Ecstatic Dance + Co-created Arts in Nature (Flevopark, Donation-Based)

About this event

Let's get outdoors and enjoy the first warmer days in nature of Amsterdam together - it will be a beautiful Sunday afternoon (May 12 from 15-17) to dance ecstatically, to release what's no longer serving you, to make co-created arts with beautiful nature around and to rest together, with an optional community potluck-style picnic after to share and connect deeper.

You are invited to journey with us at a hidden grass area in Flevopark Amsterdam, with silent headphones guided by LeilArts and DJ Leela. It's combined with co-created painting to explore our creative power together (as an additional way of freely expressing your authenticity, no must-dos). Where we will create a safe, open and connected space to move, dance, make arts with life, meditate...and rest together. One co-created painting will be donated to a random participant who likes to receive it, to help 'keep' and pass on our collective power and beauty.

WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?

It is a form of dance that emphasizes free movement and authentic expression, often accompanied by music that creates waves of a journey. It is a contemporary practice that has evolved over time, drawing on elements of various cultural and spiritual traditions. "The fastest, cleanest, most joyful way to break out of your own box is by dancing."

PRACTICALS:

Exchange: Donation-based (everyone is welcome to join, then donate after via pin or cash).
Sign-up (only 30 headsets/spots): you must confirm by sending Leila a whatsapp message +31 613596848 or email to hello@leilarts.com to be added to our private whatsapp group

Location to be updated in the whatspp group. It's likely in Flevopark on a quiet grass area. If it rains, it will be nearby under an artistic bridge with access to grass. We will confirm the location 1 day before.

Date: May 12 (Sunday)
Opening starts on time at 15:00
Closing at around 17:00
Potluck-style picnic starts from 17:00 after the dance, arts...
Please arrive earlier before 15:00 for the opening (guided exploration of senses and gentle movements)

To bring: your own drinks, water (no alcohol) and any snacks or food you like for yourself and/or to share, and a picnic blanket to sit on (if needed).

Musicians are welcome to join for jamming during and afterwards. We had a blast last years with singing, drumming, flute, handpan...so join us!

WHO ARE WE?

DJ Leela and LeilArts are a team in the conscious space. It seems no coincidence that they met at an event where Awareness & Exploration were the main ingredients. Both names are derived from Sanskrit as “In our daily experience, embracing the dance of life with a hint of playfulness, including the waves of bright & dark matters and sunshine & rain…” They feel privileged to weave their creativity and experiences into offering their music and art services as a team to you.

We have traveled to 30+ countries, facilitated 60+ Ecstatic Arts and Dance Journeys with different themes, and co-created 100+ pieces of powerful artworks/collective stories with 2.5K+ participants during Ecstatic Arts & Dance journeys during the last 2 years. Those artworks are uniquely beautiful, touching and priceless with real people and stories behind, and they can never be duplicated. We believe this is the true value of art. To be remembered and passed around as positive vibration.

Listen to DJ Leela Soundtracks: https://soundcloud.com/djleela
Check out LeilArts offerings in arts and others: https://leilarts.com
Stay updated for future events and exchanging inspirations: https://www.instagram.com/leilarts_ecstaticarts
https://www.instagram.com/djleelaamsterdam

We are looking forward to seeing you soon, and co-creating something meaningful and beautiful!

With love,
DJ Leela and LeilArts