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With Lainey Silver OctOber WORKSHOPS Featuring our... IG B E PPL A PERFORMANCE CLASS/WORKSHOP Saturday’s Oct 6th, 13th, 20th 27th 11:00a-1:00p with The Big Apple was originally a dance craze in 1937. Learn Frankie Manning’s choreography, performed by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers in the film Keep Punchin’. Lainey Learn this iconic routine, build jazz step vocabulary, and gain solo movement con - fidence. The performances are optional. Silver Pricing: $200 OPEN TO ALL (this is for the full 4 weeks. No single session options) DANCE LEVELS H Ballroom Series: Tango & Rumba T 6 with Sophie Cazeneuve . T 1:30p-4:30p For those that have the basics down, and wish to further their Tango and Rumba techniques, as well as add new patterns (bronze/sil - C ver level). Sophie will teach you proper footwork, form and techniques you’ve been looking for. You don’t have to be a competitive O dancer to be a winner on the dance floor , . T Level: Pre Int/Int Pricing: $40 In Advance / $50 Day Of A S West Coast Swing: Patterns You Always Wanted to Know! with Sophie Cazeneuve 5:00p-7:00p Do you know those fancy patterns that the others are always doing and make them look so easy and you have no idea how they do it?! In this workshop, you will learn a musical routine, including fun patterns that look fancy and are all leadable! Level: Int/Adv Pricing: $35 In Advance / $45 Day Of Spins, Turns & Pivots with Robert Vance 2:00p-4:00p This workshop is the answer to all your turn nightmares! It will help solve the mystery of the difference between these three techniques as well as how and when to use them. Among the topics covered: balance techniques, weight shift, rotation and degree of rotation, core usage, spotting, coordination of arms, legs and feet when executions rotation. (Students should not come to class on an empty stomach, but should have had a light snack prior to class in order to avoid an upset stomach or becoming lightheaded. Great For Hustle and WCS Dancers! Level: Open Pricing: $35 in advance; $45 day of Hustle: Advanced with Robert Vance & Zulma Rodriguez 4:00p-7:00p Must have ability to count and turn well in a controlled manner, understanding of leg and foot technique This is the workshop for the experienced Hustle dancer who wants to advance and sharpen their skills! Advanced turn technique will be introduced as well as advanced rhythm changes and partnering techniques. Traveling Shadow, Carousel, Hip Swivels, 2 handed spins for the leader and follower, are just a sampling of moves included in our Adv. Hustle workshops. Level: Adv Int/Adv Pricing: $45 in advance/ $55 day of H Balboa: Pure Bal Power T 7 with Mimi & Jeff . T 12:30p-3:30p This workshop is for those that have some Bal experience. Mimi and Jeff will have you trying out different rhythms and different C connections, as well as working on alternate patterns in closed position to get to feel the most from your partner. O , Level: Pre-Int+ Pricing: $45 In Advance / $55 Day Of . N U S Ballroom: Cha-Cha & Samba with Robert Vance & Zulma Rodriguez 3:30p-6:30p. Enhance your social dancing with more advanced step patterns, styling, syncopations, and partnering techniques. In the Cha Cha section, Cuban motion, adv. foot styling and understanding the Cha Cha rhythm will be covered, as well as patterns such as the Paseo, Two-Way Spot turn, Cha Cha circle will be introduced. In the Samba section, rhythm variations will be discussed as this dance has the most rhythm changes of all the dances. Fallaway paddle & 2way underarm turn will be covered, as well as Samba move - ments such as Samba walks, bota fogos and voltas. Spice up your dancing with a better understanding of these 2 very fun dances! Level: Pre-Int/Int Pricing: $45 In Advance/ $55 Day Of H Salsa Crash Course T 3 1 with Jason Myra . 1:00p-4:00p Open to beginners with little or no prior dance experience. Students will learn the basics and get the confidence to get out on the T dance floor. This workshop will cover the basic foot work patterns as well as lead & follow techniques to start you on your way to C O becoming a fun and confident social dancer! , . Level: Beginner Pricing: $40 in Advance/$50 Day Of T A S Hustle, Adv. Beginner with Robert Vance and Zulma Rodriguez 12:30p-3:30p In this workshop, the basics of this fun dance are reviewed, and we will pick up new information to keep you on your learning path. Topics such as the basic partnering positions and a basic understanding of the slot in which the steps are executed are related. In addition to the 3 count basic, 6 count right and left turns are included. Exciting steps such as underarm turns, wraps and whips, and the NY Walk are taught. Shadow position and cross body lead are also included to produce a well-rounded introduction to the dance that made John Travolta famous! Level: Adv Beg Pricing: $45 in advance / $55 day of H Basic Ballroom Sampler T 4 1 with Stephanie Shapiro . T 12:30p-3:30p This workshop will take you through the basic patterns and rhythms of 6 different social Ballroom dances. Start to learn what dances C can be danced to what types of music, as well as how to properly connect with your dance partner, lead/follow techniques. Music O , examples for each dance will include favorite classics, as well as current/popular music you may hear at social functions. N Level: Beginner Pricing: $40 In Advance / $50 Day Of U S Solo Jazz Workshop with Rachel McMullin & Stina Dallons 3:30-5:30p Did you know that improving your solo jazz dancing not only gives you options when you’re without a partner but also improves your partnered dancing? Expand your solo vocabulary and learn new styling for classic solo moves. Stina & Rachel will cover a range of ideas for both the new and experienced solo jazz dancer. The workshop wraps up with a short choreography incorporating materi - al from the day. Improve your quality of movement while learning fun moves that compliment the swing music you already love. Try this course as a teaser for the upcoming Solo Jazz performance class starting in November! Level: Pre Int Pricing: $35 in Advance/ $45 Day of H Hustle Crash Course T 0 2 with Robert Vance & Zulma Rodriguez . T 12:30p-3:30p In this crash course you will become familiarized with the basics of Hustle so that you can get up and join in on all the fun with the C hustle crowd. The basic rhythm, inside or underarm turns for both partners, cross body lead, the 3 basic wrap turns, and the pop - O , ular N.Y. Walk will be covered. Participants will learn what a half turn, full turn, and a turn and a half is, and when each is used. Basic . T arm styling will be covered and a routine will be taught that can be transferred right to the dance floor. Have a great time while learn - A ing just how much fun this dance can be to do! S Level: Beg Pricing: $45 in advance/$55 day of Hustle Intermediate with Robert Vance and Zulma Rodriguez 4:00p-7:00pm In this workshop, you will be introduced to turn technique and ‘the Egyptian’, and rhythm changes such as double syncopations. Exciting turn patterns will be taught such as Sliding Door variations, the ‘Las Vegas’, Hand Drops, 6 count Reverse Whip, Chasse, Sweatheart, High Rope, and the Diva Walk. Intro to leg and foot technique, lead & follow, and weight carriage will be introduced to make for a more smooth and slick style. • Req: knowledge of basic hustle, counting, 3 count and 6 count turns. • For those who took the June workshop, please note that the material covered will not be the same, as all material listed cannot be covered in a 3 hour time period. Level: Intermediate Pricing: $45 in advance / $55 day of T S Lindy Transitions 1 2 with Stephanie Shapiro . T 12:30p-3:00p The secret to understanding 6 to 8 count moves. C • Pre requisite: knowledge of swing ours and other 8 count moves. O , . Level: Pre Int + Pricing: $35 In Advance / $45 Day Of N U S Balboa Crash Course with Lainey Silver 1:00p-4:00p Learn the basic rhythm, come arounds, lollies, and more! This class is for brand new balboa dancers and for those wanting to brush up their technique. Make sure to wear slippery shoes! Level: Beg Pricing: $40 in advance/$50 day of West Coast Swing Crash Course with Exenia Rocco 3:00p-6:00p This contemporary partner dance is known for its freedom, its sexy, smooth “elastic” look, improvisation and musicality. This style is great for fans of R&B, blues and club music who want to do more than “bump & grind” on the dance floor. This 3 hr crash course will teach the basic patterns as well as lead and follow techniques. Level: Beg Pricing: $40 in advance/ $50 day of H Salsa T 7 with Jason Myra & Sophie Cazeneuve 2 1:00p-3:00p Jason and Sophie will teach you a nice routine and talk about the technicality of it. How to provide a lead so the movement can be . T lead to anyone and how to follow on the social floor any patterns and dance it like you own it ! C Level: Int /Adv Pricing: $40 In Advance / $45 Day Of O , .
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