“Connect To Dance” & “Dance Eclectic” Present
A Weekend of Fabulous
Dance Workshops
with Ari Levitt
(All Welcome, No Partner needed)
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Nov 18th (Polish Hall)
2:00-3:10pm: “Fabulous WCS Free-styling”
In this class, you will gain both a strong foundations in WCS, and learn a free-style approach to playful musicality and improvisation that will allow you come away with a much deeper understanding of the fundamental language of energy & flow in the dance that can be applied to any style you do! A major emphasis of the class will be on energy and connection which are the cornerstones of playful improvisation -- Not to be missed! (Level: All levels)
3:10-4:20pm: “Unique NC2S Variations”
In this class, we quickly review the basics, then dive into a wonderful variety of lovely NC2S combinations and stylings that will have you floating on the dance floor and make people stop and go “Wow” An Example of NC2S can be seen HERE
4:20-5:30pm: “Innovate your Swing!”
Learn the art of using 4, 6, & 8-count rhythms in swing with this fun East Coast Swing based approach to dance that shows you how to blend blues, balboa, latin and other dance styles into your swing repertoire. Amazingly simple to do, yet so much fun! Perfect for both beginning dancers or for experienced dancers who want to focus on partnering and connection while learning a whole lot more about dancing outside the box. Level: Non-Novice Beg, Int, or Adv (Some basic partner dance skills assumed)
WHERE: Polish Hall, 3832 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR
COST: 1 workshop $15, 2 for $28, 3 for $40
REGISTRATION: No Pre-Registration Needed. Pay at the door, CASH or CHECK only
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SATURDAY NIGHT, Nov 18th (Rose City Studio)
7:30-8:30pm: "The Blues-Latin Connection”
Take your blues South of the border by learning how elements of salsa (or “double-pulse”) can be borrowed and applied to your blues dancing & vice-versa. Great music, great fusion variations, not to be missed! Perfect for both beginning dancers or experienced dancers who want to focus on musicality, partnering, and connection while learning a whole lot more about the blues & latin-blues fusion. All welcome - No Partner Needed
8:30-10:30pm: “Dance DJs Ari Levitt & Dennis Myers”
WHERE: Rose City Studio1420 NW 17th Ave, Portland
COST: Dance and Lesson: $15, Dance only $10
REGISTRATION: No Pre-Registration Needed. Pay at the door, CASH or CHECK only
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SUNDAY AM & PM, Nov 19th, (at Norse Hall)
10:45-11:45am: Fun "Striding and Gliding" Waltz Combo’s Lesson
Learn a variety of fun, new, innovative cross-step waltz combinations from Ari’s ever-expanding library of moves and inventions; beautiful, flowing, and elegant as always. Plus, get a little introduction to the art of free-flowing “Fusion Waltz”. It’s easy to learn and lots of fun to do!
Noon-3:00pm: Sunday Tea Dance (live music by KGB)
WHERE: Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland
COST: Dance and Lesson: $20, Dance only $15
REGISTRATION: No Pre-Registration Needed. Pay at the door, CASH or CHECK only