Music, Movement & Me
Welcome to a new research project that explores how ecstatic dance and somatic movement influence the connection between body, mind and environment.
This qualitative study provides a unique opportunity for you to share your personal experiences and contribute to a deeper understanding of this powerful practice.
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Working together, we will explore how ecstatic dance enables participants to abandon their inhibitions and achieve a meditative, therapeutic and 'ecstatic' state, as well as how organisers, DJs and others curate transformative emotional and embodied journeys.
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Read on for more information or click here to connect with us to find out how your voice can shape understanding of ecstatic dance, for today, and tomorrow.
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Our Team
Your Experience Matters
Are you passionate about ecstatic dance? We would love to talk to you. ​
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Contact us to arrange a 30-minute to one-hour Interview (in-person or via Zoom) at your convenience.
Share your thoughts in a relaxed, one-on-one conversation.
Reflect on your practice, gain new insights and contribute to knowledge.
Enthusiasts
Whether you’re an ecstatic dance regular or a newcomer, your insights are valuable. Participants must be aged 18+. All genders and backgrounds welcome.
DJs
You may be a seasoned ecstatic dance DJ or a musician in training. We want to hear how you curate transformative musical journeys.
Organisers
From perfecting the lighting, through to clearing the floor, organising ecstatic dance events takes times and energy. Tell us more about it.
Participation in this study is voluntary, and participants can withdraw up to one month after the interview has taken place. This research is conducted under ethical guidelines and has been approved by the Biomedical Sciences Research Ethics Committee at the University of Bath with full respect for participant confidentiality. All data will be anonymised and handled securely and discretely.
If you have questions or concerns that you would like to raise with others than the authors mentioned above, you can contact research-ethics@bath.ac.uk.