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Ecstatic Dance Oakland
Move freely, connect deeply. A judgment-free dance community in a historic Oakland ballroom.
4.4(5 reviews)
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Move freely, connect deeply. A judgment-free dance community in a historic Oakland ballroom.
Ecstatic Dance Oakland offers a transformative dance experience in a beautiful historic ballroom near 19th St. BART. We provide a welcoming, non-judgmental space for free-form movement, combining ecstatic dance with pre-dance activities like yoga and contact improv. Our community fosters connection through music, with a tea booth, snacks, and ample space for dancing, stretching, or relaxing. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or new to the practice, join us for an uplifting, inclusive event that celebrates self-expression and wellness.
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Free-form, non-judgmental dance events with curated music sets in a historic ballroom, promoting self-expression and community connection.
Guided yoga and contact improv sessions before dancing to help participants warm up, center themselves, and enhance body awareness.
A welcoming tea booth and snack bar offering refreshments to support relaxation and social interaction during events.
Large dance floor with padded areas for stretching, plus benches and cozy spots for sitting, cuddling, or taking a break.
Regular dance gatherings open to people of all backgrounds and ages, fostering a diverse, supportive environment.
Quite a great location and the DJ did a great job in playing all kinds of music
Very welcoming ecstatic dance experience in a beautiful historic ballroom that just oozes history. More deluxe set of offerings than I'm used to which included both contact improv and yoga before dance, a tea booth upstairs, some kind of bar with food and snacks downstairs. Lots of dance space plus tons of benches for sitting and hanging out or cuddling. Padded floor areas for stretching as well as a shrine like area.
It’s been 12 years since my first ecstatic dance, which was at this location. Life has taken me far and through many iterations. To come back here, drop completely in, and feel absolutely supported and encouraged to fully show up by this community, was an absolute treasure. I wish I could have more dances here, but I will savor this, and look forward to the next time. What an epic space and community.
Great experience. The guy collecting $ was friendly and helpful. The music was different, maybe New Age. Great for any one who likes dancing. They start with a yoga session which was also good. Then you move around dancing however you want. Free no judgement. The dance floor is huge and it fills up over time & can get crowded. People from all walks of life, of all ages are welcome. A little more variety of music would have been cool. Overall great opportunity to exercise in a unique way!
This is my favorite ecstatic dance venue! The music is upbeat and varied, the space is big, and the people are ready to dance for hours. The front door person is always nice and welcoming. Down sides: there is always one older guy who stands at the front and just watches women who dance near him, makes me uncomfortable. And they raised their entrance fee from $15 to $18 recently which means I can't really go anymore because that is a lot to pay for a couple of hours of dancing.
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