Invitation to the Ball: A History of Ballroom Dance & Culture
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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.
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope not only of gaming but of fantasy and adventure literature in general. Come learn what actually happens at a ball, the history of the dances, and the culture surrounding dance. Understand what makes a waltz Viennese, how you should behave when the Duke asks you to dance, and why a vampire would tango, and maybe even polka, but never samba. This seminar will inform you on the history of ballroom dance and include a discussion about how to apply it in your games and fiction.
Dreamed of performing on Broadway? Now you can! Youll learn a section of Carrying the Banner from Newsies and leave with a routine bound to impress at your next auditionor family gathering!
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Heres your chance to dance to showtunes at Gen Con! In this interactive workshop, learn choreography to top Broadway numbers from the most popular shows. Hear about the history behind the shows, the choreographers involved, and the particular dance style of the number, all while learning steps to the most popular songs. Youll leave this session with a new routine bound to impress at your next theater auditionor family gathering!
Dreaming of performing in an epic dance number? Now you can! Youll learn a section of Revolting Children from Matilda the Musical and leave with a routine bound to impress at your next dance party!
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Heres your chance to dance at Gen Con! In this interactive workshop, learn choreography from a popular movie musical. Hear about the history behind the film, the choreographers involved, and the particular dance style of the number, all while learning steps to the most popular songs. Youll leave this session with a new routine bound to impress at your next dance party!
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner is necessary.
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Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching bachata, an intimate club-style Latin dance. Due to the close physical nature of this class, we kindly request all players wear appropriate face masks during this event.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner is necessary.
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Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching foxtrot, a classic, jazzy ballroom-style dance. Due to the close physical nature of this class, we kindly request all players wear appropriate face masks during this event.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner is necessary.
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Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be about ragtime dancing, many of which were based on animal movements. Come learn the fox trot, the horse trot, the duck waddle, and everyone's favorite: the grizzly bear! Due to the close physical nature of this class, we kindly request all players wear appropriate face masks during this event.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner is necessary.
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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. Due to the close physical nature of this class, we kindly request all players wear appropriate face masks during this event.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner is necessary.
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Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. 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 for all kinds of music, and is easy to learn. Due to the close physical nature of this class, we kindly request all players wear appropriate face masks during this event.
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner is necessary.
Description:
Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. 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 for all kinds of music, and is easy to learn. Due to the close physical nature of this class, we kindly request all players wear appropriate face masks during this event.
Have you taken a basic ballroom class & want to move on? Even if you just started at Gen Con, get ready to level up your dancing. We will be continuing our swing class.
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We will be continuing our swing class from the Friday night and Saturday morning sessions (either class is sufficient preparation). Dancers should be comfortable with the basic step in single time swing and the underarm turn. Due to the close physical nature of this class, we kindly request all players wear appropriate face masks during this event.