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LESSONS
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are one-on-one instruction that are personalized to help you meet your dancing goals. In private lessons, we teach dance steps, as well as technique and styling for each dance that help make dancing easier and more enjoyable. Private lessons are the best way to learn quickly and more easily achieve your dance goals.
We use private lessons as a key tool for teaching people to dance at specific events such as weddings, showcases, vacations, anniversaries, etc.
GROUP LESSONS
Group classes are a great way to learn new steps and patterns in a fun environment at a great price! Group classes meet once-a-week.
I have different levels of classes from beginner to advanced: Level 1 classes are considered "Beginner" classes. In Level 1 classes, I'll show the basic steps in each dance, as well as the dance hold and how to move around the floor. Variation classes are for students who have mastered the basics and are ready for more challenging patterns !Each variation class I will show different steps in so that you can take that class as many times as you want.
Checkout the group class page for the upcoming schedule of classes!
PRIVATE GROUP CLASS
Roundup some friends and have your own private group classes where you can all learn fun dance steps and technique at your own speed. Private group classes are more flexible because you can pick different days and times that work for all of you.
SHOWCASES
Showcases are a great goal to have to improve your dancing. A showcase is when you perform to a specific song, do choreography to that song, and you perform it at different events. When you do a showcase you get to pick the song and the theme that you want to have. You can do one that is in your comfort zone by doing a favorite song or you can go out of your comfort zone and do a theme that you wouldn't normally do. That way you can grow as a dancer and have fun dressing up and being a character. For example: Disco, Country Western, 80's, Disney Themes and More.
DANCE COMPETITIONS
Dance competitions are a great way to work towards a goal. People feel like they accomplish more from their dancing when they have a goal set and can see how they achieved that goal. Plus, you get to go on vacation and get all dressed up and show off your moves. There are different levels and age categories at dance competitions so that you are dancing against people that are the same age and level as you.
DANCES
SMOOTH / STANDARD
Waltz: Waltz is danced in 3/4 time, and is characterized by graceful, sweeping movement across the floor. Waltz also features a distinctive rise and fall action of the body and feet.
Tango: Tango is a dramatic, powerful dance noted for its staccato actions, quick head changes, and stalking footwork.
Foxtrot: Foxtrot was first danced by Harry Fox, and features a smooth style along with lively, upbeat music.
Viennese Waltz: Viennese Waltz is danced in 3/4 time, but is much faster than slow Waltz. Viennese Waltz is also called the "Rotary Waltz" because of its continuous turning actions to the left or right.
Quickstep: Quickstep was developed in England from the original Charleston as a smooth-moving, progressive dance. It is an up-tempo dance characterized by hops, kicks, jumps, and lock steps.
RHYTHM / LATIN
Cha Cha: Cha Cha is a fun, lively dance created from a version of Mambo called "Triple Mambo". The dance reportedly got its name from the sound of women's shoes shuffling across the floor.
Rumba: Rumba is derived from several different dance forms and cultures, including African slave and Spanish influences. Rumba is often called the "dance of love", and is distinguished by its romantic feel.
Swing: East Coast Swing traces back to Lindy Hop, the original swing dance, which began in the late 1920's at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. In the early 1940's, Lindy Hop was refined by ballroom dance schools to become the modern day East Coast Swing.
Bolero: Bolero is often referred to as the "Cuban dance of love", and has similar roots to Rumba. Contemporary Bolero music is slow and dreamy, usually with Spanish vocals and soft percussion.
Mambo: Mambo developed from the Cuban dance Danzon, and came to New York City in the late 1940's. It is a fast and spicy dance characterized by strong Cuban Motion and staccato movement.
Paso Doble: Paso Doble is a dramatic dance also known as the "dance of the bullfighter", where the gentleman is the matador, and the lady is his cape. It is characterized by flamenco style arm & hand movements, and sharp heel drops know as the Appel.
Samba: Samba originated on Brazilian plantations, where African culture and European music mixed to create a dance with rapid hip actions and quick transfer of weight. Samba came to the U.S. in the late 1920's and was standardized as a ballroom dance in 1956. In Brazil, Samba remains a solo dance
.Jive: Jive is the international version of East Coast Swing, characterized by quick triple step actions with high energy kicks and flicks.
CLUB
Salsa: Salsa is a broad term that includes a wide variety of dance styles and origins. Salsa has evolved to include several up-tempo Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythms and movements
.Hustle: The Hustle is most often danced to Disco style music, but it is also a popular choice for modern club style music. Hustle is a fast dance with smooth body movement.
Merengue: Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic where it originated in the early 1800's and became popular in the mid 1800's. It is a fun and easy dance made up of simple steps. Merengue is also noted for its Cuban Motion and marching feeling
.West Coast Swing: West Coast Swing is a slot dance, evolved from the Lindy Hop. This dance allows for syncopated footwork and improvisation. West Coast Swing can be danced to a wide variety of music including R&B, Country, Disco, Rock, and Pop.
Night Club 2-Step: Night Club 2-Step has a romantic feel, and is most often danced to slow and medium tempo love songs found on adult contemporary and pop music radio stations.
Bachata: Bachata is a style of social dance from the Dominican Republic which is now danced all over the world.
COUNTRY
Polka: Polka has a Czech origin and is very popular in Country-Western clubs. Originated in the 19th century, it features short half-steps with a small leaping action.
Country Two Step: Country Two Step, also called the "Texas Two Step", is a casual, fun and simple dance that is great for all ages. It is derived from the Foxtrot and is a popular choice for dancing to Country music. It features two slow steps and two quick steps.
Country Waltz: Country Waltz is a mixture or a Ballroom and Folk-style dance done primarily to Country Music. It is distinguished by its 3/4 time signature and mainly progressive steps.
Country Cha Cha: Cha Cha is a fun, lively dance created from a version of Mambo called "Triple Mambo". The dance reportedly got its name from the sound of women's shoes shuffling across the floor.
West Coast Swing: West Coast Swing is a slot dance, evolved from the Lindy Hop. This dance allows for syncopated footwork and improvisation. West Coast Swing can be danced to a wide variety of music including R&B, Country, Disco, Rock, and Pop.