Santa Cruz’s playful, edge-pushing sexy dance party

The Sauce is a monthly community event in Santa Cruz curated for safe but edgy erotic explorations. We intentionally expand beyond the typical house party, ecstatic dance, or bar scene to deepen connection and pleasure with curiosity, respect, and a touch of debauchery.

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Welcoming

Single, partners, monogamous, poly – you’re welcome at the Sauce. You do not need a partner to attend. We celebrate all bodies, genders, and experience levels. Come as you are, ready to connect, play, and be seen in a celebratory space where connections happen naturally—whether you’re dipping your toes in or diving deep.

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Intentional

The Sauce is a sober event—we get high on the vulnerability and thrill of exploring erotic energy. We aim to hit the sweet spot between the bar scene and ecstatic dance – where dressing up sexy and going out on the town meets care, courage, and intentionality. We share the magic of being fully present, where connections and sensations are more vibrant, and the fun is deeper, and more meaningful leaving you more alive, not drained.

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Edge-Pushing

Erotic connection requires us to take some risks—that’s why we feel that thrill. The Sauce invites you to push your edges safely, exploring your desires while staying rooted in mutual clarity. With communication and respect, we can enjoy the rush of new experiences in a space where consensual risk-taking is welcomed.

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bonding

The Sauce always starts with fun, interactive workshop experiences to help us bond and build trust as a community. From there, the party flows into a sexy dance area with other ongoing activities to explore throughout the night. Your time at the Suace might be lively or it might be tender. All emotions are welcome here.

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Agency & Consent

This is a pressure-free event rooted in informed consent. The Sauce aims to provide many levels of engagement and easy ways to opt in and out of levels of intimacy and intensity – there is space for the mild and space for the wild. As a community, we strive for interactions to feel good beginning, middle, and end. By prioritizing agency and consent – especially for our more vulnerable populations – we create a safe, empowering space for people to explore pleasure and build confidence.

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Next Sauce: April 5th

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