Chicago Music & Dance Workshop – RY Marketplace

Marketplace

Highlights 
– Live shuffling workshop hosted by the top dance groups of Chicago- Learn about the origins and important events that shaped house music- Picnic in a beautiful park in one of Chicago’s most affluent neighborhoods – Chicago Skyline views

– Exclusive party with house music

Description

We will begin the experience by learning about the history of house music, learn how to shuffle and the basics of producing a house track all by yourself! We’ll learn the basics of producing a house record with DJ- ABOYWITHABAG on your own device (iphone, laptop, browser). We’ll also enjoy a picnic in the park while we talk all about house music! The experience will end overlooking the Chicago skyline while listening to the music we created earlier in the day at an exclusive party.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Anyone interested in Chicago culture and music enthusiasts, fans of electronic music, fans of dancing and anyone who enjoys a good time.

Difficulty Level 

Easy, no experience needed Meet Our Local Host
Meet Don. Don is the owner and founder of Chicago Shufflers- A community based organization with the passion for inclusivity of all shuffling dance styles. He has a passion for teaching the community about shuffling and is so excited to be teaching our remotes some new moves!

Meet Sai. Since first falling in love with music, our very own City Manager has founded House Techno Authority, a music label focused on House Tech music, and performs internationally as aboywithabag. He has made a name for himself as a DJ and producer over the years with his blend of musical influences from his upbringing in India together with modern sounds found in the Chicago house scene – all while igniting dance floors simultaneously along the way. Recently he’s signed some of his music to Steve Aoki’s label Dim Mak.

Itinerary
– 3PM Shuffling Workshop
– 4PM House Music Production Workshop
– 5-5:30PM Change to party clothes
– 5:30-6PM Commute to Union Park
– 6-7PM Picnic at Union Park
– 7:15PM – Party!
What’s Included
– Shuffling Workshop- Food – Dinner – Picnic- Ground Transportation – Round Trip

– House Music Production Workshop What’s Not Included
– Drinks – Venue is BYOB for the House Party

Know Before You Go 
– This is an exclusive experience only for RY 

4 days prior to the start of the experience

What is the refund policy?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?

As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager.