Fusion Experience Dance Festival of Education

We are honored to be celebrating our 3RD PRIDE ANNIVERSARY, presenting the

Fusion Dance Festival of Education.

This weekend will be Filled with Celebrations, Education, Dance Workshops & More!

Purpose/ Mission : Fusion Experience is the first Afro-latin Dance social that breaks Gender binaries by providing a safe & comfortable space for the LGBTQ+ community/ Allies to learn Afro- latin dance and other Art forms.

SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

11:30am- 12:00pm- Join us for a Meet & Greet to Connect to like-minded souls.

12:00-1:30pm: Bachata Movement & Education with Cokie aka Palenke Cuban Dance Company. (Beginner Friendly & Queer Focused).

1:30-3:00pm: Salsa Movement & Heritage with Ahtoy Juliana from New York city. (Beginner Friendly & Queer Focused).

3:30-4:30pm:Power, Pleasure & Release: Mapping Shame + Reclaiming the Body through Kink & Rhythm.

4:30- 5:30pm: Games, Hangout, Eat, and Talk with Community.

[Break to go home to Look & FEEL Fabulous]

8:00pm: Absolute Beginner Speedtrack Bachata.

9:00- 1:00am: Social Dancing, Shows, Gifts, Animations and Fun!

10:30pm: Showtime

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

11:00AM- 11:45AM- Okan Y Miel- Movement Medicine: A Space to learn the Fundamental Movements of the Orishas. (This safe space is inclusive & open to all who want movement while also seeking connection and understanding).

12:00-2:00pm:PANEL DISCUSSION ON DANCE SAFETY AND INCLUSION with NotJustChisme Featuring Outsmart NYC- a Non- profit with the mission to prevent and end sexual violence in nightlife and party spaces through training, advocacy, community organizing.

2:15-3:00pm: Groundwork & Meditation Sacred Ceremony with ShortyMovement. (Queer body focused and beginner friendly, no mat needed.)

3:00- 4:00pm: Old school board Games, hang out, connect with Community.

[Break to go home to Look & FEEL Fabulous]

7:00pm: Adv Beg Speedtrack to Salsa Basics

8:00pm-12:00am:Social Dancing, Shows, Gifts, Animations and Fun!

Full Pass includes access to all the Workshops and Events. Get your Early Bird passes as there will be no door tickets.

LOCATION:

Midtown Manhattan

The Liberty, NYC

29 W 35th Street,

-Food and full bar available all day

Our Core Values:

Inclusion

Safety (Physical & Psychological)

Arts/Creativity

Culture

Connection

LGBTQIA+ Rights

• Never assume a dancer is a lead or follow based on gender, clothing or looks; ask
• Consent is key on and off the dance floor: “Would you like to dance?”
• Please drink responsibly. Anyone who displays drunk or disorderly behavior will be escorted out of the event.
• Ask people their pronouns and names, it helps connect.
• No Homophobia, Sexism, Racism, Ageism, Ableism, or other discrimination will be tolerated here. You will be asked to leave!
• Never make people feel uncomfortable on or off the dance floor, you will be banned from all our events.
• Show the love you would want to receive to the performers, it takes courage.
• Enjoy the night away, meet someone new and dance with them! Don’t overthink and have fun!