Interfusion Festival X (IFX)

“A solo practice is centered around building a relationship with our imagination”
-Tom Weklser
In this experience, we explore how you move as an individual. While we may occasionally work with others, our primary focus is on making you a more efficient and creative mover. We utilize a practice that explores the common denominators amongst movement disciplines, showing how the same drill can teach a yogi, dancer, acrobat, or even a couch potato to ground, float, meld, mold, or develop any other skill or quality we want through the lens of play. We call this practice "movement."

Your guides will be Dr. Harnoor Singh (@movementwithnoor), a doctor of physical therapy, and Logan DiTillo (@logamotion), a nomadic movement teacher and acrobat. They are well-educated and extremely welcoming teachers of this art. Their goal is to guide you through a playful, eye-opening, and liberating hour and a half of Solo Movement.

🌶️ Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.

This workshop combines the techniques of Traditional Thai Massage with the theory of Myofascial Trigger Point therapy. Trigger points are like little knots in muscle fibers that are located in the belly or center of a muscle. The application of pressure and the movement of muscles in Thai Massage is very effective for relieving these knots. You will learn some common trigger point locations and how to relieve them on another person. This is perfect for anyone who does work with their hands or handstands or yoga.

 🌶️ 🌶️ Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nu

Step into a world of mental agility, physical fitness, and the breath that binds them.
Jiu Jitsu with "The Gentle Art," a unique workshop designed for enthusiasts of all levels eager to explore the art of self-defense. This immersive experience focuses on the core principles of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) while emphasizing the gentle, yet effective techniques that define this martial art. You will enhance your foundational understanding and practice essential positions, movements, and submissions
Applying BJJ principles to defend yourself against larger and stronger opponents using leverage, technique, and timing; enhancing your mental focus, discipline, and resilience through mindful practice and breath control.

Requirements:
- Comfortable workout attire (athletic wear)
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Respect for fellow participants and instructors


🌶️ 🌶️ Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

Get your AcroYoga practice ready for the beach with a new L-based washing machine from Elise and Dean. We’ll teach a variety of front, back, and upside down flying poses, with swimming strokes for flair, and an optional pop. Safety and spotting are emphasized. All levels of experience welcome, no partner necessary. 

🌶️ 🌶️ Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

A key component of martial arts training is learning to avoid situations where you have to fight. But if you find yourself in a position where your safety is at stake, preparation makes all the difference. In this highly interactive lecture and movement-based class, students will hone the mindset, planning, and situational awareness skills that help avoid violence, as well as effective foundational moves for escaping a hold and fending off an attacker.

🌶️ 🌶️  Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of handstands with Jay, instructor,  handbalancer, and acrobat extraordinaire. This workshop blends foundational warm-ups with innovative drills to enhance your handstand prowess. Jay's approach combines traditional techniques with creative insights, ensuring a dynamic and rewarding experience. Whether you're starting out or refining your skills, you'll discover effective spotting techniques and personalized coaching tailored to your level. Embrace the thrill of defying gravity and elevate your handstand practice to new heights!

🌶️  Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position

Let’s keep it going! More cool dance lifts! Spice it up, soar, and spin your way in class, on the dance floor, and onto your socials. This is an exhilarating acro dance workshop for dancers of all levels with challenging yet accessible skills. Led by experienced instructors and performers, participants will master the art of dance lifts with grace and flair. This will be the kind of stuff you’ll want to post on Instagram and whatever social media you have. The skills will be visual and broken down so that you can learn them in a safe and effective manner. With instruction on basing, flying, and spotting, attendees will be able to explore synchronized lifts and acrobatic sequences with confidence. This workshop opens the door to captivating choreography, empowering dancers to elevate their performances with lifted artistry. And yeah, you’ll want to post what you learned and show off a little.


🌶️ 🌶️ Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

Whether you’re performance-bound or just looking to start a riot on the dance floor, these creative tricks are a blast to try together. This all-levels acrobatics dance class will lift you and your dance partner’s moves to new heights by combining dynamic movement and flowing dance lifts. With clear instruction and analysis on basing, flying, and spotting, Bassam & Mendel blend creative partner acro moves with detailed technique. This class is for both enthusiastic beginners and experienced practitioners. Come with or without a partner!

🌶️ 🌶️ Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

This workshop invites you to explore the empowering world of Jiu Jitsu, where the focus is on understanding and applying the use of force with responsibility and compassion. Whether you’re curious about self-defense or interested in personal growth, this session will guide you through essential techniques to control and neutralize threats effectively.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to achieve and maintain dominant positions to subdue an opponent, as well as practical escapes and defenses from disadvantaged situations. Partnered drills will help you practice in a supportive and controlled environment, making this experience both safe and enriching.

This workshop is perfect for beginners eager to dip their toes into martial arts and self-defense, as well as for intermediate practitioners looking to refine their skills. Advanced students will also find value in reconnecting with the foundational aspects of Jiu Jitsu. Join us on this journey to discover the power of control and the importance of using it wisely.

🌶️ 🌶️ Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

Join Jay for an immersive exploration into advanced hand balancing techniques in this dynamic workshop. Designed for enthusiasts seeking to refine their art, Jay's meticulous warm-ups and cutting-edge drills promise to unlock your full potential. With a focus on fluidity and precision, Jay's teaching style empowers participants of all levels to embrace the elegance of hand balancing. Experience personalized guidance and tailored spotting techniques that foster growth and mastery. Prepare to transcend limits and discover the artistry of defying gravity with finesse and grace!
🌶️ Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.

Martial arts meets fitness in this sword-focused mind-body workout. We believe everyone has a warrior within, which we can release through the power of moving meditation. Using custom weighted wooden swords and combining 8 simple stances and 8 strikes, Jungshin brings together ancient Eastern philosophies and modern exercise science. This workshop has extremely limited capacity due to a limited number of swords. 

🌶️  Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.

Come and recover the muscles that you have made sore on the dance floor – feet, legs, hips, and shoulders. We will teach a Thai massage sequence that releases the knots. Students will embody the roles of giver and receiver. Bring a partner or come solo and find a new friend to work with.

🌶️ 🌶️ Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

This fishbowl will be a space where Interfusion participants who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color can share transparently about challenges and growth edges at Interfusion. It will be a space to look at how larger social dynamics of oppression and marginalization show up in our community. This fishbowl will be an opportunity for White participants to listen and think about how to show up as allies for BIPOC communities. We will apply principles of emergent strategy to enable White participants to think of specific ways to manifest solidarity.

🌶️ Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.