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SUMMARY:Queer Dance Party: Celebrating Joy\, Movement\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:Queer Dance Party: Celebrating Joy\, Movement\, and Community\n\nA Donation-Based Event\n\n\nDate: June 6th\, 2026\n\nTime: 1pm-2:30pm \n\nLocation: Above the Bar: 2000 N. Western Ave. Chicago\, IL 60647\n\nDonation-Based: Pay what feels right\n\nGet ready to move\, groove\, and celebrate! \n\nJoin us for a vibrant Queer Dance Party hosted by Ashantis Jones (she/they) of Bellamy & Associates and Above the Bar. \n\nThis event is all about embracing queer joy\, inclusive movement\, and the power of community.\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n	Energetic Dance Session: No dance experience required! Just bring your authentic self and be ready to have fun.\n	Inclusive Environment: A safe and welcoming space for all identities and bodies.\n	Light Refreshments: Enjoy snacks as we mingle and connect.\n	Attire: We encourage you to wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable! Show up in street clothes\, workout attire\, or something fun - just make sure you can move freely. This is not a heels class and footwear must be gym-friendly (sneakers\, tennis shoes).\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nThis event is open to everyone who wants to celebrate diversity\, express themselves through movement\, and connect with the community. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new\, come as you are!\n\nAbout the Co-Hosts:\n\nAshantis Jones (she/they) is a passionate advocate for holistic wellness and community engagement at Bellamy & Associates.\n\nAbove the Bar\, a Chicago-based gym where everyone is welcomed\, empowered\, encouraged\, important\, and respected. \n\nReserve Your Spot!\n\nSpaces are limited\, so be sure to register in advance. Let's come together to celebrate\, dance\, and uplift one another!\n\nNote: This event is donation-based\, with all contributions supporting our ongoing community initiatives.\n\n\nFitness Waiver: All attendees will need to sign this fitness waiver in order to attend
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Queer Dance Party: Celebrating Joy\, Movement\, and Community</strong><br />\n<em>A Donation-Based Event</em></p>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp\;June 6th\, 2026<br />\n<strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp\;1pm-2:30pm&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp\;Above the Bar: 2000 N. Western Ave. Chicago\, IL 60647<br />\n<strong>Donation-Based:</strong>&nbsp\;Pay what feels right</p>\n\n<p>Get ready to move\, groove\, and celebrate!&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>Join us for a vibrant&nbsp\;<strong>Queer Dance Party</strong>&nbsp\;hosted by&nbsp\;<strong>Ashantis Jones (she/they)&nbsp\;</strong>of Bellamy &amp\; Associates and&nbsp\;<strong>Above the Bar</strong>.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>This event is all about embracing&nbsp\;<strong>queer joy</strong>\,&nbsp\;<strong>inclusive movement</strong>\, and the power of&nbsp\;<strong>community</strong>.</p>\n\n<p><strong>What to Expect:</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Energetic Dance Session:</strong>&nbsp\;No dance experience required! Just bring your authentic self and be ready to have fun.</li>\n	<li><strong>Inclusive Environment:</strong>&nbsp\;A safe and welcoming space for all identities and bodies.</li>\n	<li><strong>Light Refreshments:</strong>&nbsp\;Enjoy snacks as we mingle and connect.</li>\n	<li><strong>Attire</strong>: We encourage you to wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable! Show up in street clothes\, workout attire\, or something fun - just make sure you can move freely.&nbsp\;<strong>This is&nbsp\;</strong><em><strong>not</strong></em><strong>&nbsp\;a heels class and footwear must be gym-friendly (sneakers\, tennis shoes)</strong>.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br />\nThis event is open to everyone who wants to celebrate diversity\, express themselves through movement\, and connect with the community. Whether you&#39\;re a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new\, come as you are!</p>\n\n<p><strong>About the Co-Hosts:</strong><br />\n<strong>Ashantis Jones (she/they)</strong>&nbsp\;is a passionate advocate for holistic wellness and community engagement at Bellamy &amp\; Associates.</p>\n\n<p><strong>A</strong><strong>bove the Bar</strong>\, a Chicago-based gym where everyone is welcomed\, empowered\, encouraged\, important\, and respected.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p><strong>Reserve Your Spot!</strong><br />\nSpaces are limited\, so be sure to register in advance. Let&#39\;s come together to celebrate\, dance\, and uplift one another!</p>\n\n<p><em>Note: This event is donation-based\, with all contributions supporting our ongoing community initiatives.</em></p>\n</div>\n\n<p><em><strong>Fitness Waiver</strong></em><em>: All attendees will need to&nbsp\;</em><a href="https://forms.gle/hpy6ZdDEyLw5ejJB8" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(54\, 89\, 227)\; box-sizing: border-box\;" target="_blank" title="https://forms.gle/hpy6ZdDEyLw5ejJB8"><em>sign this fitness waiver</em></a><em>&nbsp\;in order to attend</em></p>\n
LOCATION:Above the Bar: 2000 N. Western Ave. Chicago\, IL 60647
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