Freedom Waltz

When Ed and I met in 2022, I had just started to learn to waltz. Ed has been dancing for most of his life. We both brought different things to the table when it came to how we moved. As we started to connect in our dance, a new approach started to emerge. Fun, playful... not thinking about rules or how we are "supposed" to be dancing. Just listening to the music and letting momentum decide the next move as we stay connected in rhythm. 

Now we feel through our waltzing, using the music and momentum to take us away. With this approach, you can create so much joy no matter if you know your partner really well, or if you've never met before.  Whether your listening to waltz time or 4/4 or any other kid of music. Finding momentum and being free to experiment is the key. Read more about our philosophies on Movement, Rhythm & Groove. 

People do not need formal techniques to enjoy a great dance together. Sure, there are some formal moves we use and teach, but over time, you develop a sense of improv and momentum that carries you through the tunes as you float across the dance floor. Each dance will be different and that's whats so stimulating, forgiving, encouraging, and magical about it! 

We tell people before our classes, this is not your formal ballroom waltz. It's not a performance. Most ballroom dances are crafted to be judged and scored for an audience. Instead, Freedom Waltz is for the joy of the moment. We don't focus on counting or footwork...just groove and play. It is about doing what you feel within the music, being on time, and connecting with your dance partner --  not about being right or wrong. The phrasing and timing make sense to the dancer when they learn to let go and really listen to the music and their partner and what momentum is trying to tell you. 

We teach Freedom Waltz in a couple of different places, hope to see you at one! Ed usually plays the fiddle and we learn a bit about fiddle tunes! Tami goes over mindset, moves, and tips to help you follow and align with the tune and momentum - and forget about the rules! 

2025

• Once a Month: Lawrenceville, GA, Historic Gwinnett Courthouse GCPR - Link
• March 21 - 23: Ohio - PigTown Fling Contra Weekend - Link
• April: Georgia - Atlanta Weekly Contra Dance 
• May 9 - 16: Tennessee - Summer Contra Dancers Holiday (CDH) - Link
• Oct 5-12: South Carolina - Earth Skills Primitive Gathering - Link
• Oct 17-19: North Carolina - LEAF Lake Eden Arts Festival and Contra Dance Weekend - Link
• Nov 7-9: Georgia - Atlanta Dance Weekend - Link
• Dec 26-Jan 1: West Virginia - Winter Contra Dancers Holiday (CDH) - Link

2024

• Aug - Dec: Georgia (Lawrenceville & Lilburn) part of Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation GCPR
• Oct 17-20: North Carolina - LEAF Lake Eden Arts Festival and Contra Dance Weekend
• Nov 8-10: Georgia - Atlanta Dance Weekend
• Nov 15-17: Kentucky - Fleur de Lis Contra Dance Weekend - Link
• Dec 26 - Jan 1 - West Virginia - Winter Contra Dancers Holiday (CDH) - Link

2023

• Nov: Georgia - Atlanta Dance Weekend