Attention Dancers!
Weekend Dance Workshops
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Each workshop lasts 50 minutes, with a 15-minute break between it and the next workshop. Please arrive early enough to check in and be ready to start promptly.
American Smooth Waltz Variations
Time: 9:00 AM
Level: Full Bronze to Silver
Instructor: Jim Maranto
Location: The Dance Studio
Foundations of Waltz
Time: 9:00 AM
Level: Beginning to Intermediate Bronze
Instructor: Jenell Maranto
Location: The Elvis Presley Museum Events Center
Quickstep Fun
Time: 10:00 AM
Level: Full Bronze to Silver
Instructor: Jim Maranto
Location: The Dance Studio
Quickstep Fundamentals
Time: 10:00 AM
Level: Beginning to Intermediate Bronze
Instructor: Jenell Maranto
Location: The Elvis Presley Museum Events Center
Elements of Swing
Time: 11:00 AM
Level: All Levels
Instructor: Tammy Wilson
Location: The Dance Studio
Cha Cha Elements
Time: 11:00 AM
Level: All Levels
Instructor: Robbie Greenwood
Location: The Elvis Presley Museum Events Center
Let Yourself Go Cha Cha Routine
Time: 1:30pm
Level: All
Instructor: Robbie Greenwood
Location: Elvis Birthplace Museum Event Center
Youth Show Dance Competition
Youth (ages 25 and younger) are eligible to compete in a Show Dance Competition. Winners will receive dance education scholarships. Competitors dance to an Elvis™ tune. Remixes are allowed but Elvis™ must be the primary vocalist. Total routine cannot exceed 2 minutes, 45 seconds. Youngest competitors will compete on Friday evening. Older competitors will compete on Saturday evening. The actual age break will be determined when we receive all the competition entries. Show Dance Routine Music must be emailed to DWTKTupelo@gmail.com by October 1st.
We encourage youth to also apply for a scholarship to pay for the weekend. Please see the details in the online registration form.
Show Dance Spectacular
SATURDAY NIGHT | OCT. 19 | 6:30PM
There is nothing more fun than seeing great dance performances! Our Show Dance Spectacular will have many fun and exciting performances to see!!
If you have a show dance routine you’d like to perform, please indicate on your registration form that you’ll be entering. The fee is $30 per routine. Routines cannot exceed 2 minutes, 45 seconds.
Show Dance Routine Music must be emailed to DWTKTupelo@gmail.com by October 1st.
The amazing hairstylist, Liz Gunter, will be available for all dancers!
Schedule your appointment today by emailing us at: rubyedel@gmail.com
$50 Hair | $50 Makeup
Elvis Presley™ Tunes by Dance Style
Elvis™ recorded over 700 songs and there are hundreds of remixes. For the competition, any song where Elvis™ is singing can be used.
Our official DJ, Matt Thomson has sorted some of these songs by dance style. This list is not all encompassing but can be a good starting point.
Dancing & Singing with the King™
fun for Dancers of all ages and levels!
Attention Dancers!
Friday & Saturday Package
Adults $200 | Youth* $150
(*Full Time Student 25 and Younger)
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Sunday Only Package
Adults $250 | Youth* $175
(*Full Time Student 25 and Younger)
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Friday, October 27 | Dinner
Fall Chopped Salad (Romaine, apples, cranberries, cheese, dressing)
Baked chicken on a bed of rice topped with a cream based sauce and southern green beans
Banana pudding cups
Sweet tea/unsweet tea
Saturday, October 28 | Lunch
Pulled pork nachos or salad w/chips or cookie
Pulled chicken nachos or salad w/chips or cookie
Takes place at:
Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum
306 Elvis Presley Dr
Tupelo, MS 38801
Saturday, October 28 | Dinner
Garden Salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, dressing)
Boneless pork tenderloin, Mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables
No bake cheesecake parfait
Sweet Tea/Unsweet Tea
Sunday, October 29 | Lunch
Salad Bar: full salad bar setup with cookies
If you have food sensitivities, please email your requirements to dwtktupelo@gmail.com.
Weekend Dance Workshops
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
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Topic: Let Yourself Go Cha Cha Routine
Level: All
Instructor: Robbie Greenwood
Location: Elvis Birthplace Museum Event Center
Youth Show Dance Competition
Youth (ages 25 and younger) are eligible to compete in a Show Dance Competition. Winners will receive dance education scholarships. Competitors dance to an Elvis™ tune. Remixes are allowed but Elvis™ must be the primary vocalist. Total routine cannot exceed 2 minutes, 45 seconds. Youngest competitors will compete on Friday evening. Older competitors will compete on Saturday evening. The actual age break will be determined when we receive all the competition entries. Show Dance Routine Music must be emailed to DWTKTupelo@gmail.com by October 1st.
We encourage youth to also apply for a scholarship to pay for the weekend. Please see the details in the online registration form.
Information coming soon!
Show Dance Spectacular
SATURDAY NIGHT | OCT. 19 | 6:30PM
There is nothing more fun than seeing great dance performances! Our Show Dance Spectacular will have many fun and exciting performances to see!!
If you have a show dance routine you’d like to perform, please indicate on your registration form that you’ll be entering. The fee is $30 per routine. Routines cannot exceed 2 minutes, 45 seconds.
Show Dance Routine Music must be emailed to DWTKTupelo@gmail.com by October 1st.
Information coming soon!
The amazing hairstylist, Liz Gunter, will be available for all dancers!
Schedule your appointment today by emailing us at: rubyedel@gmail.com
$50 Hair | $50 Makeup
Elvis Presley™ Tunes by Dance Style
Elvis™ recorded over 700 songs and there are hundreds of remixes. For the competition, any song where Elvis™ is singing can be used.
Our official DJ, Matt Thomson has sorted some of these songs by dance style. This list is not all encompassing but can be a good starting point.
