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Your Ecstatic Dance Club in Montreal!

What is Ecstatic Dance?

Ecstatic Dance is a freeform movement journey rooted in ancient traditions.
Across cultures and centuries, people have danced to release, connect, and celebrate life. It’s one of the most natural way to express.

Today, it’s a modern ritual, a social gathering — no steps, no talking, just music, presence and the freedom to move.
A space to let go, awaken joy, and feel fully alive — in your body, and in community.

Connection all in and all out. A place to come back home to yourself.

What is Ecstatic Dance?

Ecstatic Dance is a freeform movement practice — a space where you’re invited to move however your body wants to move, with no choreography, no talking, and no judgment. Just music that guides you, emotions that move through you, and freedom to follow your inner rhythm.

This practice isn’t new. For thousands of years, cultures around the world have used dance as a natural gateway to healing, celebration, prayer, and trance — from Sufi whirling, to West African dance rituals, to Indigenous ceremonies and shamanic trance states. Before words, there was rhythm. Before performance, there was presence.

In today’s fast-paced world, Ecstatic Dance offers a return to something ancient and essential: embodied expression in community.

You don’t need to “know how to dance.” All you need is a willingness to listen — to your breath, your body, your energy. Whether you come to release stress, awaken joy, explore consciousness, or simply move, you are welcome here.

🌟 Our 5 Ecstatic Dance Guidelines

🤐 No Talking on the Dance Floor

We connect through movement, not words. Silence supports presence and deeper collective flow.

💃 Move However You Wish

There’s no choreography. Follow your own rhythm — wild, subtle, or still — all movement is welcome.

🍃 Dance Sober

We hold a clear space — free of alcohol and substances. The music, breath, and community are enough.

🦶 Barefoot Dancing

We dance without shoes to stay grounded and connected. Socks are okay if needed for comfort.

❤️ Respect & Consent

This is a space of mutual care. Always respect others’ boundaries. Eye contact and shared dance are welcome — but only with clear, mutual agreement.

Your Host & Weekly Guests

Every week, your dancing host Marianne and her team invites talented DJs and live artists to craft an immersive musical journey — from organic house to tribal beats to deep ambient waves.

Each night is a new invitation. A new rhythm. A new story told through movement.

Meet our team. Meet our resident DJ’s.

FAQ

  • Not at all! Ecstatic Dance is freeform — there’s no choreography or steps to follow. Just move however feels good in your body.

  • Each week features a different DJ or live artist — from deep organic beats to tribal, electronic, ambient, and world rhythms. The music is curated as a journey, starting slow, rising in intensity, then gently landing.

  • Absolutely. Many people come solo, and it’s a welcoming space to connect with yourself and the community — with no pressure to interact.

  • Silence helps everyone drop deeper into presence. It creates a shared space where we can connect through movement, energy, and eye contact — not words.

  • Yes, we dance without shoes to stay grounded and safe. Socks are okay if you prefer. Please leave shoes off the dance floor.

  • We ask that phones stay tucked away during the dance to protect the shared space. No filming or photography is allowed by participants.

    Occasionally, we may discreetly capture a few images or videos — always with care, and in a way that respects everyone’s privacy.

  • Yes. Ecstatic Dance is a substance-free space. No alcohol or drugs — just breath, music, and natural highs.

  • All interaction is based on clear consent. Eye contact and shared dance are always optional. If you prefer to stay in your own bubble, that's totally respected.

  • Comfortable clothes to move in, a water bottle, and an open mind. We recommend layers — you'll probably warm up as you move!

  • We mostly dance in the Village area of Montreal, just a short walk from Berri-UQAM and Beaudry metro stations. The exact address is sent with your email confirmation. Please fully read it and check your spams.

  • Our typical evening schedule look like this, please always check your email confirmation

    • Doors open at 7:00 PM — time to arrive, land, and socialize

    • Opening circle at 7:45 PM — we begin together

    • Dance journey until 10:15 PM

    • Optional closing moment to land before we part ways

  • Yes! We offer 2- or 4-dance packages at a discounted price.
    They’re valid for 3 months after purchase and can be used personally or shared with friends — however you like.
    It’s a great way to save and stay connected to your dance practice.