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ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS

Dance – Flow – Liberate

The Transformative Power of Music and Movement
Music is more than just sound; it is a profound force that resonates within us, touching every cell in our body. Sound waves travel through the air and penetrate our being, creating vibrations that influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual states. These vibrations have the power to align and harmonize our energy, promoting healing and balance.

Vibrations and the Body
When we listen to music, sound waves enter our ears and are translated into nerve impulses that reach the brain. This auditory processing stimulates various parts of the brain, releasing chemicals that enhance our mood, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. But the impact of music goes beyond the brain; it reverberates through the entire body. Each musical note carries a specific frequency that resonates with different parts of the body. Low frequencies may ground us, creating a sense of stability and calm, while high frequencies can energize and uplift, sparking joy and creativity. This intricate dance of vibrations affects our body's energy centers, or chakras, promoting a state of harmony and well-being.

The Need for Movement
Just as music flows, so too must our bodies. Energy is in constant motion, and when it becomes stagnant, it can lead to physical discomfort, emotional distress, and spiritual disconnection. Movement is essential to keeping our energy flowing freely, allowing us to release what no longer serves us and make space for new, vibrant energy. When we dance or move to music, we allow the vibrations to guide us, freeing blocked energy and enhancing our connection to ourselves and the world around us. This movement creates a dynamic interplay between sound and body, encouraging the release of pent-up emotions and fostering a sense of liberation and joy.

Experience the Synergy of Sound and Movement
At the European Tantra Festival, we invite you to experience the synergy of sound and movement. Our sound bath sessions and dance performances offer a safe space for you to explore the transformative power of music. Allow the vibrations to flow through you, awakening your senses and guiding your body in a dance of self-expression and healing. Embrace the journey of music and movement, where energy is free to flow, and the body is a vessel of creativity and vitality. Let the sounds resonate within you, and move as your spirit desires, unlocking the profound magic that lies within.

Ecstatic Dance with Neliah Kandisha

Ecstatic Dance is a powerful movement practice that allows individuals to connect deeply with their bodies, emotions, and inner rhythm. Free from judgment and structured choreography, it offers a safe space for self-expression, release, and transformation.

Dancing daily is an incredible way to boost energy, improve mental clarity, and enhance emotional well-being. Moving the body to music fosters mindfulness, creativity, and a profound sense of joy. Whether you’re looking to de-stress, embark on a journey of self-discovery, or simply celebrate life, Ecstatic Dance invites you to let go and move freely.

This unique style, born in 2001 on Big Island, Hawaii, is not based on any specific class or technique. Instead, it creates a space of freedom and awareness, where you can express yourself through movement, guided by a common thread, music.

With no goals, no rigid structures, and no choreography, Ecstatic Dance is led by a DJ, allowing the music to guide the experience, facilitating deep connection and uninhibited expression.

Let the rhythm take over, surrender to the movement, and dance your way to transformation.

Meet Neliah Kandisha and DJ Dman

Neliah Kandisha

A DJ and music therapist, Neliah Kandisha weaves sound and rhythm into a transformative journey. As a Priestess in the Ancient Goddess tradition, she officiates Celtic rituals, ceremonies, blessings, and weddings, bringing sacred wisdom into modern spirituality. With a deep connection to medicine music, tantric chanting, and dance therapy, she crafts experiences that awaken the soul. As an announcer at Ibiza Sonica Radio, resident DJ at Namasté Ibiza, she shares her passion for music's healing power with a global audience. Specializing in Ecstatic Dance DJ sets, she creates spaces of freedom and consciousness, where movement becomes expression and music becomes the guiding force. Her sets are more than just beats—they are journeys of self-discovery, liberation, and connection.

DJ Dman

Dman DJ – Underground Pioneer

Since the late ’80s, Dman DJ has shaped Germany’s electronic music scene with deep knowledge, technical skill, and passion. As a DJ, sound engineer, and club owner, he played a key role in Mannheim and Heidelberg’s nightlife, founding legendary clubs HD800 and Milk! Club.

Despite minimal social media presence, his influence is undeniable. He has mentored many and delivered unforgettable sets, including at Berlin’s iconic Berghain. A true architect of sound, Dman remains a respected figure in underground electronic music.

Gong Bath Experience with Swann & Ely Goa

Discover the Ancient Art of Gong Bath Meditation
The gong bath, an ancient technique originating from Asia, is a powerful sound therapy that creates a profound sense of well-being through the vibrations of sound. Given that the human body is composed of 70 to 80% water, these sound vibrations deeply resonate within us, promoting relaxation and healing on multiple levels.

Benefits of Gong Baths:

Biological, Energetic, and Emotional Harmony: The sound vibrations emitted by the gongs send signals interpreted by the body at biological, energetic, and emotional levels, encouraging cells to grow in balance and harmony.
Intense Relaxation: Gong baths induce a state of deep relaxation, helping to relieve stress and tension.
Energy Rebalancing: These sessions are designed to rebalance the body's energy pathways, promoting overall well-being.

Meet Swann & Ely Goa

Ely & Swann, founders of the French duo ELEA, are delighted to present their eighth album "Hypnos", an Ambient Electronica journey with psychedelic colors, mixing mystical voices, ethnic instruments and a deep powerful electronic background.

Pionners with their live-act in exploring different colors of a concept still intact since their beginnings - vocals and live instruments with an electronic background, the French duo presents its eighth album « Hypnos », mystical and powerful Ambient Electronica in the direct line of « Oniros » that brought to light the 2 famous titles « Chaman Imana » and « Muladhara.

Producers of electronic music for 20 years, of chill out and ambient compilations (The Kumharas Ibiza series) and of different artists and Djs, ELEA develops an Ambient Electronica sound that is both floating and powerful, sometimes beatless and relaxing, always sincere and consistent with their life journey.

With numerous live performances at international festivals to their credit, ELEA will be delighted to play « Hypnos » live for the European Tantra Festival.

Swann Gong

With over 35 years of experience, Swann is a master multi-instrumentalist specializing in ethnic and world instruments. As a percussionist, flautist, guitarist, and singer, he brings a unique blend of musical expertise to his sound healing sessions. Swann is also a skilled sound engineer, composer, and producer, having given over 2,500 concerts worldwide. As the co-founder of Zen & Sounds with Ely Goa, the first centers dedicated to sound therapy in Europe, Swann offers gong baths and sound treatments using bowls and therapeutic tuning forks. His sessions can be experienced at Zen & Sounds centers and throughout Europe in yoga and wellness centers, festivals, and retreats.

Ely Goa

Ely Goa, a talented multi-instrumentalist and professional musician, uses a variety of instruments such as the harp, harmonium, singing bowls, and koshi chimes to facilitate relaxation and meditation through music. She specializes in working with large symphonic and planetary gongs, as well as a wide selection of Himalayan bowls sourced from Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Ely is the co-founder of Zen & Sounds alongside Swann and leads workshops on sound yoga and therapeutic mantra chanting. Her gong baths and sound massages, utilizing bowls and therapeutic tuning forks, are held at Zen & Sounds centers and across Europe in yoga and wellness centers, festivals, and retreats.

Neliah Kandisha

Estatic dance party

Neliah Kandisha

ELEA Festival Swann & Ely

Neliah Kandisha

Estatic dance party

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