ACE VISION OPEN MEETING & IMBOLC DANCE w/ OSARA, WILD ECHO & COLOURED SOUND

⫷ ACE VISION & IMBOLC DANCE ⫸

SAT 5 FEB | 12:30 - 22:00

THE ELMGROVE CENTRE, BRISTOL

ACE COLLECTIV OPEN MEETING the unveiling of our new organisation

& IMBOLC DANCE w/ OSARA, WILD ECHO & COLOURED SOUND

a beautiful evening of dance, ceremony, sound healing & sharing in honour of Imbolc

FOOD & DRINKS | 12:30 - 13:30 & 16:00 - 17:30

PART 1: ACE VISION OPENING MEETING | 13:30 - 16:00

PART 2: IMBOLC DANCE | 17:30 - 22:00

FOOD & DRINKS | 12:30 - 13:30 & 16:00 - 17:30

JUICIFUL ORGANIC CAFÉ

Rachana of JUICIFUL, one of the dearest members of the EDB family, will be serving glorious organic & vegan food.

• Coconut Masala Curry w/ brown basmati rice
• Raw Plate: pâté, crackers, krauts & salad
• Gourmet Raw Deserts

ACE BAR | TEAS, JUN & CEREMONIAL CACAO

• Herbal organic teas
• High grade Jun (the champagne of kombucha) from AVATAR ALCHEMY
• Peruvian Ceremonial Grade Cacao (from CACAO LOVE) made with local sacred spring water collected from ST. ALDHELM'S WELL, Doulting (£5/cup).

You're invited to purchase a cup of Ceremonial Cacao & will we drink it together as part of the Opening Ceremony.

PART 1: ACE VISION OPENING MEETING | 13:30 - 16:00

ACE VISION | DISCUSSION | HOW TO JOIN | WHAT'S NEXT?

+LIVE ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3272686683

Come along to the OPEN MEETING. Hear the vision. Find out how you can support & join the ACE COLLECTIV.

EDB has been on an amazing journey of evolution over the last 3 years. It has become clear that it is something much more than an Ecstatic Dance in Bristol. 

This event marks the threshold between the last 3 years of EDB & the beginning of a new chapter.

EDB will remain as a Ecstatic Dance in Bristol.

Ace Collectiv will be:

- a co-op, collective & potentially DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisation)
- producing parties, festivals, ceremonies, workshops, lectures, classes, trainings & more
- NFT membership scheme w/ discounts & other benefits
- fiat & crypto payments
- DJs, live music & sacred sound
- sound system culture | diverse dance music culture | New Era Rave
- free-form movement & embodiment
- safe, held & sacred spaces
- self & collective development, awareness & empowerment
- cutting edge mindfulness, health & wellness
- all ages, people & abilities welcome
- HQ in Bristol
- operating mainly in the South West
- community platform & groups on Dandelion, Discord, Signal & more

PART 2: IMBOLC DANCE | 17:30 - 22:00

w/ OSARA, WILD ECHO & COLOURED SOUND

IMBOLC CEREMONY | EMBODIMENT JOURNEY | OSARA SOUND 3HR SET | LIVE MUSIC | LIVE SOUND HEALING JOURNEY | SHARING CIRCLE

Let's gather, at this seasonal change, to honour the passing of Winter, the first signs of Spring & the continuing return of the Sun.

An intuitive journey in honour of Imbolc.

In tune with the group field & the rhythm of presence.

Free-form movement, ceremony, embodiment, sound healing & sharing circle.

Sound system & dance music culture meets ceremony, mindfulness & rebellious wellness.

Barefoot dancing on a wooden floor in our epic church venue.

Safe, held & sacred space.

All ages, people & abilities welcome.

OSARA SOUND | 3HR SET w/ LIVE VOCALS & PERCUSSION

Bass, Rave, Afro, Traditional, Folk, Organic, Folktronica, South American Bass, House, Techno, Psy, DnB, Jungle & everything in between

OSARA has Celtic, Anglo & Sami Roots. He is a Father, Facilitator, Musician & Visionary. 

Honouring the rich musical heritage of Bristol & the WISE isles; & the rich diversity of music that can be found around the world, OSARA creates deep, powerful & transformative dance journeys aligning heart, mind, body & soul.

His dance journeys are ever listening, evolving & responding to the spirit of time, community & place.

He is passionate about inspiring & facilitating balanced health, self-awareness & self-empowerment for himself & as many other beings as possible on planet Earth.
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He is a resident DJ & facilitator for ECSTATIC DANCE UK & LOVEJAM. He is an Apprentice with the SCHOOL OF MOVEMENT MEDICINE.

Listen to his epic dance journeys on SOUNDCLOUD & MIXCLOUD.

COLOURED SOUND | LIVE HANDPAN, PERCUSSION & VISUALS

COLOURED SOUND combines soul soothing sounds of Handpan with liquid psychedelic visuals. A unique journey into the depths & mystery of coloured sound.

WILD ECHO | LIVE SOUND HEALING JOURNEY

We will close our voyage with bathing, toning & intuitive movement held by the deep sounds of WILD ECHO.

Camilla Mason (Wild Echo) was born in London with Paraguayan roots. She is currently training as a Sound & Movement Therapist with The British Academy of Sound Therapy.

Her sound journeys consist of ethereal, dynamic soundscapes infused with vocals, drums, gong & crystal bowls.

L-ACOUSTICS SOUND SYSTEM

L-ACOUSTICS is a French manufacturer of loudspeakers & amplifiers, headquartered in Marcoussis, south of Paris. The company is well known for providing music festivals with its powerful speakers.

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IMPORTANT INFO

INTENTION, GUIDELINES & INCLUSIVITY

INTENTION

We create safe, held & sacred spaces; using mindfulness, embodiment & free-form dance to: 

Discover one's uniqueness.

Connect with the full spectrum of self.

Align heart, mind, body & soul.

Practice self-awareness, self-empowerment & self-expression.

Facilitate authentic connection with self, others & tribe.

Honour the divine mystery of life & universe.

GUIDELINES

We use the following guidelines to create a held space for connection with the full spectrum of self; to be your uniqueness; & to experience rejuvenation through dance, sound, connection & ceremony:

- be here: no outside shoes
- be free: dance how you want / no judgement
- be present: no phones / cameras
- be embodied: no talking
- be consensual: respect personal space & boundaries of others / if it's not a clear yes, it's a no

INCLUSIVITY

We welcome all ages, abilities & people at our events. Everyone is welcome. No dance experience necessary.

We have a ‘Low Income’ ticket option available. 

For people who cannot afford a ‘Low Income’ option, we welcome them to come volunteer at our events in exchange for a free ticket. See TICKETS section for info.

SCHEDULE

FOOD & DRINKS | 12:30 - 13:30

PART 1: ACE VISION OPENING MEETING | 13:30 - 16:00

13:30 Opening

13:50 Ace Vision: Unveiling of the New Organisation

14:00 Sharing Circle & Discussion

15:30 What's Next & How to Get Involved

16:00 Complete

FOOD & DRINKS | 16:00 - 17:30

16:00 Food & Drinks | Arrivals

PART 2: IMBOLC DANCE | 17:30 - 22:00

17:30 Opening Ceremony & Embodiment

(18:00 Doors Closed: No Re-entry)

18:00 3hr Dance Journey: OSARA SOUND & COLOURED SOUND

21:00 Sound Healing Journey w/ WILD ECHO

21:30 Sharing Circle & Closing Ceremony

22:00 Complete

LOCATION & PARKING

THE ELMGROVE CENTRE, Elmgrove Rd, Bristol, BS6 6AH

https://goo.gl/maps/eegoQNwKZAhbxRYb9

Please walk, cycle, Voi or catch public transport where possible.

On-street parking in the surrounding neighbourhood of Redland. Parking is free during weekends.

WHAT TO BRING

- your own water bottle & drinking water
- your own cup / mug to use for drinks from the BAR
- cash &/or card for the CAFÉ & BAR
- dress in layers & according to the weather
- something to lie on for the SOUND JOURNEY (blanket, yoga mat or similar)
- pen & notebook 
- your courageous heart & presence

HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING

We ask all attendees to take responsibility for themselves; & to be sensitive, considerate & respectful of others.

Please take any precautions that you feel are necessary to ensure the safety & wellbeing of yourself & others.

Hand sanitiser is provided at event.

TICKETS

DANDELION | FACEBOOK

Please note, this event is still operating under EDB as the new organisation is not fully setup yet.

PART 1: ACE VISION OPENING MEETING

Free (donations welcome to cover costs)

Limited places. Booking required.

PART 2: IMBOLC DANCE

*Advanced Tickets Only

Low Income | £18 (+£2 bf) | SOLD OUT

Standard | £26.50 (+£2.50 bf)

Abundant | £36 (+£3 bf)

Volunteers | Free (please email OSARA to register)

PLEASE NOTE

If you've purchased a ticket, the transaction has gone through & you haven't received a confirmation email, then please check your ‘Spam Folder’.

If it is not there then please contact us.

Alternatively, you can simply turn up & give your name on the door, as we have the list of everyone who has bought a ticket.

REFUNDS

Please note, we do not arrange refunds or exchanges. Where possible we encourage reselling via the ‘Bristol Tribe Culture’ community group on Signal (please email OSARA for the link).

RESPONSIBILITY

As a participant at our events, please take responsibility for yourself, your belongings & your wellbeing.

Come as you are. Dance as you please. Be your uniqueness.

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Wholeness & balanced vibrations,

OSARA & EDB Family

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