EARLY ACCESS
Summer Campout 2026
June 11-14, 2025
Camp Timber Trails, Tolland, MA
Limited early access tickets now available
WELCOME TO DANCE BEYOND
—an all-ages festival that goes beyond the ordinary — bringing together Ecstatic Dance communities from across the Northeast US for a truly transformative experience.
Here, we celebrate more than just movement; we embrace the magic that happens when we come together, dance deeply, and grow collectively.
FROM DAILY ECSTATIC DANCES
— guided by renowned facilitators and DJs, live musical performances, embodiment workshops, talks about social justice and communal wellbeing, to indigenous ceremonies led by elders from different wisdom traditions, there will be a variety of experiences intended to awaken your spirit, free your body and connect with a supportive community.
Enjoy nourishing organic food, recharge at the tea temple, take a dip in the lake, and be one with the beautiful land.
2025 LINEUP
Supaman aka Christian Takes Gun Parrish, is a Native American dancer and innovative hip hop artist from the Apsáalooke Nation in Montana. He has dedicated his life to empowering and spreading a message of hope, pride and resilience through his original art form.
Mose weaves ephemeral chanting of sacred songs and calls to love, kindness and compassion, often bringing in live musicians to create something improvisational connected with that particular place and time.
Alsarah & the Nubatones are a Brooklyn-based band led by Sudanese-American singer, songwriter, and ethnomusicologist Alsarah. Since 2011, the group blends traditional East African music with modern influences, creating a sound they describe as "East African retro-pop".
Samir LanGus is a Grammy nominated musician, born and raised in the city of Agadir, Morocco. LanGus makes great use of this traditional repertoire, & adds his own, contemporary spin with additional jazz instrumentation. Taken as a whole, he fuses a centuries old North African tradition with the pulse and attitude of New York City now.
Tasha Blank is a student of somatic healing, shadow work, story and ceremony, her nervous system-based approach to transformation through movement is a wild invitation into your most powerful expression.
Yemanjo is a project of producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Ben Harris. Yemanjo’s music is a unique fusion of downtempo and organic house beats with traditional sounds from Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.
Omar Aena creates a transformative space through music, where the sounds move the body to become a vessel for liberation, unity, and authentic expression.
FlavYa is a dynamic DJ and producer bridging the musical worlds of New York and Brazil. With her eclectic style, she’s been blending traditional rhythms from various cultures, with a special focus on Brazilian, Latin, and dance music, for over a decade.
Adrian DiMatteo is a musician and sound meditation facilitator with a global reach and over 20 years of experience. His work blends music, consciousness, and healing, drawing from diverse traditions and styles.
Althaea (Charlotte Malin Collins) is a musician and singer/songwriter whose work blends music, ritual, and healing. Her style invites deep presence, emotional expression, and communal connection.
Benny weaves together practices learned from several great teachers to bring forth his own integrated approach to Qigong that is accessible, fun, and powerful.
Brando is a DJ and producer known for blending polyrhythmic world electronic, soulful house, and experimental dance music. His journey began in childhood, rooted in funk and deep listening.
Brialle Ringer is a somatic healer and emotional alchemist whose work channels sacred rage into loving action. She helps changemakers embody freedom and transform pain into powerful, justice-driven expression.
Captain Kale loves to nourish people and empower guests to deepen their connection with healthy and sustainable food. “Food is love! How we source our food can help nourish our connection to the Earth, each other and ourselves.”
Dani Sundream and Clover lead soulful, collaborative singing circles that blend harmony, rhythm, and gentle soundscapes. Drawing on their backgrounds as performers and teachers, they create inclusive spaces for vocal exploration and expression.
Haleh Liza Gafori is a vocalist, poet, and performance artist of Persian descent whose work bridges American free verse and Persian mystic poetry. Her performances and translations bring Rumi’s spirit into a contemporary voice.
Izzy Wise is a multi-instrumentalist and DJ known for eclectic, global dance music. Blending genres like Turkish, Balkan, Cumbia, Brazilian, and Funk, he brings vibrant, genre-spanning energy to every set.
James Bird is a singer and poet whose mythic songs explore love, loss, and the mysteries of life. With soaring melodies and emotive lyrics, he creates a sonic space for reflection, healing, and resilience.
Lawrence Dreyfuss (DJ Oatmeal) is a yoga and meditation teacher, ecstatic dance DJ, and guide at Othership. Blending breathwork, movement, and mysticism, he creates transformative spaces for reflection and reconnection.
DJ Luminus (Marek) is a DJ and organizer known for his vibrant mixes of funk, global bass, and melodic house. His sets blend organic and electronic rhythms, taking listeners on a global musical journey.
Marsseia is a music producer, DJ, and sound artist known for crafting immersive, high-vibrational soundscapes. She blends live instruments, poetry, and global rhythms to create transformative dance journeys.
Marty Keiser is a multidisciplinary artist most recently performing in Simon McBurney’s critically acclaimed Die Zauberflöte at the Metropolitan Opera. He is a member of the Ecstatic Dance community since 2017, holds an MFA in Acting from Columbia, facilitates meditation, medicine experiences, psychedelic integration, and is a Guide at Othership.
Morgana is a NY-based Sonic Alchemist & event producer known for her unique "Melodic Magic" style, blending Organic House, Folktronica, and Progressive World Music with Techno and Trance. She creates transformative, high-vibrational journeys that awaken and unite the body & spirit.
Moti, with 36 years of Contact Improvisation experience, creates a supportive, non-competitive space for movement exploration. Based in Greenfield, MA, he emphasizes embodied presence and compassionate self-connection in his workshops.
Nessa Norich guides groups through embodied practices to release grief and heartbreak, fostering collective support and healing. Her work helps individuals move through personal and collective struggles, reminding us we are not meant to carry it alone.
Oihana is a healing artist and ritual performer from the Basque Country, blending dance, circus, and spirituality. Creator of SEER Dance and "In Service of Love," she guides participants in exploring and transforming emotions through movement and sacred dance.
Priestess Francesca embodies taboo. As a Somatic Sexologist, Dominatrix, and Ordained Priestess, she embraces the path others avoid. She urges you to confront your desires, dark fantasies, and taboo urges – forces that will transform your sex and your life.
Richard is a multi-instrumentalist and rhythm keeper who uses ancient instruments like frame drums, tambourines, rattles and bells to help people explore new places within themselves.
Shoko Tamai is a Japanese-Korean choreographer based in NYC, blending ballet, contemporary dance, and martial arts to explore human connection and environmental consciousness.
Nasimiyu Murumba (aka Simi Yuyu) is a multi-instrumentalist, improviser, dancer, educator, facilitator, and CircleSong steward. She is passionate about the healing power of communal music-making. She seeks to empower others to reclaim their creativity and voices.
Spasiba aka Katya Stepanov is a creator, advisor, and experiential alchemist, guiding visionary creatives through transformation. She combines storytelling, immersive design, and intuitive strategy to help others bring their most aligned work to life.
Toni Bergins is dedicated to helping people connect with their bodies, heal, and embrace their authentic uniqueness. She empowers others to break free from perfectionism and the "not good enough" mindset, inspiring healing and expression.
Ursidae is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ, known for intricate, funky, and dreamy sounds. With a background in classical piano, jazz, funk, and electronic music, he leads Ecstatic Dance DC and explores diverse musical influences.
VENUE
Our venue for the weekend will be a gorgeous summer camp nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires on 414 acres of community-owned land, 3 hours from NYC.
Here you will find a main field for Ecstatic Dances, an outdoor amphitheater for intimate live music performances, the barefoot ballroom for workshops, a beautiful lake to swim in, cabins, showers, camping spaces and so much more.
OFFERINGS
Dance & Movement Experiences
Live Music & DJs
Workshops & Ceremony
Talks & Kids Programming
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
“Magic - full of synchronicity. It was both an exhilarating blast of a good time and perhaps the deepest and most consequential inner work I have ever done.”
— Steve
“Beyond what I could have ever imagined - it was my first year, i went alone and completely blind, it was magic”
—Andy
This is THE most exceptional festival/retreat I’ve ever attended and I will NEVER shut up about how amazing it was! I made friends/family for life. I felt so deeply held, loved, accepted and supported in a way I haven’t felt in a very long time. It’s brought me a sense of belonging and family. It felt like a coming home to myself and a reunion with and spirits from other lifetimes. I can’t wait to come back next year and bring friends.
— Laura
“Loving, transformational, gooey, life affirming, heart opening. The people I met were so authentic and I was honored to connect so deeply with other participants.”
—Anonymous
