Meet some of the magic makers
It takes a village. Meet the collective behind the beats and voices that bring the energy, the vibe, and the soul to the event. These are the DJs, artists, hosts and space angels who’ll be guiding the evening, keep the crowd moving, the dance floor grooving, and holding space — co-creating with all of you.
Minus is the visionary producer and headlining DJ at Above the Ground, known for curating intentional, heart-centered dance experiences that are unforgettable, safe, wild & deeply healing.
A beloved force in the Ecstatic Dance scene, he’s been crafting powerful musical journeys from coast to coast since his early twenties. With deep roots in somatic healing, 5Rhythms, and trauma-informed practice, his genre-blending sets are a magic carpet ride — transporting dancers through bass, organic house, tribal rhythms, deep trance, and beyond.
www.MinustheDJ.com
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KiaOra Fox will launch us on our journey with a soul-stirring DJ set designed to awaken the body and elevate the spirit.
Drawing from her roots as a certified 5Rhythms™ teacher and movement facilitator, she weaves a dynamic blend of sounds—spanning genres and global rhythms—to guide us into grounded presence and ecstatic release. Her musical journey invites us to connect, let go, and open fully to the dance.
Learn more about KiaOra's offerings
Jamie will be leading and organizing our massive multi-artist sound healing experience and assisting with co-organizing Above the Ground. Too many trainings and certifications to list, Jamie has hosted hundreds of sound healing events and dance collaborations, is the producer of Bass & Bliss and is the founder of Harmonic Holistics.
A trauma-informed sound healer, Jamie has a fascination with mental health and holds a degree in psychology. She offers a plethora of sound healing services in our community and at festivals.
No words can describe the excitement of this dream coming true — collaborating and having master drummers Tim Costa, Jessica Rose, Timo & Crow at Above the Ground. We are in for such a treat!
Hearts and feet are going to be captivated on dance floor by world renown drummers — creating layers amongst electronic DJ mixes and moments of dedicated drum experiences. Spirits will be flying into self-realization that we are all one.
Space holder, flow dancer, cohost and coorganizer from the first Above the Ground, Triniti will be joining us again from Santa Barbara, CA
Triniti is a visual movement artist and embodiment guide who brings the spirit of ecstatic dance to life through intuitive flow and soulful expression. With a deep-rooted love for rhythm, connection, and conscious celebration, she moves as a living prayer—inviting others to return to their bodies, their breath and their truth.
Learn more about Triniti here
Connection builder, alchemizing for the greater good, KJ will be leading us into the space through a movement meditation.
KJ is a certified guide to embodied movement and holistic wellness. She is the founder of Return to the Feminine Collective Retreats, leading retreats worldwide and coaching women through her Radiant Woman containers. She leads online leadership women’s circles and local women’s circles. Learn more about KJ's offerings
James Lester, known by his DJ and producer alias tames, is a California-based music producer crafting lush bass tracks that pay homage to the simpler times in dance culture.
His music is playful and approachable. Let's just say that if there was an "afterparty" of Above the Ground, his high energy sound balanced with beautifully emotive soundscapes are perfect for an afters. Welome to "Below the Ground"
Find our beloved Tames here
Flow dancer, member of the hype squad, Kyllie is a multifaceted facilitator of peace and love. Passionate about art, self expression, travel, human potential, creation and connection.
While studying, practicing, and "working" in and around the worlds of dance, massage therapy, and biocompatibility, she has developed a profound gratitude for the ability to relate and reside with her body.
Learn more here: https://www.kyllie.love/
Liz loves expanding consciousness and up leveling the collective frequency through embodied metaphysics. She invites you to explore inner space with her through alchemical transmutation. We go so much further together.
When she's not dancing or suspended in motion, Liz is building community awareness of universal laws and facilitating a SLO blissful kundalini activation.
Learn more about Liz
Shannon Bailey is an ethereal songstress and yoga instructor based in San Luis Obispo, known for her ability to weave movement, intention, and sound into deeply healing experiences. With a voice that evokes both grace and grounded power, Shannon will bring a unique alchemy to our massive closing sound bath—balancing deep tonality with celestial magic. Her talent for creating intentional, heart-centered environments has made her a sought-after presence at Above the Ground 2025. Her vocals are more than sound—they are medicine.
Certified in Dance Movement Psychotherapy and a foundation in trauma-informed care since 2020, Adam combines his passions for ecstatic dance, storytelling, and inner child healing to support collective emotional, spiritual and physical liberation.
He is the host of Ecstatic Dance SLO at Nexus and a teacher at the reknowned Esalen Institute.
Adam believes joy is our birthright and that accessing it requires courage and deep self-acceptance.
Dee DiGioia is a luminous force of healing and harmony, whose presence brings profound depth to every experience she touches. As the founder of Mindful Kindful YOUniversity, Dee is a multifaceted holistic practitioner, sound alchemist, nature guide, and mindfulness educator.
A lifelong educator and trauma-informed practitioner, her work uplifts body, mind, and spirit. We’re honored to have her bring her radiant energy to the closing sound bath of Above the Ground—a truly magical finale to an unforgettable journey.
Javier Hernandez is a master of the didgeridoo, using its deep, resonant tones to create transformative soundscapes that elevate the spirit and soothe the soul. With a natural gift for creating sacred, healing environments, Javier’s playing brings a grounding and expansive energy to every sound bath. His artistry creates a profound connection between the earth and the ether, guiding listeners into deep states of relaxation and inner peace.
Monique Asha is a wellness practitioner, yoga teacher, Ayurvedic medical practitioner in training, masseuse, and sound healer. With her intuitive touch and healing presence, Monique creates deep, immersive soundscapes that facilitate profound relaxation and energetic release. Her work merges holistic wellness practices to heal and nourish the body, mind, and spirit.
Andrew Wilson, a skilled energy healer, alchemist, and carpenter from magicabundance.com, has developed a unique approach to healing. He will be providing his magic during the massive closing sound bath — with his didgeridoo.
Andrew has cultivated a profound understanding of the importance of non-judgemental healing and space creation. His capacity to navigate the shadows of life enables him to facilitate deep healing and transformation in others. We are thrilled to have him contribute to the sound bath at Above the Ground.
