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intermediate international foxtrot |
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| instructor: |
With professional instructor Sherry Novak |
| when: |
4 Thursdays, starting June 7, 8:00 - 10:00pm |
| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| description: |
This class will focus on fundamental technique elements that
are crucial in the correct execution of international foxtrot. |
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| Try-Outs: |
People who haven't taken the intermediate class at Caltech before must show
that they know the following basic foxtrot
steps to get around the floor during the first 10 minutes of the class:
*Feather step
*Reverse turn and feather finish
*Three steps
*Natural turn |
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| cost: |
FREE for Caltech Undergrads (with ID);
$6 Caltech Grad students/$10 non-students per class;
$24 Caltech Grad students/$40 non-students for the 4-wk series (in advance).
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| 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. Team membership is not required to take this class. Visit the Team
page to join the team! |
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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 argentine
tango Series 3 |
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TECHNIQUE AND STYLING
| instructor: |
With professional
instructor Monica Orozco. |
| when: |
6 Sundays, from June 10
- July 15,
8:00-9:30 pm. |
| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| description: |
By popular demand, Monica Orozco is back to teach a 6 week
intermediate level series further focusing on technique and styling. Students should have
good experience leading/following Tango. This series is specifically recommended for those
who have taken the previous Caltech Intermediate Series. NO partner necessary. |
| notes: |
For men and women, in ADDITION to your regular tango shoes,
please try and bring: metatarsal protectors (also lyrical sandals or dance paws) for the
technique warm-ups. If you can not find this, please use, something free for the feet, like
socks or ballet shoes (e.g. something flat, thin and flexible that will allow free movement of your
feet & toes).
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| Cost: |
$5/class or $25/series for students*
& Caltech affiliates;
$8/class or $40/series regular.**
* Discounts apply for full-time students
from any college/ university/institution. Please bring a
current student ID.
** Series price paid in whole on the first day of class. |
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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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beginning modern jive |
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| instructor: |
With Eve Stenson |
| when: |
8 Mondays, starting June 11, 8:30 - 10:00pm.
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| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| description: |
Modern Jive is based on CEROC, a modern dance with swing influences popular in
the UK, Australia and New Zealand. A very versatile dance-style, it can be danced to practically
every modern pop music.
With a 4 step-4 beat rhythm and mostly open style dancing, it is also a great introductory dance
for complete beginners, and those with no partner-dancing experience!
Still not sure what Modern Jive looks like? See demos in the
video gallery. |
| open dancing: |
Open dancing after class, from 9:30 to at least 10:30.
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| cost: |
FREE for Caltech Undergrads (with ID);
$3 Caltech Grad students/$4 non-students per class;
$21 Caltech Grad students/$28 non-students for the 8-wk series (in advance).
The open dancing is free.
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Level 2 Beginning West
Coast Swing |
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| instructor: |
With professional instructor Gary
Ulaner, assisted by Leslie Huber. |
| when: |
8 Tuesdays, from June 12 - July 31, 9:00 - 10:30pm
Please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day for
registration. |
| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| 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. |
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| cost: |
FREE for Caltech Undergrads (with ID);
$6 Caltech affiliates/$8 non-students per class;
$40 Caltech affiliates/$56 non-students for the 8-wk series (in advance). |
| Practice: |
General practice session after
class. |
| Prerequisites: |
Be able to lead/follow a sugar push, whip, underarm turn, and tuck turn. |
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Find out about Nightclub-specific
parties, outings & events, subscribe to the 'nightclub'
list. |
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beginner ballroom |
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| instructors: |
Taught by Robert Nissen & Megan Nix. |
| when: |
6 Sundays from 3-4:30pm starting June 24th.
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| where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
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| description: |
This class will teach the basics of International style Waltz, Cha cha, Quickstep, and Rumba. |
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| cost: |
FREE for Caltech Undergrads (with ID);
$4 Caltech Grad students/$6 non-students per class;
$20 Caltech Grad students/$30 non-students for the 6-wk series (in advance). |
| notes: |
Come as you are! No special attire 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 international samba and rumba |
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| instructor: |
With professional instructor Jerry More |
| when: |
3 Saturdays (July 7, 21, and 28) + 1 Tuesday (July 17) |
| time: |
Saturdays are 3 - 5 pm and Tuesday will be 8 - 9:45 pm
NOTE: Regular Saturday Team Practice will be moved to 5 - 7 pm on
these Saturdays. |
| where: |
Braun Gym Multi-Purpose Room |
| description: |
The class will cover Silver patterns and some Gold 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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| Try-Outs: |
Prereqs will be:
* Rumba: Basic, New Yorkers, Spot and Switch Turns, Walks, Fan Alemana,
Hockey Stick, Natural Top, Opening Out (R/L), Closed Hip Twist, Open Hip
Twist, Spiral (Curl/Rope Spinning too)
* Samba: Basic (Reverse, Si), Whisk, Samba Walks (Progressive, Si),Voltas R/L, Bota Fogo's Fwd
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| cost: |
FREE for Caltech Undergrads (with ID);
$6 Caltech Grad students/$10 non-students per class;
$24 Caltech Grad students/$40 non-students for the 4-wk series (in advance).
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| notes: |
This series is highly recommended for competitive-level ballroom dancers!
Team membership is not required. However, additional resources are open only
to team members. Visit the team page for more information on
joining the team. (Note: This page will be updated soon with new policies, so for now e-mail the team captain for the most recent version of
details!) |
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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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beginner Argentine tango: milonga |
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INTRODUCTION TO MILONGA
| instructor: |
With professional
instructor Vladimir Estrin. |
| when: |
8 Sundays, starting July 22 to September 16, 8:00-9:30 pm.
NOTE: No class on August 26 due to a workshop. |
| where: |
In Dabney Hall. September 2 class will be in Winnett Lounge (2nd floor), but all other classes will be in Dabney. |
| Cost: |
FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID);
$5/class or $35/series for Caltech affiliates & other university students* (with ID);
$8/class or $56/series regular.
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| Video: |
What is milonga?
Find out and watch a special performance by Vladimir &
Claudia
here.
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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. It is rather a kind of rhythmic walking without the complicated
figures of tango. |
| Notes |
NO dance experience or
partner necessary. Tango is danced in close position with figures that require a lot of pivoting on the balls of your feet. As such, it is ideal for beginners to wear close-toed shoes with smooth bottoms -- suede or leather is ideal, hard rubber is ok. Most ladies wear heels -- if you do so, make sure to choose a pair with straps so that the heel is NOT loose, this will aid in your pivots.
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Intermediate Ballroom |
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INTERMEDIATE INTERNATIONAL WALTZ
and quickstep
| instructor: |
With professional
instructor Jerry More. |
| when: |
4 Saturdays (August 18,
25 & September 1,8), from 3 - 5 pm. NOTE: Regular Saturday Team Practice
will be moved to 5 - 7 pm on these Saturdays. |
| where: |
In Braun
Gym multi-purpose room. |
| Cost: |
FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID);
$6 Caltech Grad students/$10 non-students per class;
$24 Caltech Grad students/$40 non-students for the 4-wk
series (in advance). |
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| Description: |
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!) |
| Try-Outs: |
Prereqs will be:
* Waltz: Closed Changes, Natural Turn, Reverse Turn, Natural Spin
Turn, Whisk, Chasse from PP, Double Reverse Spin, Progressive Chasse to
R
* Quickstep: Quarter Turn to R, Progressive Chasse, Forward Lock,
Natural Turn, Natural Turn w/ Hesitation, Natural Spin Turn, Double
Reverse Spin. |
| Notes: |
This series is highly recommended for
competitive-level
ballroom dancers! Team membership is not required. However, additional
resources are open only to team members. Visit the team page for more
information on joining the team. |
| About Jerry: |
Jerry's achievements and credentials include:
- 1985 and 1987 America's Amateur Dance Champion
- 1990, 1991 and 1995 National and International Dance Finalist
- A 15 year full-time Professional Teacher of both the American and
International Styles of Ballroom and Latin Dancing
- An accredited member of both Terpsichore, the I.S.T.D. and the
U.S.I.S.T.D.
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