Alexander Jacobs
The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture & find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, & why vampires love tango. In this seminar we will go over the history of partner dancing from the “chaste” dances of the […]
Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching waltz, a smooth, elegant ballroom style. Due to the close physical nature of this class, we kindly request all players wear appropriate face masks during this event.
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. […]
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.
No dance has the mystique or allure of the tango. Beloved by people all over the world, banned by the Vatican, captured in film, and now celebrated on dance shows, nothing else thrills like the tango because nothing else is the tango. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will show you the basics so […]
In this seminar, we will go over the history of partner dancing from the “chaste” dances of the middle ages to modern salsa and hustle. We will conclude with a discussion of how to use this information in writing and games.
Looking for some way to incorporate theatrics and movement at Gen Con? Join this fun and interactive dance workshop where you’ll learn choreography from the Oscar-nominated film The Greatest Showman. Channel your inner Zendaya or Hugh Jackman by learning a section of “This is Me” and “From Now On” — the perfect way to impress […]
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 to all kinds of music, and easy to learn. NOTE: Due to health and safety concerns we will not be rotating partners or assigning partners within the […]
This session will be teaching foxtrot, a classic, jazzy ballroom style. NOTE: Due to health and safety concerns we will not be rotating partners or assigning partners within the class this year. Students are encouraged to attend with a partner or with the intention of practicing on their own. Attendance will be limited in order […]
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 but would never, ever samba. In this seminar we will go over the history of partner dancing from […]