Schedule

Please be aware the schedule is subject to change.

A la carte pricing is available!  See our Registration Page for details, and be sure to check in at The Rose Room to purchase a la carte classes daytime on Saturday & Sunday. 

 

**Class Levels**
Level 1: These are All Levels classes that everyone will get something out of, and are appropriate for those of beginner and above skill level
Level 2: These classes will assume you have some level of solo jazz experience, you know the classic steps and maybe some line dances and are ready to be challenged with new concepts
Level 3: Classes in this level will expect that you have a high familiarity with solo jazz dance movement, and are already in the world of developing your own personal style. This level loves to be challenged in advanced movement and personal expression.

 

Friday, November 21, 2025

7:15pm–7:45pm Memorial Art Gallery

Doors Open and Check-in

7:45pm–8:55pm Memorial Art Gallery

Class Inspiration Stations with All instructors (All Levels)

Get ready to be inspired as you spend 15 minutes with each instructor sharing their distinctive take on solo jazz.

8:55pm–12:30am Memorial Art Gallery

Evening Dance with Eyal Vilner Big Band

Performance and Advanced Prelims during first band break

Performance and Open Prelims during second band break

12:30 am Memorial Art Gallery

Doors Close

1:00am TBA

After party

Bring some snacks or drinks to share!

Saturday, November 22, 2025

9:45am Rose Room

Doors Open and Check-in

11:00am–12:10pm Rose Room

Let's Take It Slow with Ursula (Level 3)

Moving at a slower tempo invites a different kind of listening—one that asks for patience, nuance, and emotional honesty. We’ll focus on weight, texture, and timing, learning how to stretch the rhythm, play with pauses, and express the music’s softness and strength.

Studio Rosette

Softshoe Tap - Inspired with Viktor (Level 1)

In this class we will enrich our rhythmic expression in jazz dance by incorporating tap dance fundamentals. Hard-soled shoes are recommended (e.g. leather-soled shoes, NOT tap shoes)

Weider's Hall

Intermediate Solo Jazz with Tyedric (Level 2)

12:30pm–1:40pm Rose Room

Advanced Solo Jazz with Tyedric (Level 3)

Studio Rosette

Rhythm & Syncopations with Viktor (Level 2)

Let's hone our rhythmic awareness within the rich musical tapestry of jazz, using an embodied approach.

Weider's Hall

Let's Get The Rhythm of the Hands... (& Arms :P) with LaTasha (Level 1)

What do I do with my Hands!? What do I do with my Arms?!?!? Let's get the rhythm and intention of the dance to show in our hands ( and arms ;) Historical and Cultural references will be used.

1:40pm–3:00pm

Lunch Break

Folks are welcome to eat their lunches in the Rose Room or Studio Rosette

Weider's Hall

P.O.C. Meetup

A time for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color to hang out, meet fellow dancers, and build community! Bring your own lunch. Hosted by Derek Gonzalez.

3:00pm–4:10pm Rose room

Inside the Continuum with LaTasha (Level 3)

Original research movement explored at Stompo 2018 that anchored the Continuum Method and creative process. Set to Roy Hargrove's - Crazy Race ( RH Factor)

Studio Rosette

All Levels Solo Jazz with Tyedric (Level 1)

Weider's Hall

Are You Dancing? with Ursula (Level 2)

In this class, we’ll move beyond shapes and steps to discover what it means to truly dance from the inside out. Jazz isn’t just about how it looks—it’s about how it feels. We’ll uncover how groove lives in the body: in your breath, your connection to the floor, and your response to the music. This is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and let movement rise naturally from the rhythm within you.

4:30pm–5:40pm Rose Room

In D's Groove with LaTasha (Level 2)

Original movement meditation turned choreo set to D'Angelo's "Greatdayndamorning" (Voodoo album)

Studio Rosette

John Bubbles Timesteps with Viktor (Level 3)

This class will go beyond Bubbles charleston, exploring some lesser-examined signature steps of the "father of rhythm tap." (hard-soled or tap shoes)

Prerequisites: Some tap experience required (softshoe tap included). Shuffles and flaps should feel familiar. Helpful but not required: knowledge of cramp rolls and riff steps

Weider's Hall

I See You with Ursula (Level 1)

In this class, we’ll dive into the art of listening to the music and to the group—using a jam-style format that encourages improvisation and play. You’ll learn how to respond finding that sweet spot where collaboration and creativity meet.

7:15pm–7:30pm Memorial Art Gallery

Doors Open

7:30pm–8:30pm Memorial Art Gallery

Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson with Nate and Lily

8:30pm–12:30am Memorial Art Gallery

Evening Dance with the Eyal Vilner Big Band

Performance and Open Finals during first band break

Performance and Advanced Finals during second band break

12:30am Memorial Art Gallery

Doors Close

1:00am TBA

After party

Bring your own drinks, food, snacks!

Sunday, November 23, 2025

10:45am–11:00am Rose Room

Doors Open

11:00am–12:10am Rose Room

Fruit Salad with Ursula (Level 3)

We’ll turn sound into movement—literally. You’ll be challenged to respond to scatted rhythms in real time, translating vocalized beats and syncopations into your own dancing. This practice pushes musicality, timing, and creativity to new heights, training your ear and body to move as one. Through rhythmic call-and-response, you’ll learn to embody the spontaneity and playfulness that define jazz."

Studio Rosette

Tap Class: BS Chorus Breakdown! with Funmi (Level 2)

An introduction to the "BS Chorus" by breaking down the outline of the movement, practicing the essential Tap techniques, and incorporating the steps back into the original routine. Tap shoes not required.

Weider's Hall

1940s Jazz Steps with Viktor (Level 1)

Jazz steps and stylings inspired by 1940s film clips

12:30pm–1:40pm Rose Room

Rhythm Games with Ursula (Level 1)

Through call-and-response drills, clapping patterns, and playful movement challenges, you’ll sharpen your timing, coordination, and rhythmic creativity. Each “game” is designed to help you hear the music differently, find your personal groove, and build confidence improvising in a jam circle or on the social floor.

Studio Rosette

Intermediate Solo Jazz with Tyedric (Level 2)

Weider's Hall

DOPE with LaTasha (Level 3)

1:40pm–3:00pm

Lunch Break

Folks are welcome to eat their lunches in the Rose Room or Studio Rosette

3:00pm–4:10pm Rose Room

Advanced Solo Jazz with Tyedric (Level 3)

Studio Rosette

Plugged in! with LaTasha (Level 2)

Sourcing power and pizazz in your dance without doing the most! Some cardio and stability conditioning/ability strongly recommended for this lesson.

Weider's Hall

Keeping up with the Tempo with Viktor (Level 1)

Fast tempo training for all levels - we will seek to increase our tempo perception to not only keep the beat but dance and express ourselves with faster music

4:30pm–5:40pm Rose Room

Advanced Jazz Phrasing with Viktor (Level 3)

An exploration of how to express connected ideas in the rhythmic language of Swing and Bebop.

Studio Rosette

All Levels Solo Jazz with Tyedric (Level 1)

Weider's Hall

Break Out! with Ursula (Level 2)

Craft your own short rhythmic phrases that capture your voice, your timing, and your style. We’ll break down classic jazz breaks for inspiration, then explore how to remix, reshape, and reimagine them into something uniquely yours. Through playful drills and improvisation, you’ll build confidence in creating movement that feels both personal and musical.

5:40pm–6:00pm Rose Room

Homework Assignment

Let's wrap up the weekend with a brief discussion with all our instructors.

6:00pm–7:00pm Rose Room

Pizza Party

Dinner at the Rose Room before our last DJ'ed dance of the weekend. Bring $5 to contribute toward the pizza, salads, and drinks, or bring your own dinner to enjoy!

7:00pm–8:30pm Rose Room

DJ'ed Dance

Close out the weekend with a DJ'ed dance featuring our panel of local and visiting DJ's

8:30pm TBA

After Party