FUN | CONNECTION | CONSCIOUSNESS | MUSIC

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LOCATION:

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Situated on the beautiful DOC land - Aongatete Outdoor Recreation Centre: 

834 Wright Road, RD4, Katikati

There will be signs coming into the road and the festival site.

 

 

PLEASE ARRIVE / OPENING CEREMONY:

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Please arrive on Friday, 12th January - from 12pm. There is an option to initially drive into the festival and drop your gear off and then come back to park. Gate opening hours for the rest of the festival are below. The opening ceremony starts at 2pm on Friday - with a delicious Cacao Ceremony and Ecstatic Dance with Jules Bright and Kimba Jade.

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GATE OPENING HOURS:

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The gate will be open during opening hours so no code is needed. Make sure you arrive in the opening hours, otherwise you will be stuck outside! They are: 

Friday, 12pm - 8pm, Saturday, 8am - 8pm, Sunday 8am - 3.30pm

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ACCOMMODATION:

 

Shared dorm accommodation in beds are included in your ticket - onsite. There is NO CAMPING, however a limited number of vans are allowed so please specify by messaging Kimberley directly, that you would like to bring your van. Female dorm available upon request. It is important that everyone feels safe. 

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There is an option to stay Sunday night as well - if you don't feel like leaving right away. Please see below for the link to buy extra accommodation.

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PARKING:

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Parking is before the gate to get into the festival. There is a sign and a parking warden will direct you to head into the festival initially, drop off your gear and be guided by another parking warden and then back to your permanent parking. If there is no more availability for Vans inside the festival - you can park yours here in the carpark, but there are no amenities close. The walk is approx 5 mins. You can leave the festival at anytime and exit the gate but you can't come back into the festival after 8pm. If you have a van parked in the carpark and need to go in and out. Come and see me for a code please.

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VANS:

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If you have booked in your van with me. Please advise the gatekeeper and drive your van very carefully down to the main block. You will be directed where to park your van. It is advised that you arrive between 12pm - 2pm on Friday to get your spot and you won't be able to leave the festival until Sunday 3.30pm.  If your van is in the carpark (as there is no more booked space) then see one of our team for the gate code so you can get out after 8pm.

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RECEPTION:

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There is limited reception at the venue (only in certain spots) - so get all your messages done before hand and get ready to have a relatively phone free weekend. If you need to check on family - this can be done in certain spots. There is no wifi. Please bring cash for the stalls.

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FOOD:

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There are 2 food trucks for you to eat at your leisure as well as cacao. Please feel free to bring your own food and snacks. There are kitchen facilities for you to use, but please keep this at a minimum due to the amount of people at the festival! There is plenty of water to drink. Please bring your own cup, plates and cutlery for your own meals. There is no coffee provided but there is cacao and maca for you to purchase. Hotwater is provided. There are fridges for you to use for your own food. Please label your food.

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WASTE FREE:

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This is a waste free event. That means no rubbish!! Please take home with you what you bring. Please bring your own cup, plates and cutlery for your own meals.

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DRUG, SMOKE AND ALCOHOL FREE:

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Ecstatic Dance is held to support a safe, healthy, clear-minded space (no alcohol or illegal drugs) - everyone is expected to move with awareness and care and respect.  No children under 12 years old are at the festival to ensure the 'no talking space during dance' can be held. 

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SWIMMING HOLE:

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There is a fresh water swimming hole for your leisure. This is a approx 20 minute walk. Please stick to the orange triangle marked tracks. Make sure someone knows that you are going for a walk, for safety. Please be careful not to damage any nature and don't leave any rubbish.  Its a very beautiful spot.

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Ecstatic Dance is held to support a safe, healthy, clear-minded space (no alcohol or illegal drugs) - everyone is expected to move with awareness and care and respect.  No children under 12 years old are at the festival to ensure the 'no talking space during dance' can be held. 

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WHAT TO BRING:

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• Bedding - including blankets, sheets, pillows (anything you need to sleep) - mattresses are provided

• Your own cutlery

• Sunscreen and insect repellent

• Swimming Togs and towel

• Walking shoes

• Your own coffee & plunger (there will be none supplied) but hotwater is provided

• Musical instruments if you want to participate in Open Mic on Saturday night

• Notebook for writing down insights

• Yoga Matt

• Torch / Head Lamp

• Wet weather gear

• Rubbish bags for your own waste to take away

• A smile! 

• PLENTY OF DANCING ENERGY

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WHAT NOT TO BRING:

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• Any kind of disposable wipes (unless you are taking them back with you)

• Glitter

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ENVIRONMENT CARE:

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The whenua, Papatuanuku, is the source of all life. She is the mother. Caring for the whenua is the first priority. Everything else must be measured against this. Ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata.

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Environmental Care Plan Rules:

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Leave no trace, take only pictures

Please only use the sign posted, marked track access to bush track and the waterhole

Please stay out of any roped off bush areas (middle of driveway)

Keep to the track, stay on the orange triangle marked path at all times.

Please do not climb any trees or protruding tree roots; pick any leaves, flowers, twigs or branches; grafitti any trees; nor disturb any wildlife or insects.

Please bring out what you take in, including all rubbish and food scraps

NO FIRES OR OPEN FLAMES

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ECSTATIC DANCE AGREEMENTS:

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This is a freeform movement temple. To maintain ultimate freedom, we agree to the following:

1.  No talking on the dancefloor (or at the altar) - please whisper off the dancefloor only.

2. No street shoes on the dancefloor.

3. No pictures, video or wearing of scent (please be clean)

4. Respect the space - other's space and the collective space. When approaching others:

• Listen for a Yes (get eye contact first)​

• Respect any No (like when they are ignoring you)

• Respect the Solo Dancers Right to their Space

• Hands in prayer at heart means: "I see you, and thank you for the dance (that just ended)".

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This is a Transformational Space for Healing, Prayer, and Freeform Movement. You will be asked to leave if you do not follow these agreements. Thank you!!

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INCLUDED IN THE FESTIVAL:

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2 Nights Accommodation

Ecstatic Dance

DJ's (evenings)

Yoga

Meditation

Breath-work

Stalls

Food Trucks

Mantra/Kirtan

Open mic

Nature/Walks

Fresh water swimming hole & waterfall

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VALUES OF ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL!!:

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To have fun and connect with like-minded people

To honour the authenticity of Ecstatic Dance

To create a safe and sacred space for others to be themselves

To create a space for others to feel, release, embrace and accept

To honour each and everyone on the journey they are on

To move into the light, clearing what is old and illuminating the path of purpose

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