Eye Openers
Registration
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Women’s Social
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Men’s & Trans/NB Socials
Dance Team Performances
Evening Dances
Line Dance Karaoke
After Hours

As you may have seen, the third No Kings national protest march has been scheduled for Saturday, March 28, right in the middle of this year’s hoedown.  This is a huge multi-city rally and march, affirming and non-violent.  Given the current political climate, we know some of our attendees will want to attend the march in Seattle this year. (If enough hoedown attendees decide to attend the march, we suggest marching as a group.  Show off our presence!)

We don’t know the schedule yet, but the October march started with a rally at 12, march at 1, and further rally about 2-4 pm.  Assuming this schedule is used in March, we believe that those who wish to can do the first two workshops in the morning and the last two in the afternoon, missing only the 11:30 and 1:30 workshops, but skipping the post-march rally.  If you want to stay for the post-march rally, you will miss the 2:45 workshop as well.  The post-march rally site is a long walk from the hotel, but doable; you will likely need bus or rideshare for getting to the march’s start point.

We expect to schedule all tracks of workshops on Saturday, knowing that some will be lighter attended because of this.   Stay tuned for further updates about the No Kings march schedule and our hoedown workshops.

8:45 am–12:00 pm, 1:00–4:00 pm, 7:00–11:00 pm

2nd Floor Foyer — Badge Pickup, On-Site Registration, Day Passes, T-Shirt Pickup

8:45 am–12:00 pm, 1:00–4:00 pm, 7:00–11:00 pm

10:45 am–3:00 pm

BIPoC Social
Room 2721

Women’s Social
Room 2721

• Eye Openers will feature coffee, juice, and light breakfast-type snacks
• After Hours will feature light snacks and beverages
• Socials will feature light snacks and beverages

“All Levels” Classes

For dancers who are still learning or redefining their level, ”All Levels" can sometimes feel ambiguous — “Will I be lost?” or “Will this be too easy?”   An All Levels class is designed to offer something valuable for everyone, regardless of their experience.  Whether you’re just starting out, refining your technique, or an experienced dancer looking for deeper insights, the class will provide layers of instruction that match your needs.

• If you’re newer to dancing: The class will help you build confidence in foundational movements while allowing you to explore styling and technique without pressure.  Instructors will break down the key steps so you can follow along at a pace that works for you.
• If you’re a mid-range improver: The focus shifts to refinement — understanding your movement, musicality, and lead/follow connection more deeply.  You’ll explore subtle adjustments that elevate your dancing beyond just knowing the steps.
• If you’re intermediate or advanced: You’ll find value in how you apply the concepts, not just in what you learn.  Higher level dancers can focus on precision, partner adaptation, musicality, or styling variations.  You’ll also benefit from working with dancers of different backgrounds to enhance your adaptability.

“What can I expect in an All Levels class?”

• A welcoming and inclusive space where dancers can work at their own pace
• Instruction that starts with fundamentals and builds complexity for those who want more 
• Opportunities to apply concepts in different ways depending on your level
• Encouragement to focus on quality over quantity — even advanced dancers can refine simple movements!

"How do I approach an All Levels class with the right mindset?"

• Go in with curiosity rather than expectation — every class has something to offer
• Ask yourself: “What can I take away from this class that I didn’t know before?”