Presenter Lineup for
​Ecstatically Queer:
​A Dance Community Immersion
​​April 14–16, 2023

PJ Weinstein (aka Bonbon Spirit)
​❧ Producer, Co-Host, DJ, and Amoeba Dance Facilitator
❧ Based in Corvallis
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​PJ Weinstein (He/She/PJ) co-founded Ecstatic Dance Corvallis (OR), Ecstatic Dance Fairfax (CA), Amoeba Dance (OR), and has produced over two dozen Ecstatic Dance Immersion retreats at Breitenbush Hot Springs and Harbin Hot Springs. PJ's been in the regular DJ rotation at the infamous Ecstatic Dance Oakland (CA), and has DJ’d at 550+ ecstatic & conscious dances around the globe since 2010.

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AveryDeane Swift
❧ Co-Host, Playshop Facilitator, and Sensuality Expert
❧ Based in Hood River

​Avery Deane Swift (they/them) is a badass champion of embodiment, erotic liberation, and transformational wellness. They work with individuals, partners/polycules, groups, and organizations to Align, Integrate, and Expand into their full potential. In addition to their embodiment and erotic education licenses, Avery Deane is certified in a number of different energy, healing, and somatic methodologies. They have served in leadership roles for a variety of non-profit organizations committed to changing the world through inclusive sex-positive community and education.

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Kokoro Kenji
​❧ Live Music Performer
❧ Based in Lyle
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Kokoro Kenji {t(he)y} is an ever-evolving character inspired by the mythic archetypes of the traveling troubadour, sacred samurai, and cosmic clown. As a devotee to Great Mystery, Kenji is actively emerging from a prolonged musical incubation period and humbly dedicates their performances to the spirit & science of sound. Years as a wilderness guide and youth mentor has provided Kenji with extensive experience confronting the unpredictable elements of nature whilst weaving in the power of imaginative play.

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Shallin
​❧ Ecstatic Dance DJ
❧ Based in Portland
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Shallin (She/They) spent their transformative teen years abroad in Czech Republic, and was exposed to the club scene at an early age. They've been spinning tunes and producing events since 2004. Their musical journey has been heavily influenced by their jungle/UK garage, disco, and classic house roots. Find them mixing all things vocal groovy- from Latin house and liquid, to global bass and ecstatic.

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El Wells
​❧ Movement Teacher
❧ Based in Corvallis
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Lisa Eleanor Wells (She/They) has been dancing, teaching, and  choreographing improvisational movement since the early 00s. She has studied with Steve Paxton, Barbara Dilley, Gabrielle Roth, & Vinn Marti. She brings an eclectic yet grounded spirit to movement practices from yoga to Pilates, contact improv to post modern dance. 

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