About this Event
𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙏𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨, 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙨, 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 judgement free dance floor that celebrates freedom.
6:45pm - Doors Open
7:00pm - Guided Warm-Up: Hannah Jo
8:00pm - Ecstatic Dance: EAN GOLDEN
9:50pm - Ambient Sound Bath Afterglow
10:10pm - Finí
***you can join any time during the event but participation from the beginning is highly recommended!
HIghlights about this journey:
Sexy, Deep, Watery, Spacious, Big Peaks and Valleys...
Ean is bringing sexy back. A reflection to night time Ecstatic Dances of the past with deep undulating rhythms. Spaciousness and dynamics that invite us to drop in deeply with ourselves and others. This journey will be well suited for partner dance styles such as contact improvisation and fusion, while also being energetic enough to leave the solo dancer exhausted with ecstatic bliss by the end. Expect to experience big dynamic ranges, with moments of bombastic energy contrasted by periods of delicious intimacy and an afterglow that will stay with you like a beautiful tan for days after…
OPENING CLASS DESCRIPTION
Saunter onto the dance floor, ready to awaken your senses and activate your dance. This guided warm-up invites you to deepen your body awareness and access catharsis through authentic movement. We will gradually transition from solo movement exploration into playful partner and group practices that build trust, attunement, and a shared somatic language. Inspired by principles of Contact Improvisation and Fusion Dance, we'll explore how listening through the body and expanding extra-sensory awareness can open new possibilities for creativity and connection. All levels of experience are welcome to join.
HANNAH JO // movement facilitator
Hannah Jo is a Santa Barbara-based facilitator with a passion for guiding people to slow down and feel themselves more deeply. Whether through her professional work as an Intimacy & Relationship Coach or her group facilitation, she brings a playful and energetically attuned presence to every space she holds. Hannah Jo is one of the organizers of the Santa Barbara Contact Improv Jam and regularly facilitates at Ecstatic Dance Santa Barbara.
Feel her more closely online: @HannahJoMC
EAN GOLDEN // music facilitator
Ean Golden is an internationally respected performer and DJ technology pioneer. After 25 years of touring clubs and festivals worldwide, Ean stepped away from the club circuit to focus exclusively on Ecstatic Dance and conscious events more aligned with his values.
His sets are fully improvised, deeply embodied, and shaped in real time with the room. Drawing from a vast musical range and live performance techniques, Ean expertly weaves rhythmic changes and genre contrasts into a dynamic arc dancers often describe as wild, expressive and completely cathartic.
Known equally as a dancer and a DJ, Ean brings rare sensitivity to the energy of the room, responding moment-by-moment to what wants to emerge. His sets invite presence, expression, and connection — creating a dancefloor that feels alive, intentional, and deeply shared.
He has performed around the globe from Warung in Brazil to Watergate in Berlin and blends drum machines, multiple decks and custom loops to create a seamless journey that is completely original and unique every time.
Important Notes:
⌯ Events start promptly, Join us for the full experience!
⌯ All events are alcohol and substance free
⌯ Bring your own water
⌯ Shoes off at the door, and no conversation on the dance floor once we begin
⌯ Come with an open heart – ready to listen, move & receive
Parking Suggestion:
Plenty of Parking one block away at:
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough St.
San Francisco CA, 94109
***𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲, 𝘂𝗽-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! ✨🤍✨
A Consensual Environment
*** As we come together in sacred movement practice, let us remember to embody the values of consent and mindfulness. May we dance in reverence for each other's boundaries, always seeking clear permission before engaging in physical connection, and maintaining awareness of the sacred space we share with our fellow dancers.
If at any point you find yourself in need of support or comfort, know that you are not alone. Our Movement Church community is here to assist and guide you. Simply reach out to one of us, and we will do our utmost to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your journey.
MOVEMENT is dedicated to nourishing a culture of creative expression through music & movement that honors the sacred. Curating a deeply intentional, safe and sacred space to connect, play, celebrate - by dancing together in community, we thrive.
Learn more at https://move.love/
Event venue & nearby stays
Unitarian Universalist Society SF, 1187 FRANKLIN ST, San Francisco, United States
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