Invitation to the Ball: A History of Ballroom Dance and Culture
Summary:
The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture and find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, and why vampires love tango.
Description:
In this seminar, we will go over the history of partner dancing from the "chaste" dances of the middle ages to modern salsa and hustle. We will conclude with a discussion of how to use this information in writing and games.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor.
Description:
This session will be teaching foxtrot, a classic, jazzy ballroom style. NOTE: Due to health and safety concerns we will not be rotating partners or assigning partners within the class this year. Students are encouraged to attend with a partner or with the intention of practicing on their own. Attendance will be limited in order to allow distancing.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor.
Description:
This session will be teaching salsa, a popular club-style Latin dance. NOTE: Due to health and safety concerns we will not be rotating partners or assigning partners within the class this year. Students are encouraged to attend with a partner or with the intention of practicing on their own. Attendance will be limited in order to allow distancing.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor.
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This session will be single time swing, also called jitterbug. Swing dancing is one of the most fun styles of social dance around. It's fast, stylish, works great to all kinds of music, and easy to learn. NOTE: Due to health and safety concerns we will not be rotating partners or assigning partners within the class this year. Students are encouraged to attend with a partner or with the intention of practicing on their own. Attendance will be limited in order to allow distancing.
No dance has drawn as much mystique as the tango. Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you T-A-N-G-Oing across the floor in no time. No partner necessary.
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No dance has the mystique or allure of the tango. Beloved by people all over the world, banned by the Vatican, captured in film, and now celebrated on dance shows, nothing else thrills like the tango because nothing else is the tango. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will show you the basics so you can join in this daring and exotic dance. NOTE: Due to health and safety concerns we will not be rotating partners or assigning partners within the class this year. Students are encouraged to attend with a partner or with the intention of practicing on their own. Attendance will be limited in order to allow distancing.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor.
Description:
This session will be teaching waltz, a smooth, elegant ballroom style. NOTE: Due to health and safety concerns we will not be rotating partners or assigning partners within the class this year. Students are encouraged to attend with a partner or with the intention of practicing on their own. Attendance will be limited in order to allow distancing.
Have you taken a basic ballroom class and want to see what's next? Even if you just started at Gen Con, get ready to level up your dancing. We will be continuing our morning waltz class.
Description:
We will be continuing our 11:00 AM Saturday waltz class. Dancers should be comfortable with the basic box and underarm turn. NOTE: Due to health and safety concerns we will not be rotating partners or assigning partners within the class this year. Students are encouraged to attend with a partner or with the intention of practicing on their own. Attendance will be limited in order to allow distancing.
Invitation to the Ball: A History of Ballroom Dance and Culture
Summary:
The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture and find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, and why vampires love tango.
Description:
The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture and find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, and why vampires love tango but would never, ever samba. In this seminar we will go over the history of partner dancing from the "chaste" dances of the middle ages to modern salsa and hustle. We will conclude with a discussion of how to use this information in writing and games.
Learn Iconic Dance Numbers from The Greatest Showman
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Loved the Oscar-nominated film The Greatest Showman and want to learn the choreo? Now you can! You’ll learn a section of “This is Me" and "From Now On" so you can impress at the next gathering.
Description:
Looking for some way to incorporate theatrics and movement at Gen Con? Join this fun and interactive dance workshop where you'll learn choreography from the Oscar-nominated film The Greatest Showman. Channel your inner Zendaya or Hugh Jackman by learning a section of “This is Me" and "From Now On" — the perfect way to impress your family or friends at the next gathering.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner or experience necessary!
Description:
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner or experience necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching salsa, a popular club-style Latin dance.