Corvallis Fusion Dance // August 10th

Name: Corvallis Fusion Dance // August 10th
Start: 2024-08-10T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-08-10T22:30:00-07:00
Location: Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall - Event Facility

Schedule

Sat Aug 10 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall - Event Facility | Corvallis, OR

It's our next event in Corvallis! Our Fusion Dance venue is unique—be sure to read our community agreements (listed below) before attending. Also, please note that our particular vibe is on the slower side—the music will be a varied mix of modern sultry & downtempo beats.
Fusion Dance is simply fusing your movement with any dance partner to any music. It draws its foundation from the expressive and grounded movements of slow Lindy Hop, and welcomes elements from Blues Dance, Tango, West Coast Swing, Waltz, and even Contact Improv. It is characterized by partner connection, fluidity, gracefulness, and often close embrace. There’s a strong emphasis on improvisation, allowing dancers to create their own style in response to the music and their partner's lead/follow.
This event is for all levels, from beginners to skilled fusion dancers. To ensure we are all dancing with the same fundamentals and floorcraft, it is highly recommended to attend the 7:15pm lesson unless you already have solid experience in fusion dance or a framed partner dance form (Note: Contact Improv and Ecstatic Dance are not framed partner dance). Plan your arrival so that you have time to park and get settled in before the lesson begins.
Unique to Corvallis: We have a large separate area designated for "solo dance". So you can switch between partner dancing and solo (ecstatic-style) dancing as you prefer. While "solo space" is not normally a part of fusion dance culture, we find it supports a more inclusive experience.
We will also be providing a comfortable chill space, so you can take dance breaks, socialize, and get snuggly with friends.
Odd Fellows Hall (upstairs), 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis
Pay by cash or Venmo at the door
• $10–20 per person (sliding scale)
• $5–10 for BIPOC people, full-time students (with ID), or Oregon Trail Card holders
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SCHEDULE
7:00pm Doors Open
7:15pm Fundamentals Lesson with Kaitlynn Elena Alba
8:00pm DJ Kelsey Zephyr
9:00pm DJ Bonbon Spirit
10:30pm Closing Circle
OUR COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS
⦾ No Street Shoes: We encourage bare feet, socks, or dance paws! Non-marking soft-soled shoes or ballroom shoes are also acceptable. No shoes that have been worn on the street and no boots.
⦾ Don't Spread Covid: Masks are optional and welcome. Do not attend if you have ANY symptoms of respiratory illness or had direct exposure to covid in the last week.
⦾ Honor Fusion Floorcraft: Floorcraft is basic dance navigation and etiquette, with an emphasis on avoiding collisions. For everyone's safety, rolling on the ground and lifting/flying are not permitted in this space. Please join us because you want to improvise in a grounded partner frame (rather than straight-up Contact Improv).
⦾ Be Inclusive: All are welcome. We dance free of normative gender roles.
⦾ Be Clear Minded: We dance free of alcohol and other inebriating substances.
⦾ Be Clean: Please arrive fresh with a clean body and clothes, as some of us are very sensitive to strong body odors or any scented products (including essential oils).