This aquatic workshop is designed for people new to aquatic dance and/or those embracing “beginner’s mindset”. It doesn’t matter how many times I enter the water, there is a feeling each time right before submerging, right at the edge— this is where we begin.  We will slow  down and listen, be moved by the water and breath and eventually fluidly weave between solo and group dances. 

This event will take place at a private warm water pool (~4ft deep & heated to 95°F) in Oakland, and the address will be shared with those who sign up.There are only 12 spots due to the size of the pool, please fill out this form and complete the payment to reserve your spot.

Time: Saturday October 17th, 11AM - 4PM

Location: private warm water pool in Oakland (address shared with those who complete the form & submit payment) 

Price:$125-225

Venmo:  @kristen-rulifson 

Amenities at the Pool: 

2 outdoor showers to be used before / after our pool time

Bathroom

Nose clips

Leg floats

What you should bring:

Water (in a non-glass bottle )

Swimsuit

Towel

Light lunch/snacks (we will have a break half way through)

Facilitation

Kriss (they/them) was forged through the white water of the American River and tempered through free diving in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea. They carry a background in competitive synchronized swimming (yes for real), and trained in Free Diving (AIDA II certified) and aquatic therapies JANZU and FluidPresence in Mexico, Spain, and Italy. Over the past 5 years they have been developing their research  of fluid integrity and aquatic dance bridging contact improvisation, breath work, and other relational practices. They have guided aquatic retreats and workshops in the SF Bay Area, Costa Rica, Hungary, and Germany. Kriss currently freelances as a dance performer and facilitator working at the fulcrum of vertical, aquatic, and contemporary dance while advocating for safe housing for survivors of violence at Gum Moon Residence in San Francisco. www.kristenrulifson.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Kriss at kristenrulifson@gmail.com!