What is Ecstatic Dance?

In our community, Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement practice that is experienced in conjunction with music. Together, we create a safe space to explore movements, sensations, and emotions that emerge in the present moment.

Any and all expressions are welcomed, provided that the foundations of safety and respect are maintained. Some may feel inspired to jump, wiggle, walk, lay down, sit and reflect, or squack like a bird! Silliness, seriousness, contemplativeness, and all other modes of experiencing are A-OK. 

Who We Are

We’re an informal, volunteer-led group of folks based in Madison, WI who meet to experience movement, community, and connection within the unique container of our practice. We value authenticity, respect, transparency, and openness in all that we do while we’re sharing space together.

We welcome and celebrate diversity – people of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, body types, spiritual backgrounds, etc., can find a home at our dances.

The playlists that we dance to are curated by members of the community – anyone is welcomed to provide tunes for us to move to!

Feel free to join us and check it out, if you dig it.