Queer Expression St Pete

2309 Central Avenue,St. Petersburg FL 33713

20 November, 2022

Description

follow @queerexpressionstpete on instagram for community updates! https://www.instagram.com/queerexpressionstpete/ $15 RECOMMENDED DONATION, MUST RSVP ON EVENTBRITE! 15 spots available. Nobody turned away at the door for lack of funds. Creative movement is a practice for all ages in which we honor the ways our bodies ache to move. Queer Expression is creative movement/crafting in a Queer + Trans space with no steps to follow, only multi-genre music to intuitively flow to. Our creative movement practice is a bit untraditional—we like to call it “free room.” We provide plenty of arts and crafts for those who do not feel called to dance, educational materials for reading, instruments for noisemaking, ribbons for twirling, confetti, a giant beach ball, balloons, and even a jumbo rainbow parachute to run under! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to intuitively participate, regardless of what that looks like. It could mean laying down on the floor, stretching, crying, laughing, standing on their head, or dancing their heart out. 12:45PM Doors open. 12:50PM Opening circle. 1PM Queer Expression 3PM Closing circle 3:30PM Doors close. Please try to arrive before 12:50PM! Opening and closing the dance together honors community and allows us to truly connect with each other. You are encouraged to bring... • a blanket/pillow to sit on • a sketchbook / craft projects • a journal + a pen • juggling or flow props • a comfort object (a stuffed animal, security blanket, sweater, etc.) • ear plugs/headphones in case of overstimulation (if needed) • snacks • lots of water We recommend you wear comfortable clothing that helps you cool off (shorts, a sports bra, loose fitting t-shirt, flowy pants, or whatever you feel comfortable sweating in)! PARKING There is street parking available. REFUND POLICY Your ticket will be refunded upon request! SOCIAL AGREEMENTS 1. Opening and closing the dance together honors community and allows us to truly connect with each other. 2. Please whisper if you are engaging in conversation. 3. This is an intuitive practice—you are in no way pressured to dance. 4. NO photography/videography. You may take pictures before and after! 5. Partner work is encouraged, but consent is mandatory. 6. We will have masks and hand sanitizer at the door. (If every participant arrives without a mask on & consents to unmasking for the duration of the event, we will take our masks off. If even ONE person arrives with a mask on, everybody is expected to quietly and respectfully adhere to that person's boundaries/consent and immediately mask as well.) If you have any questions please do not hesitate to DM us on Instagram at @queerexpressionstpete <3