THE ENCHANTED: A Halloween/Samhain Masquerade Ball - Sober Wellness Rave

An evening of enchantment, ecstatic dance, cacao ceremony and connection, closing with a deeply relaxing sound journey & gong bath. You are Divine, Wild & Mystical! ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: THE ENCHANTED: A HALLOWEEN/ SAMHAIN MASQUERADE BALL Sober Wellness Rave Experience An evening of ecstatic dance, cacao ceremony and connection, closing with a deeply relaxing sound journey & gong bath. 🌿 THE THEME: ENCHANTED FOREST & DIVINE BEINGS 🎭 Come as your divine, wild or mythical self. Dancers have the freedom to attend either as woodland creatures, celestial beings, or glamorous alter egos. Think: velvet, feathers, shimmer, autumn colours and beautiful masks. Come in a full transformation or add one magical detail: there’s no need for an elaborate costume! Step into a world of woodland magic, mysterious masks and celestial sparkle. Join us for a Halloween/ Samhain celebration where the fun of dressing up meets dancing freedom, and an uplifting night out comes complete with a nervous system-resetting sound journey. 🎶Music Vibes: Expect an infusion of Global Bass, Psytrance, Ethno-Fusion, Folktronica, Medicine Music, Shamanic Soundscapes, woven into an Ecstatic Wave that journeys us from gentle beginnings through to powerful release, and onto joyful celebration & connection, before bringing us to land into stillness. ◈ 7pm–9:45pm Welcome Elixir, Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance, Sound Journey & Gong Bath ◈ 9:45pm–10:15pm Optional Fruit Social THE INVITATION As Autumn deepens and the nights grow longer, we invite you to gather for an evening of movement, mystery and imagination. Our Halloween/Samhain Masquerade Ball offers a moment to honour the turning season, reflect on what you’re ready to leave behind, and give expression to something new something fresh to born into creation. What part of yourself would you like to bring to the dance floor: your wildness, your tenderness, your courage, your playfulness? Be welcomed by an alcohol-free welcome elixir shot, then an ecstatic dance warmup, and settle into a ceremonial-grade cacao offering and guided meditation led by Seth, with time to connect with your body and set a personal intention. From there, we dance! Follow the rhythm, explore your own movement and enjoy the freedom of a dance floor without conversation, phones or choreography. To close, lie back and settle into a sound journey & gong bath, giving yourself time to rest, listen and let the evening’s movement settle. Afterwards, stay for fresh fruit and an easy, friendly social. Come solo or bring friends. No dance experience is needed: everyone is welcome, whether this is your first Ecstatic Dance or a regular part of your London life. DRESS YOUR IMAGINATION Think woodland goddesses, celestial dreamers, wild spirits, enchanted creatures and magnificent alter egos. Velvet, flowing fabrics, autumn colours, botanical crowns, shimmer and decorative masks are all welcome. Come in a full transformation or add one magical detail: there’s no need for an elaborate costume. Dressing up is encouraged; masks are optional. Choose something you can move comfortably in, and feel free to remove your mask whenever you wish. OUR DANCE FLOOR AGREEMENTS Together, we create a welcoming space for freedom, expression and connection: • Stay sober: an alcohol, drug, psychedelic and smoke-free evening. • Dance barefoot: leave your shoes off the dance floor. • Be present: keep phones and cameras away. • Let movement do the talking: save conversations for the social. • Follow your own rhythm: move, pause or rest whenever you need. • Respect boundaries: honour each other’s space and seek clear consent before touch or shared dancing. Please arrive sober. Anyone arriving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused entry & asked to leave. No refunds will be offered in these circumstances. EVENING SCHEDULE ◈ 7pm–7:30pm Arrival & Warm-Up Check in, enjoy your welcome elixir and ease into the space. ◈ 7:30pm Opening Cacao Ceremony & Intention Setting Gather with Seth to arrive in your body and begin our shared journey. ◈ Following the Ceremony Ecstatic Dance SoundWave An unfolding journey through global rhythms, deep bass, uplifting melodies and atmospheric soundscapes. ◈ Closing Practice Sound Journey & Gong Bath Settle into stillness and enjoy a restful landing, finishing by 9:45pm. ◈ 9:45pm–10:15pm Optional Fruit Social Fresh fruit, conversation and time to connect after the dance. Doors close at 7:30pm. Please arrive with enough time to check in and settle. We begin together to support a connected shared experience, and entry will not be possible after this time. THE SPACE Since 2009, we've been creating something unique in London: Clean, sober, high-energy dancefloors - where the high comes naturally through music, movement, breath, and connection. No alcohol. No drugs. No exceptions. Please respect the container: If you arrive intoxicated, you will not be admitted or may be asked to leave (no refunds). Ecstatic Dance London We love to dance. We love music. We create spaces to connect, awaken, and transform. 💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING: Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events Linktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon Instagram: @ecstaticdance_london Mailing list: https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london 💛FREE CREW SPACES: We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. Please complete the sign up form and we'll be in touch. ANY QUESTIONS? Please send us an email to: [email protected] ～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～ 💜 NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering Join us for the full retreat, either the Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway or Restival Rest and Rejuvenation pathway. ～ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® DJ & Facilitator Training ～ 12-Week Live Online Course Dates: Monday 11 January – Monday 29 March 2027 Time: Mondays, 7:00–9:00 PM Format: 12 consecutive live online sessions Course Fee: £500 SIGN UP HERE Course Purpose: Level 1 introduces participants to the foundations of becoming an Ecstatic Dance Temple DJ and facilitator. It’s designed for people who already have some experience of Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement or related personal-development practices, but who do not necessarily have previous DJing or facilitation experience. We look forward to welcoming you! Ecstatic Dance London team ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES 📌Ecstatic Dance guidelines: No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others. 📌Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this, and please don't come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!*** 📌Dancers enter at their own risk. Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling (we also accept no liability or responsibility for any injury, loss or damage). PRACTICE SPECIFICS: Warm-up: stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. The Practice: freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. Relaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance - please scroll further down). No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers.