Welcome to Ecstatic Dance Kansas City! Ecstatic Dance is a worldwide beautiful freeform dance movement that started on the big island in Hawaii in the year 2000 and is now in almost every major city around the globe. If you are new ~ please read through the universal guidelines below as they create the container for such a powerful experience.
The Ecstatic Dance Experience:
We begin with a 45 minute yoga class to warm up our bodies and prepare for dance. Our two hour dance journey is facilitated by a professional DJ and follows a wave-like arc. It begins with ambient, slow-tempo music to help you warm up, then builds in energy and intensity to a peak, and finally lands softly in a meditative space. We then close with a sound healing to help you integrate the experience.
It's my turn to hop on the decks as your DJ and I'm SO excited to ring in February with you all! I'm weaving together a really fun, deep, soulful and energizing dance set to share. When I create my sets, I do so with a dancer's heart. I love music that tells a story when it's blended together and brings out a range of emotions, movements and energies. I follow what stirs me up and gets me excited as a dancer myself. Cannot wait to share this set!
Cost: $25 (includes yoga, dance, sound healing, and a never-ending flow of coffee & tea). Please note: Specialty food by Daniella & Hope and massage by Jesse are paid to them separately.
Payment: Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or cash at the door.
Venmo: https://venmo.com/Jenny-Severo
CashApp: $LadySevere
PayPal: jennyhighheels@gmail.com
Schedule (feel free to arrive or depart anytime you like!)
10-10:45am ~ Yoga (bring a mat!) // Skye Van Camp
11am-1pm ~ Ecstatic Dance // Lady Severe
1pm ~ Sound Healing // Kristi Rogers
Nourishment // Daniella Silver & Hope Marie Ananda
Massage // Jesse Thomas Alvarez
The Universal Ecstatic Dance Guidelines help create a safe and sacred space for everyone. Please take a moment to read them—they are the foundation of this practice. Although each Ecstatic Dance throughout the world is unique, these guidelines connect the web of all Ecstatic Dances together as one.
(Move as You Wish)
This is a space for authentic self-expression and freeform movement.
(No Talking on the Dance Floor once the dance begins)
This creates a focused, meditative experience for all. Sounds and emotional expression are welcome: Vocalizations like laughter, cheers, and even cries are completely accepted within the space. Please take verbal conversations outside.
(No Photos/Videos)
We ask that you put your phone away and be fully present. This is a safe space for you to really drop in without distractions worry of showing up on social media. Photos and videos are not permitted.
(No Shoes)
This protects the floor and also grounds you through the vibrations of the music (and bass!)
(No Substances:)
This is a sober, drug/alcohol-free space. We get high on the dance, breathe and energy.
(Consent before dancing with someone)
Dancing with others is beautiful and welcomed! Just be aware of someone's cues and their interest in dancing with you. If you are unsure or someone's eyes are closed, it is a "no". Dancers are encouraged to not take a "no" personally, as it may be due to someone's personal mood, experiences, or comfort level.
Please note:
~ This event is for adults. No kids please.
~ Arrive showered and clean as it makes a world of difference as we dance (and sweat) together! Also, please refrain from wearing strong scents as many are sensitive to perfumes/colognes. Clean/natural is best.
This practice has been a profoundly life-changing gift for me as I've been an Ecstatic Dancer for 17 years now. It is my joy and honor to hold space for Ecstatic Dance KC. We are close to reaching our 10 year anniverary in MARCH of 2026. Can't belive it! It blows my mind!
This community has grown from a small seed into a very strong ever-growiing beautiful co-creation, watered and nourished by every single one of us.
Ecstatic Dance is a non-judgemental, safe and sacred container for you to express your unique, authentic self. Thank you for being a part of this incredible community!
This is my welcome home to you—home to your global Ecstatic Dance family, and home to yourself.
See you on the dance floor!
All my love,
Jenny