Ecstatic Dance Baltimore

09/25/2026

Joining us for our October dance gathering will be Ahlam Khamis and resident Dj, James Patrick or James Nasty as some may know him by.

Ahlam Khamis is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, writer, and educator based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her work combines theater and video directing, writing, installation, performance, video, sculpture, and to explore memory, political struggle, displacement, and the relationship between personal experience and collective history.

Khamis is the founder and artistic director of the Baltimore Freedom Theatre, an organization dedicated to creating politically engaged performance, interdisciplinary art, and community-based cultural programming. It aims to continue the work of her late, great cousin Juliano Mer Khamis who directed the Jenin Freedom Theatre in Jenin, Palestine.

Will you be joining us on the dance floor Oct 2? Need more details? Visit ecstaticdancebaltimore.org for more.

08/21/2026

We’re back! Joining us for our September dance gathering will be DJ BiBi Beatz from Charleston, SC and Charlotte James.

08/05/2026

Friendly Reminder: The Ecstatic Dance Baltimore team will be away at Higher Love ❤️‍🔥Festivals and Retreats Ecstatic Dance Campout this weekend. Our next dance gathering at St Luke's Church on the Avenue will be Friday September 4 with guest Dj 🖤Habibah “Kalianna” Palmer🌺 .

06/12/2026

On July 3, join us as we welcome DJ Shango back to DJ our monthly dance gathering. Danielle Branche-Brown will also be back leading us in a juicy embodied movement warm-up.

DJ Shango is a sonic alchemist weaving ancestral rhythms with deep, immersive electronic beats. Rooted in Afro-diasporic tradition and elevated by tribal house, Afro-house, and global bass, his sets are not just music — they are ritual experiences.

With a sound that awakens the body and stirs the soul, DJ Shango creates transformative dance floors where ancient energy meets modern rhythm. Whether commanding the stage at high-vibe festivals, luxury wellness retreats, or elite nightlife venues, he brings a powerful fusion of culture, spirit, and sound.

For those seeking more than just a DJ — but a curated, high-vibrational experience — DJ Shango delivers unforgettable journeys through music.

Danielle Branche-Brown, LCMFT (she/her) is a therapist, embodiment coach, and founder of the Self-Care Academy. She is the creator of Sensual Zen, a movement practice that blends yoga, somatics, and intuitive dance to support nervous system regulation, self-trust, and authentic expression. Danielle believes movement is medicine and approaches facilitation as a giving of gifts—offering guidance and invitations through movement—while honoring that your body is your truest instructor. Her warm-ups emphasize safety, curiosity, and self-permission, creating space for dancers to arrive fully and move from truth rather than expectation.

Wanna dance with us? Find out more at our website including how you can register. Ecstaticdancebaltimore.org

05/22/2026

We are excited to welcome back Afr0delic as our guest dj for our June dance gathering.

Afr0delic specializes in liberating, afro-diasporic riddim. They are a Baltimore-based, Jamaican-raised global DJ and Producer who makes cultures kiss on the dancefloor. They are very passionate about authentic sonic soul connection, creating an experience that is ancestrally empowering, heart-felt, and freeing.

In just 4 years, Afr0delic has rocked venues all over the East Coast and beyond. The Sound Sourceress is currently the resident DJ of , live radio show on WEAA 88.9FM, Afr0-Delicacies Radio on Half Moon BK, and the Open Mic. Most recently, DJ Afr0delic was honored to be a headlining DJ at Artscape 2025, the largest free outdoors arts festival in the US, as well as play overseas in popular beach clubs from the Dominican Republic all the way to India.

We’re also excited to welcome Imani back o Ecstatic Dance Baltimore for a grounding and immersive sound bath experience. Imani is a multidisciplinary artist, sound facilitator, and birthworker with a background in public health and human-centered strategy. Her practice weaves together vibration, care, ritual, and collective healing to create spaces for rest, release, and reconnection. Through intentional sound and resonance, she invites participants into a deeply nourishing and transformative experience.

Want to dance with us June 5? ecstaticdanceBaltimore.org for more info

05/08/2026

04/22/2026

In May, we’ll be revisiting our 4 year at St. Luke’s celebration by welcoming Precious Thyme to facilitate this joyous occasion with James Patrick Djing

Precious Thyme (they/them) is a Black nonbinary yoga instructor, movement conjurer, and dancefloor poltergeist. They teach power and restorative yoga across the country and internationally, and they currently teach regularly with in Baltimore. Outside of yoga, Precious is a trained facilitator and healing justice advocate, dedicating their life to liberation and reclamation of q***r and trans black communities. Whether they are on the stage, on the mat, or in the cypher, they offer safe refuge for folks to experience the healing power of unapologetic movement, communal intimacy, and sweat-based release. Expect whimsy, tenderness, and permission to play.

Their warm-ups focus on deep internal listening, showing each part of the body love, and calling on your ancestors to meet you on this divine ecstatic journey.

04/03/2026

We sadly must postpone until May 1.

04/03/2026

We just got news that we must postpone our event this evening. Word has been passed to us that Good Friday mass is being held this evening at St. Luke's and we won't be able to also be in the building playing music. We will gather to dance again and celebrate our 4 year milestone on Friday May 1. Be well in the meantime and see you soon.

03/20/2026

Join us as we celebrate 4 years at St. Luke’s in April on Friday the 3rd. Charlotte James will guide us through a gentle movement warmup and soothe us with a post dance sound bath. Our Co-founder, James Patrick aka James Nasty will be our Dj for this joyous occasion. As always, all bodies are welcome and we hope to see you on the dance floor.