I-Opener Dance NYC - April - Flow

"Flow is being completely involved in an activity for its own sake. The ego falls away. Time flies. Every action, movement, and thought follows inevitably from the previous one, like playing jazz."

DJ: Luminus

Warm up: Wren LaFeet

Facilitator: Sarah Monette

▬ ★ FLOW ★ ▬

I-Opener Dance NYC - April 22nd

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Move as you wish a in a judgement-free space, all ages and backgrounds welcome, engage as little or as much as you like. You may participate in the dance or just enjoy witnessing. The music is a colorful mix of world fusion balancing electronic and organic flavors weaving in elements of tribal beats, latin melodies, world base, festival house, soulful acapella, and much more! There’s interactive art, space for prayer or meditation, an area for flow toys, a kids corner with family actives, community networking hub, chill zone, and room to express yourself as the music inspires you.

▬ ★ PROGRAM ★ ▬

10:00 am Doors open, Welcome

10:15 Opening Ceremony/Warmup with Wren

10:45 DJ'd Ecstatic Dance with DJ Luminus

12:20 Closing Circle

$15 Early Bird

$20 Online Admission

Online at http://buytickets.at/iopenerecstaticdance/156600

Entrance is $25 at the Door ($20 after 11:00) ** work exchange available - please message Sarah Monette at least 3 days in advance of the event to join our crew! spots fill up quickly **

▬ ★ ECSTATIC DANCE ★ ▬

During ecstatic dance, you are invited to dance your own dance. It is a safe space where you can pass through a meditative state, experiment with movement, express yourself or play. The exquisite music takes us on adventures.

▬ ★ GUIDELINES ★ ▬

1. Conversation outside the dance space

2. Judgement free, move however you wish

3. Respect yourself and one another

Connect with inquiry before assumption, give yourself permission to be present and free of digital distractions, enjoy a natural high, and co-create the experience with consideration. Any concerns at any point can be addressed with an available Space Holder. (listed at the entrance table)

▬ ★ LOCATION ★ ▬

The Chelsea Shul - Cong. Emunath Israel

236 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Entrance door located between Metro Stops 23rd & 7th or 23rd & 8th, between Gotham Comedy Club and Hotel Chelsea

▬ ★ CONNECT ★ ▬

Follow our Page I-Opener Dance NYC

Join our Group I-Opener NYC Community

And check out our website www.iopenerdance.com

Art by Riamali "lady in the water.."

Upcoming Events:

March 11 I-Opener Dance: Planting Seeds (Boston MA)

Mar 24/25 I-Opener Dance Spring Retreat (Shutesbury MA)