Ecstatic Dance Festival
Music - Movement - Community
July 22 - 26
with Seth Newman, Dee Upite (Dee) and friends
A Conscious Gathering of Dance, Live Music, Movement, Yoga, Meditations, Breathwork, Gong Baths, Bioenergetics, Saunas, Cacao & much more!
Step into a 5-day (or weekend) immersive wellness festival devoted to Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement, music, nature connection, and holistic wellbeing.
This is more than a dance event, it’s a transformational gathering where body, heart, and spirit come alive beneath the summer sky.
This is your call to move freely, live consciously, and celebrate togetherness.
Dance with the land. Breathe with the trees.
Listen to your body.
Your mind, body, and soul will thank you.
Festival Summary
Begins on:
Wednesday July 22 at 16:00
Ends on:
Sunday July 26 at 16:00
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights
Hosted by:
Seth and Dee
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Co-create his year’s festival and shape the experience with us! (apply by 1 April)
◈DJs, Musicians, Facilitators, Performers, Yoga, Sound Healers – apply here.
◈Bodyworkers, Massage Therapists – apply here.
📍FESTIVAL PROGRAMME & LINE UP: ECSTATICDANCEFESTIVAL.CO.UK
(to be updated with 2026 line-up in May)
“That was a very beautiful experience. An amazing journey inward & out. To express in a free space filled with joyful vibes & gorgeous smiling faces. In sound, in rhythm, in motion, in colour, in sweat, the Dance, the Soul.” — Cath
Festival Highlights…
A vibrant programme to inspire, nourish, and expand you:
💜 Ecstatic Dance journeys/ DJ-led movement experiences (multiple sessions) plus Live music with URUBU Dance Tribe Afro-Brazilian musicians
💜 Variety of transformational workshops & experiences: Yoga, Guided Meditations, Bioenergetics, Breathwork, Singing & Sound Journeys, Trance Dance Rituals & Active Meditations, Saunas & Cold plunges, Sauna whisking sessions, Cacao & Chai.
💜 Heart-led community connection, Nature walks & grounding rituals
💜 Alcohol and drug-free environment
💜 Wholesome vegetarian meals, teas & chai, 3x meals per day, x12 total OR x7 total for weekend attendees (we all eat together at set meal times) Plus an outdoor Cafe & Healthy Bar (for coffee, cake and other yummy creations!)
💜 Hangout on comfy sofas, chat, sing, slackline, play frisbee & soak up festival vibes
💜 Relaxing and Rejuvenating Massage/ Bodywork offerings (extra cost)
💜 Facilities with hot water/ bathrooms
💜 Camping / Campervans/ Bell Tents/ Private Accommodation options
…and plenty of space to rest, integrate, and simply be!
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“ What a profound experience! The music was so beautiful … it carried me effortlessly inward facilitating a deep connection to Spirit, moving my body in a way that I felt I had little control over. It was magical! Thank you ” — Ashley
What this Festival offers…
💜 Awaken the dancer within! Dance to feel alive, find your creativity, and free your body and mind through conscious dance and dance barefoot on the earth under open skies as your reconnect with your body, creativity, and inner rhythm.
💜 Experience a transformational adventure that supports personal growth and authentic expression.
💜 Learn powerful exercises for grounding, releasing fear/stress/ tension/ trauma from the body and developing deeper presence and body awareness.
💜 Share meaningful moments with a conscious, inclusive community as you attune to Nature and the living environment, release stress and come home to your Ecstatic-Self!
💜 Experiential not-to-be-missed festival!
Who is this for …
💜 Whether you’re deepening an existing practice or discovering conscious dance for the first time, or perhaps looking for a way to better deal with the everyday stresses of life, get away from the City life and connect to Nature or whether you just simply want to try new body-mind based exercises, dance & laugh, meet and connect with new people, you’ll find welcoming facilitators, open-hearted people, and a down-to-earth spiritual atmosphere.
💜 Come solo, with a partner, or with friends, many arrive alone & leave feeling part of a tribe.
💜 Open to all adults (18+), no prior dance experience required
💜 Ideal for lovers of ecstatic dance, wellness festivals, embodiment, yoga, music, saunas and nature.Join us and discover the positive benefits for yourself.
“Thank you guys. This was an exceptional experience of deep healing, awakening, and opening. I feel so light, peaceful, and full of Love. Through the workshops we took, I touched some of my wounds, gently but deeply releasing and healing what was ready to be alchemised. Thank you to all the other lovely participants. Please organise the next one soon! ” — Tanja
Meet your Facilitators
Seth Newman
Seth is a DJ, facilitator, and pioneer of the UK Ecstatic Dance scene. With a background in community music, world percussion, and decades of embodied practice, he founded Ecstatic Dance London in 2009, weaving live Afro-Brazilian rhythms with conscious dance and active meditation. His work is deeply informed by humanistic and body psychotherapy, tantra, and the human potential movement, creating spaces that are powerful, grounded, and heart-led.
Diana Upite (Dee)
Diana (Dee) is the nurturing pulse of Ecstatic Dance London and the festival. A master organiser, singer, and ceremonial creatrix. With roots in classical and contemporary music, cacao, sound journeys, sauna rituals, and bodywork, she brings devotion, beauty, and deep care to every detail.
Together, Seth and Diana create transformational experiences that invite connection, embodiment, and collective awakening.
Dance Back Into Your Wild, Free, Radiant Self!
Come as you are and leave feeling expanded, grounded, and deeply connected. From ecstatic dance journeys to sound healing, nature rituals, saunas, and shared meals, every moment is designed to nourish your whole being. If your soul has been craving freedom, expression, and real connection this gathering is calling you.
Festival & Accommodation Costs
Earlybird tickets
£420 Early Bird ticket till May 31
Your ticket includes:
Full access to all workshops, music, and events
5 days / 4 nights camping included. You can choose private or indoor accommodation at an additional cost when booking.
All meals and teas
Sauna access and festival facilities
Standard tickets
£460
Weekend ticket:
£240
*camping/ campervans only.
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Payment Plan
We understand that everyone's financial situation is unique, so we've designed our payment plan with flexibility in mind.
Secure your place by spreading the total cost into manageable instalments. We offer the option to pay a deposit and spread the balance over the remaining months before the payment deadline which is a few weeks before the start of the event. Payment plans are free, and payment dates will be clearly outlined when you book.
Cancellation & Refunds
Our Cancellation policy can be found here.
Food at Leela
All food is vegetarian, drawing inspiration from cuisines from around the world. Garden produce is used when available including green salads and culinary herbs.
There is a separate tea making area with a wide range of beverages which include herbal teas, coffee, decaf, green and black teas, hot chocolate, plus cow’s milk and alternative milks.
We cater for the following diets …
Dairy-free / Egg-free
Gluten Free
Sugar conscious
Vegan and vegetarian
Food is prepared in a shared kitchen where allergens are present. See our food information page for details.
Volunteer for this Event
FAQs:
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The Ecstatic Dance Festival is a conscious movement & wellbeing gathering (150-300 people) focused on ecstatic dance, embodiment practices, music, nature connection & holistic wellness. Includes ecstatic dance journeys, yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound baths, singing, saunas, cacao & much more!
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Absolutely. Many people attend solo. The festival is known for its friendly, conscious, and welcoming community, making it easy to connect and feel at home.
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No experience is required. The festival is open to beginners and everyone is welcome to attend.
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This is a conscious, alcohol-free and drug-free event. We aim to create a safe, grounded space for deep connection, presence, and embodied awareness. Please respect this and don’t consume any substances at the festival. We reserve the right to ask anyone breaking these rules to leave the festival.
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No. Unfortunately dogs and other pets are not permitted on site.
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Between 130-200 people so not an overwhelming festival experience with thousands of people, intimate and a great way to get to know the fellow festival attendees.
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7:20AM – 8:30 AM Good Morning Active Meditation/ Movement Practice or Yoga
8:30 AM –9:30 AM Yummy Breakfast
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Morning Gathering, Ecstatic Dance & Sharings, Workshops
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Magnificent Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Dishes Help
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM Sauna/ Massages/ Workshops
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Delicious Dinner
6:50 PM – 7:50 PM Dishes Help
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Evening Ecstatic Dance / Workshops
10:00 PM – 00:00 PM Campfire/ Sauna/ Dance Parties / Workshops
*PLEASE NOTE: this is just an example schedule, all workshops and timings might change slightly as we want to offer some flexibility with the schedule.
Applications are now open to co-create this year’s festival and shape the experience with us! (apply by 1 April)
◈DJs, Musicians, Facilitators, Performers, Yoga, Sound Healers – apply here.◈Bodyworkers, Massage Therapists – apply here.
📍FESTIVAL PROGRAMME & LINE UP:ECSTATICDANCEFESTIVAL.CO.UK(to be updated with 2026 line up in May)