Join our Full Moon Circle and partake in Cacao Ritual, Ecstatic Dance, and Sound Bath.  Raquel will open the space sharing sacred cacao to center into our hearts, set our intention, and create a coherent container to express ourselves in ecstatic dance, then DJ Datura will set the soundscape for our free-form dance journey.  Ecstatic dance offers an opportunity to move intuitively and tap into the natural joy of dance free from any unwanted elements.  Once the dance winds down, the evening will close with a relaxing sound bath, a time to settle and recalibrate after whatever we may have moved or processed through our dancing.   Please bring water and whatever you need to care for yourself and be comfortable. 

Shakti is the cosmic energy that creates and changes the universe; it is the divine feminine force.  This workshop is designed to activate our Shakti, to awaken our inner wisdom and tap into our latent power.  We’ll explore a variety of dance styles in this mindful practice based on Yoga Asana, rooting into awareness of our bodies, minds, and emotions.  Patricia will guide our movement to open the pranic currents, encouraging Shakti’s creative and intelligent flow, and balancing the chakras, and she will support us to move intuitively and find a centered state of meditation in the dance. 

Biodanza is the dance of life, the poetics of the human encounter.  Dance connects our bodies and emotions; we experience the sensations of being alive and building community.  Rather than create choreographies, we place life, care, and affection at the center of our dance and propose gestures and movements from authentic expression.  We begin by opening space with introductions and sharing, and discussing the origins and philosophy of Biodanza.  We will share ceremonial cacao, and after making some important agreements and turning off cell phones, we enter the space of the body and open communication.  We will engage in individual, partner, and group activities following a theme.  All dance is free and improvised, the guidance always an invitation allowing for choice and personal comfort.  Paula will lead in Spanish and English, and all ages are welcome as long as minors are accompanied by a responsible participating adult.  We will dance to a variety of music styles, each supporting a different experience.  Biodanza is a system of human integration promoting physical and emotional well-being through free movement, music, and connection with others. ​

Biodanza is the dance of life, the poetics of the human encounter.  Dance connects our bodies and emotions; we experience the sensations of being alive and building community.  Rather than create choreographies, we place life, care, and affection at the center of our dance and propose gestures and movements from authentic expression.  We begin by opening space with introductions and sharing, and discussing the origins and philosophy of Biodanza.  After making some important agreements and turning off cell phones, we enter the space of the body and open communication.  We will engage in individual, partner, and group activities following a theme.  All dance is free and improvised, the guidance always an invitation allowing for choice and personal comfort.  Paula will lead in Spanish and English, and all ages are welcome as long as minors are accompanied by a responsible participating adult.  We will dance to a variety of music styles, each supporting a different experience.  Biodanza is a system of human integration promoting physical and emotional well-being through free movement, music, and connection with others. 

Inspired by ballet exercises and functional fitness training, these Barre workouts integrate coordination, balance, and breath with precise low-impact movements to build strength, stability, and endurance, and to develop body awareness and control.  The routines target all areas, working arms, legs, core, and glutes to promote long, strong muscle while improving mobility, alignment, and posture.  The constant conscious movement, which challenges the body without overload, supports hormonal balance, regulating stress and reducing cortisol.  The sessions flow with intention and focus, creating a supportive environment that invites us to connect with our bodies, cultivate presence, and feel empowered in nurturing our wellbeing. Classes follow a clear structure–warm-up, main routine, and cool-down–with the strong beat of electronic music marking the rhythm and keeping our energy up.  All levels are welcome; Adriana will guide modifications and progressions so that each person can be safe and confident no matter their abilities or needs.  Classes may incorporate weights, resistance bands, exercise balls or sliders to support muscle activation and control while maintaining fluid movement.  Participants may be barefoot or wear socks; please bring a mat for certain floor exercises. ​

Inspired by ballet exercises and functional fitness training, these Barre workouts integrate coordination, balance, and breath with precise low-impact movements to build strength, stability, and endurance, and to develop body awareness and control.  The routines target all areas, working arms, legs, core, and glutes to promote long, strong muscle while improving mobility, alignment, and posture.  The constant conscious movement, which challenges the body without overload, supports hormonal balance, regulating stress and reducing cortisol.  The sessions flow with intention and focus, creating a supportive environment that invites us to connect with our bodies, cultivate presence, and feel empowered in nurturing our wellbeing. Classes follow a clear structure–warm-up, main routine, and cool-down–with the strong beat of electronic music marking the rhythm and keeping our energy up.  All levels are welcome; Adriana will guide modifications and progressions so that each person can be safe and confident no matter their abilities or needs.  Classes may incorporate weights, resistance bands, exercise balls or sliders to support muscle activation and control while maintaining fluid movement.  Participants may be barefoot or wear socks; please bring a mat for certain floor exercises. ​

This workshop invites us to move the body with strength and awareness, to sweat, to vibrate collectively, and to connect with the rich cultural and ancestral heritage of African dance.  Mónica will teach Guinean Style, an intense, liberating, and profoundly energetic expression of West African dance.  Through rhythm, movement, and combined vitality, we will explore the power of the emotive body and the joy of dancing without judgment.  After warming up, we will learn the steps to the beat, practice movements through the space, and bring it together in group sequences.  We’ll free our inner fire, embody our authentic being, and dance by the sea to the rhythm of the drum.  All are welcome; no prior experience is needed, but spaces are limited, so please join the group soon if you feel called to move, feel, enjoy, and let your body speak.  Dancing barefoot is recommended, but sneakers are fine, too.  

Inspired by ballet exercises and functional fitness training, these Barre workouts integrate coordination, balance, and breath with precise low-impact movements to build strength, stability, and endurance, and to develop body awareness and control.  The routines target all areas, working arms, legs, core, and glutes to promote long, strong muscle while improving mobility, alignment, and posture.  The constant conscious movement, which challenges the body without overload, supports hormonal balance, regulating stress and reducing cortisol.  The sessions flow with intention and focus, creating a supportive environment that invites us to connect with our bodies, cultivate presence, and feel empowered in nurturing our wellbeing. Classes follow a clear structure–warm-up, main routine, and cool-down–with the strong beat of electronic music marking the rhythm and keeping our energy up.  All levels are welcome; Adriana will guide modifications and progressions so that each person can be safe and confident no matter their abilities or needs.  Classes may incorporate weights, resistance bands, exercise balls or sliders to support muscle activation and control while maintaining fluid movement.  Participants may be barefoot or wear socks; please bring a mat for certain floor exercises.  

Experience the magic of Ecstatic Dance, facilitated by Jose Lopez.  Ecstatic Dance means creating a safe container for free-form dance where everyone may express themselves freely through movement. It’s a moving meditation allowing us to process what we hold in our bodies, to root into ourselves, and to connect with the music and with others.  Creating a free and safe container for Ecstatic Dance means no choreography, no photography, no talking, no shoes, no substances, and no judgments. We focus on our body, our spirit, the energy of the group, and the rhythm of the music. This is an inclusive space open to all people and all ages, no experience necessary.  We aim to build community around conscious dance and to come together every month around the time of the full moon to harness the active, celebratory energy. 

We will open the space with a welcoming cacao circle co-facilitated by Diego Mejias and Jose Lopez, to set our intentions and establish a sense of trust in the group. Then after a brief movement warm-up we will immerse ourselves in Ecstatic Dance to a live DJ set by Chakaruna Project. To integrate our experience we will end our evening with a sound healing and closing circle, co-facilitated by Diego Mejias. 

Saturday August 9
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Experience the magic of Ecstatic Dance, facilitated by Jose Lopez.  Ecstatic Dance means creating a safe container for free-form dance where everyone may express themselves freely through movement. It’s a moving meditation allowing us to process what we hold in our bodies, to root into ourselves, and to connect with the music and with others.  Creating a free and safe container for Ecstatic Dance means no choreography, no photography, no talking, no shoes, no substances, and no judgments. We focus on our body, our spirit, the energy of the group, and the rhythm of the music. This is an inclusive space open to all people and all ages, no experience necessary.  We aim to build community around conscious dance and to come together every month around the time of the full moon to harness the active, celebratory energy. 

We will open the space with a Ceremonial Cacao Sharing Circle, co-facilitated by Raquel Solis and Jose Lopez, to set our intentions and establish a sense of trust in the group. Then after a brief movement warm-up we will immerse ourselves in Ecstatic Dance to a live DJ set by Chakaruna Project. To integrate our experience we will end our evening with a sound healing and closing circle, co-facilitated by Jose Rodriguez.