Jewish Dance workshop w/Steve Weintraub @Jewish Music Festival, Berkeley, CA, 17-19 Mar 2015
Steven Weintraub—Magician of Jewish Dance (Workshops)
Three separate workshops: register for 1, two, or more
JCC East Bay
1414 Walnut St.,
Berkeley, CA
Workshop registration: $15/class; $25 for two—purchase tickets online
Tuesday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.
Raising the Roof: Jewish Stunts, Moves and Styles (Part 1)
Dancing at a simcha is not only a pleasure; it is also a mitzvah and a gift to those celebrating. Learn to show off with the Bottle Dance, and be part of a Human Roulette Wheel and the Crushing Walls!
Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.
Make ‘Em Dance (For musicians and bands)
Participants will split into two groups of players and dancers. Musicians learn correct tempos and feeling for each dance style. Improved playing guaranteed!
Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.
Raising the Roof: Jewish Stunts, Moves and Style (Part 2)
It’s Yiddish barn dancing! Including the Jewish square dance called The Sher, and a variety of other fun and social dances with ballroom roots.
Part of the 30th Jewish Music Festival
More info: www.jewishmusicfestival.org/events/steve-weintraub-dance-workshops