Shades SF: DJs Mark Carpenter and Eleanor- Teachers Mark and A'lan & Anđela
Schedule
Mon Jul 01 2024 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Polish Club | San Francisco, CA
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*** Masks are optional. 𝑽𝙖𝒄𝙘𝒊𝙣𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏𝙨 𝙖𝒓𝙚 𝙧𝒆𝙦𝒖𝙞𝒓𝙚𝒅.***Reminder July 15th will be PAJAMA PARTY at Shades!!
We have Eleanor DJ'ing for an additional week as a farewell before she leaves us for a few months. We are also starting a new series this month with A'lan and Anđela, 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 (see their description and schedule of topics below)!!
𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔:
Let’s face it... you’re a fusion dancer. You love fusion. And you chose fusion to be free. You don’t want to learn through rigid progressions and patterns. You want to break the rules! You want to play and explore. So let's do it! Let’s become better dancers as we play.
All month, we’re diving into games in this fun format. Step 1: Learn the rules. Step 2: Dance the rules. Step 3: Share learnings. Step 4: Switch roles and repeat.
Each class session will have games to explore different technical aspects of fusion dance, enriched by supplemental energetic concepts to deepen your embodied exploration. The energetic descriptions—Yin, Yang, Earth, Fire, Spirit, and Water—are designed to enhance your understanding of the soft skills and internal qualities we’ll cultivate as dancers and community members. Yin represents receptivity and grounding, Yang symbolizes action and expansion, Earth embodies stability and presence, Fire brings intensity and passion, Spirit connects us to higher awareness and attunement, and Water signifies fluidity and emotional depth.
Class Schedule:
July 1: Followership Games of Embodiment (Yin, Earth Energetic)
July 8: Frame and Technique Games (Yang Rising, Fire Energetic)
July 15: Leadership Games of Attunement and Musicality (Yang, Spirit Energetic)
July 22: Connection and Intimacy Games (Yin Rising, Water Energetic)
July 29: Advanced Games
C𝐨m𝐞 𝐩l𝐚y a𝐧d d𝐚n𝐜e!
𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝟕𝐩𝐦-𝟖𝐩𝐦
(Fundamentals and Intermediate run simultaneously in different rooms.)
𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝟖𝐩𝐦-𝟏𝟏𝐩𝐦
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𝐃𝐉𝐬:
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓
Mark is an international Fusion and Baystyle instructor, dj, and organizer who has been socal dancing since 2005. He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and expanding this emerging artform.
𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒏:
Having danced up and down the west coast since 2016, Eleanor's approach as a DJ comes from years of dancing the whole night straight with no breaks. In her first year of DJing in addition to local venues she played at (inter)national events such as Portland Underground Exchange, High-Fidelity Fusion, and European Micro Fantasia, and was hired as the “Rising Star DJ” for the canceled Motley Hue Fusion in 2020. She aims to give the floor what it needs, no shame, and it shows: her sets have been described as “freakin’ lit,” “absolute bangers” with “no maybes.” Her music spans across multiple genres, aiming to nourish the energy of the room and keep you in the groove all night long. Expect to be musically engaged and emotionally compelled. With musician ears and dancer intuition, Eleanor is here to make magic happen.
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬:
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓
Mark is an international Fusion and Baystyle instructor, dj, and organizer who has been socal dancing since 2005. He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and expanding this emerging artform.
𝘼'𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙯𝙯𝙤 and 𝐀𝐧đ𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐕𝐮𝐣𝐤𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜
A'lan
With over 20 years of experience as a dance instructor, A'lan specializes in close-embrace dance and has honed his skills in the realms of Blues, Fusion, Tango, and Micro. A celebrated figure in the national fusion scene, he frequently travels across the US to teach dance and DJ for events. A'lan's classes place a strong emphasis on connection, consent, safety, clear communication, and fostering shared experiences.
Angela
Having graced the dance floor since the age of 11, Angela has garnered a wealth of experience and expertise. She had the unique opportunity to study and teach Ballroom and Latin dances in Europe and the Bay Area, solidifying her prowess in dance forms including Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Samba, Foxtrot, Tango, and Waltz.
In her current role as a Lead Studio Coordinator and Partner Flow Specialist, she continues to guide dance enthusiasts through the enchanting world of dance.
𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭
Shades San Francisco strives to create a safer space for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment or unsafe behavior of any kind. Read our full Code of Conduct here.
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𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐟𝐟
1. In order to attend, you need to be fully vaccinated and boosted.
2. By attending Shades you agree to the following:
- You do not have any signs of illness (covid or otherwise) currently or in the days leading up to the event.
- You agree to report to [email protected], or message Andrew or Shastine immediately if you test positive for COVID within four days of the event.
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Where is it happening?
Polish Club, 3040 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110-3227, United States,San Francisco, CaliforniaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
