Ecstatic Dance and Co-created Arts Journey, DJ Leela, Amsterdam

You are invited for an Ecstatic Dance & Co-created Arts journey with DJ Leela, LeilArts and guest artists (this time the theme is around 'Returning'). It will be a beautiful and ecstatic Saturday afternoon (October 4 from 15-18) to dance and move ecstatically and freely, to meditate, to release what's no longer serving you, to make co-created arts and to rest together, with a community potluck-style sharing after to connect deeper with like minded people. It will be in the private and cozy space of iconic Kokopelli overlooking the beautiful canal water in the heart of Amsterdam.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 co-create a safe, open and connected space as we believe everyone is an artist. One painting will be donated to a random participant who likes to receive it, to help 'keep' and pass on our collective beauty.WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?It is a form of free-style dance that emphasises free movement and authentic expressions, often accompanied by music and sounds that create different 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." "If you don't do your dance, who will?"PRACTICALS:Exchange: Donation-based (everyone is welcome, then feel free to donate after via pin or cash).Sign-up: you must confirm by sending Leila a whatsapp message +31 613596848 or email to hello@leilarts.com to be added to our private whatsapp community group for future event updatesDate: October 04 (Saturday)Door opens at 14:45Opening starts on time at 15:00Closing at around 17:00Potluck-style food sharing starts from 17:00-18:00Please arrive earlier before 15:00 for the opening together (introduction + a guided ritual to explore senses with gentle embodied movements, to help us 'return' to our bodies)To bring: your own drinks (no alcohol) and any snacks or food you like for yourself and/or to share, any instruments to co-create. Musicians are welcome to join for jamming during and afterwards.WHO ARE WE?DJ Leela and LeilArts are a team in the conscious arts 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 to you.They have traveled to 30+ countries, facilitated 70+ Ecstatic Arts and Dance Journeys with different themes, and co-created 120+ pieces of powerful artworks with 3K+ participants during Ecstatic Arts & Dance journeys during the last 4 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/djleelaCheck out LeilArts offerings in arts and others: https://leilarts.com

Stay updated for future events and exchanging inspirations: https://www.instagram.com/leilarts_ecstaticartshttps://www.instagram.com/djleelaamsterdamWe are looking forward to seeing you soon, and co-creating something meaningful and beautiful!With love,DJ Leela and LeilArts