WORKSHOPS
Ladies Styling
Let Kelly Barrios take you on a journey of self discovery as she teaches you how to move your body to the rhythm of salsa music. Her extensive background in contemporary and ballet dance will serve as co-pilot while she guides you on how to express yourself with creative hand, hip & body movement. This workshop is an intense session of body movement & isolations with a destination of a new found level of style & self confidence on the dance floor.
Every second Sunday of the month * 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mens Styling
Yes men it's our duty to show the ladies that we can style too. As a sultry dance that is shared between couples, styling while dancing salsa certainly gives you the opportunity to express your inner swag. In this workshop Marcus Gonzalez will show you the ground rules to creating your own unique style.
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Ladies Masters (Spins & Turns)
If you’re looking for a better understanding of the ladies footwork in turn patterns this workshop is a can’t miss. The Ladies Masters workshop will break down the ladies footwork for turns most commonly used during social dancing. Turns such as the Right Turn, Left Turn, Copa, Half Left Half Right, Cha Cha Cheat, S-Turn etc... will all be broken down in detail. Leaders are welcome to join! In fact, we encourage your attendance as this is also an opportunity to strengthen your lead during in-class partner work as well as social dancing. A syllabus will be provided to attendees.
5th Sunday of the month, when applicable * 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Shine Review (Beginner to Intermediate)
You talked we listened. By popular demand we are offering this workshop for our students to review shines that may have been forgotten or just need to be broken down for a better understanding. Joseph Medina, our shine master armed with an array of shines and patience, will provide you another detailed break down of those shines that just won't stick in your head. The review will cover any of the shines from 1 to 50 (Four Corners through Hook Flicks) based on your needs. Not all the shines will be reviewed however, Joseph will go over as many shines within that range as time allows, as requested by the students. Upon completion of this workshop you can return to your class with confidence and execute that once forgotten shine with ease and pizzazz. Go to the Home Page to download a list of the shines.
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Advance Turn Pattern
Looking for a challenge? Want to get to that next level? Then this is the class for you. While sharing this Sunday class, Jose, Marcus & Noel will each impart their skills & experiences in this inventive workshop helping you to create the energy & look you’ve been longing for as a salsero/salsera. This workshop will focus on spins for the ladies, starting at 3 and building, as well as partner work styling & a sequence of complex turn patterns. All are welcome to participate however this is an advance level class so wear the proper shoes, put your best foot forward and be ready to work.
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Partner Work Spinning
This workshop will focus on Multiple Spins, incorporating turn patterns and adding styling to create grace and elegance. Marcus Gonzalez & Ciani Garcia will show you how to use your arms, legs, body movement and positioning to execute multiple spins when dancing with a partner. Learn proper technique for balance and stability to build confidence for your social dancing.
You will definitely spice up your dancing skills with the techniques taught from this workshop.
Open to both males and females from beginner to advance turn pattern levels, as this is a partner work spinning workshop. Be Sure To bring your spinning shoes!
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Partner Work Styling
Salsa Salsa Instructors, Marcus Gonzalez & Kelly Barrios will give you a close up look into how social dancing should appear when others are watching. Using their own unique talent, they will instill in you the knowledge of how to use your arms, legs, hips, shoulders and head to become an awesome dancer. They will also instruct on ways to isolate various parts of the body and explain how it plays a big role in your styling. A comparison between social dance and performance styling will show you the difference between both and teach you how to clearly differentiate when you’re dancing. The class will begin with 20 minutes of isolation & stretching warm-ups.
Open to both males and females of all levels. Proper spinning shoes are required!
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Cha Cha Cha
8 and 1-2-3, 4 and 5-6-7. Learn the basics of this amazingly underappreciated yet extremely sexy dance, taught by Marcus Gonzalez. Cha Cha Cha will be taught in the similar On2 basic format where you break forward on the second beat with your left foot. Called Cha Cha for short, this dance is a charismatic style that empowers the dancer with superior complex footwork and upper body movement. At the end of this workshop you will be able to take command of the dance floor every time a Cha Cha Cha tune is played at any socials anywhere. Here is yet another workshop you don't want to miss!!
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Shines Only (Intermediate to Advance)
This workshop will cater only to Shines/Fancy Footwork. Body work styling will be taught for each shine to give it its finishing touches. In other words, get ready to move your body from head to toe with style & grace. The shines introduced will be of a selection of what is taught as a part or our curriculum and will mainly cover shines above 90. As a note, the advance shines are a combination of speed and or intricacy. Go to the Home Page to download a list of the shines.
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