I’m thrilled to announce a NEW EVENT for Ecstatic Dance Charlotte called SANCTUARY IN MOTION starting once a month on Sunday Mornings.

My next collaboration with DJ Josh Paul will be on Sunday, 4/27/25, as we come together to plant seeds of intentions for 2025 through the transformative power of dance.

Blending tribal rhythms, Afro house, and organic electronic beats, his DJ sets are crafted as intentional experiences designed to support healing, inner exploration, and communal celebration. Josh weaves his background as a shamanic practitioner and sound healer into every set, allowing the music to serve as a bridge between the seen and unseen, the personal and the collective.

Based in Charlotte, NC, Josh shares his work through retreats, workshops, and ceremonial dance events that honor the sacred power of rhythm and embodiment. His mission is to hold a safe, heart centered space where people feel free to move, feel, and remember who they truly are.

Whether you’re dancing to release stress, to find joy, or to connect with others on a similar path, I invite you to join me in this musical journey. Let’s embrace the rhythm, feel the beat, and dance our way to wellness and spiritual awakening. Together, we can create moments of magic, healing, and unforgettable connection through the power of music.

Ceremonial Cacao
We’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 9:30 AM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Intention Setting

Please bring an altar item for our collective intention-setting ceremony. We will introduce ONE altar spaces for a deeper and more immersive experience dedicated to the following:

1. Feminine: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.

2. Masculine: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.

3. Unity: Representing oneness, peace, and the beauty of diversity. This altar also honors our ancestors and the wisdom passed down through generations.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: SUNDAY, 4/27/25

Time: 9:30 AM –12:30 PM - Circle starts at 10:00 AM

Location: OPEN DOOR STUDIO, 3706 CENTRAL AVE., Charlotte, NC 28205

Admission: Sliding scale $25–$55 (event capped at 100 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—no intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be On Time: Doors close at 10:00 AM for the opening circle and meditation.

SATURDAY 4/19/25 at Aerial Charlotte with DJ PARASOX

From the Organizer:

I’m thrilled to announce my next collaboration with DJ PARASOX from Denver on Saturday, 4/19/25, as we come together to set intentions for 2025 through the transformative power of dance.

Music has always been one of our most primal languages—a way to communicate what words cannot. Following a life-altering motorcycle accident, Kevin rediscovered music as medicine, using sound to heal, to feel, and to bring communities together through carefully curated moments in time.

The name parasox is a nod to the beautiful sides of Kevin’s lifestyle. A devoted practitioner of breathwork and cold therapy, along with nights of play and comradery. The balance!

Dance Workshop with Kat Harmon
We’re delighted to welcome back Kat Harmon, who will lead a special movement workshop from 6:45–7:10 PM. This optional session helps participants ease into the evening by moving through fears or anxieties about dancing in community, setting the stage for deeper connection and freedom of expression.

Glow Paint and Adornment
Doors open at 6:30 PM, offering time to adorn yourself with glow paint and prepare for the night. This is an opportunity to tap into your inner luminescence and express yourself through creative self-decoration. Body paint will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring additional items for adornment. Come dressed to express your wild, free, and unfiltered self!

Ceremonial Cacao
We’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 6:30 PM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Intention Setting

Please bring an altar item (or multiple) for our collective intention-setting ceremony.This month, we introduce three altar spaces for a deeper and more immersive experience:

1. Feminine Altar: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.

2. Masculine Altar: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.

3. Unity Altar: Representing oneness, peace, and the beauty of diversity. This altar also honors our ancestors and the wisdom passed down through generations.

Feel free to bring items for one or all three altars.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, 4/19/25

Time: 6:30–10:00 PM

Location: Aerial Charlotte, 801 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206

Admission: Sliding scale $25–$55 (event capped at 100 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—no intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be On Time: Doors close at 7:15 PM for the opening circle and meditation.

First Annual Spring Jubilee – A day of community, wellness and celebration!

Join us on Saturday, April 19th for a cozy festival welcoming in the spring and celebrating community, holistic health, metaphysics and more. We will be offering classes throughout the day to bring you movement, relaxation, rhythm and release, alongside an amazing array of vendors, healers and community experiences for all your shopping and rejuvenation needs.

Each class is only $15, or get all four for $40 and stay all day! Kids 10 and under are FREE and welcome to join. Don’t want to take a class but still want to shop and spend time in community? Come hang out with us all day for only $5!

Schedule of Events

1pm: Doors Open
1:30pm-2:30pm: Yoga
3pm-4pm: Sound Healing with Ioana Voicu
4:30pm-5:30pm: Drum Circle with DeeAnn Macomson
6pm-7pm: Ecstatic Dance with DJ Josh Paul
7:20pm: Fire Dancing and Closing Circle

Available all day: Clothing swap tent, skill shares tent, bubble joy giant bubbles, OM tacos, Black Sheep Coffee, vendors, healers village and more!

Class Descriptions

Yoga: TBA!

Sound Healing: Led by Ioana Voicu. Ioana is a sound shaman that has been described by many as "living ayahuasca" Using her unique gifts she will guide you on a soul journey through the use of her voice and various instruments. Note that this class will be held inside our barn. Please bring whatever you need to comfortably lie down (yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye mask, etc)

Drum Circle: Led by DeeAnn Macomson. DeenAnn will introduce a few ice breakers and rhythm games to get us connected and comfortable in the circle. After the warm up, we will build rhythms together, taking turns introducing rhythms and allowing everyone to express themselves through the drums. Everyone has rhythm, beginning with our heartbeats, and there is no way to do it “wrong”
In the circle, all are welcome, all are equal, and all are seen. Each individual rhythm contributes to the success of the whole drumming body, so each person helps create the experience for all.
Newcomers are welcome and drums and percussion are provided. Of course, bring any drum or musical instrument that you have, we love having a variety!

Ecstatic Dance: Led by DJ Josh Paul of Zen Within Academy. Led the pulsing rhythm of DJ Josh Paul’s carefully curated set inform your movements as we work to release trapped energy and emotions through somatic experience and joy. You don't need to be a dance pro here. Solsong Sessions is all about moving in your own way. So, whether you've got two left feet or you're a seasoned dancer, come as you are and dance as you wish!

Food Trucks

Om Taco: Known for our delicious vegetarian street tacos, fried to perfection, Om Taco brings joy to any event. We operate on a donation basis. This ensures that everyone eats with ease. “What feels good to you, feels good to us.” This approach fosters a sense of trust, generosity, and community, embodying our core values of inclusivity and compassion. Our passion is creating vibrant, flavorful dishes using the freshest ingredients, ensuring every meal is a memorable experience. Check them out here: https://zeneats.club/

Black Sheep Coffee: Black Sheep Coffee is built on a love for good coffee, good music, our southern roots, and kind people. Southern hospitality means we introduce folks to great coffee in a warm and welcoming way. Sharing our love for coffee, supporting other local businesses, and giving back to our community are just a few of the values we hold closest. Come by, share a coffee with us, and join the club. Check them out here: https://www.blacksheepcoffee.club/

From the Organizer:

We can’t wait to be back @campnorthend for the VTGCLT Spring Market! We’ve got over 100 local/regional vintage and handmade vendors joining us on April 12th - if you’ve seen the sneak peeks, you know they are bringing some incredible one of a kind pieces!

FAQs:
🌸Admission is paid at the door (no advanced sales), we will accept cash, credit, and Apple Pay.
🌸Early Bird entry for first pick of the goodies at 10am, $8
🌸General entry 11am-5pm, $3
🌸Kids 12 and under are free and this is a stroller friendly event with a ramp entry and spacious aisles!
🌸Furry friends are NOT allowed inside the Ford Building, but are welcome in outdoor areas of Camp North End
🌸@hexcoffee and @freerangebrew will be set up inside the market for easy bevvie needs. Plus we’ve got local bakeries and other food vendors throughout the market!
🌸There is lots of free parking. We recommend using the two large lots located at 1803 Graham and 1774 Statesville. There is also a parking garage located at 120 Razades Way that offers 3 hours free. We will have bright green signage directing you from the parking to the market entrance!

Join us on Saturday, February 15, 2025, for an immersive ecstatic dance experience with DJ Damiana at Aerial Charlotte, where movement becomes a gateway to transformation. This special evening is designed to help us set intentions for 2025 through the power of dance, guided by Damiana’s masterful blend of tribal rhythms, soul-stirring melodies, and psychedelic beats. His music, inspired by conscious communities worldwide, fosters deep embodiment and self-expression, creating a safe and inclusive space to move through emotional blockages and reconnect with the body. Ecstatic dance is more than movement—it’s a therapeutic practice that allows stored trauma to surface and release through uninhibited motion, rhythm, and breath, helping dancers shift stagnant energy and cultivate freedom.

From the Organizer:

I’m thrilled to announce my next collaboration with DJ DAMIANA on Saturday, 2/15/25, as we come together to set intentions for 2025 through the transformative power of dance.

Meet DJ Damiana: A Vessel of Sonic Alchemy
Prepare to be transported to ethereal realms by Damiana’s masterful music—a journey through space and time that stirs the soul and opens the heart. As a passionate DJ, he weaves immersive soundscapes that flow seamlessly from grounding rhythms to expansive, heart-opening melodies. His music invites you to surrender, reconnect with your body, and experience the liberating joy of movement.

Radiating Joy and Self-Expression
Damiana’s vibrant energy creates a safe and inclusive space for you to embody your most authentic self. With a rich background in ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, primal flow, psychedelic dance, and multi-instrumental performance, his sets are infused with dynamic depth and vitality.

A Global Journey of Sound and Spirit
Damiana brings inspiration from conscious communities worldwide, including Bali, Guatemala, Philadelphia, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, and California. Each performance is a rich tapestry of sound, infused with the wisdom and energy of these diverse landscapes. For this event, he channels a fusion of ancient traditions and modern vibrations, creating a sonic experience that resonates deeply with the magical St. Pete community.

A Set to Bridge Worlds
Prepare for a unique blend of tribal instrumentation, soul-healing mantras, earth-shaking bass, and psychedelic trances. Damiana’s set is designed to bridge the ancient and modern, the earthly and cosmic, and the mortal and eternal. This is more than music—it’s a transcendent journey of healing, expression, and unity.

Dance Workshop with Kat Harmon
We’re delighted to welcome back Kat Harmon, who will lead a special movement workshop from 6:45–7:10 PM. This optional session helps participants ease into the evening by moving through fears or anxieties about dancing in community, setting the stage for deeper connection and freedom of expression.

Glow Paint and Adornment
Doors open at 6:30 PM, offering time to adorn yourself with glow paint and prepare for the night. This is an opportunity to tap into your inner luminescence and express yourself through creative self-decoration. Body paint will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring additional items for adornment. Come dressed to express your wild, free, and unfiltered self!

Ceremonial Cacao
We’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 6:30 PM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Intention Setting

Please bring an altar item (or multiple) for our collective intention-setting ceremony.This month, we introduce three altar spaces for a deeper and more immersive experience:

1. Feminine Altar: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.

2. Masculine Altar: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.

3. Unity Altar: Representing oneness, peace, and the beauty of diversity. This altar also honors our ancestors and the wisdom passed down through generations.

Feel free to bring items for one or all three altars.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, 2/15/25

Time: 6:30–10:00 PM

Location: Aerial Charlotte, 801 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206

Admission: Sliding scale $25–$55 (event capped at 100 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—no intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be On Time: Doors close at 7:15 PM for the opening circle and meditation.

Rescue the Republic

Join us AT 12PM 9.29.24

WASHINGTON, D.C.

“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”   Frederick Douglass

ABOUT

What started as Defeat The Mandates, an historic idea to bring together the world’s leading COVID-19 dissidents in the early days of the vaccine mandates, and Rage Against The War Machine in the wake of the Ukrainian conflict, has now become today’s Rescue the Republic: Join The Resistance. 

The same team of visionary leaders who organized and rose up to send the strong message of “We will not comply” are raising voices once again to protest the ongoing dismantling and destruction of Western values across the globe.

On Sunday, September 29th we will come together on the sacred grounds between the WWII Memorial and the Washington Monument to rally again and say with one voice:

“We will NOT COMPLY with tyranny! We will RESCUE THE REPUBLIC!”

RESCUING WESTERN VALUES

The West aims to level the playing field and distribute opportunity as widely as possible.

Today the West is in grave danger as every single principle upon which it is based is under simultaneous threat.

These principles include:
– Freedom of speech, assembly and religion
– Presumption of innocence
– The right to privacy
– The consent of the governed being the sole basis for governmental legitimacy
– Equal protection under the law
– A color-blind society
– Property rights
– The right to challenge evidence and confront witnesses
– The right to informed consent

Certified herbalist, Ivy Ham (@ivy.herbalist), will be here to teach us how to make our own natural deodorant. She will provide a helpful informational talk on the harmful ingredients in modern chemical deodorants and how they can affect our short- and long-term health, and the benefits of using organic natural alternatives in this daily hygiene process.

You will get to make your own deodorant to take home, and Ivy will guide you through the process from beginning to end.

A $20 registration fee* is required to reserve your spot, and covers the cost of all ingredients and materials (only organic ingredients will be used). Seats are limited!

*Registration fees are non-refundable

Contact The Bradford Market to claim your seat!