About this Event
Sunday, February 8, Bandaloop, West Oakland
RECLAIM is a daytime dance party for people who are BIPOC, Queer, or both!
🎶 The Music
As an intuitive sound weaver, DJ, instrumentalist, vocalist and producer, Blu Moon creates electronic journeys channeled by Spirit while exploring trance states and spirit filled heart music.
Sharing the intersections of Black electronic, jazz, ritual and ambient sounds from across the African diaspora. Experimenting with sound originated from experiencing and playing as a source of ritual, of praise and direct connection with God. It was Black worship music in the Deep South paired with the uncovering of Afro diasporic dance music that has transformed the sounds of their heart.
🌀 Our Community
RECLAIM is about creating a vibrant space where bipoc and queer folks can come together, connect, and vibe as one community. Our goal? To build bridges and unite, so we can dance our way into the future we’ve been dreaming of.
We’re calling all BIPOC folks—whether you’re Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color—to join us on the dance floor. And we’re calling all QUEER folks—gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, questioning, gender-nonconforming, or however you proudly define your queerness.
To be clear: if you’re white and queer, come on down! If you’re brown and straight, we want you too! The only thing we ask is that you bring your best self and be ready to groove.
Our Vision
RECLAIM envisions a world where bipoc and queer people are moving towards liberation together. We center the Black, the Brown, and Queer because now, more than ever, we need fresh visions to create a thriving world for all—regardless of who we love, how we identify, or the melanin in our skin.
Our mission is to unite BIPOC and Queer dancers through communal movement, self-expression, and meaningful exchange. By dancing together, we empower ourselves to build deeper connections, find courage, and co-create a more just and compassionate world.
RECLAIM stands in solidarity with Black, Brown, Queer, Indigenous, Palestinian, Congolese, Sudanese and all people resisting oppressive systems.
Connect with us!
LinkTree
Facebook Group Page
Join our Mailing List
www.reclaimdance.org
Agenda
🕑: 01:45 PM
Doors Open
Info: Doors open, arrival & warm-up (for new dancers, check in takes 5 mins)
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Opening Circle and Icebreaker
Info: Meet your fellow dancers!
🕑: 02:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Dance!
Info: The music has an intentional arc from soft to PUMPING to chill again, so you can move and feel all aspects of you.
🕑: 03:15 PM
DOORS CLOSE - NO ENTRY
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Decompression
Info: Guided rest period and community announcements
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
After Gather
Info: Join us for After-Gather, a time to meet new friends while enjoying fresh fruit and having interesting conversations.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BANDALOOP, 1601 18th Street, Oakland, United States
USD 14.64 to USD 44.52
