After a long day of rustlin’ papers, riding your computer and herdin’ cars on the freeway, there’s nothin’ quite so relaxin’ as a little country dancin’. Every American has country in their soul and it’s just waitin’ to bust out. So ya’ll giddyup on over to the Swedish Cultural Center where we’ll be doin’ some Country Two-Step, Country Waltz, Triple 2, Sweetheart Schottische, 10-Step, and Tush Push. You’ll have all you need to dance to any country song a DJ could throw at ya.

Prerequisites: any partner dance experience

Price: $45. $5 discount if registered and paid by noon, two days prior to workshop.

Location: Swedish Cultural Center , 1920 Dexter Ave. N. (Seattle)

Warmup & Registration : 11:30 AM

Workshop:  12:00 - 3:30 PM

Cancellation Policy: $10 cancellation fee. No cancellations after 5pm on Wed., Mar. 26, 2008.

Register online here.

Marc Imlay has been dancing since 1998. Professionally, he has been a yoga/meditation instructor since 1973, a chiropractor since 1981, and an acupuncturist since 1988. Marc brings his interest and experience in kinesiology, energy flow, and mindful expanded consciousness to his dancing and instruction. Marc’s philosophy of dance is, “Dance is play for adults. Adults need to play just as much as children do, or even more. Dance is not just enjoyable, it is one of the most healthy things a person can do. It is excellent exercise, a means of interacting positively with others, and an avenue of self-development and learning that is virtually endless. All these have been shown to increase health, happiness, and longevity.”

Patti Conley has been totally immersed in partner dancing since 1997 and has “loved every minute of it.” She is a community college teacher by profession. She understands the learning process and likes to share her own learning experiences. Patti particularly enjoys teaching beginning level dance. “Our students have taken the first step by enrolling in a dance class. We want to ensure that they have a fun, positive experience. We want them to feel successful while they build their confidence. We want them to see what a great activity, what a great hobby dancing is.”