Blindfolded Contact: feat. live music by Cassian

Blindfolded Contact Dance is a slow and gentle experience for both beginners and experienced dancers alike. The constraint of the blindfold invites dancer to explore other senses to find connection, expression, pleasure, and safety. These workshops take participants on a journey of somatic self-discovery and non-verbal consent via solo and group exercises before culminating in a freeform blindfolded jam. We will open with a short circle addressing boundaries and safety. Please arrive between 6:30-7. This is closed container. Late arrivals will not be admitted and will not receive a refund.

Learn more about us and read the code of conduct at http://www.blindfoldedcontact.com/

Part of the core ethos of BFC is "the whole room is your partner." That means setting aside your judgments, preferences, and biases and dancing with everyone in the space—including by yourself. We have a high expectation of personal responsibility and respect regarding consent and boundaries. If you have a blindfold (or something that can be used as one), please bring it. Otherwise we will have some available.

LIVE MUSIC: Cassian (fka Jason Gorelick) is an Oakland-based musician and sound artist. His work is highly improvisational with classical, jazz, rock, and experimental roots. He creates acoustic-electric performances, creating lush textural soundscapes that blend violin and vocals with live looping and audio processing effects. IG: @jasongx

EQUITABLE PRICING STRUCTURE: 5 tickets at $30 available until sold out. Please only choose this option if you have low access to wealth. $40-$60 tickets available at sliding scale online until 4pm day of event. If available, tickets will be sold at the door at $50-$60 sliding scale. Please pay at the price that best aligns with your financial situation. Choosing a higher price point makes it possible for us to provide lower cost tickets to those with less access to wealth.

Financial assistance may be available. Please reach out for more information.

Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA , May 3, 2025. Doors open at 6:30. Workshop is from 7-10pm. Ten steps lead up to the main entrance doors, which open into a small foyer with ticket and coat room. Wide double doors lead into the auditorium. Auditorium is currently not ADA/Wheelchair Accessible. Accessible hand rails are available via the small stoop. Finnish Hall is currently raising funds to make this historic buidlding wheelchair accessible for future events.

Pre-sale ticket refunds - minus the Eventbrite fee - available until 7 days before event. After that you are responsible for finding someone to buy your ticket. Transfers to other events are available for those who cannot attend due to illness.

COVID-19 PROTOCOL

We no longer require a rapid test before the event, but encourage you to take one. If you do not feel well, please stay home. Masks are encouraged, but optional. We reserve the right to change this policy should cases increase.

Host or Publisher Candice Holdorf & Gabriel Diamond