🎶 DIRTY DANCING: RHYTHM & BRUISE

R&B Classics. Slow Jams. Bad Decisions.

Turn the lights down. Turn the bass up.

Join us for a Pagans Paradise social dance gathering featuring immersive elements and performances, hosted by Mo The Cryptid

Welcome to Dirty Dancing: Rhythm & Bruise, a late-night celebration of the R&B classics that taught us about love, heartbreak, confidence, temptation, and the art of the slow jam.

We're going back to the golden era of 90s and early-2000s R&B—when music videos looked like movies, every chorus felt personal, and one good slow jam could change the entire mood of the room.

Expect the soulful sounds of Aaliyah, TLC, Usher, Janet Jackson, Destiny's Child, Brandy, Monica, SWV, Ginuwine, Mary J. Blige, 112, Dru Hill, D'Angelo, Maxwell, En Vogue, Ashanti, Ciara and more.

From smooth grooves to dance-floor anthems, from heartbreak ballads to songs that make you feel absolutely irresistible, this is a night for the lovers, the players, the romantics, the heartbroken, and everyone who knows every word.

Because sometimes you don't need a new song.

You just need the right old one.

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EVENT DETAILS

🕗 Doors Open: 9:00 PM (Doors close at 9:59 PM—no exceptions)

🕗 Opening Circle : 10:00 PM

🕗 Special Performance : 10:30 PM

🕗 Event Ends: 3:00 AM

📍 Location: Near Union Square (Full address provided in your confirmation email)

🌟 Accessibility: This venue is a walk-up and may not be accessible to all.

No skips. No shame. Just rhythm.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

👋 Orientation

We will set the container by reviewing consent guidelines & mutual desire to ensure we all respect this privileged space. We'll also provide suggestions on enjoying the venue throughout the night.

🎶 The R&B Dance Floor

The dance floor stays at the center of the night, moving from classic grooves and club anthems to slow jams and unforgettable singalongs. Come ready to dance like the music video just started.

🖤 Slow Jam Hour

When the lights get lower and the tempo slows down, it's time for the lovers. Grab someone you trust, find a new connection, or simply let the music carry you through a soundtrack of legendary slow jams.

🚂 The Soul Train

One of our favorite ways to bring the whole room together returns for an R&B edition. Step into the line, show off your best moves, hype up your fellow dancers, and let the whole room become the audience.

🎤 Sing It Like You Mean It

You know those songs where the DJ barely needs to play the vocals because everyone in the room already knows every word? Expect plenty of them. Big choruses, dramatic bridges, iconic ad-libs, and full-room singalongs.

📺 Music Video Moments

Throughout the night, we'll channel the unforgettable aesthetics of classic R&B videos—dramatic entrances, iconic poses, slow-motion energy, synchronized movement, and plenty of opportunities to become the star of your own late-night music video.

💔 The Ex Files

A playful social experience inspired by the heartbreak anthems we all know too well. Share your favorite breakup song, biggest musical red flag, guilty-pleasure slow jam, or the track that always makes you feel like the main character.

🎭 Featured Performers & Dance Instigators

Special performances and interactive hosts will help keep the energy high, the dance floor full, and the emotional chaos beautifully alive.

🔥 Sensual & Social Play Spaces

For those looking to explore beyond the dance floor, we’ll also have intimate social lounges and kink play-friendly spaces designed for connection, chemistry, and exploration.

⚖️ Limitations & Comfort

Everyone engages according to their own comfort level. You can engage, observe, or simply enjoy the atmosphere. There is never any pressure to do anything you do not wish to do.

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👗 DRESS CODE: R&B AFTER DARK

Come dressed like you just stepped out of a 1999–2005 music video.

✨ Satin, silk & velvet

🖤 Leather, mesh & denim

💎 Rhinestones & jewelry

👖 Low-rise or relaxed 90s/2000s silhouettes

🎤 Music-video glamour

🕶️ Sunglasses, tracksuits & streetwear-inspired looks

👠 Heels, boots & statement shoes

🔥 Your best slow-jam aesthetic

Think Aaliyah meets Usher. TLC meets Ginuwine. Brandy meets D'Angelo. Come polished, nostalgic, dramatic, or effortlessly cool.

🚫 No low-effort outfits, casual streetwear, or gym clothes.

There’s a changing area available for all your transformation needs.

*Shoes are welcome everywhere but the mats. Many of our guests opt to remove shoes for comfort.*

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📼 THE VIBE

Smooth. Sultry. Nostalgic.

Think velvet, low lights, chrome, warm tones, music-video glamour, and the unmistakable feeling of hearing that song come on at exactly the right moment.

This is R&B after dark—the kind of night where you came to dance, stayed for the slow jam, and maybe made a memory you weren't expecting.

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⚖️ COMMUNITY & CONSENT

DIRTY DANCING is a consent-driven environment rooted in mutual desire, communication, and respect.

You are welcome to dance, flirt, observe, socialize, cuddle, kiss, or simply enjoy the atmosphere. There is never any pressure to engage beyond your comfort level.

Our facilitators and guardians are here to help maintain a fun, respectful, and safer environment for everyone.

We reserve the right to remove anyone whose actions breach our Community Guidelines, misalign with our values, or jeopardize the integrity of this container. Please honor this privileged space and treat it with the care you would your own home.

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TICKETS

Prices increase as tiers sell out—don’t wait!

There are NO REFUNDS for this event - if you cannot make it, please gift or sell your ticket to a worthy soul (Please do not use chat function for this process). To protect the space, late arrivals will not be admitted after doors close, and refunds will not be provided.

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ABOUT US

At Pagans Paradise, we believe in creating a welcoming, joyful space for everyone to explore connection, dive into a range of educational resources, and nurture their authentic selves.

📸 Connect with us on Instagram @pagansparadise.

📩 Join our newsletter at www.pagansparadiseNYC.com.

📧 Any questions or concerns? Email us at PagansParadiseNYC@gmail.com.

Pagans Paradise has been fostering joy and connection in the community for 10 years.

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LATE ENTRY & REFUNDS

To protect the space and ensure a seamless experience for all, doors will close promptly. Late arrivals may not be admitted, and refunds will not be available. No Refunds for this event. Event is open to all, age 18+.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Pagans Paradise events are intended for educational and entertainment purposes, and attendees participate at their own risk. Some events may involve physical or emotional exploration, and by attending, you agree to take personal responsibility for your well-being. By attending, you agree to participate at your own risk, conduct your own risk management, and agree to hold the event facilitators and facility harmless for any type of harm that may occur.

Pagans Paradise upholds Plura's community guidelines, and all activities within our events are consensual, respectful, and professionally guided.