Have you ever wanted to learn to ballroom dance? Our professionally trained & certified dance teacher will have you gliding across the floor. No partner is necessary.
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Note that this class is available in several sessions, each of which focuses on a different dance. This session will be teaching waltz, a smooth, elegant ballroom style.
Have you taken a basic ballroom class & want to move on? Even if you just started at Gen Con, get ready to level up your dancing. We will be continuing our waltz class.
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We will be continuing our waltz class from the Thursday night and Saturday morning sessions (either class is sufficient preparation). Dancers should be comfortable with the basic box and the underarm turn.
ChatRPG: Using AI Tools for More Detailed World Building in Half the Time
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In this workshop, learn how ChatGPT can be used as a tool to help develop worlds in TTRPGs and create a more nuanced and detailed roleplaying experience.
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Using AI tools such as ChatGPT, learn how to utilize prompts for NPC creation tips and world building ideas in TTRPGs. In this workshop, you will learn how ChatGPT can be used as a tool to create a more nuanced and detailed roleplaying experience. A demo will show in realtime how GMs can spend less time on details and take a broader approach to developing campaigns.
Invitation to the Ball: A History of Ballroom Dance & Culture
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture and find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, and why vampires love tango.
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope not only of gaming but of fantasy and adventure literature in general. Come learn what actually happens at a ball, the history of the dances, and the culture surrounding dance. Understand what makes a waltz Viennese, how you should behave when the Duke asks you to dance, and why a vampire would tango, and maybe even polka, but never samba. This seminar will inform you on the history of ballroom dance and include a discussion about how to apply it in your games and fiction.
Dreamed of performing on Broadway? Now you can! Youll learn a section of Carrying the Banner from Newsies and leave with a routine bound to impress at your next auditionor family gathering!
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Heres your chance to dance to showtunes at Gen Con! In this interactive workshop, learn choreography to top Broadway numbers from the most popular shows. Hear about the history behind the shows, the choreographers involved, and the particular dance style of the number, all while learning steps to the most popular songs. Youll leave this session with a new routine bound to impress at your next theater auditionor family gathering!
Dreaming of performing in an epic dance number? Now you can! Youll learn a section of Revolting Children from Matilda the Musical and leave with a routine bound to impress at your next dance party!
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Heres your chance to dance at Gen Con! In this interactive workshop, learn choreography from a popular movie musical. Hear about the history behind the film, the choreographers involved, and the particular dance style of the number, all while learning steps to the most popular songs. Youll leave this session with a new routine bound to impress at your next dance party!