QT Fusion Dance: Bachata Night (Lessons by Ace)

We are super excited to have special guest instructor Andrea "Ace" Arenas, who goes by Ace. Ace is awesome, queer, and Puerto Rican. She teaches at Bachata Brunch and is a dancer in Island Touch Dance Company, a bachata and salsa performance company. 6:30: Dance Practica & Social -------> come early to hang out or practice moves from previous lessons (bachata or blues) and get/give feedback 7:00-8:30: Beginner/Intermediate Bachata Lesson -------> The first portion of this lesson will cover footwork, then we'll move into partnered dancing where everyone learns both roles. 8:30-10:30: Open Dance & Social Open Dance Music: Bachata, Bachata Fusion, possibly a little blues / blues fusion DJs Diana Ramos and Luella Zeba Bar Upstairs; happy hour 5-8pm, kitchen open until 11pm Lesson: $5; Free if you RSVP as "Going" by midnight the night before Dance / Social Only: No cover; folks are welcome to come hang out, drink, and eat at Zeba during lessons as well Donations welcome to help us pay instructors and hold future events. What is bachata? Bachata is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It is danced widely all over the world but not identically. The basics to the dance are three-step with a Cuban hip motion, followed by a tap including a hip movement on the 4th beat. Check out Ace dancing bachata here: https://www.facebook.com/Brooklyn.Ace321/posts/1638141609531216 What is fusion? Fusion is any blend of partner dance styles. Safe Space Policy -We support consent culture! Always get consent (verbally or nonverbally) before beginning a partnered dance. While you are strongly encouraged to partner dance if you want to, it is always acceptable to politely decline a dance. In fact, if you don't feel like partner dancing at all, you are still welcome to come hang out, solo dance, and/or watch. -This event centers LGBTQ+ people. -If you have any issues, we invite you to talk to your organizers Diana Ramos or Luella.