Let me move you! I offer classes, workshops, retreats and custom experiences with ArcanaDance™, Nia, Archetypal Choreography, and Stretch and Fly.
I believe my purpose in life is to serve as a conduit for others to awaken to the wisdom and joy of the body.
I am a somatic alchemist. I create and facilitate embodied movement experiences that support you in having a more loving, kind, pleasurable, respectful and empowered relationship with your body. I want you to feel vital, whole, strong, flexible, mobile, stable and in harmony with your unique body.
Whether it’s through ArcanaDance™, Nia, Archetypal Choreography, or Stretch and Fly, I am a masterful somatic facilitator, bringing compassion, playfulness and joy to any experience. My guidance is simple, clear and will allow you to move your body in ways that honor and align with your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual capabilities and values.
My maiden name, Lucero, means “bright star.” I am excited to move, groove and share my light with you.
Movement Offerings
ArcanaDance™ – The tarot, embodied. If tarot cards could dance, this is what they’d look like!
Created by me, ArcanaDance™ is a fusion of tarot and movement that feels like dance therapy. Arcana is defined as a secret. Dance is defined as movement to music. When fused together, ArcanaDance™ is defined as a secret that is revealed through movement.
Nia, co-created by Debbie and Carlos Rosas, is a cardio-dance practice that combine 52 simple moves with dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts. Nia puts pleasure and joy at the center of your movement experience. I am licensed First Degree Black Belt Nia teacher and have additional training in the Nia 5 Stages of Self-Healing, MOVE IT and Moving to Heal. See Nia in action.
Archetypal Choreography is comprised of bodies of work I’ve created that blend the languages of archetype with the movement forms of Nia. These Nia-inspired choreographed routines allow you to experience the essence and power of an archetype and become a pathway to understand and expand, via the language of the body, personal and universal consciousness.
Stretch and Fly, co-created by me and Liziah Richards (www.liziahtherapies.com) is a unique empowering movement practice that combines simple dance moves and yoga. Experience original choreography that blends flowing movement and dynamic stillness.
Class Schedule
Also, see my calendar for special classes and events.
Nia is a wellness and fitness format that combines the expressiveness of dance, the power and explosiveness of martial arts, and the mindfulness of the healing arts. The foundation of Nia is “through movement we find health.” With over 52 movements that mobilize the base, core and upper extremities of your body, Nia is a holistic practice that creates a pathway for you to explore both your movement potential and capacity for wellness. As you learn to listen and respond to your body, you begin to feel increased joy and pleasure in movement, which inherently improves your well-being.
Nia is practiced barefoot, non-impact, and adaptable to individual needs and abilities.
My Nia classes focus on developing a student’s self-love and ability to feel joy in their bodies.
As a facilitator, I strive to create a loving, mindful and open space for you to experience the joy of movement, self-expression and healing power of the Nia technique.
Nia: Dance Into Health – Fridays in Irvine, CA
Move your body, develop body literacy, inspire your mind, tone your nervous system, feel your power, connect with your heart, express your unique spirit, & experience greater health & vitality.
Nia is a holistic and embodied experience of joy, pleasure, and honoring your uniqueness . Nia is a fusion of movement arts, 52 moves based on the functional form of the body, and a philosophy rooted in teaching love and reverence for your body and life. More deeply, it is an invitation for you to explore how you can maximize your joy as you dance through life and say yes to being transformed by the majesty of your body, mind, heart and spirit.
Each class has a focus and intent rooted in somatic education and 7 intentional cycles that take your body on a safe movement odyssey from warm up, get moving, cool down and floor play.
This class is open to everybody. No previous experience necessary. All movements are adaptable and modeled in levels.
Bring: your bare feet, water, a mat or towel for the end of class, and an open mind.
When: Fridays from 10:30am – 11:30am (class meets January 10, 17 & 24 2020)
Location: SoulPhysio Wellness, 17805 Sky Park Circle Suite F, Irvine, CA 92614
Drop-in rate: $15
Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo, or PayPal
Nia Dance – The Joy of Movement – Saturdays in Corona del Mar
Move your body and maximize your joy through Nia. A mind-body fitness practice, Nia blends dance moves, martial arts and healing arts (such as yoga) to leave you feeling strong, flexible, agile, centered and uplifted. Dance barefoot to super fun and diverse music (sneakers welcome). Moves are easy-to-follow, fun, energizing and stress-busting. Join our joyful and judgment-free community!
When: Saturdays from 10:15am – 11:15am
Dates: January 11, 18, 25 & February 1, 8 & 15, 2020
Location: Community Youth Center (CYC), 3000 Fifth Ave, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Instructor: Jennifer Lucero-Earle
Cost:: 6 sessions for $100.00 (Resident), $110.00 (Non-resident), or $20 drop-in
Drop-in rate: $20 (Drop-in’s always welcome)
Drop-in’s can pay in person at the front deck at the Community Youth Center (CYC).
The drop-in process is below.
To drop-in:
– Arrive about 10 minutes before class to check-in.
– Go to the Community Youth Center (CYC) front desk.
– The fee is $20 (resident and non-resident fee).
– You can pay via cash, check or credit card.
– If paying in cash, you must have the exact amount (they do not have change).
– If paying via check, make it payable to City of Newport Beach
– Then take your shoes off, go to the Corona del Mar room and let’s dance!
**If after paying the drop-in fee you decide you want to do pay for the entire series, they will transfer your drop-in fee to pay for the series.
Nia: Moving to Heal – Wednesdays in Newport Beach, CA
Gentle Dance that is Movement as Medicine
Moving to Heal is a gentle Nia class. Nia is a fusion of dance, martial arts and healing arts such as yoga. Moving to Heal is adaptable for anyone returning to movement, recovering from injury or illness, or simply needing a slower pace. This beautiful class format is designed for people seeking ways to feel better and more joyful in their bodies. Enjoy easy-to-follow choreography to fun music in a supportive atmosphere of safety and trust. Open to drop-in’s!
When: Wednesdays from 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Specific Dates: January 8, 22, 29 & February 5, 12 & 19, 2020
Location: Marina Park Community Center, 1600 W. Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
Instructor: Jennifer Lucero-Earle
Cost:: 6 sessions for $113.00 or $20 drop-in
Drop-in to any class $20 (Drop-in’s always welcome) *Pay the front desk.
Things to bring and know:
- Bring water and a yoga mat or towel for the end of class.
- We dance barefoot but if necessary, you are welcome to wear soft flexible shoes or sneakers.
- Chairs will be provided for those who need to or would like to dance in a chair.
- Parking for Marina Park classes is free if you use the Parkmobile app. Please go to http://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/recreation-senior-services/marina-park/parking for more information about parking procedures.
The Dance of Presence: Embodying Wholeness with Tarot & Movement
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020
Time: 1PM – 3:30PM
Location: SoulPhysio Wellness, 17805 Sky Park Circle Suite F, Irvine, CA 92614
Cost: $40 in advance/$50 at the door
Payment: Venmo (Jennifer-Lucero-Earle), PayPal ($41.50/$51.80), Cash or Check
To register: Email jennifer@jenniferluceroearle.com
During this ArcanaDance™ workshop we will explore, through tarot and movement, how to cultivate, strengthen and deepen our experience of presence in mind, body, heart and spirit.
Presence is a state of generosity. It is the practice of being in the moment and giving our full attention to whatever it is we are experiencing. When we are present we are saying to life, “I am here. I ready for anything.” With our arms, heart, mind and senses wide open, we bring to the here and now our awareness, attention, awe, allowing, acceptance, and appreciation.
In the tarot, the World card is the culmination of living fully and deeply, amidst an understanding of the tension between life’s limitations and potentials. As the archetype for wholeness, the World ask that we see the value, beauty, power and possibility in all of our life experiences and interactions. The World says to us, “be present with your body, breath, sensations, pain, pleasure, grief, joy, sadness, conflict, your loved ones, your adversaries, your dreams…all of these aspects contribute to the wholeness and fullness of life.”
Join us for this exploration of presence guided by the framework of the archetype of wholeness, the World.
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Create a Vision, Move Your Body & Seal it with Sound: A New Year Intention-Setting class blending Tarot, Nia, ArcanaDance™ & Sound Bath with Jennifer Lucero-Earle & Tai Velasquez
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020
Time: 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: Move2Center, 3618 SW Alaska St (lower level), Seattle, WA 98126
Cost: $60 in advance/$65 day of.
Where do you want to place your attention in the year ahead? If you have an idea for an intention or simply want to invite one to surprise you, join us for this new year intention-setting class!
What you will experience:
- Use tarot imagery to inspire a meaningful intention for your life in 2020.
- Dance to release 2019 and welcome 2020 to a classic Nia routine (no experience required).
- Bring your 2020 intention to life through guided movement with ArcanaDance™.
- Receive and seal your intention with with a Vibrational Sound Bath guided by Tai Velasquez.
No tarot or movement experience required. Tarot decks will be provided for use during the workshop. We will also provide paper and pens.
What to bring:
Wear comfortable clothes to move in freely, bring a water bottle, a journal (optional), your own tarot deck if there’s one you love, a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or anything else that will provide you with physical comfort during the sound bath.
Your guides: Jennifer Lucero-Earle and Tai Velasquez
Secure your spot:
Email Jennifer at jennifer@jenniferluceroearle.com
Payment options: Cash, Check, Venmo (Jennifer-Lucero-Earle), PayPal, Credit Card
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Nia on Sunday, February 3, 2020 at 10:30am at Balance Studio in Fremont
Dance a Triad of Love, Flow & Belonging with me (Jennifer), Jill Pagano and Susan Tate
When: Sunday, February 2, 2020
Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Where: Balance Studio, 418 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Drop in: $15 or Jag’s* class card
Please pay JAG directly (day of).
Susan Tate and I are visiting Seattle at the same time! Squeal! And we recruited our dear friend, Jill Pagano, beloved Nia teacher, former Nia trainer, and author of the recently published fabulous book “Get Happy with Your Body” to join us for a special one-hour Nia class on Sunday, February 2. Our class will be focused on the triad of love, flow and belonging. We are so excited to co-create magic together and especially, to dance with you!
Can’t wait to dance with you!!! Huge heart thanks to JAG for hosting us <3.
ArcanaDance™ – The Dance of Water as Life: A Somatic Exploration of Emotional Flow & Celebration of Yemanja, Goddess of the Sea
Date: Sunday, February 2, 2020
Time: 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: Balance Studio, 418 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: $60 in advance/$65 day of
In Brazil, February 2 is the day of celebrating and honoring Yemanjá, the Afro-Brazilian Orixá (goddess/diety) of the sea. Regarded as the Great Mother, she is guardian and protector of the waters of life, family, phases of womanhood, and of children.
In the tarot, water is the element associated with our feelings, emotions and sense of connection and belonging. Water and emotional flow are essential for life and well-being. Water ensures our existence. It purifies, cleanses, nourishes, transports and fosters life.
Inspired by Yemanja and the element she is guardian of, water, we will embody the grace, power, flow, fluidity, connection, expanse and depth of the sea using archetype, tarot, music and guided movement.
In this practice, we learn tarot through the language of the body. We listen. We write. We dance. We do ritual. Our mind is suspended, our heart is held, and our soul speaks directly to us through the primal intelligence of our body. And a new story for our lives is written.
ArcanaDance™ is somatic tarot. Created by Jennifer Lucero-Earle, this therapeutic practice is designed to facilitate self-discovery, empowerment, transformation & healing through a fusion of tarot, guided movement & music.
No tarot or dance experience required.
It is an honor to celebrate Yemanjá at Balance Studio in Fremont, whose owners, Daniel Nery dos Santos Filho and Aileen Panke, have deep roots in Brazil. There is a painting of Yemanjá in the studio which captures love and reverence that both Daniel and Aileen have for this great mother goddess. We know that her essence will be with us in our dance as we honor, celebrate and are transformed by her alchemical waters.
Secure your spot:
Email Jennifer at jennifer@jenniferluceroearle.com
Payment options: Cash, Check, Venmo (Jennifer-Lucero-Earle), PayPal, Credit Card
Pay via PayPal:
Additional fees added. See dropdown.
Join Jennifer Lucero-Earle for two special events focused on Hope & Healing, a Nia class and an ArcanaDance workshop, in San Diego, CA on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
Hope: A Nia-inspired routine
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2020
Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Location: Dorothea Laub Dance Place (Liberty Station), Studio106, 2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Cost: $15 drop-in or class card with Nia at Dance Place San Diego
Payment: Venmo (Jennifer-Lucero-Earle), PayPal ($15.76), Cash, Check or Class Card with Nia at Dance Place San Diego
To register: Email Jennifer at jennifer@jenniferluceroearle.com
OR Janice at janicesteinberg@cox.net
Inspired by the tarot card of the Star and choreographed to the language of Nia, Hope is an invitation to expand our yearning for peace and healing.
The focus of Hope is the upper extremities. The intent is to use the arms and hands to express our emotions. Make every expression of the upper extremities one of active hope.
This body of work was choreographed by Jennifer Lucero-Earle, First Degree Black Belt and creator of ArcanaDance™, and fuses the language of Nia with the embodied archetypal storytelling of tarot. This journey into universal and personal consciousness is one of a kind.
This class is a teaser for the ArcanaDance™ workshop, Dancing for Hope & Healing: An Exploration with Tarot & Movement. See below!
And….
ArcanaDance™ – Dancing for Hope & Healing: An Exploration with Tarot & Movement
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2020
Time: 1:30 – 4:00pm
Location: Dorothea Laub Dance Place (Liberty Station), Studio106, 2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Cost: $40 in advance/$45 day of
Payment: Venmo (Jennifer-Lucero-Earle), PayPal ($41.50/$46.65), Cash or Check
To register: Email Jennifer at jennifer@jenniferluceroearle.com
OR Janice at janicesteinberg@cox.net
Register for both events for $50 Advance/$60 Day of
In the tarot, the Star card represents the symbolic archetype of the guiding light. Light is a source of hope, faith and divine guidance.
From the personal to the collective, many of us are feeling discouraged, helpless, weary and either in or bordering on despair. Hope is a powerful antidote for these times. Hope and healing are inextricably linked. Many of us need hope to reach for healing. And when we can access healing, our hope is strengthened. When we follow the threads of hope, we can guide ourselves (and others) out of despair and into a state of healing.
In this workshop we will:
- Experience the Star and it’s expression of hope and healing, through the language of the body.
- Use tarot to discover how to sustain the threads of hope in our lives.
- Co-create an embodied movement ritual of healing for our selves and fellow participants.
In this practice, we learn tarot through the language of the body. We listen. We write. We dance. We do ritual. Our mind is suspended, our heart is held, and our soul speaks directly to us through the primal intelligence of our body. And a new story for our lives is written.
ArcanaDance™ is somatic tarot. Created by Jennifer Lucero-Earle, this therapeutic practice is designed to facilitate self-discovery, empowerment, transformation & healing through a fusion of tarot, guided movement & music.
No tarot or dance experience required.
Attend both events for a special rate!
Register for both events for $50 Advance/$60 Day of (via PayPal: $51.80/$62.10)
To register: Email Jennifer at jennifer@jenniferluceroearle.com OR Janice at janicesteinberg@cox.net
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Special Classes:
See Nia and ArcanaDance special classes, workshops and retreat offerings here.
Bring a workshop or retreat to you
Invite me to customize an experience for your group, circle, organization, company or institution. I’ve facilitated custom movement experiences for sister circles, women’s groups, wellness groups, the University of Washington (UW), UW Medicine, Seattle Yoni Ki Baat (YKB), Northwest Tarot Symposium, and The Readers Studio, an international tarot conference. I can bring a Tarot, Nia, ArcanaDance™, Archetypal Choreography, or Stretch and Fly Yoga Dance class, workshop or mini-retreat to you.
Contact me at jennifer@jenniferluceroearle.com to discuss options.