ECSTATICA: The Last Exhale

Our final event of 2026!!! One more dance. One more gathering. One glorious EXHALE.Before we close the chapter on another year, we're coming together to do what we do best.... PLAY. RELEASE. CONNECT. CELEBRATE. Because let's face it. Life has a way of piling things on and sometimes, what we really need is permission to let it ALL out. THE LAST EXHALE is our invitation to shake off the year, celebrate everything we've lived through, and make room for everything still to come. No resolutions. No reinventions. No pressure to become a better version of yourself. Just you, exactly as you are, with a whole lot of room to move.Whether you've been dancing with us for years or you're about to experience your very first ECSTATICA.... Expect the unexpected. Expect to sweat. Expect to lose track of time. Let's give 2026 one hell of an exhale. OPENING CACAO CIRCLE + LIVE MUSIC Cacao, circle, community & connection.... SPECIAL GUEST: Anastasia | @theacrefarmer With ceremonial cacao and the soulful sounds of powerhouse vocalist and musician Anastasia, we'll open the evening with warmth, intention, and connection. Anastasia brings a beautiful depth to her music, weaving voice and melody into an experience that invites us out of our busy minds and into the present moment. LIVE SET & MUSICAL JOURNEY DJ WIZDOM (Sean Crites) | @wizdomdj Who else would we have to close the year? ;) ECSTATICA co-founder Sean "Wizdom" Crites returns to lead us through our last dance journey of 2026.With more than 30 years behind the decks, Wizdom brings an irresistible fusion of Tribal House, Organic House, Latin rhythms, ethno-inspired sounds, and deep, delicious bass.His sets are an invitation to get out of your head and into your body and discover just how good it feels to be alive. SPECIAL GUEST: JS McPherson LIVE DRUMS + PERCUSSIONWe're turning up the heartbeat of the dance floor!JS McPherson, bringing live drums and percussion into the musical journey. Drawing on many years as a world music percussionist, Fierce Sun weaves live drumming and primal rhythm into creatively crafted sets that co-create dynamic, shakti-shaking experiences. CLOSING CEREMONY: BODY OF SOUND Guided by Monica MotherTree After the movement, the stillness. After the intensity, the integration.We'll close our evening with BODY OF SOUND, ECSTATICA's signature immersive sound ceremony. A rich, layered soundscape of resonant singing bowls, shimmering chimes, the deep earthly vibrations of the didgeridoo, and the organic textures of nature.But this isn't simply a sound bath you listen to........ You become part of the sound. Through gentle, guided vocal toning, we'll invite the natural instrument of your own voice into the experience, allowing individual sounds to rise, mingle, and become one collective resonance. DOORS OPEN: 7:00 PM Arrive early if you can, get comfortable, meet the community, explore our local vendors, and settle in before the opening cacao circle begins.We encourage you to experience the evening from beginning to end. Each part is intentionally woven into the next. WHAT TO EXPECT • Heart-opening ceremonial cacao circle • Soulful live music with Anastasia • An ecstatic dance journey with DJ WIZDOM • Live drums and percussion with JS McPherson • BODY OF SOUND immersive closing ceremony • Sacred marketplace featuring local artisans • A welcoming, substance-free community where everyone belongs • Plenty of sweat, smiles, hugs, and ridiculously good energy WHAT TO BRING • Water! Plenty of it. You'll be moving! • Flow toys are welcome • Comfortable clothing that lets your body move freely • A cozy blanket or yoga mat for BODY OF SOUND • Your ticket, printed or on your phone • A nourishing snack for after the dance, if you'd like • Your curiosity, your playfulness, and your whole human self NEW TO ECSTATIC DANCE? You don't need to know how to dance. Seriously.There are no steps to memorize, no choreography to follow, and no expectation to look a certain way.You can dance wildly, sway gently, stretch, sit, rest, or simply listen. Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement experience where you get to explore what feels good and authentic in your own body.At ECSTATICA, we gather sober and consciously, creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment where music, movement, and human connection take centre stage.Come alone. Bring a friend. Meet a few new ones.You belong here. ABOUT ECSTATICA Since 2023, ECSTATICA has been bringing people together in Durham Region through conscious dance, music, ceremony, and community.What began as a vision for a different kind of gathering has grown into something beautifully alive.A place to dance without alcohol. To connect without pretense. To celebrate being human in all its messy, magnificent glory.We've shared dance floors, laughter, tears, countless hugs, and friendships that continue long after the music ends.And we're not done yet. Follow us on Instagram: @EcstaticaBliss REFUND POLICY****Please note: Tickets are non-refundable within 7 days of the event. Exceptions apply only in the case of complete event cancellation (venue changes do not apply).