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.

Neerav

Neerav is on a life mission to share musical positivity wherever he goes. Neerav stands as a cornerstone of Montreal's music scene, rising alongside renowned artists who shaped the city's vibrant musical culture. He has headlined major global festivals, famed for his dancefloor connection and unmatched vibes. 

His evolving musical path explores world fusion, midtempo bass, and freestyle, particularly for Ecstatic Dance and Yoga events. Neerav's sets weave sacred and playful global influences, offering spaces for uninhibited self-expression through dance. He is a key figure in Quebec's thriving Ecstatic Dance scene.

Eoka

Dj Eoka is a pillar in the Quebec ecstatic dance scene. Since 2008, he has been offering vibrant dances in Val-David. For him, each dance is an inward journey expressed through the body in a healthy and open setting.

His sensitivity as a dancer guides a perpetual musical search. He carefully selects elements that inspire him, especially pieces that offer rhythms and emotions, textures, and refinement. Later, he combines his discoveries into a finely crafted performance. All for the joy of dance, quite simply!

Plein Soleil Family, for the third year we invite you to spend Christmas Eve together!
We'll kick off the night with an Ecstatic Journey led by PapaCheetah.
After the dance, we'll come together for a moment of connection and a delicious potluck. Please bring something to share with the group, and feel free to wear a festive Christmas outfit!

Program (we start earlier than usual):

6:00 p.m. Doors open and social
6:30 p.m. Opening Circle (be there!)
8:30 p.m. Potluck

PapaCheetah

PapaCheetah is a dj influenced by the love of house music and the bliss of being danced by it. Spent countless hours on dance floors and decided to share that love. Musical styles swim through Afrohouse, Amapiano, House, Afro-Beat, Afrotech, Soul, and some latin flair. He also shares a deep connection with the drums. He's got the groove on what your body craves to let your soul dance through your moves.

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.

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.

december 16 ∞ fire ∞ Sagittarius

This is an evening to melt, dive in, reboot, reclaim, remember and renew. Sagittarius & the FIRE element invite us to illuminate what needs more to be seen, let go and nourished. This is also a time to use the fire element to recall this past years gems and remember the lessons of 2025 as we slowly make our way into the next year. This sound ceremony will be a deep inner celebration bringing together Rafaelle’s Hybrid sound bath & voice bath. With a special end of year meditation for us to revise and honour our true essence.

Facilitator:

Rafaelle MacKay has been hosting Kali Moon Sound Ceremonies for over 15 years, drawing from her studies in Hindustani classical voice in India. Her work blends breath, voice, yoga nidra, 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.

She also introduces the innovative Voice Bath: an immersive sound bath co-created with a circle of live voices, offering a powerful new way to be held in vibration and resonance.

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)

Tjomas Von Party & Rafaelle Mackay

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.

We will finish the night with a mini sound bath by Rafaelle MacKay. She has led Sound Ceremonies for 15 years, rooted in Hindustani classical voice training in India. She blends breathwork, voice, yoga nidra, sound baths, and live musical journeys. She now crafts hybrid soundscapes using original music, bioacoustics, live looping, and instruments like crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, and gongs.

High Priestess

High Priestess blends ancient influence with modern sonic alchemy. Her music weaves celestial and earthy textures into deep, organic, melodic journeys that pull you in from the first beat.

She crafts immersive soundscapes that elevate the room, each track becoming a moment of clarity, emotion, and transformation.

Her decks are her creative space, her mixes a full experience — guiding listeners through waves of groove, intensity, and release, inviting you to drop in, let go, and move with the pulse of the night

COLLAB PLEIN SOLEIL

Plein Soleil and Reciprocity Music are proud to present Porangui Chakruna World Bridging Tour , Marianne, founder of Plein Soleil, is the MC of the night.

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

“Embark on a transformative journey with world-renowned musician, healer, and educator Poranguí on his 2025 Chakaruna World Bridging Tour. Inspired by the Quechua word “Chakaruna”—meaning World Bridger—this experience invites us to connect the Earth and Spirit through music, dance, and authentic expression. Poranguí’s fully improvised live sets, infused with vibrant rhythms, vocal alchemy, and immersive visual projections, open portals of unity and remembrance. Joined by Ashley Klein, he guides audiences into an unforgettable celebration of life’s interconnectedness.”

Apukuna

Apukuna is a visionary DJ and musician whose musical offerings transcend the ordinary, creating powerful, heart-centered journeys that ignite dance floors, guide ambient sound journeys, and deepen breathwork sessions.
His distinctive approach to DJ'ing relies on looping, live remixing, live vocals, and digital percussion to craft unique and improvised experiences.

Tea, Music & Second-Hand Treasures

Multi Culti and Plein Soleil are opening their doors for a cozy slow market from 1 PM to 6 PM — a perfect moment to slow down, sip some tea, and discover beautiful pre-loved treasures,.

We’ll have a large variety of clothes, from giveaway pieces to unique, one-of-a-kind gems. You’ll also find beauty items, art objects, twinkly lights, and of course… records (lots of them 🎶).

If you’re interested in selling items — especially vinyl records — please email us info@pleinsoleil.club.

We’ll welcome you with tea, snacks, and good vibes, whether you’re here to shop or simply hang out and chill with us.

As Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approach, we invite you to choose a slower, more mindful path: support second-hand, give items a new life, and treat yourself or your loved ones to something beautiful and sustainable.

We’ll also have a Freebie Treasure Box for everyone who loves little surprises.

Contibution: 5$ cash at the door (All proceeds help keep our community space warm and glowing all winter long ❄️🔥)

RE:SPIRE II | RETRAITE D’UN JOUR | CONNEXION AU COEUR DE LA CITÉ

Plein Soleil is proud to collab with Francis Dostie and host his successful 1-day retreat, Re:Spire.

Join the second edition created by Francis Dostie — a nurturing space where body, heart, and spirit gently unwind through cacao, conscious touch, breath, movement, and the fluidity of being.

As autumn’s colors fade and winter approaches, the air cools… yet human warmth remains our refuge.

This one-day retreat invites you to slow down like nature itself, to rest softly, release accumulated tension, and reconnect with your inner harmony. A moment to breathe, return to yourself, and leave lighter, grounded, and renewed.

Facilitators:

Charlotte Nieuwenhuis I Sacred Cocoa Ceremony & Meditation

Cristel Fleur I Thai Massage duo workshop

Francis Dostie I Conscious & Connected Breathwor

Marianne Derycke I Movement Workshop

Aura Jade I Ecstatic Dance

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.

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.

November 18 ∞ Water ∞ Scorpio

Scorpio & the WATER element invites us to emerge in and with our inner waters. Using the wisdom of water to deeply listen, allow and receive the many messages that are there under the surface. This sound ceremony will be featuring a vocal ensemble, creating a VOICE BATH lead by Rafaelle Mackay. This will be a merging of live voices as an immersive experience in the space acoustic and accompanied with original music. Along side live Chrystal and tibetan bowlsaround and at times on the participants.

Facilitator:

Rafaelle MacKay has been hosting Kali Moon Sound Ceremonies for over 15 years, drawing from her studies in Hindustani classical voice in India. Her work blends breath, voice, yoga nidra, 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.

She also introduces the innovative Voice Bath: an immersive sound bath co-created with a circle of live voices, offering a powerful new way to be held in vibration and resonance.

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)

Depalma

Depalma forges a raw and hypnotic sound, blending tribal techno, indie dance, acid basslines, and old-school grooves into evolving sonic journeys.

A Montreal-based DJ, Producer, and live Percussionist, he is known for bringing the raw energy of the djembe into his sets, weaving organic house, downtempo, and Afro-inspired rhythms into textured and soulful journeys. With over a decade of experience in the city’s underground scene, he continues to push boundaries between global sounds and contemporary electronic storytelling.

He’s also the co-founder of Hidden Garden productions, renowned for the impactful Natural Frequencies Music & Art Festival.

Gandalf

A pioneer in conscious and wellness events, Gandalf is the founder of Danse Extatique Québec. Beyond being a DJ, Gandalf's approach is an invitation to a transformative experience through music and dance. 
His rhythmic ambiances foster connection, trance, tribal feelings, meditative states, deep emotions, and fluidity—all supported by deep bass and enchanting melodies.

Contact Beyond Contact ∞ Marianne

5 Wednesdays: November 5 to December 3

This course is especially designed for those who already attend the Contact Beyond Contact course and would like to deeper the practice. If you never done Contact Beyond Contact we also have a first level session starting in November

Building on the foundations of CBC, we’ll explore new tools for guidance and deep listening. Marianne will co-facilitate this edition with David Pressault and they can’t wait to dive into this new playground with you!

More about Contact Beyond Contact here

Facilitators:

Marianne Derycke 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.

David Pressault danced for over twenty years as a performer, choreographer, and contemporary dance teacher. He co-founded Transformation Danse and left the stage in 2005 to complete a master’s degree in dance at UQAM, followed by training in analytical psychology, which he completed in 2012. Now both analyst and creator, he invites each person to fully inhabit their body and soul.

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

Contact Beyond Contact ∞ Marianne

5 Tuesdays: November 4, 11 & 25 December 2 & 9

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

Ritual Trance Dance ∞ Marianne

« Trance Dance is a unique blend of body movement, healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms, transformational breathing techniques and the innovative use of a blindfold - together stimulating a 'trance' state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical stamina and emotional well-being. Driven by unique musical soundtracks recorded specifically for this method of healing, Trance Dance takes participants on an 'inner journey' not limited to our normal perceptions of space/time. Ritual trance journeys have been a vital part of shamanic and eastern dance cultures for thousands of years. Our contemporary approach to Trance Dance brings together the richness of these ancient rituals with some startlingly effective modern techniques. “

Wilbert Alix, co-creator of the Ritual Trance Dance by whom Marianne was trained.

Ritual Trance Dance is a journey within yourself where your soul expresses its highest intentions through your body. With an inspired blend of tribal rhythms, intention, breathwork and intuitive movements with your eyes covered, you will be transported to a world of daydreams, where a powerful journey of discovery begins!

Being in a trance state allows us to access our subconscious, our deepest self and let it express.
It is a powerful experience that opens a space for healing, manifestation, visions can appear, answers may become clear, emotions emerge... Each session is unique to each one, discover what your soul wants to reveal to you.

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.

Practical information:
*Doors open at 6:30 p.m., start of the session at 7p.m (it won’t be possible to join after 7pm)
* Wear a comfortable outfit, barefoot or in socks
* A blindfold will be lent to you to cover your eyes, but if you prefer you can also bring your own
* No dance or meditation experience required
* It’s recommended to not plan anything after the session and to minimize talking to favour the experience’s integration and to let it continue during the sleep (it is possible to have more dreams the night after)
* No refund

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.

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.