No choreography. No pressure. No experience needed. Just dance.
ECSTATIC DANCE
NOTTINGHAM
ON HIATUS UNTIL JUNE 2026
Come on a dance journey which brings you into the aliveness of your body, whilst allowing you the freedom to express yourself and dance however you want.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Ecstatic Dance Nottingham is a fortnightly sober rave where you get to have a boogie in a safe and inclusive space. This dance is not about performance or perfection, but rather connecting with your body, breath and experience so you can express yourself freely.
You may move through a range of sensations, energies and emotions. In some dances, you may feel ecstatic and joyful. At other times you may find yourself moving through anger, frustration, sadness or boredom. All of this is part of the experience. If you want to two-step or lie down and listen to the music the whole way through, that’s fine. There is no right or wrong way to move or feel here.
Each session will begin with meditation and somatic practices designed to help you settle into your body and connect to stillness in motion. After this grounding phase, the music, which is eclectic and dynamic to help you shift through different energies, will support you to just dance. Once the music and dance is finished, we round off in circle, where dancers are invited to express verbally if they so choose.
Please note, there is the use of sage and incense before and throughout this dance.
guidelines
No drugs or alcohol.
This is a sober space, supporting a clear, conscious, and fully present shared experience.
Dance barefoot whenever possible.
Shoes may be worn if required for injury or physical support. Dancing barefoot helps strengthen connection to the ground and to your body.
No technology on the dance floor.
Please keep phones and devices off the dance floor so everyone can remain present and engaged in the experience.
No talking on the dance floor.
This helps maintain focus and allows movement, music, and non-verbal expression to be the primary form of communication.
Move in whatever way feels natural to you.
Allow movement to arise from your body’s needs in the moment, rather than from performance, expectation, or comparison.
Respect personal space and boundaries.
No physical contact without clear consent. Consent may be communicated through mutual eye contact, body language, or verbal cosent
Clothing guidelines.
Please keep chests, bums, and genitals covered. This applies to everyone.
These guidelines support the intention and focus of the dance practice and help maintain a clear, grounded container for the space. Participation in EDN implies agreement with these shared boundaries.
Fees:
Standard £18
First dance £10 using code FIRST-DANCE
Concession £12 using code CONCESSIONCo
Concession tickets are for those in need due to health, mobility, or financial constraints. If you are unsure whether your situation applies, please reach out!
Scroll to bottom of page for cancellation & refund policy
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
No refunds available
Any ticket cancellations up to 24hrs before the event can be swapped to another dance within 2 months of the original booking
If you cannot make a dance, get in contact ASAP so we can offer your spot to someone else.