DSL 101 - Dancing as a Second Language Course - Running Feb 2 thru Apr 26

Ethnic Dance Chicago / Virtual Dance Room - Presents its Dancing as a Second Language Course - DSL-101
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Course runs February 2nd through April 26th
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Bring some friends and start a trend at our 10-session class!
Dancing As a Second Language Course – DSL-101

• Register for our 10-lesson dance course!
• When: Friday, February 2 through April 26, 2024
• Where: The Color Club - 4146 N Elston Ave – Chicago, IL 60618 – 2nd Floor Classroom
• Class Cost: $190/person 10 Lessons + Party
• Register/Pay Online: https://virtualdanceroom.net/dslregister/
• Register/Pay with PDF Reg-form: https://www.virtualdanceroom.net/dsl-101/
• Class Size: Min 5 dancers, Max 20 dancers
• Instructor: Paul Collins
• Details: Below
• Info: [info@virtualdanceroom.net](mailto:info@virtualdanceroom.net) – 847-846-8139

Dancing as a Second Language – DSL-101 - will run Fridays, Feb 2 to April 26, 2024

Most In-Person DSL 101 Classes followed by a Virtual Dance Room Session running 8pm-11:30pm-ish
DSL Students may attend any parts of the Virtual Dance Session that follows at no additional cost (8:00pm-11:30pm CST)
DSL 101 Schedule (Revised) - Schedule subject to change

• 02/05 – Class 1 – 7:00pm-9:00pm (extended class)
• 02/12 – Class 2 – 7:00pm-8:00pm
• 02/19 – Class 3 – 7:00pm-9:00pm (extended class)
• 02/23 – No class due to Color Club Event (may meet offsite)
• 03/01 – No class due to Color Club Event (may meet offsite)
• 03/08 – Class 4 – 7:00pm-9:00pm (extended class)
• 03/15 – Class 5 – 7:00pm-8:00pm
• 03/22 – No class due to Color Club Event (may meet offsite)
• 03/29 – Class 6 – 7:00pm-9:00pm (extended class)
• 04/05 – Class 7 – 7:00pm-8:00pm
• 04/12 – Class 8 – 7:00pm-9:00pm (extended class)
• 04/19 – Class 9 – 7:00pm-8:00pm
• 04/26 – Class 10 – Course Capstone Party – 7:00pm-9:00pm (extended class)

So what’s different about Dancing as a Second Language – DSL-101?

Firstly, the ground rules:

• come as you are – no special outfit required
• come with or without prior dance experience
• come with or without a dance partner
• DSL-101 lessons suitable for both beginning and skilled dancers
• instruction mixed in with occasional “learn by doing”
• consent culture – respect for boundaries
• revisit your own roots or discover roots you don’t have
• get hooked on new musical modes and rhythms
• you’re never too young or too old to dance

Secondly, the dancing and the music:

• we groove on doing really different types of dances to really different types of music
• dances originate in many countries or from many ethnic groups from all around the world
• dances feature both traditional and contemporary folk styles
• dances are often fusions between different traditions
• dances will include many common musical rhythms, like 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8…
• you’ll discover its really cool to dance to asymmetrical rhythms often called "crooked rhythms" due to unusual numbers of beats, like 5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8…
• you'll meet people from a wide range of backgrounds and have a fantastic time

NOTE: It will take a little time to get used to the different types of ethnic dance and ethnic music, so you're not expected to get everything on your first night - there is a lot to be learned, and in the end it's worth the effort.

Health & Safety Policies:

• Now that the covid-19 issues are somewhat under control many folks look forward to getting back to in-person dancing.
• Masks are optional
• Vaccinations are strongly recommended
• Covid-19 tests are optional!
• If you are feeling ill or have a temperature on the day of the dance, please stay home and join us via Zoom!