Women's Thanksgiving Beach Dance, Gratitude Circle + Optional Cold Plunge

Want to start off your holiday with some exercise and natural beauty? Join me and other women as we dance or simply move our bodies.

This isn't a dance class and there's no experience necessary. You're free move how you choose. You'll bring your own music and ear buds. So we'll be together but we'll also be in our own musical worlds. This time is for self-care and freedom. Follow your energy levels - be as still or wild as you please. All ages, sizes and abilities are welcome.

This event is for women along with gender fluid and non-binary femme folk.

Want to cold plunge in the water during or after this event? Feel free!

WHERE WILL WE MEET?

We'll meet at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica.
Find us near the public restrooms that are under the colorful flags.
At 9:10am, we'll walk to the ocean together and begin.
If you arrive late, there's a grey boardwalk to guide you down towards the shore where we will be.

PARKING

Note the number of your space and pay at the Park & Pay machines located in each section of the lot. It's $3/hour.

RESTROOMS

There are clean public restrooms under the colorful flags.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

-Earbuds and your own music

(If you don't have your own music, you can move with the sound of the waves)

-Your water bottle if you'd like

-Anything you need for comfort on the beach

-A towel and something warm if you'll be cold plunging

SCHEDULE

9:00-9:10 Meet at the restrooms under the colorful flags
9:10-9:15am We'll walk down to the beach together
9:15 - 9:20am Opening Circle
(If you need to come later, please arrive by 9:45am. Thanks!)
9:20 - 10:15am Dance, Move, Your Self-Care Groove, Be Still or Wild
10:15am Gratitude Circle

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE OPENING CIRCLE?

This will be a chance to share your name and how you're doing. Simply a way to connect before and after we dance. You can share at whatever level feels right for you.

At our special Gratitude Circle at the end, you'll have a chance to share what's going good in your life.

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the event for any reason and get a refund (less the fees that Eventbrite charges).

WHAT MIGHT I DO AFTERWARDS?

You can enjoy the beach and the Annenberg Beach House amenities.

ABOUT JEAN

Hey there, friends. I'm Jean Franzblau. I like the idea of dancing in community in this easy-going way. The idea of connecting with nature, myself and other women sounds really healthy and lovely. I'm the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary which is another Meetup group. Besides my teaching work with Cuddle Sanctuary, I'm an intimacy professional for TV, film and theater. You can find me at JeanFranzblau.com.

DIRECTIONS

From Los Angeles:

Take the 10 West, which will become Pacific Coast Highway when it reaches the beach. At the second traffic light, Beach House Way, turn left into the parking lot.

From Malibu:

Take Pacific Coast Highway south. Turn right at Beach House Way, into the parking lot.

From Santa Monica (downtown):

Head west towards Ocean Ave. Turn left at Ocean Ave. Turn right at Moomat Ahiko Way (after Colorado/the pier entrance) which will have signs for Pacific Coast Highway. Turn left at Beach House Way into our parking lot.

BIKE, RUN, WALK

The Beach House is easily accessible by foot or by bike from the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (beach bike path). From the beach we are directly east of County Lifeguard Tower 4, north of the Santa Monica Pier and south of Will Rogers State Beach.

The Marvin Braude Bike Trail runs along the beach side of the grounds. Bike racks are available on site- remember to bring your own lock! Securing bikes to railings or gates is not permitted.

This Access Map can help you find the best route there.

Host or Publisher Jean Franzblau