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From weekly ecstatic dances to workshops, special events, and inspiring collaborations—explore everything we have coming up.
RE:Spire II ∞ Retraite d’un jour
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
Porangui w/ Special Guest Kora - Live in MTL Chakruna World bridging tour
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.”
Requiem iV ∞ Halloween
COLLAB PLEIN SOLEIL
We’ve been invitated to open the most epic Halloween party in the city!
Every year FrontRite organize REQUIEM, a huge Halloween immersive night bringing together many collective in the city. And this year they choose to start the evening with us, because the vibe of our Ecstatic Dance is the best and will set the tone for the whole night.
Behind the DJ decks, we will have Little Bang with Emma Anders from Jamhouse, and your dance floor activatress, Marianne.
We will start at 9pm sharp, and there is a special discounted ticket for the committed dancers arriving for the opening. The party will keep going all night with some of friends playing as Simbasōl, Don Mescal, De Palma, and many more.
Awaken MONTREAL
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.
Jamhouse camp
Jamhouse Camp is a uniqueand community-rooted gathering in Quebec, dedicated to music, creative expression, and connection through shared experience.
The event brings together artists, facilitators, and families for four days of live music, workshops, ceremonies, communal meals, and jam sessions in the heart of the forest.
Plein Soleil is thrilled to be part of it, with founder Marianne Derycke offering a blindfolded dance experience — a deep journey into presence, music, and intuitive movement.
Connexion Extatique
Connexion Extatique is a unique, sober, and conscious gathering in Quebec, dedicated to Ecstatic Dance and Free Movement practices.
The event brings together many Ecstatic Dance DJs and movement facilitators for a rich, immersive experience of dance, embodiment, and community.
Plein Soleil is thrilled to be part of it, with founder Marianne Derycke offering a Contact Beyond Contact workshop — a deep journey into presence, connection, and intuitive movement.
Ecstatic Dance ∞ Place des montrealaises (free)
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.
Anatha Fest X Plein Soleil
An ECSTATIC COMMUNITY experience at Anatha Fest this summer!
Anatha Fest is the biggest music and wellness festival in Quebec featuring renowned international and local artists.
And this year, Plein Soleil is proud to announce that we'll have our own stage, offering the ultimate ecstatic experience to connect to yourself and others through music and movement.
Let’s Camp all together, Join the Plein Soleil Camp!
Camp Summerdaze
Camp Summerdaze is a 4-day immersive celebration where music, nature, wellness, and community come together in joyful harmony.
A space to rewild your spirit, express freely, and awaken creativity through movement, learning, and play — all in a natural setting designed for connection and expansion.
Plein Soleil is thrilled to be part of it, with founder Marianne Derycke offering a Contact Beyond Contact workshop — a deep journey into presence, connection, and intuitive movement.
One day retreat: SUP Yoga & INTUITIVE DANCE
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.
Ecstatic Dance ∞ Place des montrealaises (free)
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.
Festival of Colors: Holi
Code promo: PLEINSOL15
COLLAB PLEIN SOLEIL
Plein Soleil is proud to be offering an Ecstatic Dance at the Montreal Festival of colors: Holi.
We will open the afternoon on Saturday 21st at 1pm (get there early!), with an epic 2h dance journey with Aura Jade, Little Bang, Raffi Snaill & Marianne as our MC.
Welcome to the biggest colour-throw festival in Canada! In 2025, a 2-day event has even more surprises, music and of course, magical colours!
Awaken MTL with Mose
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.