The Gala and Online Auction
The Gala is Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 5:00 – midnight
The Online Auction
Earthdance’s first ever online auction is officially open! With almost ONE-HUNDRED items donated from community members, this is a wonderful way to discover the unique gifts and resources our community has to offer. Thank you soooo much for your generous and creative donations! Let’s support each other by bidding often and generously to express how much we love and value Earthdance. The auction will be active until the night of the Gala. Bid on items anytime over the next month, and then please do join us in person for an evening of delicious food, entertainment, and dancing!
The Gala
Join us for a night of swanky celebration to honor our beloved Earthdance community and raise funds for its growth. This holiday season, let’s show some love to the space that nurtures connection, exploration, healing, and creativity.
Funds raised will focus on improving housing options for our work exchangers, staff and workshop participants by building a large yurt, revamping our dorms, and building simple A-frame cabins.
You will get to enjoy the silent auction, a decadent multi-course meal created by chefs extraordinaire Captain Kale and Falcon, group singing and blessing of our shared feast, piano serenades, photo options, awards and of course DANCING! It will be an evening that promises a full heart and belly. Dress to impress, and let’s end the year with community, charm, and goodwill!
Evening Schedule
- Arrival: 5pm
- Peruse Silent Auction and Photo Option: 5:30-6:15
- Singing and Blessing of the Meal: 6:15-6:30
- Feast of Recognition & Achievement: 6:30pm-8:00pm
- DJ Showdown and Dance Off: 8:00 – till we can’t twirl anymore
Pricing
- Financially Wealthy – $1000
- Financially Abundant – $500
- Financially Stable – $300
- Financially Coping – $160
- Financially Strained – $85
- Pay from the heart – $25 or your hearts desire
Stay Overnight – Add $75
If you wish to continue the celebration or you are traveling from far away, consider staying overnight for Bruce’s famous sourdough pancake brunch (Sunday). Stay at the Gratitude Lodge in a dorm bed (sheets and towels included) or bring your tent and camp. Includes access to the sauna.
The Grand Gala Guides
Earthdance is not just a place for Michael Princess —it’s home and family, and he is dedicated to helping it flourish. Though she loves to travel far and wide, Princess always finds her way back here. What draws her is the vibrant community, boundless creativity, and the meaningful connections that resonate with her deeply. Michael embraces life as a lover, player, cuddler, and occasional dancer, with a profound appreciation for intimate connections. Now more than ever, in a world filled with uncertainty and chaos, he cherishes Earthdance as a sanctuary and a safer space💗.
Chandra is a dancer, yoga teacher, life coach, mom and master of snacks. She has come to Earthdance as often as possible since her first jam 15 years ago. She helped organize the children’s program for the Summer Jam for many years and now supports ED through her role in CICo. She has a deep love for Earthdance and a personal mission to help everyone feel welcome here. Chandra lives just down the road in Florence, and is the proud mom of 3 beautiful boys. For more info you can check out her website.
DJs of the Night’s Pulse
Xuxa Bluet (Ashley Berry) is absolutely thrilled to bring her irresistible West Coast vibes to our East Coast dance floor! If you’ve been lucky enough to catch this powerhouse DJ in action at Pleasure Palace, Primal Disco, or Earthshake, then you already know what’s in store. Prepare to be seduced by her delicious mix of house, indie dance, and sultry, dreamy remixes of your favorite tracks. Let’s dive in and dance the night away!
DJ HipSocket (Brando) started by crafting funk-infused mixes on cassette tapes and quickly leveled up to spinning vinyl in the underground electronic scene. Now, he’s the mastermind behind a global blend of soulful, heart-opening, and downright badass beats, bumps, and baselines that hit you straight to your core. Get ready for rhythms that’ll move you from the marrow of your bones and ignite your soul to dance!
Masters of the Feast
Caelum, aka Captain Kale, loves to nourish people! He draws on his background in cooking from his family, restaurants, hotels, co-ops, and his Master’s in Human Nutrition to empower guests to deepen their connection with healthy and sustainable food. Kale specializes in meeting the needs of special diets with organic, traditional, and seasonal foods. He cooks at many intentional community gatherings in the area and was formerly the kitchen manager at Earthdance.“Food is love! How we source our food can help nourish our connection to the Earth, each other, and ourselves.”
Falcon, a culinary adventurer, has been traveling the lands, savoring life while cooking at Earthdance and various dance events, collecting recipes, spices, and stories along the way. A devoted father of two in Winsted, CT, Falcon brings his passion for music, art, and vibrant living into every dish he prepares. With a heart full of love, he pours his energy into creating flavorful, nourishing meals, delighting in the joy of serving this beloved community.