Sammons Center for the Arts

Lions Gate: Friday Ecstatic Dance
2024-08-09 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
:: L I O N S :: G A T E ::
“The Lion’s Gate Portal is the moment where the Sun in Leo is in alignment with the star Sirius, Orion’s Belt and Earth. This happens when Sirius “rises” or becomes visible again due the Sun’s yearly passing of the star. The 8/8 of the Lion’s Gate Portal is regarded as one of the most powerful moments in the whole calendar. Much like the ancient Egyptians, you could view the Lion’s Gate Portal as a bringer of the abundant and new. Consider it a time to break free from any habits that may be preventing us from becoming our best selves.” – Mia Steiber
Together // let’s call in this new abundance into our communal and personal lives.
All are welcome // we are a multi-generational, culturally, gender, and socioeconomically diverse community.
Remember // all the ingredients for this adventure live in your own breath, bones, and blood. Dance is our birthright and our homecoming. A thread to a memory of our interconnectedness.
SCHEDULE:
7P | Doors to the Lobby Open for Elixir Lounge
8P | Music Warm-Up
9P | Opening Circle and Facilitation by Sarah Sampson
9:30P | Ecstatic Dance Journey w. DJ Cosmic Soup
11:30P | Sound Bath + Closing Circle
Midnight Lounge Opens Post-Show for Tea + Connection
WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE:
We create a space that is inspiring and uplifting; without talking, alcohol or the nightclub scene. We encourage participants to utilize the Ecstatic Dance space as an invitation for their magical mysterious nature, soulful somatic movement, creative self-expression, and heart-centered connection to self, life and others. We hold a nonverbal, barefoot, alcohol-free container to keep the journey intentional and lucid. You can dance the night away and still wake up early to do awesome stuff in the world!
ADMISSION |
Tickets Available Online + at the door
$30 :: first 30 tickets
$40 :: until August 2nd
$45 :: until August 8th
$50 :: day of event
GUIDELINES:
1. No talking on the dance floor
2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment
3. No photos or videos, cellphones muted and out of sight
4. Respect for the space and for one another
5. Move your body however you wish!
6. You can dance alone, or with as many partners. (If you’d rather not dance with someone, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart.)
Everything will be explained in Opening Circle by Sarah!
SUGGESTIONS:
1. Dress comfortably to sweat & move.
2. BYOWB — Bring your own water bottle – prefer non-glass.
3. Bring supportive things if you wish – snacks, etc. In love and mischief!
CONTACT: info@dallasmovementcollective.com
Full dance schedule + passes available here >>>
dallasmovementcollective.com

Swing on a String
2024-08-10 18:00
WORKSHOPS ARE BACK!!!
Weekly workshops run from 6-8pm in the main ballroom. Intermediate and Advanced Workshops have not yet resumed, but hopefully will return soon. Topics of these workshops and their instructors change from month to month. For more information, please click on a particular week’s event page.
Beginner 6-Count Basic (Newcomer) Lessons run from 8-9pm in the main ballroom. The content of this lesson is the same every single week, and we recommend attending several of these lessons to get the basics down before attending additional workshops, etc.
Open dancing runs from 9pm-11:30pm in the main ballroom. There is a short break in the music around 10:15pm for announcements, birthday dances, and the shim sham. instructors, and are subject to their discretion.
Pricing

Weekly workshops, Free for Members, $5 for Non-Members.
Beginner 6-Count Basic (Newcomer) Lessons, Free with admission to the dance.
Social Dance, $9 of Members, $12 for Non-Members.
