Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this tour has been rescheduled for a future date in 2021. When we finally get to dance together, this tour will be epic!!
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Join Dance Trance for a culture and dance tour of New Orleans! This trip will include special events that you may elect to participate in at your leisure. We have a hotel block at The Old 77 Hotel and space is limited at the discounted rate. It will sell out. At that time you can still reserve if room is available but it will be at the public rates. This hotel is super cool and we would love to have you all together so we can socialize together downstairs and throughout the day. Feel free to select as many events with the group as you like and to adventure out on your own anytime you feel the need. We are here to experience all that is New Orleans! Bring your friends!!

DATES: July 23 – July 26, 2020

Location: New Orleans, French Quarter

HOTEL
The Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery
535 Tchoupitoulas | New Orleans, LA 70130
Web: https://old77hotel.com/

Please take time to review all information on our agenda listed below. There is A LOT to do in NoLa so choose things that interest you and your group. You can do as much or as little with us as you like. Our group rate is limited, so get in before it sells out.

MAKE PURCHASES FOR THIS TOUR:

Once you have made your reservations and paid for your dance package and any additional events, please fill out this RSVP form so we know you are coming:

Air & Travel

All air travel is up to the individual. CLICK HERE to visit the KAYAK  website if you want to check your region for the cheapest flight currently offered.

Reserve Hotel at Group Rates

HOTEL
The Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery
535 Tchoupitoulas | New Orleans, LA 70130
Web: https://old77hotel.com/

GROUP ROOM RATES
Deluxe King
Thursday $107
Friday $157
Saturday $157
*Plus taxes and $1 occupancy tax

Deluxe Double
Thursday $127
Friday $177
Saturday $177
*Plus taxes and $1 occupancy tax

BOOKING HOTEL:
Go to: https://tinyurl.com/DanceTranceOld77
or
Book via phone with Randy Ortega at (504) 599-2114 and reference the Dance Trance Fitness Social group rates. He is in the office Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm CST. This option is especially encouraged for guests who have special requests (like arriving or departing outside of the contracted dates) or if anyone ever has any issues booking.

TO VIEW ROOMS: https://old77hotel.com/rooms/

Purchase Dance Classes

This is a 4 day trip but you can book one or two days if that is more convenient. We do have fun events every day, so if you can come Thursday and leave Sunday that will give you the most adventure. There will be dance classes scheduled on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. The dance class package is an additional purchase for $130 and includes three Dance Trance classes and a cabaret workshop with a famous star from NoLa. You will also have the opportunity to purchase the cabaret show with us on Friday night (see agenda). All registered students will receive a wrist band. Wrist bands will be mailed to you or you can pick up at the hotel from Beth Handline.

The dance package is all inclusive and must be purchased in order to attend any dance class. There are no separate passes. The classes are held in an awesome old fire station close to the quarter. We are also working on Yoga in the mornings at a park location.

SAVE $30! Get dance package now at Early Bird Rate = $130 pp / June 1st rate increases to $160 pp. PURCHASE NOW @ http://bit.ly/GrooveTourDance
Space is limited. Once you register, you will receive a wrist band for entry. wrist bands will be mailed to your address June 2020.

*Dance package purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable

Dance Trance NoLa at Dance Quarter

CURRENT DANCE SCHEDULE – Wrist Band Required for Entry (Early bird $130 / $160 starting June 1st):
Thursday – 6:30 PM DT Break Down with New Roos / 7:30 PM Dance Trance
Friday – 9 AM Yoga in Lafayette Square (bring a mat)
Friday – 4:30 PM Cabaret Workshop 1.5 hrs
Saturday – 9 AM Yoga in Lafayette Square (bring a mat)
Saturday – 11 AM Dance Trance 1.5 hrs

Studio Location for all classes: Dance Quarter (home of Dance Trance New Orleans), 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA 70115. Layfayette Square is right next to hotel. Bring a mat with you for Yoga.

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AGENDA – CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS

Register now for what you want to as a group! Some events are limited and may fill up. We have found some really exciting adventures for you here in New Orleans. You may do as much or as little as you like with us, but we encourage you to take NoLa by storm. It’s an awesome city with a musical vibe. Click on day tabs on left to see agenda and excursions offered for that day. Agenda will be continuously updated, so check back often and use to check for any cancellations or changes even during the event. Click on the date in the left index to see agenda for that day.

Thursday July 23
Friday July 24
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Thursday July 23
Arrival. Check in to hotel.

4:00 PM Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery Bar

6:30 PM Dance Trance Break Down at Dance Quarter (requires dance package purchase for entry). Introduction of new routines for this tour ~ NoLa style!!

7:30 PM Dance Trance at Dance Quarter (requires dance package purchase for entry). High impact class of routines you know and some you just picked up in Break Down.

Address: Dance Quarter (Home of Dance Trance NoLa): 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA 70115.

After class dinner/drinks: Juan’s Flying Burrito, 2018 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70130. No reservations required. Web: https://www.juansflyingburrito.com/

Friday July 24
9 AM Yoga in Lafayette Square (bring a mat).

Highly recommend: Breakfast at Cafe du Monde.

Suggestions:|
Walk the French Quarter.

Take a tour! Ghost & Mystery tours, Voodoo tour, Vampire tour, cemetery tour, haunted pub crawl. Tours can be booked from: https://hauntedhistorytours.com/our-tours/

4:30 PM – Cabaret Workshop with Bella (1.5 hrs)
Address: Dance Quarter (Home of Dance Trance NoLa): 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA 70115. (Requires purchase of dance package for entry)

7:30 PM Cabaret at Whisky & Rhinestones – dress is roaring 1920’s/speakeasy. Go all out!! Tickets are $30 per person: You need to order from this link below to be in our group. Cash Bar. There is a one drink minimum per person. Please bring ID. Address: 523 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130

PURCHASE CABARET ENTRY NOW ($30 pp): http://bit.ly/DTGTCabaret

After Party: (0.6 mi from Whiskey & Rhinestones) Visit the Carousel Bar and enjoy a few drinks, located inside the historic Hotel Monteleone, becoming New Orleans’ first and only rotating bar. We will be already dressed appropriately :).  Its carousel theme and unique design is a treat for the young-at-heart, offering guests a pleasant, subtle rotation around a world-class cocktail bar every 15 minutes. Click here to visit their website. Address: 214 Royal Street | New Orleans, LA 70130 | 504-523-3341.

Late night: Bourbon Street shenanigans

Saturday July 25
9 AM Yoga in Lafayette Square (bring a mat).

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Dance Trance Jam Session (1.5 hrs). Requires dance package purchase for entry.
Address: Dance Quarter (Home of Dance Trance NoLa): 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA 70115.

3:00 PM Mardi Gras World Tour (1 hr) – $29 includes free drink and king cake. GREAT photo ops! Bring your camera. Mardi Gras World is a tourist attraction located in New Orleans. Our group will tour together the 300,000 square foot working warehouse where floats are made for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans. Address: 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130. Please arrive by 2:45 PM. Sign Up now by Clicking Here ($29)


Mardi Gras World: Mardi Gras World is a tourist attraction located in New Orleans. Guests tour the 300,000 square foot working warehouse where floats are made for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans. Mardi Gras World is located along the Mississippi River, next to the Morial Convention Center. Address: 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130

6:00 PM Dinner at Compère Lapin (downstairs in Old 77 Hotel) – Voted one of the best in NoLa! Melding the soul of the Caribbean with the unparalleled flavors of New Orleans, Compère Lapin is a highlight of the local dining scene. Please make your own reservation at: http://comperelapin.com/reservations

Other dinning suggestions:
Dragos
Gabrielles
Bayona
Upperline

After dinner suggestions:
Take a tour! Ghost & Mystery tours, Voodoo tour, Vampire tour, cemetery tour, haunted pub crawl. Tours can be booked from: https://hauntedhistorytours.com/our-tours/

Late night oysters + cocktails:
Seaworthy http://www.seaworthynola.com

Elegant Jazz bar in the French Quarter:
Davenport Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton. Live music. Reserve a table here. 

Sunday July 26

Departure.

Have Breakfast before you leave.

Post your pics for us on social media and tag @dancetrancejax and #dancetrance #groovetour2020. Life is a party!!

QUESTIONS?
Contact us via the form below with questions about the tour. For questions related to hotel stay, please contact Randy Ortega at (504) 599-2114 and reference the Dance Trance Fitness Social group rates. He is in the office Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm CST.