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. Let alone because of salsa, but due to her extensive background in modern dancing & ballet she will guide you on how to express yourself with creative hand, hip & body movement through an intense session of body movement & isolations. One class with her will definitely help build your style & self confidence on the dance floor.
Every Sunday * 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mens Styling
Yes men it's our duty to show the ladies that we can style too. Salsa is a sultry dance that is shared between couples, so here is your opportunity to express to whatever degree you see necessary, or tickles your fancy. In this workshop Marcus Gonzalez will show you the ground rules to creating your own unique style.
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Ladies Masters
This workshop will focus on all the ladies turns that are 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. Guys are welcome to join! A syllabus will be provided to attendees.
5th Sunday of the month, when applicable * 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Next One Will Be January 30th 2011)
Shine Review (Beginner to Intermediate)
Here is a workshop put into effect by popular demand. You talked we listened. Get a review of that shine you just keep on forgetting or just can't seem to remember..lol Let Joseph Medina give you yet another detailed break down to those shines that just won't stick in your head and return back your class with confidence. The shine review will cover any of the shines from 1. Four Corners through 50. Hook Flicks, based on your needs. Not all the shines will be broken down. Again, it is on a need to know basis! 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 that will create the energy & look you’ve been longing for. This workshop will focus on spins for the ladies (3 or more), partner work styling & a sequence of complex turn patterns. Again, this is an advance level class!
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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 as to what social dancing should look like when others are watching. Using their own unique talent, they will infuse you with the knowledge as to what makes an awesome dancer. Learning how to use your arms, legs, hips, shoulders and head is key to becoming an awesome social dancer. Also, learn how to isolate your body parts and understand how it plays a big role in your styling. You will get a lot of good pointers on how to style during social dancing and we will compare it with performance styling so you know what you should look like as a social dancer as opposed to a performer. We will begin with a 20 minute isolation & stretching warm-up. This workshop is for all dancers, beginner and intermediate. Don't miss this workshop!!
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Cha Cha Cha
Don't miss this exciting workshop when scheduled. Learn this amazingly underappreciated yet sexy dance, taught by Marcus Gonzalez. Cha Cha Cha will be taught in the similar On2 basic format, where you still break forward on the second beat with your left foot. Don't miss out on a dance when Cha Cha Cha is played at any of NYC's socials. Cha Cha for short is a charismatic style and empowers the dancer with superior complex footwork and upper body movement. 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 that we teach as a part or our curriculum, mainly the ones above 90. As a note, the advance shines are a combination of speed and or complexity. Go to the Home Page to download a list of the shines.
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