What's Inside?

 

 

 

This 3 hour virtual class is an improvisational experience that invites folks of any gender identity to decolonize their bodymindspirit and unlearn gender oppression through sensual dance.

This course is for you if:

You are 18+ years old and any of the following apply…

• You feel exhausted by the constraints, limitations and harm of traditional gender roles and the gender binary
• You are on a confusing gender journey that feels steeped in shame and should’s and you want to liberate yourself from culture’s oppressive scripts
• You’re wanting a space to experiment with gender identity through movement
• You’re desiring the euphoria that can come from your inner gender identity matching your outer gender expression
• You’ve never taken a dance class and you want to try sensually moving your body in the comfort of your own home – and – with the support of community
• You are an experienced dancer that needs a break from highly competitive + binary spaces – and – you want a supportive, gentle container that encourages deeper embodiment, feeling and autonomy
• You are looking for a trauma-informed, pleasure-centered dance class that is less about technique and more about feeling at home in your own body
• You are LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC and you are seeking a dance class that centers and affirms your existence
• You are seeking novel, creative ways to engage with your bodymindspirit
• You are curious and open to the healing + transformation that body-based/somatic practices and intuitive movement can elicit
• You just want to play + feel yummy in your own brilliance!

Accessibility:

Closed captioning will be provided.

Open to all genders, races, abilities and sexual orientations.

What's Inside?

Accessibility: 

This workshop will provide closed captioning and alt text. It is open to folx of all races, abilities, genders and sexual orientations. 

This workshop is for you if:

• You are 18+ years old. 
• You are desiring to (re)connect with their sensual body but feel stuck because of body shame.
• You want to practice embodying liberation through dance.
• You’ve never taken a dance class because your anxiety is too high, but you want to try sensually moving your body in the comfort of your own home. 
• You are looking for a trauma-informed, pleasure-centered dance class that is less about technique and more about feeling yummy in your own body. 
• You are an experienced dancer and want to expand into new territory with your movement. 
• You want to learn some sexy lap dance and/or floorwork moves. 
• You are LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC and you are seeking a dance workshop that centers and affirms your existence. 
• You just want to have some fun getting intimate with yourself!

Outline:

Part 1: Nervous system nourishment

Part 2: Radical body acceptance

Part 3: Sensual Embodiment + Pleasure

Part 4: Inviting your erotic self forward

Part 5: After-care

Optional mini dance lessons: tracing exercise, floorwork tips, lap dance + solo chair dance moves

*enrollment is currently closed, click the waitlist button to be notified when this offering reopens!

What's Inside?

“A boldly feminist and genuinely provocative exploration of one sexual trauma survivor’s journey back to their body through the universal language of dance.” – OUTFEST

This short film is for mature audiences only. It contains nudity and sexually explicit content. Run time: 7 min

Credits:

Director – Asia Brown, Writer – Che Che Luna, Director of Photography – Caitlin Callahan, Producer – Che Che Luna, Producer – Briana Bard, Producer – Asia Brown, Cast – Che Che Luna, Frankie Simone, Carly Ostergaard, Akela Jaffi, Paige Moreland, Jenny Windom, Production Designer – Tiffany Ayers, Editor – Molly Preston, Sound Designer – Christiann Burch, Original Music – Tanerélle, Assistant Director – Briana Bard, Assistant Camera – Leila Chieko, Wardrope – Frankie Simone, Hair and Makeup – Queenie Paronda, Production Assistant – Kale Chesney, Gaffer/Grip – Jill Petracek

Screenings/Awards:

• Outfest Fusion Los Angeles, March 8, 2020, Official Selection
• Portland Dance Film Fest, October 5, 2020, Audience Award
• Reel Affirmations: Washington DC International LGBTQ Fim Festival, October 21, 2020, Official Selection
• POW Film Fest, October 11, 2020, Official Selection

Thank you for taking the time to watch this fierce + tender creation.

What's Inside?

An online portal of 22 experiential pleasure prompts. Each prompt comes with an introduction, practice container, journal prompts and a juicy invitation to share with other folx taking the course. You will have access to this online portal for at least 1 year.

Pleasure practices in this course include, but are not limited to: