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Rock River Development Partnership

Rock River Development Partnership fosters community growth through local markets, cultural events, and educational programs, promoting economic development and social engagement in Rockford, IL.

We&rsquo;re bringing more dancing to downtown Rockford this October! Join us every Wednesday for Let&rsquo;s Dance Bachata, a beginner-friendly dance series where you can learn something new, meet new people and have a good time along the way. Each class will start with a beginner lesson, with new moves and combinations introduced each week. You&rsquo;re welcome to join us for just one class or come along for the whole series! If you attend multiple classes, you&rsquo;ll be able to build on the moves you&rsquo;ve already learned and keep growing your skills each week. No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Come on your own, bring a friend or meet someone new when you get here!Whether you&rsquo;ve always wanted to try bachata or you&rsquo;re simply looking for something fun to do on a Wednesday night, come dance, learn something new and help us bring the community together in downtown Rockford. Come dance. Learn something new. Meet new people.

Let's Dance Bachata!

Puppy Pilates brings together movement, laughter, and adoptable dogs for a relaxed class led by a local instructor and supported by our animal rescue partners. Expect light Pilates, puppy breaks, and time to connect with other dog lovers. No Pilates experience necessary. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! 🧘 Bring your own mat 🐶 All puppies will be available for adoption ❤️ A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to Noah&rsquo;s Ark Animal Sanctuary Come ready to move, have fun and maybe even meet your new best friend! Your registration helps us keep downtown Rockford active and welcoming, while giving local businesses and partners more chances to meet new people. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat if you have one, and be ready for a few puppy cuddles 🐶🧘&zwj;♀️.

Puppy Pilates

Turn your Sunday Scaries into something spooky! Join us for a pottery workshop in collaboration with Three Ravens Pottery. No experience necessary and all ages welcome. Just show up ready to create! You&rsquo;ll be guided step-by-step through making your choice of a spooky ghost or witch&rsquo;s hat, just in time for Halloween. Your ticket includes all materials, so all you have to do is show up and get creative!Our bar will also be open with mimosas available to sip while you shape your spooky decor. 🥂👻 PLEASE NOTE: Your pottery will not be ready to take home the day of the workshop. All pieces will be transported to Three Ravens Pottery to be fired in their kiln. Once your piece is ready, you will be contacted by Three Ravens Pottery to arrange pickup. Guests must be able to pick up their finished pottery from the Three Ravens Pottery location.Come create, sip and get into the Halloween spirit!

Sunday Scaries Pottery Workshop

💃 Beginner Salsa Dancing at The Market Venue! 🕺 Ready to learn some salsa? Join us at The Market Venue at Rockford City Market for a fun, beginner friendly salsa dancing series! &nbsp;$20 per class or all 4 classes for $65 &nbsp;Come by yourself or bring a partner. Everyone is welcome! &nbsp;No prior dance experience necessary Come as you are and wear whatever you feel comfortable moving in! Each class will focus on learning the basics, building your confidence and having fun along the way. No partner? No problem! You&rsquo;ll have plenty of opportunities to dance with others in the class. 🎉 September 30th: Salsa Social!Our final class will be a social open to dancers of all experience levels. Show off what you&rsquo;ve learned, come dance with friends or join us for the first time! New to salsa? We&rsquo;ll give you a quick lesson so you can jump in and see what it&rsquo;s all about.And one important tip: come fresh! Salsa can get warm, so deodorant is highly encouraged. Wear something you feel comfortable moving around in and come ready to have some fun!Come learn, dance, laugh and have a good time!&nbsp;

Beginner Salsa Dance Class

💃 &iexcl;Baile de Salsa para Principiantes en The Market Venue! 🕺 &iquest;Listo para aprender un poco de salsa? &iexcl;&Uacute;nete a nosotros en The Market Venue en Rockford City Market para una divertida serie de baile de salsa para principiantes! &nbsp;$20 por clase o las 4 clases por $65 &nbsp;Ven solo o trae a un compa&ntilde;ero. &iexcl;Todos son bienvenidos! &nbsp;No se necesita experiencia previa en baile &iexcl;Ven como eres y usa lo que te haga sentir c&oacute;modo para moverte! Cada clase se centrar&aacute; en aprender lo b&aacute;sico, aumentar tu confianza y divertirte en el camino. &iquest;No tienes pareja? &iexcl;No hay problema! Tendr&aacute;s muchas oportunidades para bailar con otros en la clase. 🎉 &iexcl;30 de Septiembre: Salsa Social!Nuestra clase final ser&aacute; una social abierta a bailarines de todos los niveles de experiencia. Muestra lo que has aprendido, ven a bailar con amigos o &uacute;nete a nosotros por primera vez. &iquest;Nuevo en la salsa? Te daremos una r&aacute;pida lecci&oacute;n para que puedas participar y ver de qu&eacute; se trata.Y un consejo importante: &iexcl;ven fresco! La salsa puede calentarse, as&iacute; que se recomienda usar desodorante. Usa algo en lo que te sientas c&oacute;modo para moverte y ven listo para divertirte!&iexcl;Ven a aprender, bailar, re&iacute;r y pasar un buen rato!&nbsp;

Clase de Salsa para Principiantes

Join us at Rockford City Market on Saturday, November 7th from 5:00&ndash;8:00 p.m. for Barrels &amp; Vines! Formerly known as Whiskey &amp; Wine, Barrels &amp; Vines is back with a new name and the same great night out. Enjoy an evening of wine and whiskey tastings, light bites and live music throughout the Rockford City Market building. Your ticket includes access to tastings throughout the evening, light bites and live entertainment. Best of all, your night out supports Rock River Development Partnership, the nonprofit organization behind Rockford City Market, North End City Market, our Incubator Kitchen and community events in downtown Rockford. Proceeds from Barrels &amp; Vines help us continue creating opportunities for local businesses, supporting entrepreneurs and bringing people together in downtown Rockford throughout the year. Grab your friends and join us for a night of good drinks, good food and a great cause!

Barrels & Vines

Get creative and get festive with a hands-on cookie decorating class at ChristKiddo! Kids will decorate 3 festive cookies, with all supplies provided, and enjoy a sweet treat to indulge in during the class. The class will be taught by Letty Lilly the Cookie Co., who will guide little decorators through the decorating process and help them create their own delicious masterpieces. Each ticket includes:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">3 cookies to decorate</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All decorating supplies</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A sweet treat to enjoy during class</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Instruction from Letty Lilly the Cookie Co.</li></ul>Please note: All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of the class. Your participation helps keep Rockford City Market a place where people gather, local businesses grow, and new food ideas get their start.

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