# Event Details - **Event Name**: MELT: Melt Into The STARS — An Embodied Relating & Consent Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: A 5-hour immersive retreat in embodied relating, consent, & conscious communication for the fusion, ecstatic dance, & intimacy communities.About this EventAbout This EventThe connection doesn’t fail because people don’t care. It fails because bodies don’t feel safe, needs go unspoken, and assumptions move faster than truth.Welcome to MELT: Melt Into The STARS, a 5-hour immersive retreat bringing conscious communication into the body through somatic practices, partner exploration, and movement.Rooted in the renowned STARS Talk, this experience invites you to slow down, listen to your nervous system, and practice consent, clarity, and aliveness as lived experiences rather than just intellectual ideas.This is not a lecture. This is not a performance. This is not about “doing it right.”This day is about learning how to listen—to yourself, to others, and to the relational field between you.What is STARS?STARS is a relational language for clarity, consent, and aliveness—especially in spaces where intimacy, touch, and desire are present.S — Safety (Needs): What helps your nervous system settle, open, and trust?T — Turn-Ons: What brings genuine aliveness, attraction, and resonance?A — Avoids: What are your limits, non-negotiables, and early “no” signals?R — Relationship Intentions: What are you actually available for—and how do you communicate that clearly?S — Sexual Health & STI Conversations: How do we share vulnerable information with honesty, care, and integrity?What We’ll Be Doing: The PracticesThis retreat brings the STARS framework off the page and into the nervous system. We will explore each element through somatic exercises and partner movement drawn from fusion dance principles.Safety as a Pleasure Practice: Track weight, proximity, pace, and breath. Learn how your body signals safety or shutdown, and practice co-regulation without obligation.Listening to the Body's "Yes": Identify what genuinely awakens ease and desire. Practice naming wants without apology or pressure.The Wisdom of the "No": Avoids are not walls; they are guidance. Practice delivering clear, grounded no’s without collapse or aggression, and receiving them without defense.Intentions in the Body: Partner dance becomes a living metaphor: Are you leading, following, co-creating, or simply sharing space for one song? Sense your actual availability in real time.Truth with Care (Sexual Health): Disclosure is not a confession; it is an act of integrity. Learn how to share vulnerable information, STI status, and boundaries without shame, urgency, or avoidance.The Container (What to Expect)Brief teachings woven with experiential practiceSomatic exercises that build body literacyPartner and group explorationsGuided reflection and real-time integrationA trauma-informed, consent-centered, inclusive space.You will not be asked to overshare. You will not be pressured to touch. Choice, pacing, and agency are central. Touch is always optional. No partner or prior experience with STARS is required.Who This Is ForDancers, movers, and relational explorersPeople navigating intimacy, dating, or community connectionThose who want more clarity without rigidityThose who want pleasure with integrity—on and off the dance floorLogistics & DetailsDate: Saturday, March 7th, 2026Time: 2PM-7PM (Includes a 45-minute lunch break)Location: Portland Dance Studio, Portland, ORTickets: Sliding Scale ($30 – $80). Please pay what feels generous and aligned with your current capacity so we can keep this work accessible.Meet Your FacilitatorsCourtney Brame: Founder, Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP)William O’Connor: Founder, Relational Ecosystems ProjectEmerald May: Founder, Rooted PleasureMatthew Nelson: Founder, BraveSpace EmbodimentEvelin Dacker, MD: Creator of The STARS Talk & Founder, Wild Woman Wellness MedicineSpace is limited to maintain an intimate container. Secure your spot today to step into a practice of grounded, honest, and real connection.If you are interested in attending the full MELT event after the workshop, please visit here for details and submit the vetting form and purchase tickets through that link. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/melt-melt-into-the-stars-—-an-embodied-relating-and-consent-retreat/100001983282684899 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.85, max: 87.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Portland Dance Studio - **lat**: 45.5200068 - **long**: -122.6629491 - **full address**: Portland Dance Studio, 232 Southeast Oak Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MELT: Melt Into The STARS — An Embodied Relating & Consent Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a7988f9517009e70ae3c38c908228442dcdf0c24aeec546cb320bd06dec553db-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc16172f-gmir.jpg?v=1771529761 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MELT: Melt Into The STARS — An Embodied Relating & Consent Retreat being held? - **A:** MELT: Melt Into The STARS — An Embodied Relating & Consent Retreat takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Portland Dance Studio, 232 Southeast Oak Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for MELT: Melt Into The STARS — An Embodied Relating & Consent Retreat? - **A:** Ticket prices for MELT: Melt Into The STARS — An Embodied Relating & Consent Retreat range from USD 34 to USD 87 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySTARS Workshop Only - Early Bird PricingUSD 61 + USD 6 feeAvailableSTARS Workshop Only - Sliding ScaleUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableSTARS Workshop Only - Regular PriceUSD 87 + USD 7 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing MELT: Melt Into The STARS — An Embodied Relating & Consent Retreat? - **A:** MELT: Melt Into The STARS — An Embodied Relating & Consent Retreat is organized by Courtney Brame. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MELT: Melt Into The STARS — An Embodied Relating & Consent Retreat is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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