Join ATX Fusion at Balance Dance Studios (Studio 10 in the Bravo building) on the 1st Sunday of each month!
+ Want to get in to ATX Fusion events for free? Volunteer for a 30 minute shift checking folks in at the door! Sign up for a shift here:
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**September 7th: Tango Fusion! Class w/ J. Colby + DJs J. Colby, Tracy, & Katie Rose**
ATX Fusion is now a monthly event taking place every first Sunday! We offer a class at 7pm, followed by DJ'd dancing from 8-11pm. We're still in Balance Dance Studios' Bravo building, but we're trying out Studio 10 down the hall, which has a different vibe and a nook with comfortable seating--come check it out!
This month, we're hosting a Tango Fusion theme night! ATX Fusion's own J. Colby Adams will teach a Tango-themed class; topic TBA. J. Colby will also be our first DJ for the night, followed by Tracy Bach and Katie Rose!
SCHEDULE:
7pm: Class with J. Colby Adams
8-9pm: DJ J. Colby
9-10pm: DJ Tracy
10-11pm: DJ Katie Rose
**NEW PRICING**
Sliding scale: $10-25. We accept card, cash, or Venmo at the door.
We believe in making our events accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, so our scale begins at $10. We also want to offer reasonable pricing options for those who can only join us for part of the night. However, we really encourage you to pay at least $15 if you are able, so that we can maintain the quality of the event 🙏
CLASS TOPIC: De-Mystifying Tango for Fusion Dancers
CLASS DESCRIPTION: This is an all-levels class that will explore what Argentine Tango has to offer Fusion dancers. We’ll start with some basic techniques to ensure we’re all on the same footing. We’ll also spend some time with what it means to physically move from the heart, as a lead or a follow. Building from this foundation, we’ll familiarize ourselves with moves like ochos and ganchos, tangling with some of Argentine Tango’s infamous legwork. We’ll run out of time before we run out of options :)
INSTRUCTOR NOTE: Bring soft soled shoes that allow you to pivot on only one foot, or dance in socks (the instructor tends to dance in socks on proper dance floors).
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: J. Colby’s first partner dance love was Argentine Tango, where he learned his appreciation for dance principles. Eventually, he started teaching beginner lessons in tango, and after dabbling in various dance styles over the years, started teaching Fusion workshops in 2018. He leans on his strong background of teaching martial arts when teaching any physical art, and while the skills in our dance classes are more about harmony than conflict, the classes still benefit from these methods.
LOCATION:
We are now hosting our events at Balance Dance Studios! We are in Studio 10, which is located in Balance Dance Studios' Bravo building, just across the parking lot from their main building. The building we'll be in says "Bravo" on it. If the building says "Balance" on it and has a front desk, you're in the wrong place. If you're driving and using Google Maps, you can put in "Bravo Dance Theater, 4000 West Gate Blvd," but this won't work if you're taking a rideshare.
PLEASE NOTE:
Venue does not permit alcohol. Please feel free to BYO other beverages, especially water, dancing is a physical activity after all!
Only soft-soled dance shoes, socks, or bare feet are allowed on the studio floor. Please do not wear street shoes, heels, or hard-heeled shoes on the studio floor, as they will damage it. Help us keep this beautiful venue in great shape!
If you're feeling under the weather or ill, please don't attend! Take care of yourself, and avoid bringing a contagion to a crowded space and dance partners you care about.
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SAFETY AND FEEDBACK:
Please read our Consent Policy, Code of Conduct, and Consent Incident Protocols and Procedures at this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1njq_HesKi3wLKO5CTgrEUzi-pTt-A9hTxx6xzdcFxJA/edit?usp=sharing
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WHAT IS FUSION DANCING?
Fusion is an improvisational partner dance where there's a lead and a follow that isn't confined to or defined by one style. Fusion dancers tend to be familiar with the basics of more than one partner dance (Blues, Tango, West Coast Swing, Brazilian Zouk, Lindy Hop, etc.)
Some examples of Fusion Dancing:
Also check out other Workshops in Austin, Arts events in Austin, Theatre events in Austin.
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