
AMC Friday Ecstatic Dance w/ DJ Mikaya + Startribe
A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.
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