*Full Schedule Below.*
Get ready for a true journey through the cycles of death and rebirth, this will be a Day of the Dead celebration like no other!
Featuring a full program of somatic activities with everything you need to raise your weary spirit from the dead…
Dive into the unknown with a coffin ice plunge, warm your bones with a soothing sauna, gather ‘round the fire pits, explore local vendors, enjoy toasty delights from our local food truck, and dance your souls off to the beats of our tribal house DJ.
PLUS! Bring your festive spirit and flair to win our best-dressed runway costume contest!
This all-ages event is designed to bring the community together in an immersive, mindful celebration of the season.
Take advantage of pre-sales and our early bird discounts before October 18th and join us as we take the plunge into the underworld….
This event is outdoors with plenty of covered shelter to keep you comfortable!
What to expect:
- Ecstatic Dance:** Dance allows an opportunity for the body to release trapped emotion, energy and stress. When we dance, we completely surrender to the rhythm, leading to natural states of ecstasy and bliss. Come as you are and move as you please to the infectious beats of our live DJ and bangin’ sound system, with opening intentions led by Ecstatic Dance Pittsburgh founder and lead supporter, Tricia Chirumbole.
- Cold Plunges & Saunas:** Indulge your senses with invigorating cold water plunges and soothing sauna rounds provided by Eric ten Pas, Tyler Butler, and Andrew McDonald of Pittsburgh TubClub. Far more than learning theory, participants learn via direct experience by exposing themselves to the potent sensations of ice and heat, a therapeutic practice known as Contrast Therapy. They rely on their breath to transition themselves from a fight/flight reaction to a calmer state of deep presence.
- Live DJ:** Spinning tapestries of sound from around the world to accompany your Day of the Dance experience, Pittsburgh based vocalist and mix artist, Jessica Rosario guides you on an epic wave of transformation as you completely surrender to the flow of spirit within you. Featuring a supernatural mix of global electronica and deep tribal beats.
- Somatic Warm-Up & Breathwork:** Set the stage for inner exploration with a guided somatic warm-up led by local health coach Tyler Butler, who specializes in embodiment practices – mindful self-regulation, nervous system awareness, interoception, proprioception, balance, and stress resilience.
- Closing Meditation:** Sink inward for a deeply grounding experience, inviting participants to reflect on the transformative journey of the day. Through gentle breathwork and stillness, we will honor the themes of death, rebirth, and renewal, creating space for release and inner peace. This final moment of quiet connection will bring the event to a serene and reflective close, leaving you centered, revitalized, and in harmony with the energy of transformation.
- Costume Contest:** Show us your stuff and strut your moves for a chance to win Best Dressed Costume! Win the show and take home the prize of free passes to both Pgh TubClub & Ecstatic Dance Pgh.
- Food Truck:** Stay fueled up and enjoy the warmth of some earthly home style cooking from Traditions Café
What to bring:
- Swimmies + a towel / robe (dressing rooms on-site)
- Change of clothes (you’ll want to warm back up after you plunge)
- Plenty of water or other non-alcoholic bevs (Ecstatic Plunge is an alcohol free event)
- Your best costume (optional costume contest!)
Day of the Dance Schedule:
3:15 pm:** Check-in and Sign-ups
4:00 pm:** Intentional Opening Circle and Welcome led by Tricia Chirumbole @ecstaticdancepgh
4:15 pm:** Somatic Foundational Warm-Up with Tyler Butler @tyler.being
4:45 pm:** Runway Costume Contest and Kick-off Dance Party
5:00 pm:** Ecstatic Plunge with Live DJ Jessica Rosario @jriomusic, and Cold Plunges/Saunas led by Pittsburgh TubClub @pittsburghtub.club
7:30 pm:** Closing Meditation led by Tricia Chirumbole @trishlovesdance
8:00 pm:** Wrap-up and Community Connection — Enjoy the rest of your night!
Ticket Information:
Don’t miss out on the chance to elevate your well-being and connect with our vibrant community! Grab your pre-sale tickets now and save $10 off the regular price. Volunteer opportunities and discounted tickets are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Please contact our organizers directly if you would like to attend at this donation based rate.
Important Details:
Ecstatic Plunge is an all-ages, alcohol-free event
Tickets cannot be refunded or transferred.
We dance, rain or shine
DATE/TIME:
Saturday Nov 2, 2024
Check-in/Sign-ups: 3:15 – 4 PM
Event Time: 4 – 8 PM
LOCATION:
Brady Memorial Home; Spring Hill
1151 South Side Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
EXCHANGE:
Family Friendly: 16 yr and under, free with an adult
Early Bird (ends 10/18): $22 Ice Only | $33 + Sauna
Pre-Sale (ends 11/01 @ midnight): $30 Presale Ice Only | $40 Presale + Sauna
Day of (at the gate): $40 Ice Only | $50 + Sauna
Additional Sauna Rounds: $10 ea (purchased on-site)
Contact Organizers for limited number of discounted & volunteer opportunities