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March 27-29, 2026
Eight Workshop Classes
Eight Workshop Classes
Collegiate Shag | Balboa | Lindy Hop | Art of Social Dancing
Two Social Dances
Two Social Dances
Drop-in lessons | Friday night DJ music | Saturday night Live Band
Cost
Cost
Workshop + Social Dances
Workshop + Social Dances
$100 Full weekend
✓ all Saturday classes
✓ all Sunday classes
✓ Friday night drop-in lesson
✓ Friday night social dance with DJ music
✓ Saturday night drop-in lesson
✓ Saturday night social dance with live band
$90 if paid before 11:59pm on February 28th
Workshop Only
Workshop Only
$50 Single Day Saturday
✓ all 4 Saturday classes
$50 Single Day Sunday
✓ all 4 Sunday classes
$15 each for individual classes
Social Dance Only
Social Dance Only
$10 Friday Social Dance
✓ Friday night drop-in lesson
✓ Friday night social dance with DJ music
$15 Saturday Social Dance
✓ Saturday night drop-in lesson
✓ Saturday night social dance with live band
Scholarship
Scholarship
There may be a few scholarships we can connect you with directly via sponsors. However, these are limited, so we encourage you to apply for a scholarship through the Redwood Raks Collective.
If you are seeking a dance scholarship from the Redwood Raks Collective, you must apply in advance (by 3/1/26). To apply for a scholarship, fill out the scholarship application and return it to the studio or email it to: rakscollective@gmail.com
More information can be found at the Redwood Raks scholarship fund website.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring another dancer to attend this workshop, we can facilitate direct sponsorship between attendees. Please fill in the sponsorship section when you register for the event, or contact us through this form.
Schedule
Schedule
Friday 3/27
Friday 3/27
Social Dance @ Arcata Veterans Building
7:30-8:00 Drop-in lesson with Lauren Smith & Peter Flahiff (30m)
8:00-10:00 DJ Social Dance (2h)
Saturday 3/28
Saturday 3/28
Workshop @ Redwood Raks
10:30-11:00 Check-in (30m)
11:00-12:00 Balboa: All Levels (1h)
12:00-1:00 Lunch Break (1h)
1:00-2:00 Balboa: Beyond Basics (1h)
2:00-2:15 Break (15m)
2:15-3:15 Collegiate Shag: All Levels (1h)
3:15-3:30 Break (15m)
3:30-4:30 Collegiate Shag: Beyond Basics (1h)
4:30-5:00 Wrap-up (30m)
5:00-7:30 Break (2h 30m)
Social Dance @ Arcata Veterans Building
7:30-8:00 Drop-in lesson (instructors TBA) (30m)
8:00-10:00 Live Band Social Dance (2h)
Sunday 3/29
Sunday 3/29
Workshop @ Redwood Raks
10:30-11:00 Check-in (30m)
11:00-12:00 Lindy Hop: All Levels (1h)
12:00-1:30 Art of Social Dancing (1h 30m)
1:30-2:30 Lunch Break (1h)
2:30-3:30 Lindy Hop: Intermediate (1h)
3:30-3:45 Break (15m)
3:45-4:45 Lindy Hop: Intermediate (1h)
4:45-5:00 Wrap-up (15m)
Lunch Planning
Lunch Planning
We will have a 1-hour lunch break from 12:00-1:00pm during the Saturday workshop and a later lunch from 1:30-2:30pm during the Sunday Workshop. We encourage these lunch options:
Bring your own lunch (there is no fridge or microwave on-site)
North Coast Co-op (811 I St Arcata, 5-min walk): to-go food, hot bar, deli, sushi
Slice of Humboldt Pie (660 K St Arcata, 5-min walk): empanadas
SATURDAY ONLY: Arcata Farmers' Market (Arcata Plaza 8th-9th and G-H streets, 7-min walk): multiple vendors
Note: The Pub at The Creamery is in the same building as the dance studio, but their food takes a long time to make and you may be late to the next class!
Location
Location
Redwood Raks World Dance Collective
Redwood Raks World Dance Collective
The daytime workshops will take place at the Redwood Raks World Dance Collective at 824 L St Suite 16, Arcata, CA 95521.
Parking: there are a few spaces on the East side of the creamery building, otherwise street parking on 8th, 9th, etc.
Studio entrance is at the end of the courtyard for The Pub off the parking lot of the Old Creamery Building, right next to Bang Bang, east-facing entrance.
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
The evening dances will take place at the Arcata Veterans Memorial Building at 1425 J St, Arcata, CA 95521
Parking: neighborhood street parking along J, 14th, 15th, etc.
Building entrance on J Street
Housing for Visitors
Housing for Visitors
If you are traveling to Humboldt from outside the area, we may be able to connect you with local dancers who can host you for the weekend. There is a section of the registration page you can complete if you are interested. If you missed that section, you can contact us through this form. We cannot guarantee that everyone will get assigned local housing that needs it, but we will do our best!
Artists
Artists
Lauren Smith & Peter Flahiff
Lauren Smith & Peter Flahiff
Peter Flahiff and Lauren Smith are two dynamic instructors with over forty years of teaching experience between them. Based in Seattle, they are highly in-demand, sharing their passion for the great classic dances of the Swing Era. Their classes and workshops are noted for their clarity, humor and high spirits! Learn more about them at their website: https://peterlaurendance.com/
Lauren and Peter will be available for private lessons throughout the weekend. This is a great opportunity to get tailored feedback on your dancing from the pros! You can book a full hour, 30-minute or 15-minute lesson. To schedule a private lesson, email Peter and Lauren directly at peterlaurendance@gmail.com
Young & Lovely
Young & Lovely
Young & Lovely give an engaging and joyfully theatrical performance that invites the audience to be transported back in time to the days of Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. The sisters are always dressed to the nines and enjoy engaging with audience members through coy comments and enthusiastic performing.
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