for the club rats, house heads, ballet dancers, voguers, old ravers, baby ravers, queerdos & everyone in between.
each session begins with a group instruction on mindful movement & body awareness.
instruction flows into a 1.5 hour freeform dance session, soundtracked by a guest dj.
sit or lay down for the final portion of the evening, letting the sounds wash over you.
f.a.q.
ok to arrive late or leave early?
yes! if you arrive during instruction, please enter quietly.
is partner dancing allowed?
yes! just be aware that some may wish to dance solo.
is talking allowed?
yes! though once the instruction begins, please move conversations off the dancefloor.
dance might not be what you need right now, and that’s okay
listen to what feels safe and nourishing for you at this moment. dance will be there whenever you’re ready.
ideas for home practice:
movement meditationyogadance moves contact improvdeep listening
ticket linkgo deeper with our instructors with full-length classes covering a variety of movement exploration & dance styles, from somatics & contact improv to house foundations.our first workshop is a guided dance improvisation practice facilitated by Coco Villa called DIDIDADA.
FYI! location & time may differ for some classes
this class prioritizes accessibility & playfulness to uplift body, mind and spirit through a variety of breath work, hyper warm-ups & movement prompts. it’s about catharsis, sweating, getting back into our bodies & simply dancing for the joy of moving.
instruction is inspired by elementary school PE activities, modern dance, Caribbean dance styles, dance fitness, somatic movement practices, groovy improvisations & familial rituals.
some call it a brain break. some call it a waking up game. some call it a dance class. there is no choreography or right way, just a fun way. DIDIDADA is open to all levels.
Coco Villa is a dancer, interdisciplinary artist, & educator. they lead an art-research practice investigating relations between body, object, & landscape rooted in African diasporic traditions. while Villa primarily works in analog photography & dance, their practice also includes costume design, performance art, & film. they utilize self-portraiture & movement languages to tell autobiographical stories, explore human intimacy, & build familial archives. driven by historical & scientific discovery, Villa thrives in the ocean, in the woods, in the dance studio, darkroom & library, playfully creating by hand.
ticket linkat L&SD in greenpoint
address & code will be emailed to ticketholders
7:30 doors
8 mindful movement Coco Villa
8:30 dance session: Loftus
10 deep listening: Loftus
Coco Villa is a dancer, interdisciplinary artist, & educator. they lead an art-research practice investigating relations between body, object, & landscape rooted in African diasporic traditions. while Villa primarily works in analog photography & dance, their practice also includes costume design, performance art, & film.
they utilize self-portraiture & movement languages to tell autobiographical stories, explore human intimacy, & build familial archives. driven by historical & scientific discovery, Villa thrives in the ocean, in the woods, in the dance studio, darkroom & library, playfully creating by hand.
Loftus is a dj & artist with a deep background in embodied movement practice. he approaches mixing as choreography: expect hip-moving, tactile rhythms pulsing with sensuality, guided by an earnest intent toward collective healing.
after getting his start in san francisco’s queer underground, he’s now brooklyn-based, with appearances at h0l0, good room, animal & xanadu.
check out his recent mix on sc:
