Welcome to the Dark Circus Masquerade
The Dark Circus will occur On the 10th night to celebrate 10 years with mystery, movement, and revelry. (10/10/25)
partners, Lovers and friends are welcome to join!
All are welcome — Purchase a standalone Masquerade Ball ticket and join the night of celebration. You don’t need a full conference pass (but those with a conference pass have a masquerade ticket already included).
dark circus masquerade
october 10, 2025 | 9PM
grand hyatt downtown denver
You asked, we listened, the Masquerade is back… and it’s darker.
Step into a velvet-lit carnival of wonder. Think ringmasters and ravens, moonlit acrobats, jeweled masks, and a touch of deliciously uncanny.
Classic: Black tie with a feral flourish — gloves, capes, canes, veils
Circus Noir: Ringmaster, contortionist, aerialist, fortune teller
Glam Macabre: Lace, leather, velvet, metallics, feathers
Mythic: Creature-of-the-night, raven queen/king, masked oracle
Step into the Dark Circus masquerade
Introducing The “Desire Den”
A sexy area for product demos and embodied learning.
Try (or observe) kinky implements & wellness tech curated by our partners.
Inside the Lab, you’ll find:
Try-it-out stations
Body-safe materials education & aftercare basics
Switchtext - a rope instructor and one of the founders of Studio Friction, a rope bondage studio in Denver, CO.
Vienna Entertainment - empowering creativity with high-caliber looks that blend whimsy, sophistication, and boldness for unforgettable experiences.
Alissa Ann - a pro vocalist, coach, digital creator, & immersive artist.
Immersive Experiences, the SHA Way
We believe that education and celebration don’t just happen in classrooms or conference halls—they come alive through immersive, embodied experiences. For more than a decade, SHA has created spaces where professionals and community members can step into new worlds, play with possibility, and discover deeper layers of connection.
From our signature Masquerade Ball to international study abroad programs, advanced SARs, and live conferences, SHA events are designed to be more than lectures or parties; they are transformative experiences. The Desire Den and Dark Circus are part of this tradition: blending learning, creativity, and celebration in ways no other organization in the field dares to.
save your evening on 10/10
for our 10-year anniversary!
Our past masquerades drew 300+ attendees and became the party people talk about years later.
And this year’s Dark Circus brings it all back: bigger, bolder, and more immersive.
Take a look at our past masquerades…
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
We’re honored to be supported by our 2025 Sexological Conference sponsors. Their commitment to advancing sexual health, inclusive sex education, and professional development in sexology helps make this event possible.
