Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Healing Arts Branch Meeting
This is an open meeting for anyone interested in offering or attending Healing Arts activations at the Hairpin Arts Center.
Your voice is important. Come together in community to listen and share ideas. Everyone is welcome.
Curious about 2099: Race to Dystopia?
Our bi-monthly Creative Interest Sessions are open to artists, makers, performers, and creatives interested in contributing to 2099: Race to Dystopia, a week-long immersive arts festival taking place March 15th - 21st 2027 at the Hairpin Arts Center.
The year is 2099.
Corporations and extreme wealth dominate society while most people struggle to survive in the shadows. Lifespans are extended through artificial means, healthcare is reserved for those who can afford it, and basic resources have become scarce. Fresh food is tightly controlled, and the divide between the wealthy and everyone else continues to grow.
Yet beneath the surface, underground communities find hope in the legend of 21H2, a robotic martyr whose message of unity, resilience, and collective strength inspires those determined to create a different future.
These gatherings are an opportunity to learn more about the event, meet fellow creatives, and discover where your talents and interests might fit as we build toward the March 2027 experience. There is no obligation to participate and no need to attend every session.
Simply join one gathering to learn about the project, connect with the creative team, and explore potential opportunities for involvement.
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
RAGEher Chicago: The world is heavy, this is your release.
The world is heavy right now.
Many of us are navigating heartbreak, grief, caregiving, burnout, relationship challenges, uncertainty, and major life transitions while also carrying the weight of injustice, violence, division, and the collective pain unfolding around us.
And yet we're rarely taught what to do with the emotions that arise in response.
Especially anger.
Most of us were never taught what to do with anger.
So we swallow it.
And it’s actively harming us. We turn it inward as self-criticism. We carry it in our shoulders, jaws, stomachs, nervous systems, relationships, and bodies. We call it stress, burnout, overwhelm, tension, chronic fatigue, resentment, depression, numbness, and autoimmune disease, and a random collection of body ailments.
But anger isn't the problem.
Anger is the force behind human rights movements, boundary setting, truth telling, protection, liberation, pleasure, and the courage to move toward our deepest yearnings and desires.
RAGEher offers something different.
Through movement, music, somatic practices, and community, you'll be guided through a powerful emotional release experience designed to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself you've been taught to suppress.
This isn't about losing control.
It's about learning how to use your rage on purpose, toward purpose.
Held by experienced Rage Doulas with thousands of hours of training in somatics, coaching, therapy, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed care, you'll be supported every step of the way inside a carefully facilitated emotional container.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Think girls' night out meets emotional liberation.
The experience begins in the Tempest Tavern, where you'll connect with fellow Ragelings and the Rage Doulas holding the space.
From there, you'll move to the Fury Floor, a guided musical journey that gradually builds in intensity. You'll be invited to move, shake, stomp, scream, cry, hit pillows, tantrum, laugh, grieve, or simply witness—whatever your body needs to do to release.
The evening concludes in the Livid Lounge, where participants gather for reflection, integration, snacks, and connection.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Admission to the 2.5-hour experience
Virtual post-event integration session (60 minutes)
Access to our ongoing Rageling community via WhatsApp
WHO IS THIS FOR?
July 10 @ 7:00-9:30 PM — All Women + Femmes
For anyone who holds womanhood or femmeness in their body, story, or spirit.
Claim your tickets here.
**We strive to make this an accessible space for all. This event is wheelchair accessible and all somatic practices can be done with limited mobility. Please consult your physical and mental healthcare providers if you’re unsure if this is right for you. We trust that you know your body best.
PRICING ACCESSIBILITY:
Everyone deserves a space to rage and release. Limited sliding-scale tickets are available.
Early registration is encouraged as these tickets go fast.
Many women who are financially resourced give a little extra on top of their standard ticket to support another woman to rage.
RAGEher Chicago: The world is heavy, this is your release.
The world is heavy right now.
Many of us are navigating heartbreak, grief, caregiving, burnout, relationship challenges, uncertainty, and major life transitions while also carrying the weight of injustice, violence, division, and the collective pain unfolding around us.
And yet we're rarely taught what to do with the emotions that arise in response.
Especially anger.
Most of us were never taught what to do with anger.
So we swallow it.
And it’s actively harming us. We turn it inward as self-criticism. We carry it in our shoulders, jaws, stomachs, nervous systems, relationships, and bodies. We call it stress, burnout, overwhelm, tension, chronic fatigue, resentment, depression, numbness, and autoimmune disease, and a random collection of body ailments.
But anger isn't the problem.
Anger is the force behind human rights movements, boundary setting, truth telling, protection, liberation, pleasure, and the courage to move toward our deepest yearnings and desires.
RAGEher offers something different.
Through movement, music, somatic practices, and community, you'll be guided through a powerful emotional release experience designed to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself you've been taught to suppress.
This isn't about losing control.
It's about learning how to use your rage on purpose, toward purpose.
Held by experienced Rage Doulas with thousands of hours of training in somatics, coaching, therapy, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed care, you'll be supported every step of the way inside a carefully facilitated emotional container.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
For helping professionals, healers, and space holders seeking a deeper understanding of embodied anger, emotional release, and their own humanity. You hold space for everyone else, let us hold you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Admission to the 2.5-hour experience
Virtual post-event integration session (60 minutes)
Access to our ongoing Rageling community via WhatsApp
WHO IS THIS FOR?
July 11th 12:30-3:00 PM — Practitioners, Therapists, & Space Holders
Claim your tickets here.
**We strive to make this an accessible space for all. This event is wheelchair accessible and all somatic practices can be done with limited mobility. Please consult your physical and mental healthcare providers if you’re unsure if this is right for you. We trust that you know your body best.
PRICING ACCESSIBILITY:
Everyone deserves a space to rage and release. Limited sliding-scale tickets are available.
Early registration is encouraged as these tickets go fast.
Many women who are financially resourced give a little extra on top of their standard ticket to support another woman to rage.
RAGEher Chicago: The world is heavy, this is your release.
The world is heavy right now.
Many of us are navigating heartbreak, grief, caregiving, burnout, relationship challenges, uncertainty, and major life transitions while also carrying the weight of injustice, violence, division, and the collective pain unfolding around us.
And yet we're rarely taught what to do with the emotions that arise in response.
Especially anger.
Most of us were never taught what to do with anger.
So we swallow it.
And it’s actively harming us. We turn it inward as self-criticism. We carry it in our shoulders, jaws, stomachs, nervous systems, relationships, and bodies. We call it stress, burnout, overwhelm, tension, chronic fatigue, resentment, depression, numbness, and autoimmune disease, and a random collection of body ailments.
But anger isn't the problem.
Anger is the force behind human rights movements, boundary setting, truth telling, protection, liberation, pleasure, and the courage to move toward our deepest yearnings and desires.
RAGEher offers something different.
Through movement, music, somatic practices, and community, you'll be guided through a powerful emotional release experience designed to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself you've been taught to suppress.
This isn't about losing control.
It's about learning how to use your rage on purpose, toward purpose.
Held by experienced Rage Doulas with thousands of hours of training in somatics, coaching, therapy, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed care, you'll be supported every step of the way inside a carefully facilitated emotional container.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
For helping professionals, healers, and space holders seeking a deeper understanding of embodied anger, emotional release, and their own humanity. You hold space for everyone else, let us hold you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Admission to the 2.5-hour experience
Virtual post-event integration session (60 minutes)
Access to our ongoing Rageling community via WhatsApp
WHO IS THIS FOR?
RAGEher Queer
A queer-centered experience created for LGBTQIA+ community members to release, reconnect, and be fully themselves in community. You may be exploring your queerness for the first time or you may have been out your entire life, this is for you no matter where you are in your journey.
Claim your tickets here.
**We strive to make this an accessible space for all. This event is wheelchair accessible and all somatic practices can be done with limited mobility. Please consult your physical and mental healthcare providers if you’re unsure if this is right for you. We trust that you know your body best.
PRICING ACCESSIBILITY:
Everyone deserves a space to rage and release. Limited sliding-scale tickets are available.
Early registration is encouraged as these tickets go fast.
Many women who are financially resourced give a little extra on top of their standard ticket to support another woman to rage.
Danse Theatre Surreality's Persephone Winter/Spring at Hairpin Arts Center
Danse Theatre Surreality's Persephone Winter/Spring is a bilingual dance-poetry duet created and performed by Lauren Hlubny and Kyra Hauck. Inspired by the myth of Persephone, the work moves through winter and spring, grief and renewal, descent and return. With contemporary dance, boxing-inspired movement, and poetry in English and French, the duet creates an intimate world from minimal materials. Doors open at 12:00 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with Persephone at 12:30 PM and a Community Poetry Open Mic before and after, hosted by Ron Torres. Free and open to the public.
Cultural Arts Branch Meeting
If you are interested in curating collaborating participating or simply curious in Cultural Arts, join us on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come gather in communitty. Your voice is important.
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Curious about 2099: Race to Dystopia?
Our bi-monthly Creative Interest Sessions are open to artists, makers, performers, and creatives interested in contributing to 2099: Race to Dystopia, a week-long immersive arts festival taking place March 15th - 21st 2027 at the Hairpin Arts Center.
The year is 2099.
Corporations and extreme wealth dominate society while most people struggle to survive in the shadows. Lifespans are extended through artificial means, healthcare is reserved for those who can afford it, and basic resources have become scarce. Fresh food is tightly controlled, and the divide between the wealthy and everyone else continues to grow.
Yet beneath the surface, underground communities find hope in the legend of 21H2, a robotic martyr whose message of unity, resilience, and collective strength inspires those determined to create a different future.
These gatherings are an opportunity to learn more about the event, meet fellow creatives, and discover where your talents and interests might fit as we build toward the March 2027 experience. There is no obligation to participate and no need to attend every session.
Simply join one gathering to learn about the project, connect with the creative team, and explore potential opportunities for involvement.
Tech Arts Branch Meeting
Tech Arts focuses on art forms that rely on or are enhanced by technology—such as VR experiences, interactive media, generative art, creative coding, and beyond. By integrating digital and analog techniques, Tech Arts invites us to imagine the future of creativity and how technology can enrich artistic collaboration.
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Curious about 2099: Race to Dystopia?
Our bi-monthly Creative Interest Sessions are open to artists, makers, performers, and creatives interested in contributing to 2099: Race to Dystopia, a week-long immersive arts festival taking place March 15th - 21st 2027 at the Hairpin Arts Center.
The year is 2099.
Corporations and extreme wealth dominate society while most people struggle to survive in the shadows. Lifespans are extended through artificial means, healthcare is reserved for those who can afford it, and basic resources have become scarce. Fresh food is tightly controlled, and the divide between the wealthy and everyone else continues to grow.
Yet beneath the surface, underground communities find hope in the legend of 21H2, a robotic martyr whose message of unity, resilience, and collective strength inspires those determined to create a different future.
These gatherings are an opportunity to learn more about the event, meet fellow creatives, and discover where your talents and interests might fit as we build toward the March 2027 experience. There is no obligation to participate and no need to attend every session.
Simply join one gathering to learn about the project, connect with the creative team, and explore potential opportunities for involvement.
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Curious about 2099: Race to Dystopia?
Our bi-monthly Creative Interest Sessions are open to artists, makers, performers, and creatives interested in contributing to 2099: Race to Dystopia, a week-long immersive arts festival taking place March 15th - 21st 2027 at the Hairpin Arts Center.
The year is 2099.
Corporations and extreme wealth dominate society while most people struggle to survive in the shadows. Lifespans are extended through artificial means, healthcare is reserved for those who can afford it, and basic resources have become scarce. Fresh food is tightly controlled, and the divide between the wealthy and everyone else continues to grow.
Yet beneath the surface, underground communities find hope in the legend of 21H2, a robotic martyr whose message of unity, resilience, and collective strength inspires those determined to create a different future.
These gatherings are an opportunity to learn more about the event, meet fellow creatives, and discover where your talents and interests might fit as we build toward the March 2027 experience. There is no obligation to participate and no need to attend every session.
Simply join one gathering to learn about the project, connect with the creative team, and explore potential opportunities for involvement.
Tech Arts Branch Meeting
Tech Arts focuses on art forms that rely on or are enhanced by technology—such as VR experiences, interactive media, generative art, creative coding, and beyond. By integrating digital and analog techniques, Tech Arts invites us to imagine the future of creativity and how technology can enrich artistic collaboration.
Cultural Arts Branch Meeting
If you are interested in curating collaborating participating or simply curious in Cultural Arts, join us on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come gather in communitty. Your voice is important.
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Cultural Arts Branch Meeting
If you are interested in curating collaborating participating or simply curious in Cultural Arts, join us on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come gather in communitty. Your voice is important.
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Tech Arts Branch Meeting
Tech Arts focuses on art forms that rely on or are enhanced by technology—such as VR experiences, interactive media, generative art, creative coding, and beyond. By integrating digital and analog techniques, Tech Arts invites us to imagine the future of creativity and how technology can enrich artistic collaboration.
Curious about 2099: Race to Dystopia?
Our bi-monthly Creative Interest Sessions are open to artists, makers, performers, and creatives interested in contributing to 2099: Race to Dystopia, a week-long immersive arts festival taking place March 15th - 21st 2027 at the Hairpin Arts Center.
The year is 2099.
Corporations and extreme wealth dominate society while most people struggle to survive in the shadows. Lifespans are extended through artificial means, healthcare is reserved for those who can afford it, and basic resources have become scarce. Fresh food is tightly controlled, and the divide between the wealthy and everyone else continues to grow.
Yet beneath the surface, underground communities find hope in the legend of 21H2, a robotic martyr whose message of unity, resilience, and collective strength inspires those determined to create a different future.
These gatherings are an opportunity to learn more about the event, meet fellow creatives, and discover where your talents and interests might fit as we build toward the March 2027 experience. There is no obligation to participate and no need to attend every session.
Simply join one gathering to learn about the project, connect with the creative team, and explore potential opportunities for involvement.
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Cultural Arts Branch Meeting
If you are interested in curating collaborating participating or simply curious in Cultural Arts, join us on the third Wednesday of each month.
Come gather in communitty. Your voice is important.
Shamanic Family Constellation with world renowed Eric Lopez
Individual Issues will be put on the field to be seen and find a resolution thru the ancestral morphogenetic field created in the space. Very unexplained but true connections with all participants will happen. Just come with an open mind and heart.
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
Visual Arts Branch Meeting
Visual Arts encompasses any creative expression that primarily uses elements such as color, line, form and composition to communicate ideas, emotions, and narratives. From traditional painting to contemporary installations, Visual Arts invites us to see the world through fresh eyes and spark meaningful conversations.
Each branch has a dedicated committee that meets monthly to plan events, brainstorm new projects, and set goals for furthering the arts in our community. By joining a committee, you’ll gain direct influence over the direction of our programming and help shape local cultural engagement. You’ll also collaborate with fellow artists, develop event ideas, and support emerging and established creatives alike.
Curious about 2099: Race to Dystopia?
Our bi-monthly Creative Interest Sessions are open to artists, makers, performers, and creatives interested in contributing to 2099: Race to Dystopia, a week-long immersive arts festival taking place March 15th - 21st 2027 at the Hairpin Arts Center.
The year is 2099.
Corporations and extreme wealth dominate society while most people struggle to survive in the shadows. Lifespans are extended through artificial means, healthcare is reserved for those who can afford it, and basic resources have become scarce. Fresh food is tightly controlled, and the divide between the wealthy and everyone else continues to grow.
Yet beneath the surface, underground communities find hope in the legend of 21H2, a robotic martyr whose message of unity, resilience, and collective strength inspires those determined to create a different future.
These gatherings are an opportunity to learn more about the event, meet fellow creatives, and discover where your talents and interests might fit as we build toward the March 2027 experience. There is no obligation to participate and no need to attend every session.
Simply join one gathering to learn about the project, connect with the creative team, and explore potential opportunities for involvement.
Healing Arts Branch Meeting
This is an open meeting for anyone interested in offering or attending Healing Arts activations at the Hairpin Arts Center.
Your voice is important. Come together in community to listen and share ideas. Everyone is welcome.
Chicago Ecstatic Dance - A Weekly Sanctuary for Movement & Expression
Join us every Wednesday evening for a space devoted to free-form movement, authentic expression, and the freedom to move through whatever is alive in you.
This is your midweek pause — a moment to step out of the mind and drop fully into the wisdom of the body.
Our dance floor is a sanctuary where emotion, breath, sound, sweat, and stillness all have a place. Here, you’re invited to explore the full spectrum of your human experience, expressed in real time through movement. Nothing to get right, nothing to perform. Just presence.
Each week, our incredible DJs weave a magical, intentional soundscape, guiding you on a journey that evolves with the collective energy of the room. Together, we co-create a space of community, connection, and liberation.
Guidelines for Our Shared Space
To preserve the safety, depth, and sacredness of our container, we honor a few simple agreements:
* No guided instruction — this is your space to move freely and follow your body’s truth
* Substance-free environment — come as you are, fully present.
* Non-verbal dance floor — we connect through movement, breath, and presence rather than words.
* No phones, videos, or photos — the dance floor remains a private realm for internal exploration and collective trust.
If you’re longing for a place where you can release the facade, arrive as your whole self, and express rawly and openly in community…
If you’re seeking a weekly ritual that nourishes, grounds, and reconnects you…
If you’re ready to explore the depths of your being with an open heart —
We would love to welcome you into our Wednesday sanctuary.
Come as you are.
Move as you feel.
Belong as you arrive.
>>>PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM<<<
Ticketing Link: Eventbrite
