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beginner swing |
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With professional instructor Andre
Fortin. |
| when: |
8 Mondays, October 2 to November 20, 8:30
- 10:00 pm. |
| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| description: |
Swing is a fun, energetic & up-tempo
dance with lots of passes, throw-outs and under arm
turns. The basic step is: rock step, triple step, triple step. The music is diverse and includes oldies, blues,
country, big band, and top 40. Swing is a versatile
dance suitable for both ballroom and nightclub.
This series will teach beginners the basic Swing figures
and how to partner dance in a social setting. |
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| cost: |
$6 Caltech students/$8 non-students
per class;
$40 Caltech students/$56 non-students for the 8-wk
series (in advance). |
| Practice: |
General practice session after
class. |
| notes: |
NO partner or dance experience
necessary. |
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| Subscribe: |
Find out about Swing-specific
parties, outings & events, subscribe to the 'swing'
list. |
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beginner argentine
tango |
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| What is
TANGO? Watch these
special performances...
and find out what tango is all about.
VIDEO » |
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| instructors: |
With professional instructors Edmundo &
Elizabeth Thomas. |
| when: |
9 Thursdays, October 5 to December 7,
9:00-10:30 pm.
NOTE: No class Thanksgiving, November 23. |
| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| description: |
Tango is a dance that evolved in the
1880's in the crowded dance halls of the poorer
districts of Buenos Aires. It is a social dance that is
marked by its unique embrace, a hold that is very
natural and warm, and its very organic and grounded
movement that inherently arises from the basic dynamics
of walking and pivoting.
At its soul, tango is about passion. It is about
connection -- connection to the music and to each other.
This series will teach you the basic elements of tango:
the embrace, walking, ochos (crosses) & giros
(turns), and
will introduce the more complex and beautiful figures that come about
from combining these elements and interpreting the
music. Read more about the specifics of the class &
series syllabus
HERE » |
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| cost: |
$5 ALL students* & Caltech
affiliates/$8 regular per class.
$40 for ALL students* & Caltech affiliates/$64 regular for the
9-wk series (in advance).
* Discounts apply for full-time students
from any college/university/institution. Please bring a
current student ID. |
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| Practica: |
Practica and open dancing after
class. We will DJ the music! |
| notes: |
NO partner or dance experience
necessary.
Recommended: Please wear close-toed shoes with smooth-bottoms that will allow you to pivot. |
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| Subscribe: |
Hosted by the Tango Club. Find out about Tango-specific
workshops, outings & milongas, subscribe to the
'argentine-tango'
list or visit the Tango Club page. |
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beginner ballroom |
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| What is
BALLROOM? Watch the demos by Mike & Alice... and
find out!
VIDEO » |
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| instructors: |
Taught by CBDC members. |
| when: |
TIME CHANGE! 8 Sundays, October 8 to
November 26,
12:30 - 2:00 pm. Review class on December 3. |
| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
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| description: |
4 weeks of Rumba & Waltz and 4
weeks of Cha Cha & Quickstep.
If you're just beginning or looking to polish your basic
ballroom technique this is the class for you. We will
cover the fundamentals of Waltz, Quickstep, Rumba and
Cha Cha. We will spend approximately four weeks on each
dance, outlining the steps and lead-follow techniques
necessary to have you moving with style and grace ASAP. |
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| cost: |
$4 Caltech students/$6 regular per class;
$30 Caltech students/$45 regular for the 8-wk series
(in advance). |
| Practice: |
After class, 2:00-2:30 pm! |
| notes: |
Come as you are! No special attire,
previous dance experience, or partner needed. |
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| Subscribe: |
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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intermediate ballroom |
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| instructor: |
With top-amateur dancers Michael & Alice
Cho. |
| when: |
TIME CHANGE! 8 Sundays, October 8 to November 26.
Standard Series 2:30 - 3:30 pm; Latin Series 3:30 - 4:30 pm. |
| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| try-outs: |
Try-outs for the intermediate class will
be held at the first day, October 8, during the first 15
minutes of each class. Standard try-outs at 3:00-3:15 pm;
Latin try-outs at 4:00-4:15 pm. Prospective dancers are
expected to know the Pre-Bronze & Bronze syllabus figures
for Waltz, Quickstep, Rumba & Cha-Cha. |
| description: |
4 weeks of Waltz & Rumba and 4 weeks of
Quickstep & Cha Cha. The series will teach silver-gold level
figures. |
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| cost: |
For each series (Standard or Latin):
$25 for Caltech students for the 8-wk series;
$40 for for non-Caltech students for the 8-wk series. |
| Practice: |
Before class, 2:00-2:30 pm! |
| Notes: |
This series is highly recommended for
competitive-level ballroom dancers!
Team membership is not required. However, additional
resources and mini-privates are open only to team members.
Visit the Team
page join! |
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| Subscribe: |
Hosted by the Ballroom Team. Find out about the Ballroom Team events
& upcoming competitions, subscribe to the 'ballroom-team'
list or visit the
Ballroom Team
page. |
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