Ceremonial ecstatic dance sessions in Austin focused on grounding and intentional movement.
Ocean/Aaron Longnion runs conscious dance events in Austin under the name Medicine Waves. Their sessions lean toward grounding, which in practice means the music and movement start slow and earthy before building. If you've been to ecstatic dance before, the format will feel familiar: no talking on the dance floor, no shoes, move however your body wants.
The "Medicine Waves" name tells you how they approach it. These aren't raves or workout classes. Ocean works the ceremonial end of the ecstatic dance spectrum, where the playlist is a deliberate arc and the room is treated as a container for whatever people need to process that day. The "Grounding" subtitle on their events isn't decorative. Expect barefoot connection, deep bass, and a slower burn than some of Austin's other dance nights.
Info on Ocean's background is limited, so we'll leave it there rather than fill space. Show up to a Medicine Waves session and find out for yourself.