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The Ancestor Ball - A Ceremonial Dance Journey to Honor Ancestors of Blood and Soul

  • Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19119 United States (map)

Join us for a night of remembrance, revelry & beautiful mischief

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When the Veil Grows Thin...

On Halloween night, we gather to celebrate the ones who came before us.

The Ancestor Ball is an evening of music, dance, ritual, creativity, and community, a chance to honor the Ancestors of Blood and the Ancestors of Soul who have shaped our lives.

Whether you come remembering grandparents, beloved teachers, cultural heroes, mythic beings, or guides who have inspired your journey, this is a night to celebrate the threads that connect us across generations.

Hosted by Amy Mermaid and her extraordinary crew of beautiful mischief makers, we'll transform the evening into a living celebration where the sacred and the playful dance together.

Expect an immersive experience filled with music, movement, ceremony, and wonder.

Come As...

Dress as your favorite Mythic Ancestor.

Interpret that however your imagination leads you.

Perhaps you'll embody:

  • An ancestor from your family

  • A wise elder

  • A goddess or god

  • A folk hero

  • A poet or mystic

  • An ancient healer

  • A trickster

  • A legendary creature

  • A spirit from your heritage

All costumes are welcome - from simple to spectacular.

Community Ancestor Altar

Throughout the evening we'll create a beautiful communal altar.

You're warmly invited to bring:

  • A photograph of an ancestor

  • Flowers

  • A meaningful object

  • A written prayer

  • A small offering for the altar

Participation is entirely optional.

What to Expect

✨ Opening blessing

✨ Community altar

✨ Music & dancing

✨ Ritual offerings

✨ Beautiful costumes

✨ Connection & conversation

✨ A little magic

This Evening Is For You If...

  • You love Halloween with depth and meaning.

  • You enjoy art, ritual, and community.

  • You want to honor those who came before you.

  • You appreciate beautiful costumes and creative expression.

  • You believe joy can be a sacred practice.

No experience with ceremony or ritual is necessary - just bring your curiosity and your heart.

tickets

$55 or $45 each with a friend (use the code “beloved”)

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