2018

Presented to the HERO Project group at Montefiore Hospital

“Affirmative Risk Assessment & Counseling Support for Ethically Non-Monogamous Clients”, delivered to HIV testing counselors and medical staff

Delivered to the Montefiore research team

Remember that week that everyone cared about consent? When, uh, what’s his name? Crapstick? was found to be a sexual predator, and we were all like >:{ ! Well over here at Dubday (and in the NYC bass music community at large), we still care about the topic of consent (surprise!). So, we’ve come together to figure out what ways we can address this topic as a community and our first step in this process is just having a little chat about it to see what we’re all thinking and feeling.

This week, Dubday will be host to a low-key community discussion on the topic of consent. We are proud to have the discussion guided by Emma Kaywin, a Sex and Consent Educator working toward a doctorate in Health Education at the Teachers College @ Columbia University (EdD), to help focus the conversation and share some wisdom about how we can all do better for each other when it comes to consent. You may recognize her handiwork if you’ve ever gone to a House of Yes: House of Love event, where she provides consent education at the door, or at Meso Creso and Ecstatic Dance NYC parties where she leads safe spaces teams. She is a shining light in our community and we are very grateful to welcome her!

1. Practicing Consent through Dance. Speakers: Emma Kaywin and Kira Stein. In this hour-long workshop, we will engage in a series of short (3-5 minute) dance exercises, either in pairs or the full group, to explore and practice our verbal and nonverbal consent skills. Come ready to move and discuss!
2. Implementing Consent Initiatives in Intentional Communities. Moderator: Kira Stein, Panelists: Emma Kaywin, JR Russ, and Maddie Sharp. Panelists will share their lessons learned and lead a conversation about best practices implementing consent initiatives in their communities.
3. Bringing Art and Performance to Your City. Speakers: Joshua Carroll, Emma Kaywin, Kyle Rasmussen, and Sam Stevens. Organizers who have created playa-inspired artistic programming in their local communities will describe the challenges and successes from their experiences and give guidance on how to facilitate art and performance in your community. Group discussion will follow, bring your experience and knowledge too!

“Sexual Trauma and the Glass Ceiling” presented as part of the Pride Beauty Gala for sexual health awareness month

Join us for an interactive workshop to develop your skills as a bystander and supporter of consent culture!

◂◂ Use Your Voice to Change the Culture ◂◂

For this week´s Dance Lab, Emma K will be facilitating a class titled “Consent through Dance” — where we’ll explore being in relationship in the dance + practice consent non-verbally through a set of fun partner dance activities! This will be followed by an Ecstatic Dance with DJ Busquelo, ending with a singing sound meditation with Sofia M. Ribeiro.

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