About The Waltz Weekend
The primary focus of the workshop will be waltzing at various tempos, and we will also work on the Mazurka (another 3/4 time dance) and possibly one other dance of Richard's choice. The weekend will be held at ArtsPlace in downtown Lexington.
The weekend will start with a class 7:30 pm Friday and conclude Sunday at 1:00 pm. Attendance is by pre-registration only and will be gender-balanced. The only prerequisite for attendance is knowing any form of basic waltz (rotary, cross-step, box, Viennese...). Tuition will be $60-$75, depending on options. Because space is limited to 64 people, we expect registration to fill quickly.
Tentative Schedule
May 15.
May 16
May 17
Saturday Lunch: Dancers are welcome to bring their own lunch, but there will be catered lunch available to those who pay in advance.
Light refreshments will be available at all events.
About Richard Powers
Richard is an expert in American social dance, noted for his choreographies for dozens of stage productions and films, and his workshops in Paris, Rome, Prague, London, Venice, Geneva, St. Petersburg and Tokyo as well as across the U.S. and Canada. He has been researching and reconstructing historic social dances for twenty-five years and is currently a full-time instructor at Stanford University Dance Division.
A collection of Richard's writings about danceAbout Angela Amarillas
Angela and Richard travel the world teaching dance and performing togther. She shares Richard's passion for historical and vernacular dance, and has a dance minor from Stanford University.
Richard & Angela Demonstrate Cross-Step Waltz Variations
Sweet Sixteen Waltz Ball
Celebrating the Lexington Vintage Dance Society's 16th Anniversary
The Saturday night ball is an optional part of the weekend. This ball will be proctored by our own Merrell Fuson and have live music. We will enjoy dances from several eras, from the 1800s to the early 1900s. Semiformal attire from the early 20th century or modern is suggested. You may attend as part of the Richard Powers dance weekend or pay at the door. 8-11 pm, Performance Hall, ArtsPlace. $20 per person ($10 students).
Register
You can register online right now (recommended) and reserve your place, or you can download and send the registration form to Tim Lamm via email or snail-mail
To be confirmed, all applicants must pay for the weekend within 7 days of registering. You may send a check to the address below, pay securely with credit card via paypal, or pay with a paypal account
Also, we must be able to match you with another person dancing opposite lead/follow role, so we encourage you to specify a partner on your registration form. If you do not specify a partner, you will be put on a waiting listed and matched with person of opposite gender/role in order of registration. We will notify you when we confirm your registration.
If you cancel before May 1, we will refund your fee minus $10. Cancellations on or after May 1 will not be refunded.
Option 1
Option 2
Download an Editable Registration FormE-mail completed form to
register@lexingtonvintagedance.org
Option 3
Download a Printable Registration Form
Snail mail completed form and registration fee to
Tim Lamm
110 Hanson St.
Berea, Ky 40403
Location & Directions
The Waltz Weekend will be held at ArtsPlace at 161 N. Mill St., in downtown Lexington, Ky.
Parking is available on the streets and several paid parking lots are nearby. No parking lots are free!
Directions & Map:
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Housing
A limited number of home-stays are available to out-of-town participants. You may request this on the registration form. Or you can make your own reservations at one of Lexington's near-by hotels. If you have any questions about housing, send an e-mail to housing@lexingtonvintagedance.org
Hotels in walking distance:
Hyatt Lexington Downtown Hotel and Convention Center Gratz Park Inn A True Inn - Bed and Breakfast Lyndon House - Bed and BreakfastHotels in driving distance:
Baymont Inn & Suites Best Western Mariott - SpringHill Suites Holiday Inn Express Embassy Suites Other Google Lodging Results & MapBeing A Host
The sharing of your home can help make a dance weekend really wonderful for someone. If you can host one or several of the visiting dancers at your home in Lexington, please email housing@lexingtonvintagedance.org with your name, address, number of people you can host, and any other information your guests may need to know (type of beds, children, pets, smoker, etc.)
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Tim Lamm
Tim Lamm
110 Hanson St.
Berea, Ky 40403
info@lexingtonvintagedance.org
859-986-9256
You can also visit the Lexington Vintage Dance Society's homepage to learn more about upcoming events