MEET THE TEAM

I was invited to play for Dance Church in 2017 by Paul Frett. Ever since then, my love for ecstatic dance and its vibrant community has expanded beyond measure. Historically, I am usually providing the music, but now I am awakening my inner dancer. Cutting it up on the dance floor without thinking too much has allowed me to understand music so much more, feel how and why it moves people, and how to be a better DJ. I love to see how Dance Church affects and heals so many people, it is truly remarkable! I am grateful for my calling to help the group and host the events.

I am a devotee. I stepped on the floor about 7 years ago and found a home. It wasn’t long after that I asked Anna, one of our founders, if I could help. That simple offer has led to what feels like a calling. Over the years, I have ridden the wave with all of you, from what had been, to what shook us, and what is now…and am honored to open, prep and hold the space for the magical happening we all love called Dance Church. When I’m not hosting or dancing, I am a graphic designer and illustrator with an independent practice.

Like many, I found Dance Church at a transformative time in my life. After my first dance 5 years ago, I was hooked – I had found a space where I could show up exactly as I am, feel free and loved, and move through all the seasons of my life. Dance Church has changed my life, and I’m happy to call many of my fellow dancers very close friends. This is such a special community, and I feel so blessed to be a part of it and to play a role in maintaining this safe and sacred container for us all to express ourselves.

Welcome to the transformative world of holistic healing with Zandra. With over eight years of dedicated practice in energy healing, bodywork, embodiment, movement as medicine, and wellness, Zandra is a compassionate guide helping powerful, sensitive souls and healers embody deep self-trust, safety, authentic expression, and confidence so they can fully offer their magic to the world. As a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Reiki Master and Teacher, and Craniosacral Therapist, Zandra seamlessly blends these modalities to create safe, nurturing spaces for healing. Additionally, she is a somatic and communication coach and a certified Qoya teacher, passionate about guiding others to explore the body's innate wisdom. Zandra is deeply devoted to helping humans come home to themselves—their most authentic, aligned, and sovereign selves—beginning with feeling safe in their bodies. Known as the Queen of Freedom, she guides you to reclaim the authenticity that is your birthright. Her work is dedicated to restoring harmony between mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're seeking deeper self-trust, greater authentic expression, or a more aligned life, Zandra offers gentle yet profound healing experiences to support you every step of the way.

Paul is one of the original founders of Dance Church. He believes that it's incredibly important to find containers for communities to gather and express themselves. In turn, dance is such a powerful tool for emotional and physical expression. These two ideas have been the foundation of what he's brought to the DC community. As a DJ, he is inspired by Gabrielle Roth and the 5 Rhythms. He sees his DJ sets as a journey of emotions and ideas, of stillness and chaos, of love and loss. When not spinning at Dance Church, he can be found around town DJing either as Butaca or his alter ego, Faux Paul, at places like the Hewing Rooftop, Lush & ROK Eatery.