Welcome back to another season of getting downnnn together!!! Getting down SO THAT we have the juice to keep going, SO THAT we can show up and take care of each other, SO THAT we can feel a little less alone in it all ❤
Monthly on Thursdays (exact dates tbd, thank you kindly for your patience), our community continues to bring bangin', sweet and saucy tunes, tea, art, good vibes and all that jazz.
Schedule:
6-7pm - Class TBA
7-7:30pm **Beginner/Refresher Fusion PD class w Daniel**
7-9:45pm - DJ sets by Lovie Davis + Matthias Tsunami
8:15-8:30pm - Interlude
9:45-10:05pm - Live Instrumentals
10:05-10:30pm - snacks & goodbyes
For the new folks (welcome!!!! we're STOKED you're here!!):
Nectar Fusion Playground is a queer-led, culture-shaping space to explore creative expression and connection through the improvisational form of fusion partner dance, and beyond!
Here, we invite
~ dancing together free of normative gender roles (you do you, boo!)
~ honoring the function of form (come take a class!) to enjoy safe movement play and be mindful of our bodies in space
~ challenging ourselves to cultivate our dance skill from whatever level we're at (ALL are welcome)
~ prioritizing attunement, play and relating (vs transacting)
~ taking care of ourselves & each other
~ practicing radical, enthusiastic consent
~ co-creating an inclusive and courageous environment to be real in
~ get juiced SO THAT we can continue to do the hard work of building a better world
This event features awesome teachers and DJs, live instrumentals, a communal tea table and dance mats to take your partner fusion craft to the floor.
** the Beginner/Refresher class now happens *during* the beginning of the first DJ set upstairs in the mezzanine.
This lesson is for anyone new to partner dancing or wanting to work on their fundamentals.
Daniel shares a household with some immunocompromised folks. For their protection they will be wearing a mask and we request that you wear a mask if you are attending their class. Thank you for showing care!
$25-35 sliding scale -- PAY AT THE DOOR
CASH or VENMO @Nectar-Fusion
We offer work trades* in exchange for free entry to the event for those who want to be part of the event and/or for whom cost is a barrier. Consider working with us! If doing a work trade shift is not accessible to you, NOTAFLOF!
*be on the lookout for the FORM in the event discussion
Health Policy
We care very much about the health of our community and for folks to feel welcome and safe, and acknowledge that we cannot meet everyone's safety needs.
Use your best judgment! Please do not come if you are feeling sick, know that you could be carrying something transmittable or have symptoms of something contagious. We encourage you to take a covid test before coming.
***If you see someone dancing with a mask on and would like to dance with them, please check in to see if they would feel more comfortable if you were also wearing a mask!***
BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ friendly space
No racism, bigotry, or hateful speech or actions will be tolerated. Full stop.
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