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My Story

Once upon a time, in the enchanting realm of Ubud, Bali, a curious soul named Povilas Brand stumbled upon a mystical gathering - an ecstatic dance at Yogabarn. Clueless about the rhythmic symphony that awaited, I dove headfirst into an auditory adventure.

The turning point came when the DJ dropped beats I'd never heard before. By the mix's end, I was hooked, sitting at the edge, thinking, "I want to share this magic with others." And so began my journey into the world of ecstatic dance DJing.

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they said no 9 times, but I didn’t give up… 

they said no 9 times, but I didn’t give up… 

they said no 9 times, but I didn’t give up… 

they said no 9 times, but I didn’t give up… 

they said no 9 times, but I didn’t give up… 

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A DJ's Tale of Victory

For a month, I immersed myself in a rhythmic odyssey, spending ten hours a day sculpting sounds and rhythms. Drawing from my background in chorus singing and piano playing, the transition wasn't entirely foreign. With a natural affinity for music and a tech-savvy edge, I grasped the art of DJing at a pace that raised eyebrows.

Armed with confidence and a desire to share my crafted mixes, I faced a cascade of rejections. The naysayers chuckled at my audacity. Unfazed, I discovered a haven at Udara, Canggu, Bali. An exclusive venue for yoga and sound healing, it reluctantly opened its doors to ecstatic dance. With conviction, I transformed this space, turning 20 hesitant dancers into a bustling crowd of 400, proving that when doors close, create a way.

Life's journey led me from Bali to Brazil, where unforeseen challenges surfaced. The pandemic forced a pause on my DJing dreams, birthing a real estate venture. Despite the shifts, the yearning for the dance floor persisted. Santa Catarina beckoned, and there, I revived my DJing passion, ready to infuse Brazil with the magic of ecstatic dance.

The heart of my mission is not just in the beats but in the transformation they bring. A revelatory moment occurred when someone shared, "Povilas, your mix is my new drug-free trance." It dawned on me; this isn't just about dance; it's a therapy that transcends boundaries. And so, my invitation echoes: Ecstatic dance DJs, if Brazil is on your radar, let's collaborate, let's create, let's dance.

Join me in this rhythmic journey, where beats transcend borders, and the dance floor becomes a canvas for healing. Let's turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, one ecstatic dance at a time.