Friday August 9
6:30 pm: doors open, pick up name tags
7:00–9:00 pm: Evening classes
Sweetheart (Shadow) Waltz Variations
Bluetooth Cha Cha (1950s teen Chalypso)
Saturday August 10
9:30–12:30 pm: Morning Classes
The Landler from The Sound of Music
Cross-Step Waltz Refresher and Variations from the 1990s
More Original Cross-Step Waltz Variations from the 1990s
11:30 am–1:30 pm: Catered lunch with talk
Sandwich/salad bar, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Questions? See the FAQ.
Dance Wisdom from Young Minds
Richard's students occasionally write essays about their thoughts on a multitude of dance topics. Some of their insights are brilliant, some humorous, some touching, and all are about dancing. They are short, so Richard has been able to choose twenty of his favorites. You'll like them too!
1:30–4:30 pm: Afternoon Classes
Midnight Waltz, Cross-Step Waltz Line Dance, Pariska Partnered Tango Line Dance
On-the-Fly Waltz Variations
Cross-Step Waltz Mixer Variations
4:30–7:30 pm: Dinner on your own
7:30–9:30 pm: Evening dance “Raining Fire”—Wear a tie, a necklace, or a whole outfit that celebrates the Perseids meteor shower, which will be at its peak. Dress as elaborately or plainly as you prefer.
Sunday August 11
10:00 am–1:00 pm:
Role-Reversal Cross-Step Waltz
French 5-count, 8-count, and 11-count waltzes
Review of some of the weekend's dances and closing waltz
Note: Subject to change as Richard sees fit.