When i gave money to NPR this year, i got signed up for a subscription of Newsweek. At first, this seemed rather odd to me but i have to admit that reading it over my cereal tends to make me smile.
The headline this week is about gay marriage in light of the fantabulous court decisions last week. But in the midst of it, there was an interesting article on “new age raves.” I guess you could say that i’m a part of that “new age rave” culture (albeit the term weirds me out) cause i still do yoga before dancing and view many of my dance nights as a process of reconnecting with myself spiritually, usually without drugs (no alcohol or caffeine as well). I have to wonder if this kind of press will relieve some of the hostility that people have towards dancing culture. Perhaps one day police in northern California will realize that parties with electronic music do not mean that 16 year old kids on ecstasy will show up. ::sigh::
just in case, i’m a techno dj from pittsburgh and was interested in finding a way to get in touch with anyone who is promoting these new age raves. i’d love to spin at some! anyone with info can please email me. thanks =)
(dj) colin pierce
I’m a Dj/Mc From San Francisco, now in New York. I spin the most incredibale angelic vocal house this side of the equator, Truly. I spin a great mix of jungle, vocal house, on into Nrg Trance. I also love to get the crowd going by Mcing my own events.
If anyone for this “New Age Rave” movement needs good, reliable, mature talent, let me know.
Sky Stevenson asteven7@twcny.rr.com
This is such an interesting and perfect combination for a Friday nite. I am getting too old to fry myself while I dance. My brain and body have suffered enough. I read the article ths morning at the gym. I had no idea that the combination of healing poses, meditation and euphoric, ambient rhythms was even happening. Albiet, I live in the heart of Michigan and not San Fran, NY or Chicago and things tend to bloom late around here. Either way, anyone participating in this movement in any of the Metro areas who would like to keep me posted on events that would be fantastic. You can reach me at the cookerlady45@yahoo address. Namaste.
That article makes it sound like alcohol free, drug free dance is a New Thing but I have been DJing for one for 20 years and another one for three. You can find them all over the USA and some in other countries at Dance New England. You can also try the Southern California Dance Collective and the Northern California Dance Collective.
Barefoot Dances and Related Listings
Address:http://www.dne.org/dancedirectory/
Southern California Dance Collective
Address:http://scdance.org/
Northern California Dance Collective (NCDC)
Address:http://www.ncdcdances.org/
If you are near Santa Barbara or Ventura county, you can try the places I DJ and dance at, Dance Away and Dance Jam Ventura.
Dance Away Home Page
Address:http://www.danceawaysb.com
Dance Jam Ventura
Address:http://www.waywebby.com/dancejam/
Life In Balance, trance-meditation musical duo based in Pittsburgh, available for live performances in the New Age Rave scene. Energy transmissions using chakra tuned quartz crystal bowls and enhanced Shakuhachi flutes. visit web site and read some comments on guest book for insights. very powerful vibrations to enhance the trance.
You should check out NewAgeRaves.com if you’re interested in New Age and if you want to advertise your talent. Hot website!
a we need to throw raves in ventura
lookin to find a crazy rave for the 24 please e-mail back if you can help