"Dance is play for adults" -- says Marc

We had so much fun the first time, we just can’t resist doing it again. Different patterns, different variations, same fun! If you missed out on the first one, don’t worry. While this is all new material, you don’t need the previous material for this workshop.

West Coast Swing gives you a lot of opportunity to play with your partner - and play we will! And it’s done to your favorite music---blues, jazz, country, rock, big band, and contemporary. In the last hour we will slow it down and get romantic with Night Club Two-Step. Sweep across the floor as one, to those slow, romantic songs. Ummmm, yummy!!!

Prerequisites: solid confidence with dance basics

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., May 14, 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.”