Welcome to dance under the full moon by the lake!

ECSTATIC DANCE EVENT

A Full Moon Celebration in the Heart of Nature
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 2 PM / 5–10 PM
Hopealahti, Joensuu – in the tranquility of a nature reserve

What’s happening?
This dance event combine:
• Electronic and contemporary folk music in an empowering dance experience
• A celebration of free movement – dancing, shaking, pausing – all substance-free
• Rituals and connection to nature – guided walk in the forest and sauna with flower waters
• Bonfire circle and drum circle under the full moon
• Restorative sauna and lake swimming

No talking on the dance floor – we let movement and sound lead the way. A safe, open space for adults.

Schedule
Join according to your own timing:
14:00 Nature-based practice, summer rituals & preparation for the evening (optional)
17:00–20:00 Dancing
19:00–22:00 Sauna is warm, bonfire circle begins at 20:00
22:00 Event ends

Overnight guests may stay until 11:00 the next morning.

Price & Registration
Participation:
First 20 people: €65 (normal rate) / €50 (low income)
After that: €75 (normal rate) or €55 (low income)
Limited spots – reserve your place now!

Pay in advance:
MobilePay: 22340 / Gaiariina

Or via web-shop (language button on the upper right corner): https://holvi.com/shop/karhuntalo/section/mielettomat-latotanssit/

Or ask an invoice via info@karhuntalo.com

Registration is binding. Your spot can be transferred to a friend.

Accommodation & Food
For those traveling from afar, affordable accommodation available:
• Shared room: €20 / night
• Single room: €50 / night
Bring your own bed linen or sleeping bag.
Bring your own food – no catering at the event.

Hosts
Katariina Elonkehrä
Facilitator of conscious movement and body awareness, dance-movement therapeutic methods – Gaiariina.fi
Helena Karhu
Cultural producer,  House of the Bear, https://www.karhuntalo.com/en/english

Event Location:
Hopealahti, Rantatie 340, Niittylahti, Joensuu
The barn, sauna, and accommodation are located in a nature reserve on the shores of Lake Pyhäselkä.

Important Notes:
• 18+ (younger participants welcome with an accompanying adult)
• Substance-free event
• Safer space principles observed
• No food provided – bring your own meals
• Arrive either at 2 PM or 5 PM

Come and experience the most profound and freeing dance event of the summer – called by nature, music, and movement.