Ecstatic Dance CLT -SANCTUARY IN MOTION -Sunday AM with DJ JOSH PAUL

I’m thrilled to announce a NEW EVENT for Ecstatic Dance Charlotte called SANCTUARY IN MOTION starting once a month on Sunday Mornings.

My next collaboration with DJ Josh Paul will be on Sunday, 8/24/25, as we come together to plant seeds of intentions for 2025 through the transformative power of dance.

Meet DJ JOSH PAUL:

Josh Vogt, also known as DJ Josh Paul, is a transformational guide, sound alchemist, and co-founder of Zen Within Academy. With a deep passion for music, movement, and spiritual awakening, Josh creates immersive ecstatic dance journeys that invite participants to connect with their bodies, release emotional blockages, and awaken their authentic expression.

Blending tribal rhythms, Afro house, and organic electronic beats, his DJ sets are crafted as intentional experiences designed to support healing, inner exploration, and communal celebration. Josh weaves his background as a shamanic practitioner and sound healer into every set, allowing the music to serve as a bridge between the seen and unseen, the personal and the collective.

Based in Charlotte, NC, Josh shares his work through retreats, workshops, and ceremonial dance events that honor the sacred power of rhythm and embodiment. His mission is to hold a safe, heart centered space where people feel free to move, feel, and remember who they truly are.

Whether you’re dancing to release stress, to find joy, or to connect with others on a similar path, I invite you to join me in this musical journey. Let’s embrace the rhythm, feel the beat, and dance our way to wellness and spiritual awakening. Together, we can create moments of magic, healing, and unforgettable connection through the power of music.

Ceremonial CacaoWe’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 9:30 AM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Intention Setting

Please bring an altar item for our collective intention-setting ceremony. We will introduce ONE altar spaces for a deeper and more immersive experience dedicated to the following:

1. Feminine: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.
2. Masculine: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.
3. Unity: Representing oneness, peace, and the beauty of diversity. This altar also honors our ancestors and the wisdom passed down through generations.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: SUNDAY, 8/24/25

Time: 10 AM –12 PM - Circle starts promptly at 10:00 AM - Doors open at 9:30 for socializing and cacao.

Location: OPEN DOOR STUDIO, 3706 CENTRAL AVE., Charlotte, NC 28205

Admission: Sliding scale $25–$55 (event capped at 100 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—no intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be On Time: Doors close at 10:00 AM for the opening circle and meditation.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Open Door Studios, 3706 Central Ave., Charlotte, United States