Alchemy of Fusion ⚖️ Counter balance⚖️ in Zouk (with Authentic Relating!)

October 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM

2820 Seventh St, Berkeley, CA

😀OCTOBER ONLY😀 We open the Alembic doors EARLY at 6:15pm; optional AUTHENTIC RELATING GAMES by Polina (included with admission) starts at 6:30pm! - connect with others in a different way BEFORE getting on the dance floor! (Doors close at 6:40pm for Authentic Relating . Please arrive at 6:15-30pm.) INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, description below. TICKETS: **posted soon** ⚡️Alchemy of Fusion⚡️— a premier fusion partner dance with FREE class, FREE tea, FREE snacks, and a beautiful dance floor. 😊NO experience or partner required for this event - come as you are, take the class, meet people at the tea lounge 🍵🫖, or stay on the dance floor until the end! 🕑SCHEDULE🕑 6:15pm Doors Open 6:30-7:15pm Authentic relateing games with polina (closed container; doors close at 6:40) 7:30pm Class 8:30-11pm 💃SOCIAL💃 DJ Pomona & DJ Eric Spiegel 💃CLASS TOPIC💃 COUNTER BALANCE IN ZOUK by Imaan. Have ya SEEN counter balance-spinning in Zouk?! It's fancy and fun! Learn it with Imaan in this Intermediate-level class STEP-BY-STEP. We’ll work with weight shifts, body positioning, and timing to create smooth, grounded counter-balance moments with your partner that you can throw in when the music calls for it! Come ready to challenge your balance & refine your connection! Authentic Relating Games by Polina This 45-minute closed container offers guided activities and meaningful conversations designed to help you connect, listen, and be seen beyond your dance persona. Come curious, open, and ready to meet the humans behind the movement. 👉TICKETS👈 $20 = Suggested amount to fairly support this venue & tea service🫖🫖 (sliding scale available for $15 - $25 as well to make this available to more people, and NOTAFLOF) Cash also accepted at the door! Volunteer and get in for free! WE ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please help :) **posted soon** 🏫VENUE🏫 The Berkeley Alembic, 2820 Seventh street, Berkeley (with a FREE large parking lot). 👉WHAT TO BRING👈 Water bottle💧 (we provide filtered water!) Deodorant/mint, if applicable (you will get really close with one another!)🪥 Socks* 👡🧦 *The Berkeley Alembic does not allow outside shoes or any shoes with heels. Flat inside dance shoes are allowed, but you may want to bring socks also for maximum spin-nability! 😷COVID policy😷 A proof of vaccination against COVID is NOT required at this time, Masks are welcomed but not required either. These policies may be subject to change following local guidance. We kindly ask that you stay at home if you feel sick or under the weather to protect our community.❤️ ❤️FUTURE DATES FOR ALCHEMY❤️ Feb 12th, 2027 (2nd Fri) - Valentine's day special April 16th, 2027 (3rd Fri) We hope to co-create an alchemical process that turns ordinary movements into extraordinary experiences. Full details at: https://partiful.com/e/tuRY7VZQCTvKAiLyxgpg