JT Ecstatic Dance

Joshua Tree Ecstatic Dance (JTED) is the High Desert’s official ecstatic dance program, held every first Thursday night (monthly) in Joshua Tree. Rooted in the spirit of Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms, JTED blends freeform movement, mindfulness, and community connection in a welcoming and transformative space.

Each class opens and closes in circle, where we share practices of connection, movement, and mindfulness. These moments ground us into presence and create a space of unity - linking each dancer with community, with the pulse of nature, and with the rhythm within. At JTED, we journey into somatic expression and release - giving the body space to speak, request, and restore its natural balance and healing.

Movement is our birthright. At JTED, we use it consciously to awaken, release, heal, and express - reclaiming what it means to be fully alive. Through this practice, we step into the world with renewed passion, joy, clarity, and purpose.

✨ Opening Circle – 6:00 pm

✨ The Dance – 6:30 pm

✨ Closing Circle – 8:00 pm