North kohala
big island, hawaii

The intention of Rhythm Sanctuary is to create a safe and open space for freestyle dance movement, where individuals are encouraged to engage in a somatic journey both internally and with community.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Join us this coming Sunday (April 27) for Stereogab on music!

  • Next Week (May 4th) we are shifting to 10:00 am - 11:30 am every Sunday.

  • Interested in helping? Email Lori.

Rhythm Sanctuary Kohala Dance is held every Sunday morning
9:30 am – 11:00 am

(Beginning May 4, Time changes to 10:00 am - 11:30 am)

  • 9:30 - Music starts

  • 10:55 - Closing Circle

The Barn at Kohala Village
55-514 Hawi Road, Hawi, Hawaii 96719
Hawi is the north side of the Big Island of Hawaii approximately 1 hour north of Kona and 35 minutes from Waimea.

$ 10-15 Sliding Scale Entry
Dance passes: Five dances for $60
Accompanied and Participating children are Free.
Cash, Venmo and Check are accepted

What is Ecstatic Dance?

Ecstatic dance is a free-form dance movement inspired and led by carefully crafted music with the intention of creating a healing journey. The music follows a wave form, starting slow, moving to a peak, and descending into stillness. No dance experience or partner is necessary or needed.

In Ecstatic dance participants gather to dance to music without the need of following the instructions of a leader. In Ecstatic Dance the music is the leader, and participants are free to weave their way through the music.

Ecstatic dance is an environment without observers, judgements, attitudes, conversations, shoes, alcohol, or substances. A space where everyone can feel safe to be spontaneous and move however their body wishes. 

Music FacilitatorS

April 27 - House DJ Stereogab

May 4 - House DJ Blythe (with new time)

May 11 - House DJ Mama Lele (Mama’s Day)

Read more about House DJ’s

RHYTHM SANCTUARY GUIDELINES

  • Conversations outside (off dance floor)

  • Electronic-free dance floor (No cell phones or photo taking)

  • Bare or sock feet on the dance floor (unless shoes needed for medical reasons)

  • Sober event

  • Fragrance free

  • Be aware and respect the space of fellow dancers

  • Obtain clear consent each time before making physical contact with another

  • Keiki’s must be under constant watchful eye of parent/adult. All running and rough house play on the lawn, please.