DANCE WORKSHOPS

FALL 2026 DANCE WORKSHOPS

Flamenco to Rumba: A Dance Workshop for All
Join us for a fun and interactive workshop exploring the connection between Flamenco and Cuban Rumba! Open to all ages and skill levels, this session blends history with movement as we dance through the rhythms of these vibrant styles. No experience needed, bring your energy and enthusiasm! Taught by Zuheil Alvarez Cortes and Vladimir Espinosa de Cuba with Live Music by Living Arts Collective. Dance Tent, Friday 10:15am

Swing Dance
Learn the basics of East Coast Swing with Adam Phillips. Practice footwork, connection and basic turn patterns. No partner necessary, bring curiosity and willingness to move! Dance Tent, Friday 6:30pm

Living Arts KIDS Dance & Play
A playful, lightly guided gathering for children, caregivers, and families to dance, create, imagine, and explore together. Through music, movement, hands-on art, and nature-inspired play, kids of all ages are invited to follow their curiosity through shared experiences and open-ended creative stations. Guided by Aubrey Roze, with music from a Living Arts Ensemble, joined by friends from Poplar & Pine Nature School along with more collaborators from Living Arts Collective. Dance Tent, Saturday 11:11am-12pm

Living Arts Dancewave
An inclusive, lightly guided free-form dance and movement experience for all ages and abilities. Come as you are—dance, move, or simply be present. No dance experience is necessary. Music unfolds in shared conversation through the Living Arts Ensemble, bringing together Will Ridenour and Gabriel Pelli of Grand Shores, Austin McCall, Daniel Chambo, Aubrey Roze, Brü Roze, along with more collaborators from Living Arts Collective. Dance Tent, Saturday 12pm

Bailemos
Let’s dance and enjoy Latin rhythms such as salsa, cumbia, bachata, merengue and more... “When we dance, joy takes over our being and we begin to be in harmony with ourselves and the universe.” Taught by Oscar G. Cervantes. Dance Tent, Saturday 3:15pm

Living Arts Contact Improvisation
Practice Contact Improvisation (CI) in a supportive environment! There will be a brief guided warm-up into open jamming. We will distill the essentials of the form in a playful, easeful way, appropriate for movers of all abilities! Contact Improvisation is a dance form based on touch and weight sharing. Facilitated by Toni Craige of the Living Arts Collective. Dance Tent, Sunday 10am

Clogging with Cane Creek Cloggers
Join this beloved Appalachian dance troupe for an energetic performance blending tradition and innovation. Then learn the basics of clogging, try the old-time steps, and discover how this dance has evolved over the years. Beginners and skilled dancers alike are invited to share in the festive spirit!  Dance Tent, Sunday Performance: 11am; Workshop: 12pm

Zydeco Workshop
Learn the basic steps of Zydeco dance. Jack Wolf will teach you how to burn up the dance floor in legitimate Louisiana style, so you’ll be ready to cut a rug afterward to Buffalo Zydeco! No partner necessary. Dance Tent, Sunday 1pm

Salsa Workshop
Join Adam Phillips for this fun and welcoming salsa dance experience for beginners and beyond. Enjoy a vibrant, playful atmosphere while learning foundational steps, connecting with others, and moving to the music. No partner necessary. Dance Tent, Saturday 6:30pm