Special Events

Big Sandy Mush Dance Wave!  

Dance Wave with DJ JAH KNEE DEE
Saturday, November 16th
1:30 – 2:00 – arrive and warm-up
2:00 – opening circle followed by the dance wave
3:30 – wind down/relax and closing circle
$5-$20 Suggested donation (sliding scale)

Sandy Mush Community Center
91 School Road
Leicester, NC 28748
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 EVENT DETAILS BELOW!

Dance Wave at the Sandy Mush Community Center!
 
Join us for an incredible community experience where we all get to dance together in whatever wild or mild ways we want! Dance waves are DJ curated sonic adventures where we can freely move in order to balance, align, and release pent-up energies in our bodies and minds. There are no right or wrong ways to do it.
 
Saturday, November 16th
 
1:30 – 2:00 – arrive and warm-up
2:00 – opening circle followed by the dance wave
3:30 – wind down/relax and closing circle
 
$5-$20 Suggested donation (sliding scale)
What to bring:
  • Comfortable clothing and dancing shoes, or socks, or bare feet
  • Water bottle 
What to know:
  • Please arrive before 2:00 so you have time to settle, stretch
  • Doors close at 2:00 – if you arrive late, please be silent
  • The dance wave is a no-talking event
  • There will be time before the dance begins for us to gather, get oriented, and set intentions. The dance wave will last about 1.25 hours and will be followed by a relaxation/sound bath, and brief sharing circle.
  • ALL ARE WELCOME!! Even if you don’t feel like moving at all, come and sit and be enveloped in the experience.
About Our DJ:

JAH KNEE DEE is a genre blending artist, music producer, and DJ. He first rediscovered writing and the transformative effects it had on his mental health. He then moved into creative expression through hip-hop music, exploring intricate rhyme schemes and crafting instrumentals from scratch. From this foundation, he has expanded to incorporate elements of R&B and soul, blues, and now EDM and world music. JAH KNEE DEE creates his mixes from his original music, and a carefully curated selection from others to create a dance wave that mimics the energetic patterns of life itself. From ambience and noise to order and chaos, he creates a highly intuitive experience that flows together seamlessly. His compositions and mixes are designed to take the listener on a movement journey, with deep reflection of the human experience and the cosmic creation story.

Hosted by Nancy Jurek, Big Sandy Musher and long-time Yoga and Mindfulness teacher. Questions? Please contact Nancy – Nancy.jurek@gmail.com

Sandy Mush Community Center
91 School Road
Leicester, NC 28748
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Past event, but more Sound Baths to come!

Sound Bath at the Sandy Mush Community Center with master sound healer, Paul Gaeta

Saturday, November 9th
 
2:00-3:30pm (please arrive 15 minutes early in order to settle in)
$10-$40 (sliding scale)
Immerse yourself in a transformative sound bath experience that weaves together many sacred sound healing traditions. Using ancient instruments like singling bowls, gongs, chimes, rattles, drums, and flutes, this sonic offering draws upon the healing power of nature and ancestral wisdom. The rhythmic beats mimic the heartbeat of the Earth, while the sounds of wind and rain carry you on a meditative journey through the natural elements. As chants and vocal tones fill the space, participants are invited to release tension, connect with their various parts and harmonize with the natural world. This immersive experience offers not just relaxation, but a deep spiritual connection, honoring the earth and its healing energies.
What to bring:
  • Comfortable clothing
  • A mat to lay down on (Yoga mat, camping mat, blanket)
  • Any pillows or other items that make laying down comfortable and cozy for you
  • An eyeshade, eye-pillow, scarf or bandana that can be used to cover and relax the eyes

Hosted by Paul Gaeta – Otorongo Music (Asheville), @otorongomusic (Instagram), otorongo.bandcamp.com

Music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator Paul Gaeta has over two decades of experience in sound. He has explored a variety of genres and styles having released 10 full-length records to date, mainly through his own imprint, Circuitree Records. Gaeta is a dedicated educator, having led workshops for companies like Ableton Live, Moog Music, and Keith McMillen Instruments. He spent over a decade at Moog Music as a tour guide, educator, and consultant in instrument design. Recently, he’s crafted his own line of bamboo flutes and chakapas.

After hip surgery in 2019, Gaeta’s musical output has been largely ambient, having started a new project, Otorongo, which incorporates his passion for the flute and ancient musical traditions with modern production methods, and is composed with the intention to aid in focused meditation and relaxation. He regularly hosts community sound baths and Kirtan in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Co-hosted by Nancy Jurek, Big Sandy Musher and long-time Yoga and Mindfulness teacher. Questions? Please contact Nancy – Nancy.jurek@gmail.com

Sandy Mush Community Center
91 School Road
Leicester, NC 28748

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