January Workshops

SATURDAY JANUARY 13TH “Manhattan Gets The Blues!” with Dexter Santos & Galit Weinfeld Learn about this historical dance through classes on vocabulary, movement technique, connection, musicality and more!

12p-2:30p: Section 1: “Blues Grooves” Level: Beginner (Prerequisite- Either a Blues Crash Course or Beginner Level Series Recommended) Get ready to level up your social dancing! We’ll be working on how to dance to different styles of Blues music, how to get that perfect Blues aesthetic, and some fun moves for you to throw down on the dance floor!

3p-5:30p: Section 2: “Blues, Your partner and You!” Level: Adv. Beginner/Intermediate (Prerequisite: Section 1, 2 months of Beginner Series or 1 month Intermediate Series.) Get ready to get fancy! We'll be focusing on partner conversation, lead and follow dynamics, styling and connecting with the music through rhythm and musicality.

Pricing: Full Day-$60 In Adv / $70 Day Of; 1 Part Only - $35 in Adv / $40 Day Of

ABOUT DEXTER SANTOS: With a background in Ballroom dancing and Lindy Hop, Dexter has studied and collaborated with the best Blues dance teachers and dancers making him one of the most sought-after and admired teachers in the national and international Blues dance scene. As a teacher, Dexter loves spreading his passion and joy for Blues dancing and aims to inspire dancers of all levels with the possi - bilities that this dance has to offer while preserving its roots, identity, and art form. Having taught in four conti - nents, Dexter's classes are known to be inspiring and fun, and are favorites at nationally and internationally renowned exchanges and workshops. Dexter has won first place in numerous Blues dancing competitions around the country and has won the title of Ballroomin' Blues champion at bluesSHOUT 3 times (2007, 2008, and 2010). In an unprecedented feat, Dexter won all four partnered competitions at bluesSHOUT 2010 in Austin: Open Jack & Jill, Strictly Jook Joint, Strictly Ballroomin', and Champions Division. For more information about Dexter, visit his website at dextersantos.com.

412 EIGHTH AVENUE AT 31ST, JUST OUTSIDE PENN STATION (PRESS "#6 PLUS CALL BUTTON" FOR ENTRY) CALL TO REGISTER: 212-244-0011 OR ONLINE AT: WWW.YOUSHOULDBEDANCING.NYC