ECSTATICA: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao "PURE RELEASE" with DJ YASYA

ECSTATICA was born in London in 2025 from a deep love of freedom. The freedom to move without judgement, to express without fear, and to enjoy our bodies without shame.

Dance is in our DNA. At ECSTATICA, we believe the freedom to move and dance your own way is a birthright. 'Reclaim Your Dancer' is more than just our motto: it’s our invitation to you.

Following The Reset, Origins, and Rebirth, our 2026 series continues with Pure Release: an evening where the body speaks and the mind steps aside. Expect movement, and lots of it: a journey curated to stir up your frenetic energy and set it free. Come dance your heart out.

DJ YASYA

Ecstatica’s founder Yasmin will be on the decks as YASYA. Having first trained with Dance The Medicine as a facilitator, which led to the creation of Ecstatica, and more recently at their DJ School, she is excited to bring her musical perspective to her events. Her style is that of a storyteller, and her hope is to send a message through sound. What message you receive is totally up to you.

What drew her to ecstatic dance is its multi genre freedom, and in her own sound she loves to play rhythmic beats from tribal to drum and bass, house to world music. Beyond story, what drives Yasmin is the chance to spark pure childlike joy in her dancers, so expect plenty of fun tunes.

Listen to her on Soundcloud

Tea Social

After the dance, stick around for our tea social - one of the best parts of the evening! There will be complimentary tea as well as snacks available to purchase, lovingly home made by littlelunaskitchen.

What is Ecstatica?

Ecstatica is an event, a community, and a vision based on the principles of Ecstatic Dance – a freeform movement practice where participants are taken on a journey through sound. The music starts off slow, gradually builds to a beautiful crescendo of celebratory and energetic rhythms, then gently brings you back down to earth. Unlike other forms of dance, you can move exactly how you want to. Ecstatic dance is all about embracing your true expression in a safe and non-judgemental space.

Often referred to as a "moving meditation," the music and environment encourage you to be with yourself. That's why there are no phones and no talking on the dance floor. Above all, Ecstatic Dance is about community - we dance together, and we have fun together.

To create the best atmosphere, we follow a few simple rules:

✨ No shoes (unless necessary)

✨ No phones

✨ No talking on the dance floor

✨ No spectating

✨ No intoxicants (drugs, alcohol, smoking) of any kind

✨ Ask for consent before dancing with anyone, and respect peoples boundaries

Our facilitator will guide you through a warm-up to help you connect with your body and the space before the free-flow dance begins.

Do I need any dance experience?

None at all! Ecstatic Dance is unlike other forms of dance there are no "right" moves, no choreography, and no judgment. You can move however you feel, whether that's fast, slow, or even standing still. You can dance alone or with others (with consent). It’s a safe space where all bodies and all movements are welcome.

Why Cacao?

Cacao is a sacred plant to many Indigenous communities around the world, and the cacao drink has been used in ceremonial settings for centuries. At Ecstatica, we consider both dance and cacao to be 'medicines' that help people open up and connect with one another, which is why they complement each other so well. It also provides an extra boost of energy for the dance!

Our cacao comes from a cooperative of farmers in the hills of northern Colombia, where the founder of Ecstatica, Yasmin, spent several months. She saw firsthand how much care and love were poured into the production of cacao, from seed to bar - and is excited to share this with you.

Tickets

Our 'Early Bird Dance & Cacao' and regular 'Dance & Cacao' tickets both include cacao in the price. Our 'Dance ticket' (Early-bird and regular) does not include cacao. Cacao can be purchased at the event at an additional cost, however there will be a limited amount so we recommend purchasing beforehand to avoid disappointment.

Discounted tickets

If the ticket is out of your price range for any reason, please send us an email at [email protected] and we can offer you a discount. You can also dance for free in exchange for support at the event by helping to set up/pack away. Please send us an email if you are interested, we would love to have you as part of the team!

Timing

Doors open at 7:00 PM.

❗LATEST ENTRY is 7:30 PM. Late entry isn’t possible, as it disrupts the container we create through dance. Thank you!

We finish the dance around 9:30 PM but you are welcome to stay until 10:00 PM for our tea social.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please be aware that the event will feature colourful and occasionally flashing lights. While they will not be strong or strobe lights, they may still affect individuals sensitive to flashing visuals. If you have photosensitivity or epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.

Before we begin, the space may be cleansed with incense to create a harmonious energetic field. Incense may also be used at moments throughout the dance. Please let us know if you have any sensitivities to scent.

If you have any questions or requirements, feel free to send us a message anytime at [email protected] or on Instagram: @ecstatica.uk

Connect With Us

Join our community on Instagram: @ecstatica.uk.

Visit out our website for Tickets, our Cacao Shop & 'Ecstatica Life' Blog : www.ecstatica.uk

Join our WhatsApp Group for exclusive offers here.

We can't wait to see you there!

Big love,

Yasmin & the Ecstatica Team

Info: Check in by 19:30 latest. Late entry isn’t possible in order to honour the journey we’re embarking on together. Take some time to stretch, move, and settle into the space.

Info: Together, we'll connect to the heart of the cacao and our own. Then, we will spend a few moments reflecting on the dance theme and setting our intentions.

Info: Our facilitator Yasmin will guide a warm-up to help ground you into your body and connect with others in the space.

Info: Time to let go - free-flow dance movement means moving in whatever way feel right for you.

Info: The last 10 minutes to land after the dance and come together to share our experiences. Dance finishes around 21:30.

Info: Stay around after the dance for complimentary tea and chit-chat.

Info: Latest exit time is 22:00. Thank you for dancing with us and we look forward to seeing you next time!

Event Venue

Soma hŌṃe (N16), 231 Stoke Newington Church Street, London, United Kingdom

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