MONTHLY WORKSHOPS
THE ART OF TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP ~ SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Do you think that technique is the boring part of Salsa? That it might make you look stiff or robotic? Actually, a foundation of great Salsa technique is what allows dancers to be free and creative and look effortless. In this 3 hour workshop learn:
- leading and following technique and tips compiled from over 18 years of teaching Salsa
- containing your space and maintaining your balance
- spinning drills to improve posture, balance and control
- tips on how to remember everything on the dancefloor!
3 hour workshop: $50 in advance/$65 at the door
HUSTLE BOOTCAMP ~ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Already know some or a lot of Salsa? Like partner dancing but don’t always hear salsa music at the functions you go to? With hustle you can apply many of your salsa turn patterns to music such as House, Old School, Top 40 and Disco - it is so much fun! Dance with a partner to practically any song anywhere!
1:00pm – 3:00pm Latin Hustle Crash Course. Learn basic Hustle turns and patterns, hustle technique and how to lead and follow well; everything you need to get you out on the dancefloor!
3:00pm – 4:00pm Hone your hustle skills and take it to the next level with more intermediate level patterns, fancy Las Vegas Walks, New York Walks, hustle styling and more!
3 hours: $50 in advance/$65 at door; 2 hours: $40 in adv/$55 at door; 1 hour: $25 in adv/$30 at door
BACHATA BOOTCAMP ~ SATURDAY, MARCH 17 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
1:00pm – 2:00pm Intro to Bachata. Learn basic footwork and how to lead and follow fun and simple Bachata turns and turn pattern combos.
2:00pm – 3:00pm Learn more intricate and sexy Bachata turn patterns and variations.
3:00pm – 4:00pm Spice it up! Add sexy Bachata styling, Dominican footwork and Bachata dips. Learn how to incorporate the sensuous body movement needed to make this dance look its best.
3 hours: $50 in advance/$65 at door; 2 hours: $40 in adv/$55 at door; 1 hour: $25 in adv/$30 at door
ANNUAL WOMEN'S SALSA RETREAT ~ SAT. APRIL 21, 2012 from 12pm-4pm
Add elegance, grace, flavour and sensuality to your dancing. Incorporate arm, hand and leg styling without interfering with your partner. Build your confidence in a warm, encouraging women-only environment. Look better and feel better on the dancefloor! Suitable for all levels and a great workshop to take with your girlfriends! Please note this workshop will incorporate different shines than those taught in the february ladies styling course.
11:30am-12:00pm Registration & Check in
12:00pm-12:45pm Spins & Turns Technique
12:45pm-1:30pm Styling Drills & Body Isolation Exercises
1:30pm-2:30pm Sexy Shines with Styling & Body Movement
2:30pm-3:00pm Snack Break and Open Forum Discussion (healthy snacks provided)
3:00pm-4:00pm Sexy Partner Styling
