Course Catalog

Instructor: Mermaid Sirenella

1 Hour
Sunday 3 PM – 4 PM
3rd Floor – Classroom A

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Between Magic and Mayday teaches mermaids how to stay calm, confident, and effective in real-world emergencies. Learn the essential post-rescue actions every mer should know — from recognizing distress to handling the critical moments before help arrives.

2026

Instructor: Mermaid Ani

1 Hour
Saturday 12 PM – 1 PM
Ground Floor – Main Stage
Observer Passes Welcome

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Love celebrating Earth day, but curious what you can do all year to help your aquadic eco system? We will cover Pod pickups, Biological monitoring, and Chemical Monitoring that you can do in your local community!
2026

Instructor: Mermaid Ani

1 Hour
Sunday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
3rd Floor – Classroom B

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

For many merfolk, the greatest limitation to their art is the clock. A single breath-hold provides only a fleeting moment to capture the perfect shot or engage with an audience. Underwater Performance with Air is designed to extend those time constraints, teaching performers how to safely and elegantly incorporate external air sources into their work.

Drawing from the Aqua Native curriculum, and book: Underwater with Air, this session bridges the gap between technical SCUBA skills and the ethereal grace of professional mermaiding. We move beyond basic skills and focus on how to maintain a seamless “Mersona” while utilizing supplied air equipment.

As the mermaid industry grows, the demand for long-duration underwater work in film, high-end photography, and tank performances is increasing. Mastering air-assisted performance is a vital professional “level-up.” It eliminates the need for repetitive breath-holding, increases on-set efficiency, and allows for a level of creative expression that may not be possible on a single breath. Whether you are a professional looking to expand your bookings or a hobbyist wanting to spend more time “home” in the water, this workshop provides guidance to the tools to do so with confidence and grace.

2026

Lead by Morgana Alba

1 Hour
Sunday 4 PM – 5 PM
Ground Floor – Main Stage
Observer Passes Welcome

Join us at the main stage for announcements, raffle drawing winners, announcements, and a first look at next year!

2026

Lead by Morgana Alba

1 Hour
Sunday 0930 AM – 10:30 AM
Ground Floor – Coffee Shop

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Early Mer Gets the worm! Have questions about working in the mermaid industry? Meet professional mermaids from around the country for coffee, Network with other industry pros and get advice in this informal settings.

2026

Pre-Registration Required
Instructor: Opal Whiptail

1 Hour
Saturday 4pm – 5pm
3rd Floor – Classroom B

Required Equipment:
– Conch Shell Horn
You may bring your own or purchase one from Opal Whiptail in advance for delivery during class.
– All ages and experience levels welcome.

Embrace the music of the sea a shell out a tune of your own with now rare and wonderous instruments: whelks & conch shells. Learn a variety of sea swelling tunes to add musical magic to your performance. Bring your own shell or purchase one from Opal.
Class will focus on care for your shell, the history of the conch shell, and a set of delightful tunes.

2026

Instructor: Leigh Targaryen
Kids’s Programming

1 Hour
Sunday 3 PM – 4 PM
2nd Floor – Kids Play Area

Required Equipment:
– Wear clothing that is comfortable to move around in

Kick off your flippers and put on your dancing shoes or sport your human bare feet and join Miss Leigh in an underwater dance adventure. Children will start their journey with some gentle stretches and warm-ups while we prepare to delve into the sea to explore the movements of many aquatic friends. There will be dance games, songs, and stories. At the end there will be a mermazing dance party in the Octopus’ Garden. Don’t miss out on this fun and active panel!

2026

Pre-Registration Required
Instructors: Merfolk Nettles

90 Minutes
Sunday 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Ground Floor – Main Stage
Observer Passes Welcome

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Join the merfolk of the Appalachian Mermaid Society for an Actual Play underwater-themed adventure complete with audience participation, prizes, and more. For lovers of tabletop games, roleplay, fantasy, and underwater creatures, let’s play together!

Dice in the Deep LIVE! is a continuation of our underwater adventures from the past two years of Dice in the Deep at Mermagic Con. This Actual Play show gives us the opportunity to involve many more participants in our underwater adventure. If you’re a fan of Dungeons and Dragons or other unscripted roleplay performances, this show includes audience participation, prizes, and more!

2026

1 Hour
Saturday 1pm – 2pm
Ground Floor – Main Stage
Observer Passes Welcome

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Join a panel of Merfolk from all walks of life for a discussion on the trials, tribulations, and challenges facing the mermaid community today as we all strive to create a more inclusive world.

2026

Instructor: Mermaid Zippy

1 Hour
Saturday 4 PM – 5 PM
3rd Floor – Classroom A

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Make your fabric tail last longer with tips and tricks for repairing and taking care of it! Mermaid Zippy will share techniques for maintaining and repairing a fabric mermaid tail: washing techniques, how to patch and repair holes neatly, zipper repair, ways to fix faded spots, and ideas for creative repairs when regular fixes just won’t do.

Lead By: Mermaid Chè Monique

1 Hour
Saturday 2:30 PM -3:30 PM
Ground Floor – Main Stage
Observer Passes Welcome

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Join the Society of Fat Mermaids for a fun panel discussion moderated by their founder, Mermaid Chè Monique, discussing their experiences as fat merfolk with have plenty of time for Q&A, so bring your questions.

This panel will discuss what it’s like breaking into the findustry. Their experiences working, how to cultivate a supportive online community, as well as tangible things like tail shopping, getting around on land, and buoyancy control. The conversation will be recorded for the Society of Fat Mermaids podcast, Fat Mermaids Make Waves.

Instructor: Ayla, The Mermaid Maid

1 Hour
Sunday 3 PM – 4 PM
3rd Floor – Classroom B

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Want to start your own pod, but not sure where to begin? Already an expert at hosting swim meetups, but want to expand into land meetups? Want to do something environmentally focused with your Mer-Community? Having hiccups trying to contact a “fin-friendly” pool? Then this is panel for you!

We will cover tips and tricks for you to host your own environmental, craft, photography, social, swim, or other fun meetup! Ayla the Mermaid Maid, has hosted monthly meetups for 4+ years for several community pods, and hopes we can work together to provide support for our MerCommunity!

Lead by “The Enchanted Teapot“
Kid’s Programming

1 Hour
Sunday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Pool Deck – Leisure Pool

Splash around with a couple of live mermaids! Take photos and get all your mermaid questions answered during this poolside meet and greet!

Lead by “The Enchanted Teapot“
Kid’s Programming

1 Hour
Saturday 9:30 AM- 10:30 AM
2nd Floor – Kid’s Play Area

Meet and greet with the 2023 version of the mermaid princess! Bring magic to life for your little one with sinagalongs, dancing, story time and photos.

Lead by Ravens Ornaments

90 Minutes
Sunday 9 AM – 10:30 AM
3rd Floor – Classroom B

Pre-requisites:
– Requires use of one hand- requires being able to sit for an hr
– Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Spend a relaxing morning chilling with finfolk while you paint your own mermaid ornament to decorate your grotto and also paint your own temporary taboos to apply on yourself.

Instructor: Leigh Targaryen
Kid’s Programming
1 Hour
Saturday 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
2nd Floor – Kids Play Area

Prerequisites:
– This class is designed for ages 8 and up

Required Equipment:
– Wear clothing that is comfortable to move around in
– Water bottle and Yoga Mat recommended

Get you fins, phalanges, and flukes ready for the water with this movement and conditioning class.  Mermaid Sealeigh will take you through exercises geared to help build  the strength and flexibility important for mermaiding.  

Instructor: Mermaid Cassie

1 Hour
Saturday 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Main Pool – Lanes 1 & 2

Prerequisites:
– Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. (Poolside/out of water is fine)
– All participants must be strong swimmers, with experience swimming in the attire they participate in
– Must be able to tread water in short bursts (can take a break when needed)

Required Equipment:
– Goggles or Mask
– Tails recommended but not required

Get you fins, phalanges, and flukes ready for the water with this movement and conditioning class.  Mermaid Sealeigh will take you through exercises geared to help build  the strength and flexibility important for mermaiding.  

From the Creators of “The Enchanted Teapot“
Kid’s Programming

1 Hour
Sunday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
2nd Floor – Kid’s Play Area

From the magic specialists at The Enchanted Teapot comes this MerMagic Con – exclusive party with interactive nautical activities for the whole family!

Instructor: Mermaid Brizo
Kid’s Programming

1 Hour
Saturday 11 AM – 12 PM
2nd Floor – Kids Play Area

Come on an adventure to discover our Oceans! Mermaid Brizo is inviting Explorers to join her as we learn about her home! Our oceans are vast and full of things to discover. During this one hour show, children will get the chance to play in hands-on activities, sing songs, and read books all with the Barnegat Bay Mermaid! Catch up with Mermaid Brizo before she swims back to the sea!

Instructor: Mermaid Ani

1 Hour
Saturday 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
3rd Floor – Classroom A

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

For a mermaid, the water is not just an environment; it is a stage. However, the weight of a tail, the pressure of the deep, and the demand for effortless grace can often lead to “performance tension”—a barrier that limits both safety and aesthetic beauty.

This session introduces the transformative concept of Apnea Flow Diving, a specialized approach that bridges the gap between technical freediving and expressive underwater movement. Drawing from the Aqua Native curriculum, we will dive into the mechanics of “Flow”—a state where movement becomes intuitive, and breath-holding becomes a peaceful meditation rather than a physical endurance test.

Whether you are a professional performer, a photographer, or a hobbyist, mastering “Flow” is the key to longevity and safety in the water. By shifting the focus from holding your breath to existing in the breath, you unlock a deeper level of confidence and a more profound connection to the ocean. Attendees will leave with actionable techniques to refine their underwater presence, ensuring every dive looks as magical as it feels.

Lead by “The Enchanted Teapot“
Kids’s Programming

1 Hour
Saturday 1 PM – 2PM
Sunday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sunday 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
2nd Floor – Kids Play Area

Join us on dry land to take a photos with a real live mermaid and do a free craft! Ask all your questions and get some answers! 

Instructor: Cheryl Woodruff Brooks

1 Hour
Sunday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
3rd Floor – Classroom A

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Dive into a transformative experience inspired by author, Cheryl Woodruff Brooks’ book/journal, Mermaids Don’t Ask Permission, where we explore the depths of self-worth, empowerment and unapologetic authenticity. This interactive workshop invites teen & adult merfolk to break free from permission seeking and embrace their innate power.

Through ocean-inspired rituals, affirmations & creative exercises, participants will learn how to build confidence, set bold intentions & cultivate a life that flows with freedom & purpose. Attendees will discuss the Mermaid Mindset, Empowerment rituals, Community Connection. They will also leave with a printable Mermaid Ritual Guide and seashells that will include empowering affirmations.

Instructor: Captain Ironman
INCLUDED WITH THE OBSERVER PASS

1 Hour
Sunday 12: PM – 1 PM
3rd Floor – Classroom A

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

When you see those pirates, bouncers and hawkers standing by and announcing a wonderful mermaid performer, do you think “I could do that!”. Come learn from two of the most experienced merwanglers in the country on the how to, when to, and why to’s of the job as well as a lot of our not so secret secrets to make it as pleasant and successful as possible!

Merwrangling 101 covers the basics of “icthiosapien” care from two of the talented pirates that have been doing it the longest. Learn what it takes to make a gig go from a slapdash event to a smoothly running machine in this basic class

Instructor: Captain Ironman
INCLUDED WITH THE OBSERVER PASS

1 Hour
Sunday 1:30pm – 2:30pm
3rd Floor – Classroom A

– No prerequisites. All ages and experience levels welcome.

When you see those pirates, bouncers and hawkers standing by and announcing a wonderful mermaid performer, do you think “I could do that!”. Come learn from two of the most experienced merwanglers in the country on the how to, when to, and why to’s of the job as well as a lot of our not so secret secrets to make it as pleasant and successful as possible!

In Merwrangling 201 your favorite “icthiosapien logistics specialists” return for a advanced class of care and feeding of our fishy friends. Building on 101 we discuss persona, professionalism, and how not to kill yourselves while lifting carrying and depositing.

Instructor: MerBeast Irie

1 Hour

Session Options:

Saturday: 9:30 – 10:30
   Ground Floor – Main Stage

Sunday: 9:00 – 10:00
   3rd Floor – Classroom A

Recommended Equipment:
   – Water Bottle
   – Yoga Mat
   – It is recommended you eat before attending

Before mermaids spend their entire day swimming and using more energy than they are used to, it is a good idea to a stretch to prevent cramps or injury.

Join this daily morning stretch that covers a whole-body range of stretches recommended by certified personal trainer, MerBeast Irie.  Drop in for as little or as much of these sessions as you like to start your day off on the right fin!

Lead by Mermaid Brizo

1 Hour
Sunday 3pm – 4pm
Ground Floor – Main Stage

Join us for a fun and educational game of Ocean Trivia! All ages welcome. Let’s learn together!

This is a great activity for the whole family. Even if you don’t know the answers, we are all going to learn together. Make a team or a join a team.

1 Hour
Saturday 12pm – 1pm
Main Pool

Join us as we attempt to get all our mers into a single photo!

Pre-Registration Required

Instructor: Blue Planet DC

You MUST Complete the required paperwork as listed on the registration site.

1 Hour
Recreation Pool A
Session Options:

Saturday:
– 2:30pm – 3:30pm
– 4pm – 5pm

Sunday:
– 3pm – 4pm

Prerequisites:
– Strong Independent Swimmer
– Ages 13+
-You MUST Complete all paperwork as required on the registration site

Equipment:
– You will be provided a tailskin and monofin – generously sponsored by Mertailor for use during the class.
– You will need a mask and snorkel. 

The Discover Mermaid™ experience introduces simple mermaid activities in confined water (i.e., a pool or place with pool-like conditions), shallow enough in which to stand. It is designed as a flexible, informative, enjoyable, and controlled experience centered on letting you discover what it’s like to mermaid dive.

To enroll in a Discover Mermaid experience, you must be at least six years old. You need to be in good physical health and comfortable in the water. No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving, or freediving is required.

The PADI Discover Mermaid experience consists of two introductory phases. After signing up for the PADI Discover Mermaid program you will listen to a briefing from your PADI Mermaid Instructor to learn the basics about being a mermaid. Then there will be ashallow water session in which you’ll wear a mermaid tail (and depending on the situation, perhaps other additional mermaid costuming) followed by mermaid swimming, going underwater, and games.

Pre-Registration Required

Instructor: Blue Planet DC

You MUST Complete the required paperwork as listed on the registration site.

1 Hour
Recreation Pool A
Session Options:

Saturday:
– 1pm – 2pm (ages 6-7)
– 2:30pm – 3:30pm (ages 8-9)
– 4pm – 5pm (ages 10-12)

Sunday:
– 12pm – 1pm (ages 6-9)
– 1:30pm – 2:30pm (ages 10-12)

Prerequisites:
– Strong Independent Swimmer
– Ages 6+
-You MUST Complete all paperwork as required on the registration site

Equipment:
– You will be provided a tailskin and monofin – generously sponsored by Mertailor for use during the class.
– You will need a mask and snorkel. 

The Discover Mermaid™ experience introduces simple mermaid activities in confined water (i.e., a pool or place with pool-like conditions), shallow enough in which to stand. It is designed as a flexible, informative, enjoyable, and controlled experience centered on letting you discover what it’s like to mermaid dive.

To enroll in a Discover Mermaid experience, you must be at least six years old. You need to be in good physical health and comfortable in the water. No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving, or freediving is required.

The PADI Discover Mermaid experience consists of two introductory phases. After signing up for the PADI Discover Mermaid program you will listen to a briefing from your PADI Mermaid Instructor to learn the basics about being a mermaid. Then there will be ashallow water session in which you’ll wear a mermaid tail (and depending on the situation, perhaps other additional mermaid costuming) followed by mermaid swimming, going underwater, and games.

Instructor: Heather Mermaid

1 Hour
Saturday 11am – 12pm
Ground Floor – Main Stage

Heather Mermaid is an internationally recognized professional mermaid performer, aquatic
artist, underwater model, and creative director, whose work has helped elevate modern
mermaiding as a respected performance art and global industry. She is the Founder and CEO
of Heather Mermaid Experience, a booming South Florida–based mermaid entertainment
and aquatic production company known for immersive, high-end performances and
destination experiences.
A PADI Certified Freediver, Rescue Diver, and PADI Mermaid Instructor, Heather brings a
strong foundation of safety, discipline, and professionalism to every aquatic environment she
enters. Her work blends athletic performance, mythological embodiment, and underwater
choreography, grounded in rigorous training standards and performer safety.
Under Heather’s leadership, Heather Mermaid Experience now represents a full pod of
highly trained, professional mermaid performers, delivering aquatic entertainment at many
of South Florida’s most iconic resorts and venues, including Pier Sixty-Six, the W, and
Margaritaville. The company is also sought after for private luxury and corporate events,
with clients and collaborations including Rolls-Royce, Babes In Toyland, Miami Swim Week,
and numerous bespoke high-end celebrations.
Heather’s career includes a lead performance role in the underwater burlesque productions
with Medusirena at the world-famous Wreck Bar, as well as performing in the iconic
Mermaids & Mimosas brunch experience — an important chapter in her professional mermaid
journey.
Her keynote topic, “The Road to Dubai,” reflects years of persistence, growth, and
international collaboration. Heather has worked with Deep Dive Dubai on advanced
underwater stunt photoshoots, contributing to high-impact aquatic visual storytelling. Most
recently, she spearheaded the professional mermaid shows at Atlantis Dubai, where she
helped curate, design, and choreograph performances, develop training programs and
safety protocols, and was hired as the Lead Mythical Creature for Atlantis’ commercial
production shoots.
Beyond entertainment, Heather is a passionate ocean advocate. She collaborates with Ocean
Rescue Alliance through the 1,000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project, a global conservation
initiative using mermaid imagery and storytelling to promote reef restoration and marine
protection.
Expanding her work into holistic aquatic experiences, Heather is currently collaborating with
sound healers in the Polynesian Islands and is preparing to open applications for a

humpback whale encounter and sound-healing retreat, weaving together ocean reverence,
sound, breathwork, and mythic embodiment.
From South Florida to Dubai and across the globe, Heather Mermaid’s path embodies
resilience, creativity, leadership, and devotion to the sea — inspiring others to build boldly,
dream expansively, and follow their own currents with intention and depth.

Instructor: Ellie May Cosplay

1 Hour
Saturday 1pm – 2pm
3rd Floor – Classroom B

Learn how to select the correct materials and tools for your sculpting project – what kind of clay you need, and what tools and additional materials to make your sculpt cleaner and smoother. Also learn the safety and PPE requirements for those materials – keep yourself safe!
Now that you have what you need – what’s next? Learn how to sculpt and better work with the materials you’ve selected, as well as how to plan the casting of your sculpting – is a rigid or flexible mold better? Does your mold need to be in two pieces or can it be cast as one solid piece? Finally, learn how to make pulls from your mold smooth and easy and protect the integrity and longevity of your mold.

Lead By: Mermaid Chè Monique

1 Hour
Saturday 4pm – 5pm
Main Pool – Lanes 1-2

Join the Society of Fat Mermaids and founder Mermaid Chè Monique for a community swim!

Instructor: Luna Minuit

1 Hour
Saturday 11am -12pm
3rd Floor – Classroom A

Pre-requisites: Ages 18+. Must be a confident swimmer both in-tail and out-of-tail. Must bring their own monofin.

Dreaming of gliding gracefully through the water like your favorite mermaid? Swimming like a professional mermaid means training like a professional mermaid. Swimming can be exhausting! Training doesn’t have to be just trial and error. A well-planned training schedule can launch your skill progression and career, while saving your energy. Dive into the details with Mermaid Minuit, a professional circus artist, instructor and mermaid!

In the first of this two-part class, you will learn strength training for mermaids and the keys to planning a swim training session tailored for you. Every body has a unique history with certain movements feeling easier than others. Rather than following a one-size fits all plan, learn the tools to create your own training plan that will help YOU achieve the skills YOU desire. Students will learn strength training exercises, which are great for creating your

Instructor: Luna Minuit

1 Hour
Saturday 1pm – 2pm
3rd Floor – Classroom A

Pre-requisites: Ages 18+. Must be a confident swimmer both in-tail and out-of-tail. Must bring their own monofin.

Dreaming of gliding gracefully through the water like your favorite mermaid? Swimming like a professional mermaid means training like a professional mermaid. Swimming can be exhausting! Training doesn’t have to be just trial and error. A well-planned training schedule can launch your skill progression and career, while saving your energy. Dive into the details with Mermaid Minuit, a professional circus artist, instructor and mermaid!

In the first of this two-part class, you will learn strength training for mermaids and the keys to planning a swim training session tailored for you. Every body has a unique history with certain movements feeling easier than others. Rather than following a one-size fits all plan, learn the tools to create your own training plan that will help YOU achieve the skills YOU desire. Students will learn strength training exercises, which are great for creating your

Merman Chatravee

1 Hour
Saturday 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Lanes 5 & 6 

Prerequisites:
– This is an intermediate class. Participants should be comfortable swimming in their tails already.

Ever wonder what actually goes into a gold-medal mermaid performance? In this interactive class, two-time Merlympics gold medalist Merman Chatravee will teach accessible components of his award-winning routine, focusing on transferable skills. Participants will perfect foundational swimming styles, smooth transitions into front and back flips, barrel rolls, and infinity loops.

Beyond athletic techniques, this class will also cover the artistry that helped secure a perfect score from the judges. You’ll explore intention-driven movement and how to serve face in quiet moments to elevate your presence in the water. Whether you’re training for competition, shows, social media clips, or personal growth, this class offers practical techniques to help you move with more power, clarity, and undeniable stage presence underwater.

Instructor: Mermaid Sparkles

1 Hour
Sunday 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Recreation Pool – Section A

In “Underwater Acting” class, we’ll take a deeper dive into developing your ability to convey emotion beneath the surface. This hour-long class begins with a brief dry introduction poolside before moving into the shallow end of the pool. There, you’ll work through exercises focused on relaxing your face, preparing your sinuses, and practicing a range of emotional expressions and underwater scenarios.

Your instructor, Mermaid Sparkles, will share special tips and techniques she’s learned throughout her 20+ years as a professional entertainer. She’ll help you elevate your underwater stage presence and make your performances truly stand out and shine.

Swim goggles or a mask, a snorkel, and a weight belt are recommended so you can clearly observe your instructor and fellow students underwater. A breath-hold capability of 30+ seconds is also recommended due to the nature of the underwater drills and exercises.

Hosted By: Mermaid Chè Monique

1 Hour
Sunday 11am – 12pm
Ground Floor – Main Stage

The MMC Vendor Fashion Showcase is your opportunity to check out the fabulous fashions from the vendors in the MMC community.

Instructor: Tiffany from Body Color Cosmetics

1 Hour
Saturday 11am – 12pm
3rd Floor – Classroom B

Dive into the magic with BODY COLOR COSMETICS as we demo our waterproof, sweat proof body paint and makeup made to survive real mermaid life, from pool splashes and ocean spray to all day photos and performances. Come see rich, vibrant color that stays bold and beautiful even when you’re living your best sea creature fantasy.

We’ll be sharing mermaid friendly tips for shimmering details, smooth coverage, and long lasting looks that hold up through heat, humidity, and movement. Stop by to watch the demo, ask questions, swatch colors, and leave with fresh inspiration for your next siren transformation.

Pre-Registration Required
Instructor: Mermaid Cetea

1 Hour
Recreation Pool A

Session options:
Saturday 1pm – 2pm
or
Sunday 12pm – 1pm

Prerequisites:

• Bathing suit or a wetsuit (wetsuit suggested)
• No tails
• Age: 18+
• Ability: Participants must feel comfortable floating, holding their breath, & putting their head underwater for 30 seconds.
• Bringing your own weight belt is encouraged. Email mermaidcetea@gmail.com before class to have it approved.

Weight Belt Basics is for any merm or aquatic performer that finds themselves struggling to dive below the surface. In this hands-on course, we will cover all variables you will face when finding neutral buoyancy, how to use a weight belt safely, and help you find neutral buoyancy for your body.

This class is for every body that struggles with floating when they’re trying to sink. The first part of class is going over the variables that make up our personal buoyancy as merfolk and underwater performers, and the second half is weight belt safety and finding your perfect buoyancy.

This is a NO TAIL class for safety purposes.

We will have weights and belts available for class, but if you would like to BYOB (bring your own belt) you need to email mermaidcetea@gmail.com before class to get it approved.

Lead by Morgana Alba

30 Minutes
Saturday 9am – 9:30am
Ground Floor – Main Stage

Welcome to MerMagic Con!! Join us for last minute announcements, tips, and updates!

Instructor: Luna Minuit & Charlotte Hardcastle

1 Hour
Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am
3rd Floor – Classroom A

Never touched a mermaid tail before? Thinking of making your first purchase or upgrading but don’t know which tail to choose? “What’s in a Tail?” is the class for you.

In this class you will learn about the basic anatomy of swimmable mermaid tails, and the differences and similarities of some of the most popular tails on the market. What are the pros and cons of a Spellbound or a Mernation? How stretchy is a Mythic? How stiff is the Fin Fun mono fin? This class answers all your questions impartially and even lets you touch examples of various tails on the market so that you can learn which tail might be right for you.