Meet Our Founders
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AUGUST SCHEDULE
SOMATIC DANCE
AUGUST 3
6PM-8PM
PICNIC BEACH
FULL MOON DANCE
AUGUST 9
5PM-7PM
ALISO BEACH
OC YOGA FESTIVAL
AUGUST 16
6PM-7:30PM
HUNINGTON BEACH
DOME DANCE
AUGUST 31
4PM-6PM
ECOLOGY CENTER
SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE
HEART SPACE
SEPTEMBER 7
5PM-7PM
LAGUNA BEACH
ABOUT ECSTATIC DANCE OC
Ecstatic Dance Orange County is a safe and sacred space where movement becomes medicine. We’ve built a heart-centered community rooted in freedom, connection, and healing—where dance is more than just movement; it’s a path to emotional release, celebration, and transformation.
Each week, we gather to shake off the weight of the world and reconnect with our true selves. Through intentional music, we dance to let go of stress, to cry and be witnessed, to celebrate life’s beauty, and to meditate in motion. Together, we create a space where self-expression is honored and authenticity is welcome.
This is more than just a dance floor—it’s a sanctuary. A place where abundance flows through rhythm, where healing happens without words, and where you are free to be exactly who you are. Join us and come home to your body, your spirit, and your community.
VALUES
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Non-Verbal Dance Floor
To preserve the meditative space, we honor silence on the dance floor. Let your body speak, and save conversations for before or after.
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Substance-Free Space
We dance sober to stay grounded in our bodies and present with our emotions. Ecstatic Dance is a healing practice, and sobriety allows us to access deeper layers of release, clarity, and transformation.
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No Phones or Cameras
To honor the sacredness of this space, we ask that all phones and cameras stay off the dance floor. This is a moment to be fully present—with yourself, with others, and with the music. No recordings. Just presence.
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Leave No Trace
We treat our venue and environment with love. Take care of your belongings, and help keep the space clean and sacred.
VISION
Our vision is to spread deep inner healing and freedom through the power of dance.
We believe that movement is medicine—and when we come together to move, we create space for transformation, connection, and joy. At the heart of Ecstatic Dance Orange County is a desire to support one another as we each walk our unique paths of healing and growth.
We are more than a dance floor—we are a community of artists, healers, and dreamers. We welcome collaboration in all forms: new music, live DJs, yoga, sound healing, breathwork, and any offering that supports the journey toward wholeness.
Our intention is to be a launching pad and support system for those in our community—to uplift and encourage each other’s gifts, creations, and personal evolution.
At the root of it all, our mission is to create something sacred and lasting: a chosen family. A space where you’re seen, supported, and free to be exactly who you are.
FORMER EXPERIENCES
These images are glimpses into sacred moments—of hearts opening, burdens lifting, spirits resting, and souls intertwining. Here, in the safety of a judgment-free circle, our community gathers to breathe, to sing, to heal. Each photo tells a quiet story of freedom and connection, where every voice becomes a thread in the tapestry of collective healing.
HEALING BENEFITS
How Dancing Helps Reduce Depression
Dance combines physical movement, music, and often social interaction, creating a multi-dimensional therapeutic experience. The study suggests that dance may:
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Boost endorphins and neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, which play key roles in mood regulation.
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Encourage mindfulness and presence through rhythm and body awareness.
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Provide opportunities for social connection, reducing feelings of isolation.
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Research shows that dancing is 3.7X more effective than SSRIs at alleviating depression symptoms.