Please join us for a very special Ari & Jodi's Weekend
Workshop-Palooza!
May 13-15, 2022 (Fri-Sun)
SCHEDULE
For class Descriptions, Locations, Registration, Pricing, Videos, and more, be sure to scroll down to the sections below this one
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
A Friday night lesson & dance; three fabulous 2-Hour Sessions on Sat & Sun, plus a Sunday night lesson & mixed variety dance with the theme: "A Swingin' Soiree & Battle of the DJ's" for the entire community!
LEVELS FOR CLASSES: "Beg, Int, Adv" -- The Friday and Sunday pre-dance lessons will be beginning level and will introduce the steps we will be blending into our Sat & Sun int/adv level workshops. The Sat & Sun morning/afternoon workshops will be non-novice int/adv level and will quickly review all the basics but move faster than a beginning class.
All classes, workshops, and dances will be at Om Culture (see address below)
**PLEASE NOTE: Until further notice, COVID Vax/Booster + mask required for participation
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Friday, May 13th
SESSION 1: "Rockin' the Rumba!" (pre-dance workshop)
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Learn the basics of the Rumba, plus the moves that we will be blending with Night Club 2-Step in Saturday's 12:30pm workshop. Perfect for beg/int level
Dance #1: "Fabulous Friday Mixed Variety Dance"
-AND- "Late Night Lyrical Blues & Fusion Session"
TIME: Mixed Dance 8:00 - 10:00pm;
Late Night Session 10:00-11:30+pm
Join us for a fabulous mix of toe-tapping tunes and all the best music you love to dance to -- swing, waltz, blues, WCS, NC2S, ballroom, Latin, and more! The mixed variety session runs from 8-10pm. After that we lower the lights and ease into our more lyrical set that's perfect for blues, fusion, NC2S, tango, WCS, and more -- lovely, relaxing, inspiring :)
Saturday, May 14th
SESSION 2: Night Club 2-Step Blend (A mix of NC2S & Rumba):
TIME: 12:30-2:30pm (Doors open at 12:15pm)
Learn how to incorporate Rumba moves into your Night Club 2-Step in this fun exploration of blending dance styles, all the while still celebrating the music, movement, and magic of NC2S! Be sure to not miss the Friday night pre-dance session (May 13th, 7-8pm) where we will be introducing the Rumba moves we will be working with today. Perfect for non-novice beg/int level NC2S-ers. CLICK HERE to see an example of NC2S.
SESSION 3: Night Club 2-Step -- Traveling & Raveling Combos:
TIME: 2:45-4:45pm
Learn some of Ari & Jodi's favorite "traveling & raveling" NC2S combos. Perfect for non-novice beg/int level NC2S-ers. CLICK HERE to see an example of NC2S from Jodi and Ari's last workshop.
SESSION 5: Favorite Cross-Step Waltz Combinations!
TIME: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn some of Ari & Jodi's favorite cross-step waltz combinations in this fabulous workshop! Perfect for non-novice beg/int level dancers. CLICK HERE to see an example of Cross-Step Waltz.SESSION 6: The Art of Cross-Step Blues!
TIME: 12:15 - 2:15pm
Learn how to blues-ify your waltz and broaden your horizons! Blues waltz is its own form of dance that deserves its own special workshop. Perfect for non-novice beg/int level dancers.
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SESSION 4: Sunday Night Pre-Dance Lesson
TIME: 6:30 - 7:30pm: Pre-Dance Lesson (session #4):
"Fun with the Blues!"
Learn how to dance the blues (everyone can!), plus review a few of the moves that we incorporated into our "The Art of Blues Waltz" workshop earlier today. Perfect for beg/int level dancers (no experience needed)
Dance #2: Sunday Night Swingin' Soirée, & Battle of the DJ's!
TIME: 7:30 - 10:00pm:
Join DJ's Ari, Jodi, and Zachariah as they spin a wonderful variety of fabulous tunes and battle to win your hearts in who has the best music for swing, waltz, blues, WCS, NC2S, ballroom, Latin, and more! Wine & Cheese included! (Feel free to bring something tasty to share)
LOCATION:
Fri, SAT & SUN - ALL WORKSHOPS & DANCES:
Om Culture, 2210 N Pacific St, Seattle, WA (plentiful free street parking on Northlake Ave. CLICK HERE to see a map for parking)
Payment can be made online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal, or at the door in person by cash or check 15 minutes before the class (please see full details on the PAYMENT page)
Pre-registration is highly encouraged to maintain lead/follow balance.
Definitions:
"Single Session" = A single session consists of one 2-hour class.
"Full Weekend" = A full weekend pass includes all workshop sessions on BOTH Sat AND Sun (4 workshops) plus the Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance
Private Lessons
Ari will be available for private lessons when not at the workshops or dances. The charge for private lessons is $90/hr. Please contact arilevitt@rolluptherug.com to set up lesson times.
Students
Students must be under age 25 and must present student ID at check in/registration prior to class