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       Richard Powers'      

       Split Tree Waltz Weekend 

Waltz Time:  Slow, Fast and Odd     

Richard Powers and Angela Amarillas return
 to lead us deeper into the mysteries of the waltz
at another of his popular Split Tree waltz weekends... 

  ...and to inspire the Gypsy Waltz Ball    

Friday Nov 5 through Sunday Nov 7, 2004     
 

A total immersion in waltzing with..
... Richard Powers and Angela Amarillas of Stanford University...
 ...at the Split Tree Waltz Weekend,
where Powers pioneered the growing waltz weekend tradition,
and which combines waltz technique and variations with diverse partnering concepts
    at Split Tree Farm Studio  
    
in the northwest Georgia mountains two hours north of Atlanta near Chattanooga

  Richard Powers and Angela Amarillas, background

  At the end of 1791 an anonymous author in Berlin writes that   
'the waltz and the waltz only is now so fashionable that one sees nothing else at dances; 
if you just know how to waltz, everything goes fine..."
Figurine links
Unusual European figurines of waltzing couples from the Split Tree waltz collection

Print version of flyer -- PDF format; download for printing or mail registration

     Split Tree Gypsy Waltzers 2002, photo by Jim Dugas
Adobe PDF one page flyer for printing & distribution or mailing for registration

Class and Dancing Schedule  

SCHEDULE
             Link to weekend menu

FRIDAY
6:00 - 8:00 -- Registration and dance gypsy soup pot
6:00 - 8:00 -- New waltzers lesson by Atlanta Waltz Society if needed and warm-up dancing for others
8:00 --10:00  Easygoing Waltz Variations, Richard and Angela:  
                       A nice way to start the weekend plus the foundation for Saturday's and Sunday's new steps.  Margaret's Waltz.
10:00 --          Early bedtime or informal dancing to recorded music

SATURDAY  
8:00 --   Breakfast
9:00 --   CLASS 1 -- Waltzing for waltzers:   You'll especially like this session.
10:20 -- short break
10:30 -- CLASS 2 -- Bohemian National Polka, one of the most popular choreographies around. You can see 200 dancers or more dancing this at Stanford or the Bay Area's Gaskells Balls, and dancers across the country know it.
12:00 -- Lunch  -- Practice waltzing, serious porching
1:00 --   CLASS 3 -- Gulf Coast Blues in Waltz Time, also known as the St. Louis Shuffle.  Perfect for very slow waltz music.
2:00 --   Break
2:10 --   CLASS 4 -- How to survive hyperspeed polka and waltz with ease and flair
3:00 --   Break
3:10 --   CLASS 5 -- Hambo Polska
3:50 --   CLASS 6 --  Role-Reverse Five-Step Schottisch, another favorite
4:30+ -- end of classes and possible yoga chill-down session
         
                          Serious porching, rest and dress for the...
6:30 -- 7:30 -- Gypsy Waltz Ball feast...& then the colorful...

8 - 12 pm  Gypsy Waltz Ball      

 Assemble in your finest gypsy rags for all to admire, tho not required.  Music from Powers' recorded collection.   
           
Dress:  An eclectic mix of colorful gypsy attire admired but not required; see photo of last year's ball
Midnight until -- Late night couples varied dancing to live and recorded music; bring your favorites

SUNDAY 
8:30 -- 9:30 Breakfast
9:30  to 12   New Intermediate/Advanced Crosstep Waltz.   Crosstep Waltz in odd rhythms, 4/4, 6/8 and 7/4 time.   Going from Waltz  to Crosstep and back.
12:10 --  1 pm  Review session and closing dances.
1:00 -- Lunch followed by informal dancing music to recordings from the Richard Powers and Atlanta Waltz Society collection.

All are invited to a Dutch treat Sunday dinner 5 p.m. at the excellent Canyon Grill on top of Lookout Mountain.  Let us know in advance if you're staying over at the farm/house Sunday night; bed donation requested.   Volunteers needed for clean-up chores.

For info/registration/housing see info below or email questions
 to  xxxxxxx registrationwaltz04 (at) splittree.org

or send program questions to
Richard Powers at vintage (at) stanford.edu
Split Tree Office:  706/539-2485  

For more Southeastern waltzing, dance with the Atlanta Waltz Society  
at its new weekly Sundays Waltz  in Decatur, GA (photo, Tara and Scott)

LOCATION:  Split Tree Farm is located 20 miles south of Chattanooga, TN and 100 miles NW of Atlanta in the NW Georgia mountains.
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TUITION COST:  Early birds save at $70 if signed up by Sept 17; then $75 before Oct. 8; then $85 after; tuition credit refunds only toward future STF-produced weekends after Oct 29; no food refunds after Nov. 3.  Single dance/workshops if space is available at $10/hour plus food cost with advance registration by phone or email.  Split Tree supports educational opportunities and full-time student discounts of 20% are available for tuition only; some full scholarships also are available to professional dancers and dance majors; these are in addition to work scholarships. Contact Sid at sid [at] splittree.org.

WEEKEND REGISTRATION  LIMITS:  Maximum, 80; minimum required by Oct 15, 40.  We do not anticipate any problem in meeting our minimum for this weekend to make and it is expected to sell out as do most of the Powers weekends.  But please assist by registering as early as possible to ensure the continuation and financial viability of these popular dance workshops and dances with Richard Powers--and others.   Please copy the PDF flyers and distribute to dance tables and to your friends; Split Tree prefers to pay teachers and musicians rather than the post office and depends on dancers to spread the word.

FOOD (optional): $25 (no single meals except by advance registration).  For Friday night, bring your picnic or contribute a $3 donation to the Chef xxxxx's fresh bread and hot soup fund.   For $25, five tasty vegetarian buffet meals will be served for outdoor dining on the decks.  Several work exchange dancers are needed for food preparation, serving and house preparation and clean-up; call the registration office at number below...or send email to registrationwaltz03 (at) splittree.org.
      Deadline for meal tickets is Monday, Oct. 29.  Single meal tickets price:  $5 for Sat/Sun breakfasts; $6 for Sat/Sun lunches; and $10 for dinner Saturday night.

LODGING:   See housing page for info on motel/BnBs and other nearby housing (Hidden Hollow Lodge at 4 miles and Key West Motel at 10 miles are suggested).    There is no charge for tent or RV camping on Split Tree's 200 acres of woods and pasture in the NW Georgia mountains.  There are 20 beds and fold-out couch beds( [@] $20/person/night and floor space is available in the house or studio by earliest registration date.  Also for rent are five new queen size air mattresses for $10/person/night--or bring your own.  The new "behind the barn" cabin has floor space for 6-8 at $10/person/night with full bath.  There is also sheltered camping space in a large barn--you need only your warm sleeping bag, air mattress, and pillow.   Bring usual camping supplies: pillow, sleeping bag or bedding, air mattress, towel and soap, swimsuit for hot tub, etc. 

GENERAL: This is important:  This couples dancing weekend is gender balanced by paired registration.  Register with or without a partner but to confirm you we must pair you by male/female or lead/follow to keep this type of couples dance fun for all.  Dancers must wear clean non-street, non-marking, soft-sole shoes for dancing.  No child care facilities.  No pets or alcohol allowed.  Avoid strong perfumes.  Smoking is discouraged and is not allowed near any building.  See general admissions policy link.

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INFORMATION/REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
Email registrar at  registrationwaltz04 (at) [@] splittree.org or leave message for xxxxxx at 706/539-2485.     

Workshop capacity: 80, gender balanced.  Come with or without a partner but must be paired for confirmation.  You may sign up as a single person and will be matched with a partner before final confirmation.  Although lead/follow roles are customarily male/female, reverse gender registrations are accepted.

Pre-requirement:  Know a basic turning waltz or dance (any kind).  Email waltz lessons (at) splittree.org for into about where you can learn this.  We will offer a basic class for beginners Friday, Nov 5, 6-7 pm and waltzing warm-up 7-8 pm at Split Tree; beginners also can practice at the Atlanta Waltz Society's weekly Sunday Waltzing in Decatur, GA--see www.splittree.org/atlantawaltzsociety.htm.

Quick Registration: Complete the form below, copy and email it to  registrationwaltz04 (at) [@] splittree.org.  And pay electronically via PayPal at the Split Tree web store link below.

The workshop will probably fill through pre-registration so please sign up early.

Adobe PDF one page flyer for printing & distribution or mailing for registration

Electronic registration:           Click here for convenient  PayPal or credit card payment link at STF Web Store  
Email, snail mail or fax registration is allowed but the information below must be mailed with a check within seven days after registering to hold a space.  Or pay by credit card.  Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 80 persons.  Send check payable to: Split Tree Farm/WW2004, 597 West Cove Road, Chickamauga, GA 30707.   Fax:  770.216.1596.

Date:_________________________________

Name (s)_________________________________ Address___________________________

City______________________ State_______ Zip Code____________

Email address____________________________

Phone ____________________________________

Paired with ________________________________  (Must be paired to be confirmed; singles should register but must be balanced by gender or lead/follow to be confirmed; email  registrationwaltz04 (at) [@] splittree.org for status)

#___dancers at $75 (($70 before Sept 8; $85 after 10/8) each = $_________    

#____meal tickets at $25 each=$______ 

# __ CDs:  "live split tree recordings:  the waltzes"  [@] $10 each =  $______

# __ House dorm-style single beds [@] $20 per night per person = $_______ ____ 
(these are in dorm rooms with access to any of 3 house baths/showers or 2 outside showers)

(new) # __ Barn cabin w/full bath floor space for 6-8 [@] $10 per night per person = $ ______ 

Grand total: $___________.   Credit refunds only after Oct. 29.

Deadline for meal tickets is Wed, Nov 3.   Single meal tickets price:  $5, Sat/Sun breakfasts; $6, Sat/Sun lunches; and Saturday dinner is $10.

Individual dancing/workshops:  $10/hour if space available; Sat night ball, $25/person.  Call for reservations:  Split Tree office at  706.539.2485.

Shelter plans:   House/studio floor space ____________ Barn space__________ (A mattress of wood shavings)     Pasture tenting________  Bed____________ (limited; $20/person/night)   Barn cabin w/shower-bath _____  ($10/person/night -- limit 8 on floor)  Motel/BnB_____________ Other?______________

FLIGHT INFO:  Nearest public airport is Chattanooga (45 minutes); Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, Knoxville airports are about 2-3 hours and usually some rides can be found with the help of dancers in nearby cities.

Visit Split Tree's waltz page with links to many waltz web pages, including Atlanta Waltz Society's 1st & 3rd Sunday Waltzing dances.

Return to home page        Visitors:               Updated:  04/18/2007