Set your mind free, and let your body go in a joyful, open, and loving
environment.
Ecstatic Dance is a free-form, non-verbal dance drawing
numerous participants from the local community and surrounding areas of
the island.
When: weekly on Sunday mornings, 10:15 am to 1:00 pm and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings of the month
Cost: In place of the activity
fee, a $5-15 donation is requested
Location: This dance is in the southern tip of the Big Island in the Puna district, south of Hilo and Pahoa at the Kalani Oceanside Resort.
Directions: http://www.kalani.com/guest/directions.php
Driving to Kalani from the Hilo International Airport (ITO)
- Leaving the Hilo airport, turn left at traffic light onto Kanoelehua Ave/ Highway 11 South.
- Continue on Hwy 11 until you are out of town (about 5.9 miles).
- Turn left onto Kea'au Pahoa Bypass Road/ Highway 130 South and continue for 21 miles (passing Pahoa).
- Just past a green church and in sight of the ocean, a sign will direct you either to Kalapana or End of Road. Turn left towards Kalapana, then curve right.
- Follow this short road to a stop sign at a T-junction and turn left onto Kalapana-Kapoho Rd/ Coastal Highway 137.
- After about 5 miles, between the 17 and 18 mile-markers, and a half-mile beyond Kalapana Sea View Estates, Kalani will be on your left, marked with a lighted entrance sign.
Check the weekly schedule for dates and times at http://www.kalani.com/activities_schedule.htm |
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I have been to the Kalani ecstatic dance a couple times. This dance is deejayed and the first time I went their was some live music. I love that the dance floor is packed - you do not lack for fellow dancing bodies to move with. The space is big & screened, with a view of the ocean right across the street and a great dance floor. The back of the space has mats for people to stretch and children to play. Yes, I love that I can bring my husband and daughter to this dance! I usually show up around 11am and around that time someone facilitates a group meditation or movement inspiration - both times I experienced these they were beautiful. I enjoy the freedom this dance offers to move in my own way, self-guided, and to diverse music. The first time I went to Kalani the music tended to be more electronic and fast-paced (which I like but can be intense). The second time their was more of a mix of genres and speeds which I found delightful. I usually find myself leaving a bit early after dancing so hard but that is the beauty of this dance - you can come and go, in and out of your dance, as you need to over a period of three hours every Sunday morning! There is a huge community resource table for sharing and exchanging information. All-in-all if you are looking to dance on the Big Island with a big group of kindred dancing spirits - this is it - go for it!