Alexander Jacobs
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a […]
This session will be teaching waltz, a smooth, elegant 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 […]
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.
Have you taken a basic ballroom class and want to move on? Even if you just started at GenCon, get ready to level up your dancing. We will be continuing our waltz class from the Thursday night and Friday morning sessions (either class is sufficient preparation). Dancers should be comfortable with the basic box and […]
We will be continuing our 11:00 AM Saturday waltz class. Dancers should be comfortable with the basic box and underarm turn. 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 […]
Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Then come to this introductory workshop. Our professionally trained and certified dance teacher will teach you some basic steps and techniques to have you gliding across the floor. No partner or experience necessary. Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]