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These workshops are designed to give intermediate and advanced
dancers a one-evening blast of information about one particular
dance style.
Workshops range in difficulty from accomplished beginner to
dancers with many years expereience. Ask the teacher if unsure
of suitability.
Advance Registration required by
e-mail, phone, or on-line form at least 3 days in advance...we
prefer 1 week when possible.
All Upper Level Workshops are held at the Sapphire Studio in
Christiansburg.
| | ----------- | | | | Level 3-4 Country Two-Step Grab your boots and hat - It's time to fly around that dance floor. In this workshop, we'll be working that turning gear with a real emphasis on turns and positions featuring moves like Pivot, Checked Outside Turn to Inside Turn, Check Turn in Cuddle , and much more. You should already be comfortable with the Outside and Inside Underarm Turn, Cuddle & Cape position, Forward & Reverse Promenade, Double Outside and Inside Underarm Turn, Check Turns from Cape, Promenade to BLOD, and Cross Body Lead.
Monday, 4/07, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3-4 Night Club Two-Step It's time to take this dance to the next level! In this workshop we'll be focusing selections from these great moves:
Dual Outside UAT, R-L or R-L-R UATs for Lady, Left Rotation with Inside UAT, Man's Inside UAT to Side Cross, Traveling Side Crosses, Opening Out to R & L, Right Rotation to Outside Turn, Cuddle, Flip Flop Side Crosses, and Shadow Breaks. Dancers should already know Level 1 material including Lady's Outside Underarm Turn, Lady's Inside Underarm Turn (Left), Left Rotation to Side Cross, 5th position breaks, Belt Turn, Basic with Rotation, Man's Outside UAT, Alternating Outside Turns, Man's Back Pass, Right Rotation to Side Cross, Open Break to Inside UAT & Side Cross, and Side Cross Basics from Belt Turn or Left Rotation.
Monday, 4/14, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 Country Two-Step In this super fast-paced workshop we'll be focusing on switching tracks and positioning technique.
You should already be comfortable with the Outside and Inside Underarm Turn, Cuddle & Cape position, Forward & Reverse Promenade, Double Outside and Inside Underarm Turn, Check Turns in Cape and Cuddle, Promenade to BLOD, Cross Body Lead, Pivot from BLOD, Checked Outside Turn to Inside Turn, Grapevine, Forward & Back Prom in Skaters.
Monday, 4/21, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 Night Club Two-Step We're really reaching for the stars with this workshop. Just look at some of the spectacular moves we'll be choosing from: Opening Out to R & L, Right Rotation to Outside Turn, Cuddle, Flip Flop Side Crosses, Shadow Breaks, Open Break to Double Inside UAT, Peek-A-Boo (Shoulder Catch), Back Spot Turn, and Side-By-Side Walks to Outside Turn. Dancers should already know Level 1-3 material including Lady's Outside Underarm Turn, Lady's Inside Underarm Turn (Left), Left Rotation to Side Cross, 5th position breaks, Belt Turn, Basic with Rotation, Man's Outside UAT, Alternating Outside Turns, Man's Back Pass, Right Rotation to Side Cross, Open Break to Inside UAT & Side Cross, Side Cross Basics from Belt Turn or Left Rotation, Dual Outside UAT, R-L or R-L-R UATs for Lady, Left Rotation with Inside UAT, Man's Inside UAT to Side Cross, and Traveling Side Crosses.
Monday, 4/28, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 HustleGet out your bu-bu-boogie shoes 'cause this class is going to spin you round, right round. (Round, round - get the point?) We will cover some combination of Right Turn, Parallel Breaks, Hammer Lock to Cuddle, Sliding Doors, & Neckloop, touching on turn technique and styling in both 3-Count and 4-Count timing.
Participants should be comfortable with Levels 1-3 Hustle, plus 3-Count timing, including Inside and Outside Under Aram Turns, Cuddle, Hammer Lock, Belt Turn, Link to Closed (Whip-In), Throw Out and Fake Throw out, Alternating Inside Turns, Left Turn in closed position, and Handshake to Arm Slide.
Monday, 5/05, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3-4 Cha ChaMake your Mama proud by making your Cha-Cha shine! We'll get you moving with a combination pulling from 5th Position Breaks, Outside Breaks, Half & Full Chase Turns, Cross Body Lead, Triple Cha Chas (Progressive), & Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn.
Students should already be comfortable with Levels 1 & 2 Cha Cha including Cross Over Breaks, Rotating Basic, Open Break & Under Arm Turns, Progressive Basic, & Solo Turns.
Monday, 5/12, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5-6 HustleReady to turn your world up-side-down and in-side-out? During this workshop, we'll cover combinations of Hammer Lock to Cuddle, Sliding Doors, Grapevine, Variations (amounts of turn & hand hold) on Parallel Breaks, Wrap Turn to Throw Out, and Reverse Comb in 3-Count and 4-Count timing. Whew! this workshop guaranteed to get you dizzy!
To participate, you should already be dancing levels 1-4 Hustle which includes Inside and Outside UA Turns, Cuddle, Hammer Lock, Belt Turn, Link to Closed, Throw Out and Fake Throw out, Alternating Inside Turns, Left & Right Turn in closed position, Handshake to Arm Slide, Parallel Breaks, Neckloop, and Man’s Hammerlock to Comb.
Monday, 5/19, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Workshop canceled for Memorial Day.
Monday, 5/26, , Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 Cha ChaAs Buster Poindexter would say, this workshop is Hot!Hot!Hot! Spice up your Cha with a combination of Full Chase Turns, Triple Basic (progressive & horizontal), Cross Body Lead w/ Inside Turn, and Right & Left side pass.
Participants should have knowledge of levels 1-3 which includes Cross-Over Breaks, Progressive Basic, Open-Break & Under-arm Turn, Solo Switch Turns, 5th position Breaks, Outside Breaks, Half Chase Turn, & Cross Body Lead.
Mondays, 6/02, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3-4 Tango (American)Get ready to dance with a rose in your teeth! We're working the drama in this workshop covering combinations of Outside Partner Basic, Continuous Basic, Open Fan, Rock & Corte (aka Double Corte), Inside Underarm Turn from left side by side, & Outside Underarm Turn from Left Side by Side to Closed.
Rose biters should already be comfortable with Levels 1 & 2 Tango which includes Basic (straight and curving up to 1/2 left), Single Corte, and Promenade Basic (turning Left & Right).
Monday, 6/09, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5-6 Cha Cha"It's a hot one, like 7 inches from the noon-day sun." We will cover a Smooth combination of Right-Side Pass, Left-Side Pass, Triple Cha’s (horizontal), Compass Turns, Figure 4 Pull, and Promenade Slide.
Dancers should have knowledge of Levels 1-4 firmly in their pocket: Cross Over Breaks, Progressive Basic, Open Break & UA Turn, Solo Switch Turns, 5th position Breaks, Outside Breaks, Half & Full Chase Turns, Cross Body Lead, Triple Cha-Progressive, and CBL with Inside Turn.
Monday, 6/16, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 Tango We'll show Gomez Adams how it's done! This workshop will cover a combination of Rock & Corte (aka Double Corte), Inside Underarm Turn from left side by side, Outside Underarm Turn from Left Side by Side to Closed, Progressive Rocks, Reverse Turn, and Reverse Turn to Right Side Swivels.
Participants should have knowledge of levels 1-3 which includes pre-requisites from 3/5 workshop as well as Basic (Outside Partner), Continuous Basic, Open Fan.
Monday, 6/23, 8:00 pm, Registration Details | | | ----------- | | | | Class-By-Request Details TBA.
Monday, 6/30, 7:00 pm, Registration Details |
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