Our 2023 Convention is May 19th - 21st
Underwater Workshop with Medusirena
Learn from an Industry FOUNDER
This two-day workshop with multi-talented Marina is the chance of a lifetime! Whether you are an professional mermaid, an aspiring pro, or a mermaid enthusiast, the depth (see what we did there) of knowledge at your fin tips from this accomplished mermaid is unfathomable.
Day one will focus on swim technique, buoyancy control, tips and tricks. Day two will feature one on one coaching with Medusirena and Brett Stanley Photography. You will receive one edited image as part of your workshop package.
- This Workshop is formulated for intermediate and advanced mermaid and swimmers
- This class is for students 18+
- Class is limited space, so book quickly!
Workshop FAQ
- This is a two day workshop that takes place on Fri, May 19th from 8:30 AM - 11 AM and Sat, May 20th from 11 AM - 1 PM
- Ticket includes one edited image from Brett Stanley Photography
- Ticket includes Main Entry to the California Mermaid Convention
- Students must be able to safely tread water without holding the side for approx. 10-15 min
- Students must bring their own tails and/or monofins
Workshop Coach
Medusirena - Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid
Medusirena's talents range from Subaquatic swim shows to percussive performances by way of Taiko Drums, Tiki styled variety acts, and even fire acts! This gal says she needs her head examined!
A trailblazer in the field of "Mermaid Performances", she's most famous for her nearly 16 years as the official Mermaid at The Wreck Bar, creating its numerous swim shows both with tails and with dance ensembles. She also teaches fitness and swim workshops to help enhance aquatic skills; making them better performers and artist in their own style.
MeduSirena is also well recognized by the Tiki Community, working as an emcee and a dancer. She's been a Poly Pop entertainment fixture at tiki events all throughout the United States. She's also a founding member of Japanese drumming/ Taiko Troupe 'Ronin Taiko', along with her husband Roy Anderson, and their son, Raiden- creating a unique percussive family business.
Support Medusirena on her Patreon!
GEtting the Green Gig with Mermaid echo
How to land and perform conservation-focused gigs
Have you always wanted to do shows at aquariums, libraries, schools or zoos - but just didn't know where to start?
This course is a boot camp on how to land "edutainment" gigs, and what to do once you have them. You'll take home a tool kit including email templates, phone call scripts, and even comprehensive aquatic conservation curriculum for all ages.
Convincing educators that a mermaid is the right person for the job is hard, but luckily Echo has over 7 years of experience doing so - in rural Wisconsin of all places! So sign up now, and watch your calendar fill up with green gigs!
This workshop meets at Hagan Park Community Center, and explores the nearby American River.
Workshop FAQ
-This workshop takes place on Friday, May 19th from 12: PM - 2 PM
-This is a walking workshop that takes places during a hike to the American River; please bring comfortable shoes, clothes and sun gear.
-We recommend bringing water and snacks
-Personal items may be stored at Hagan Park Community Center during the workshop
About Your workshop Leader
Mermaid Echo
Mermaid Echo is Wisconsin’s premiere professional mermaid entertainer, specializing in children’s conservation education. Mermaid Echo Entertainment LLC works to inspire the next generation to care for at-risk aquatic ecosystems through storytelling and hands-on learning. Echo is an internationally award-winning educator and entertainer. Echo is a certified PADI Mermaid Instructor, Open Water Diver and Red Cross Lifeguard who centers safety in their events and curriculum. Echo has over 7 years of experience in one-on-one childhood development through the YMCA, and has been running Mermaid Echo Entertainment LLC since 2016.
Mermaid Essentials
Starting Your Mermaid Journey with Mermaid Tiva
Just starting your mermaid journey? Want to focus on safety and swim technique? Mermaid Tiva gently guides new mermaids through the basics of the unique sport of mermaiding. Your journey begins with a single fluke swish!
This non-certificated class will introduce you to the basics of the sport of mermaiding. In this course students will learn: how to assemble and wear a mermaid tail; proper care of a mermaid tail poolside and in the water; and how to safely remove a tail while in the water. Students will also be introduced to proper mermaid swim techniques.
Ticket FAQ
- This on hour workshop takes place on Sat, May 20th at 2 PM
- Students must be able to safely tread water without their tails or monofins for 5 min
- This class will take place in the shallow end of the pool
- Students must bring their own tails and/or monofins
- Class is available for students ages 12+
About Your workshop LEader
Mermaid Tiva
Mermaid Tiva is the founder of Mermaid at Any Age. A life long swimmer, she has been ofishally a mermaid for three years. Tiva is a certified Mermaid instructor for both PADI and NAUI, a Red Cross Certified Lifeguard, and Water Safety Instructor. She has been on diversity panels at California Mermaid Convention and makes mermaid appearances around Southern California. She is also honored to be a Cape Cali Ambassador, Monarch International's Ms. California Mermaid and King and Queen of the Seas' Sea Queen of California.
FLEDGLING Fish - BEGINNER Mermaid Workshop
An Introduction to the Mermaid World
Have you ever wanted to dip your fins into the exciting world of swimming in a mermaid tail? Now is your chance! Join instructor Rachel Smith; Head Mermaid at the Dive Bar in Sacramento, as she gives you her trade secretes on tail swimming, safety and the basics of professional and recreational mermaiding. The class will feature 30 min of lecture/dry work, and 60 min of in water work.
Workshop FAQ
- Beginner and Intermediate Workshop will take place on May 19th, 2023. This workshop is ONE DAY ONLY
- Location: Hagan Community Center Pool: Deep end of Kid's Splash Zone
- Ages 15+
- Students must be able to safely tread water without holding the side for aprox 10-15 min
- Students must bring their own tails and/or monofins
- Students may bring their own underwater cameras for photos or video
- Students will receive a handouts and written materials relating to the class
Workshop FAQ
- Ticket Includes entry to the Morning Mixer Swim
- Workshop takes place on May 19th, 2023
- Workshop is open for fish 15+
- No glitter, glass or oil based lubricant allowed on the pool deck
Workshop Coach - Rachel Smith
Mermaid Rachel is one half of the mother/daughter team of Mermaid and Mom. She has been the Head Mermaid at the Dive Bar in downtown Sacramento since their opening year in 2011. She trains, schedules, hires and performs with Dive Bar's team of mermaids and mermen who swim nightly in a 40ft saltwater aquarium.
Since becoming a professional aquatic entertainer, Mermaid Rachel has traveled through the United States, and internationally, showcasing her skills at corporate events, as an underwater movement and modeling coach, giving lectures at mermaid conventions, and being a featured performer in documentaries and films. Throughout California, she has performed at countless parties and events for children and adults, both on land and in water. In 2019, Mermaid Rachel and her business partner Mermaid Ashley produced, planned and executed the first ever Mermaid Convention in California - The California Mermaid Convention!