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Interfusion Festival 2025

Arts and Entertainment

December 26, 2024

From: Interfusion Festival

Interfusion Festival brings together the like-minded from across the US and beyond for five days of learning, healing, play and connection.

Schedule of Events:

January 9, 2025

04:00 pm: Sanctuary of Senses - Zen Steady
05:30 pm: Live Musical Performances
06:30 pm: Choose Your Own Adventure: Navigating From Your Inner Compass in Connection - Indigo Dawn - Dr. Sarah Taub
08:30 pm: IFX Opening Ceremony: Welcome to the Interfusion Festival X Experience - Rubaba - Hemant Kapoor - Terry Baranski
10:00 pm: AcroYoga Night Jam - Eric Sipes - Ecstatic Dream - Fusion Preparty Social - DJ Afrodeshiak - DJ Efosa - The Serenity Lounge

January 10, 2025

 9:00 am: The Dance of Thai Massage - Elise Foster - Dean Hively

- Physical Empathy: Patience and Non-Assumption in Partner Dance - Jeremy Hale
- Affinity Group: LGBTQIA+ Gathering Circle - Keira (Dawson) Driver
- Butoh, Sensuality, and the Nervous System I-III - Vangeline Helene Gand
- Afro Groove: All Levels Afrobeats - Rose Turuka - Marc Brewer
- Laughter Yoga: A Gratitude Practice - Sarah Lawson
- The Goddess Workshop: The Divine Feminine - Liz Strom
- Unlocking Self Expression: Solo Open Form Movement - Logan Ditillo - Harnoor Singh
- Manifesting Through the 7 Chakras: Teaching and Sound Journey - Emma Olmedo
- The Serenity Lounge

11:00 am: AcroYoga Spotting for ALL - Kerri Hilton - Taylor Robart

- Trigger Point Thai Bodywork for Shoulders and Wrists - Kimber Brenneman
- Brazilian Zouk Newcomer Bootcamp I-III - Jessica Lamdon - Vinícius de Souza - DJ Viscious
- Elemental Seed Ritual for Manifesting Your Desires Through Movement - Peter Petersen
- The Ground of Self: Contact Improvisation Series I-III - Irene Sposetti
- The Enchanting Art of Tease: A Burlesque Adventure - GiGi Holliday
- Heart-Centered: A Movement Journey - Elyza Dolby
- Discover the Joy of Sensual Living: Enhance Your Relationships and Self-Love - Lawrence Lanoff
- Authentic Self-Relating: Trauma and our Many Selves - Terry Baranski
- Sanctuary of Senses - Zen Steady

1:30 pm: Instagrammable: Acro Lifts for Your Social Media - Tori Abel - Rob Li

- Dance Calligraphy in Brazilian Zouk Lambada: From Print to Cursive - Ry'el Zenzouk
- The Authentic Man: Skills for Conscious Masculinity - Ryel Kestano
- Urbankiz: Developing the Connection and Awareness - Pamela Hernandez
- Meditation Music and Sound Bath - Dante Baker
- Speed-Flirting: Creating Playful Connection - Thomas Daily II - Reid Mihalko
- The Gentle Art - A Jiu Jitsu Experience - Jamal Pender
- Brazilian Zouk and Lambada Intensive (Add-On) - Jessica Lamdon - Kuna Hamad - Devon Near-Hill

3:30 pm: AcroYoga "Swimming" Lessons! - Elise Foster - Dean Hively

- MicroZouk: Exploring Principles of Touch in Brazilian Zouk - Kuna Hamad
- Hug Medicine and Conscious Cuddle Playground: A Gourmet Oxytocin Infusion - Lael Rasch
- Harmonizing the Dance of Life: A 5Rhythms Journey - Ann Kite
- West Coast Swing 101 - Markus Smith - Tren Veal
- Sacral Alchemy Ceremony: Manifestation through Liberation - Nilgun Akselioglu
- TouchLab: Exploring Touch for Intimate Partners - Michael Blackin - Lara Blackin
- Acro Intensive: Whip-carian Series I-III (Add On) - Jenae Brianne - John Thorpe
- Zouk Day Party

5:30 pm: From Insight to Action: Integrating Your Festival Experience - Genevieve Hargrove - Jon Forney - Live Musical Performances and Tea
7:00 pm: Rolling out the Red Carpet for No - Mischa Byruck
9:00 pm: Contact Improvisation Jam - Umair Ahsan - Irene Sposetti

- AcroYoga Night Jam - Eric Sipes
- Bachata Party
- Brazilian Zouk Party
- Ecstatic Dream
- Kizomba Party
- West Coast Swing Party

January 11, 2025

9:00 am: Thai Bodywork 101 - Bassam Kubba

- Zouk Triads and More! Dancing with More Than One Partner - Kuna Hamad
- Affinity Group: BIPOC Gathering Circle - David Thurston
- Butoh, Sensuality, and the Nervous System II-III - Vangeline Helene Gand
- Yin Yoga and Sound Healing - Dante Baker
- Manifesting Your Desires - Nikki Lunderg
- Introduction to Self Defense - Dr. Timaree Schmit
- Contemplation: A Writing and Inquiry Journey - Elyza Dolby
- Slow Burn Burlesque - GiGi Holliday
- The Serenity Lounge

11:00 am: Foundations of AcroYoga - Taylor Robart - Jayon Payne

- Skyward Ascent: Mastering the Art of Handstands - Jay Mpelezos
- Brazilian Zouk Newcomer Bootcamp II-III - Jessica Lamdon - Vinícius de Souza - DJ Viscious
- Men's Circle - Michael Blackin
- The Ground of Self: Contact Improvisation Series II-III - Irene Sposetti
- Joyful Fusion Bellydance Movement Experience - Ebony Qualls
- Naad Yoga - Rubaba - Hemant Kapoor
- Pressure Play: How To Push and Pull and Squish Your Lovers To Mind-Blowing Connection - Reid Mihalko
- Understanding Your Inner Climate™ With Ayurveda - Nidhi Pandya
- Unlocking Neuroplasticity (Changing the Brain!) for Happiness - Eleanor Bramwell
- Sanctuary of Senses - Zen Steady

1:30 pm: Acroyoga L-basing: Washing Machine Time - Bassam Kubba - Mendel Romanenko

- Heart it! More Instagrammable Acro Dance Lifts for Your Social Media - Tori Abel - Rob Li
- Brazilian Zouk: Exploring the In-Between - Evelyn Lopez - Evelyn Lopez
- Putting the Sensual in Consensual: Nonverbal Consent Communication - Fuzzy Shostak - Emma Daley
- Conscious Connection for Intimate Partners: Tools for Building Secure Self and Relational Attachment - Lael Rasch
- Shake Your Groove Thing: Introduction to Latin Hustle - Marc Brewer - Rose Turuka
- Goddess Initiation: Healing the Sister Wound and Invoking your Inner Goddess - Nilgun Akselioglu
- Sync and Engage: An Immersive Workshop Exploring Taboo Intimacies - Monique Darling - Thomas Daily II
- Brazilian Zouk and Lambada Intensive (Add-On) - Jessica Lamdon - Kuna Hamad - Devon Near-Hill

3:30 pm: Acro Dance - Partner Lifts, Dips, and Twirls - Bassam Kubba - Mendel Romanenko

- Brazilian Zouk: Introduction to Head Movements - Jessica Lamdon - Vinícius de Souza - DJ Viscious
- Falling in Love with Your Body - Dr. Timaree Schmit
- Embodying Harmony: An Advanced 5Rhythms Exploration - Ann Kite
- West Coast Swing Flavor - Markus Smith - Tren Veal
- Rooted: A Restorative Cacao Circle for the Body and Spirit - Christina Hong
- Sensual Massage for Intimate Partners - Monique Darling - Peter Petersen
- Acro Intensive: Whip-carian Series II-III (Add On) - Jenae Brianne - John Thorpe
- Zouk Day Party

5:30 pm: From Insight to Action: Integrating Your Festival Experience - Dr. Sarah Taub - Live Musical Performances and Tea
7:00 pm: Interfusion Festival X: Festival-Wide Sound Healing Experience - Emma Olmedo - Dante Baker - David Martin
9:00 pm: Contact Improvisation Jam - Umair Ahsan - Irene Sposetti

- AcroYoga Night Jam - Eric Sipes
- Bachata Party
- Brazilian Zouk Party
- Ecstatic Dream
- Kizomba Party
- West Coast Swing Party

January 12, 2025

9:00 am: Thai Pretzel Workshop - Bassam Kubba

- Saucy Footwork for Brazilian Zouk - Devon Near-Hill
- Affinity Group: People with Disabilities Gathering Circle - Antonietta Alfano
- Butoh, Sensuality, and the Nervous System III-III - Vangeline Helene Gand
- Fusion Bellydance Adventure - Ebony Qualls
- Qi Gong Movement and Meditation - Dante Baker
- Primal Play Shop: Embody The Inner Animal - Thomas Daily II
- Discover the Power of Control: A Jiu Jitsu Journey - Jamal Pender
- Ayurvedic Hacks For Longevity - Nidhi Pandya
- The Serenity Lounge

11:00 am: Eclipse of Balance: Beyond the Handstand Horizon - Jay Mpelezos

- Brazilian Zouk Newcomer Bootcamp III-III - Jessica Lamdon - Vinícius de Souza - DJ Viscious
- Designing the Relationships We Desire - Ryel Kestano
- The Ground of Self: Contact Improvisation Series III-III - Irene Sposetti
- Rhythmic Seduction: The Art of Sensual Chair Dance - GiGi Holliday
- Laughter Yoga: Adult Recess! - Sarah Lawson
- Conscious Sexuality: Understanding Energetic Connection - Monique Darling - Lawrence Lanoff - Reid Mihalko - Peter Petersen
- Exploring Connection: Partner Games and Concepts - Logan Ditillo - Harnoor Singh
- Intimate Relationships from the Inside Out: Intimacy, Trauma, and Attachment through an IFS Lens - Terry Baranski
- Understanding Trauma: Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Therapy Workshop - Eleanor Bramwell

1:00 pm: Sanctuary of Senses - Zen Steady
1:30 pm: Raising the Barre: An Acro Lifts Workshop with a Twist! - Sarah Sofia Wilde - Jay Mpelezos

- Brazilian Zouk and Lambada Intensive (Add-On) - Jessica Lamdon - Kuna Hamad - Devon Near-Hill
- Brazilian Zouk: Movement Meditation - Evelyn Lopez - Evelyn Lopez
- Decolonizing Sex: Navigating Power Dynamics in the Bedroom and Beyond - Mischa Byruck
- Human Connection: The Transformational Practice of Authentic Relating - Ryel Kestano
- Urbankiz: Conversations and Connection - Pamela Hernandez
- The Soul Massage: Gong Resonance Meditation - David Martin
- 5 Elements Massage - Nikki Lunderg
- Jungshin: Long Sword Flow - Dr. Timaree Schmit

3:00 pm: Zouk Day Party
3:30 pm: Thai Massage: Recover and Release - Elise Foster - Dean Hively

- Audience of One: Expression and Appreciation in Partner Dance - Jeremy Hale
- Conscious Communication: Let's Talk about Sex! - Thomas Daily II
- Bold and Beautiful: Heels Dance for Everyone - Rose Turuka
- Cord-Cutting Ceremony - Emma Olmedo
- Deeper: Conscious Intimacy Revealed - Michael Blackin - Lara Blackin
- Ecstatic Kirtan - Rubaba - Hemant Kapoor
- Acro Intensive: Whip-carian Series III-III (Add On) - Jenae Brianne - John Thorpe

5:30 pm: From Insight to Action: Integrating Your Festival Experience - Nicole Bruno
6:30 pm: Festival Cuddle Party - Monique Darling - Reid Mihalko - Peter Petersen
9:00 pm: Contact Improvisation Jam - Irene Sposetti - Umair Ahsan

- AcroYoga Night Jam - Eric Sipes
- Bachata Party
- Brazilian Zouk Party
- Ecstatic Dream
- Kizomba Party
- West Coast Swing Party

January 13, 2025

11:00 am: Trigger Point Thai Bodywork for Dancers - Kimber Brenneman

- BIPOC Fishbowl - David Thurston
- Body Show and Tell (Touch and Smell?) - Fuzzy Shostak - Emma Daley
- Embodied Explorations: Inviting All Parts of Self Back Home - Lindi B Love
- Yoga Flow and Gong Resonance Meditation - David Martin

1:00 pm: IFX Closing Ceremony - Rubaba - Hemant Kapoor - Terry Baranski

Date: January 9 - 13, 2025

Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott,

1700 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Arlington, VA 22202

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