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DanceLife Teacher Conference
2008
August 1-4, Phoenician Resort,
Scottsdale, AZ
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
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Greetings, 
The excitement is building! Hundreds of dance teachers and
school owners from across the US and Canada will descend on Scottsdale, AZ
for classes, business seminars and Rhee Gold's highly acclaimed
motivational talks at the DanceLife Teacher Conference, August 1-4 at
the Phoenician Resort.
With more than 65 inspiring classes and
sessions, the conference will offer fresh ideas for your classroom,
choreography, business and you're guaranteed to gain a renewed sense of
passion for teaching the art of dance!
Gold and his DanceLife faculty live the life; they understand what
you need for your classroom and they will offer you new insights on
dealing with everything from parent relations to ideas for your
preschool curriculum and everything in between. Below is a schedule
updated on May 22.
For additional information, check out the links below or feel
free to email me at rhee@rheegold.com. Looking forward to seeing you in
Scottsdale and have a great day--Rhee
More info . . .
www.dancelifeteacherconference.com
888-i-dance-9 (508-285-6650)
To register online, go to
www.thedanceteacherstore.com
Updated May 22, 2008
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August 1
(Subject to Change)
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8-9
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Registration Continental Breakfast (E, F & G)
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9-9:55
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Opening Session/Rhee Gold--Intro of Faculty (Estrella
Theatre)
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Ballrooms A, B, C & D
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Ballrooms E, F & G
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Estrella Theatre
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10-10:55
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Jazz Technique Inter.
Tremaine
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Preschool Level I
Boyden
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*Marketing Bonanza
Rhee
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11-11:55
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Tap technique Recreational
Gudat
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Pre-Ballet 5-7
Boyden
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*What's On Your Mind
Rhee
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12-12:55
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Ballet Technique Int./Adv.
Rowan
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Choreography for the Male Dancer
Tremaine
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*Build It & They Will Come
Hoffman
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1-2
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Lunch Break
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2-2:55
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Jazz Technique Int./Adv.
O'Meara
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Choreography with Props
Perna
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*Studio Security
Korsick
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3-3:55
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Tap Progressions & Across the Floor
Gudat
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Pointe Class Beginnings
Korsick
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*It's My Office
Rhee and Corso
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4-4:55
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Tap Ages 5-7
Boyden
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Everything Music
Russell
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*Peace of Mind
Rhee
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5-6:30
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Dinner Break
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6:30-7:30
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*Husband Hip Hop
Russell
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Pointe Work Int./Adv.
Rowan
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Class Plans & Syllabus 101
Foley
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7:30
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Let’s Share (location TBA)
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August 2
(Subject to Change)
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8-9
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Continental Breakfast (E, F & G)
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9-9:40
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Visit the Vendors
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Ballrooms A, B, C & D
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Ballrooms E, F & G
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Estrella Theatre
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9:45-10:40
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Rhythm Tap Technique & Combinations
Miller and Ben
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Jazz Combinations Int./Adv.
Tremaine
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I Am What I Am/Check Your Ego at the Door
Rhee
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10:45-11:40
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Turns and Jumps
(Dancing Skills)
Jhung
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Ballet Technique for Adult Students
de Saa'
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Business Roundtable:
Dancewear and Supplies/
Flooring and Tech.
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11:45-12:30
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Mentor, Leader and Teacher - Rhee Gold
Followed by Intro of Vendors (Estrella Theatre)
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12:30-1:25
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Vendor Round Table Q&A
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1:30-3
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Gala Luncheon (A,B,C & D)
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3:30-4:30
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*Family Hip Hop
Russell (E,F & G)
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4:30-6:00
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Dinner Break
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6-7
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Optional Brainstorming Sessions (locations TBA)
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7-8
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Tappin' with Gil (A,B,C & D)
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8:00
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Special Event
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August 3
(Subject to
Change)
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8-9
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Continental Breakfast (E, F & G)
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9-9:55
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Strength: Support & Sabotage – keynote by Ellen Ferreira (Estrella
Theatre)
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10-10:55
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Visit The Vendors
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Ballrooms A, B, C & D
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Ballrooms E, F & G
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Estrella Theatre
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11-11:55
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Choreographed Center Floor Combinations
Jhung
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*Ballroom Blitz-Part 1
Stone
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*Smart Business
McBride
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12-12:55
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Hip Hop/Urban Tap
Russell
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Competition Choreography
Gudat
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*Branding and Marketing that Matches
Wozny
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1-2
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Lunch Break
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2-2:55
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Jazz Jumps and Turns
Lanteri
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Preschool Level II
Boyden
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*Showbiz and Showtime
Panel Discussions with Recital Related Vendors
Rhee and Guests
3 hr. session
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3-3:55
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Musical Theatre Jazz
Tremaine
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Partnering Class
Foley
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4-4:55
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Paddling and Rolling & Combinations
Miller and Ben
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Ballet Technique Recreational
Rowan
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5-6:30
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Dinner Break
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6:30-7:30
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Tap Basics 10 & Under
Boyden
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Brainstorming-Assistant Teachers
McBride
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*The 3rd Annual Canadian Gathering
Foley
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7:30
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*Up Close & Personal--a special evening with the Big Guns
Rhee and O"Meara Moderators (Estrella Theatre)
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*My Wife's a Dance Teacher
Corso
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August 4
(Subject to Change)
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8-9
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Continental Breakfast (E, F & G)
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9-9:55
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*Competition Reality/Competition Convention Directors,
Vendors and Faculty
Rhee Gold Moderator (Estrella Theatre)
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Ballrooms A, B, C & D
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Ballrooms E, F & G
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Estrella Theatre
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10-10:55
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Fill the Stage with Action
Jhung
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Ballroom Blitz Part II
Stone
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Motivated Teacher, Motivated Student
O'Meara
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11-11:55
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Lyrical Technique
Int./Adv.
Lanteri
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Ballet Choreography & Variations
de Saa'
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Panel Discussion
Educational Tools and Organizations
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Q & A with Rhee (30 min.)
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12-12:55
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Visit the Vendors
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1-2
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Lunch Break
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2-2:55
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Int/Adv Rhythm Tap Technique and Combinations
Miller and Ben
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Int./Adv. Jazz Technique
Lanteri
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*Income: What a Good Idea
Rhee
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3-3:55
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Tap Combos Int.
Russell
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Hip Hop
O'Meara
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*Dancing Holidays
Perna
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4:00
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And One More thing - Rhee (Estrella Theatre)
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Free Sessions for
the Husbands
My Wife’s A Dance
Teacher
Led by dance teacher husband
and studio business manager
Tony Corso, this completely
unique seminar is open to
all men who’ve chosen a
dance teacher as their life
partner. Get it ALL off your
chest in this lively
discussion! Discover ways to
offer a better support
system for your significant
other, whether you’re
involved in the school or
not.
Talk to other men who
live the same life you do!
Husband Hip Hop
No one but husbands allowed
. . . the chance for the men
to let that inner dancer out
(behind
closed doors)!
An Up Close and
Personal . . .
A Special
Evening with the Big Guns
Moderators: Rhee Gold and
Nancy O’Meara
We’ve all taken their
classes, attended their
events and seen their
choreography, but how did
they become so successful
and what are their secrets?
Who were their mentors? What
are their thoughts on
“living the life” and what
words of wisdom can they
offer today’s teachers and
school owners? Wonder no
more. We’ll talk about it
all with Rosemarie Boyden,
Brian Foley, Rennie Gold,
Finus Jhung, Joe Lanteri, Jo
Rowan, Gregg Russell, Gil
Stroming, Joe Tremiane,
Art Stone (to name a
few) at this unprecedented
gathering of the leaders
in our field! It will be
like nothing you’ve ever
attended before
Competition Reality
We will gather the
competition directors,
judges, and other
competition experts for this
“first of its kind”
discussion on how to make
the competition experience
better for everyone
involved. The pros, the
cons, age appropriate
movement, scoring systems,
organization, philosophy and
more will be on the table at
what promises to be a lively
discussion
Family Hip Hop
A fun class for our
attendees and their
families. All registered
attendees may bring their
children and significant
others to this fun event
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FAQ’s
Q: Who can attend?
A: One of the things that make
the conference unique is that it
is open to all who have a hand
in the success of a dance
school. Attendees are owners,
teachers, studio managers or
office staff and significant
others. They range from those
who have been in the business
fifty years to those who are
just beginning the dance
education journey! Minimum age
18.
Q: Can you tell me a
little bit more about the two
tracks?
A: The business track is for
those who own and/or manage the
school. The classroom track is
for those who work within the
classroom. With the exception of
a few sessions for
“studio-owners only,” attendees
may move from one track to the
other.
Q: Can My Husband
Attend?
The conference is husband
friendly with special FREE
events just for them. Husbands
or significant others who want
to participate in the entire
conference are welcome; however
they must be a registered and
paid attendee.
Q: For the class track,
will there be dance classes, or
is it just talks and panel
discussions?
A: The event will be loaded with
actual dance classes in all
styles of dance with a focus on
what and how to teach. There
will also be good ole technique
classes, some routines and
choreography, and some ingenious
tips that you’ll use for the
rest of your teaching career. In
addition to all that, there will
also be some discussion-format
sessions pertaining to classroom
issues and teaching strategies.
Q: How will Project
Motivate be incorporated?
A: Throughout the 4-day event,
Rhee Gold will present his
Project Motivate seminars;
sometimes for both tracks
combined, as well as sessions
for each individual track. The
Project Motivate message is a
big part of what this conference
is all about.
Q: What does my fee
include?
A: The registration fee includes
conference admission, the highly
acclaimed conference manual,
four continental breakfasts, a
ticket to the gala luncheon,
special evening events, and
exclusive vendor coupons and
discounts. Additional tickets to
the luncheon may be purchased
separately.
Q: What is the Gala
Luncheon?
A: Each registered attendee
receives one FREE luncheon
ticket. This special event is
scheduled for August 2 and will
feature a sit down lunch, live
entertainment, special guests
and the DanceLife Teacher
Conference Lifetime Achievement
Awards.
Q: Can I purchase
additional luncheon tickets?
A: Yes, additional luncheon
tickets are available for $50.00
each. They can be purchased by
contacting Jill Egan at
888-i-dance-9 (local:
508-285-6650). Deadline to
purchase tickets is May 1.
Q: How do I make room
reservations at the Phoenician
and what are the specifics?
A: All hotel reservations must
be made through the DanceLife
Teacher Conference office
888-i-dance-9 (local
508-285-6650) or they can be
made at www.thedanceteacherstore
.com. Please note: We have
negotiated a tremendous discount
for hotel rooms, reservations
made through the hotel will be
in the $315.00-$400.00 range. To
receive the $169.00 (+ 12.07%
tax) room rate, you must reserve
through the options listed
above. Room rate is available
through July 1, based on
availability . . . book today.
Check-in at the resort is 4:00
PM and check-out is 12:00 Noon.
Q: What is the best
Airport to fly into?
A: Phoenix Sky Harbor airport is
just 6 miles from the resort.
Q: What should we bring?
A: Comfortable clothing for the
business seminars and/or
discussions, as well as
appropriate dance attire for
classes. Bring a notebook or a
laptop to take notes; audio
recorders are allowed. We will
offer a special “literature
exchange” in our business
sessions, please bring your
studio brochures and other
literature that you feel would
be good for the literature
exchange.
Q: Are video cameras
allowed?
A: Attendees will receive a list
of the movement classes that can
be video-taped. It will be based
on the preference of the
instructor to allow or not. No
video cameras will be allowed in
any of the panel discussions,
business, brainstorming or
motivational sessions. |
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