Bee Dance


Welcome to Bee Dance – Puna’s underground conscious dance gathering happening every Friday night at Hawaiian Sanctuary on the Big Island. Born from the heart of the Big Island’s dance culture, Bee Dance offers a unique alternative to ecstatic dance. Rooted in intentional movement, sound healing, and sacred community, Bee Dance invites you to connect through rhythm, expression, and ceremony under the Hawaiian stars. Whether you’re a local or visiting the island, this weekly Puna dance event is your invitation to move, heal, and be.

🎶 This Week’s Lineup

NTU

NTU elevates the scene with the Funk, Soul, Afrobeat, Reggaeton, and Dancehall hits that make you wanna whine ya waist and shake ya tail feathers! NTU’s live drumming brings a unique rhythmic layer to every mix, creating an immediate connection between the beat and the crowd’s reactions.

NTU is a multi-instrumentalist with an attraction towards Pan Afro Music. A wide range of Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Reggae, Soca, Salsa, Cumbia, Afrobeat, and Afropop. He’s also busy creating events that are a positive celebration of Afro culture in the form of dance parties and drum circles. Get ready to jump up and put your root down!

DEBONAIR

Debonair, a Chicago-based master mixer renowned for his luxurious blends of Hip-Hop/R&B with Deep House, Future Beats, Latin Jungle House & Amapiano blends. With a career rooted in the vibrant nightlife of Chicago, he has has been making a local name for himself on the Big Island curating special events that bring good vibes only.

Debonair’s sets are a journey through genres, creating an immersive experience that keeps the dance floor alive. Whether he’s spinning at a high-energy night club or a laid-back lounge, his unique ability to fuse different musical styles has earned him a dedicated following.

🌿 What is Bee Dance?

Bee Dance is a sacred community offering birthed in Puna as a fresh alternative to traditional ecstatic dance. While it shares roots in intentional, free-form movement and reverence for the dance floor, Bee Dance is not an ecstatic dance – and proudly so.

We created Bee Dance to:

  • Break free from rigid formats like the 5 Rhythms structure
  • Offer an underground-style gathering that’s raw, real, and alive
  • Provide a consistent weekly space for movement, connection, and inner exploration

✨ What to Expect

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Sound Healing Journey Begin your night with a grounding sound bath led by Creative Frequencies using crystal bowls, drums, chimes, and voice. It’s a time to land, breathe, and connect.
  • 7:00 – 10:30 PM: DJ Set & Open Dance Floor Move your body freely to beats curated by local and guest DJs. Expect global bass, tribal rhythms, experimental soundscapes, and deep, driving grooves.
  • Elixir Bar Open All Night – Sip on ceremonial cacao, ʻawa (kava), herbal teas, fresh juices, and nourishing treats grown and crafted on the land.
  • Community Guidelines
    • No talking on the dance floor
    • No photos or videos
    • Respect each other’s space and sovereignty
    • Come as you are – move as you feel
  • Cost is $20 at the gate upon entry. We accept Cash, Venmo or Paypal.

🐝 Why We Dance: The Origin of Bee Dance

Bee Dance was born out of a desire to offer something uniquely Puna – raw, grounded, and real. It honors the lineage of dance as healing but doesn’t follow the path of ecstatic dance. Instead, we offer something all our own.

Bee Dance is a weekly ritual, a space to release, recharge, and reconnect to self and community through sound and movement.

Puna needed a consistent, community-rooted, underground-style gathering – and so we built one, from the soil up. Every week, our dance floor becomes a hive of creative expression, shadow play, heart-opening movement, and collective joy.

🐝 Share Your Bee Dance Experience

Your voice matters. Bee Dance is a living, breathing space we create together—and your feedback helps it grow in all the right ways.

Whether you loved the DJ, have a suggestion, or just want to reflect on your night, we welcome your thoughts. The form is short, anonymous (unless you want to share your name), and takes less than a minute.

👉 Click here to leave feedback

Mahalo for helping us co-create something conscious and connected.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Bee Dance


Is Bee Dance the same as ecstatic dance?


Not exactly. While Bee Dance shares a spirit of freeform, conscious movement, it was created as an alternative experience – grounded in community, sound, and sacred connection.

Does Bee Dance cancel for the weather?


Bee Dance is on rain or shine! We’ve adapted to living in the rainforest and dance through it all.


What are the dance floor guidelines?


We co-create a respectful, intentional space:

No talking on the dance floor
No phones or photography
Honor your own space and others’
Consent is key – always check in before engaging with others


What should I bring?


Water, a cup for cacao or ʻawa (optional), and an open heart. Dress comfortably to move and sweat. We recommend arriving early to settle into the sound healing journey.


Can I bring my kids?


Bee Dance is designed as an adult-centered space and is not suitable for children.


Is the gym open during Bee Dance?


No, the gym closes at 5:00 PM on Fridays. Admission to Bee Dance is separate from gym memberships and is not included with any gym pass.


Can I vend or share my offerings?


We sometimes welcome aligned vendors or healers. Reach out in advance via our contact form if you’d like to share your gifts with the community.


Can I stay overnight?


Yes! Guests who book overnight stays at Hawaiian Sanctuary receive free Bee Dance passes, plus access to our yoga classes, spa, and elixir bar. Don’t forget to ask about our kamaʻāina 2-night special for locals.