RITUAL BLINDFOLD
TRANCE DANCE
DREAM WHILE AWAKE
A journey beyond sight. A return to the primal.
For thousands of years, humans have danced their way into altered states—spinning, shaking, surrendering—to commune with nature, spirit, and the unseen forces guiding us.
Trance Dance is not about performance. It is not about steps, skill, or spectacle.
It is a ritual. A portal. A remembering.
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What is Blindfold Trance Dance?
A powerful fusion of:
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Rhythmic movement that bypasses the thinking mind
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Healing sounds and dynamic percussive beats
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Transformational breath work to open energetic pathways
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The sacred act of blindfolding—to remove external distractions and turn your focus inward
Together, these elements ignite a natural trance state—unlocking mental clarity, emotional release, physical stamina, and spiritual awakening.
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A Tradition Reimagined
The modern form of Ritual Trance Dance was pioneered in 1989 by Wilbert Alix, a visionary teacher who revived and evolved this ancient practice for contemporary seekers. His work continues to inspire a global movement of somatic exploration and ecstatic healing.
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Why the Blindfold?
There’s a saying: Dance like nobody’s watching.
But what happens when you truly remove the gaze of the world?
When movement is no longer about being seen—but about feeling, listening, surrendering?
The blindfold dissolves external reference points. It invites you to move beyond self-consciousness, beyond performance, beyond expectation. To step into the unknown and let something deeper guide you.
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A Dance of Remembering
To dance in this way takes courage. It asks you to trust what you cannot see. To let go of control. To move in ways you never have before.
Because sometimes, you have to lose yourself to truly find yourself.
This is a return to something ancient.
A meeting with the mystery inside you.
A journey into the dark—where light is born.
Are you ready to dance?
"For some people, the word “trance” is frightening. But trance is really nothing more than another word for meditation. Trance and meditation are vehicles to move you to the state of ‘no mind.’ The question is, how do you get to that state? When you meditate, you sit in silence for extended periods of time until the mind empties out and you become an empty vessel. Then your spirit can surface. Trance is the same way, except the doorway is different. It’s done through catharsis. It’s done through rhythm, sound and movement of the body. What occurs, either in that movement or at the end of that movement, is trance, a very deep meditational state."
– Wilbert Alix, Founder of Trance Dance International.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A
TRANCE DANCE SESSION
Each session lasts about three hours, guiding you through a full cycle of movement, transformation, and integration.
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• Orientation (30 min): Arrive, ground, and set your intention. Learn how to navigate the trance state safely and surrender to the experience.
• Trance Dance (90 min): Blindfolded, untethered, and fully immersed in rhythm—this is your journey. Your body leads. Your spirit follows.
• Integration (30 min): Stillness, reflection, and grounding. Return to the present, carrying the wisdom of your dance back into your life.
Trained facilitators ensure a safe container for your experience. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for unrestricted movement. You’re welcome to bring your own blindfold or bandanna, but extras will be available if needed.
This is your dance. Your medicine. No two journeys are ever the same.
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Come as you are. No experience necessary. Just a willingness to let go.
I am an accredited Trance Dance Facilitator, trained by Wilbert Alix in Portugal (2015).
This experience revealed a deep wisdom within me that I hadn’t realized was there. The blindfold brought out a vulnerability that helped me uncover core beliefs that have held me back. Thanks to the safe and loving space, I went deeper than I ever expected, leading to profound self-discovery and liberation.– Katja