Schedule for Dec/Jan, 2010-11
New Tuesday Group-Private Classes with Ari Levitt & Whitney Evans
Two 2-Hour Tune-Up's: Two exciting stand-alone workshops to prepare you for the New Year!
1. Tuesday, Dec 21, 7:00-9:30pm: "Lift's, Dip's, Drop's & Liabilities"
Learn how to safely execute and transition into lifts, dips, drops, and pivots while protecting yourself and your partner. You'll be introduced to some great moves and combos that can be used in all different forms of dance!
All levels welcome. No partner necessary.
2. Tuesday, Dec 28, 7:00-9:30pm: "Swingin' the Blues!"
Learn all the basics and even more of the fun stuff you'll need to swing and blues it up on New Years Eve!
Beg/int level material. No partner necessary.
- Classes are two hours each, with a 30 minute practice time to follow
- Group size is limited to 7 leads and 7 follows, which means lots of individual attention!
- Outstanding teaching, great music, wonderful energy, fun group setting -- not to be missed!
Location: Private studio in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, just off I-5 and 520.
Exact address will be sent with registration
Cost: $25 per 2.5 hr workshop
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Sunday Dance & Hustle Workshop at China Harbor.
1. Sunday, January 2nd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm: "Intro to Hustle" (beg level)
The "hustle" is a terrific partner slot dance, frequently found in the company of West Coast Swing and Night Club Two-Step, done to disco, pop, and tech music, and featuring wonderful turning and spin combinations for the lead and follow. Come learn the basics with Ari & Whitney, then stay for the dance afterwards as Ari DJ's. This class technically fulfills one of your New Year's resolutions ;)
All levels welcome. No partner necessary.
TIME: Hustle class (7-8pm), Dance (8-11pm) Ari DJ's!
WHERE: China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
COST: $5.00 for the class, $10.00 for the dance, $12 for both
Pay at the door. No pre-registration.
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January Dance-Salon Series in "The Art of Close-Connection"
1. Tuesday, January 4th, 7:00 - 9:30 pm: "West Coast Swing" (beg/int)
WCS is the perfect intersection of Swing, Blues, Soul, and R&B. Our last workshop covered the "sugar push". In this class, we will focus on the art of the eight-count "whip turn". You'll be introduced to some great new moves and combos building on simple basics, then adding individual styling and flare. Great for higher energy blues dancing and connection.
All levels welcome. No partner necessary.
2. January 11th, 7:00 - 9:30 pm: "Swinging the Blues II" (beg/int)
Innovative close-connection Blues, Swing & Lindy variations. Learn all the basics and even more of the fun stuff you'll need to swing and blues it up into the new year! This will be different material than that covered in the previous "Swinging the Blues" workshop, but just as delicious!
All levels welcome. No partner necessary. No previous classes required.
3. January 18th, 7:00 - 9:30 pm: "Balboa" (beg level)
Close-connection high energy smooth dancing to music of the 20's and 30's. We'll review the basic connection and step patterns, add variations like the "crab walk", and "syncopation shuffle", and introduce balboa classics such as the "Lolly" and the "come-around". A perfect introduction to this beautiful, fluid, swing dance style!
All levels welcome. No partner necessary.
*See videos below for an example of what BALBOA & WEST COAST SWING looks like.
- Classes are 2 hours each, followed by a 30 minute practice time with coaching
- Group size is limited to 7 leads and 7 follows, which means lots of individual attention!
- Outstanding teaching, great music, wonderful energy, fun group setting -- not to be missed!
Location: Private studio in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, just off I-5 and 520.
Exact address will be sent with registration
Cost: $25 per 2.5 hr workshop
Class size is limited, so register early to ensure a spot!
No partner needed.
Click here to register, or click on the registration tab at the top of this page
Here is an example of the smooth, close connection style of high-energy swing dance that is BALBOA
An example of smooth and sultry WEST COAST SWING
There are no current video examples of FUSION SWING
An example of smooth style HUSTLE