There are two main differences between conscious dance DJs and other DJs:
The primary focus of an ecstatic or conscious DJ is to give dancers a full-spectrum dance experience.
Ecstatic DJs create a multi-genre and multi-BPM set that begins and ends in a settled way.
The first difference might seem obvious or even ridiculous. Aren’t all DJs in service to the dance? While all DJs play music for people to dance to, their primary focus isn't always on the dancers or their experience. Nightclub DJs are often tasked to entertain by keeping the party going and maintaining a high energy to encourage drink consumption. They serve the club's interests, both financial and reputational. Wedding DJs focus on keeping the bride and groom happy, playing pre-selected tunes and filling in with crowd-pleasers that even Granny will enjoy. Their goal is to create an atmosphere celebrating love, family, and good times.
Ecstatic DJs, however, do not promise only "high vibes." They sometimes play tracks that take dancers into their shadow or contemplative tenderness. An ecstatic DJ's job is to play to the full spectrum of human emotion, providing spaces within the music where dancers can express or release something they've been storing in their bodies. They don’t cater to brides or club owners but offer a soundscape that allows both shadow and light to emerge, encouraging dancers to explore a wide range of movements and free their psyche. Conscious dance DJs play for dancers.
Many students who come to us for DJ education are ecstatic/conscious dancers, which gives them an edge. They don’t just hear the music; they feel it, translating it through the body of a dancer who uses dance as a practice. As for starting and ending the set in a settled way, join us at our training, and we will teach you how.
If you are feeling the call to become an ecstatic dance DJ, do join our upcoming trainings: Ecstatic DJ School 2024 in IRELAND (September 1st - 7th) and Ecstatic DJ Camp 2024 in ITALY (October 21st - 27th).
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