Writing Workshops

**Style:** **Commercial, Jazz Hiphop. Simple and addictive choreography accessible for beginners, and buildable for advanced dancers.** **Lilly Rose has 15+ years of professional dance experience, working with artists such as SEAN LEW, Super Junior etc.** **Date: Friday, April 10th** **Time: 7:30-9:00pm** **Place: Studio in Yoyogi (Location sent privately, to those who sign up using the form below)** **Price:** **¥2000 cash only** **Please message me privately for the location if you are going!** **___** **What to expect at a @yurisquares class✅** **1.Upbeat, hype music and choreography, fun for all levels 🎶** **2.Beginner paced. Relaxed and slow progression for everyone to be on the same page.** **3\. Adult dominated class 18\+ \(ALL gender friendly\, every identity highly encouraged to join\) 🕺💃👯‍♀️🧜** **4\. Unserious atmosphere\. Laugh and be silly if you want\!🤪** **5\. \(Optional\) A chance to be filmed professionally at the end to use for your own purposes 🎥✨** **To get a better idea of the class vibe, check out @yurisquares on instagram!**

**Style:** **Commercial, Jazz Hiphop. Simple and addictive choreography accessible for beginners, and buildable for advanced dancers.** **Lilly Rose has 15+ years of professional dance experience, working with artists such as SEAN LEW, Super Junior etc.** **Date: Friday, April 10th** **Time: 7:30-9:00pm** **Place: Studio in Yoyogi (Location sent privately, to those who sign up using the form below)** **Price:** **¥2000 cash only** **Please message me privately for the location if you are going!** **___** **What to expect at a @yurisquares class✅** **1.Upbeat, hype music and choreography, fun for all levels 🎶** **2.Beginner paced. Relaxed and slow progression for everyone to be on the same page.** **3\. Adult dominated class 18\+ \(ALL gender friendly\, every identity highly encouraged to join\) 🕺💃👯‍♀️🧜** **4\. Unserious atmosphere\. Laugh and be silly if you want\!🤪** **5\. \(Optional\) A chance to be filmed professionally at the end to use for your own purposes 🎥✨** **To get a better idea of the class vibe, check out @yurisquares on instagram!**

\ ストーリーハウスの言語交換会を再開します。 日本語または英語の上達を目指して、ぜひチャレンジしてみてください！ポジティブな気持ちで参加して、お互いに励まし合いながら、集中して成​​長しましょう。言語交換会は、日本語と英語の半分ずつに分けて行います。他の言語を開催できる場合は、時間を追加します。 使いたい教材があればご持参ください。また、必要に応じてメモが取れるように、ノートも必ずご持参ください。気軽におしゃべりしたり、会話に参加したりしてください。 参加費は無料ですが、カフェでご注文をお願いいたします。 We are reintroducing our Storyhouse Language Exchange. Push yourself to improve Japanese or English! Come with a positive attitude, and encourage each other to focus and grow. We will split the language exchange into half, between Japanese and English. If additional languages are available, we will add time. Bring any study materials you want to use. And be sure to bring writing utensils so you can take notes as you need. Feel free to talk and participate in conversations. There is no participation fee, but please make your order at the cafe.

Ukulele Club is a fun group for all ages and skill levels! There is no teacher, but we all help teach each other. Think of songs you would like to learn, and we can learn them together. If you don't have an ukulele, we have extra ukuleles When: *almost* Every Saturday, 10am-11:30am Admission: food/drink order

イングリッシュHang outやってます！ イングリッシュハングアウトとは、簡単にいうと「英語でおしゃべりする会」です！ Hangoutとは、日本語で”(友達と)遊ぶ”という意味で、おしゃべりとかゲームをしながら室内でリラックスしながら過ごす感じです。 それをカフェで英語でハングアウトしましょう！という時間です。 どなたでも、予約なしで参加していただけます。途中参加退席自由です。カフェでのオーダーをお願いします。 英語の練習をしたいけど、英会話教室に行くほどではないけど気軽にしゃべる機会を探している人や、英語で話せる友達を探している人にぴったりです。 We are hosting a casual English hangout time for locals to connect with international travelers & our international staff. Anyone can join. Even if your English level is very low, you can still listen and learn. The conversations are open, and you may join or leave at any time. Please make one order from the cafe.

Join us for a delightful English & Japanese Exchange at a nice cafe in the scenic surroundings of Yatsugatake. Whether you're interested in practicing your English or Japanese skills, or simply meeting new international friends over a cup of coffee or tea, this event is the perfect opportunity for cultural exchange and language learning. Let's share stories, improve language skills, and connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for languages. There is no participation fee but please purchase one drink at the cafe. Please note that solicitation for any religious, political, or organizational activities is strictly prohibited during the event.Don't miss out on this chance! See you there! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 八ヶ岳のすてきなカフェで楽しいおしゃべりのひとときをすごしませんか？ 英語や日本語のスキルアップを目指すかたはもちろん、あたたかいコーヒーを飲みながら新しい友人に 出会いたいかたも大歓迎です。 初心者のかたも大歓迎です。 参加費はありませんが、カフェで飲物のオーダーをおねがいします。 イベント内での布教活動や、各種団体への引き入れ、勧誘目的での参加はご遠慮ください。 お会いできるのを楽しみにしています！ おわかりにならないことなどがございましたら、お気軽にメッセージでご連絡ください。

**Looking for a group you can write with *whilst sipping your fave coffee*?** ☕✍️ Then come join **Shut Up & Write!** on **Saturday, April 11th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm** at **Ridgetop Coffee & Tea**! Whether you're cranking out a novel, journaling, looking for new friends, or just trying to get that stubborn paragraph right—we’ve got a cozy seat and a supportive group waiting for you! **No critiques, no peer review, no pressure—just a chill space to get words on the page.** 📝 **What to expect:** 1:30–2:00pm – Grab your coffee or tea, find your seat, and meet your fellow writers. 2:00pm–3:30pm – Silent, focused writing time 3:30–4:00pm – Debrief, celebrate any writing wins, commiserate on any obstacles, and head out feeling accomplished. **RSVP Info:** The room seats only 8 people comfortably! RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!! If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation **ASAP** so those on the wait list are able to RSVP and attend!!! **Meeting Room:** Enter the coffee shop, walk straight towards the play area and on your left you will see a meeting room just past the bathrooms. The room has a TV, white board, and walls are painted green. **What to Bring:** Whatever helps you focus, and be productive. There is a wall outlet at each end of the room, so you're able to bring your laptop to write. You're welcome to bring headphones if you enjoy listening to music while working. **Parking & Accessibility:** there is a large parking lot out front and it is free! There are no stair cases when entering the coffee shop or when inside. This coffee shop is incredibly spacious with many seating options. If you have any questions, please message me through MeetUp. I'm happy to help. **Dietary Information:** many GF, Vegan, and SF options. Just ask your barista when ordering for specifics! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 6pm-6:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 6:15pm-7:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 7:45pm-8pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 6pm-6:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 6:15pm-7:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 7:45pm-8pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 11am-11:15am: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 11:15am-12:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 12:45pm-1pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

Our monthly magical writing workshop is appropriate for writers of all levels and types (poetry and prose). Join TaraTheBard in a guided discussion about magical writing practices, ancestral connection and creativity, seasonal writing practices, publication luck magic, putting craft into storycrafting, and more. Each session focuses on the theme of a tarot card. This inclusive workshop provides support to new and experienced writers, a thematic prompt, in-workshop writing time, and space to share ideas and results. Paper notebooks, laptops, and tablets encouraged. Bring your best writing tools, your favorite blanket, a cozy cup of tea, or whatever you need to connect with the spirits of writing. \*\*New attendees welcome!\*\* This month, we plan to create and enact a group spell, discuss The Fool. Focus: Please bring your favorite tarot deck's Fool card (though you may also borrow a store deck if needed). More updates will come in comments.

Our monthly magical writing workshop is appropriate for writers of all levels and types (poetry and prose). Join TaraTheBard in a guided discussion about magical writing practices, ancestral connection and creativity, seasonal writing practices, publication luck magic, putting craft into storycrafting, and more. Each session focuses on the theme of a tarot card. This inclusive workshop provides support to new and experienced writers, a thematic prompt, in-workshop writing time, and space to share ideas and results. Paper notebooks, laptops, and tablets encouraged. Bring your best writing tools, your favorite blanket, a cozy cup of tea, or whatever you need to connect with the spirits of writing. \*\*New attendees welcome!\*\* Agenda TBA - check back for updates! FOCUS: -- a major arcana card of the tarot. Please bring your favorite tarot deck's Magician card (though you may also borrow a store deck if needed).

[Writing Workshop Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DwZnKJiIkfyJ_LrJvDCcCMWWCauWKR-LPJF3DwcKdlI/edit?usp=drivesdk) Please read the above Workshop Guide; it covers where to upload, how much to upload, and what to do with other people's uploads. This is a document based on what was discussed at the first meeting, but it can grow and change as needed. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! We meet at Northside Social, but might consider other locations as needed. See you all there!