TROPICA: Ecstatica x Chocolate Groove

TROPICA: Ecstatica x Chocolate Groove

🔥 A Night of Dance, Cacao & Sonic Energy 🔥

Fresh from the jungles of Costa Rica, Jesse Buck (CACAOBOY) returns home to Canadian soil—and his first stop? ECSTATICA.

On Beltane, a time of potent energy and sacred union, we come together to ignite the heat of the season in a celebration of unity and aliveness.

TROPICA is where Ecstatica meets Chocolate Groove , fusing ecstatic dance, heart-opening cacao, and deep sonic journeys to awaken your spirit.

🌿 Cacao Ceremony & Intentional Opening – Led by Monica Guerreiro & Jesse Buck, anchoring us in the wisdom of the heart.

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🌟 OPENING CEREMONY & WARM-UP:

MONICA GUERREIRO | MEDICINE WOMAN @monicamothertree

PLAYSHOP: "Elemental Rhythms"

🎵 LIVE SETS:

CACAOBOY - Jesse Buck
Currently based in Toronto, Jesse's reach extends globally, as he curates retreats, community events, cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dances, and soul-stirring sound journeys.

His visionary creation, "Chocolate Groove," has become a beacon of Cacao Ecstatic Dance Gatherings in Toronto, Hamilton, Costa Rica, and most recently, Tulum!

Music Style: Tribal Grooves, House beats, Sacred Basslines, Techno rhythms, and transcendental sounds

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WIZDOMDJ - Sean Crites
Sean Crites, known as WizdomDJ, weaves a sonic tapestry of Tribal & Latin House, Ethno Shamanic Beats, and Jungle Grooves. With over 30 years of experience and features in TRIBE Magazine and UK Media, Sean creates an unparalleled musical journey.

Music Style: Tribal House, Latin House, Ethno Shamanic Beats, Jungle while incorporating live instruments like the Djembe & Digeridoo

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🔊 Sound Bath & Intergration

Jesse Buck

🔥 Sacred Connection & Celebration – A space to move, express, and connect in pure presence.

TROPICA is not just an event—it's a homecoming, a reunion, a ritual.

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🕊️ What to Expect

• Ceremonial cacao to open your heart
• Ecstatic dance to awaken your body
• Community connection & fun
• A beautifully curated musical and sensory experience

📍 Location: Whitby, ON

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for free movement

2. We dance barefoot or socks.

3. Hydration: Water bottles will be available at the venue for $1.00 but we encourage you to bring your own water to the event.

4. A healthy snack to have after the dance is always a great idea :)

VENUE:

OWC MARTIAL ARTS: 12 Stanley Court., Unit 2. | Whitby, ON

SUPPORT LOCAL BIZ:

A few selected creators will be available for you to explore their offerings. From sacred smoke herbals to sacred tools & clothing.

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Never tried Ecstatic Dance? Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement practice that encourages self-expression and connection with others. At ECSTATICA, our sacred mission is to ignite you & build community connection through movement, music and play. Get high on your own supply while you surrender into beautiful states of ecstasy .

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🌟ECSTATICA

Join the heartbeat of Durham Region's thriving conscious dance community! ECSTATICA is a sanctuary for connection. We are proud to be Durham’s fastest-growing and #1 conscious dance community, bringing together music, dance, ritualistic play and a vibrant collective of like-minded souls.

🌟CHOCOLATE GROOVE

For the past six years, Chocolate Groove has been hosting conscious, intentional celebrations—creating a safe, inclusive space for gathering, drinking cacao, dancing, and deep connection.

As a staple "Sober Celebration" event in Toronto, we bring a wellness-focused, retreat-style experience to the nightlife scene. Since our first alcohol-free dance gathering in 2018, we have continued to evolve—holding space for both Ecstatic Dance and meaningful social connection.