About this Event
Ecstatic Dance: A Journey of Movement, Connection & Sound
Move freely. Connect deeply. Come home to yourself. ✨
Join us for an immersive afternoon of intentional movement, authentic connection, and deep relaxation.
Through ceremonial cacao, guided somatic movement, ecstatic dance, community connection, and sound healing, we'll create a space where you can let go of expectations, explore authentic self-expression, and experience the freedom of simply being YOU.
No dance experience is necessary.
Please note that while Somatic Activated Healing can be completely modified for your specific needs, there will be a wide array of guided movement, from peaceful to vigorous.
📍 Event Details
Location: 5019 Old Swimming Pool Rd. Frederick, MD
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Investment: $50 per person
Includes: Cacao ceremony, guided movement, ecstatic dance, appetizers, community mixer, access to a heated indoor pool, and sound bath.
🌿 The Journey
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Opening Circle & Cacao Ceremony
We'll begin by gathering in community, setting intentions, and sharing ceremonial cacao. Together, we'll slow down, connect with the present moment, and create a space of openness and authenticity. A talking stick will be passed around the circle, offering everyone an opportunity to share, reflect, or simply listen.
3:00 – 3:30 PM | Guided Somatic Movement
Ease into your body through facilitated movement designed to help you release tension, build body awareness, and move beyond self-consciousness. You'll be guided through an exploration of movement, sensation, and creative expression as we prepare to dance freely.
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Ecstatic Dance
This is where the magic happens! 🦋
An hour of free-form, intuitive dance where you are invited to move however your body desires. Whether that's wild and expressive, slow and sensual, playful and energetic, or completely still, every movement is welcome. A wide array of music will be played, from world influence, trance, edm, and meditative.
With no choreography and no expectations, you'll have the freedom to explore what it feels like to move without judgment and connect with the joy of being fully alive.
A couple rules here: No shoes, technology, or talking on the dance floor. No substances.
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Community Mixer, Appetizers & Heated Pool
After dancing, we'll take a full hour to nourish ourselves, connect, and enjoy the community we've created!
Enjoy appetizers, meaningful conversation, and the opportunity to make new friends.
For those who want to continue relaxing, a heated indoor pool in a separate room will be available for everyone to enjoy during this time. Feel free to bring your swimsuit and take a dip, unwind in the warm water, or simply enjoy the company of fellow participants.
This hour is yours to spend however feels best!
5:30 – 6:30 PM | Sound Bath Send-Off
We'll close our journey with a deeply restorative sound bath. Get comfortable, lie back, and allow the soothing vibrations of singing bowls and other instruments to guide you into a state of rest and reflection.
This final experience offers an opportunity to integrate the afternoon's movement, connection, and discoveries before returning to the world feeling grounded, refreshed, and renewed.
💜 This Experience Is For You If...
- You're craving more freedom, play, and authentic self-expression.
- You want to get out of your head and reconnect with your body.
- You're looking for meaningful community and connection beyond surface-level conversation.
- You're ready to experience movement as a form of self-discovery, celebration, and joy.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing you can move freely in
- A water bottle
- A swimsuit and towel if you'd like to enjoy the heated pool
- An open mind and a willingness to explore!
- Any yoga mat or padding you would like to have during the soundbath
Come As You Are.
You don't need to be a dancer, know anything about cacao, or have experience with meditation or sound healing.
All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore.
An afternoon dedicated entirely to YOU.
Come for the movement. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling more alive. ✨
Please arrive 15 minutes early. Doors will close 15 minutes after start time.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS!
Bio:
Giselle of GG Empowers is a Trauma- Informed Personal Power & Confidence Coach/ Retreat Organizer, specializing in Somatic Ecstatic Dance, Sound Healing and Mindfulness to heal anxious overthinking for deeper clarity, confidence, effectiveness, and fulfillment in all areas of life.. Giselle thrives at holding space where creativity and wellness meet, where people can completely rest, relax, but also tune in to their own vibrant and playful energy. Rest and Play are the Yin and Yang of her practice, drawing out a stillness of mind and an exuberance of spirit that can sometimes get lost in the fast-paced yet routine rhythm of our lives.
She is thrilled to hold space for you, your spiritual practice, your joy, and all that you are. Feel free to check out her social media @ggempowers on IG.
Soundbath Description:
Utilizing the soothing sounds of singing bowls, chimes, drums, and her own voice, Giselle of GG Empowers combines her background in meditation with her training in music to expertly create a soundscape journey, in which she guides you to explore your inner world at new depths, in a way that is at once stimulating, and restful. Experience bliss and unconditional self love.
Somatic Activated Healing Method is an engaging, high-energy practice combining multiple modalities like freeform dance, breathwork, affirmations, and intentional somatic activation. This isn’t just dance; it’s a space where conscious movement meditation meets creative, playful expression, helping you shake off what no longer serves you and reconnect with your authentic, liberated self.
Come as you are — no dance experience needed, only an open mind and heart.
Leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to your creative, embodied essence.
Move. Release. Receive.
Floyd Jones
Floyd Joynes is a Music Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Certified Sound Healer, and Reiki Master teacher known for weaving ambient textures, native flutes, world percussion, and healing vibrations into immersive, soul-centered experiences. His music transcends genres, blending the physical with the spiritual to create soundscapes that inspire reflection, transformation, and renewal.
His personal spiritual path began in his teen years, with life’s challenges serving as catalysts for soul initiation and growth. In the process of alchemizing trauma into wisdom, Floyd aligned with his life purpose and embraced his music gifts as a vehicle of service to humanity. Through sound healing immersions, drum circles, and ceremonial events, Floyd expands his work to create experiences that cultivate community, spirit and personal growth.
Floyd’s debut album Kaleido Dreams (2023) introduced listeners to his unique blend of medicine music and cinematic soundscapes. His upcoming second album, Fractal Memoirs (releasing September 19, 2025), reflects his own journey through transformation, closure, and renewal, offering listeners a fractal mirror of the soul’s path. In addition, he shares long-format meditation music through his YouTube channel, Symphonic Harmonics, connecting with listeners around the world. IG: @floydjones
Event venue & nearby stays
5019 Old Swimming Pool Rd, 5019 Old Swimming Pool Road, Frederick, United States
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