Mile High Blues Takeaways Practica with Lila and Dillon

Lila Faria and Dillon Arevalo: Artists in Residence June 23-30, 2025

MHB Takeaways Practica – Register HERE
This practica will be a unique deep-dive session where Lila and Dillon guide you through concepts, moments, and inspiration they took from the Mile High Blues workshops. It’s a chance to revisit material you loved, unpack anything you didn’t quite have time to process, and explore it with fresh insight and guidance.

After the Practica, join us at The Rose’s home for a Cookout (address will be shared separately).

This Practica will be tailored for an Intermediate+ Skill Level. If you’re not sure if this workshop is a good fit for your skill level, please reach out to us at thetriplestep@gmail.com.

If you are unable to attend the Practia, but would still like to get some instructional time with Lila and Dillon during their Residency, keep reading!

Additional Offerings

  • Private and Small Group Lessons
    Click to See Available Lesson Times in LONGMONT and in DENVER
  • Teaching the Beginner Lesson and Mini Private Lessons at The Triplestep’s Inaugural Dance, June 30 at Zero Hour Cafe

About Lila and Dillon
Lila and Dillon have been dancing Blues for a collective 25 years, and other styles of partner dance for over 35. They both carry education degrees from prestigious universities, have taught dance as a pair across the West Coast from Washington to California, and continue their training as active members of the larger global Blues dance community to this day. Together, they have studied with some of the most prominent blues dance instructors across the U.S. As a teaching pair they focus on intertwining connection, partnership, and playfulness with the rich and complicated history of Blues dance.

Individually, they each have experience instructing both locally and nationally. Dillon has taught dance and choreographed performances for high schools, college campuses, and dance communities across both coasts in the U.S. Lila has been recognized on a global scale, judging national-level competitions and teaching internationally in cities like Philadelphia (USA), Vancouver (Canada), London (UK) and Lisbon (Portugal). They are excited to bring this wealth of knowledge and experience to your scene!

Cover Photo Credit to Rachel Bliven
@rachelblivenphotography on Instagram

Blues Workshop Weekend With the Wilkersons

We are delighted to present a weekend of dancing to the Blues with Krystal and Adam Wilkerson, who we’re bringing out all the way from Huntsville, AL. We’ll have two days of workshops, a social dance, and the All Ballroomin’ social competition!

SCHEDULE:
Saturday Workshop 1-5pm – Sodal Hall
Saturday Social Dance from 7pm-1am – Sodal Hall
(includes beginner lesson from 7pm-8pm and social comp at 9pm)
Sunday Workshop 130pm-430pm – The Ballroom

*The workshops are designed to be ideal for folks who have some social dance background, whether that’s in Blues, Lindy, WCS, Salsa, Zouk, Fusion, etc.

REGISTER HERE

Blues Workshop Weekend With the Wilkersons

We are delighted to present a weekend of dancing to the Blues with Krystal and Adam Wilkerson, who we’re bringing out all the way from Huntsville, AL. We’ll have two days of workshops, a social dance, and the All Ballroomin’ social competition!

SCHEDULE:
Saturday Workshop 1-5pm – Sodal Hall
Saturday Social Dance from 7pm-1am – Sodal Hall
(includes beginner lesson from 7pm-8pm and social comp at 9pm)
Sunday Workshop 130pm-430pm – The Ballroom

*The workshops are designed to be ideal for folks who have some social dance background, whether that’s in Blues, Lindy, WCS, Salsa, Zouk, Fusion, etc.

REGISTER HERE

The Triplestep – Blues Social Dance

Beginner Lesson from 7:15pm-8pm with Krystal and Adam Wilkerson
Social Dancing from 8pm-1am
All Ballroomin’ Competition Finals Showcase at 10:30pm

This dance is part of a weekend workshop event, but you are welcome and encouraged to come just for the evening social dance, even if you are not attending the workshops!

Click the link below for full weekend workshop and the All Ballroomin’ Competition details!

REGISTER HERE

Blues Workshop Weekend With the Wilkersons

We are delighted to present a weekend of dancing to the Blues with Krystal and Adam Wilkerson, who we’re bringing out all the way from Huntsville, AL. We’ll have two days of workshops, a social dance, and the All Ballroomin’ social competition!

SCHEDULE:
Saturday Workshop 1-5pm
Saturday Social Dance from 7pm-1am (includes beginner lesson from 7pm-8pm and social comp at 9pm)
Sunday Workshop 130pm-430pm

*The workshops are designed to be ideal for folks who have some social dance background, whether that’s in Blues, Lindy, WCS, Salsa, Zouk, Fusion, etc.

REGISTER HERE