What is Pussy Empowered Dance®?
Join us for Pussy Empowered Dance Class a safe space for exploring our authentic embodied and expressed erotic power. All genders who resonate are welcome to join in release of shame and reclamation of physical or energetic Pussy Power. Together we reclaim our bodies through grounding exercises and untaming our hip. We take up space with the parts of ourselves that have been considered taboo and evoke our wild nature. We allow ourselves to be witnessed by one another and learn an accessible choreography that invokes embodied affirmations. Anchor into your confidence, set yourself free ⚡️
From inner truth —> embodiment —> expression
It’s not just theory, it’s a practice
Be Yourself.
All levels welcome. All genders welcome. This is an intentional sex positive, and sex worker inclusive space
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Classes
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Lightning in a Bottle 2023 Class Recap:
Can you feel the joy?
A Peak Inside Class:
You deserve a safe space to explore your Pussy Power.
The world has not made it easy for us to feel safe in our bodies.
We are taught that our bodies are dangerous, evil, shameful.
Its time to reclaim the power that buried underneath all the self hate, shame and old narratives.
Its time to write a new narrative for ourselves and for the collective. To live an experience of self love, self celebration, unapology.
And it starts with your commitment to yourself.
“If we are Going to Heal, Let it be Glorious.” - Warsan Shire
What is Pussy Power?
“Power is the ability to achieve purpose and affect change.”
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
POWER
Patriarchal models of power have centered ‘power over’. But this is not the only format in which the concept of power exists. In the words of Brenee Brown, there is also ‘power with’, ‘power to’, and ‘power within’. These uses of power are responsible for all kinds of amazing contributions to the world such as the impact of a grassroots movement like Black Lives Matter (power with), the ability of Kamala Harris to become the first WOC Vice President of the US (power to), and the commitment Cardi B has to being herself despite the haters (power within).
PUSSY
There are many words used to describe the female genitalia. But most fall short of describing the entire female reproductive system -external & internal. When I use the word Pussy, I am often referring to ie: uterus, vulva, vaginal canal, cervix, ovaries etc.
I am also often referring to femininity and the experiences that go along with the biological, societal, and cultural experience of identifying as a woman whether assigned at birth or not.
My work may not resonate with all who have a biological Pussy*, if for example you do not identify as a woman, but it might. And it may not resonate with you if you identify as a woman but do not have a biological Pussy, but it might.
9 Elements of Pussy Power
The foundation of our exploration and tools for reclamation are based on the following themes. Click on a word to learn more about this Pussy Empowered approach,
“The healing that is necessary in this space of the body is so important and to have a leader like Alyssa who has been working with her body so deeply is of high value. Its also fun, beautiful, and joyful. Its really essential to anyone who is on a path of healing or spiritual awakening to do this type of work with themselves.”
– Alexandra Roxo, Radical Spiritual Teacher, Author of F*ck Like a Goddess
“I felt like I was given an environment that allowed me to feel safe, still and totally present and from there I was able to remember and feel my power and conviction in the things I have been struggling with/confused about.”
– Rotana, Singer & Activist
“Its become more easy for me…to just take up the space that I take up — that I want to take up.”
– Jen Anaya, Doula, Multi-Passionate Artist & Activist
“...your emphasis is always on being present in the body and being sensual to yourself. And that was really huge.”
– Adriana Pericchi, Language Justice Practitioner
Pussy Empowered was founded by Alyssa Aparicio
She is 100% That Bitch. And so are you. Wherever you are on your journey of owning that, Alyssa is ready to offer resources, rituals, and support to usher you to your next level. All the while, honoring your innate & authentic expression.
Alyssa is a lifelong anthropologist of Pussy Power, Pussy Empowerment Coach & Sacred Erotic Creatrix.
Throughout her professional career she has worked as a fashion model, writer, editor, artist, performer of belly dance, burlesque, samba, and exotic dance. She is one half of the artistic duo, Flash The Abyss which is currently in the final stages of completing a documentary exploring modern female flamenco performers in Spain.
Over the last decade, Alyssa has studied with many of the top voices in female empowerment in the nation.
Through her offerings and art, she is passionate about inspiring the feminine to stop settling for crumbs and create a world where womxn feel empowered to live their embodied truth.
*A Note on Gender Identity & Sex:
In this container, much of our focus will center the experience of the physical space of pussy: ie uterus, vulva, cervix, ovaries etc.
Much of our focus will center the experience of being socialized as a womxn.
If your lived experience remains outside of either or both of these experiences and this conversation resonates with you, you may discern that this is the container for you. It is possible that this may not resonate for you and where you are on your journey of liberation. If you have any questions about whether this space is aligned for you, please email sensual.radiance@gmail.com
Photos by Alena Mealy & Erik “Talltree” Butts.
Thank you to the featured badasses, clients, & collaborators: DJ Moonflower, Dena Kelley, Heidy Hernandez, Jonnae Thompson, Kimberly Meyers, Nicol “Passion” Cruz