Apr 10, 11 pm: Weekend is gender balanced and sold out; there usually are cancellations and paired or single dancers may sign up by date and time of email by emailing zenwaltzwaitlist [at] splittree.org.
Atlanta Waltz Society Flyer for Printing
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The Zen of Waltz
Waltzing
with Spirit Dance Weekend
led by Richard Powers and Angela Amarillas from Stanford University
at the
Split Tree Farm Studio
in the northwest Georgia mountains two hours north of Atlanta near Chattanooga
"As with past Waltz Weekends at Split Tree, we will combine the
instruction of new waltz variations with concepts of great dance partnering. The
difference is that this time they will emphasize the experience of waltzing over
showing off fancy steps. The waltz variations to be taught will be the ones which feel
the best -- are the most fun to do -- and these will be supplemented by suggestions of
ways to make the experience of dancing be richer for both yourself and your partner.>
You may have come to past Split Tree Waltz Weekends for two reasons: to
learn new waltz steps and variations, and to become a better partner and a better
dancer. The first is in the realm of doing. The second is being.
Both are important, but the 
second is a more sophisticated awareness on your part.
Everyone keeps a list of things to do but how many people keep a list of things to be?
This waltz weekend will emphasize a balance of both doing and being, and may even have
benefits beyond the dance floor as well.
Why Zen of waltz? Because Zen is one of many traditions which encompass living mindfully in the moment. But there are others as well, so this weekend will also include contributions from many American and European traditions. Zen has no corner on living fully in the moment.
This awareness can be:
...as German as the waltz:
Nothing is worth more than this day. You cannot relive yesterday. Tomorrow is still
beyond your reach.
-- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
...or as American as Oliver Wendell Holmes:
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters when compared to what
lies within us.
The past Waltz Weekends have taken dancing beyond the range of material covered in the average dance workshop. This one will as well, but more so.
This will be a time for creating new spaces
inside traditional dance forms, and a time for creating new forms inside traditional dance
spaces.
Expect surprises...but do not expect enlightenment, although it may come unexpectedly." R.P.
Photo: Richard Powers with teaching colleague, Angela
Amarillas Roth
Questions about the program (no schedule will be posted for this exploratory workshop/dance) can be directed to Richard Powers at: vintage [@] stanford.edu Web link: http://dance.stanford.edu.
Floating hardwood floor in 1997
LOCATION: Split Tree Farm is
located 20 miles south of Chattanooga, TN and 100 miles NW of Atlanta in the NW
Georgia mountains.
Click on map page.
TUITION COST: April 10, 11 pm: Weekend gender balanced and sold out; waiting lists for couples and individuals; tuition credit refunds only toward future STF-produced weekends after April 19 ; no food refunds after April 18. No single dance/workshops or scholarships since space is full. 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 April 1, 40 (exceeded Mar 1).
FOOD by Harriette Bugel & friends:
(optional): $25 (no single meals except by advance registration). For
Friday night, bring your picnic or contribute a $3 donation to the fresh bread
and hot soup fund. For $25, five tasty vegetarian buffet meals will be
served for outdoor dining on the decks.
Deadline for meal tickets is Wednesday, April
19.
Single meal tickets price: $5 for Sat/Sun breakfasts; $7 for Sat/Sun lunches;
and $10 for dinner Saturday night.
Zen of Waltz weekend
menu by Harriette
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; air pump provided. The "behind the barn" cabin has floor space for 6-8 at $10/person/night with full bath/kitchen. 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: flashlight, 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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Space: Full
Availability status: green (open) yellow (nearly full)
red (closed)
INFORMATION/REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
Email registrar
Sid/Wendy at registrationzenwaltz
(at) splittree.org
or leave message for
her
at 706/539 2485.
Workshop capacity: 80, gender
balanced. Come with or without a partner but must be paired for confirmation.
Registration buddies are confirmed at once.
You may sign up as a single person but must be matched with a partner before
final confirmation. Although lead/follow roles are customarily
male/female, reverse gender registrations are accepted if dancer are experienced
in alternative roles and are expected to remain in these roles in workshops.
Pre-requirement: Know a basic turning waltz or dance (any kind). Email
waltz lessons
(at) splittree.org
for info about where you can learn this. We will offer a basic class for
beginners Friday, April 22, 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
or at the Split Tree Sunday Afternoon Dancing,
www.splittree.org/sundaydancingatsplittree.htm.
Quick Registration: Copy the form below to your email program, complete the text, and email it to registrationzenwaltz (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 snail mailing for registration
Electronic registration:
Sold Out Apr 10
Click here for convenient PayPal or credit card payment link at STF Web Store
Print version of flyer -- PDF format;
download for printing or mail registration
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 paying persons.
Send check payable to: Split Tree Farm/Zen of Waltz 05, 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 registrationzenwaltz (at) splittree.org. for status)
TUITION COST
$65 before Feb 28; $75 until Apr 8; $85 after April 8
#___dancers at $65/75/85 (depending on payment date;
see above) each =
$_________
#____meal tickets at $25
each=$______
Due to low demand, no T-shirts were ordered; refunds at registration.
# __ CDs: "live split tree recordings: the waltzes" [@] $10 each = $______
# __ House dorm-style single beds [@] $20 per night per
person = $__full_ (limited number)
(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;
showers in both cabins are for use by campers on an allocated basis by
alphabetical listing. For the slightly adventuresome, there
are two hot outside showers, on the back porch and a new one below the hot tub,
which work well for campers or at peak times.
Grand total: $___________. Credit refunds only after April 18.
Pay at Split Tree Web Store
Deadline for meal tickets is Wed, Apr 20. 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?______________ Note: There is no charge for house or studio floor space.
Note: There are 5 queen size air mattresses for rent at $10/weekend and can be used on floor and in the barn or your tent; you should bring your own linens for these. Also there are some other single air mattresses for rent at the same price.
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.
Atlanta Waltz Society: Sunday, Apr 24, 4-6 pm, Richard Powers will teach a 2 hour workshop, "Swing Waltz," in Decatur, GA at Several Dancers Core studio, the regular space for the weekly Sunday afternoon dances. Cost $10. To prepare dancers for the swing/waltz combination prior to the Powers workshop, at Several Dancers Core, John O'Neal will teach basic East Coast swing 2-4 pm with social waltzing and practice time during the workshop.
FUTURE SPLIT TREE EVENTS:
OTHER Split Tree Workshops: Richard Powers, Nov 5-6, 2005, Split Tree Waltz Weekend and Gypsy Waltz Ball; registration opens Sept 1, 2005.
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Updated:
04/18/07