Pre-Show Activations
Harness attention. Build anticipation. Elevate the vibe.
Embodied Groove helps audiences arrive fully, creating the conditions for deeper connection, greater engagement, and unforgettable live music experiences.
Embodied Groove transforms the time before the show into part of the show.
Why This Works
Rather than waiting for the first song to bring people together, Embodied Groove helps audiences arrive – physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Through simple guided movement, music, and shared participation, audiences naturally begin connecting with one another, releasing the distractions of the day, and becoming part of the experience before the lights go down.
When the first note finally hits, the room is already alive and fully present!
Designed Around Your Event
Each activation is customized to match the energy of the evening and typically lasts 15–20 minutes.
Experiences often include:
- A thoughtfully curated playlist that relaxes, activates, and elevates the audience.
- Live accompaniment from one or two musicians playing that night – it’s a great fun and casual way for musicians to feel out the crowd and loosen-up themselves.
- Interactive movement designed to welcome everyone so they feel an immediate sense of belonging.
- Opportunities for audience connection that naturally build anticipation for the show ahead.
Every Embodied Groove activation is co-created in real time, making each experience unique to the people, the music, and the moment.
Benefits for Venues
- Gives a reason for guests to arrive earlier.
- Increase engagement before showtime.
- Create a memorable first impression.
- Enhance the overall guest experience.
- Support food and beverage sales through earlier arrivals.
- Differentiate your venue with a unique audience experience.
Benefits for Artists
- Perform for an audience that is present and engaged from the very first note.
- Create a stronger emotional connection with fans without having to do anything extra yourself.
- Transform passive listeners into active participants on raging dance floors!
- Set the tone for an epic night.
More Than an Opening Act
Openers are definitely support acts, but they often have their own desires – to turn audiences into new fans.
Embodied Groove is solely focused on warming up the crowd – through simple facilitated movement and a few key phrases that enhance presence – so that your show is set up to be the best it can possibly be!
Bands put in so much time preparing for a show to have it be its best. Embodied Groove helps prepare the audience in real time, so everyone is engaged, present, and ready for magic from the very start.
Let's Design an Experience Your Audience Will Never Forget.
Whether you’re an artist, venue, or event producer, Embodied Groove can be customized to create a pre-show experience that builds anticipation, fosters connection, and elevates the energy before the music begins.
