# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Wedding Dance Classes @ Thursday Night Market! Chico, CA - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join local dancer and choreographer, Ray Hayes, for a series of FREE ??????? ????? ??????? at the Thursday night market in downtown Chico! Save the Dates: Thursdays, August 6th, 13th, & 20th ??? ???'? ???? ?? ?? ???????? ? ??????? ?? ????! You may take classes with a friend, relative, significant other, or even solo! No previous dance experience required and no partner needed for ANY class. Two left feet are welcome here! ? All classes are open to the public and FREE! ??????? ????? ????? ?????: Thursday, August 6th Thursday, August 13th Thursday, August 20th ????? ????? ????? ?????: ?:???? - Intro to Wedding Dance (partnered) ?:???? - Wedding Party Dance (flash mob style) (solo) ?:???? - Intro to Dips & Tricks! (partnered) *Classes are approximately 30 minutes each* ? Classes will take place in the middle of the intersection at ???? + ??? ??????. Same corner as Woodstock's Pizza. [Address: 240 Main St. Chico, CA] ? Streets will be closed for Thursday night Market. ... ????? ????????????... ? ????? ?? ??????? ????? — this dance class can also be applied to Father/daughter, Mother/son, or any other pairing on the dance floor. We will dance to songs like Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”, but the dance can be adjusted to any song of your choice. No previous dance experience required and two-left feet are welcome here. Bring your song recommendations! Participants can expect to learn a simple embrace and a beginner-friendly dance move such as a turn. You may take this class with a friend, relative, significant other, or even solo! ? ??????? ????? ????? (flash mob style) -- One of the best ways to "break the ice" at your wedding is to ????? ??? ????? ????????! A Flash mob is a dance that typically starts with 1-2 people in an unexpected way. As the song progresses, more and more people join in. By the end of the song, a whole group of people are dancing the same dance! This class is designed for people who want a high energy group dance at their wedding AND for anyone who wants to learn for fun! Flash mobs are adaptable for groups of 10(ish) people to 50+ or more. The dance can be adjusted to any song of your choice. And the best part? You don't need a partner! Flash mob example on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_-7co3341w ? ????? ?? ???? & ?????? - Don't let the class title fool you, you don't need any previous experience to take this class. Contrary to popular belief, dips are actually an "illusion" -- a carefully planned position, designed to look like a trust fall. When done correctly, dips should take on little to no weight from your partner. In other words, you do not have to be stronger or taller than your partner to properly execute a graceful dip! Participants can expect to learn a basic embrace, spin, and a simple dip or lean. You may take this class with a friend, relative, significant other, or even solo! ... ???? ???? ??????????: Ray Hayes started dancing at the age of 5 in solo dances like Jazz and Ballet. In 2013, she discovered a love for partner dancing while directing a Lindy Hop (Swing Dance) performance team in Orange, CA. In 2017, Ray was hired at Chapman University to teach Salsa, Bachata, West Coast Swing, and Fusion Dance. She has been invited to teach and perform in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Palm Springs, Dallas (TX), Jacksonville (FL), and Seattle (WA). She also holds a 1st place win in Advanced West Coast Swing at the US Open Swing Dance Championships, 2019. With over 10 years of teaching Wedding Dance, Ray specializes in two-left-feet and creating beautiful dances for your special day. ... ??????? ??????? ????? ???????: Ray offers an Intro to Wedding Dance Package of 2 Private Lessons for $149. Available for couples, mother/son, father/daughter, and more. Wedding party and group dance choreography also available. Email: rdhdance@gmail.com. Space is limited. ... ????? ???! We are very excited to have the opportunity to host these free classes in collaboration with the Downtown Chico Business Association (DTBA) and sponsored in part by the Museum of Northern CA Art (MONCA). ?????? ??? ?? ?????????: @Ray_Hayes_Dance ????????: Ray Hayes Dance https://www.facebook.com/rayhayes.biz Ray Hayes Dance is an LGBTQ+ friendly business. Women-owned. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chico/free-wedding-dance-classes-thursday-night-market-chico-ca/200030484319334 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Entertainment, Sports, Music, dance, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 15 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Chico - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Main and East 3rd Street - **lat**: 39.729646088234 - **long**: -121.83954909736 - **full address**: Main and East 3rd Street, 122 E 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928-5404, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Wedding Dance Classes @ Thursday Night Market! Chico, CA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f785fb533b98562ce79c54e181e0fa89929947375e9b2e24b33b52cc095e3f49-rimg-w600-h315-dc080808-gmir?v=1786072674 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Wedding Dance Classes @ Thursday Night Market! Chico, CA being held? - **A:** Free Wedding Dance Classes @ Thursday Night Market! Chico, CA takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Main and East 3rd Street, 122 E 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928-5404, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Wedding Dance Classes @ Thursday Night Market! Chico, CA? - **A:** Free Wedding Dance Classes @ Thursday Night Market! Chico, CA is organized by Ray Hayes Dance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Wedding Dance Classes @ Thursday Night Market! Chico, CA is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chico, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Free Wedding Dance Classes @ Thursday Night Market! 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