Full Workshop Descriptions and Detailed Schedule!!!

It's time to sign up and lock down your space! Full workshop descriptions and
schedule below... feel free to contact us with ANY questions.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10th:

When: 7-10pm
Who: Danny Vogle aka Ignytor
What: Dart Making and Spinning
Cost: $35 www.facebook.com/l.php

"Learn to dance with a rope dart Danny Boy style, aka Ignytor who has amazed many a
crowd with his dart dance. All you need is yourself and a desire to learn to dance
with rope dart. Limited supplies will be available at cost to build your own
practice rope dart so preregister now so there is enough supplies. We will go over
the basic principles of Chinese rope dart and go into the art that it inspired. We
will learn patterns, wraps, shots, kicks and most of all how to move, dance and
perform with a rope dart."



SATURDAY, APRIL 11th:

When: 10-11:30am
Who: Cheeky Monkeys
What: Mental Warm-up Improv Class
Cost: $15 ($20 @ door)
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Have you ever wanted to be better at thinking on your feet? This class is a series
of improve games designed to make you start thinking faster. There are no winners or
losers in these games, it's not about the wittiest or funniest, it's all about
warming up your brain for a full day of quick thinking By the end of the class
you'll be on your and mentally warmed up, it's aerobics for your brain!

When: 12-1pm
Who: Cheeky Monkeys
What: Showcraft - 20 Minuets in Vaudeville!
Cost: $30 ($40 @ door)
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While there is no shortage of classes on "How to...", it's time to take it to the
next level! Take those skills you have painstakingly learned, and work them into a
great show! This class covers how to build a "bit", and then how to take the bits
and build a set and a show! We will also develop a toolbox of elements to get the
most out of your audience, heckler handling techniques, and much much more.

When: 3-4:30pm
Who: Master Juggler Garbonzo!!
What: Juggling! Beginner to Advanced
Cost: $30($40 at the Door)
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Garbonzo!!, this interracially renowned Jester of England, will advance your
juggling skills no matter what level you are. Yes, even *your* absolute, afraid to
throw them in the air, beginners understanding, or your masterful six club skull
bounce can be improved upon. Paul will engage each of you individually and you will
leave a much better juggler for his company. (beginner bean bags available for
purchase $2each, $5 set of three)

When: 5-6pm
Who: Mr. Eon
What: Mental Magic with Mr. Eon
Cost: $30($40 at the Door)
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Lean the basics of "mentalism," and other tricks to make people think you can read
their minds and predict the future! You need only bring yourself, a willingness to
manipulate both friends and complete strangers and pencil & paper to better remember
this cool stuff.

When: 7-10pm (maybe all day depending on weather)
Who: hosted by Tequila
What: Steampunk Burner Bazaar!!!

FREE for all! If you would like to bring a table of stuff to sell, trade, gift...
we are asking a small fee. Tons of costumes, green products, handmade items, art,
jewelry, bellydance stuff, hoops, fire tools!!! New and Loved...Reuse and Recycle!!
Contact us for more info: sgee@dcaccess.net




SUNDAY, APRILl 12:

When: 12-3pm
Who: Va Beach's DJ
What: DJ's introduction to Double Staff Stylings
Cost: $35 www.facebook.com/l.php

While a fabulous art in it's own right it can't be stressed enough how valuable an
understanding of double staff stylings can be for the practitioner you looks to move
beyond the confines of their beginning tool. Be you a dedicated poi spinner who
yearns for the simplicity and power of staff play. Or a burgeoning staff spinner who
looks with admiration on the subtle complexity of poi. Double staff is the gateway
tool that shows the way. This class is designed to engage the absolute beginner and
the self
taught intermediate alike. (if you need a set of practice double staves stay tuned
for a cheap kit and meetup date and time to assemble them.)

Class outline,
A. The basics
1. One Beats
a.parallel ( 5 hole theory)
b. butterfly/opposite (5 hole theory)
2. Two beat butterfly opposite
3. Three beat
B. Anti-spinning Introduction
1. wheel plane (side view)
2. Wall plane (front view)
C. Finger Spinning Introduction
1. How to do
2. when it's used
D. Other Staff movements
1. Long arm/extensions
2. Pistons/Chu Chu's/1.5's


When: 3:30-6:30pm
Who: Katie aka Surprise!
What: Hoop Performance and Choreography Playshop with Surprise!
Cost: $35 www.facebook.com/l.php

How do you move from being a good hoop dancer to a dynamic hoop performance artist?
Learn fun and original choreography combinations for kick ass solo, partner and
group hoop dances. Explore various performance techniques to create attention
grabbing improvisation, busking/ street, and staged routines. Participants will
explore characterization and stage presence and
gain experience crafting unique performances. You will have the maximum amount of
fun if you choose to bring a song that you would like to perform to, character and
performance ideas, costuming to wear and share, and your hoops!

Topics covered:
Performance- Stage presence, Characterization, costuming.
Choreography - Linking movements together to create a unique show stopping dance
Partner and Group Choreography - Fun combinations that can be done with partners and
groups with single and multiple hoops


When: 7-10pm
Who: hosted by Loup de Lou and Dance Afire
What: The last Pajama Jam of the season!!!
Cost: $5

Come out and play with us at the last inside spin jam- play session of the season!
After this we will be switching to outside gatherings. Take advantage of the
mirrors and beautiful studio space... AND play with all of the amazing instructors
who are in from far away!