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1st Fridays at @churchontheavenue
All bodies welcome
➖ Next Dance: ➖
October 2
Dj: @jamesnasty
Warm up & Facilitator: @ahlamhkhamis

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Joining us for our October dance gathering will be Ahlam Khamis and resident Dj, James Patrick or James Nasty as some may know him by.

Ahlam Khamis is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, writer, and educator based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her work combines theater and video directing, writing, installation, performance, video, sculpture, and to explore memory, political struggle, displacement, and the relationship between personal experience and collective history.

Khamis is the founder and artistic director of the Baltimore Freedom Theatre, an organization dedicated to creating politically engaged performance, interdisciplinary art, and community-based cultural programming. It aims to continue the work of her late, great cousin Juliano Mer Khamis who directed the Jenin Freedom Theatre in Jenin, Palestine.

Will you be joining us on the dance floor Oct 2? Need more details? Visit ecstaticdancebaltimore.org for more. by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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We’re back! Joining us for our September dance gathering will be DJ BiBi Beatz from Charleston, SC and Charlotte James. by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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On July 3, join us as we welcome DJ Shango back to DJ our monthly dance gathering. Danielle Branche-Brown will also be back leading us in a juicy embodied movement warm-up.

DJ Shango is a sonic alchemist weaving ancestral rhythms with deep, immersive electronic beats. Rooted in Afro-diasporic tradition and elevated by tribal house, Afro-house, and global bass, his sets are not just music — they are ritual experiences.

With a sound that awakens the body and stirs the soul, DJ Shango creates transformative dance floors where ancient energy meets modern rhythm. Whether commanding the stage at high-vibe festivals, luxury wellness retreats, or elite nightlife venues, he brings a powerful fusion of culture, spirit, and sound.

For those seeking more than just a DJ — but a curated, high-vibrational experience — DJ Shango delivers unforgettable journeys through music.

Danielle Branche-Brown, LCMFT (she/her) is a therapist, embodiment coach, and founder of the Self-Care Academy. She is the creator of Sensual Zen, a movement practice that blends yoga, somatics, and intuitive dance to support nervous system regulation, self-trust, and authentic expression. Danielle believes movement is medicine and approaches facilitation as a giving of gifts—offering guidance and invitations through movement—while honoring that your body is your truest instructor. Her warm-ups emphasize safety, curiosity, and self-permission, creating space for dancers to arrive fully and move from truth rather than expectation.

Wanna dance with us? Find out more at our website including how you can register. Ecstaticdancebaltimore.org by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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We are excited to welcome back Afr0delic as our guest dj for our June dance gathering.

Afr0delic specializes in liberating, afro-diasporic riddim. They are a Baltimore-based, Jamaican-raised global DJ and Producer who makes cultures kiss on the dancefloor. They are very passionate about authentic sonic soul connection, creating an experience that is ancestrally empowering, heart-felt, and freeing.

In just 4 years, Afr0delic has rocked venues all over the East Coast and beyond. The Sound Sourceress is currently the resident DJ of @bmoreblackmall , @thebaltimorescene live radio show on WEAA 88.9FM, Afr0-Delicacies Radio on Half Moon BK, and the @resurrectionsoullibation Open Mic. Most recently, DJ Afr0delic was honored to be a headlining DJ at Artscape 2025, the largest free outdoors arts festival in the US, as well as play overseas in popular beach clubs from the Dominican Republic all the way to India.

We’re also excited to welcome Imani back o Ecstatic Dance Baltimore for a grounding and immersive sound bath experience. Imani is a multidisciplinary artist, sound facilitator, and birthworker with a background in public health and human-centered strategy. Her practice weaves together vibration, care, ritual, and collective healing to create spaces for rest, release, and reconnection. Through intentional sound and resonance, she invites participants into a deeply nourishing and transformative experience.

Want to dance with us June 5? ecstaticdanceBaltimore.org for more info by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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In May, we’ll be revisiting our 4 year at St. Luke’s celebration by welcoming Precious Thyme to facilitate this joyous occasion with James Patrick Djing

Precious Thyme (they/them) is a Black nonbinary yoga instructor, movement conjurer, and dancefloor poltergeist. They teach power and restorative yoga across the country and internationally, and they currently teach regularly with #RestEasybb in Baltimore. Outside of yoga, Precious is a trained facilitator and healing justice advocate, dedicating their life to liberation and reclamation of queer and trans black communities. Whether they are on the stage, on the mat, or in the cypher, they offer safe refuge for folks to experience the healing power of unapologetic movement, communal intimacy, and sweat-based release. Expect whimsy, tenderness, and permission to play.

Their warm-ups focus on deep internal listening, showing each part of the body love, and calling on your ancestors to meet you on this divine ecstatic journey. by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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We sadly must postpone until May 1. by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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Hiii beloveds 🌈 You’re invited to our birthday party!!!! Come celebrate our 4-Year Anniversary and the glorious Spring Equinox. Join us Saturday, March 21st from 4 - 10pm at St. Luke’s Church on the Avenue, for a four-part journey of sound, movement, and community.

Think magical, healing vibrations meets nourishing community abundance meets groovy, wild dance party. And there you have it :)

✨ Heart Song Labrinyth Walk 𖦹 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
✨ Community Potluck & Vision Share 𖦹 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
✨ Ecstatic Dance with James Patrick 𖦹 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM @ecstaticdancebaltimore
✨ Deep Dreaming Sound Medicine Journey 𖦹 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Together we will honour our inner light and the sacred cycles of the earth, planting new seeds in the soil of our lives, our communities, and our planet.

For four years, we have gathered weekly for donation-based vibrational medicine and we plan on going for at least another 444 years! It feels honestly surreal that we started this mission back on the Spring Equinox of 2022.

We are immensely grateful for everyone who has supported us and continues to join us in the journey of collective healing and community care. We absolutely can’t wait to share with you our BIG visions for the future.

Join us in celebration of our birthday and the blooming season ahead. We would love to have you!

🌈 Come to one event or come for all. Tickets for each event are available, as well as all-day passes. Link in bio for tickets. Walk-ins welcome.

🌿 Saturday, March 21st 𖦹 4 - 10 pm

💫 St. Luke’s Church on the Avenue

#soundbathmeditation #soundbath #soundmedicine #soundmeditation #ecstaticdance #ecstaticdancebaltimore #communitylove #reikienergy #baltimoreevents by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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Our March dance gathering will feature guest DJ, KyuTheMusiQ, joined by Elzmarie leading us in a playful movement warmup.

KyuTheMusiQ is a bass music DJ crafting immersive sonic journeys through experimental bass, glitch hop, tribal trap, and dubstep. Her sets move like ritual—building tension, igniting release, and guiding dancers into deeper connection with body, emotion, and collective energy. Blending precision with primal instinct, KyuTheMusiQ transforms the dance floor into a shared nervous system where rhythm becomes catharsis and movement becomes story.

Elzmarie is a licensed massage therapist and musician, as well as a trauma-informed somatic movement facilitator who creates embodied experiences rooted in nervous-system regulation, intuitive expression, and a deep desire for authentic connection within self and communities. She co-organized Ecstatic Dance DC and co-facilitated Dance Meditation from 2021–2022, drawing on various modalities and personal somatic explorations to support emotional release, embodiment of spirit, and growth, while sharing in the joy of co-creation. You can find more of her on Instagram at @yourembodiedspirit and @artistrybyelzmarie

More info available at EcstaticDanceBaltimore.org by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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With great pleasure, we are excited to announce that Dante Baker will be joining us for our February dance gathering. He will be leading the whole dance journey from warm to a post dance soothing soundbath.

Dante Baker is an ecstatic dance DJ weaving medicine music, electronic, Afrolatin fusion, dubstep, and other unique sounds into transformative journeys on the dance floor. With a playlist that blends tempo, groove, and intention, Dante creates immersive experiences that move bodies, elevate energy, and invite a collective flow of joy and connection. His sets honor the spontaneity of dance, the healing power of rhythm, and the spirit of community.

As a dedicated holistic health coach, Dante brings a diverse background in personal training, massage therapy, tai chi, qi gong, yoga, and sound healing. He guides clients toward optimal health and well-being through an integrative approach that nurtures mind, body, and spirit. Dante’s work emphasizes balanced movement, mindful breath, restorative practices, and personalized strategies to support sustainable health, resilience, and thriving vitality.

To secure your spot on the dance floor for this not to be missed experience, visit our website, ecstaticdancebaltimore.org for the details. taken in St. Luke's Church On The Avenue, Hampden by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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Want to take the lead on setting the mood with lighting at Ecstatic Dance Baltimore each month? Looking for the right individual intersered in a work trade each month. Arrive a few minutes before the event to get the lighting in the sanctuary just right for our dance journey and you plus a friend dance for free. We also would be open to suggestions from you for additional lighting purchases to enhance the experience even further. Message us here or email messages@ecstaticdancebaltimore.org if youre interested. by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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We are excited to begin a new calendar year of Ecatatic Dance Balitmore with our resident Dj, James Patrick aka James Nasty and Danielle Branche-Brown leading us in a juicy embodied movement warm-up.

Danielle Branche-Brown, LCMFT (she/her) is a therapist, embodiment coach, and founder of the Self-Care Academy. She is the creator of Sensual Zen, a movement practice that blends yoga, somatics, and intuitive dance to support nervous system regulation, self-trust, and authentic expression. Danielle believes movement is medicine and approaches facilitation as a giving of gifts—offering guidance and invitations through movement—while honoring that your body is your truest instructor. Her warm-ups emphasize safety, curiosity, and self-permission, creating space for dancers to arrive fully and move from truth rather than expectation.

Wanna dance with us? Find out more at our website including how you can register. Ecstaticdancebaltimore.org by @ecstaticdancebaltimore

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