Our Artists, DJ’s & musicians!
DJ Audyo (Audy, Pencipta Ruang) :
Audyo started his career as a Ecstatic Dance DJ at our Temple of Happiness! And now we are proud to see this star DJ-ing everywhere:
Nowadays he supports Leiden Ecstatic Dance and founded Ecstatic Dance Gooi & Vecht (together with YogaToday) as a “resident DJ”.
Using all his musical and live experience he makes great sets and soundscapes on festivals like: Frequency Vibes, Dance Camp, Healing Garden, Hippieland, Het Grote Fijne and Shamanic Events.
Audyo about himself:
As DJ Audyo I have been playing DJ sets in various musical genres since 2017 like:
Progressive, Organic, Mantra, House, Folktronic, Techno and Psy Trance.
But because I was paralyzed on one side a few years ago, I learned what frequencies and movement can do to heal people!
This made me play in the Ecstatic Dance scene where I create unique DJ sets and soundscapes (sometimes together with live playing artists) now to see the stars shining in the eyes of all the free spirits around me…
For booking & Info :
audybenna@gmail.com
Listen to Audyo on:
https://www.mixcloud.com/DJ_Audyo/
&
SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/audy-benna
DJ Inphiknight : We strongly recommend this beautiful DJ, who takes you on a original journey, this is Ecstatic Dance beyond… His style: Curator of exceptional beats, grooves and melodies ranging from ambient towards avant-garde techno incorporating ethnic, shamanic and cybernetic styles. He plays Ecstatic Dance e.g. at Odessa Amsterdam, and is DJ in Utrecht .
Dj Jivanmukta: (Janine)
Recently someone asked if I know a DJ who plays Esta’s style…. no! She is unique, I wrote him back. Her style is a mix of world music, ethno house, global beat, psytrance, and different vibes to feel good. There is no other DJ and artist like her, with her female power, she puts your both feet on the ground, let your roots grow into the earth, while you are as light as the wind and your heart sparkles…
I can’t explain in words, you have to experience her Ecstatic Dance journeys in your own body… She creates ED tribes and dances all over the world and plays at a lot of festivals on this planet. Her favourite spot is Goa, India..
To give you a glimp of her amazing empowering energy, watch this interview in which she explains Ecstatic Dance. She reconnects us with the ancient meaning of the word Ecstatic that will invite us to discover a different perspective in our own dance….
DJ Huibert: is our own discovery! This DJ discovered ED and got so excited, that he started to make his own sets. Last year he did his premiere in our temple and it was so good, that we asked him back eversince. His style is like his character: gentle, sensitive and deepening. He takes you on a journey that comes directly from his soul.
Huibert about Ecstatic Dance and what he loves about it:
“In 2019 I discovered Ecstatic Dance. How unbelievably cool is that! I had heard of it a lot before, but thought the name was stupid, haha, so nice and short-sighted…
[read the ED history and watch the explanation of the name by Esta on You Tube, and you will understand why… red.]
Anyway, Ecstatic Dance has given me a whole new dimension to going out. So much so that ‘regular’ going out ended up in a big shadow…
…People generally feel quite ‘free’, which in turn invites others to experience this ‘free’. If you feel like standing on your head, for example, you can do that, nobody will be surprised. How you move or dance, everything is fine as long as you don’t endanger anyone…
DJ Jethro: Jethro is a great DJ and already famous in places like Odessa etc. End 2021 he played for the first time @ Temple of Happiness… Our tribe is excited about his dance journeys eversince, because Jethro’s sets feel like a sweet dream, but there is a tiger in the middle that wakes you up…
DJ Iccha: (Herman Franssen) played his first set at our dance temple, early 2020. Since then, he has played at many festivals and has been regularly invited back here. in the past years we saw him growing and playing in the whole country at great (Ecstatic) Dance scenes..
Iccha means wish or desire in Sanskrit, and is associated with Iccha-Shakti that is the surrender of your will, your wishes and desires to Shakti, the primordial goddess. As a DJ he supports you in the dance to meet your wishes and desires,so the divine can manifest itself in you.
His sets are powerful, connective with the heart were the light and the dark meet till illusion disappears and you melt into oneness.
DJ Yarun: is an artist with a unique style within the Ecstatic Dance Community. We already know him from Club Lite, and after that he used to play with us in 2018 and again in November 2021…it was a amazing set, with lots of beautiful heart energy. Although he plays @ Odessa, no worries, Yarun said: I feel it as one tribe, one family! We love that, Yarun!
Being a resident DJ in Amsterdam, he is playing on Ecstatic Dances and Conscious Festivals around the world.
The music he plays is inspired on tribal shamanic sounds from around the world mixed with a large spectrum of electronic music styles. The feeling on the dance floor is spacious and grounding, compelling melodies, strong and earthy beats. Rhythms that make your Body want to dance, your Mind to become silent and your Spirit to expand.
Dance journey’s often with a deep flow and some unexpected twists and turns at times. Dancers often experience a deep ecstatic quality by the experience and the feelings that are being touched, while coming to the surface and being released give space to directly experience a freedom and presence…
DJ Sefrijn: DJ sets by Sefrijn contain music from all over the world, different atmospheres and styles mixed into a smooth dance journey. Immersive African percussion and Tribal House that leaves you stamping on the earth, but also a sensitive ear-pleasing melody, or a playful Klezmer intermezzo. As a DJ he plays at Ecstatic Dance events throughout the Netherlands and beyond. He chooses tracks and transitions in the moment, in attunement with the dance floor. He often dances exuberantly behind the turntables: experiencing, feeling, embodying the music.
Our first Dance night in our Temple of Happiness started (september 2018) with Kareem, and we were so proud to have this magic master of dance & music..we knew he was once a professional dancer himself. And he is much more, he helped to develop the music with Ecstatic Dance, pout it on the worls map, and also educated lots of new DJ’s by provoking them to create their own music, and DJ sets instead of copying eachothers styles!
Kareem Raïhani is a world wide know DJ for ecstatic journeys and other music on festivals, gatherings, retreats and ceremonies.
The only way to understand what all those dancers feel thru Kareem’s music and dance is to simply experience it!
For more then 20 Years, Kareem Raïhani shares his music throughout Europe and beyond and mixes like no other different styles of dance music into a happening of body shaking rhythms, shamanic vibes, heart opening sounds, spiraling melodies and contagious grooves.
His sets are containing many of his own productions and remixes. Being close to the heart and Mother Earth. Respecting ancient knowledge and conscious of modern technology.
Kareem’s Dj sets are setting dance floors on fire! He is always reaching for that moment when the trance kicks in and the dancer becomes the dance…
With his love for music and dance, he creates unique musical dance journeys, right in the moment tailor made for this dance floor.
“When I listen to music it’s all about discovering new songs to dance to, across all genres and I just can’t stop recognising potential songs that I want to remix. When I’ve made a new song or remix, I just can’t wait to show it to people and I’m so curious how people will dance to it.”
From his point of view Ecstatic Dance is an invitation for transformation, from stress to relaxation, alone to together and from not knowing to inspiration.
He facilitates our Wild Ecstatic journey by mixing music from all wind directions, meditative soft melodies to exciting drums and everything in between.
Behind his own home made DJ booth he likes to dance along.
Follow him via: https://www.facebook.com/djbravon/ or www.edmn.nl
DJ QatWeazle always has a surprise in store for you. One time he takes you on a magical journey through Wonderland, the other time you experience a raw absurdist hurdle in which unbridgeable musical worlds follow and embrace each other at a rapid pace.
DJ QatWeazle’s musical journey is one you won’t soon forget. In addition to the rhythmic lifting sounds, he also introduces you to frayed music: you can dance with your own demons and bring them to light again during the dance.
When the trip is over, you’ll be home safely. DJ QatWeazle is also an enthusiastic dancer and likes to immerse himself in music during the Ecstatic Dance.
He is also the founder of Ecstatic Dance in Enscede, where he played many years on Landgoed Algoed. And an great organiser of festivals and big events.
I specialise in blending different cultural & musical roots into adventurous soundscapes that make for a warm ambiance. Rather than highlighting the contrasts I link the similarities I can hear in the music. Cumbia, Reggae, Bhangra, Celtic Fusion, Organic Electronica, Afro Bass, Tribal Rave.. I find my tracks in many different genres, as long as there is soul in the music and it helps me to tell a story, I will use it’s colour on my palette.
I hope you enjoy the sets as much as I enjoy mixing them and love to hear your feedback!
DJ Socrates
Bookings: info@djsocrates.com
www.djsocrates.com
www.youtube.com/djsocratesvibes
Martyn is a multiple talented artist and musician. With influences of jazz and his background as an artist he offers you dance journeys in which you ground and melt with your inner source of love.. In the past years he grew towards a superior DJ (with a modest attitude…) He is one of the first DJ’s in Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam (Club Lite) and plays worldwide in lots of festivals.
Ute is an electric violinist, singer songwriter and composer who holds degrees in clinical psychology, hypnotherapy and energetic healing. As a performer and speaker she merges the fields of music and mind in service of inspiration, healing and empowerment. She has performed on club and event stages throughout the world, from Luis Vuitton to Sensation White and co-composed music for film, TV commercials, theatre and documentaries including the Floriade, C&A Europe, Unicef, Terre Des Hommes, Picnic and Opus One. She appeared as a performer and speaker on TEDx, and is a teacher and publisher on the largest global meditation app Insight Timer.
Contact Ute to:
*Request an inspiring and empowering (online) electric violin concert
*Request a relaxing (online) performance of songs to dive into a warm ocean of harmony
*Place an order for a custom made power song for yourself, your company or your loved one(s)
*invite Ute to give an interactive (online) tuning or meditation workshop
DJ Yellow Rose, is a dancer who is often on our dancefloor. She is also a DJ since a few years. We love it and welcome her!
DJ Yellow Rose (Hansje) about herself:
Since I can remember I have always been a passionate dancer and music-lover and, the step to become a DJ was something I dreamed about. And I knew that the time that I will stand behind the decks, will happen someday. As an active Ecstatic Dancer the last few years my ear for music became more aesthetic and diverse. For me, Ecstatic Dance is a form of making art through movement. My goal is to introduce dancers new beautiful and surprising music to let them paint a fantastic and unexpected piece of art. An art piece where they are proud of and never painted before. I would describe my style as surprising, weird, dreamy, sentient and theatrical and it’s drained with electronic flavors.
Stefano Richetto did we discovered during the lockdown periode, because he cycled through Amsterdam DJ playing a great set on his bike, while inviting people to be happy !
This was so surprising and it sounded so well, that I called him.
After we met he told me he has his own radio show. But he liked Ecstatic Dance and our way of dancing and conecting, so he came here in the beginning of 2021 and played an Ecstatic Dance set for the first time.
Later on he founded Kaap Amsterdam, in Amsterdam East! A great place to dance and enjoy the city beach near het IJ, which is now the home town for Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam (EDA) on Tuesdays!
Enjoy this professional DJ who plays @ our temple!
Pachamama (Coretta) played together with DJ Audyo , who is a regular DJ with us here.
She started her own DJ career and had her first Ecstatic Dance set here in the Temple! Nowadays she has lot of fans!
DJ Ramon Richie:
A few years ago Ramon moved to Groningen. We knew eachother from the Ecstatic Dance floor in Club Lite in Amsterdam. From Groningen DJ Ramon Richie supported us these past years with beautiful Ecstatic dances in our Temple of Happiness.
His words:
The first notes are enough,
chills already running down my spine.
Altered state of reality setting in…
Carried by the waves I feel.
What is it, this power music has?
Ramon DJ
He takes you to another reality with his own mixes and music.
Zasja Heijligers:
Listen to this great singer/songwriter!
Muziek als Levensweg
Ik zing al sinds mijn 11e. Op straat, in theaters, en in eigen cabaretprogramma’s. Muziek is mijn leven en leven is mijn muziek. Begonnen als straatmuzikant, en op podia sindsmijn 16e, nadat ik een aanbod voor een platencontract weigerde omdat ik geen cover wilde zingen Na intensieve theater en kleinkunstscholing in Nederland en Antwerpen volgde een tijd van doceren, acteren, trainen en coachen van vele groepen, en een jaar rondtrekken in Costa Rica.
Deze reis maakte de kunstenaar en vrouw in mij weer helemaal wakker.
De ervaringen in de jungle en de zee lieten me mijn cabaretprogramma’s “Gnoeluk”, “Snorkelen” en “De zon staat stil” te schrijven, waarmee ik meedeed aan cabaretfestivals.
Maar de muziek voelde als mijn ware pad, en de typetjes verdwenen geleidelijk naar de achtergrond…. Een aantal Spaanstalige songs over natuur en godinnen volgden.
Daarna startte ik vrouwencirkels en trainde groepen in improvisatie en theatermaken, met zelfontwikkeling als doel. Ik werd moeder en ging toch als als actrice werken. Ik bouwde ondertussen Engels Nederlandstalig en Spaans repertoire op. Na een auto ongeluk en 3 stembandoperaties was het eindelijk duidelijk : zingen en geen rol meer spelen was mijn weg.
Ik begon met muziek en paarden te werken, en vrouwengroepen.
En ik ging weer naar Costa Rica. Daar kreeg ik tijdens een meditatie aan zee een schokkend en voorspellend visioen van een godin !- Yemanja, de godin van de zee bleek later- die me waarschuwde……want….
Toen kreeg ik kanker.
En kroop door het oog van de naald.
Daarna was er voor mij nog maar 1 weg: zingen.
En serieus nemen dat ik gevoelens van anderen kan vertalen naar een lied.
Music & Talks werd geboren.
Na dood te hebben aangekeken voelde ik meer dan ooit dat het leven zo voorbij kan zijn !
En dan valt alle excuus om jouw unieke bestemming te volgen weg.
Ik breng je bij je hart via mijn songs, training of creatie !
DJ Samaya is known in Amsterdam and surroundings for his fabulous freestyle Ecstatic Dance sets at Odessa. His rich musical taste contains a wide range of musical styles which he blends and fuses together like a true master magician. He is a deeply dedicated DJ, weaving all kinds of tribal, ethnic, world, shamanic and psychedelic forms of audio acupuncture and is not afraid to throw in lots of other styles such as bass, jazz, drum & bass, funk, soul, breakbeats, dubstep, classical or whatever tricky treats suit the moment.
Apart from being a DJ, he and his partner Baxtak (Outtalectuals Records) have launched the ‘Shivelight’ project for quite a few years now and with incredible succes. Together they managed to draw the attention of ten thousands of listeners and visitors from allover the globe who have noticed their unique Shivelight party concept. A concept which delivers and awesome captivating blend of live musical performances, dj-sets, animation/visuals, art, movement and dance.
Dj Annika
Ecstatic Dance to Anica is a wonderful tool to come closer to oneself. It allows to discover the power and movement in the body, but also the stillness, both in body and mind, and to explore the many nuances of joy, sadness, and other emotions of the heart. For many years of her life, Anica has travelled, intrigued by what this globalized world is about, to understand different landscapes, the colorfulness of culture, and the reason for so much inequality. The most fascinating to her however is what makes all of us humans equal: the ability to move and to feel… onto the sound of music. Whether that is in a Berlin nightclub, a Ghanaian funeral, a Caribbean beach, the Ethiopian mountains, a Hungarian wedding. During her sets, Anica weaves those influences into colorful sets, that celebrate diversity, and that honor what unites us all: our journey through this world, on the dancefloor, towards ourselves.
Listen to her music: https://soundcloud.com/dj_anica
Dj Shanto
DJ Shanto, wellknown because of his big conscious Dance party Nataraj, introduced Ecstatic Dance in the Netherlands in his Club Lite in Amsterdam, many years ago….. and within a few months it became a dancing community of more than 200 people every week!
We are so greatful for his initiative, because Ecstatic Dance really changed our lives! We used to dance there every week since the day we met.Mark and me (Janine).
We never deared to dream that one day he would play in our little Temple of Happiness on our conscious dance parties! And in fact he enjoyed the first time so much, that he asked to (and did) come again, because of the warm atmosphere..
That feeling is no coincidence, because when Club Lite had to move out, we felt so sad, Mark and me, that we decided to start a Temple space with this feeling of club Lite, which means creating a warm homecoming feeling for a dance family, where everyone has a place and can be themselves.
So when Shanto comes to infuse our place with the vibrations of his great music sets, we welcome you and almost insist theat you dance and enjoy his amazing light and music style!
Ecstatic Dance Band: Source of Freedom!
Dansmeditatie band Source of freedom bestaat uit Abrahim (percusie/gitaar), Paul (piano/percussie), Laurens (gitaar/percussie), Erik (acoustisch/electrisch/basgitaar) en Bahar (dansmeditatie begeleider/dirigent).
Ongeveer 11 jaar geleden speelden we in onze eerste formatie, met nu nog altijd dezelfde intentie. Meditatie en afstemming op het nu en het lege midden. Een uitnodiging om aanwezig te zijn met dat wat er is en er expressie aan te geven. Als we die intentie aan de dansers kunnen overbrengen is het voor wat ons betreft geslaagd.
In de band luisteren wij naar elkaar, de dansers, de stilte, onze instrumenten, het moment en scheppen een soort landschap waarin de dansers mee kunnen gaan ontdekken, spelen en ont-moeten.
DJ Vanagon and musician (Marco Aartse)
You can describe his style as: Old and new musical styles, innovative, experimental, string themselves together in an ecstatic composition and thus form a colorful clothesline through an imaginative landscape, without preference, purpose or meaning in advance other than an invitation to the dancer to surrender and share blissfull energy.
DJ Vanagon plays his sets at parties and festivals, on the street in Amsterdam or small and intimate at sunset on the beach: always different and surprising. He is also a fantastic guitarplayer!
Diana Jara:
About Diana Jara & the Dance performance & workshop:
A dance for me is more than a dance. It is healing, it is magic, it is telling a story, and changing something in the mind of the dancer and spectator. Both can experience very elevated emotions that are really transforming the person. It all depends on how connected the dancer is, and how opened the spectator is. You will see a story about magic land, about the dance of the Soul.
You will be invited into a dance journey – to try different states, different aspects inside of you. To open your individuality through the dance, to connect and see divine individuality in your dancing partner (partners, we will be changing), to laugh, enjoy the movement, music, moment.
Diana is a feminine dance coach, yoga instructor, leader of feminine power activation ceremonies. Spent the last 2 years in deep spiritual retreat, learning from hereditary Priestesses and Shamans, and meditating on Places of Power. Received initiation to Moon Priestess and to provide Feminine Temple dance. As a close student of Supreme Northern Shaman Aayla, bringing the ancestral feminine knowledge and traditions to modern women.
Loïs Meulebelt:
About Loïs, singer/songwriter & guitar player:
Loïs is an upcoming singer-songwriter who has been crafting their music since the age of 13.
Their music is a journey into the depths of human emotions and the connections we have with the world around us. One of the main themes that Lois explores in their music is the use of Archetypes.
These Archetypes are universal symbols that have been used for centuries to represent different aspects of the human experience.In addition to the use of archetypes, Loïs also explores other spiritual and metaphorical themes that they come across in their journey through life.
With their music they search for a deeper understanding of the emotions and experiences that we all go through.
Their work is characterised by their warm and vulnerable vocal sound, which immediately draws listeners in and creates a sense of intimacy.
Their voice is both soothing and powerful, and it perfectly complements the serene melodies she creates with their guitar.
Listen to Loïs:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3B4Rz7kHCtK3PfCylD0wUM?si=ohnrFr71TaKLOc1RG0UY4g
Website: https://lois-music.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l0is.music/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
About DJ De Nachtpapegaai
Who am I?
René, DJ De Nachtpapegaai (The Night Parrot) is color in the dark. This rare bird started as house DJ at Odessa Amsterdam, and now flies all over the country to places where people still really dance. The music of De Nachtpapegaai is warm, colorful and meditative – “tantric lovemaking”, according to one dancer. And when there is a need to dance, then there is dance, to rumbling drums, booming beats and electronic rhythms from the deepest depths of the cosmic ocean.
And another thing
In dance I find freedom, connection and stillness. Conscious Dance is for me a beautiful form in which all these things come together – pure pleasure! The dance floor and everything around it is also a meeting place for adventurers and people who seek a deeper connection with the world and with themselves. The fact that I can facilitate this always makes me grateful.
Listen to de Nachtpapegaai: https://www.mixcloud.com/deNachtpapegaai/
About DJ Venus
Venus creates musical journeys to guide you in healing, awakening and liberating. She does this by exposing you to innovative rhythms, melodies, sounds, voices, cultures and transitions. The present is where the past and the future meet in harmony. The dancer embodies this by surrendering to the music. Venus also strongly feels that the Divine Feminine is awakening, so this is also reflected in her selection. Want to know more about Venus?
Check www.franskehuisman.nl
The link to her music is: www.soundcloud.com/xxxvenus
About Mizza Marcel Hendrix:
Mizza Marcel is a guitarplayer and singer. He accompanied singing circles at Healing Garden, OpenUP, Living Village and Happy Spirit Days, among others.
For the singing circle at Chitta cosmic heart dance party, Mizza brings along a collection of Rainbow songs, Osho songs and mantras all about the “heart” theme.
Booking info: mizzahendrix@gmail.com and Facebook
Listen here to a mantra circle with Mizza
About Annemarie Libbers:
Annemarie is singer, songwriter and songcoach, mantra artist, musician, transformational coach, film maker, theatre maker and she gives singing lessons in our Broedplaats HW10! She is our neighbour in the corridor of our Temple space.. We met eachother and got enthusiast about music! She used to co-organise the famous Open Up festival (nowadays Rise Up), and she runs the Amsterdam Music school New West, an alternative music school, in which we are also involved. A music school for never- grownups.
Do you want to start the evening with her great energy and sing some delicious Mantra songs? Than you are at the right address to meet Annemarie during this event! Welcome!
About Dance Band: Coco Entrelogico!
Coco Entrelogico is a delicious lounging style, ecstatic dance band where we dance on after the sacred cacao !
The band members are:
David Samson (percussion)
Chris (keyboards)
Merle (bas)
Karin (sax, flute)
information & contact with the musicians
Example of Karin on flute and keyboards!
Interview with Judea: DJ and multi instrumentalist
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to host many rising stars, from artists to DJs, who performed for the first time, or nearly so, in our Temple. Judea is a DJ who is expanding and transforming a two-hour Ecstatic Dance journey into an entirely unique experience.
About Judea:
Judea, conservatory-trained, has focused as a multilingual and multi-instrumental musician on enchanting world music with ancient roots and a spiritual slant. He plays acoustic guitar, indigenous flutes, djembé, shamanic drums, singing bowls, and other breathtaking sound portals. With a voice that heals and inspires deep listening, Judea leads you on a musical journey that ultimately returns us to the core of our own inner existence.
We interviewed him about his creative journey.
Welcome Judea, can you tell us a bit about yourself as a musician?
Judea: I studied classical piano and percussion at the conservatory and was a music teacher for many years. The COVID period turned my life upside down when I lost my job. But it opened the door for me to focus more on composing and producing my own music and mantras. I also discovered that DJing, especially for Ecstatic Dance Journeys, is something I truly enjoy.
What kind of music do you create now?
I arrange mantras and spiritual songs using my own instruments and voice, blending them with the electronic music I compose. I also perform this music during ceremonies and mantra concerts.
What instruments do you play?
I play various types of Indian bamboo Bansuri flutes, guitar, percussion, and keyboards. Recently, I fell in love with the harmonium, another keyboard instrument. I also incorporate singing bowls into my music, blending them with electronic beats to create unique tracks and arrangements.
What drives your passion for music?
Music is deeply emotional for me. It transports you to different layers of consciousness and has a healing and liberating effect. My dream is to take people on a journey, experiencing sacred mantras, world music, and electronic sounds on multiple levels.
What can we expect?
The evening starts with a heart-opening cacao ritual, moves through guided meditation or a workshop seamlessly into the energizing beats of my Ecstatic Dance set. Afterward, we’ll end with a calming sound bath by another artist, allowing for full integration of the experience. My dream is to lift people up with my music and gently bring them back down, together with the healing vibrations of a sound bath.
Will it be a fully live performance or a pre-recorded set?
It’s a mix of both. I pre-record some parts where I play various instruments and then mix them live during the set. I’m particularly interested in how sound vibrations affect us deeply, often using the 432 Hertz frequency.
Why should dancers come specifically for your set?
Honestly, just come, experience it, and judge for yourself. Words can only say so much. I’m really excited for this night and I hope everyone enjoys it.
Thank you, Judea!
Warm regards,
Janine and the Temple of Happiness Team
About: Mantras for Happiness
Recently something magical happened during the Mantra circle that Annemarie Libbers accompanied at the cacao ceremony during Chitta! A mantra circle of extremely talented singers and musicians spontaneously arose. There was improvisation, self-made songs were played and mantras were sung.
Janine has wanted her “own” band or Mantra circle of the Temple of Happiness for years and now a few people wanted to participate: the time has come! In mid-April, that group made a cautious start with, among other things: Annemarie, Sunny Ellen, Martijn, Lennart, Sam, Janine. We are a brand new group and not everyone can be there at the same his time. The group is also definitely going to grow, so feel welcome to join if you want to practice and help the group develop further.
We call ourselves: Mantras for Happiness! We don’t just sing Mantra, actually it’s Badjans. But also own work and improvisation will be played. On April 22, Janine, Martijn and Annemarie will take the lead. On May 13, Martijn and Janine will bring their own songs.
Information, or if you want to join, email to: centrumvoorhappiness@gmail.com
About: DJ Hazelgurner (from Barcelona!)
Hello
Im Javier Lorente aka Dj Hazelgurner.
I play Ecstatic Dance on my own place on Barcelona, and I do monthly Holos Festival on the nature. I played since 2012 on different Ecstatic Partys on Netherlands (Nijmegen, Breda, Den Bosch, Zutphen, Utrecht, Maastricht, Venlo, Amsterdam), and on other countries on Europe and America (Guatemala, California).
I’ll back to Netherlands next may for share the music that inspires my Soul. On my sets I connect with Kundalini Energy, to connect all the tribe with global energy field. And we can feel, freedom to move our body without control.
This is my bio:
Electronic dance music lover, and vinyl devourer since the late 80s. Since then he has played in clubs like Razzmatazz, DC10 Barcelona, Concuerda, Syndicate, Row14, Voltech club, among others. He came to share a booth with djs like Alecs Marta, James Ruskin, Oliver Ho, Mouseup, Kosmos and Len Faki. Since 2012, he has combined his facet as a therapist, and researcher of energy medicine and bioresonance, with his passion for music and his path of spiritual development; where music and dance have always had a special role. Through Ecstatic Dance all its influences converge to create soundscapes that submerge us in an ecstatic trance, and make us melt into the sound richness of a music that combines a taste for the abstract and futuristic, together with the most archaic and rooted. A sound cocktail, where the organic and the digital flow, merge and combine; to create a range of endless textures, where the listener’s mind merges, and becomes one with the pulsing rhythm that awakens our instincts; the emotional melodies that open the heart to sensitivity; and the hypnotic atmospheres that take the mind to a meditative state.
He has participated offering Ecstatic Dance sessions at many festivals such as Spiritual Dance, Jiwapop, Barcelona Burning Bash, Ecstatic Dance Barcelona, Own Spirit, Open Heart and Psyfi, among others. In 2018 he began to expand his sessions to other cities: like Ibiza, Bucharest, Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Breda and Berlin, Leuven, Madrid, Malaga, Valencia. He came to travel to America, to play in Guatemala, and the West Coast of the US. He is the creator of the DMT Dance sessions, the Cacao Dance Crew Bcn collective, the Ecstatic Temple 369 sessions in Barcelona, and the Holos Festival.
And this is my Mixcloud profile:
Love, Blessings, Laughts and Music forever!!
About: Lieke Wouters, Geluidstempel
Hallo, ik ben Lieke Wouters. Ik geef Sound yoga; mantra’s (en heartsongs) met elkaar zingen, klanken maken, meditatie. Ik zing en begeleid mezelf op Indiaas Harmonium. Daarnaast ben ik thuis in energetisch werk en ben ik trainer en coach. Ook werk ik regelmatig samen met een gitarist en percussionist (Gerben Zwart en Constance Kerkhof) en dan vormen we met zn drieën een (mantra)band en geven we mantrazang- avonden met elkaar.
Op 10 juni speel ik voor het eerst bij jullie in de Temple of happiness en ik verheug mij er al op om samen met jullie Mantra’s te zingen tijdens dit prachtige evenement.
Wil je meer over mij weten of mij boeken?
Tobias Bader, born in Berlin and living in Amsterdam, makes accessible vintage pop music in which clear sixties and seventies influences can be heard. He effortlessly switches between different styles of pop music. His characteristic voice and guitar playing ensure that the melodic songs always have a recognizable sound of their own. Tobias collaborates with various musicians such as the Grammy Award winning pianist Brad Mehldau, Robin Berlijn (Fatal Flowers and Kane) and Diederik Nomden (Analogues, Johan) and Ute Passionflower. The poetic and visual lyrics are written by Dick Sinnige with whom Tobias has a long-term collaboration. He will be accompanied by Ute. Tobias has been playing with Ute for a long time and they have written and released an EP together.Tobias Bader and Ute Passionflower write fantastic, imaginative, inspiring, unusual, melodic and catchy songs in various styles, from cosmic country and vintage pop to spiritual disco. Guitar, violin and vocal harmonies combine beautifully in their acoustic Duo or band.
Before Tobias played as guitarist for Ute’s band Passion Flower. Now their paths crossed again, when Tobias asked her to join him as a singer and violinist in his own project. They have started to write songs together after playing together for quite some time.
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About DJ Viktor Valjavec
Viktor Valjavec started his musical journey 15 years ago at one of the most musically diverse places in the Netherlands called Woodstock69. Woodstock69 being such a diverse place enabled Viktor to lay a strong foundation working with different genres, crowds&events. Viktor’s style can be described as highly spiritually charged tribal, ethnic, world music flared with dashes of soft gentle angel and farytale like sounds. Gently yet powerfully immersing the listener into a deepened state of awareness through sound and movement. Besides a DJ Viktor plays multiple percussion-&string instruments (conga’s, guitar, n’goni being the focus instruments). In 2016 the amplification of his highest potential upgraded through working with plant medicine, yoga, mantras&other consciousness expanding practises that he integrated into his life&his expression/music.
About DJ
Nowananda (Eyal):
Eyal Matsliah aka @Nowananda is a life-long dancer, musician and DJ who played hundreds of gigs at Ecstatic Dance, parties and festivals in Europe and Koh PhaNgan.
Nowananda weaves popular and underground music from all over the world into music journeys that invoke the mystic, the lover and the animal within us.
Recently he’s excited by African, Brazilian, Afro-Latin and Funky Soulful Groves – Music that features passionate human vocals, organic instruments, hypnotic Riddims and enchanting melodies.
At ecstatic dance he usually also hold the opening/closing circles and the warm up exercises, drawing on 15+ years of experience in related fields.
His moto is “Through dance, love deepens for ourselves, others, and life.”
“Nowananda” means the bliss of the present moment.
Nowananda’s DJ sets for your inspiration:
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ABOUT DJ THE O’BERLIE
Netherlands based DJ The O’Berlie is well known for his eclectic mix of music that really touches the heart. His knowledge of an extremely wide range of eccentric styles and his big love for underground tracks, will make sure that no dance journey he will take you on, will ever be the same.
Within a 2 hour set Theo mixes funk with folky tunes, global beats with avantgarde, ambient with experimental jazz and beautiful classical music for moments of stillness.
As a facilitator of Ecstatic Dance Nijmegen, a dance therapist and a dancer himself, his quirky sets will always reflect the way he feels and therefore contain deep layers.
Layers that will not only connect the dancers within, but also with the DJ; dancing around the floor, to his own tunes to connect with the crowd.
This unique blend of style and character makes Berlie the ‘Gumbo’ of the Ecstatic Dance scene: You never know what he is going to put into it, but it will sure taste delicious’.
BOUT SULAH (MATHILDE)
Scoop! Sulah (Mathilde) plays for the first time in the Temple of happiness Amsterdam, December 23…
This talent was discovered by Marion Visje, who patiently kept convincing us that we really should choose her for our dance party on December 23. And she is right, because even though Sulkah (Mathilde) is a newcomer, she has a fantastic voice that stands out!
She also creates beautiful songs, in addition to her moving performances of age-old mantras. This star has previously performed on an open stage, in various living rooms and during a spiritual festival. She absolutely loves it when we play our instruments together with her. So: bring your instruments and enjoy the mantra circle/live concert of this new and promising singer/songwriter on December 23!
Listen to her music below:
1. Adi Shakti (singing this mantra). The piano instrumental is made by someone else, she plays gitar.
2. In de Stilte Vind Je Mij – a song she wrote herself about consciousness, silence, pure love, hidden behind our thoughts…
3. Mantra circle during the spiritual festival summer 2023:
ABOUT IZORA (Irene)
In this workshop you will get an introduction to Fusion Bellydance. We will break down different steps and moves, such as slow bodywaves, slinky undulations, hiplocks and earthy shimmies. Subsequently we put these movements together in a small flowing combination and practice them in different tempos. The emphasis is on a smooth flow. We will play with effects and locks.
Bio
Workshop
Izora is een Fusion Bellydance performer en docent uit Amsterdam. Ze heeft verschillende opleidingen gedaan. Ze heeft Rachel Brice 8 Elements Phase 1&2 en DanceCraft Key of Diamonds and Spades (Zoe Jakes Format) behaald. Ze geeft op moment workshops en lessen in Amsterdam en is vaste danser bij de Balkan-band Scheepskameel.
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ABOUT DJ RO-FREQUENCY
We are happy after long time to have here back in our Temple!!!!
With her Shakti energy, at an early age, she had already experience at the Underground, Organic, Melodic & Minimal Techno scene & as an Ecstatic Dance DJ in Asia (Goa, Auroville, Himalayas, Bali, Vietnam & Sri Lanka), Europe (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Malta) & South America (Mexico & Argentina).
Rocío makes music for people to connect with their hearts. Through this connection; movement, dance, expression & exchange, arises.
She outstands by her holistic & integrative style, which merges genres & decades in a peculiar & raw way. The different sounds & silences speak by themselves, creating “frequencies”.
Rocío´s music selection is inspired by a fusion of the elements of nature, ethnic & ancient sounds bringing archetypes power; combined with groovy digital rhythms in an organic way creating a spontaneous atmosphere where the frequency of LOVE leads people to a unique “inner experience” – A journey of “RE-CONNECTION WITH THE SOUL”.
ABOUT KANIKA
Kanika Bansal’s journey is a vibrant tapestry of dance and yoga, woven with passion, dedication, and boundless energy.
From the tender age of five, Kanika graced the stage with her dance moves, igniting a lifelong love affair with movement. Kathak became her muse, a rhythmic symphony echoing alongside her earliest lessons in arithmetic. As the beats of Indian classical dance pulsed through her veins, a fiery passion for performance took root, blossoming into a radiant career.
But Kanika’s dance odyssey didn’t stop there. In the halls of college, she embraced the rhythm of hip hop and the sultry sway of salsa, even shining on the glittering stage of the Boogie Woogie reality dance TV show. Yet, amidst the whirlwind of dance, her heart found solace in the ancient art of yoga, a daily ritual shared with her grandfather in the hushed moments of dawn.
In 2010, a new chapter unfolded as Kanika ventured to Amsterdam, where she eagerly embraced the graceful elegance of ballet and the pulsating energy of modern and street jazz. With each step, she found herself not only dancing alongside her teachers but also inspiring others through dynamic workshops and electrifying performances.
Then, as the world grappled with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kanika refused to let her passion be silenced. With unwavering determination, she took to the digital stage, bringing the joy of dance and the serenity of yoga to screens around the globe. Thus, Kanik Dance Company was born, a beacon of light amidst uncertain times, offering a sanctuary where bodies sway, spirits soar, and hearts find harmony.
Join Kanika on a journey of movement and mindfulness, where every step is a celebration, every pose a revelation. Let the rhythm of her dance and the wisdom of her yoga guide you to a place of joy, connection, and boundless possibilities. Welcome to the world of Kanik Dance Company, where the invitation to dance is extended to all who dare to dream.
ABOUT DJ RED SKYWALKER
DJ Red Skywalker
Step into the vibrant world of DJ Red Skywalker!
Weaving sonic tapestries for the conscious dance community is not just a passion for him —it’s a calling. DJ Red Skywalker (Ed Galjaard), is thrilled you’ve found your way here.
For him, music isn’t just a sound; it’s nourishment for the soul. Whether it’s the pulse of 5Rhythms, the expression of soul passion & playfulness in Wild Ecstatic Dance, the trance of Trance Dance, or the improvisation of Contact Improvisation, he is here to guide you through a musical journey influenced by cultures from around the globe.
He invites you to liberate your mind, shed your habits, and let your body speak through dance. Whether you’re moving to your own rhythm or connecting with fellow dancers, his sets offer a space for spontaneity, playfulness, and profound expression.
Expect his music to be a reflection of love, compassion, and raw emotion. From pulsating beats to soul-stirring melodies, each track is a testament to the depth of human experience.
Ed Galjaard draws inspiration from the cosmic wisdom of the Maya’s Tzolkin calendar. Representing the Skywalker, he strives to bridge dimensions and bring a touch of heaven to Earth through their music.
Red Skywalker is also a philosophy of balance and unity. Although the pillars of heaven seem separate from Earth in their star-glyph, Ed Galjaard as a Skywalker beliefs the masculine and feminine are united at a deeper level in harmony and he wants to express that in his music, to awaken us and let us remember that..
So, whether you find him behind the decks or on the dance floor; in his own Spirit Dance events in Haarlem or in the Temple of Happiness Amsterdam, it is all about celestial rhythms bringing down to Earth.
See you on the dancefloor!
ABOUT MATI
Matias Stegmann – Sound Healer & Vocal Guide
✨ Harmonizing Body, Mind & Soul through Sound ✨
Everything in existence vibrates—from the smallest particles in our body to our thoughts and emotions. Our being is in continuous resonance with our environment. When we align our own vibration, we create harmony within ourselves, and the world around us responds in the same way.
Matias Stegmann is a passionate sound healer, vocal guide, and energy worker, combining years of experience in vocal technique with the profound healing effects of Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, and tuning forks. After teaching singing for many years, he realized how deeply transformative it is for people to fully express their voice. This discovery led him to explore the world of energy healing and sound therapy, integrating ancient wisdom with modern techniques to facilitate deep relaxation, emotional release, and energetic alignment.
During his sound journeys, Mati uses the power of sound vibrations to bring the body and mind into a state of balance, where deep rest and self-healing can occur. His sessions are a gateway to reconnecting with your essence, feeling the pure resonance of your own being, and embracing the natural harmony that sound offers.
🌿 Connect with Mati:
🔗 Website: www.zenandsound.com
📷 Instagram: @zenandsound
Let the sound carry you into stillness, and discover the healing vibration within. ✨
ABOUT DJ NOUVELLE
Nouvelle – Singer-performer-DJ
Nouvelle is living proof that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. In her mid-thirties, she decided to listen to her heart and fully dedicate herself to music. What started as a passion for DJing quickly evolved into an international career, captivating audiences worldwide with her unique sound.
She has performed across the globe, gracing festivals and exclusive clubs with her enchanting sets. As a DJ, she became a resident artist for the world’s largest superyacht company, curating unforgettable musical experiences for royalty, elite guests, and tastemakers. Her performances seamlessly blend deep, melodic tones with high-energy beats, setting the perfect atmosphere from dusk till dawn.
For the past two years, Nouvelle has been based in Thailand, crafting soundscapes for six exclusive five-star venues and beach clubs. From intimate beachfront sessions to magical nights in luxury resorts, her music has brought people together, creating moments of pure connection. But her journey has been more than just music—it has been a profound inner transformation.
Now, she returns to the Netherlands with a renewed mission: to harness music as a healing force. Beyond DJing, she composes and produces her own music, weaving together elements of meditation, sound journeys, dance music, and orchestral compositions. Her sound invites listeners on an immersive voyage—shifting from ethereal stillness to grand symphonic arrangements, from soul-stirring vocals to hypnotic rhythms that move the body and spirit alike.
Her music is more than just an auditory experience; it’s an energetic transmission, a gateway to deeper states of consciousness. Whether through a heartfelt melody or an electrifying beat, her intention remains the same—to connect, uplift, and bring a touch of magic to every moment.
With a heart full of experiences, a mind rich with stories, and a vision that extends beyond the dance floor, Nouvelle is ready to open a new musical dimension. You don’t just listen to her music—you feel it.
