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 beginner ballroom
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| instructors: |
Miho Urisaka/Argyris Kahros (2 weeks) and Gwyneth Card/Scott Schnee (4 weeks) |
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6 Sundays, August 19th through September 30th, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE that there will be no class on Sunday, September 16th.
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| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
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| cost: |
For Caltech Students (with ID): FREE;
For students of other Universities, Caltech affiliates, and alumni: $5 per class or $25 for the whole series in advance;
For all others: $8 per class or $40 for the whole series in advance. |
| description: |
This class will be a continuation of the June/July beginner series in
International style Waltz, Rumba, Quickstep, and Cha Cha. The first three weeks will cover Waltz and Rumba and the second three weeks will
cover Quickstep and Cha Cha. |
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Dancers should ideally have had exposure to most of the following
figures before taking the class:
- Waltz: prep step, natural turn, change step, reverse turn, closed impetus
- Rumba: basic, new yorkers, spot turn, alemana
- Quickstep: prep step, quarter turn, progressive chasse, natural spin
turn, forward lock
- Cha Cha: basic, new yorker, spot turn, alemana, 3 chas (forward and back)
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beginner Ballroom I |
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| instructor: |
With Robert Nissen and Megan Nix. |
| when: |
8 Sundays, starting October 7, 12:00-2:00 pm. NOTE: Class on October 14 has been cancelled, and the entire series will be pushed
back one week. |
| where: |
In Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor. |
| Cost: |
FREE for Caltech students (with ID);
$6/class or $40/series for Caltech affiliates and alumni & other university students* (with ID);
$10/class or $70/series regular.
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| Description: |
Four weeks of Waltz & Rumba and four weeks of Quickstep &
Cha Cha. 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 ballroom dancing, spending four weeks on each dance and
outlining the steps and lead-follow techniques necessary to have you
moving with style and grace ASAP. Come as you are; no special attire,
previous dance experience, or partner needed. |
| Practice: |
After class, 2:00-2:30 pm. |
| About the instructors: |
Megan danced ballet, tap, and jazz for 18 years
and taught for 2 years before she began ballroom dancing in 2004. Robert
came to the Caltech Ballroom Team from MIT, where he began dancing in
2004. Robert and Megan have been dancing together since 2006. They
compete in both Standard and Latin and placed first in Open PN Standard
at the UCSD Dance by the Shores in 2007. |
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intermediate Ballroom |
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| instructor: |
With professional instructor Jerry More. |
| when: |
7 Sundays starting 10/07, 2:30-4:30 pm. NOTE: Class on October 14 will start at 3:00pm, not 2:30pm. The 8th class will be Monday, 11/26, 8:30-10:30 pm |
| where: |
In Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor. |
| Cost: |
FREE for Caltech students (with ID);
$6/class or $40/series for Caltech affiliates and alumni & other university students* (with ID);
$10/class or $70/series regular.
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| Description: |
Four weeks of Waltz and Cha Cha (1st hour Waltz, 2nd
hour Cha Cha) and four weeks of Quickstep and Rumba
(1st hour Quickstep, 2nd hour Rumba). 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!). |
| Prereqs: |
Dancers should be familiar with the basic bronze figures in
all four 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. |
| About the instructor: |
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
- 18 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
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| 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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Beginner and Advanced Beginner West Coast Swing
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| instructor: |
With Gary Ulaner, assisted by Leslie Huber. |
| when: |
8 Mondays, from October 8 to November 26. |
| beginner class: |
8:30 - 9:30pm |
| advanced beginner class: |
10:00 - 11:00pm |
| practice: |
Between classes, from 9:30-10:00pm. |
| where: |
In Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor. |
| Cost: |
FREE for Caltech students (with ID);
$5/class or $35/series for Caltech affiliates and alumni & other university students* (with ID);
$8/class or $56/series regular.
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| Description: |
The official state dance of California, West Coast Swing has evolved from its roots as an offshoot of Lindy Hop into a
versatile dance able to be performed to a wide variety of music including blues, rock and roll, pop and R&B. Danced traditionally in a slot where the
leader dances in place while the follower travels back and forth, WCS allows for a full array of moves from other social dances, including East Coast Swing,
Salsa and Hustle, to be adapted to its own unique style.
Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day of class for registration.
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| Prerequisites for Adv. Beginner class: |
Be able to lead/follow a sugar push, whip, underarm turn, and tuck turn. |
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beginner Argentine Tango |
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| instructor: |
With Fabienne Bongard-Mose. |
| when: |
8 Sundays, from October 14 to December 2, 8:00-9:30 pm. |
| practica: |
After class, from 9:30-10:00pm. |
| where: |
In Dabney
Lounge. |
| Cost: |
FREE for Caltech students (with ID);
$5/class or $35/series for Caltech affiliates and alumni & other university students* (with ID);
$8/class or $56/series regular.
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| Description: |
This series will teach students 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. |
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Intermediate Argentine Tango |
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| instructor: |
With Alexis White. |
| when: |
5 Thursdays, from October 11 to November 8, 8:00-9:30 pm. |
| practica: |
After class, from 9:30-10:00pm. |
| where: |
In Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor. |
| Cost: |
FREE for Caltech students (with ID);
$5/class or $20/series for Caltech affiliates and alumni & other university students* (with ID);
$8/class or $35/series regular.
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| Description: |
A review of giros and changes of direction for more advanced dancers,
back sacadas for both ladies and gentlemen, enrosques, reverse barridas
and colgadas.
We will concentrate heavily on technique and proper execution for each
element, rather than focusing on steps (the steps are a tool to teach
people to better
understand the mechanics of the dance, so they can gain more confidence
more quickly). Then at the end we will work on combinations and
sequences with these elements. |
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Beginner Viennese Waltz and Paso Doble |
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| instructor: |
With professional instructor Andre Fortin. |
| when: |
4 Thursdays, 11/15, 11/29, 12/06, and 12/13, 8:00-10:00 pm |
| where: |
In Winnett Lounge, 2nd floor. |
| Cost: |
For Caltech undergraduates (with ID): FREE
For other students, Caltech affiliates, and alumni: $6 per class or $20 for the whole series in advance
For all others: $10 per class or $35 for the whole series in advance
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| Description: |
Four weeks of Viennese Waltz and Paso Doble (1st hour Viennese Waltz, 2nd hour Paso Doble).
Viennese Waltz: The oldest of all Ballroom Dances, the elegant Viennese Waltz emerges from the 18th century. At a very fast tempo, the dance
progresses around the floor in a counter-clockwise direction. The International style Viennese Waltz's syllabus is limited to very few steps: Natural and
Reverse Turns, Changes, Fleckerls and Contra Checks.
Paso Doble: This Spanish flavored dance was developed in Southern France. Mostly danced competitively, the Paso Doble mimics the Spanish
bullfight. The man plays the role of the matador and the woman is his cape and sometimes the bull itself. |
| Prereqs: |
Dancers should be familiar with the basic bronze figures in Waltz and have some Latin dancing experience. No previous experience in either VW or PD is required.
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| 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 andJames Marsden for the upcoming Disney movie Enchanted.
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