V. Waltz Prep For the Ball- 23, 30 Nov and 6 Dec! The Hofburg Palace, Vienna Austria (photograph by Todd Borzych) We will host a three session workshop series (3 hours for Beginner session-23 Nov- and Advanced session- 30 Nov- and 2 hours for the refresher session on 6 Dec) to prepare for the 7 Dec Christmas Ball by the American Austrian Cultural Society at the Organization of American States building, a wonderful venue for balls! This is a great opportunity to learn waltz, brush up on your skills, improve basic technique, and learn something new! When: 23 Nov 3-6 (Beginner), 30 Nov 3-6 (Advanced), 6 Feb 730-930 (Refresher) Location: One Life Fitness McLean 1800 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 0.8 miles from McLean Metro station. Parking is available. Registration: Single Session: $50 (regular)/ $35 (Students under 28) Any Two Sessions: $85 (regular)/ $60 (Students under 28) All Three Sessions: $105 (regular)/ $73 (Students under 28) Number of sessions All 3 sessions- regular $105.00 USD All 3 sessions- student $73.00 USD Any 2 sessions- regular $85.00 USD Any 2 sessions- student $60.00 USD Any 1 session- regular $50.00 USD Any 1 session- student $35.00 USD Male or female Male Female Specify which sessions you are attending if not all three Only 23 Nov Only 30 Nov Only 6 Dec 23 and 30 Nov 30 Nov and 6 Dec 23 Nov and 6 Dec Get ready for The Viennese Christmas Ball – a ball sponsored by both the Austrian Embassy and the City of Vienna, Austria! Learn to dance Viennese Waltz or refresh your skills! Join us for a series of lessons in Viennese Waltz, taught by Todd Borzych and Migle Gineityte, who have performed solo at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the Kennedy Center, the Austrian Embassy, and the White House, and have taught the Viennese Waltz and other social dances to thousands of Washingtonians. 1. Sat, 23 Nov, 3:00-6:00 pm: Intro to Viennese Waltz, stationary basics, natural and reverse turns, dance floor navigation skills, Polka basics, Viennese ballroom etiquette, assisted practice 2. Sat, 30 Nov, 3:00-6:00 pm: Whether you would like to build on what you’ve learned in session 1 or if you have danced Viennese Waltz before and are looking for a review – this session is for you! In addition to drilling natural (right) and reverse (left) turns and assisted practice time, we will also teach Fledermaus Quadrille #6 so you’re ready for the big night! 3. Refresher – Fri, 6 Dec, 7:30-9:30 pm: We will split in two groups for this two-hour session on the evening before the Ball to go over basics for beginners and provide a refresher for advanced students. No prior dance experience required. Couples and individuals are welcome. Shoes with smooth or leather soles recommended (it will make your turns so much easier!).