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The Gròóv Studio, Hosted by Gròóvig

 

The Gròóv Studio is a space for the kinetic arts, with a focus on learning and interaction.  The Gròóv Studio will be covered by a 20’ x 40’ shade structure.  It will have a 12’ x 30’ vinyl floor, possibly the best surface in Black Rock City for partner dances like salsa, swing, and tango.  The remaining space under the shade structure will be for relaxing, spectating and socializing.  A sound system will provide music for the various activities, and some classes will feature live music.

 

Gròóv Studio Schedule

 

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Friday

Yoga

10:30 am-noon

Yoga

(Laura/Brian)

Yoga

(Laura/Brian)

Yoga

(Laura/Brian)

Yoga

(Laura/Brian)

Belly Dancing

12:30-1:30 pm

Belly Dancing (Johara)

Belly Dancing (Johara)

Belly Dancing (Johara)

Contact Improv

(Karl)

Misc. Movement

2:00-3:00 pm

Waltz (Heber)

Juggling

(Barry/Lars)

TBA

Partner Dancing

3:30-4:30 pm

Tango

(Patricia)

Salsa (Patricia/ Jer)

Lindy Hop

(Jer/Erika)

 

Beginning Swing (Noah/Erika)

African Roots

5:00-6:00 pm

African

(Jenn)

Samba

(Cowgirl)

Haitian

(Jenn)

Samba (Cowgirl)

Social Dance 

8:00-10:00 pm

Salsa, Swing, and Tango

Salsa, Swing, and Tango

Salsa, Swing, and Tango

 Salsa, Swing, and Tango

 

For more information send mail to studio@gravitybowl.com

 

Workshop Descriptions

 

Yoga, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:30 am, 1.5 hours

Start your morning with yoga in the Gròóv Studio.  All abilities are welcome.  Some mats will be available for those without.  Namaste!

 

Belly Dancing, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 12:30 pm, 1 hour.

Learn to belly dance in the Gròóv Studio!  Basic Beledi steps, Kashlima steps, and Chiftitelli steps will be taught.  Bring the following items if you have them (not required):

1.)  hip scarf, preferably with coins

2.)  zils (finger cymbals)

3.)  lightweight veil

If people bring zils, then zil rhythm patterns will be taught for Beledi, Kashlima, and Chiftitelli.  For folks who bring veils, we can also touch on the Bolero basic steps and rhythm.

 

Waltz, Monday, 2:00 pm, 1 hour

It’s THE most elegant partner dance: WALTZ! Learn the basics and where to go from there at the Gròóv Studio. This turning waltz class will get you excited! Singles and couples welcome. Intermediate and experienced dancers, please come for the fun of it and to provide partners.  We’ll demo some hot moves!

 

Juggling, Tuesday, 2:00 pm, 1 hour

The Gròóv Studio would like to invite you to learn to juggle to the sound of some

groovy house beats! Come by our shaded shelter and get coached on the basics of 3 ball juggling. It's easier than you think! Balls available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so don't be late...

 

Contact Improv, Friday, 12:30-3:00 pm, 2.5 hours

Contact Improvisation is a dance form based on sharing weight and playing with gravity and with each other.  Come to the Gròóv Studio to learn the basics of this dance and participate in a jam. Whether old, tall, short, large, or in a wheelchair, Contact Improv is accessible to all.

 

Tango, Monday, 3:30 pm, 1 hour

Argentine tango practice in the Gròóv Studio for beginner, intermediate and advanced dancers.  Experienced "tanguera" available to practice with individuals or couples, giving tips on technique, posture, interesting patterns and guidelines. For those who have had at least some basic tango instruction.

 


Salsa, Tuesday, 3:30 pm, 1 hour

Learn or practice sexy salsa moves in the Gròóv Studio!  Come dance with us!  Salsa lessons for beginner to advanced levels.

 

Lindy Hop, Wednesday, 3:30 pm, 1 hour

Come to the Gròóv Studio to learn the original form of swing dance that developed in Harlem during the late 1920's and 1930's.  This is a beginning Lindy Hop class, but some experience with swing dancing is recommended.  If you don’t have a dance partner, we’ll find you one.  Zoot suits optional.

 

Beginning Swing, Friday, 3:30 pm, 1 hour

Do you like the sounds of the Big Band Jazz Era?  Come to the Gròóv Studio to learn the basics of East Coast Swing!  No dance experience necessary.  If you don’t have a dance partner, we’ll find you one.

 

African, Monday, 5:00 pm, 1 hour

Get in touch with the roots of modern dance and learn traditional African dance moves in the Gròóv Studio.  No dance experience necessary.

 

Samba, Tuesday and Friday, 5:00 pm, 1 hour

Come to the Gròóv Studio and learn the dance of Brazil!  This high energy, joyous dance will have you shakin' your bunda across the playa...Wear shoes you can dance in - this style is heavy on footwork.

 

Haitian, Wednesday, 5:00 pm, 1 hour

Add some Caribbean flair to your dance moves - learn the dances of Haiti in the Gròóv Studio!  No experience necessary.

 

Social Dance - Salsa, Swing, and Tango!  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 pm, 2 hours

The Gròóv Studio becomes a ballroom at night!  Join us for salsa, swing, tango, and other partner dances.  You can show off your favorite dance moves or practice the dances you learned during the day at the Gròóv Studio.  Get your Gròóv on as you get swept off your feet!