About The Waltz Weekend
The primary focus of the workshop will be waltzing, including cross-step waltz and rotary waltz. We will also learn a dance from the Ragtime period and possibly other dances of Richard's choice. The weekend will be held at the Russel Acton Folk Center in Berea, KY (about 40 miles south of 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 $75, except that a limited number of students may register for $50. Because space is limited to 75 people, we expect registration to fill quickly.
Tentative Schedule
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
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
Saturday Evening Dance
Deejayed by Richard Powers
The Saturday night dance is included with your weekend registration. Dancers not registered for the weekend may also attend by paying $10 ($6 for students) at the door. This ball will be proctored by Richard Powers using his selection of recorded music. We will enjoy dances from several vintage eras, from the 1800s to the early 1900s, as well as contemporary music. No costuming is required, but change your T-shirt or leotard for something more dressy and festive.
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 Oct 1, we will refund your fee minus $10. Cancellations on or after Oct 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 the Russel Acton Folk Center at 212 Jefferson St., in Berea, Ky.
Parking is available and free at the Folk Center.
Directions & Map:
From Louisville, Cincinnati and points North: Take I-75 South to Exit 77. Follow signs to Berea. At Ellipse St./Pirate Pkwy turn right. At Jefferson St. turn right. Folk Center is half block away on the right.From Nashville, Knoxville and points South: Take I-75 Norht to Exit 76. Follow signs to Berea. Immediately after crossing railroad overpass, turn left on N. Broadway. At Jefferson St. turn right. Folk Center is half block away on the left.
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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 Berea's near-by hotels, including famous Boone Tavern. If you have any questions about housing, send an e-mail to housing@lexingtonvintagedance.org
Hotels in walking distance:
Boone Tavern Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast Doctor's Inn Bed & BreakfastHotels in driving distance:
Days Inn Hotels: Berea - Route 595 Super 8: Berea Knights Inn Econo Lodge Country Inn and Suites Fairfield Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express Comfort Inn & Suites Days InnBeing 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 Berea or 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