What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic Dance is a growing art form around the world designed for individual expression and community connection. You're invited to join in freeform movement arts, meditation, good vibes, artistic music scores, sacred nonverbal space, community, creativity and exploration.
Why We Dance
Some dance to release inhibitions in a natural healthy way, to release stress and tension in the body, to express themselves freely without being judged or criticized. Some dance to heal and overcome challenging situations by gaining new perspectives, allowing love to flow more freely, or connect with others in a safe environment. Some dance to crack the matrix, to set themselves free and activate their inner child, to celebrate and regain joy. Some dance as a meditation to experience deep authentic parts of themselves or to simply exercise with a like-minded creative group of people.
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Where we’ve been
MEET THE FOUNDER of
Ecstatic dance Cincinnati
Lauren Ann Roth has been expressing herself through dance since childhood and has participated in Ecstatic Dance classes since she discovered it over 10 years ago while living in Portland, Oregon. Since moving back to Ohio 7 years ago, she has led Ecstatic Dance classes at several locations including Liberty Exhibition Hall, True Freedom recovery yoga, Reflexions Dance Arts, The Shakti Factory, and the Springer School, as well as Dance Baby Dance for parents and children.
Ecstatic Dance helps Lauren to express herself, let loose, and get in touch with a deeper part of herself, all while releasing fear and creating joy. Ecstatic dance gives her a sense of community and purpose. Lauren hopes all who come to dance can find their own rhythm and self-expression, AND carry the freedom and confidence it brings them into their daily lives.