Ballroomin’ Blues Workshop w/ Kara Fabina & Jen Delk
November 1st, 2025
2:30-7:30pm | $70-$85 sliding scale
Venue: Denver Turnverein Ratskeller
The Savoy Ballroom—Langston Hughes called it “the Heartbeat of Harlem”—was located on Lenox Avenue, between 140th and 141st streets in Harlem, NYC. If the Savoy was the Heartbeat of Harlem, and Harlem was looked at as “Black Mecca,” that places it squarely in the center of the artistic and intellectual soul of Black America from the Great Migration (1910-1970) to the Civil Rights Era (1954-1968).
Many bands made names for themselves at the Savoy Ballroom and numerous dances were either born on its floors or rose to national prominence because of the spotlight that was constantly shining on the Savoy. One of those dances was the Walk.
Join us for a one day workshop, accessible for novice blues dancers, to learn about ballroomin’ blues idioms, developing your partner dance connection, and spending some time in the Savoy Walks blues dance idiom.
$70-$85 sliding scale for pre-registration, if you need additional financial hardship support, please use my contact form to intiate the request. Prices will be higher at the door.
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Coming soon in Denver, a 5 week Choreography troupe series with Kara Fabina & Jen Delk. Thursdays 7-9pm starting January 22nd, 10 hours of instruction to learn a ballroomin’ choreography with the intent to perform* at 2025’s Diversion Dance Event (Feb. 20th-22nd, 2025).
Price $125 | 5 weeks, 10 hours, personal instruction and a chance to perform.
Payment Plans available
*No one is obligated to perform, and all are welcome to join the choreography troupe regardless of their interest in performing.
Local Group Classes
I teach regularly with Legato Blues (FB Page) in Colorado Springs rotating with other dance instructors. Occassionally, I will teach at Shimmy Shakin’ Blues in Denver.
Additionally, you may want to check out Latisha Hardy Dance & Company, Swing at the Loft, 719 Swing, Legato Blues, Aria Fusion, Rhythm N Flow COS for Colorado Springs group classes. In Denver, you can check out Shimmy Shakin’ Blues, Swing Nights at the Pearl, and the Denver Turnverein for group classes for many different dance styles.
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Not ready for a group class? I offer private lessons. No partner needed, and no prior experience required. Contact me for rates and booking.
