Pollinate Fusion Partner Dance

Introducing... ✧✧ Pollinate Fusion Partner Dance ✧✧ Wednesday, February 12th Karuna Studio, Northampton 8pm - 10:30pm $15 | $20 | $25 ( pay at the door with cash or Venmo ) 8pm - 9pm Class with Helen Tocci 9pm - 10:30pm Open fusion dancing with beats by DJ Brando Learn how to step onto a dance floor with ease and confidence — knowing you have skills to create a beautiful experience. Fusion dance emphasizes communication, musicality, and freedom of expression as you co‐create a dance inspired by the music. Dive into the fundamental aspects of partner dance - pulse, weight shifts, connecting to your partner, and connecting to the music — any kind of music. Celebrate and share your unique movement and make every dance a joy! ❈ ❈ ❈ With over 20 years of experience as a professional dancer, vocalist and movement teacher in NYC, Helen Styring Tocci is passionate about creating space for people of all ages to explore their unique creativity and discover the innate strength and wisdom that lives in every body. Helen is the co-founder of Varoom Group Dance Collective and her multi-disciplinary performance works have been presented at venues throughout NYC and beyond. She was on the dance faculty of the Brooklyn Friends School and Brooklyn Arts Exchange where she directed two ensembles of pre-professional teen artists. As a curriculum specialist with Juilliard, Helen is delighted to be traveling the world supporting schools in implementing innovative performing arts programs that cultivate personal artistry, curiosity, and empathy in emerging global citizens. Helen is also a certified yoga instructor and teaches privately. Helen is a founding member of the devotional music band, Kirtan Soul Revival and toured internationally leading group singing and movement experiences at yoga studios, theaters and festivals including Wanderlust, Omega Institute, Kripalu and BhaktiFest. A passionate improviser, Helen creates dynamic environments for experiencing the joy of dance and travels nationally teaching workshops focused on connection, awareness and musicality through CircusYoga, Contact Improvisation, and Fusion Partner Dance. ❈ ❈ ❈ See you on the dance floor for our debut Pollinate Fusion! A perfect way to celebrate love and connection with a friend or sweetie. ♥️