2020 Professional Camp

All Classes will be held in Salon J. Salon J is located in the California Ballroom. Go toward the Ports O’ ​ ​ Call buffet (back of the casino), take the escalator to the second floor where the Bingo/California area is.

th Monday: International Ballroom & American Rhythm Day - June 8 ,​ 2020 ​

9:00AM Leg action in Quickstep by Victor & Anastasia Focusing on foot speed changes to create more dynamics

10:00AM Picture lines by Victor & Anastasia How to create shapes in different picture lines 11:00AM Characterization of Tango by Victor & Anastasia How to achieve staccato leg action and unique hold ​

12:00PM International Viennese Waltz by Edward & JT Swing, footwork and alignment ​

1:00PM Lunch Break 1-1/2 hours

2:30PM Leg action and movement in Bolero by Nazar & Irina Work on the unique characteristics of this dance. ​

3:30PM How to create speed changes and power in Mambo by Danas & Yuki Work on Musicality and Power ​

4:30PM Lead and Follow in American Rumba by Danas & Yuki Beauty of true partnership

5:30PM Swing Technique by Decho & Bree How to achieve difference between swing and jive ​

th Tuesday: American Smooth & International Latin Day - June 9 ,​ 2020 ​

9:00AM Musicality Of American Viennese Waltz by Max & Tatiana Principles of footwork, swing and sway ​

10:00AM How to create balanced American Tango choreography by Max & Tatiana Is it Paso? Argentine Tango? Or just Tango?

11:00AM New rules about Closed Syllabus in American Smooth by Slawek & Marzena Learn about close, shadow and side by side possibilities ​

12:00PM Styling and Characterization Of American Foxtrot by JT & Eddie Dancing thru the decades to stay in character of the Dance ​ 1:00PM Lunch Break 1-1/2 hours

2:30PM How to create musicality and speed in Samba by Francesco & Sabrina Foot Timing, Body Timing

3:30PM The most important principles of Jive by Francesco & Sabrina Proper foot and leg action and how to create speed ​

4:30PM Rumba Walks, Turns and Spirals by Francesco & Sabrina Beautiful feet and ankles ​

5:30PM. Musicality and Shapes In Paso Doble by Danas & Yuki Relationship between Leader-Follower, story, shapes ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ th Wednesday: International Ballroom & American Rhythm Day - June 10 ,​ 2020 ​

9:00AM Pivots and Spins by Max & Tatiana Making the simplest figures look impressive.

10:00AM Natural and Reverse Fallaway actions by Max & Tatiana Simplicity of teaching methods ​

11:00AM International Waltz characterization, musicality by Slawek & Marzena Best exercises to work on swing, sway and musicality 12:00PM International Foxtrot by JT & Eddie Footwork, swing and sway ​

1:00PM Lunch Break 1-1/2 hours

2:30PM Rhythms in American Cha Cha by Nazar & Irina Body versus legs. ​

3:30PM Cha Cha by Decho & Bree Characterization of this dance’s legs and hips ​

4:30PM Beauty of American Rumba by Decho & Bree Legs, feet and hips

5:30PM Argentine Tango by Marcos & Ruta Learn the details of lead and follow ​

th Thursday: American Smooth & Argentine Tango Day – June 11 ,​ 2020 ​

9:00AM Standing Spins and Runarounds by Max & Tatiana Principles and partnering skills ​

10:00AM Shadow Positions by Eddie & JT Left and right shadow, reverse left and right shadow ​

11:00AM Smooth Connection by Slawek & Marzena The beauty of dancing together

12:00PM. Partnering skills on competition floor by Danas & Yuki ​ True lead and follow to create strong partnership ​

1:00PM Lunch Break 1-1/2 hours

2:30PM The Embrace, The Connection , The Music – by Eduardo & Christy How to teach the Authentic Argentine Tango

3:30PM Creating an Elegant Argentine Tango to get your students dancing NOW! – by Eduardo & Christy

4:30PM Showcase Moves for Pro-Am performances by – Eduardo & Christy

7:45PM Doors Open for Grand Banquet Dinner & Show in the Arizona Ballroom. ​ Bring your name badge for entry!