Women’s New Moon Contact Improv at Seascape Beach with Serena Fennell

Dance at the water’s edge through golden hour and sunset, exploring movement, play, connection, and the elements through Contact Improv. Join us for a special New Moon Contact Improv gathering by the ocean, with Serena Fennell leading the Contact Improv exploration and Caroline Nicola of Luminous Heart hosting the experience. The Elements Moving the Body We’ll be playing with the elements of the earth and sea within our dance as we move with the physics of nature. Together we’ll play with weight, flow, and connection as nature supports our dance. All levels are welcome, including those new to Contact Improv. No previous experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore movement, connection, and play. We’ll begin with a half-hour embodied warm-up led by Caroline, followed by an hour of themed Contact Improv exploration led by Serena. As the afternoon light softens, we’ll open into a half-hour jam with mostly ambient music through silent dance headphones, dancing together as the sun dips toward the horizon. We’ll close with a short time for integration and settling together. A playful, spacious afternoon of movement, connection, improvisation, and the beauty of the changing light at Seascape Beach. ✨ Early Bird: Save $5 when you register by October 1. Space is limited to 18 participants. Advance registration is required. Where to meet: We will meet at the water's edge at Seascape Beach, a little south of the main area. There is free public parking at the trailhead to the beach at Seascape Resort (1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos, CA 95003). All participants will receive an email with detailed information and photos on where to park and meet. I include a link with Google and Apple Maps right to the parking lot at the trailhead. Seascape beach is big and beautiful with very few people, so it is an ideal location for a silent dance party. Park at the trailhead and walk down to the beach. What is the walk to the beach like? The walk from the parking lot to our spot at the beach will take about 15 - 20 minutes at a leisurely pace. From the Seascape Resort parking lot, the trail starts out as a dirt path and then turns into a paved path for the rest of the way down to the sand. Timeline: 4:00 pm: Arrive and park. Please begin walking down to our gathering spot on Seascape Beach by 4:10 pm at the latest so you have time to arrive before we begin at 4:30. 4:30 pm: Event begins — Opening circle, playful guided movement warm-up, and group activities 5:00 pm: The Elements Moving the Body — themed Contact Improv exploration led by Serena 6:00 pm: Open jam with mostly ambient music through silent dance headphones, ending as the sun reaches the horizon 6:30ish–6:45 pm: Integration and closing 7:05–7:15 pm: Back at your car What to bring: Water bottle Warm layers for changing temperatures Optional towel or blanket for sitting or resting on the sand A snack if you think you may get hungry Ticket sales will end at 2 pm on the day of the event to make sure participants receive the email with detailed information and photos on where to park and meet. Let us know if you have any questions :)