ECSTATIC DANCE FEST
Carpathian mountains, Ukraine

15-22 August 2019

This is an opportunity to be in the safe and confidential space of dance, where you may feel yourself more deeply and express everything which comes up . This is not a dance and choreography lesson, it is a free and spontaneous dance that is born by itself if you listen to your body.

You already know how to dance, even if you think you don't know how :)

Ecstatic Dance is a return from head to body. It's not about how the movement looks, but how you feel it. In Ecstatic Dance you can see a huge variety of dances for the same music - from smooth to heavy, from just walking to sitting in meditation. You can move as you wish, even if it seems to you that it looks stupid - it does not matter at all. It is important that it comes from your heart.

Music for practice is selected from around the world, a mixture of ethnic and electronic instruments, a variety of styles and performers. Basically it is melodic and rhythmic music that affects the deep strings of your soul ...

This is a whole ritual that basically begins with a general acquaintance and instructions, then an introductory part to dive into the presence states and the beginning of the music set with a slower part of the music. Over time, the music accelerates, it becomes more intense, which gives you the opportunity to reveal your movements to the full. Gradually, the music becomes slow again, and the musical set smoothly ends. After that, without spilling over the state, we gather in a circle and hugging or holding hands to observe what is happening inside us. Also, sometimes, mantras or AUM are sung.

The dance floor space is a safe and sacred space in which all verbal communication is not needed. All you need is to be in the flow and listen to music that itself leads you

No, basically it is an independent dance. But if you have a partner, take him or her with you! You can dance solo, and you can dance together if it does not interfere with your immersion.
If you want to interact with someone unfamiliar on the dance floor, make sure that he is ready to make contact, and you will not interfere with him

The very first thing you need to take is your "home" - a tent, a sleeping bag, a rug !!

- 2 sets of light clothes (pants + T-shirt)
- warm clothes for evening events in case of a cold snap (warm socks, pants, sweatshirt)
- knee pads (for comfort, not required)

You will also need:
- warm clothes to sleep
- light clothing for hot days
- shoes (sneakers or sneakers)
- Sunglasses
- sunscreen
- rain cover
- personal hygiene products (wet wipes, comb, z. brush, paste, shampoo ...)
- towel
- slippers
- insect repellent
- individual medications
- a convenient and cozy mug for tea or a thermos - for gatherings in the tea zone - we will drink delicious herbs and other teas
- do not forget the chargers for your equipment :)

You may also take:
- yoga mat
- easy blanket (for massage and yoga will be very useful)
- warming or massage balsam for tired muscles and sprains
- you can take your favorite herbs, teas, coffee and spices
- Paints, favorite materials for hand-made (optional)
- camera

We welcome members with children, but at the same time we want to make sure that you understand
that the responsibility for your child and for ensuring that it does not interfere with the overall process lies on you.

Yes, you can come from August 10, and stay after the festival at the Contact Improvisation Camp from August 23 to 30

Yes, you can eat by yourself. Camping will have a place with a kettle and tiles.

You can come for any number of days, but we recommend participating in the whole festival.

If you feel that you can be useful to the space and the festival as a helper, musician or master, fill in the appropriate field during registration, and we will contact you and discuss the conditions of your participation!