# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nectar Fusion Playground — April
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 10:45 pm
- **Event Description**: 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
~ honoring the function of form to enjoy safe, co-creative expression
~ prioritizing attunement and play
~ choosing relating over transacting
~ taking self-responsibility
~ practicing radical, enthusiastic consent
~ challenging ourselves to cultivate our dance skill from whatever level we are at
~ co-creating an inclusive and courageous environment where authentic introspection and connection are celebrated
~ being mindful of our bodies in space and others around us
~ 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.

We will continue to be at Laurelhurst on THURSDAYS.

6-7pm - Intermediate class - TBA
6-7pm - Beginner/refresher* fusion dance class - TBA
7-8:15pm -9:45pm - DJ sets by Lovey Davis + TBA
9:45-10:05pm - Live Instrumentals by Jacob Last
10-10:45pm - snacks & community time

*Beginner/refresher class
This lesson is for you if any of the following are true:
- if you have only partner danced at Nectar fusion and don't usually take regular classes elsewhere
- you primarily do ecstatic dance, club dance or other non-structured dance
- you have never partner danced before

$23-35 sliding scale -- PAY AT THE DOOR
Cash or Venmo @Nectar-Fusion

Work trade opportunities available, please be on the lookout for the FORM in the event discussion. Scholarships available for folks with disabilities, please reach out to Antje.


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.
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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/nectar-fusion-playground-—-april/200028048542229
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 118

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200028048542229?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Laurelhurst Club
- **lat**: 45.52290524909
- **long**: -122.6246855466
- **full address**: The Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214-2048, United States,Portland, Oregon

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Nectar Fusion Playground — April being held?
  - **A:** Nectar Fusion Playground — April takes place on Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 10:45 pm at The Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214-2048, United States,Portland, Oregon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Nectar Fusion Playground — April is ideal for curious learners, students, 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. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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