January WORKSHOPS Special 3 Week Workshop Seminar Whitey’s Lindy Hopper’s Speed & Performance Lindy with Bobby White & Akemi Kinukawa PART I: Tuesday’s January 7th, 14th, 21st 6:30p-7:30p (PART II will be Tuesday’s February 11th, 18th, 25th) Dive into the tech - niques and styling of the greatest pioneers of Lindy Hop perform - ance. Champion dancers and seasoned performers Bobby and Akemi will focus on concepts and choices the Whitey’s made that work great for high- speed dancing and jamming. Both Part I and Part II will be three classes each, and both parts will cover a lot of different material from each other. Each part will contain fundamental movement and moves, a Whitey’s Charleston pattern, and a simple, small optional Air Step that will teach the basics of safe and powerful flying. Though both Part I and II are meant to be companions, it is not necessary to do one in order to do the other. Bobby White is a world traveling instructor of Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Solo Jazz, and is a Jazz historian. Akemi Kinukawa teaches dance throughout the boroughs of New York and has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center. She is the founder of Project Connect, a charitable swing dance performance company. They are both members of the Whitey’s inspired performance group, The Harvest Moon Hoppers, sponsored by YSBD..! Studios. Level 3+ Pricing: In Advance-$75 for each 3 week term / First Day of Term-$83 412 Eighth Ave. at 31st, Near Penn Station (Press "#6 plus Call button" for Entry) To register call: 212-244-0011 or go online to: www.YouShouldBeDancing.NYC 4 N Hustle Crash Course A J , . with Robert Vance T A S 1:30p-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 hustle crowd. The basic rhythm, inside or underarm turns for both partners, cross body lead, the 3 basic wrap turns, and the popular 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 arm styling will be covered and a routine will be tseptht that can be transferred right to the dance floor. Have a great time while learning just how much fun this dance can be to do! Level: Beginner Pricing: $30 in advance/$40 day of Spins, Turns & Pivots technique for Hustle and Ballroom Dancers with Robert Vance 3:45p-5:45p 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 exe - cutions 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 5 Both Workshop for $50 In Advance/ $70 Day Of N A J , . N U S Swing Crash Course with Elena Ianucci and Paolo Lanna 12:00p-3:30p Come learn to swing dance in a day. This workshop, led by expert instructors, introduces you to the style of Swing that was born in Harlem during the late 1920s and 30s. We will cover partnering, rhythm and lead-fol - low techniques. The focus will be on 6-count patterns perfect for Big Band swing music! This crash course is great for both newcomers and those looking for a refresher! No partner necessary – everyone will rotate part - ners and make new friends throughout the day! Level: Beginner Pricing: $45 in advance/ $50 day of 412 Eighth Ave. at 31st, Near Penn Station (Press "#6 plus Call button" for Entry) To register call: 212-244-0011 or go online to: www.YouShouldBeDancing.NYC 1 1 N A J Swingout Technique , . T A with Rachel McMulllin S 1:00p-3:00p Designed to give you the techniques of dynamic swingouts - counterbalance, body position, proper lead/follow. 2 Level: Pre-Int & Above (Some experience with Swingouts) Pricing: $35 In Advance / $45 Day Of 1 N A J , . N U S Tango Experience with Jack Hanley & Natalie Laruccia 9 1 / 4:00p-6:00p Introduction to Argentine Tango & culture. This class will be given in SPANISH & ENGLISH. Great for those look - 8 1 ing to practice their Spanish, or for those Spanish and English speaking students. (Light snacks & wine) N A Level: Beginner $40 In Advance/ $50 Day Of J NO WORKSHOPS WEEKEND OF JANUARY 18 & 19 5 2 N A J Salsa Crash Course , . T A with Jason Myra S 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 dance floor. This workshop will cover the basic foot work patterns as well as lead & follow tech - niques to start you on your way to becoming a fun and confident social dancer! Level: Beginner Pricing: $40 in Advance/$50 Day Of Salsa & Cha Cha Solo Work with Sophie Cazeneuve 4:30p-6:30p NO PARTNER NEEDED! Learn solo patterns (also used in partner work) to comfortably learn how to shine on your own on the dance floor, how to practice patterns and technique, and even get a good workout in. A short routine will be taught, along with technique and arm work, giving you a good start to learn to practice on your own, as well as learning choreography. Must know at least the salsa basic pattern. Level: Beginner to Pre Intermediate Pricing: $35 In Advance/ $45 Day Of 412 Eighth Ave. at 31st, Near Penn Station (Press "#6 plus Call button" for Entry) To register call: 212-244-0011 or go online to: www.YouShouldBeDancing.NYC 6 2 Balboa Crash Course N A J , . with Mimi & Jeff N U S 12:30p-3:30p Learn this dynamic swing era dance characterized by an upright body posture, and shuffling footwork with intri - cate variations. The dance was designed for crowded dance floors or small spaces. It originated in Southern California in the 1920s/30s on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach and became popular at the Balboa Pavilion. Laura will teach the fundamentals of both pure Balboa and Bal-Swing. Level: Beginner Pricing: $40 In Advance/ $50 Day Of Out and In of Balboa with Laura Chieko 1:30p-3:30p Out and Ins are a fun move that allow for a lot of interplay between partners. This workshop will go over the basic steps of a few differentBalboa out and in variations. This is the perfect place to brush up on your out and in basics so you can take them to the next level. (Pre Requisite: 2+ months of beg. balboa) Level: Adv Beginner Pricing: $35 In Advance/ $45 Day Of HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020 A New Decade for Dance!!! 412 Eighth Ave. at 31st, Near Penn Station (Press "#6 plus Call button" for Entry) To register call: 212-244-0011 or go online to: www.YouShouldBeDancing.NYC.