NOLA Southern Experience
July 27-30, 2017
Early Bird Registration (Ends June 30, 2016) $135.00
General Registration (After July 1, 2016) $150.00
The weekend package includes two evening parties with light refreshments, line dance workshops, fitness workshops and the All White Sunday Brunch.
Additional Activities:
Instructor's Workshop $45.00
In this two-part workshop, we'll cover these key topics:
Line dance terminology, Line dance etiquette, How design,choreograph and que a class more effectively, Professional responsibilities and business strategies, Using social media to grow your business and presence in the line dance community and much more. (workshop does not have a certification associated with it)
Second Line Umbrella Decorating Class $20.00
Leave this workshop with your own personal New Orleans Second Line Umbrella. Choose from two designs. Feel free to bring items to personalize your umbrella.
Event Schedule
All events are held at the host hotel.
Check out all of the details with attire requests of the
NOLA Southern Experience Jam Weekend.
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Evening Theme Parties
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Line Dance Workshops
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One Hour Workshop with Linda Simms "The Who Dat Teacher"
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Fitness Workshops
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Umbrella Workshop
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Sunday Brunch

The Host Hotel
All events will be held at the:
New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center
859 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, LA, 70130-1754
SLEEPING ROOM RATE: SOLD OUT
Currently 13% plus $2.00 per room, per night, city occupancy fee, as well as a New Orleans Convention & Visitors’ Bureau assessment of 1.75% of each room rate, per room per night in effect at the time of check-in. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
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Overflow Hotel Now Available
The Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center Rate:$119.00
881 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-1881 or Fax: (504) 523-8471
The Hotel is located next door to the host hotel. The rates specified do not include applicable taxes, which are currently 15.75%, plus a $1.00 occupancy fee per room, per night. All taxes are subject to change without notice. A first night deposit is required for each reservation request received upon making their reservation. Guestrooms may be canceled prior to 72 hours before arrival without penalty of a no-show fee of one night's room and tax, however should the guest cancel within the 72 hours or no show, the credit card on file will be charged a one night room and tax. If a guest fails to arrive on the expected date of arrival, the room deposit will be forfeited as a "no-show" fee and the room will be released for the remaining dates reserved. The Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center check-out time is 12:00 PM. Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Discount code is NOLASE. Call reservations number at 1-888-233-1234 or select the reservations link below to the right to reserve your accommodations. The Hotel does have Valet Parking available at $26.00 per car per day, exclusive of taxes. Valet parking prices are subject to change without notice. Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis for hotel guests and are limited.
The Schedule
Thursday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Instructors Registration & Hospitality Desk
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Instructors Meet and Greet
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Instructors Workshop
7:30 PM Dinner with the “Who Dat” Teacher
(Dinner Cost Paid for by Participant)
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Instructors Workshop
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Registration & Hospitality Desk
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM NOLA Hello Party - Rep Yo Zodiac
Zodiac Sign Color
Aries Red
Taurus Green
Gemini Orange
Cancer Violet
Zodiac Sign Color
Leo Yellow
Virgo Blue
Libra Green
Scorpio Red
Zodiac Sign Color
Sagittarius Violet
Capricorn Indigo
Aquarius Violet
Pisces Indigo
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Registration & Hospitality
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Fitness & New Orleans Umbrella Workshops
9:00 AM - 11:15 AM Line Dance Workshops - Rep your City or Group
11:15 AM Power Break
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM “Who Dat Teach Dat” - Linda Simms The Who Dat Teacher
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM See, Taste and Hear the NOLA Southern Experience - Free Time
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM NOLA Southern Experience Mardi Gras Madness Dance Party
(Bring your 2nd Line Umbrella and wear your purple green and gold)
Sunday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hospitality Desk
9:00 AM Praise & Worship
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM All White NOLA Southern Experience Farewell Brunch & Dance
Other Travel Infomation
Transportation & Parking
Airport Shuttle New Orleans - Official Ground Transportation for the New Orleans Airport
Toll Free 866-596-2699
Roundtrip Cost $44 per person
One Way $24 per person
For Private Cab Services Call:
David Crawford 504-289-7278
Chris Crawford 504-494-2066
Oversize Bus Parking $150 per night
Overnight Valet Parking is $34.00
Short Term Parking 8-12 Hours $15.00
Tours and Sightseeing Information
Marriott New Orleans Convention Center Hotel Concierge
504-613-2888
Shopping Expeditions
Riverwalk Outlet Mall with Food Court
504-522-1555
75 Stores 22 Food Vendor
Walking Distance From Hotel
Corner Grocery Store, Outlet Mall, Food Court, Retail Outlets, Local Restaurants, Streetcar Transportation, Casino and Art Galleries. The hotel also has a restaurant and a Starbucks on site.
Note: If you are checking out of the hotel but staying for the brunch your luggage can be checked with the valet staff until you depart the venue.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information email or call
Linda Simms 504-251-0674
Ebony Turner 504-408-1088