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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.
Previous workshops:
| | ----------- | | | | Subject: Bolero
Mondays, 1/09/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Quickstep
Mondays, 1/23/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: TBA
Tuesdays, 2/07/06, 6:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: East Coast Swing
Tuesdays, 2/21/06, 6:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Beyond the Routine Cha-Cha (Practice)
Mondays, 3/13/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Beyond the Routine Cha-Cha (Practice)
Mondays, 3/27/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Silver Waltz
Mondays, 4/03/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Silver Waltz
This workshop will build on material covered on April 3. Participants must be comfortable with Open Right and Left Turns.
Monday, 4/17/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Tango
Monday, 4/24/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: West Coast Swing
Prerequisites: Ability to dance to music, at least 8-10 patterns, which may include sugar push, left side pass, underarm turn, right side pass, throw out, underarm cut off, whip, cuddle whip, inside whip, and any tuck turn. Any interest in private or semi-private to get ready?
Monday, 7/10/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Silver Waltz
Prerequisites: Ability to dance "open" right and left turns, twinkle action & continuity endings, demonstrating basic knowledge of alignments and outside partner position.
Monday, 7/17/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Night Club Two-Step
Prerequisites: Knowledge of 8-10 patterns preferred, but minimum should include outside & inside underarm turns, left rotation to side cross, fifth position breaks and some other partner dance experience.
Monday, 7/24/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject dance: Fox Trot
Mondays, 1/16/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Tango
Mondays, 1/30/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Night Club Two-Step
Tuesdays, 2/14/06, 6:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Rumba
Tuesdays, 2/28/06, 6:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: West Coast Swing
Mondays, 3/13/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Hustle
Mondays, 3/20/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Rumba
Mondays, 3/20/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Competition Need-2-Knows
Tuesdays, 3/21/06, 6:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Competition Need-2-Knows (and practice time)
Mondays, 3/27/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Salsa
Tuesdays, 3/28/06, 6:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | |
Sundays, 4/10/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: West Coast Swing
Monday, 4/10/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Samba
Participants must be familiar with the Samba Basic and Samba Rhythm.
Monday, 4/10/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Samba (part 2 of 2)
If interested, but unable to attend workshop on April 10, ask Linda for details on what you should know.
Monday, 4/17/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Intro to Country Two-Step
This fast paced workshop requires participants to have solid knowledge of partner dancing.
Tuesday, 4/18/06, 6:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: 3-Ct. Hustle
Participants should have a strong foundation in 3-Count Hustle.
Monday, 4/24/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Intro to Quickstep
Participants must be comfortable with Fox Trot Quarter Turns (in-line AND outside of partner).
Tuesday, 4/25/06, 6:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Bolero
Participants should be comfortable with 4-6 patterned before attending.
Monday, 5/01/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Salsa
Participants should already be comfortable with 6-8 patterns in Salsa.
Monday, 5/01/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Carolina Shag
Experience with East Coast Swing or Cha Cha strongly suggested.
Tuesday, 5/02/06, 6:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Level 3 & 4 Tango
Designed for dancers having completed Level 3 Essential Ballroom or higher, looking for review, fine tune and some new material. Minimum knowledge required is promenade with left turn, curving basic & corte. Workshop will cover as much of the following patterns as time will allow: Open Fan, Outside Partner Basic, Continuous Basic, Inside and Outside UATs from Left Side Position, Rock & Corte.
Wednesday, 6/07/06, 7:15 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Level 3 & 4 Fox Trot
Designed for dancers having completed Level 3 Essential Ballroom or higher, looking for review, fine tune and some new material. Minimum knowledge required is Quarter Turns, Promenade Walk, and Left Rock Turn. Workshop will cover as much of the following patterns as time will allow: Quarter Turns-Outside Partner, Grapevine, Right Rock Turn, Cross Body Lead, 3 Underarm Turn Options from Promenade.
Wednesday, 6/21/06, 7:45 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Intro to Quickstep
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Quarter Turns-Outside Partner in Fox Trot and/or Participation in June 21 Fox Trot workshop. Workshop will be an introduction to Quickstep.
Wednesday, 6/28/06, 7:15 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Level 3 & 4 Waltz
Designed for dancers having completed Level 3 Essential Ballroom or higher, looking for review, fine tune and some new material. Minimum knowledge required is change steps forward and back, and both right and left boxes, rotating 1/4 turn and a pattern using hesitation/balance step. Workshop will cover as much of the following patterns as time will allow: 3/8 turn for both right and left boxes, forward travelling twinkles, hesitation/balance step variations and cross body lead.
Wednesday, 7/19/06, 7:45 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Intro to Viennese Waltz
The Waltz covered through Level 3 Essential Ballroom highly recommended; solid understanding (doesn't mean perfect) of frame, connection, compression, amounts of turn and footwork needed. Participation in Jul 19 Waltz workshop should suffice.
Wednesdays, 7/26/06, 7:15 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Country Two-Step (1 of 2)
Some partner dance experience required. Workshop will cover all patterns from our Level 1 class (in 1 hour!).
Monday, 7/31/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Country Two-Step (2 of 2)
Follow up with more, expanding from July 31 workshop. Knowledge of and ability to dance Level 1 material to medium speed required. Contact Linda (linda@sapphiredance.com) if you have to miss the first part, but are interested in taking the second.
Monday, 8/07/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Level 4 & 5 Essential Waltz
Designed for dancers having completed Level 4 Essential Ballroom or higher, looking for a review, to fine tune, and for some new material. Minimum knowledge required is change steps forward and back, and both right and left boxes, rotating 1/4 turn and a pattern using hesitation/balance step. Workshop will cover as much of the following patterns as time will allow: 3/8 turn for both right and left boxes, forward travelling twinkles, and develope.
Wednesday, 8/09/06, 7:15 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Subject: Carolina Shag
Introducing the Pivot and Belly Roll, two of Ca Shag's most popular moves, this workshop will take your Shag to the next level of Carolina cool!
Prerequisites: Minimum of Level 2 Carolina Shag or instructor permission.
Monday, 8/14/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | |
Sundays, 11/30/99, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Beyond the Routine: Cha-Cha - REVIEWThis workshop is for those dancers who took the BTR: Cha-Cha class in January/February of this year and are finding it hard to remember all the great stuff they learned. We'll review the Rountine and invite dancers to strut their Cha Cha at the Wilderness Trail Festival on Sept. 16 (only if you want to).
Wednesday, 8/16/06, 7:15 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3&4 Rumba (1 of 2)Designed for dancers who are interested in taking the Beyond the Routine: Rumba class offered in September, but are not sure they meet the prerequisites for that class. Students should have completed Level 3 Essential Latin or higher, and have solid knowledge of 5th Position Breaks (Chasse and Fallaway exits), Cross Body Lead, Crossover Breaks, Outside Breaks, Cuban Walks, as well as good partnership skills.
Monday, 8/21/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4&5 Cha ChaMinimum of Level 3 Essential Latin or equivalent knowledge in Cha Cha required.
Monday, 8/21/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4&5 Rumba (part 2 of 2) Designed for dancers who are interested in taking the Beyond the Routine: Rumba class offered in September, but are not sure they meet the prerequisites for that class. Students should have completed Level 3 Essential Latin or higher, as well as have attended Part 1 of 2 in this series, or have completed Level 5 Essential Latin.
Monday, 8/28/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5&6 East Coast SwingPrequisites: Level 3 Essential Swing or above, plus familiarity with 8-count rhythms and tuck turns.
Monday, 8/28/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Beyond the Routine: Cha Cha, Review Participants must have completed the BTR: Cha Cha class offered last January/February.
Monday, 9/11/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Carolina Shag: Mirror Patterns For all those who already know the basics of Carolina Shag and want some "fancy feet" moves. Prerequisites: Level 2 Carolina Shag or above.
Monday, 9/18/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Intro to Viennese Waltz (part 1 of 2)The Waltz covered through Level 3 Essential Ballroom required; solid understanding of frame, connection, compression, amounts of turn, and footwork needed.
Wednesday, 9/20/06, 8:30 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 6 Tango Workshop will examine the lead/follow techniques used in the Double Corte (Rock and Corte) and variations on that move. Participants should have extensive American Tango experience (at least through Level 5 Essential Ballroom), know both the Rock and Corte and Reverse Turn, as well as being comfortable dancing outside-of-partner.
Monday, 9/25/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | More Viennese Waltz (part 2 of 2) Participation in Intro to Viennese Waltz Workshop and ability to dance left turn, right turn, and hesitations at 45 mpm required.
Wednesday, 9/27/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3&4 Single Time Swing
(with application to ECS as time allows) Designed for dancers having completed Level 3 Essential Swing or higher, looking for review, fine tune and some new material. Minimum knowledge required: Ability to get into, out of, and dance comfortably in closed position; tuck turns; inside and outside turns.
Monday, 10/02/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2-3 Samba Intended for those who have taken Level 1 Samba and want to add more pizazz to thier repertoire. Prerequisite: Level 1 Samba or equivalent.
Monday, 10/09/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5&6 Fox Trot Details TBA.
Monday, 10/16/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 SalsaDetails TBA.
Monday, 10/23/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 TangoAssumes knowledge of Level 1 & 2, which includes Basic, Curving Basic, Corte, Promenade Turning Left, Promenade Turning Right. Workshop covers some combination of Open Fan, Outside Partner Basic, Continuous Basic, Inside Underarm Turn from Side-By-Side, Outside Underarm Turn from Side-By-Side, Rock and Corte.
Monday, 10/30/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 WaltzAssumes knowledge of Level 1 & 2, which includes Left Box (with rotation), Right Box, Change Steps- Fwd and Back, Lady's Outside Underarm Turn, Hesitations, Butterfly, and familiarity with alignments. Workshop covers some combination of 3/8 Turns to Right and Left for travel, Side Hesitations (also with UAT), Promenade Hesitation, Fwd Traveling Twinkles, Cross Body Lead & some navigational tactics.
Monday, 11/06/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Silver Fox Trot (1 of 2)Assumes at a minimum, ability to dance all bronze Waltz figures in Fox Trot timing (i.e. through Level 6/7), competency with footwork (heels and toes), navigation, alignments. This hour will cover 2 core silver figures plus at least one more higher level one, and include techniques for partner skills, great movement and timing. (2 of 2 follow up workshop scheduled on 11/27 will be similar format with a different higher level pattern.)
Monday, 11/13/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Fox Trot Assumes knowledge of Levels 1-3, which includes all listed as pre-reqs for 10/23 workshop plus Quarter Turn Outside Partner on Fwd Half, Grapevine, Right Rock Turn and Swing Step. Workshop covers some combination of Quarter Turn in Outside Partner (back half), Cross Body Lead and Lady's Inside Underarm Turn from Promenade, Promenade Twist Turn, Running Steps, Box Rhythm and Application of Waltz moves to Fox Trot.
Monday, 11/13/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | 3 Count Hustle (1 of 2) Pre-Req knowledge TBA; at a minimum some 3 count experience will be required. If interested, ask for more details.
Monday, 11/20/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Tango Assumes knowledge of Levels 1-3, which includes all listed as pre-reqs for 10/30 workshop plus Open Fan, Outside Partner Basic, and Continuous Basic. Workshop covers some combination of Inside Underarm Turn from Side-By-Side, Outside Underarm Turn from Side-By-Side, Rock and Corte, Reverse Turn, Progressive Rocks and Right Side Fan.
Monday, 11/20/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Silver Fox Trot (2 of 2)Assumes at a minimum, ability to dance all bronze Waltz figures in Fox Trot timing (i.e. through Level 6/7), competency with footwork (heels and toes), navigation, alignments. This hour will cover 2 core silver figures plus at least one more higher level one, and include techniques for partner skills, great movement and timing. (Attendance at 1 of 2 workshop scheduled on 11/13 highly encouraged.)
Monday, 11/27/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Waltz Assumes knowledge of Levels 1-3, which includes all listed as pre-reqs for 11/06 workshop plus 3/8 Turns to Right and Left for travel, Side Hesitations (also with UAT), and Promenade Hesitation. Workshop covers some combination of Fwd Traveling Twinkles, Cross Body Lead, some navigational tactics, "Simple" Twinkle, Separation Hesitation, and Natural Spin Turn.
Monday, 11/27/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | 3 Count Hustle (2 of 2)Pre-Req knowledge TBA; at a minimum some 3 count experience, and attendance at 11/20 workshop will be required. If interested, ask for more details.
Monday, 12/04/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 Salsa Assumes knowledge of Level 1 & 2, which includes Basic, Mambo Basic, Progressive Basic, Cucarachas, Fifth Position Breaks w/ Chasse Turn ending, Open Break and Lady's Outside UA Turn, Cross Body Lead, Outside Breaks, Cross Over Break from Cross Body Lead, Man's Back Pass, & Half Chase Turns. Workshop covers some combination chosen from the following list of moves: Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn, Lasso, Double Hand Comb, Full Chase Turns, Left Side Pass, Promenade Swivel, Peek-A-Boo, Spiral, Right Side Pass and Back Spot Turn.
Monday, 12/04/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 Rumba Assumes knowledge of Level 1 & 2, which includes Box (Rotating), Lady's Outside UA Turn, Fifth Position Break (Single and Multiple), Cross Body Lead, Extended Box and Cucarachas. Workshop covers some combination chosen from the following list of moves: Open Break and UA Turn, Cross Over Breaks, Outside Breaks, Inside Turn from Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, and Sitting Butterfly.
Monday, 12/11/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Details TBA.
Monday, 12/11/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Salsa Assumes knowledge of Levels 1-3, which includes all pre-reqs listed for 12/04 workshop plus Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn, Lasso, Double Hand Comb, Full Chase Turns, & Left Side Pass. Workshop covers some combination chosen from the following list of moves: Promenade Swivel, Peek-A-Boo, Spiral, Right Side Pass, Back Spot Turn, Mirror Breaks, Arm Check, Spiral to Head Roll, Peek-A-Boo Variation and Handshake Variations of Previous Moves.
Monday, 12/11/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Rumba Assumes knowledge of Levels 1-3, which includes all pre-reqs listed for 12/11 workshop plus Open Break and UA Turn, Cross Over Breaks, and Outside Breaks. Workshop covers some combination chosen from the following list of moves: Inside Turn from Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, Sitting Butterfly, Peek-A-Boo, Open Cuban Walks, Solo Switch Turns etc.
Monday, 12/18/06, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | BoleroPre-Req knowledge TBA; It is anticipated to be minimum knowledge of Basic, Open Break & UA Turn, Fifth Position Breaks, Cross Over Breaks, Outside Breaks, Cross Body Lead, Left Side Pass and Right Side Pass will be required. If interested, ask for more details.
Monday, 12/18/06, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Night Club 2-Step
Assumes at a minimum, knowledge of Levels 1&2, which includes Basic, Basic Rotating, Outside Underarm Turn, Inside Underarm Turn, Fifth Position Breaks, Left Rotation to Side Cross, Right Rotation to Side Cross, Belt Turn to Side Cross and Open Break Inside Turn to Side Cross. This hour will cover Level 3 and higher figures put together in a sequence (amalgamation).
Monday, 1/08/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Intro to Sliver Waltz
Assumes at a minimum, ability to dance full Bronze syllabus (through Level 6/7). This includes a firm understanding of footwork (heel and toe leads), outside partner and promenade positions, CMB, CBMP, rise and fall, hesitation and syncopated timings. Workshop covers basic patterns and technique for “continuity dancing” in American style Waltz.
Monday, 1/15/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 RumbaAssumes knowledge of Level 1 & 2, which includes Box (Rotating), Lady's Outside UA Turn, Fifth Position Break (Single and Multiple), Cross Body Lead, Extended Box and Cucarachas. Workshop covers some combination chosen from the following list of moves: Open Break and UA Turn, Cross Over Breaks, Outside Breaks, Inside Turn from Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, and Sitting Butterfly.
Monday, 1/22/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 Cha ChaDetails TBA.
Monday, 1/29/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Merengue Assumes knowledge of Levels 1 & 2 Essential Latin, which includes Basic Chasse, Fwd and Back Walks, Outside Underarm Turn (& Quick Underarm Turn), Rotation (L and R), Separation, Single Fifth Position Break, and Box. Workshop will cover a massive amount of patterns to have more fun with the next Merengue mixer!
Monday, 2/05/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 RumbaAssumes knowledge of Levels 1-3, which includes all pre-reqs listed for 01/22 workshop plus Open Break and UA Turn, Cross Over Breaks, and Outside Breaks. Workshop covers some combination chosen from the following list of moves: Inside Turn from Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, Sitting Butterfly, Peek-A-Boo, Open Cuban Walks, Solo Switch Turns etc.
Monday, 2/12/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Cha Cha Assumes knowledge of Levels 1-3, plus knowledge of materials covered in Workshop on January 29.
Monday, 2/19/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Intro to Silver Fox TrotAssumes at a minimum, ability to dance full Bronze syllabus (through Level 6/7). This includes a firm understanding of footwork (heel and toe leads), outside partner and promenade positions, CMB, CBMP and SQQ timing. Workshop covers basic patterns and technique for “continuity dancing” in American style Fox Trot.
Monday, 2/26/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 TangoAssumes knowledge Levels 1 & 2 including Basic (straight and curving up to 1/2 left), Single Corte, and Promenade Basic (turning left & right). Workshop will cover a combination selected from 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.
Monday, 3/05/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5/6 Rumba Assumes knowledge of Levels1-4 including pre-requisites listed for February 12 workshops plus Inside Turn from Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks & Sitting Butterfly. This workshop will cover a combination selected from Peek-A-Boo, Open Cuban Walks, Solo Switch Turns (single & continuous), Left Side-Pass, Right-Side Pass, R-L-R Switch Turns.
Monday, 3/12/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 WaltzAssumes knowledge of Levels 1 & 2 including Left Box (no rotation & 1/4 turn), Ladies Underarm turn Right, Left & Right Forward & Backward Change Steps, Right Box (no rotation), Hesitation Forward & Back, Hesitation Forward with 4-6 Left Box ending, and Butterfly. Workshop will cover a combination selected from Change Steps Development, Right Box (1/4 turn), Half & Half, Side Hesitations (Left & Right), Promenade Hesitation, Right Box (3/8 turn), Cross Body Lead (from Left Box & Forward Hesitation), Side Hesitation with Ladies Outside UAT, and Simple Twinkle.
Monday, 3/12/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5/6 Cha Cha Assumes knowledge of Levels 1-4 including Basic (with & without rotation), 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. Workshop will cover a combination selected from Right-Side Pass, Left-Side Pass, Triple Cha’s (horizontal), Compass Turns, Figure 4 Pull, and Promenade Slide.
Monday, 3/19/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 Fox TrotAssumes knowledge of Levels 1&2 including Forward Basic, Left Rock, Left Rock Turn, Promenade Walk, Backward Basic, Quarter Turns (in-line with partner), Promenade with Ladies Outside UA Turn (on QQ), and Swing Step. Workshop will cover a combination selected from Quarter Turns (outside partner), Grapevine, Right Rock Turn, Swing Step with Outside UA Turn, Cross Body Lead, Promenade with Outside UA Turn (on slow).
Monday, 3/19/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 West Coast Swing (1 of 2) Assumes knowledge of Levels 1-3 including Sugar Push, Underarm Turn, Starter Step, Underarm Cut-off, Throw Out, Side Pass (from handshake), Left Side Pass, Whip (with both inside turn & outside turn ending), Cuddle (or basket) Whip, Tuck Turn from Closed position and Left Side Pass, Belt Turn in Side Pass, Inside Turn in Side Pass and Whip In.
Monday, 3/26/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 TangoAssumes knowledge of levels 1-3 including pre-requisites from March 5 workshop as well as Basic (Outside Partner), Continuous Basic, Open Fan. Workshop will cover a combination selected from 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.
Monday, 3/26/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 West Coast Swing (2 of 2)Assumes knowledge of Levels 1-3 which includes Sugar Push, Underarm Turn, Starter Step, Underarm Cut-off, Throw Out, Side Pass (from handshake), Left Side Pass, Whip (with both inside turn & outside turn ending), Cuddle (or basket) Whip, Tuck Turn from Closed position and Left Side Pass, Belt Turn in Side Pass, Inside Turn in Side Pass and Whip In.
Monday, 4/02/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 WaltzAssumes knowledge of levels 1-3 which includes pre-requisites from 3/12 workshop as well as Change Steps Development, Right Box (1/4 turn), Half & Half, Side Hesitations (Left & Right), Promenade Hesitation. Workshop will cover a combination of Right Box (3/8 turn), Cross Body Lead (from Left Box & Forward Hesitation), Side Hesitation with Ladies Outside UAT, Simple Twinkle, Butterfly with Solo Turns, Develope, and Forward Traveling Twinkles.
Monday, 4/02/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 SalsaAssumes knowledge of levels 1 & 2 which includes Basic, Fifth Position Breaks with Chasse Turn ending, Open Break and Ladies UA Turn, Cross Body Lead, Cross Over Breaks, Outside Breaks, Half Chase Turns, Alternating Turns with Man’s Back Pass. This workshop will cover a combination of Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn, Full Chase Turns, Double Hand Comb from Man’s Back Pass. Lasso, Left Side Pass, Promenade Swivel, Peak-A-Boo, Spiral, Right Side Pass, & Back Spot Turn.
Monday, 4/09/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Fox TrotAssumes knowledge of levels 1-3 which includes pre-requisites from 3/19 workshop as well as Quarter Turns (outside partner on 1st half), Grapevine, Right Rock Turn, Swing Step with Outside UA Turn. Workshop will cover a combination of Quarter Turns (outside partner on 2nd half), Promenade with Outside UA Turn (on slow), Left Rock with Inside Turn, Left Box, Cross Body Lead, and Promenade with Ladies Inside UA Turn on QQ.
Monday, 4/09/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 HustleAssumes knowledge of levels 1&2 which includes Basic (with and without rotation), Inside and Outside UA Turns, Cuddle, Hammer Lock, Belt Turn, Link to Closed, Throw Out and Fake Throw out. Workshop will cover a combination of Alternating Inside Turns, Left Turn in Closed Position, Handshake to Arm Slide, Hammer Lock to Cuddle, Right Turn, Parallel Breaks in Cape Position, and Head Loop to Double Over Head (necklace).
Monday, 4/16/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5/6 TangoAssumes knowledge of level 1-4 which includes pre-requisites from 3/26 workshop as well as Rock & Corte (aka Double Corte), Inside Underarm Turn from left side by side, & Outside Underarm Turn from Left Side by Side to Closed. Workshop with cover a combination of Progressive Rocks, Reverse Turn, Reverse Turn to Right Side Swivels, Shadow Rocks, Right Side Fan and Corte with Roll Out.
Monday, 4/16/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 Single Time SwingAssumes knowledge of levels 1 & 2 which includes Basic (with and without rotation), Outside and Inside UA Turns, Belt Turn, Basic in closed (with and without rotation), Hammer Lock, Cuddle, Link to Closed, and Throw Out. Workshop will cover a combination of Alternating Inside Turns, Handshake Tuck Turn (with Free Spin), Handshake to Arm Slide, 4 Walks/ 4 Kicks, Fake Throw Out, American Turn, Continuous American Turn, and Parallel Breaks.
Monday, 4/23/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5/6 WaltzAssumes knowledge of levels 1-4 which includes pre-requisites from 4/2 workshop as well as Right Box (3/8 turn), Cross Body Lead (from Left Box & Forward Hesitation), Side Hesitation with Ladies Outside UAT, and Simple Twinkle. Workshop will cover a combination of Butterfly with Solo Turns, Develope, Forward Traveling Twinkles, Triple Twinkle, and others.
Monday, 4/23/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 East Coast SwingAssumes knowledge of levels 1&2 which includes Basic (with and without rotation) Inside and Outside UA Turn, Basic in Closed Position (with and without rotation), Hammerlock, Cuddle, Belt Turn, Link to Closed, and Throw Out. Workshop will cover a combination of Alternating Inside Turns, Handshake Tuck Turn (w/ Free Spin), Handshake to Arm Slide, and 4 Walks/4 Kicks.
Monday, 4/30/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5/6 Fox TrotAssumes knowledge of levels 1-4 which includes pre requisites from 4/9 workshop as well as Quarter Turns (outside partner on 2nd half), Promenade with Outside UA Turn (on slow) and Cross Body Lead. Workshop will cover a combination of Left Rock with Inside Turn, Left Box, Promenade with Ladies Inside UA Turn on QQ, and others.
Monday, 4/30/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Hustle Assumes knowledge of levels 1-3 which includes Basic (with and without rotation), Inside and Outside UA Turns, Cuddle, Hammer Lock, Belt Turn, Link to Closed, Throw Out and Fake Throw out, Alternating Inside Turns, Left Turn in closed position & Handshake to Arm Slide. Workshop will cover some combination of Right turn, parallel breaks, head loop, hammerlock to cuddle, grapevine, man's hammerlock, sliding doors.
Monday, 5/07/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2/3 Samba Assumes Level 1 Knowledge which includes Basic, Basic rotating, 5th position breaks(whisks), Box, Box rotating, Samba walks in Promenade Position, Botafogos in Promenade Position, Side Basic, Open Break & Under Arm Turn. This workshop will cover some variation of Stationary Samba walks, extended box, Botafogos in Counter Promenade Position, Criss Cross Botafogos, & backward & forward traveling Botafogos.
Monday, 5/07/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Single Time Swing Assumes knowledge of levels 1 -3 which includes Basic (with and without rotation), Outside and Inside UA Turns, Belt Turn, Basic in closed (with and without rotation), Hammer Lock, Cuddle, Link to Closed, Throw Out, Alternating Inside Turns, Handshake Tuck Turn (with Free Spin), Handshake to Arm Slide, & 4 Walks/ 4 Kicks. Workshop will cover a combination of Fake Throw Out, American Turn, Continuous American Turn, Parallel Breaks & more.
Monday, 5/14/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Quickstep (Part 1 of 2) Participants must have knowledge of levels 1-4 Fox Trot and must especially be comfortable dancing the Grapevine and Quarter Turns both in-line AND outside partner. Workshop will introduce a selection of essential traveling and cornering steps.
Monday, 5/14/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 East Coast Swing Details TBA.
Monday, 5/21/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Quickstep (Part 2 of 2) Participants should have attended the workshop on 5/14 or have covered similar material previously or in private lessons. (Contact instructor for details.) They must have knowledge of levels 1-4 Fox Trot and must especially be comfortable dancing the Grapevine and Quarter Turns both in-line AND outside partner. Workshop will introduce a selection of essential traveling and cornering steps.
Monday, 5/21/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Silver Fox Trot Assumes at a minimum, ability to dance all bronze Waltz figures in
Fox Trot 'box" timing (i.e. through Level 6/7) PLUS experience
with Open Left Turn and Open Right Turn covered in our Intro to
Silver Fox Trot workshops, competency with footwork (heels &
toes), navigation, alignments. This hour will mostly add new
figures with minimal review from the "Intro to" workshop.
Monday, 6/04/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 Salsa Assumes knowledge of Level 1 & 2, which includes Basic, Mambo
Basic, Progressive Basic, Cucarachas, Fifth Position Breaks w/
Chasse Turn ending, Open Break and Lady's Outside UA Turn, Cross
Body Lead, Outside Breaks, Cross Over Break from Cross Body Lead,
Man's Back Pass, & Half Chase Turns. Workshop covers some
combination chosen from the following list of moves: Cross Body
Lead with Inside Turn, Lasso, Double Hand Comb, Full Chase Turns,
Left Side Pass, Promenade Swivel, Peek-A-Boo, Spiral, Right Side
Pass and Back Spot Turn.
Monday, 6/04/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5/6 East Coast Swing Assumes knowledge of levels 1-4 which includes Basic (with and
without rotation) Inside and Outside UA Turn, Basic in Closed
Position (with and without rotation), Hammerlock, Cuddle, Belt
Turn, Link to Closed, Throw Out, Alternating Inside Turns,
Handshake Tuck Turn (w/ Free Spin), Handshake to Arm Slide, and 4
Walks/4 Kicks, Fake Throw Out, Continuous American Turn, Parallel
Breaks and Head Loop to Double Overhead (Necklace). Workshop will
cover a combination of Lindy Circle, Peek-A-Boo, Sliding Doors,
Hen Peck, Tuck Turn (from closed position), Shadow Catch with
Wrist Spin, Whip, and Whip with Outside Turn (maybe Whip with
Inside Turn).
Monday, 6/11/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | |
Level 5/6 4 Count HustleAssumes knowledge of levels 1-4 which includes Basic (with and
without rotation), Inside and Outside UA Turns, Cuddle, Hammer
Lock, Belt Turn, Link to Closed, Throw Out and Fake Throw out,
Alternating Inside Turns, Left Turn & Right Turn in closed
position, Handshake to Arm Slide, Parallel Breaks, Head Loop to
Double Overhead (Necklace), Man’s Hammerlock to Comb. Workshop
will cover some combination 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.
Monday, 6/18/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2/3 Bolero Assumes knowledge of the “Drop and Drift” styling that is unique to Bolero plus ability to dance Level 1 figures (Basic, Basic rotating, Cross Over Breaks, Open Break & Underarm Turn, 5^th position breaks, and Outside Breaks). This workshop could include Cross Body Lead, Left Side Pass, Solo Turns, Right Side Pass, Sitting Butterfly, Peek-A-Boo, Cuddle Whip, Back Spot Turn possibly in combination with pre-requisite patterns.
Monday, 6/25/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Intro to Lindy Hop (part 1 of 2)A whirlwind tour, Intro to Lindy will cover material from Level 1 and 2 classes at an accelerated pace. Prerequisites: Level 2 Essential Swing, plus experience using 8-beat patterns and solid foundation in Swing styles in general.
Monday, 7/09/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Intro to Lindy Hop (part 2 of 2)Students should have attended Part 1 on 7/09 or have made arrangements with the teacher to make up the material.
Monday, 7/16/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4/5 Salsa Assumes knowledge of Level 1 & 2, which includes Basic, Mambo Basic, Progressive Basic, Cucarachas, Fifth Position Breaks w/ Chasse Turn ending, Open Break and Lady's Outside UA Turn, Cross Body Lead, Outside Breaks, Cross Over Break from Cross Body Lead, Man's Back Pass, & Half Chase Turns. Workshop covers some combination chosen from the following list of moves: Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn, Lasso, Double Hand Comb, Full Chase Turns, Left Side Pass, Promenade Swivel, Peek-A-Boo, Spiral, Right Side Pass, Back Spot Turn, and more.
Monday, 7/23/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2/3 Night Club 2Assumes knowledge Level 1 including Basic (also with slight Rotation to Right), Lady's Outside Underarm Turn (UAT, Right), Lady's Inside Underarm Turn (UAT, Left), Left Rotation to Side Cross, and 5^th position breaks. This workshop could include Man's Outside UAT, Alternating Outside Turns (switch turns), Right Rotation to Side Cross, Belt Turn, Open Break to Inside UAT & Side Cross.
Monday, 7/30/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2 Carolina ShagAssumes knowledge of Level 1 which includes Basic, Starter Step,
Throw Out, Under-arm Cut Off, Female Turn, Male Turn, Solo Turns,
& Cross Over Basic. This workshop will cover a combination pulling from a Tuck Turn, Side Pass, Tuck from Side
Pass, Triple Basic, & Kick Back w/ Lean.
Monday, 8/06/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2/3 Carolina Shag Assumes knowledge of Level 1 which includes Basic, Starter Step, Throw Out, Under-arm Cut Off, Female Turn, Male Turn, Solo Turns, & Cross Over Basic. This workshop will cover a combination pulling from material listed in previous Carolina Shag workshop as well as Pivot, Belly Roll, Funky Applejack, Stutter Step & Break Away.
Monday, 8/13/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | International Waltz Assumes knowledge of at least Level 3 Waltz which includes Left Box (w/ 1/4 turn), Ladies Under arm turn right, Forward Change Steps, Right Box (w/ 1/4 turn), Backward Change Steps, Half and Half, Hesitations Forward, Back & Side (Left & Right), Butterfly Promenade Hesitation, Left & Right Box w/ 3/8 turn. For this workshop you will need a strong understanding of 3/8 turns and alignment. Will cover a combination of a Basic Weave, Natural Spin Turn, & Closed Telemark.
Monday, 8/20/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3 Carolina Shag
Assumes knowledge of Level 1 which includes Basic, Starter Step,
Throw Out, Under-arm Cut Off, Female Turn, Male Turn, Solo Turns,
Cross Over Basic, Tuck Turn, Side Pass, Tuck from Side Pass,
Triple Basic, & Kick Back w/ Lean.
Monday, 8/20/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 BoleroAssumes knowledge of levels 1 & 2 which includes Basic, Basic rotating, Cross Over Breaks, Open Break & Under Arm Turn, 5th Position Breaks, Outside Break, Cross Body Lead, Left Side Pass, Solo Turns & Right Side Pass. This workshop will cover a combination of Sitting Butterfly, Peak-A-Boo, Cuddle Whip & Back Spot Turn and more.
Monday, 8/27/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 Cha Cha Assumes knowledge of Levels 1 & 2 which includes Basic, Cross Over Breaks, Rotating Basic, Open Break & Under Arm Turns, Progressive Basic, & Solo Turns. This workshop will cover a combination pulling from 5th Position Breaks, Outside Breaks, Half & Full Chase Turns, Cross Body Lead, Triple Cha Chas Progressive, & Cross Body Lead w/ Inside Turn.
Monday, 8/27/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 Night Club 2 StepAssumes knowledge Level 1 including Basic (also with slight Rotation to Right), Lady's Outside Underarm Turn (UAT, Right), Lady's Inside Underarm Turn (UAT, Left), Left Rotation to Side Cross, 5th position breaks, Man's Outside UAT, Alternating Outside Turns (switch turns), Right Rotation to Side Cross, Belt Turn, Open Break to Inside UAT & Side Cross.
Monday, 9/10/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2/3 3-Count Hustle Level 1 3-Count Hustle experience required or familiarity with all the following moves in 4-Count: Grapevine, Hammerlock to Cuddle, Wrap Turn, Neck Loop, Reverse Comb, Sliding Doors.
Monday, 9/10/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2/3 Lindy Hop
Monday, 9/17/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 Tango Assumes knowledge of Level 1 & 2, which includes Basic, Curving Basic, Corte, Promenade Turning Left, Promenade Turning Right. Workshop covers some combination of Open Fan, Outside Partner Basic, Continuous Basic, Inside Underarm Turn from Side-By-Side, Outside Underarm Turn from Side-By-Side, Rock and Corte.
Monday, 9/17/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Cha Cha Assumes knowledge of levels 1-3 which includes Basic, rotating Basic, Cross-Over Breaks, Progressive Basic, Open-Break & Under-arm Turn, Solo Switch Turns, 5^th position Breaks, Outside Breaks, Half Chase Turn, & Cross Body Lead. Workshop will cover a combination of Full Chase Turns, Triple Basic (progressive & horizontal), Cross Body Lead w/ Inside Turn, Right & Left side pass.
Monday, 9/24/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 Tango Assumes knowledge of levels 1-3 which includes Basic (straight and curving up to ½ left), Single Corte, and Promenade Basic (turning Left & Right).Workshop will cover a combinations of Basic (Outside Partner), Continuous Basic, Open Fan. 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.
Monday, 10/01/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5/6 Cha Cha Assumes knowledge of levels 1-4 which includes all of the pre-requisites from 9/25 plus Full Chase Turns, Triple Basic (progressive), Cross Body Lead w/ Inside Turn. This workshop will cover a combination of Right Side Pass, Left Side Pass, Triple Basic (horizontal), Compass Turn, Figure 4 Pull, & Promenade Slide.
Monday, 10/08/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5/6 TangoAssumes knowledge of levels 1-4 which includes all of the pre-requisites from 10/1 plus Rock & Corte (aka Double Corte), Inside Underarm Turn from left side by side, & Outside Underarm Turn from Left Side by Side to Closed. Workshop with cover a combination of Progressive Rocks, Reverse Turn, Reverse Turn to Right Side Swivels, Shadow Rocks, Right Side Fan and Corte with Roll Out.
Monday, 10/15/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2/3 West Coast SwingAssumes knowledge of level 1 which includes Underarm Turn, Sugar Push, Starter Step, Throw Out, Underarm Cut-off, Side Pass from handshake hold. This workshop will cover a combination of Left Side Pass, Whip, Cuddle Whip, Tuck Turn from Closed Position, Tuck Turn from Left Side Pass, Belt Turn in Side Pass, Inside Turn from Side Pass, Whip w/ Outside Turn, Whip w/ Inside Turn, Whip In.
Monday, 10/22/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 West Coast SwingAssumes knowledge of levels 1-2 which includes all of the pre-requisites from 10/22 plus Left Side Pass, Whip, Cuddle Whip, Tuck Turn from closed & Side Pass. Workshop will cover a combination of Belt Turn in Side Pass, Inside turn from Side Pass, Whip w/ Outside Turn, Whip w/ Inside Turn, Whip in, & more.
Monday, 10/29/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3/4 RumbaAssumes knowledge of levels 1-2 which includes Box, rotating Box, Ladies Under-arm Turn Right, Single Fifth Position Breaks, Fifth Position Breaks, Extended Box, Side-Breaks, & Cross Body Lead. Workshop will cover a combination of Open Break & Underarm Turn, Cross Over Breaks, Outside Breaks, Inside Turn From Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, & Sitting Butterfly.
Monday, 11/05/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4/5 East Coast SwingAssumes knowledge of level 1-3 which includes Basic (with and without rotation) Inside and Outside UA Turn, Basic in Closed Position (with and without rotation), Hammerlock, Cuddle, Belt Turn, Link to Closed, Throw Out, Alternating Inside Turns, Handshake Tuck Turn (w/ Free Spin), Handshake to Arm Slide, and 4 Walks/4 Kicks. This workshop will cover a combination of Fake Throw Out, Continuous American Turn, Parallel Breaks, Head Loop to Double Overhead (Necklace), Lindy Circle, Peek-A-Boo, Sliding Doors, Hen Peck, Tuck Turn (from closed position)
Monday, 11/12/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Beyond the Routine Review
Monday, 11/19/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Beyond the Routine Review
Monday, 11/26/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 Rumba A slow and passionate dance, this Rumba workshop will cover some of the following moves while adding spice and variations: Inside Turn from Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, Sitting Butterfly, Peek-A-Boo, Open Cuban Walks, Solo Switch Turns etc. Students should have knowledge of Levels 1-3, which includes all pre-reqs listed for the previous Rumba workshop plus Open Break and UA Turn, Cross Over Breaks, and Outside Breaks.
Monday, 11/26/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Intro to Viennese Waltz Get swept up in this whirlwind dance. This Workshop will get you started in Viennese Waltz by covering the Left Turn, Right Turn, and hesitations. Pre-reqs: The Waltz covered through Level 3 Essential Ballroom highly recommended; solid understanding of frame,
connection, compression, amounts of turn and footwork needed.
Monday, 12/03/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5-6 East Coast Swing Getting up there in the levels, this moderately challenging workshop will give students a new take on some of these favorites: Lindy Circle, Peek-A-Boo, Sliding Doors, Hen Peck, Tuck Turn (from closed position), Shadow Catch with Wrist Spin, Whip, and Whip with Outside Turn, and Whip with Inside Turn.
Students should be comfortable with levels 1-4 which include Inside and Outside UA Turn, Hammerlock, Cuddle, Belt Turn, Link to Closed, Throw Out, Alternating Inside Turns, Handshake Tuck Turn (w/ Free Spin), Handshake to Arm Slide, 4 Walks/4 Kicks, Fake Throw Out, Continuous American Turn, Parallel Breaks, and Head Loop to Double Overhead (Necklace).
Monday, 12/03/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2 Country Two-Step Here's your chance to get past the basics in this dance and get to the best part: the spins!! This workshop could feature anything from Double Turns, Check Turns from Cape, Solo turns in Promenade and Barrel turns. You should already be comfortable with the Outside and Inside Underarm Turn, Cuddle & Cape position, and Forward & Reverse Promenade.
Monday, 12/10/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5-6 Rumba This intermediate level workshop will feature a combination selected from Peek-A-Boo, Open Cuban Walks, Solo Switch Turns (single & continuous), Left Side-Pass, Right-Side Pass, R-L-R Switch Turns. Students should be comfortable with Levels 1-4 including pre-requisites listed for previous Rumba workshops plus Inside Turn from Box, Closed Cuban Walks, Progressive Rocks, & Sitting Butterfly.
Monday, 12/10/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3 Country Two-Step Shake things up with hand changes, switching tracks, pivots and as always, more turns! You should know the moves required for and covered in previous the Country Two-Step Workshop.
Monday, 12/17/07, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 6+ East Coast SwingStarting at Level 6 and just getting cooler from there, this challenging workshop will feature some moves from our Level 6 syllabus and some that were just too spiffy for any syllabus. Requires experience in same moves required in 5/6 workshop, plus Shadow Catch with Wrist Spin, Whip, and Whip with Outside Turn, and Whip with Inside Turn.
Monday, 12/17/07, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3-4 West Coast Swing It's time to add some heat to January. In this workshop we'll take some of the already hot moves from level 3 & 4 and make them SMOKIN'!
Monday, 1/07/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 West Coast Swing And the temperature continues to rise as we see even more of what makes West Coast a favorite of so many dancers.
Monday, 1/14/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2-3 Salsa Start heating up your winter the Salsa way. This workshop, targeted towards accomplished beginners, or as a quick review for advanced dancers, will take students on whirlwind tour of Levels 2 and 3 Salsa while adding that ULW twist to keep things spicy. Students should be comfortable with Level 1 material: Basics (Mambo, Progressive), Cucarachas, Fifth Position Breaks w/ Chasse Turn ending, Open Break and Lady's Outside UA Turn, & Cross Body Lead.
Monday, 1/21/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3-4 Waltz This approachable workshop will cover a combination of Right Box (w/ rotation), Half & Half, Side Hesitations, Promenade Hesitation, 3/8 Turn Right, Cross Body Lead, Side Hesitation with Ladies Outside UAT, and Simple Twinkle. Students should have knowledge of Levels 1 & 2 Essential Ballroom which include Left Box, Ladies Underarm turn Right, Left & Right Forward Change Steps, Right Box, Left & Right Backward Change Steps, Hesitation Forward & Back, Hesitation Forward with 4-6 Left Box ending, and Butterfly.
Monday, 1/28/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 3-4 Salsa This fast-paced workshop will challenge beginner and intermediate dancers, and still entertain advanced dancers. We'll cover some exciting new combination of the following moves: Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn, Lasso, Double Hand Comb, Full Chase Turns, Left Side Pass, Promenade Swivel, Peek-A-Boo, Spiral, Right Side Pass and Back Spot Turn. Students should be confident with Level 1 & 2 materials: Basics, Cucarachas, Fifth Position Breaks w/ Chasse Turn ending, Open Break and Lady's Outside UA Turn, Cross Body Lead, Outside Breaks, Cross Over Break from Cross Body Lead, Man's Back Pass, & Half Chase Turns.
Monday, 2/04/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 Waltz This moderately challenging workshop will cover new and exciting combinations using 3/8 turn, Cross Body Lead, Side Hesitation with Ladies Outside UAT, Simple Twinkle, Butterfly with Solo Turns, Develope, and Forward Traveling Twinkles. Students should know levels 1-3 which includes pre-requisites from previous waltz workshop as well as Right Box (1/4 turn), Half & Half, Side Hesitations (Left & Right), Promenade Hesitation.
Monday, 2/11/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 4-5 Salsa Getting even hotter even as it gets more challenging, this high level workshop is not for the Mild-at-Heart. We'll be jazzing up the dance floor with combinations from Promenade Swivel, Peek-A-Boo, Spiral, Right Side Pass and Back Spot Turn, Handshake sequence, Peek-A-Boo w/ hand on back, Spiral to Head Roll, Arm Check, & Mirror Breaks. Students should have knowledge of material covered in the previous two Salsa workshops, materials covered in Levels 1-3 Salsa plus Cross Body Lead w/ Inside Turn, Full Chase Turns, Lasso, Double Hand Comb, & Left Side Pass.
Monday, 2/18/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5-6 Waltz This challenging workshop will select patterns from the following and show you how to combine them in gracefully flowing amalgamations: Butterfly with Solo Turns, Develope, Forward Traveling Twinkles, Triple Twinkle, Promenade Chasse, 3/8 turn with Inside and Outside turn, & Basic Weave. Students should be comfortable dancing the patterns from levels 1-4 Essential Ballroom including the pre-requisites from the previous Waltz workshop as well as Right Box (3/8 turn), Cross Body Lead (from Left Box & Forward Hesitation), Side Hesitation with Ladies Outside UAT, and Simple Twinkle.
Monday, 2/25/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 5+ Salsa The thermometer is busted, this workshop is so cool. I mean Hot. I mean cool-ly hot. (The heat's gotten to me!) We'll be covering some combination involving Handshake sequence, Peek-A-Boo w/ hand on back, Spiral to Head Roll, Arm Check & Mirror Breaks, plus more stuff which is just too SPIFFY for any syllabus. Students should be ready to move fast, physically and mentally, and have confidence dancing materials from the previous Salsa workshops and covered in levels 1-4 Salsa: Cross Body Lead, Outside Breaks, Cross Over Break from Cross Body Lead, Man's Back Pass, Half Chase Turns, Cross Body Lead w/ Inside Turn, Full Chase Turns, Lasso, Double Hand Comb, Left Side Pass, Promenade Swivel, Peek-A-Boo, Spiral, Right Side Pass, and Back Spot Turn.
Monday, 3/03/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Silver Waltz Part 1 of 2. Rev your engines and prepare for flight across the floor. Each workshop in this Silver Waltz series will cover 2 fun patterns: one that's useful for navigation and one that is useful for showing off. We will assume previous experience with the Open Right Turn (4 measures including twinkle & heel turn) and Open Left Turn (2 measure pattern) as well as knowledge of how to navigate in the "air space" of a Waltz floor; this is no "intro to" workshop.
Monday, 3/10/08, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Creative Tango In this advanced workshop, we'll be showing students how to make up their own amalgamations in Tango, how to make sure that the patterns they develop still follow "Tango rules," and how to know if they are leadable on the social floor. Students should be familiar with Levels 1-5 Essential Tango or have completed the Tango Please! routine class.
Monday, 3/10/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Silver Waltz Part 2 of 2. Rev your engines and prepare for flight across the floor. Each workshop in this Silver Waltz series will cover 2 fun patterns: one that's useful for navigation and one that is useful for showing off. We will assume previous experience with the Open Right Turn (4 measures including twinkle & heel turn) and Open Left Turn (2 measure pattern) as well as knowledge of how to navigate in the "air space" of a Waltz floor; this is no "intro to" workshop.
Monday, 3/17/08, 7:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Intro to Irish Set Dancing It's Saint Patty's and we're giving you a taste of the ceili with a chance to learn the basics of traditional Irish social dance. Participants should be active dancers, capable of telling their left foot from their right at very high speeds, and ready to sweat.
Monday, 3/17/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2-3 Country Two-Step Time to kick up your heels, 'cause this workshop will really get you moving 'round the dance floor! This workshop could feature anything from Double Outside Underarm Turn, Double Inside Underarm Turn, Check Turn from Cape, Promenade to Backing Line of Dance, Cross Body Lead, Pivot from Backing Line of Dance, Checked Outside Turn to Inside Turn, Check Turn in Cuddle, Forward and Back Promenade in Skaters, and as always, more turns! You should already be comfortable with the Outside and Inside Underarm Turn, Cuddle & Cape position, and Forward & Reverse Promenade.
Monday, 3/24/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | Level 2-3 Night Club Two-StepJoin us and take this simple dance style beyond the basics and into the ebb and flow that make this dance so smooth... This workshop could include 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. Whew! What a class! 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, and Belt Turn.
Monday, 3/31/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | 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, 4/07/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | 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, 4/14/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | 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, 4/21/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | 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, 4/28/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | 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, 5/05/08, 8:00 pm | | | ----------- | | | | 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.
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