DJ Tasha Blank
"It's difficult to sum up what Justine does in a few sentences. She's a deeply attuned, incredibly empathetic and highly skilled DJ. You can feel a deep dedication to her craft in everything she does, and her extensive background in psychiatry, therapy and trauma healing bring a level of expertise to her facilitation and space holding that are a rare gift to everyone who gets to dance with her.
I've had the privilege of witnessing her growth on the dance floor and behind the decks for the last several years, and it's clear that Justine was made for this work. I'm so grateful to be on the receiving end of her music and guidance now. There aren't many DJs I trust to take me on a ride out of my comfort zone and into new levels of liberation on the dance floor — and she is one of them.
Even if you've never danced before, if you ever get the opportunity to experience one of Justine's offerings … go for it! Your future self will thank you.”
Ava:
Justine's sets are musical sorcery. Her songs are selected with intentionality, attunement, and precision. Each track is like an arrow that she pulls from a sling on her back, setting her mark on a Shadow, and then with systematic and force-of-nature like acumen, extracts it. There is something exquisite in Justine's listening and sensing that prove to be indomitable gifts as she shares her craft. I have found healing, expansion, and ease in each musical encounter. I am incredible grateful that she so generously shares her collections as they have each become a friend, a comfort, an alive, living, breathing spirit, with which the engagement is often the very sweetest part of my day.
Jamie:
"Dancing with Justine was a powerful journey. Her skill as a DJ was a gift! So often we'd be dancing to a song and as the next one came in it felt like it simply belonged there. It was as though one song was intentionally handing the reins to another. The grace and surety of these transitions were like a signal to my body, ‘I can trust this.’”
“You never know what will come up on the dance floor. Justine's musical choices drew out deep emotions in me. I found a lot of sadness that I hadn't realized was living in my body. I am so thankful for that discovery. Through the dance I was able to keep grief and sorrow moving, maybe even releasing, instead of sitting stagnant and hidden within. I am so grateful to Justine, to the dance and to the circle of dancers for creating a space where such magic occurs."
Staci:
"A dear friend of mine and I meet every week to dance for self-care and connection.
We started moving to your sets.
WOW, Justine, we are LOVING your musical journeys.
Each part of your set is a pleasure, and the way your transitions connect creates a cohesive experience.
Your music is such a blessing reflecting a range of territory which facilitates honesty, release, joy, nourishment and so much more.
Your music has been such good medicine for my friend and I.
Deep bow.”
Steph:
“What a beautiful, magical journey. It was exactly everything that I needed. After feeling such heaviness, sadness, anger, stuckness, and darkness, that set and dancing with myself felt like I was blooming, and I felt like I came back to life.”
“I’ve been shut up inside myself for a few weeks and that was the exact medicine I needed for my heart, soul, and body. My nervous system just loved that. Thank you for serving me such good medicine.”
Vered:
“It was amazing….you literally took us on a journey….At some point I was feeling heavy…there was a lot of heaviness…and then at some point, that just opened up and I was flowing in my body, like in the trance-wavy kind of way.”
“I felt like I was in the jungle rainforest at some point. It was so medicinal and it brought out my inner animal and something else that is beyond words. It was like tapping into some kind of ancient time.”
Giulia:
“Justine was the DJ at my first ever ecstatic dance. The night was mind blowing; her soulful and warm music supported me as intense emotions came up and I shook, cried, and had the most fun I’ve had in a long time! I left feeling happy and a whole lot lighter. Thank you so much for facilitating such a wonderful experience!”
Carol-Anne:
“I was able to access my body in a way I never have before….What a surprise! I am 60 years old and have suddenly found a way into my body…which, as it turns out can be disconnected from the brain and speaks to me much more coherently than my brain ever did. Who knew that there was an intelligence present throughout the body? Intellectually I know this, (particularly mind-gut) but to experience such a thing viscerally, was utter nirvana.
The introduction to ecstatic dance was perhaps the best part. Justine provided an introduction on her website that made me feel so welcome and included. I use a wheelchair for my mobility and was worried if everything would be accessible (it usually isn’t) and whether I would feel comfortable. Everything was so accessible and welcoming that my worries quickly faded and I disappeared into the ecstatic dance ether, thoroughly enjoying every minute. It was a transcendent experience.”
Sherry:
“So much contentment in my heart after last night’s experience.”
“I woke up with such a feeling of gratitude for the parting of the clouds and opportunity to shake out the stagnant and fill my cup with the exquisite energy gathered last night.”
Amanda:
“Thank you for tonight’s dance. It made me feel like a young child again, being free to move how I want. I haven’t felt that way in 30 years.”
Nicki:
“There was so much beautiful space in this mix, and texture too. I had room to let things grow in me, and dance and move in me.”
G:
“I would walk through fire to attend your dances.”
Alcy:
“I had a lot of creative ideas and creative energy, and I was moving in ways that I don’t usually move in this space. I was doing parkour on my mother’s couch.”
“I’m just super-effervescent…re-sparked in a really powerful way. What a beautiful flow, and journey. I’m so grateful. I feel like I’m back.”
Jackie:
“Justine’s kind, gentle high vibrational energy has beautifully created a safe space for all to express their individuality through freedom of dance… brilliant.”
“Justine’s music choices allowed me to tap into deep inner spiritual releases that I was surprisingly unaware of…it has been a fantastic experience.”