𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://is.theinnersanctum.org/b45df297-11ae-4c7c-bc91.../

𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐇 is a full-permission, judgment-free space to move and dance through the trials and celebrations of life. Held by clear agreements and made sacred through our shared presence, we gather to feel, move, embody, and express the full range of our humanity. Through dance, we deepen our trust in the great Mystery of life, and the Source of energy that connects all things, allowing us to tend both our own authentic expression and the harmony of the greater community ecosystem we’re a part of. Come as you are, dance what's true, and align with the sacred groove that lives and beats within you.

Facilitated by a seasoned DJ, the dance will guide you through an array of genres, energies, feelings, textures, and emotions; in service to inviting a cathartic experience of aliveness, transformation, and integration.

𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭:

6:45pm - Doors Open

7pm - Opening Contact Improv Class: Shannon Sahaja

8pm - Opening Circle & Invocation: Arielle Brown

8:10pm - Ecstatic Dance - HONEYFROTH

10pm - Sound Bath/Meditation: Arielle Brown

10:10pm - Closing Circle - Shannon Sahaja

10:30pm - Depart

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭: Doors close at 8:30pm. No one will be allowed to enter after that.

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $25-$125 sliding scale

We have a sliding scale to make this event accessible to individuals across the financial spectrum. Please choose the amount that most aligns with your current financial reality.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:

1. We value your participation in the full arc of the journey. Especially as pillars of presence in the Opening Invocation before dance. This is where we create the container together for our growth and expansion.

2. The Opening Class starts promptly at 6:30pm. Opening Circle/Invocation (Vibe Setting) starts promptly at 8pm. If you’re able, please arrive when doors open, to join us for the full experience!

3. Show up sober and get high on dance.

Bring your own water bottle

4. Leave your shoes outside, and allow your feet to receive the heart beat of the earth as we dance.

5. We welcome sounds to express ourselves, yet please refrain from conversations on the dance floor.

6. Show up as you are and dedicate yourself to listening, moving, and receiving.

7. Please treat our temple space (The Inner Sanctum) with reverence and leave it as beautiful as you found it.

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:There are several volunteer positions available for each dance, both before, during, and after the event. Please email us hello@email.theinnersanctum.org to learn more and sign up.

𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐘𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐇 // 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡 is a particular flavor and electronic expression of Arielle Brown’s sonic essence that transmits the depth, grit, sweetness, and multidimensional ecstasy of life. She weaves together musical journeys that transcend genre and instead operate in the realm of vibe, soul, and as described by a fellow dancer…“booty shakin praise music”. Her deepest desire is to play music that activates and enlivens the human spirit; bringing us more deeply into our hearts and bodies so we can remember the innocent and sublime nature of who we truly are. When in doubt, she keeps it sweet like honey, and frothy––because froth makes everything taste better.

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡 was born through Arielle’s unadulterated love, commitment, and respect for the dance community on the Big Island of Hawaii; birthplace of Ecstatic Dance. Dancing multiple times a week as a ritual and communal practice, she realized the undeniable emotional catharsis music and movement can create, and is immeasurably grateful for the ability to curate musical spaces for embodiment, awakening, and aliveness.

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ariellebrown

Website: https://www.ariellebrown.com/music

Instagram: @honey_froth

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐉𝐀 // 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬

Shannon Sahaja is an embodiment alchemist who feels most at home in the woods, on a dance floor, in warm water or engaged in silly shenanigans. She holds a BFA in Dance from S.U.N.Y Purchase, and has 2 decades of experience as a movement facilitator. She is well known for her loving approach to yoga that was developed while living and teaching at Harbin Hot Springs and through her mentorship with Angela Farmer. Shannon enjoyed being the manager and sacred space holder for Ecstatic Dance Oakland from 2017-2024.

She has studied extensively with many of the early pioneers of Contact Improvisation and loves articulating the mechanics of weight sharing for those unfamiliar with the form. She brings delight to the space with her unique ability to create safety while spicing things up with humor and spontaneity. Shannon has a presence that guides those in her field to come home to their essential self through play, attunement and depth.

Website : https://www.shannonsahaja.com/

Intragram: @shannonsahaja

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embodiedart/

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒: Hosted by The Inner Sanctum, this dance is stewarded by Arielle Brown and Shannon Sahaja. Both deep lovers of music, movement, embodiment, and the power of community, these two devoted practitioners of aliveness and integrity are excited to bring their own particular flavor of Ecstatic Dance to the South Bay community. We welcome you to enjoy the benefits of Ecstatic Dance as your being is held by the surrounding beauty of nature.

𝐄𝐜𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫:

1. Get your cardio blast and move your body.

2. Releasing the tendency to analyze and over-think so we can be present.

3. Connection to Source and the Greater Mystery of Life.

4. Social Connection with Others

5. Personal Connection with Self

𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫:

1. No talking

2. No using of phones

3. No taking video or photographs

4. No shoes

5. No substances

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭:

1. Take care of yourself, honor your feelings, and move at the pace of your full body yes.

2. If you desire to dance with some, approach slowly, without agenda or force, and ensure you get a clear yes from the other person(s) before making physical contact.

3. When dancing with another/others, avoid grabbing, grasping, or force, and instead remain curious, present, and co-creative in the interaction.

4. Honor people’s “no”. Do your best not to take things personally.

5. Exit the dance whenever you want to leave. Respect others choice to end the dance.

6. Platonic touch only. While we honor aliveness and sensual embodiment, please do not engage in sexual touch or contact with yourself or others on the dance floor.

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

The Inner Sanctum in Woodside CA (just under one hour from San Francisco and Santa Cruz). Address and directions will be sent out upon registration.

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐦

The Inner Sanctum is a spiritual temple, warm water sanctuary, and community gathering space serving and creating at the intersection of water, sound, and human connection. Located on 85 acres of pristine land in Woodside CA, as a 501(c)(3) California-registered non-denominational church, our work and offerings are in service to enacting a culture of harmony and integrity between humanity, nature, and spirit.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: If you can, please carpool with friends. This will make for a more easeful parking experience.

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: For those who desire it, you have the option to stay overnight at The Inner Sanctum via tent camping, car camping, or booking an accommodation at The Inner Sanctum. For those that stay overnight, we’ll provide a nourishing smoothie for breakfast in the AM and overnight guests must leave the property by 10AM.

We are excited to gather and dance with you soon