Trance ‘n Dance – Ecstatic Dance
Regular improvisational dance classes throughout Vermont
Ecstatic Dancer
Fearn and Ivan lead ecstatic dances throughout Vermont. This is a deep passion of ours and we want to share it with as many energetic, adventurous, ecstatic types of people as we can! Our dance is inspired by Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms, or Wave model, yet we have developed our own style of presentation. I (Ivan) create most of the mixes. In order to fully surrender and dance ecstatically, I need music that bypasses my brain and thought processes, gently inspiring and leading my body into a state of pure dance. In this state my body leads me, and expresses my joy at being alive in a spontaneous expression of the moment. It is important that the music has enough power to ignite my dance body, and give me the energy to surrender to the sounds and rhythms. Knowing what I need for my own delight, I take extreme pleasure in creating the optimum conditions for inspiring and intoxicating other willing bodies into spontaneous dances of joy and self-expression.
For the last three years we have been dancing at the Worcester Town Hall, Vermont, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 7–9 pm. A beautiful and intrepid dance community has evolved over the years, and, whenever it regularly gathers, there is joy, safety and amazing creativity to witness and enjoy. A sense of sharing something really special together with friends. Tell your friends! Come and join us!
We charge between $5 and $10 on a sliding scale. Please support us in creating a wonderful space, in which you may enjoy yourselves , at the same time creating a strong, healthy community!
A typical session is as follows:
7 pm: Gentle flowing music accompanying a period of stretching and warm up.
7.25 pm: Sharing circle and announcements.
7.35 pm: Start of Trance ‘n Dance.
7.45 pm: Final Sharing.
9 pm: Completion.
We also host ecstatic dance in Plainfield, in the Community Center above the Coop, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, from 7–9 pm. We hope to inspire and support a loving and dynamic dance community in the Plainfield area, so try us out! Tell your friends!
We would also like to facilitate a dance twice a month in both the Hardwick and the Waterbury/Warren/Waitsfield areas. We are looking for suitable venues at reasonable prices. If you can help us, we would be very grateful!
We invite you to join us in giving your body the wonderful gift of ecstatic dance!
CONTACT FEARN to get on the email list for reminders and info! fearnessence@gmail.com