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Nectar Fusion Playground ~ Sprout!
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6:00 - 7:00 PM
Intermediate class — Antje Schaefer
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7:00 PM
Announcements
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7:05 - 7:35 PM
Beginner/Refresher class (mezzanine) — Daniel Bullard BatesMask requested — Daniel shares a home with immunocompromised folks
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7:05 - 9:40 PM
DJ sets — Lovey Davis (Portland) & DJ Bonbon Spirit (Eugene)
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8:15 - 8:30 PM
Interlude
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9:40 - 10:00 PM
Live Instrumentals — Jacob Last
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10:00 - 10:30 PM
Snacks & goodbyes
Nectar Fusion Playground - Bloom
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6:00 - 7:00 PM
Intermediate class — Colleen Carris
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7:00 PM
Announcements
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7:05 - 7:35 PM
Beginner/Refresher class (mezzanine) — Daniel Bullard BatesMask requested — Daniel shares a home with immunocompromised folks
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7:05 - 9:40 PM
DJ sets — Addie Moon (Portland) & Matthias Tsunami (Portland)
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8:15 - 8:30 PM
Interlude
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9:40 - 10:00 PM
Live Instrumentals — Sean Frenette
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10:00 - 10:30 PM
Snacks & goodbyes
Nectar Fusion Playground - May
Outdoor Nectar Fusion in Laurelhurst Park! This will be the last Nectar Fusion event of the season. Join us!
Nectar pre-season Workshop + mini-dance
As the summer winds down and we transition into the Nectar season, join us in honing our skills at a lil’ pre-season dance moment. This workshop focuses on range — our ability to respond proportionately to the moment with agility and attunement.
Some partner dance experience recommended. Classes are not geared toward beginners, but are beginner inclusive.
$45-70 sliding scale. To register, Venmo @nectar-fusion and write “pre-nectar” in the notes. Space is limited to 24 people, with partial work trade spots available. If cost is a barrier, reach out!
We’re in Studio #211 on the second floor. Wear layers, and bring a water bottle, socks to move in, and snacks for yourself (or to share!).
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2:45 PM
Doors openThe door is locked — please arrive on time to be let in
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3:00 - 4:15 PM
Class 1: Foundations for Big Conversations in Small Spaces — Antje SchaeferBody & group warm-up. Honing the small and subtle with intentional patterns and surprises — a mix of somatic awareness, social zhushing, play, and partnering skills.
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4:30 - 5:55 PM
Class 2: Range & Responsiveness — Antje SchaeferMixing qualities of movement in tune to musicality, momentum, and spatial negotiation. From micro to macro and back again.
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6:00 - 7:00 PM
Nectar droplet — DJ'd, lightly facilitated dance
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7:00 - 7:30 PM
Snacks & goodbyes
About
Nectar Fusion Playground is a queer-led, culture-shaping space to explore creative expression and connection through the improvisational form of fusion partner dance, and beyond.
Here, we invite:
- Dancing together free of normative gender roles — you do you
- Honoring the function of form — come take a class, be mindful of our bodies in space
- Challenging ourselves from whatever level we're at — all are welcome
- Prioritizing attunement, play, and relating over transacting
- Taking care of ourselves and each other
- Practicing radical, enthusiastic consent
- Co-creating an inclusive and courageous environment to be real in
- Getting juiced so that we can continue to do the hard work of building a better world
This is a BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ friendly space. No racism, bigotry, or hateful speech or actions will be tolerated.
Cost
$25–35 sliding scale — pay at the door. Cash or Venmo @Nectar-Fusion.
We offer and encourage work trades in exchange for free entry for those who want to be part of the event or for whom cost is a barrier. NOTAFLOF — no one turned away for lack of funds.
Health
We care deeply about the health of our community. Please use your best judgment — do not come if you are feeling sick, know you could be carrying something transmittable, or have symptoms of something contagious. We encourage you to take a covid test before attending.
If you see someone dancing with a mask on and would like to dance with them, please check in to see if they would feel more comfortable if you were also wearing a mask.
Consent
We practice radical, enthusiastic consent. Check in before dancing with someone. Respect a no. Take care of each other.