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D-Fusion is Dallas' very own monthly fusion dance taking place at 2155 Ballroom & Events every 3rd Friday! This month we'll have a fusion lesson from 9-10pm with Vanessa Yxcea Corpuz Social dancing starts at 10pm DJs will be Vanessa Yxcea and Trevor Williams We'll be alternating between "time-travel" sets (chronologically arranged, oldest to most recent) and "best of 2017" sets. Have suggestions or requests for your favorite oldies or favorite discoveries of 2017? Let Vanessa Yxcea know! Cost: $15 for the lesson and social, $10 social only **From out of state? Be our guest!** FAQs: WHAT IS "FUSION" DANCE? Fusion is partner dance genre-bending and/ or genre-blending. Each dance is influenced by the partners' movement background, informed by the music, and guided by the partnership. Maybe it'll look more like zouk, maybe west coast swing, maybe contact improv or tango, kizomba, or ballroom, maybe it'll look like partnered tai chi or yoga-- that's the fun in finding out! For more opinions on the definition of fusion dance, see here http://www.fusionexchange.org/about-fusion/what-is-fusion-dancing/organizer-definition/ I'M BROKE AS A JOKE, CAN I STILL COME? Yes! No one will be turned away for lack of funds. There are several things you can do (such as volunteering). Message Vanessa Yxcea, she'll help you out! WHAT KIND OF MUSIC? Expect the music to have variety. The type of lesson will influence the music (ie: swing lesson, more swing music). Song requests are welcome in advance. The best way to make a request is to post a youtube link to the song in the event page discussion, below. CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD? ALCOHOL? Yes and yes. We will have some munchies provided, you're welcome to bring your own. The venue has some food and drink for sale as well. RULES? -Use good manners and good mechanics (body mechanics, that is). -If it hurts, don't do it/ speak up. -When in doubt, ask questions (ie: "Would you like to lead, follow, or switch?" "Do you like being dipped?" "Are you comfortable with close embrace connection?") -You may ask anyone for a dance, anyone may ask you for a dance. -An invitation is not an obligation; you may decline any offer, and anyone may decline your offer--but please be kind. ATTIRE? -Wear what's comfortable for you to dance in, dressy or casual, dance shoes or barefoot. -Dress and accessorize in a manner that accommodates your dance style. Love fast turns? Avoid single-tail hair braids. Wanna get into partnered acro or contact improv? Stretchy athletic wear is your friend, dangly jewelry is your annoying great aunt. Want to dance with more formality? Dress more formally-- that's cool too! OTHER HELPFUL TIPS? -If you don't know your dance partner, ask about their dance background to see if you have any commonalties. Maybe it's not even dance-- maybe you both practice martial arts or like rock climbing. -If you're getting tired of the type of music being played, tell the DJ, and be specific about what you want to hear. -The venue has A/C and fans, but many dancers will bring spare shirts and deoderant -Bring a disctintive cup/ water bottle from home so it doesn't get confused with someone else's OTHER QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Feel free to send a message DFW Fusion Dance Community or Vanessa Yxcea Corpuz