Alchemy of Fusion - Undulations: waves and body rolls!

❤️NEW❤️ Pay via Venmo and avoid Eventbrite fees! (See below)❤️ ⚡️Alchemy of Fusion⚡️— a premier bi-monthly fusion partner dance in South Berkeley every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays with FREE class, FREE tea, FREE snacks, a comfy tea lounge 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 Imaan Taghavi INCLUDED (FREE!) with admission 8:30-11:30pm Fusion Social 🥳with DJ's: 😎Jonathan Liu and Wren Forth! 💃CLASS TOPIC💃 Waves & Body rolls: Adding Flares to Your Fusion! Imaan Taghavi, vice champion Zouk dancer and founder of the Omni Movement, will teach the secrets of UNDULATIONS: body rolls, snakes, and waves. Layer these moves into steps you already know, to have fun, look cool, and add your own unique flare to the dance! He will review how to execute these safely both as a lead and a follow. Elevate your dance skills with us! (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!!!) Imaan Taghavi Bio: Imaan Taghavi is an international partner dance instructor, choreographer, and pioneer based in Oakland, CA. He is widely regarded for his breadth and depth of knowledge in multiple partner dance forms including zouk, salsa, bachata, kizomba, and west coast swing. His mentors and coaches include the CoboBrothers Dance Company, Evelyn Magyari, Joe Ferreira (aka the Rio Dancer), Paulo and Luisa, and many more. He is a Brazilian Zouk World Vice Champion with Ashe Jordan and a Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Omni Movement, which houses one of the world's most reputable progressive Zouk programs, OmniZouk. 👉TICKETS👈 $20 Early Bird (until the day before the event) $25 The day of Event $12 Late Entry After 10pm (plus Eventbrite fees OR.... 👉👉👉👉AVOID THE FEES by using Venmo! You MUST write "Fusion 4/10" on notes so the money comes to us. Venmo @BerkeleyAlembic) Volunteer and get in for free! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A4AE2CA6FEC70-48823775-410 🏫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! 👉WHAT TO BRING👈 Water bottle💧 (we provide filtered water!) Deodorant/mint, if applicable (you will get really close with one another!)🪥 Socks* 👡🧦 *The Berkeley Alembic does not allow outside shoes or any shoes with heels. Flat inside dance shoes are allowed, but you may want to bring socks also for maximum spin-nability! 😷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. (See you every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays - Please mark your calendar!)