Worshops this weekend, Come and Dance!

From: Tanja Hodges (incognita1@HOTMAIL.COM)
Date: Fri Apr 09 2004 - 10:07:13 CDT

  • Next message: Tanja Hodges: "Practice Tonight 9:30 to 11"

    Free Cuban Salsa Workshops (Rueda)

    When: Saturday, April 10th
    Where: Illini Union, 2nd Floor Ballroom
    Who: Taught by Chris Martin, all the way from Florida!
    Cost: FREE!!!

    Workshop Schedule:

    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Introduction to Cuban Salsa (Rueda)
    If you are new to Rueda, or you had a class a while back, this workshop should be great for you. We will start at ground zero, and cover the basics in no time. No partners, fancy clothes, or previous experience necessary. This workshop will prepare you to participate in Cuban Salsa 102 (see below).

    2:10 pm - 3:10 pm: Cuban Salsa 102 (Rueda)
    Some minimal previous Cuban Salsa experience is highly recommended for participation in this workshop. Chris plans to keep us moving! with some hot Cuban choreography. No partners, fancy clothes, or special shoes are necessary.

    3:20 pm - 4:30 pm: Advanced Cuban Salsa (Rueda)
    Here we will present a very challenging group of Rueda sequences. T! his workshop is intended for experienced Rueda dancers. (Participation in the Intro and 102 workshops are NOT sufficient preparation.) No partners or fancy clothes necessary. Dance shoes recommended.
    Prerequisite: 3 months of regular Rueda dancing.

    Please email dancing+officers@uiuc.edu with questions or concerns.
    Hope to see you there!

    HUSTLE & West Coast Swing Workshops

    Saturday, April 10, 2004
    Location: McKinley Foundation Church Basement (corner of 5th & John St., enter on 5th close to John)

    Hustle Workshop: 7:00-8:00 PM
    West Coast Swing Workshop: 8:30 - 9:30 pm
    Practice: 9:30 - 10:30
    Dance!: Club Lava, 11:00 pm - 2:00 am (Bris will play Salsa & 110-120 BPM music for WCS & Hustle)

    Instructor: Chris Martin - a highly experienced dance teacher. Chris began teaching ballroom dancing in 1987 and has worked for both major chain studios, two highly acclaimed and respected studios in London, and was coach and instructor of the University of Maryland's ballroom dance program for two years. He has a background in musical theater, with a degree from Catholic University, and is a member of Actors Equity. Chris will review the basics and teach a new exciting pattern for each dance.

    Cost: Hustle: $10 for general public or $7 for Dancing Illini Members
    West Coast Swing: $5 for general pub! lic or $3 for Dancing Illini Members.

    For questions: lboldham@uiuc.edu or 352-0302



     


    FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now!



    This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Fri Apr 09 2004 - 10:09:57 CDT