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Ecstatic Dance Suburbia

We're a small, volunteer-run community holding Sunday morning ecstatic dances in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Barefoot, sober, no steps to learn, no partner needed. All bodies welcome.

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Upcoming Sunday mornings

Why the suburbs

Most ecstatic dances in the area happen in the city at night. We wanted a morning option close to home for people in Arlington Heights, Palatine, Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect and nearby towns, so nobody has to drive downtown to dance.

How a morning goes

We open with a short welcome and a few simple agreements. Then the music starts slow and builds into a wave, and you move however your body wants to. We end with stillness and a closing circle.

Afterwards there's tea and conversation. Stay as long as you like.

Where we dance

Our main home is Mainwood Dance Club in Arlington Heights, and we also hold dances at the Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center in Palatine. Every venue, address and parking tip is on our venues page.

Get involved

Volunteers help set up, greet people at the door and hold the space, and they dance for free. If you facilitate yoga, breathwork, sound or movement, we'd love to hear from you on our contact page.

Questions people ask

Is Ecstatic Dance Suburbia the same as ecstaticdance.app?
Yes. ecstaticdancesuburbia.com and ecstaticdance.app are the same community and the same website.
Do I need dance experience?
No. There are no steps and nothing to perform. You can sway, stretch, lie on the floor or dance hard.
Is it really sober?
Yes. The floor is alcohol and drug free, and we ask people not to talk on the dance floor.
How much is it?
Tickets and pass prices for each date are listed on the tickets page.