
what is ecstatic dance?
Ecstatic dance is a conscious, free-form movement practice that fosters self-expression and a deep connection to music in a non-judgmental, community setting. Unlike traditional dances, it encourages participants to dance freely, guided by the music and their emotions, promoting inner exploration, healing, creativity, and spontaneity. No experience is necessary—come as you are and let the music move you!
DJ Lionaura's Ecstatic dance experience
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DJ Lionaura is a lioness of sound, weaving transformative journeys that awaken the soul and liberate the body. Her sets are more than music—they are portals of healing, expression, and deep embodiment. Guided by intuition and heart, she channels frequencies that invite participants to release what no longer serves, reconnect with their primal essence, and move in harmony with their truth. Like a lioness attuned to the energy of her pride, she holds space for grounding, freedom, and presence.
Based in Payson, Arizona, DJ Lionaura is available for retreats, festivals, raves, and private events throughout the region, including Sedona, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Show Low. She also facilitates monthly ecstatic dances in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, every third Friday at the Cincinnati Yoga School from 8–10 PM.
DJ Lionaura’s sets are a vibrant fusion of organic downtempo, world and tribal rhythms, disco-funk grooves, folktronica, psytrance, ethereal melodies, and deep house. She intuitively flows with the energy of the space, guiding dancers from blissful, soothing soundscapes to heart-pounding, ecstatic peaks. Each journey is crafted to be a safe, sacred container, inviting participants to release stagnant energy, move through trapped emotions, and awaken into a meditative, embodied state of transformation. Check out her Soundcloud, Spotify, or YouTube for a sample of her sets.
Want to host a community ecstatic dance, private party, or have her at your retreat, festival, rave, or club? Book a free consultation today!
upcoming ecstatic dances
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Benefits of Ecstatic Dance
Participating in ecstatic dance is a transformative experience that offers a multitude of benefits, including:
Physical healing
Boost cardiovascular fitness while also enhancing your flexibility, mobility, and coordination through dynamic movements that stretch and strengthen various muscle groups. You will also release stagnant or trapped energy, restoring the movement of qi throughout the body.
emotional healing
Safely explore and process difficult emotions, releasing lower-vibrational ones that may be stuck. This practice can help you let go of distressing thoughts, heal your inner child, and even connect to a trance-like state of theta brain waves, boosting your feel-good endorphins.
increase Confidence and self-awareness
Gain a deeper connection with yourself and recognize your strength and power. You will start to care less about what others think of you and feel more comfortable in your body, embracing your authentic self unapologetically.
Increase connection with others
Make friends and connect with like-minded individuals on a deeper level, giving you feelings of belonging and community. Your vulnerability also allows you to share your true self, forming more intimate bonds with friends, partners, or new acquaintances.
Improve sleep quality and lucid dream
The physical exertion, the removal of stagnant energy and negative thoughts, and the release of endorphins can heal insomnia and improve overall sleep quality. People have also reported lucid dreaming up to a week after an ecstatic dance event.
increase creativity
Unlock your creative potential by breaking free from conventional thought patterns. When you allow new ideas to flow freely, you give space for more innovation and imagination. Your intuition, memory, and learning may also be enhanced.
Guidelines
To create a safe and respectful space for all, please adhere to the following guidelines for our ecstatic dance events: