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Winter Solstice: A day to honour the darkness20th December 11am - 5pm - Turner Contemporary, Margate
The Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year—a powerful threshold between darkness and light. It is a time to pause, turn inward, release what no longer needs to be carried and listen deeply to what is emerging within us.
This immersive day invites you to slow down, reconnect with your body and move, breathe, listen and rest. Through ecstatic dance, breath work, rhythm, ritual and immersive sound, we will journey into the darkness—not as something to fear, but as a place of rest, restoration and possibility.
Come exactly as you are.
The journey
11am: Arrival & opening circle
Welcome, grounding and an introduction to the energy of the Winter Solstice.
11.30am–1pm: Ecstatic dance journey
A guided movement journey through rhythm, embodiment and free expression.
1–2pm: Lunch, rest & connection
Time to eat, connect with others and integrate.
2–3pm: Celtic drum journey
A guided drum meditation exploring the ancient cycle of death and rebirth as we journey to find our Winter’s Dream.
3–4.30pm: Sonic sound journey
An immersive sound experience weaving gong, song and sound instruments for deep listening.
Optional mugwort tea will be available.
4.30–5pm: Solstice closing ritual
A final gathering to reflect, integrate and honour the journey.
Accessibility
Accessible for all levels of experience, no previous experience of ecstatic dance, meditation or ritual is required.
Your Guides
Hannah Chrystal
A psychotherapist and DJ, bringing depth, embodiment and carefully curated music and dance journeys.
Charlotte Donache
A shamanic practitioner, astrologer and gong worker, weaving ancient wisdom and powerful sound into her work.
Lewis Edwards
Creates immersive temple spaces, unique soundscapes and live percussion, inviting participants into deep, embodied and expansive experiences.
Together, they founded Ecstatic Dance Kent and Kinesis Indoor Festival, creating immersive spaces for movement, connection, sound and transformation across Kent.
Music during the dance journey will be loud. Ear plugs can be provided.
ecstaticdancekent.com
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Event venue
Turner Contemporary, Turner Contemporary, The Rendezvous, Margate, CT9 1HG, United Kingdom
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