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When the music pulses through us and the environment is just right... we start to move - we start to dance. Without words, letting go of judgment and fear, we identify with the energy of the sound. Our bodies connect with our emotions, which connect with our spirits, which connect with each other in some higher place. It doesn't need defining. It just needs a safe container, a good dance floor, an a selection of inspiring music that helps us to transcend the ordinary, and experience something extraordinary. Dance alone, or connect with each other. There is no right or wrong way to do it.

There are a variety of philosophies and approaches to it, each of them unique and wonderful in their own ways. But ultimately it is all about freedom. Freedom of movement, freedom of expression, freedom of the spirit. Release your emotions, your inner child, your inhibitions. Become the dance.

Basic rules:

1. Dance however you want to
2. Dance without words (no talking on the dance floor)
3. Respect one another and the space.

Additional etiquette tips:
Many dances are scent-free environments, and ask that you wear no perfume or cologne. Most also do not permit photos or videos to be taken.





Demographics:
Dancers:

For you dancers, I hope this resource helps you to find the dance spaces that are right for you. There are so many wonderful dances all around the Bay Area. We hope this will help you to find the dance (or dances) that are just right for your dancing soul!

Teachers / Facilitators:
There are so many beautiful spirits offering their hearts to the dance. This is an open calendar for teachers and facilitators to post their dances, in a spirit of cooperation. This is a great way to participate in a greater dance community, learn from and support each other in the creation of and participation in the DANCE!

Requirements:
Use this group and calendar to increase your joy, health, and prosperity. No requirements. Simple respect & no flaming. It will be moderated very loosely, unless more attention is somehow required. Play nice.

Frequency:
DevaGnosis offers two Sunday Morning dances each month in San Jose, as well as one Wednesday evening dance per month at this time. Our dance is called Dance Elemental.
See www.DevaGnosis.org for details.

Locations:
Dance Elemental - Ecstatic Dance Journey
2nd & 4th Sunday Mornings at Halanda Studio in Willow Glen

One Wednesday Evening a month at Divine Science Community Center. (See calendar for dates)

Other groups may post their ecstatic dance events on this calendar also.