Tickets will be announced one week before the event so joining the waitlist is essential.
When we have an idea that we will have clear skies tickets will be announced! ✨
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Arrival 6:00:pm (Begin at 6:15pm)

5 Element Dance
Elemental or 5 Element Ecstatic Dance is an Ecstatic Dance journey weaved through the elements. It's a form of movement meditation and framework for bringing awareness for a new way of being into our daily lives. It takes us deeper into Ayurvedic principles to give us an understanding of their unique wisdom.

This is a freeform dance, you're encouraged to dance as your body wishes, just like with ecstatic dance. The difference here is the dancer is supported with the elemental frame work and specially curated playlist to allow for movements than blend with the elements and bring out their unique expression through us. This is what transfer their wisdom to us, literally embodying through this practice.

There is no experience necessary, these are guidelines that you can choose to embrace for a deeper experience, or just allow yourself to move and be carried by the Elemental Set.

These dances go deeper than Ecstatic Dance on it's own, offering a deeper journey.

Cacao Ceremony
Introduction to Cacao, history, origins, sharing circle, setting intentions and heart-opening practices.

6:30pm - 7:15pm
We come together in sacred circle to honour the spirit of cacao and connect with her essence. Guiding us into our heart, we open up to unconditional love, opening space for us to nurture our own spirit.

As we mindfully savour Ceremonial Cacao with intention and through a guided meditation to open your heart and give you a clear view of what you are calling in. Expect to feel a mild euphoria, heart expansion and gain clarity on your hearts desire.

We're using the best Ceremonial Cacao in the world: Keith's Cacao renowned for being the highest quality, sourced from Guatemala the home of Cacao and with the best practices for the most nutrient dense and best quality Cacao!

5 Element Dance
Like Ecstatic Dance, ELEMENTAL or 5 Element Dance is a freeform, sober movement practice. 
Working with the wisdom of the 5 Elements through a movement practice/dance. Each element has its own energy and when we tune in to this energy, it supports us in our daily lives. We use specially selected music to facilitate and connect us to each of the 5 elements.

This is essentially, Ecstatic Dance with the added frame work of the elements that you can connect to if you choose to. Working with the elements helps us going into a deeper practice, uncovering new layers of ourselves and discovering new ways of being that can have a profound impact on life; teaching us to flow or bring in the energy of fire when needed for example.

🌿 EARTH helps us feel grounded, to trust that we are supported, it's tuning in to the powerful energy of the EARTH, it's nourishing us and releasing anything that doesn't serve us. It's primal and instinctive.
- Movements associated with EARTH; heavy, stomping, animal like roaring.
💧 WATER is about surrendering to the flow, letting go of expectation and allowing. It's cleansing and purifying, reminding us that we can flow around obstacles and that water can cut through toughest of stone. WATER can be calm or it can be a raging waterfall of emotion.
- Movements associated with WATER; swirling, twirling, fast / slow, floating, being carried, mixing with other water.
🔥 FIRE is passion, transformation, heat, high energy and confidence.
- Movements associated with FIRE; rapid movement, limbs flicker and flail, letting go, big roars of celebration or releasing of anger.
🌬️ AIR is about breath, remembering that after intense action and activity we need to centre, to breathe and slow down. AIR is playful and changeable reminding not to be rigid and to enjoy life.
- Movements associated with AIR; floating like a feather on the breeze, flying like a bird, changing directions like gusty wind.
✨ ETHER is the non-physical, its connection to source, spirits, the universe, love and infinite wisdom. Tuning in to mediative states.
- Movements associated with ETHER; slow, like floating in honey, letting spirit move you, allowing your body to be moved.

Closing Circle
9:00 - 9:30pm
Gathering in circle to close the evening, we tune into what we are feeling grateful for and what is present within us. We end with a little time to connect with teas and fruit.

Time Table
Arrival: 6:00pm
Cacao Ceremony: 6:15pm
Elemental Ecstatic Dance: 7:15pm
Closing Circle: 8:45pm
Finish / Connection*: 9:45pm
Non caffeine Chai will be provided after the event. Please bring your own snacks.

Guidelines
🦶 Barefoot - This allows us to connect more fully with the ground our body and the space we are in.
😇 Sober - No alcohol or drugs - this is a mindful space and we want to experience our natural state to the fullest.
🤫 Sacred silence - You are asked not to talk during the dance - this is an immersive experience and a conversation-free space. There will be time to talk after the event 😊
📱 No phones - Phone free zone - please keep phones off/silent.
💖 Respect - Please take responsibility for yourself and be mindful of other individuals personal space - this is a space of non-judgement.

You Will:
Explore Cacao and Dance as a potent synthesis for liberation! Release what no longer serves you and invite in what you want more of in your life! Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it gives you energy, revitalises your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity on the dance floor.

Discover the (Ayuverdic) 5 Elements System to overcome blocks and bring yourself into alignment with life-force energy. Each Element has specific qualities that we can feel and embody to tune into where we're out of alignment and help us naturally and automatically tune into our body's wisdom.

Who is it for:
Anyone looking for more direction and inspiration, people craving more conscious community, conscious beings of Norwich, those who are into personal development, spirituality, wellness and activism. No experience needed.

How to Prepare / what to bring:
(These are best practices to support your journey if you choose).
- Avoid coffee, other stimulants and drugs for 3 days before the event.
- You're invited to take part in a dieta, eating a whole-food plant based diet for 3 days before the Ceremony.
- Bring in awareness for an intention you'd like to work with during the Ceremony.
- Drink plenty of water on the day, fasting or eating a light breakfast will help you receive the most from the cacao.

What to bring:
- Water bottles (we won't have spare water).
- Comfortable clothing for dancing.
- Blankets for comfort and warmth during the integration period at the end.
- Waterproof jacket with hood (if light rain is forecast).
- A journal & pen.
- A blindfold (optional; if you want to go within).
- An open, receptive mind.

Where:
Cattong Park, NR6 7DB.
There are a few parking spaces on OAK LANE and around the park. Please give yourself plenty of time and come early to enjoy this natural park.

Date:
Saturday 3rd June.

Investment: (Booking essential - just 30 headsets available)
ABUNDANCE Ticket £45
GENERAL Ticket £35
SUPER VALUE Ticket £30
CONCESSION Ticket £25

Meet Your Facilitators

Ashley Smith
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Ashley has an NLP Diploma, is a Reiki Master, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapist, LifeOS Coach, Cacao Ceremony Leader, Ecstatic Dance DJ & Facilitator, 5Elements Dance facilitator, Shamanic Sound Journey guide, Soundhealing Practitioner & Chakradance™ facilitator. He has been leading workshops and retreats since 2017.

Ana Calistru
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Ana an embodiment facilitator. Her main body of work focuses on Embodied Eating, Sensory Explorations and Water Memory Activations, practices and workshops that stem from more than 12 years of personal research and exploration. Ana also caters for retreats and offers Food Ceremonies. She is a master at weaving tastes and textures into exquisite dishes and providing the embodiment tools to savour and delight in every mouthful.

DJ WildLife
Russ has dedicated almost every day since he began training in May 2022 to DJing for ecstatic dance, putting in countless hours into finding music and weaving together a mystical ecstatic dance journey using blends of house, pystrance, tribal, healing songs and spiritual beats.

Refund policy: In the event of heavy rain forecast, will notify all ticket holders and issue a refund. For standard tickets if we're notified 7 days before the event we'll issue a full refund, before 72 hours notice 50% refund, after that no refunds are available (Tickets May be transferable at Our discretion). Thank you.

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