Puna is where the Ecstatic Dance moniker started.  I remember the first CD I burned for Max Fathom, who was vetting me after I offered to play Warmup sets for him.  Near 15 years later, Ecstatic Dance is still a mainstay of the Puna - Hawaii Community.  
I awoke this Sunday morning feeling anxious.  I really, *really* wanted this homecoming set to reintroduce myself to the Community with as much *love* and *passion* as possible.  

This is a recording of the full 2 hour improvised Ecstatic Dance Journey at Hawaiian Sanctuary on 2018/10/14.

Improvised Setlist:
>> Crystal Nada - 弁財天 - Benzaiten @crystalnada
>> Danit Treubig - Cura Sana (Andres Cordoba Cover)
>> Nicola Cruz - Cocha Runa (ft Tanya Sánchez) @nicolacruz
>> The Gaudan Project - Bal @the-gaudan-project
>> Vicious - This Dub Is Untitled @vicnorman
>> Ayla Nereo - Show Yourself (The Human Experience remix) @ayla-nereo
>> Pacific Patterns - Early Bird @pacificpatterns
>> CloZee - Spiral @clozee
>> Eduardo Castillo & Bora Uzer - Road to Tulum (Original Mix) @eduardocastillo
>> Nicola Cruz - La Cosecha (Captain Planet Remix) @nicolacruz
>> Soohan - Trap Mome! - Oratnitza (Soohan Remix) @soohan
>> Missy Elliot vs DJ Snake x Artistic Raw - Get Ur Freak On x Magenta Riddim  (Scooter Bootleg / Moombahton) @missyelliott @djsnake @artisticraw
>> Kozmo & Provider - Mumbo Jumbo @kozmoradio @providermusick
>> Masia One - 3 Warriors Tongue (Illgates Remix) Eq'd [Dks]  @masiaone @ill-gates
>> Simcha - Airtist (Soohan's Shake Dem Dreads Remix) @soohan
>> Zakir - Save the Children (David Mayer Remix) @zakir_a
>> MEUTE - Rej @muete
>> Pablo Fierro - Baobab @pablo-fierro-official
>> Volo - Atlantic @volovibes
>> Elder Island - Bamboo @elderisland
>> Bonobo - Second Sun @bonobo
>> Henriq - Sons do Monte (field recordings) @henriq-aka-zen-baboon

Puna Ecstatic Dance

Ecstatic Dance @ Hawaiian Sanctuary - October 2018

Sky Makai is one the facilitators of the original Ecstatic Dance on Hawai'i Island. 
A dancer at heart, Sky joined Ecstatic Dance at Kalani Honua in the early days when Ecstatic Dance was only a handful of people and unheard of -  except as a concept in Gabrielle Roth’s seminal book: Maps to Ecstasy 
Sky began providing opening music with Ecstatic Dance’s founder, Max Fathom.  Later, Sky took part in the original Ecstatic Dance Facilitator workshops, becoming one of Kalani Ecstatic Dance's core team of facilitators.   

Staying true to the roots of Ecstatic Dance, Sky's sets observe a distinguishable arc.  These musical journeys pay homage to Gabrielle Roth's influential practice of observing and moving through a “Wave” of musical selections.  The practice involves considering how waves are inherent in all of nature; our life cycles, our relationships, and in our most intimate moments.
Sky’s musical journeys are designed to reach intense and energetic ecstasy while also encouraging introspection and emotional release.
We love Sky’s passion and dedication to our Ritual Community Movement Journey, his dedication to personal growth, and his love of helping others.

Today, Sky is a steward and resident Facilitator of Ecstatic Dance at Kalani Honua, having previously been co-founder of Ecstatic Dance at Honoka’a as well as Ecstatic Dance in Williams, Oregon.

In an effort to preserve the history this worldwide phenomenon, Sky created on an unofficial Ecstatic Dance Facilitator Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MeU3X6Gz3BIXrEFEfFpmZJhrO0GsWDOL4hWMPdYT6IY/mobilebasic

Born-again Lithuanian-American based in Hawai’i 
Aloha ‘aina, Gardener, Crafter, Light Spreader

Creating a journey fueled by luscious melodies and brainwave beats to drop you into the rhythms of your soul and move your body in sweet delight.

See "Riversight DJs" profile for more uploaded sets!!!

Coach de spinning. Coach en danse créative MERKADance. Je mix toute mes sessions. J'adore amener l'auditoire dans un voyage virtuel.

J'ai découvert depuis quelques années Ecstatic Dance... Wow. Merci aux DJ venus du monde entier! Ils nous fournissent un beau mélange de styles musicaux qui agrémente mes journées en dansant!

We connect and share the DJ sets from live Ecstatic Dance journeys around the world!

All the sets here have been created/recorded at an Ecstatic Dance production with live dancers. Our productions are intentional gatherings, follow an energetic journey-arch, have a minimum time-length or one hour and incorporate professionally curated and mixed global electronic sounds and tracks to uplift the spirit and inspire free-form dancing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to inclusivity, and are currently ~100 regular events internationally and growing. Enjoy!

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P.S.S. If you feel called to support this free (and freeing!) initiative, no tip is too small via our Venmo. Love you!

Ecstatic Dance @ Hawaiian Sanctuary - October 2018

Sky Makai - Ecstatic Dance Music