Barefoot Fusion - Community Social Dance Club

Host: tba 7:00 - Doors open 7:15 - Community Space - BFF Choreo Workshop with Ophelia 8:00 - Intermediate Class - Tango with Sandy Ninh & Steve Carruthers - see full description below 8:40 - Beginner Class 9:00 - DJ: Geena ~Community announcements~ 10:00 - DJ: Laura ~Organization announcements and appreciation jams~ 11:00 - DJ: Joel Smith Masks encouraged, provided, and appreciated! INTERMEDIATE CLASS DESCRIPTION “Twist & Turn: Pivots & Dissociation” Explore the rotational mechanics that make tango feel like tango. We’ll work with axis, dissociation, pivots, ochos, and circular movement, focusing on how the body communicates rotation without relying on the arms. WHAT IS BAREFOOT FUSION? Fusion as a style was created by dancers from many different backgrounds creating a common dance language, so that dancers of all different styles and skill levels can share the floor. It’s partnered, improvisational, and dynamic. Come on out and learn with us, and you’ll be able to connect with music in a new way, gain a more complete understanding of your body, and join a worldwide community of partner dancers. Barefoot is a POC & LGBTQIA safer event. This means bigotry of any kind is not tolerated. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let someone on the Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society team know. Thanks for helping keep our dance a safe and welcoming space for all! COST $0-$20 sliding scale admission Volunteer opportunities available No one turned away for lack of funds