Somatic Ecstatic Dance Trance with Giulia (DE)

Giulia is finally launching Somatic Ecstatic Dance at RE:TREAT with very special extras (headphones) to allow full immersive experience. Somatic Ecstatic Dance is a free form movement practice that combines the principles of somatic awareness (attuning to sensations and emotions in the body) with the liberating and often ecstatic experience of dance. Giulia will guide you through the dance. To enable a total immersive experience you will be equipped with headphone, so that you can regulate the music according to your wishes.

It is a holistic practice that integrates mind, body, and spirit, allowing participants to express themselves freely through movement, connect with their inner selves, and experience states of joy, release, or transcendence.

Key Elements of Somatic Ecstatic Dance:

1. Somatic Awareness:
   • Focuses on listening to the body’s sensations and signals.
   • Encourages intuitive, organic movements based on how the body feels rather than following pre-set choreography.
2. Ecstatic Experience:
   • Dancers often enter a state of flow or ecstasy, facilitated by music and uninhibited self-expression.
   • This can involve feelings of freedom, bliss, or emotional release.
3. Freeform Movement:
   • There are no steps to follow; participants move in ways that feel natural and authentic.
   • Movements can range from gentle swaying to energetic and wild expressions, depending on the individual.
4. Music Journey:
   • A curated playlist typically guides the dance journey, often moving through phases (e.g., grounding, energizing, climax, and integration).
5. Healing and Connection:
   • Many find it a transformative practice, helping to release stress, trauma, or blocked energy.
   • It fosters a sense of community and connection, both with oneself and others in the space.

SAT 18.10. from 04:00 – 05:30 PM

€ 25 including coffee & cake