About this Event
This valentine's day - come with your sweetie, or stop by alone and meet new friends in our comfy tea lounge!
⚡️Alchemy of Fusion⚡️is a premier bi-monthly fusion partner dance in South Berkeley every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays with FREE class, FREE tea, FREE snacks, and a beautiful dance floor😊
👉Fusion is a style of partner dancing that blends elements from various dance genres and values improvisation, musicality, and connection with the partner.😊NO experience or partner required for this event - come as you are, take the class, meet people at the tea lounge 🍵🫖, or stay on the dance floor until the end!
Co-hosted by GoenEvents, a dance organizer with focus on creating meaningful encounters, and The Berkeley Alembic, a nonprofit center committed to body-mind transformation, this event is designed to bring movers of all backgrounds together, uniting them in a ✨shared journey of creative expression✨.
🕑SCHEDULE🕑
7:30-8:30pm Class for ALL experience levels by 💃Class for ALL experience levels by Sharon Sarasana & Imaan Taghavi - INCLUDED (FREE!) with admission
8:30-11:30pm Fusion Social 🥳with DJ's: 😎DJ Ringo Sanchez & 😎DJ Shaz
💃CLASS TOPIC💃
SENSEation Dance Awakening
by Sharon Sarasana & Imaan Taghavi
Come explore the 5 qualities of platonic touch for partner dancing with these instructors with background in Westcoast Swing, Brazilian Zouk, and Tantric Touch. Drop into the synergy of movements; then, enjoy the wild creativity that results when you're truly connected with your partner.
(The class will be designed so that there is something to learn for everyone, regardless of your experience level. We hope you make it to class!!!)
🏫VENUE🏫
The Berkeley Alembic, 2820 Seventh street, Berkeley (with a FREE large parking lot).
Just 2 blocks from Berkeley Bowl West if you want to pick up something quick to eat 🥐🥗🌯🍙🍣from their wholesome deli!
❤️TICKETS❤️
$20 until Feb 13, $25 the day of event + Eventbrite Fees
Or COME FOR FREE! and get massive appreciation from the host by signing up as a volunteer:
https://volunteersignup.org/MQFDQ
👉WHAT TO BRING👈
Water bottle💧
Deodorant/mouthwash or mint, if applicable (you will get really close with one another!)🪥
Socks or flat dance shoes* 👡🧦
*The Berkeley Alembic does not allow outside shoes or any shoes with heels.
😷COVID policy😷
A proof of vaccination against COVID is NOT required at this time, Masks are welcomed but not required either. These policies may be subject to change following local guidance.
We kindly ask that you stay at home if you feel sick or under the weather to protect our community.❤️
We hope to co-create an alchemical process that turns ordinary movements into extraordinary experiences in this gorgeous venue.
Can’t wait to see you on February 14th!
(See you every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays - 2/14, 2/28, 3/13 etc! Please mark your calendar!)
Dance Styles
West Coast Swing (50%)
Zouk (50%)
Pricing
Early bird:$20.00
At door:$25.00
Organizer
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Sayaka Learns
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Goen Dance & Events
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