Thank you Hafner, the whole thing was amazing❣Please come and play again for us sometime soon 🥰

Ecstatic Dance Sets

an Ecstatic Dance journey recorded live in Mullumbimby, Australia - 25th March 2022

artwork by Josephine Lovelight - https://www.instagram.com/templelovelight/

Ecstatic Dance is a multi genre journey of music into movement
no words, no shoes, no booze... just dance

Byron Bay ED

Ecstatic Dance Byron Bay ✧ March 2022

This was a super special and magical Cacao Ceremony & Ecstatic Dance at our home @forgotten_land in Arambol, Goa. 🤍

We gathered together to dance, enjoy and celebrate as One. We commited to untaming ourselves, inch by inch, layer by layer, connecting with our wild and innate truth. 

Flute Wizard @subhash_prem_giri graced us with his presence, intuitively jamming alongside us with his wizardly flute skills. 

Handpan extraordinaire @davideswarup lullabied us into a deep meditative state during the closing circle, sprinkling his magical and calming essence as always. 

Our fairy @shaktimegs held us in a sweet ceremonial space, opening us up with mama Cacao and adding her live vocals throughout the experience.

This Untamed felt super special as it also signified my rebirth ~ stepping into ‘Kaylani’ ~ Heavens of the Oceans and Skies. 

Endless amounts of love for the beautiful souls who danced with us on this special day and for the vulnerability, connection, warmth and sweetness. 

I feel deeply honoured to be apart of this special event and to be able to give back to the Arambol community. A community that has given us so much. Thank you for being part of this co creation 💖

Aho 🧚🏾‍♀️

Untamed ⟡𖦹๛ Ecstatic Dance in Arambol, Goa

L O S  B R U J O S  D E L  F U N K 
R E L O A D E D     2 0 2 3

ECSTATIC LIVE
The funky wizards Nick John Bauer & Magisus came together this past Sunday at Gaia Dance Temple Ecstatic Dance, adding a new layers to Los Brujos, we had Rá 
who gave some tribal energy to the whole experience.

Magisus on the Beats.  @magisus.mathi
NJB on the guitar layers @cacaocuddlekirtan
& Rá on the handsonic durm machine. @magolakigo

Another Layer of magic added to this Ecstatic Live. 
Take a listen, have a smooth ride, enjoy the funky texture o #LosBrujosDelFunk

Los Brujos del Funk (Reloaded) @Gaia Dance Temple 2023

Stoked to facilitate a dance journey for my hometown. Full of downtempo vibes, tribal rhythms and world flavours. And for the first time, a solo live looped sound bath at the end too. Feeling good with where this Elkemist project is evolving.

TRACKLIST – please support these artists if you can.
Supertask - Sift (WIP) (with Elkemist live looping)
Geometrae, Skysia, Equanimous - Achiote
Erothyme - Lead Us to the Sound (with Masaru Higasa, Michael Svenson, and Emma Staarbird)
Inner Expression - Puzzle Of Pizzazz
Peter Power - Berimbau (Peter Power edit)
Desert Dwellers - Bird Over Sand Dunes (Atyya remix)
Daega Sounds - Terra
Deya Dova - Bone Dance (Dancing Tiger Tribal Trap remix)
Asadi - Caspian 
Aphasia - Hypnic
Parkbreezey - Mind
El Búho - Białowieża (feat. Sutari) 
Symphony - Nostalgia (feat. MunBear)
Yothu Yindi - Gapu (Tidal mix)
Novalima - Mi Canto (The Spy From Cairo remix)
MVMB & Freedom Fighters - Australiens
Kraut - Luna Nueva (feat. Nadav Dagon)
Desert Dwellers - Dreams Within A Dream (Derun remix)
Zakir - Save The Children (David Mayer remix)
Vintage Culture - Agape (extended mix)
Armin Van Buuren x Vini Vici - Great Spirit Extended Mix (feat. Hilight Tribe)
Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place (Reinier Zonneveld's Filth on Acid remix)
Mystic State - Viewpoint (feat. Lucy Kitchen)
Kalandra - The Waiting Game
Equanimous & Skysia - Arise
Trevor Hall - You Can't Rush Your Healing
Elkemist live looped sound bath to close

Ecstatic Dance Melbourne 28.04.23

Latest Organic Downtempo set - the dancefloor workout sessions.
A mix of some of the finest beats from around the world.
✨
1) Kings of Leon, Closer (Lev Tatarov & Thommie G Edit) 
2) Weka Tek, Team Bliss (Beatfarmer Remix) 
3) Nancy Sinatra, BANG BANG (Wanduta edit) 
4) In the disk, Lev Tatarov & T-Puse 
5) Francis Bebey, Forest Nativity (AIWAA Edit) 
6) Dandara, Obiero 
7) LANDR, Eve lyn (Balanced-High mix) 
8) LEOPAN, Alaitisal (DVNIEL Remix) 
9) Blick Bassy, Ake (Brynjard edit) 
10) Socek, Yákêjan (Original Mix) 
11) Leonard Cohen, Tierra Profunda The partisan (Re-edit) 
12) Tikki Masala & Benjamin Crystal, Om Mani Padme Hum 
13) Nina Simone, Dambala (Isaque Solaris Interpretation) 
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Download mp3:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/w6wpsdumqr5rnet/PsybientDub-6-2023-Organic_Downtempo_Dancefloor_workout_session.mp3/file
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PsybientDub 6-2023: Organic Downtempo Dancefloor Workout Session

Was an incredible experience this time around playing on the energising ED Melbourne dancefloor

I traversed through a few different genres with this set; downtempo, world bass, hip hop, drum & bass, tech/afro/melodic house, all with the intention to get those juices flowing and that body moving!

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Big Love
Mike

Ecstatic Dance Melbourne - March 2023

"The divine feminine is the energy of pure creation. The embodiment of of love, compassion and nurturing."
Lisa Michaels

Glowing Spirit #17 - Reclaiming the sacred feminine

This was THE single most powerful ecstatic dance sets I have ever experienced, as either a music facilitator or as a dancer.

All because I arrived in Hawaii while the deadliest wildfires seen on US soil in over a century raged across the island of Maui, destroying the old capital city of Lahaina, leaving in its wake immense loss, pain, grief, anger, and sadness across the community.

I was extremely apprehensive about proceeding with this EDance as scheduled, because I felt ashamed that my role was non-essential in a time of crisis, and that there were more important things that could be prioritised. However the organisers and other dancers from the community reaffirmed with me in the lead up that this Dance was important, even amidst a crisis like this. 

They advised that even though many dancers in the community may need to attend to other priorities, those that were drawn to the sacred space would be there, as it has been cultivated as a space where the community can gather to process trauma, to express their grief, and to support each other.

We decided to proceed with the dance, and give the powerful intention of Strength & Resilience, to honour these attributes within the survivors and the community. 

All throughout the dance, there was a heavy grief in the air, a communal sense of loss and sadness that I saw expressed in waves of different human emotions. I witnessed a wide spectrum of responses - singing, crying, yelling, hugging, and more, amidst a sea of beautiful humans coming together in this space, dancing to music, just like we have done for thousands of years.  

When the dance was over, amidst the sea of sadness and grief, there was a notable feeling of relief, as the time and space given to express themselves through movement had been cathartic, and it was an honour to hear words of gratitude and love reflected back to me for facilitating this extremely raw, and powerful container. The power of this dance is a testament to the strength of the Maui dance community that I feel lucky to have witnessed.

I am extremely grateful to the Hulahula Kai community for having me there for the dance, especially during this difficult time, and I honour those that passed, and the strength and resilience of the survivors of this tragedy. 

With love and respect,
HAFNER

Ecstatic Dance @ Hulahula Kai, Maui 13-8-23

I hope you enjoy the live recording of this special ecstatic dance set, played at Kalanimua, the heart of the ecstatic dance movement born on Big Island back in the early 2000s.

One of the themes of this mix was to bring forth the transformative power of the water element, weaving lyrics, soundscapes and an invocation of 'agua de estralis' beautifully sung by local musician Gabby Holt throughout the journey.

Alongside this theme i chose to play some renditions of Vivaldis four seasons throughout the mix (reimagined by Max Richter)- 'Spring' to open up the floor with excitement and wonder, 'Winter' in the middle to challenge the dancers and transition to a more moody vibe, and 'Autumn' at the end to finish with a sense of beauty and gratitude.

The Kalani dancefloor is one of my favourites in the world. 
It is such an electric and incredible container for movement and connection, held by a beautiful and diverse range of dedicated local dancers, and throughout this set I felt the vibrancy of each and every individual on the dancefloor, which made for an ecstatic experience of my own behind the decks. 

Please enjoy and share the love <3
HAFNER

REC002

Ecstatic Dance @ Kalani, Big Island Hawai'i 20-08-23

Jackie O. Bar Berlin 98: Winter Roses * Ballads (Gone But Not Forgotten)
By OCTUPONE (Tea*Eye Productions) : BERLIN

A Tribute to Jackie O Beach Club, Berlin Germany 2011-2018
In corporation with SLOW
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1 Anthony Newley - Darling, It's Time
2 Dana Shanti - Off Guard
3 Thomas Reid - clue
4 Hot Apple Band - 'Til The End (Again)
5 Marcy Luarks - April Girl
6 Papik - Wives and Lovers
7 Aghiad - Hommos
8 Be.Lanuit - El Picador Telepathico
9 Chris Brain - Golden Days
10 Erlend Øye - Wichita Lineman
11 Meernaa - Bhuta Kala
12 Jerry Dugger - I'm Lost
13 Beharie - Deserve It
14 Ayla Nereo - Flicker
15 Skinshape - Amnesia
16 Terry Reid - River
17 Snail Mail - Let's Find an Out
18 Quique González - ¿Qué es lo que será?
19 Credit Electric - phony
20 Dolly Valentine - Talking to the Ghost of Elvis
21 Erny Belle - Island Time
22 Flyte - Better Than Blue
23 Tex Crick - Barefoot Blues
24 Elijah Johnston - Social Smoker
25 Carolina Alabau - Veinte Años
26 Jacob Bellens - Electric Tension
27 Ruben Lester - Doce Horas
28 Emma Bale - lavender salt
29 Jerry Dugger - I'll Leave The Lights On For You
30 Karen Souza - Laisse Tomber Les Filles
31 BRING ME THE HEARTS - Together Again
32 Tex Crick - Supernatural
33 Bastards Of Soul with Keite Young
34 Meadowlark - No Man's Land
35 Casapalma - Las Avellanas
36 Flyte - Speech Bubble
37 Agustina Pampin - Cada vez que paso por tu casa
38 Aboukir - Last Monday
39 Lily & Madeleine - Ocean Ave
40 Al Menne - Kill Me
41 Marcia Hines - So Far Away
42 Danny O'Keefe - Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues (Live)
43 Flyte - Everyone's a Winner
44 Felix Ames - Half A Man
45 Clio - Carambolage (ft. Alex Beaupain)
46 Jay-Jay Johanson - Finally (Full Version)
47 Dean Owens - Pictures (feat. Neilson Hubbard & Will Kimbrough)
48 Luiz Murá - Águila Andina
49 Credit Electric - $@Lt
50 Talk Talk - April 5th (2013 Remaster)
51 CelloGayageum - Spacetime
52 ATA Records - Siren's Sea
53 Ed Motta - Buddy Longway

Jackie O. Bar Berlin 98: Winter Roses * Ballads (Gone But Not Forgotten)

This is probably the most fun ecstatic dance set I have played in Melbourne to date! 

This set includes 20 minutes of warm up music before the invocation and dancing - and traverses through a wide range of genres; downtempo, classical, global bass, trap, glitch hop, drum & bass, world, afro/latin/organic house, arabesque, breaks & techno. 

I even teased in a 90s throwback i never thought i would play on the EDance-floor, ended up playing the whole song and it was one of the most memorable moments of the night.

If you you are keen for a journey, strap in and enjoy :)

Ecstatic Dance MELBOURNE - 9.2.24

This set was an absolute delight to perform, the second edition of seven, focusing on the Sacral Chakra & the water element - intending to evoke sensuality, creativity, sexuality, self-expression, bliss and flow. 

This is a super special journey that begins and ends with a beautiful poem centered around the journey of a raindrop from the skies to the ocean, created by the equally beautiful Emina Ashman. 

Was a privilege to work with the team at Centre Of You in Prahran, my first time at the venue and it felt like an embrace from an old friend.

Please enjoy and feel free to share this with anyone who may enjoy this musical and poetic creative expression.

<3 
HAFNER

Ecstatic Dance: Sacral Chakra Activation @ Energy in Motion

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I love to play emotive, energizing electronic dance music, often drawn towards deep, downtempo electronica influenced from instrumental and organic soundscapes from the many cultures of this world. 

My intent is to create meaningful musical journeys suited to anything from a meditative state of reflection, hypnotic movements, and all the way through to ecstatic dance. 

Creating, or shifting the vibe of a space with intention and style is the core element of my sets, using an ebb and flow of musical moods to mold that of the listener, and to move the heart, the body and the soul.

Ecstatic Dance @ Hulahula Kai, Maui 13-8-23

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