About this experience

A weekly open-air movement gathering — no talking on the floor, no alcohol, no choreography. Curated musical arc from slow to intense and back down, open to complete beginners.

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Highlights

Curated musical arc from slow to intense and back down
No talking on the dance floor, no alcohol, no choreography
Open to complete beginners — move however feels right
Runs weekly on Emberleaf's open-air deck

What's included

Entry to the weekly circle
Curated live-mixed music

What to bring

Comfortable clothing you can move in
Water bottle

Hosted by

Emberleaf Sri Lanka

A jungle-set space in Midigama that has become a reference point for breathwork and sound healing on Sri Lanka's south coast. Emberleaf builds its programs around small groups and strong facilitation rather than volume, which is part of why practitioners travel here specifically for this work rather than as a side activity during a broader trip. Yoga runs alongside the breathwork and sound offering, sharing the same intentional, unhurried pace.

See Emberleaf Sri Lanka →

Meeting point

Ahangama — Emberleaf Sri Lanka Open in Maps →

How to find us

Emberleaf Sri Lanka, open-air deck, Midigama, Ahangama

Ahangama

5–10 min scooter

Weligama

10–15 min

Galle

30–35 min

Mirissa

20–25 min

See Ahangama guide →

Other experiences nearby

Frequently asked questions

1Do I need dance experience?+

No — there's no choreography. It's free movement, open to any body and any experience level.

2Is there alcohol?+

No — ecstatic dance runs alcohol-free by design, part of what keeps the space feeling safe to move freely.

3Is this only in-season?+

It runs weekly, but check current dates since some off-season Fridays may be skipped — the listed date is the next confirmed session.

Friday Ecstatic Dance Circle