Kali Moon ∞ New Moon Sound Ceremony by Rafaelle McKay

Held monthly, these gatherings invite you to explore your inner gardens through breath, toning, voice activation, somatic movement, journaling, and drawing. Each session follows the theme of the New Moon, creating a space to reflect, release, and set intentions for the lunar cycle ahead.

Why Kali Moon? In Hindu tradition, Kali Ma is honored as a goddess of death and rebirth, guiding us to release what no longer serves and return to the truth of our hearts.

The New Moon is a time of rebirth — a sacred moment of darkness, renewal, and fresh beginnings. Each cycle encourages us to pause, look inward, and plant seeds for growth and transformation. Each month will have its specific themes and sound journey depending on the new moon we are in.

October 21 ∞ Air ∞ Libra

Libra & AIR element invite us to reflect on the ways that are balanced and unbalanced in our inner landscapes. The ways we can shift perspective and nourish the change of seasons. This is a sound ceremony lead by Rafaelle Mackay. Where she will lead us through a meditative sound journey with her newest sound project, creating a hybrid sound bath with bioacoustics sounds, vocal loops, original meditative soundtracks with live vocals and soft bowls to accompany your inner sound voyage..

Facilitator:

Rafaelle Mackay has been hosting Kali Moon Sound Ceremonies for over a decade, drawing from her studies in Hindustani classical voice in India, therapeutic singing in palliative care, embodied rituals and meditation training.

Her work blends breath, voice, yoga nidra, mindful meditation, sound baths, and live musical journeys.

With Plein Soleil, she now weaves a hybrid sound experience — layering original music, bioacoustics, live looping, and instruments like crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, and gongs.

Practical information:
* Open to all
* Bring your Yoga mat, blanket, pillow, everything you need to be confortable.
* Door opens at 6:30 pm, to start at 7pm sharp, come early to set up your spot
* Bring your pen and paper for journaling
* Wear comfortable outfit, barefoot or in socks
* Special packages: Duo (come with a friend), Full Serie (valid for the 3 dates)

Next dates: November 18th (Scorpio) and December 16th (Sagittarius)

Les Sistaz: Fränze & Regina

Somewhere between rhythmic organic house and hypnotic minimalist techno, Fränze's DJ sets invite you into a joyful trance. Composer, DJ, and sound designer for over 10 years, she draws inspiration from contrasts to create atmospheres that are bewitching, punchy... and ecstatic!

Her sister Regina, an eclectic artist and musician with multiple grooves, has also been a rhythm woman and orchestral force for more than a decade. She brings the heat with her vibrant percussion and live music, ready to ignite the dance floor.

Little Bang

Little Bang is a musician, DJ, inventor, mystic, and innovator in the world of ecstatic dance.
He loves creating unifying moments where the dance floor becomes a launchpad for an unimaginable adventure!

Afro Brazilo Bass House with touches from many cultures, juicy drops, and a range of emotions that are both surprising and comforting.

"Music to make you feel at home inside yourself."

Jesse Buck

Meet Jesse — creator of the Sonic Spring Festival and Chocolate Groove Toronto, visionary event producer, coach, teacher, and sound healer with a passion for bringing people together. His love for cacao and community shines through in everything he does, sparking collective joy and connection.

As a DJ, Jesse delivers powerful, intentional soundscapes that move the body and uplift the spirit. Expect a vibrant blend of global + tribal grooves, house beats, sacred basslines, techno rhythms, and transcendental sounds — a journey designed to make you dance deeper, wilder, and freer.

Mr Raven

Mr Raven (Satya) has this contagious joyful high energy that once you met you never forget. He's a multi-disciplinary artist, renowned MC and DJ across Montreal scene. He's also the half of the groovy musical duo Dove Raven.

Umi

Umi is a DJ, artist, & curator of sound whose work is deeply rooted in the transformative power of dance—having always been the truest form of medicine in his personal journey of self-expression. Influenced by the wisdom of his somatic teachers, Umi crafts visceral, emotionally moving, & irresistibly danceable sets that invite listeners to feel deeply & move freely. 

For this special edition they will craft an unique Afro-Ecstatic approach—blending Afro-House, Afro-Tech, 3-Step, Amapiano, Ancestral Soul, Tribal Rhythms & more…

Contact Beyond Contact ∞ Marianne

5 Wednesdays: September 24th to October 22nd

Contact Beyond Contact is a transformative dance improvisation practice that invites you to move, connect, and heal. Rooted in Contact Improvisation and Authentic Movement, it blends the wisdom of Qigong, yoga, mindfulness, somatic healing, authentic relating, and conscious leadership.

It’s a space where deep presence meets playful exploration, where movement becomes medicine, and where community, curiosity, and connection come alive. Whether you’re seeking transformation or simply want to dance your heart out—CBC offers a soulful, uplifting journey through the body.

More about Contact Beyond Contact here

Dance is a social and integrative practice that connects people. We believe that everybody can dance. We are passionate about dance practice and moreover to endorse dance as a healing practice accessible to all.

The way we instinctively move, dance, and interact on the dance floor often mirrors how we navigate other areas of our lives. Contact Beyond Contact provides a safe and playful space to explore this, offering you the opportunity to discover new aspects of yourself and create fresh pathways for being in the world.

Facilitator:

Marianne has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She consider dance like one of the most natural way to express, definitely her favorite language.
Passionate by dance and movement and its effect on ‘human’ on physical, mental and spiritual levels, she’s continuously exploring new approach, leading her to study from dance techniques, fitness and training concept, shamanic principles, and other practices such as Reiki and NLP. She’s also the co-founder of Plein Soleil.

Our last session will be with Live Music by Thomas Carbou

Practical information:
* 5 weeks transformation, Wednesdays
* Registrations are for the full session, no drop-in, as we build a safe closed container
* Door opens at 6:30 pm to start at 7pm sharp
* Our practice is based on consent, you will be invited to respect when, how and if you want to interact with someone.
* Wear comfortable outfit, barefoot or in socks
* No dance or any other experiences required, open to all
* No refund

COLLAB PLEIN SOLEIL

Plein Soleil is the Montreal’s partner of The Awaken Event Experience, lead by Corey Sheikh. Marianne, founder of Plein Soleil, is the MC of the night.

For this edition, we are back at the beautiful Paradoxe theater.

The Awaken Event Experience is an uplifting journey that weaves breath, dance, and music into a harmonious tapestry. Embracing both modern and ancient traditions, these event experiences revive the spirit of celebration, ceremony, and gathering. Through thoughtful curation, we bring together a diverse group of conscious-based musicians, artists, facilitators, and guides—both local and international—who skillfully blend the transformative modalities of meditation, movement, dance, musical expression, and social connection. 

Aura Jade

Aura Jade is a fiery Ecstatic Dance DJ who crafts deep, emotional journeys through tribal downtempo, afro house, organic rhythms, and unexpected sonic twists.

Guided by intuition and elemental energy, her sets burn with primal power and feminine sensual depth—moving dancers through shadow, ego, grief, and joy. From raw intensity to tender release, Aura Jade creates transformative spaces where music becomes medicine and movement becomes liberation.

Bio to come

Patrick Gagnon

More than a DJ, Patrick crafts deep musical journeys where borders blur and bodies awaken. With a finely tuned ear and a rare sensitivity, each set becomes a ceremony—every track a portal, every transition an invitation to lift off.

Rooted in vinyl and electro, he’s known for his rich rhythmic selections and his ability to ride the ecstatic wave with precision. He listens deeply—to the dancefloor, to the energy, to what your body truly wants.

A beloved figure in Quebec’s Ecstatic Dance scene, Patrick is a resident at On Danse Val-David, a regular at Club Plein Soleil, and a staple at festivals like Anathafest, Connexion Extatique, Love n’ Light, and more across Quebec, Ottawa, and Sherbrooke.

Dove Raven

Dove Raven takes us on a profound, joyful journey inspired by ancestral rhythms and hypnotic harmonies. Guided by DJ decks and mics, their performances blend ecstatic energy with captivating soundscapes. 

The duo features Mr. Raven, a multidisciplinary artist and renowned Montreal MC with an infectious, high-energy presence, and Lady Dove, a versatile creator expressing beauty through art, singing, meditation, energy healing, and performance.

Multi Culti & Zongamin

Co-founder of Multi Culti World Records, Datcha, and Plein Soleil, Thomas ‘Von Party’ is a DJ with an impressive 28 years of professional experience as a touring artist and producer. 
Expect an open-ended musical journey with amazing records cherry-picked from around the world — his ecstatic sets play from an incredible range, grounded in powerful rhythms, bountiful, uplifting melodies, with ambient sections that aim to deep catharsis.

Susumu Mukai aka ZONGAMIN is a multi-talented instrumentalist, producer and illustrator based in London. He is in Montreal for Mutek performing as part of The Holy Tongue. His solo work on great labels like XL, Ed Banger, and more recently for us at Multi Culti is delightfully irreverent, interdimensional dance music centred on his talent as a bass player and percussionist.

“It will be a distinct pleasure to have him shaking a tambourine by my side, in all my years of running record labels I can say he’s one of my most cherished collaborators, a gentle soul and truly creative being.”

Free outdoor Ecstatic Dance — Presented by Ville-Marie

Join Marianne and a surprise DJ for a beautiful sunset dance journey. Wednesday August 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM,, on the new Place des Montréalaises, right behind Champs-de-Mars metro.

No reservation needed — just show up, move freely, and enjoy the vibe!

Important: Bring your water bottle!

Let’s dance under the sky, together and free.

SURPRISE!

Get ready for a special international guest bringing high-vibe, heart-centered energy to the dance floor. Known for igniting 360° circles of movement and connection, he channels ancient wisdom and tribal soul into contemporary, organic grooves.

Deeply rooted in the Ecstatic Dance world and active in his sunny home community, his sets are a powerful blend of music, spirit, and intention — designed to uplift, unite, and awaken.

Little Bang

Little Bang is a musician, DJ, inventor, mystic, and innovator in the world of ecstatic dance. 
He loves creating unifying moments where the dance floor becomes a launchpad for an unimaginable adventure! Afro Brazilo Bass House with touches from many cultures, juicy drops, and a range of emotions that are both surprising and comforting. 
"Music to make you feel at home inside yourself."

A day of retreat, movement, and water magic!

Join Mélissa Vaillancourt and Marianne Derycke for a unique experience blending Stand Up Paddle and Intuitive Dance on a hidden lakeside beach, at Love Sup Shop, an hidden paradise just 45min from Montreal.

Let the rhythm of the music and the breath of nature guide you through fluid SUP yoga, intuitive dance, and deep connection with the elements.

This vibrant, sensory day includes:

• Water meditation

• SUP yoga on the lake or river

• Lunch

• Guided exploration of the water element

• Intuitive Ecstatic Dance

• Relaxing Yoga Nidra to close the day

Flow, float, dance. Come home to your body.

United Freedom Collective

United Freedom Collective is the musical project of Robbie Redway, with releases on Ninja Tune, Multi Culti, and Dama Dama, featuring collaborations with artists like Jordan Stephens and Falle Nioke. His DJ sets blend global grooves, psychedelia, disco, and house — what *Clash Magazine* calls an “aural mosaic that glitters with colour.”

Also a live act, they recently supported Maribou State on tour and create music for psychedelic therapy spaces, while hosting shows on NTS, Worldwide FM, and more.

Nat Barrera & Shaker Brother

Nat Barrera is a Buenos Aires-born, Montreal-based DJ/producer and member of Cosmovision Records. A former drummer, he blends organic indie dance with tribal and world music influences, infused with his Latin American roots. Winner of the Euterke Award (2019), his music has been supported by Fatboy Slim, Seth Troxler, and Goldcap, and played at Burning Man, Amnesia Ibiza, and Fusion Festival.

With his one-of-a kind style, unwavering rhythm, and endless enthusiasm, Shaker Brother brings his percussion and crowd-hyping skills to the celebration, guiding his audience into an euphoric trance while magnifying the performance of artists alongside him.

Free outdoor Ecstatic Dance — Presented by Ville-Marie

Join Marianne and a surprise DJ for a beautiful sunset dance journey. Wednesday July 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM,, on the new Place des Montréalaises, right behind Champs-de-Mars metro.

No reservation needed — just show up, move freely, and enjoy the vibe!

Important: Bring enough water — there’s no fountain on site.

Let’s dance under the sky, together and free.

Mixwell

Global fusion producer & DJ Mixwell was born in the cultural melting-pot of Montreal, and is based in Guatemalan's volcanic highlands, where he has become a staple in Lake Atitlan's avant-garde & influential music scene - an international hub of festival and ecstatic dance culture. His music blends traditional and ethnic elements from around the world with a diverse range of electronic genres, spanning from deep house to tribal trap to ethno-techno, with a particular fascination for tropical and afro-latin flavours.

Don Mescal

Step into a sound-mixing laboratory where electronic music blends with sounds inspired by folk traditions and world cultures. Don Mescal invites you to journey into a mystical universe where boundaries dissolve, where the ancient and the modern collide, drawing dancers into a cosmic dance from which they will emerge forever transformed. Don Mescal is a beloved DJ in the Montreal scene and has played around the globe. He is also the co-founder of Cosmovision Records.

Multi Culti

Co-founder of Multi Culti World Records, Datcha, and Plein Soleil, Thomas ‘Von Party’ is a DJ with an impressive 28 years of professional experience as a touring artist and producer. 
Expect an open-ended musical journey with amazing records cherry-picked from around the world — his ecstatic sets play from an incredible range, grounded in powerful rhythms, bountiful, uplifting melodies, with ambient sections that aim to deep catharsis.

Les Sistaz: Fränze & Regina

Somewhere between rhythmic organic house and hypnotic minimalist techno, Fränze's DJ sets invite you into a joyful trance. Composer, DJ and sound designer for more than 10 years, she draws inspiration from contrasts to create atmospheres that are bewitching, punchy... and ecstatic! 
Her sister Regina, eclectic artist and musician with multiple grooves, orchestra and rhythm women for more than 10 years too, who will ignite the dance floor with her vibrant percussion and live music.

COLLAB PLEIN SOLEIL

Plein Soleil is the Montreal’s partner of The Awaken Event Experience, lead by Corey Sheikh. Marianne, founder of Plein Soleil, is the MC of the night.

For this edition, we are back at the beautiful Paradoxe theater with a special guest MOSE, globally renowned music artist known for his deep, meditative electronic soundscapes that blend organic rhythms, ancestral chants, and conscious intention.

The Awaken Event Experience is an uplifting journey that weaves breath, dance, and music into a harmonious tapestry. Embracing both modern and ancient traditions, these event experiences revive the spirit of celebration, ceremony, and gathering. Through thoughtful curation, we bring together a diverse group of conscious-based musicians, artists, facilitators, and guides—both local and international—who skillfully blend the transformative modalities of meditation, movement, dance, musical expression, and social connection. 

Aguacaté

For over 8 years, Aguacaté has shared ecstatic dance and cacao ceremony from his home at Lake Atitlán to Europe, Turkey, Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada, and conscious gatherings worldwide. His offerings invite homecoming, joy, and deep cellular celebration. He lovingly creates safe, open spaces for communities to drop into their hearts and bloom together. He’s honoured to witness your spirit move, your heart expand, and your devotion awaken—on the dance floor and in life.