out for display

  • Items may include a bulk supply of what you’re pouring (bricks of cacao, bags of tea), tinctures you make, etc. Please confirm with the coordinator ahead of time.

If you would like to record video, this is permitted if no dancers are in the shot.

Note: Monday cacao dances through the summer are more relaxed on the talking guidelines and the photo/video.

To support a meditative, embodied experience and a safe space for all, we adhere to the following guidelines:

• We dance without words: We embrace a non-verbal space to help us drop into a meditative movement state. Exclamations and vocal expressions are always welcome!

• Free-form movement: There is no instruction. Come as you are and let your body lead; every movement is perfect. All ability levels encouraged. There are mats/chairs to stretch, lie down on, or sit down for mediation.

• Consent: Always be mindful and respectful of personal space. ensuring a clear "yes" before beginning to dance with someone.

• Barefoot: We dance with shoes off to connect more fully with the ground. If you have a physical condition that you need shoes, please wear designated dance shoes.

• Tech-free: To stay fully present in our experience and respect the privacy of all, we ask that phones are put away – no photos or videos.

• Sober Space: To allow the dance be our high, we maintain a substance-free environment.

Thank you for maintaining the container with us for all backgrounds, identities, expressions, ages, and ability levels to embrace the power of movement within this community.