WORKSHOPS

Workshops

Dance Awakening 2008

This afternoon workshop will feature an hour and a half of...you guessed it!...even more Contra Dancing. Rich Albanese will be the guest caller and will mix in some style points and other Contra goodies that you might use to enhance your dance. Although we realize that most who attend Dance Awakening are skillful dancers to begin with, there's always room to add a little more to your style and techniques. Rich will emphasize leading, following, timing, twirling, and lots more.

The afternoon Contras will also be an opportunity for you to share your own style points and goodies with the other dancers. If you enjoy doing special turns or special twirls, or if you have special techniques for doing those turns and twirls, you can share them with us if you'd like to. This is going to be a "community workshop" where any or all of us can offer teaching, feedback, comments, or whatever. Let's learn from each other.

CONTRA DANCE TIPS,

TWIRLS, & TECHNIQUES

With Rich Albanese

Zydeco music and dance come from the Creole people of Southwest Louisiana and their rich culture. Both Zydeco music and dance reflect the rhythm and soul of the African roots of the Creole community. This is easy partner dancing that truly expresses the joy of living. This workshop will start with the basics of Zydeco dance, and then will move on to some more advanced steps. Finally, you will learn how to make up your own unique steps, using the Zydeco rhythm. No previous experience and no partner necessary. Come “let the good times roll!”

ZYDECO COUPLES DANCING

With Yael Schy