The word ‘Ecstatic’ comes from Greek ‘ek’ (out) and ‘sta’ (to stand) and can be taken to mean ‘to stand outside of oneself’. Ecstatic Dance is way of getting out of your mind for a while and into your body. The benefits of this for your physical, mental and emotional well being are well documented.

Most English language dictionaries define ‘ ecstatic’  as “feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement”. Ecstatic Dance is actually a way to practice welcoming ALL emotions and giving them physical expression. This can be cleansing and calming and the source of a deep sense of connection, to oneself, to others and to all of everything.

No shoes, no booze, no chit-chat: at Ecstatic Dance Berne we provide a safe substance free space to dance freely without words. Everyone is welcome regardless of age, belief, race, gender or sexual orientation. It can be about getting some great exercise, freeing your mind and body, and connecting with yourself and others in vibrant health.  You decide for yourself what it is for you.

 Ecstatic Dance Berne is a great space to belong. 

At our Saturday events doors open and music begins at 19:30 PM. At 20:00 PM there is a guided warm-up followed by free expression through movement in which the only instruction is that which is provided by the music itself.

CHF 30.- (supporters), 25.- (regular price) and CHF 20.- for students / apprentices / AHV.

Every BODY can dance!