Fruition - An Intuitive Sound & Dance Journey Through Evolution

Fruition - An Intuitive Sound & Dance Journey Through Evolution

Saturday 14 November, 18h00 (arrive from 17h00 please) Strictly no late arrivals. Allow enough time to collect your pre-ordered Sacred Medicine. Latecomers can’t join, because people inside the container can feel unsettled when someone enters mid-ceremony.

R650 early, R850 late

Hosted by Amy Nelson, Ancois Nelson with guest Kā (Storm Willow Hartley)

What happens

Kā (Storm Willow Hartley), a Berlin-based artist and DJ, brings a shamanic sound and music journey to Fruition House. Amy and Ancois Nelson hold the ceremony around it.

Amy guides the dance through the evolution of life. You start lying down with your eyes closed, as a single-celled organism, and move up through the forms of life to the ecstatic embodiment of all of it. From there the dance opens into wild, free movement, where your untamed energy gets room. The closing is a meditation with the parts of yourself you met while dancing. Afterwards there’s food, and you’re welcome to keep dancing with us into the night.

Why sound and dance

Bodies respond to sound directly. Music takes people to goosebumps and to tears. Dance has a long place in medicine work, and among the First Nations people of South Africa, shaking medicine means dancing into trance states. This event grows from that same connection with nature, music and sound. You’ll feel the bass move through your body.

What do we mean by sensual?

We use the word in two ways. The first is sensory: a full, heightened, pleasurable experience through all the senses. The second is eros in its energetic form, the creative and connective energy that moves through a body and between people.

Frequently asked questions

What if I’m not good at dancing?

The format suits people who feel disconnected from dance and from their bodies. You can move however you like, with your eyes closed. If all you want to do is lie on the floor and flick your fingers, that is your dance. If you’d rather be a wild boar or a snake, go ahead and play.

Can I come if I’m not very shamanic?

Yes. This space is a playground for exploring how the sound makes you feel and how your body wants to move. Nothing spiritual is required, only a willingness to explore.

What if I struggle with taking on other people’s energy?

The opening ceremony supports everyone in placing energetic boundaries. If you’re particularly sensitive, we’ll offer care and support throughout.

Do I need to take medicine?

No. Sacred medicine is optional. Contact us before the day and we’ll talk you through how it’s held.

What if I’m nervous about joining an event like this?

Our events go deep and they are also beginner friendly. You’re welcome to book a call with any questions before you decide.

The evening

We begin with a ceremony of grounding and honouring. We create a safe ceremonial container and space for our ancestors.

For those who choose to, there will be a conscious consumption in ceremony and gathering. Details are below.

After the ceremony, we'll be guided into our music journey.

Your Participation

There's no pressure to take anything. Many come for the ceremony and dance alone, and that is complete and whole.

If you're interested in exploring a more active role in the ceremony, we work with conscious consumption offerings. These are available to choose when you book your ticket.

Your options

Cacao & Blue Lotus — ceremonial dose, relational and heart-opening

Cacao with Fungi — psilocybin-infused, for those seeking expansion

Cacao with Molly and Fungi — MDMA and psilocybin together, for heart and vision

CannaBlue — a cannabis and blue lotus preroll, for ease and flow

When you book, you'll select one or more (payment will be made on the day in cash on arrival).

What to Bring

Clothes you can move and sweat in

Something comfy, A yoga mat, sheep skin or blanket and cushion for lying down

Shoes come off at the door

The space

This is a queer, neurodivergent-supportive, nonmonogamous-affirming space for minority-group folks and allies. Consent-centred and trauma-informed. You can step out, change how you're taking part, or rest at any point. No performance.

The venue is not wheelchair accessible, and we're devastatingly aware of this gap. If you have access needs we haven't thought of, message us and we'll figure it out together.

There's no alcohol. Don't bring any other substances.

Food and drink

We'll have an alcohol free botanical bar and snacks to purchase, so you can stay nourished and grounded.

Your hosts

Amy Nelson

Amy is a shamanic therapist and relationship coach, and the founder of SomatoSensual Therapy. Her shamanic work comes through her mother’s lineage of healers and seers, alongside formal training. She holds a degree in applied counselling psychology and has a background in advocacy and activism. Her practice includes embodied work, consented touch and psychedelic integration. She is Head of Facilitator Education and Development at the Psychedelic Society of South Africa, where she builds training frameworks for facilitators, and she contributes to the Safety Network’s accountability frameworks for practitioners and venues. With Ancois, she runs Queer Spirit Cape Town, Shamanic Temple and Beyond Monogamy SA.

Ancois Human-Nelson

Ancois Human-Nelson is co-founder of Fruition House and co-facilitates ceremonies with Amy. Her work with each person begins before the event, when their process starts. She answers questions, gives clear information about what the experience involves, and supports people as they prepare. During the ceremony, Amy guides the individual process while Ancois attends to the whole group, monitoring each person’s needs and wellbeing as the experience unfolds. She stays available after events for feedback and is there for anyone who wants support as they integrate. Ancois has co-facilitated deep process work with Amy, both physically and energetically, and she manages Fruition House and its operations, along with the communities: Queer Spirit Cape Town, Shamanic Temple, and Beyond Monogamy SA.

Your guest

Kā (Storm Willow Hartley) is a South African artist based in Berlin, exploring the edges of experimental music, ambient, and ritual art. Their sets travel through terrestrial spheres, rooted rhythms, breakbeats amidst the meditative pull of dub ~ effortlessly moving through juxtaposition and hypnotic flow. Their debut LP OVERSOUL recently dropped on Terenor Records, inspired by metal craft, gong, and synthesis. Kā has a deep love for ceremonial journeying and nature, their project spans across the spectrum, into somatic work, sound bathing and yoga. Storm is also a core member of Ground Tactics (999hz.co) inspiring the practice of tuning forks and psychoacoustic art.

Alcohol free · Consent-centred · Beginner-friendly

Practical Details

Please read through this carefully when buying your tickets.

Conscious Consumption Offerings:

If you're interested in exploring these, you'll select your choice when you book. Payment is cash on the day. We ask you to choose in advance so we can prepare responsibly. You are not limited to one. Select as needed.

On the Day:

Arrive from 17h00 so that we have a bit of time to check in, collect and pay for our "teachers", mingle and can start at 18h00. Once everyone has arrived and we're settled, the ceremony begins.

If you have questions or access needs, reach out directly: 0716036077

A Note on Safety

We take care seriously. Our team is trained in harm reduction and trauma-informed practice. We know how to support people through difficulty.

You know your body. Please consume responsibly

If you are a facilitator or practitioner and you are curious about our space or looking to collaborate or create your own events.  Reach out!

FRUITION HOUSE: WHAT’S COMING UP

Fruition House is a space for embodied connection, conscious relating, community, creativity, ritual and exploration. 

Our programme moves across different practices and communities, from talks and workshops to dance, sound, 

drumming and queer gatherings.

October

Wed 28 Oct: Elemental sound journey with guest Chrisna van Niekerk

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/elemental-sound-journey-with-chrisna

Thurs 29 Oct: Cacoa, hape and medicine music with guest Minjay

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/cacao-hape-and-medicine-music-with-minjay

Fri 30 Oct:  Breathwork, Kanna Tea and Sound Journey with guest Gershan

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/microcosmic-breathwork-and-indigenous-bows-with-gershan

November

Tue 3 Nov: Psychedelic Society SA Talks ONLINE ONLY: 

Future proofing Humanity by Communicating with Nature, with Dr Saskia von Diest, founder of Ecofluency

https://www.psychedelicsociety.co.za/event-details/future-proofinghumanitybycommunicatingwithnature

Sat 7 Nov: Fruition: A Remembrance of Drumming & Dance, with guest facilitator Chrisna van Niekerk

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/fruition-a-remembrance-of-drumming-dance-1

Mon 9 Nov: The Connection Academy: Communication tools for social and play spaces. To be confirmed

Wed 11 Nov: Beyond Monogamy presents Cruising for Convos, a community gathering

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/beyond-monogamy-present-cruising-for-convos-2

Fri 13 Nov: Shamanic Temple presents Queer Men’s Temple, co-facilitated by Francis Chouler

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/queer-temple-for-gbtq-men

Sat 14 Nov: Fruition: Shamanic rewilding dance experience with guest Ka (Storm Willow Hartley) a South African artist based in Berlin.

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/fruition-an-intuitive-sound-dance-journey-through-evolution

Mon 16 Nov: Psychedelic Society SA Talks | Online & In-person | Coco & Tersius speak about traditional Bwiti initiations

(with iboga)

https://www.psychedelicsociety.co.za/event-details/iboga-traditional-bwiti-initiation-q-a

Thurs 19 Nov: Fruition Next Chapter Friends Forty+ (An evening for people over 40 who’d like to meet others 

and create authentic connections. Come on your own, bring a friend or partner)

Sat 21 Nov: Vortex Energetics Workshop with Carol Nelson

Sun 22 Nov: The Connection Academy: Relationship skills Sessions with Amy Nelson - Self regulation & co-regulation.

DEEPEN with a Vedic astrology reading to understand your relationship and selves with Marjorie Lobel

Tue 24 Nov: How to Heal our World, a talk with Mishka, founder of the Psychedelic Society of South Africa.

https://www.psychedelicsociety.co.za/event-details/healingourworld

Thurs 26 Nov: Queer Spirit Pillow Hang (An evening for all queers to come and hang out)

Sat 28 Nov: Men’s Masturbation Masterclass, hosted by Simon Heller & Francis Chouler at Fruition House

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/beyond-masturbation-expanding-self-pleasure-for-men

Sun 29 Nov: The Connection Academy: Relationship skills Sessions with Amy Nelson - Active Listening

December

 Tue 1 Dec: Fruition Intimate conversations: Hosted by Amy Nelson (guest to be announced)

Thurs 3 Dec: Divine Deviants: a third space for neurodivergent, non-monogamous, and queer communities, and anyone who lives, loves or relates differently (our very own first Thursday monthly rotating activities like cacao circle, dream sharing and interpretation, conversation nights with prompts about love, desire and difference, skill share, open mic show and tell, crafting evenings)

Sun 6 Dec: The Connection Academy: Relationship skills Sessions with Amy Nelson - Working with Triggers

Thurs 10 Dec: Fruition Friends Night Twenties and Thirties (An evening for people aged 20 to late 30's 

who’d like to meet others and create authentic connections. Come on your own, bring a friend or partner.

Sat 12 Dec: A Deep Remembrance Ayahuasca ceremony with Amy, Ancois and guest Minjay

Want to stay connected? Message 071 603 6077 for more information or to be added to the relevant