Track A (Upstairs Studio)
Track A Class 1 (11am - 1pm) - Connection and Musicality (Karina Burbank and Kelly Kenoyer)
Track A Class 2 (2pm - 3pm) - Lead, Follow, and Beyond: Switch Vocabulary (Karina Burbank and Kelly Kenoyer)
Track A explores connection, musicality, and the shared vocabulary behind lead, follow, and role-switching concepts, helping you become a more versatile, communicative, and confident partner, whether or not you plan to switch roles.
Track B (Downstairs Studio)
Track B Class 1 (11am - 1pm) - Competition Breakdown (Kimby Meers and Dominic Hanna)
Track B Slot 2 (2pm - 3pm) - Feedback Session (Kimby Meers, Dominic Hanna, and more)
Track B Slot 3 (3pm - 4pm) - Novice Competition Prelims
Gain a little competition experience in Track B! Have you ever wondered about competing but weren't sure where to start? This track covers practical tips for entering competitions with confidence, what to expect on the competition floor, and how to bring your best dancing to any event. Come back at 2pm for the Feedback Session, where advanced dancers will be present for social or competition-style practice and advice.
For the first time, Puddle Jumper participants can enter a Novice Competition! Prelims will be held from 3pm-4pm. Track A students are also welcome to participate in the Competition Prelims. The Prelims will see students dance to different tempos of music. Finalists will be chosen from prelims before the evening dance, and the Finals will be held during the first band break of the evening dance. Finalists will be paired with a local advanced dancer and will dance a short DJ'd spotlight.
Location: Triangle Dance Studios
2603 S. Miami Blvd
Durham (near RTP), NC 27703