Schedule
The
schedule is broken down into two session: Morning
and Afternoon session. You can choose to
participate in either one of the sessions or both!
Each workshop/seminar is on the hour and is 50
minutes in length. Two simultaneous
workshop/seminar will be running at the same time
in different rooms.
Morning Session
10:00 AM
Why American Rhythm Looks Different Today (Fundamental)
American Rhythm has changed quite a bit in look, technique, and style. We take a look at American Rhythm danced today and and why it’s so different from our past and where it’s going in the future.
Choreography with Time Changes in Latin (Advanced)
See how the same steps can be so different by simply changing the timing in Latin American dancing. This is the best alternative to changing choreography.
11:00 AM
Using Body Weight Effectively (Fundamental)
Where is your body weight? Learning to use your body weight and how to transfer it effectively can be your biggest asset in dance. Use it correctly, can make your dancing precise. Use it incorrectly, can make your dancing sloppy.
Less is More in American ChaCha and Rumba (Advanced)
These days now, routines have developed into such complexity that you can’t even do it properly with music. Learn the power of less that will not only make your dancing easier but highly effective.
12:00 PM
Mambo Timing and Body Action (Fundamental)
Why is mambo timing so difficult even the pro’s go off time? Is there a trick to it? We dissect Mambo timing and use body action to help our understanding.
Pelvic Tilt and Body Tick in Samba (Advanced)
Listen to the music and let the music inspire you to do the pelvic tilt and body tick in Samba. This is the icing on the cake and will separate you from the pack.
1:00 PM
Break
Afternoon Session
2:00 PM
Pretty/Proper vs. Sexy/Raw (Fundamental)
Have you noticed some dancers look really pretty and proper on the floor and others look sexy and raw? What’s the difference? Why is it important? We answer these common question and demonstrate it’s strengths and weaknesses.
Un-Jive Your Swing Choreography (Advanced)
Tackle the most common problem in Swing and dance it the way it’s supposed to. Know the difference and use it to your advantage!
3:00 PM
Bend Your Knees! It's Rhythm! (Fundamental)
This is true American Rhythm dancing. Learn the importance of bending your knees at the right place and at the right time and how.
Latin Choreography in the Making (Advanced)
Learn how to create choreography and why we do certain steps and figures.
4:00 PM
Priorities in Latin Dancing and Where It's Going (Fundamental)
What’s your priority in Latin American dancing? Is it musicality? speed and power? beauty? partnering? We di-sect the priorities and explain what judges are looking for.
The Story of Bolero (Advanced)
Is it Rumba? Is it Waltz? Understanding the story of Bolero and why we move the way we do in Bolero will change the way you dance it.
Enroll ONLINE or over the phone 617.492.2122!
Morning Session
10:00 AM
Why American Rhythm Looks Different Today (Fundamental)
American Rhythm has changed quite a bit in look, technique, and style. We take a look at American Rhythm danced today and and why it’s so different from our past and where it’s going in the future.
Choreography with Time Changes in Latin (Advanced)
See how the same steps can be so different by simply changing the timing in Latin American dancing. This is the best alternative to changing choreography.
11:00 AM
Using Body Weight Effectively (Fundamental)
Where is your body weight? Learning to use your body weight and how to transfer it effectively can be your biggest asset in dance. Use it correctly, can make your dancing precise. Use it incorrectly, can make your dancing sloppy.
Less is More in American ChaCha and Rumba (Advanced)
These days now, routines have developed into such complexity that you can’t even do it properly with music. Learn the power of less that will not only make your dancing easier but highly effective.
12:00 PM
Mambo Timing and Body Action (Fundamental)
Why is mambo timing so difficult even the pro’s go off time? Is there a trick to it? We dissect Mambo timing and use body action to help our understanding.
Pelvic Tilt and Body Tick in Samba (Advanced)
Listen to the music and let the music inspire you to do the pelvic tilt and body tick in Samba. This is the icing on the cake and will separate you from the pack.
1:00 PM
Break
Afternoon Session
2:00 PM
Pretty/Proper vs. Sexy/Raw (Fundamental)
Have you noticed some dancers look really pretty and proper on the floor and others look sexy and raw? What’s the difference? Why is it important? We answer these common question and demonstrate it’s strengths and weaknesses.
Un-Jive Your Swing Choreography (Advanced)
Tackle the most common problem in Swing and dance it the way it’s supposed to. Know the difference and use it to your advantage!
3:00 PM
Bend Your Knees! It's Rhythm! (Fundamental)
This is true American Rhythm dancing. Learn the importance of bending your knees at the right place and at the right time and how.
Latin Choreography in the Making (Advanced)
Learn how to create choreography and why we do certain steps and figures.
4:00 PM
Priorities in Latin Dancing and Where It's Going (Fundamental)
What’s your priority in Latin American dancing? Is it musicality? speed and power? beauty? partnering? We di-sect the priorities and explain what judges are looking for.
The Story of Bolero (Advanced)
Is it Rumba? Is it Waltz? Understanding the story of Bolero and why we move the way we do in Bolero will change the way you dance it.
Enroll ONLINE or over the phone 617.492.2122!