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GRIND SWELL: First Edition

  • Aspen Grove Wellness Center 2126 Dixon Street Missoula, MT, 59801 United States (map)

Maybe it’s the nostalgia that Stranger Things is evoking, but this fall we were reminiscing about our high school dances here in Missoula. We loved that there was a space to explore our budding sexuality by grinding with our friends.

Only we aren’t teenagers anymore.


We are grown ass adults with a hell of a lot of wisdom and self-awareness we’ve gained along the way.


We can let go more safely knowing that we have boundaries and that our boundaries will be respected. And we can embrace abandon even more without the slippery slope and easily overdone influence of alcohol.

So let’s play.

The kind of play that isn’t afraid to jiggle, bounce and GRIND.


This dance centers invites consensual sensual touch and centers sexy beats.

We recommend bringing a friend or partner you are comfortable dancing close with.

And, we will have an opening circle where each person will have an opportunity to voice their openness to dancing with others.

We will also share guidelines on how to communicate our boundaries.

If this goes well, we plan on hosting this monthly!

You must participate in the opening circle so arrive between 6:50-7:00pm

Just a little inspiration from Dirty Dancing (except add queerness)

Agreements

  • You must arrive on time for opening circle at 7pm. Doors open at 6:50pm

  • This is not a sex party. Genitals must be covered and explicit pointed genital touch is not welcome.

  • Be prepared to take responsibility for communicating your boundaries

  • Respect others’ boundaries

  • Absolutely no alcohol. Please refrain from using other substances.

  • No minors

  • Anyone who violates agreements will be asked to leave

Date and Time:
Friday night, January 9th | 7:00-9:30pm (come on time!)

Location:
Aspen Grove
2126 Dixon Street Street, Missoula 59801

Cost:
Sliding Scale: $15-$25 or arrange a barter ahead of time

Hosts
Elise Maxwell and JoJo Phoenix (besties since third grade)

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