
AMC Friday Ecstatic Dance w/ DJ Esmae
A guided ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Esmae, blending tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer heart centered passages. Starts with a warmup and opening circle before a freeform, communal movement journey.
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