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