Housing and Volunteers
Housing is limited, so please remember that you do not officially have housing until you have received your housing email. We will do our best to accommodate everyone who has requested housing, but to have time to make all the assignments, housing will close on Wednesday February 10th, and we will do our best to send out the housing assignments the weekend of Feb 12-14th. You will also be notified if you are unable to accommodate your request. If you live in Atlanta, we ask that you keep in mind the southern hospitality that the south is so famous for and open your home to the dancers traveling from out of town for this event. Please email Cari if you are willing to host. Interested in helping out at the event for a discount on the price of your registration? Email Mike W as there are a few spaces left and we would love your help.
Pre-Registration is Open!
Registration is still open and will remain open until February 17th for the price of $70. After that, at the door prices will apply of $80. There are a few master class spaces available for leads, but there is only ONE space left for a follow in a master class. Ladies, if you don't get a space in a master class, you are still able to sign up for the full weekend pass with classes.
Dance Passes Available
Want to attend the dances but cannot take the classes? Dance passes are available for $40, simply register but do not select any master sessions. At the door price for a Dance pass $45.
Why Private Lessons?
Every learning tool has its limitations. Learning from videos gives you an image, but no feeling. Learning in group classes gives you an idea, but no feedback. Learning from a limited selection of teachers or dancing with a limited set of dancers gives you habits. So to get the most out of your dancing, you have to get a tune-up, so to speak. What is it that you need to get better? Maybe a new perspective, maybe some feedback on what to focus on, maybe some diagnosis on what you're doing. What do you want to focus on? Technique, musicality, contrast, aesthetics, vocabulary... or just whatever the instructor thinks you need? Private lessons are the final cap on everything you've learned so far, and a great way to get inspired about where to go next.
Save the dates: two events!
In order to support the growing southern blues scene, we've decided that this year, we'll be offering two events! That's right- from February 19-21, we'll be offering space for you to get a taste of what's happening in the blues world with the Do It Yourself weekend. We'll be offering group classes, personal feedback, and making it super-easy for you to schedule private lessons with instructors. In addition to that, though, we'll be offering 3 rocking nights of dancing, for you to get your boogie on. So come decide what you want to work on, and how you want to improve your dancing!
Then, May 21-23, we'll be offering the mammoth event you've come to expect from EtB, with EtB 4: comps, performances, two full days of classes, and more dancing than you can shake your booty at. See you on the floor- a lot!
If you have any questions, comments or you would like more information please email us here
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