THE IDEATION

RETREAT

Network

Build relationships with fusion organizers across scenes. Get inspired by the amazing projects people are building. Find a partner to carry out your own idea with.

Economics & Infrastructure

How can we create more sustainable economic structures for supporting the longevity of the fusion scene, its dancers, and its organizers?

How can we use grants, non-profit partnering, and larger scale fundraising to support us in this mission?

What infrastructural systems are in place and succeeding that can be shared with other organizers?

New & Growing Events

What events are on the fusion scenes’ horizon that could use more organizational support?

What do events need in order to scale up sustainably?

How can we create a national network for sharing resources and tools amongst fusion organizers? What would this look like?

*optional pre-party

Group dinner

Dancing at Seattle’s weekly, WTF

WIP Schedule

Thursday, Jan 23

Jan 24 - 26, 2025

Seattle, WA

The Myrtlewood Ideation Retreat brings together fusion organizers, established and new, to ignite collaborative momentum to grow and transform the fusion scene. We will facilitate small group discussions and curated presentations oriented around themes of systems, culture, and creation.

Grow

Expand your idea of what is possible. Build your organizer toolkit with new resources and frameworks. Get inspired to do this work well and sustainably.

Potential Topics for Discussions & Presentations

Friday, Jan 24

2pm: Opening circle & group lunch

3-6pm: Discussions & presentations

7pm: Group dinner

8:30pm: Post dinner discussion

Ideation Retreat & MFI Organizer

Change

Go forth and create the change you want to see in the fusion world and beyond. Make an actionable plan, and use your newfound connections to support your work after the retreat. Influence others with what you learned here.

Systems of Community Care

What are our values around conflict and harm? What skills do we need to better navigate conflict as it arises?

How do we work with the epidemic of burnout and build more sustainable models for organizing?

Want to be involved? Shoot us an email at myrtlewoodfusion@gmail.com

TDL

Saturday, Jan 25

9:30am: Group breakfast

11am-3pm: Discussions & presentations

4-8pm: Self design time

8pm: MFI Fundraising Gala

Ally Yancey

Milla von Tauber