North kohala
big island, hawaii

Bringing Kohala Together on the Dance Floor

The intention of Rhythm Sanctuary is to create a safe and open space for freestyle dance movement, where individuals are encouraged to engage in a somatic journey both internally and with community.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Yes, we are back up and dancing this weekend, June 1st)

June 1 - House DJ Blythe

June 8 - House DJ Blythe

June 15 - House DJ Stereogab

Read more about House DJ’s

Interested in helping? Email Lori.


Rhythm Sanctuary Kohala Dance is held every Sunday morning
10:00 am – 11:30 am

  • 10:00 - Music starts

  • 11:25 - Closing Circle

The Barn at Kohala Village
55-514 Hawi Road, Hawi, Hawaii 96719
Hawi is the north side of the Big Island of Hawaii approximately 1 hour north of Kona and 35 minutes from Waimea.

$ 10-15 Sliding Scale Entry
Dance passes: Five dances for $60
Accompanied and Participating children are Free.
Cash, Venmo and Check are accepted

Rhythm Sanctuary Guidelines

Rhythm Sanctuary Keiki (Children) Guidelines


What is Ecstatic Dance?

Ecstatic dance is a free-form dance movement inspired and led by carefully crafted music with the intention of creating a healing journey. The music follows a wave form, starting slow, moving to a peak, and descending into stillness. No dance experience or partner is necessary or needed.

In Ecstatic dance participants gather to dance to music without the need of following the instructions of a leader. In Ecstatic Dance the music is the leader, and participants are free to weave their way through the music.

Ecstatic dance is an environment without observers, judgements, attitudes, conversations, shoes, alcohol, or substances. A space where everyone can feel safe to be spontaneous and move however their body wishes. 

See also Rhythm Sanctuary Guidelines