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Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing
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Professional instructor Gary Ulaner, assisted by Leslie Huber. |
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8 Mondays, starting June 23
Beginner class 8:30-9:30, Intermediate class 9:45-10:45 |
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In Dabney Hall (NOTE CHANGED LOCATION) |
| Cost: |
Cost: FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID);
$5/class or $35/series* for full-time students & Caltech affiliates (with ID);
$8/class of $56/series* regular
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| Description: |
West Coast Swing is danced to a wide variety of music
including rock and roll, contemporary pop, and R&B. No dance
experience is required for the beginner class, and students
in the intermediate class should already be able to lead/follow a
sugar push, whip, underarm turn, and tuck turn. Both singles and
couples are welcome.
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beginner American
ballroom |
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Professional instructor Andre Fortin. |
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8 Sundays, starting June 22, 12:00-2:00 pm.
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After class from 2:00 - 2:30pm.
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In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| price: |
FREE for Caltech Students (with ID);
$6 per class or $40/series in advance for Caltech affiliates and alumni and for students of other universities (with ID);
$10 per class or $70/series in advance for all others.
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| description: |
Four weeks of American Smooth Waltz and American Rhythm Cha Cha, and
four weeks of American Smooth Tango and American Rhythm East Coast
Swing. If you're just beginning or looking to polish basic ballroom
technique, this is the class for you! |
| prereqs: |
No special attire, previous experience, or partner needed! However, leather or suede soled shoes make dancing easier.
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| About the instructor: |
About the instructor: Born and raised in Montreal Canada, Andre started
dancing at the age of 7. After a successful competitive career in his
home country, Andre moved to Los Angeles to pursue a teaching career.
He's been featured in several movies and TV shows as a dancer,
choreographer and assistant choreographer and recently worked with
Patrick Dempsey, Amy Adams and James Marsden for the Disney movie nchanted.
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to the 'ballroom-team'
list or visit the Ballroom Team page. |
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intermediate International Ballroom |
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| instructor: |
Professional instructor Jerry More. |
| when: |
4 Sundays starting June 22, 2:30-4:30 pm. |
| where: |
In Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor. |
| Cost: |
FREE for Caltech students (with ID);
$6/class or $24/series for other students and Caltech affiliates and alumni;
$10/class or $40/series for all others.
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| Description: |
Four weeks of International Waltz and Jive (1st hour Waltz, 2nd
hour Jive). The class will cover mostly Silver patterns in each
dance (time permitting), body techniques for each, some open patterns at
this level (time permitting), lead and follow and presentation (for
show/comp or just showing off!).
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Dancers should be familiar with the basic bronze figures and
some silver figures in both dances, and there will be a brief tryout
at the beginning of the first class. If you cannot come to this tryout,
please contact the team captain about trying out at another time.
Dancers should be prepared to spend time outside of class practicing the
routines and technique so that the class can move forward at a fast pace. |
| Notes: |
This series is highly recommended for competitive ballroom dancers! Team membership is not required, but additional
resources and opportunities are available for team members. Visit the team website for more information on joining.
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Jerry's achievements and credentials include:
- 1985 and 1987 America's Amateur Dance Champion
- 1989 Arthur Murray 9 Dance Rising Star Champion, 1990, 1991 and 1995 National and International Dance Finalist
- A 19 year full-time Professional Teacher of both the American and International Styles of Ballroom and Latin Dancing
- An accredited member of the NDCA, Terpsichore Dance Association, the
U.S.I.S.T.D. and the I.S.T.D. in both the American and International
Styles
- Currently registered with the NDCA as an adjudicator of both International and American style Ballroom dances
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Hosted by the Ballroom Team. Find out about Team events, subscribe
to the 'ballroom-team'
list or visit the Ballroom Team page. |
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Beginner
Milonga |
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| instructor: |
With professional
instructors Edmundo and Elizabeth Thomas |
| when: |
8
Thursdays, starting July 10, 7:30-9:00pm. |
| where: |
In Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor. |
| Cost: |
FREE for Caltech students (with ID);
$5/class or $35/series for Caltech
affiliates and full-time students(with ID);
$8/class or $56/series regular |
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| About: |
Milonga along with Vals and Tango make up the triad of music and dance
forms of Argentine Tango. Set to a lively 2/4 tempo music, milonga uses
the same basic elements as tango, though the movement is more accented and
upbeat. NO dance experience or partner necessary.
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