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| All ballroom workshops are 1.5 hours long with at least 30 minutes of
practice time afterward. Pricing is $3 per person per workshop and
100% of it will be used to support the Ballroom Club and its activities!
Unless otherwise mentioned, these workshops are intended for those who
have little to no prior experience with the dance or for those who
simply want to improve their technique and expand the number of figures they
know. No partner is necessary! Attendees should leave each class with
a basic knowledge of the dance covered and the ability to dance it in a
social setting. |
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INTRO
Foxtrot
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Sunday,
August 13, 2:00 - 4:00 pm |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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With Diana
Stefanescu & Ghislain Granger |
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Foxtrot, one
of the most popular social dances,
involves moves which are similar to Waltz, but are typically syncopated and
performed with a jazzy, swinging, gliding
motion. Foxtrot is often danced to big
band music and resembles the dance style
of Fred Astaire and
Ginger Rogers. |
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Cost: $3. No partner
or dance experience necessary.
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INTRO
Bolero
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Sunday,
August 20, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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With Megan Nix
& Kenneth Kuo. |
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Bolero is
often considered the most romantic and
graceful of the Rhythm and Latin ballroom
dances. Slower and more dramatic than its
"cousin," Rumba, Bolero allows one to
incorporate the elegant posture of Waltz
into the sensuous latin movement of Rumba. |
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Cost: $3. No partner
or dance experience necessary.
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INTRO
West Coast Swing
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Monday,
September 4, 9:00 - 11:00 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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With Alfred
Lee. |
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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.
This
workshop will introduce WCS to the novice
dancer as well as basic partner dancing
elements such as connection and timing
through basic patterns. If time
permits, more complex patterns may be
introduced. |
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Cost: $3. No partner
or dance experience necessary. |
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ADVANCE BEGINNER
Modern
Jive
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Monday,
September 11, 9:00 - 11:00 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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With Megan &
Alex Ferguson. |
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Modern Jive,
also called Ceroc, is a flashy, fun dance
with similarities to swing and salsa. Its
simple footwork makes it easy for
beginners to pick up the basics, while its
snazzy spins, twists, and dips keep the
experienced dancers coming back. |
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Cost: $3.
This workshop is meant for those who have
knowledge of the basic steps. The figures
taught will be new for those who have been
taking the class this summer.
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INTRO
Mambo
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Monday,
September 18, 9:00 - 11:00 pm. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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With Megan Nix
& Robert Nissen. |
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Mambo, which
is often called "Salsa danced on beat
two," is a playful and flirty dance
utilizing the same Cuban motion of Salsa
and the other American Rhythm dances, but
involves more sharp, precise movements and
dramatic arm positions than Salsa. |
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Cost: $3. No partner
or dance experience necessary.
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INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL
Modern
Jive/Ceroc Workshop
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With special
guest instructors John Sweeney & Karen James
from the UK!
See http://www.modernjive.com/js.html
for more info on John & Karen. |
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Intermediate-level**
Modern Jive/Ceroc workshop:
Expand your repertoire in new directions with a wide variety of stylish moves
and techniques. Learn to stand out on the dance floor! This workshop will
include (but not be limited to) a variety of drops / leans / lunges / lifts. |
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Thursday, June
15, 7:30-9:30 pm. |
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in
Dabney Hall |
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Cost: $10
for Caltech students; $15 otherwise.
Please RSVP to Megan Ferguson if you plan
on attending .: mferguson [at] oxy.edu :.
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** NOTE: the following workshop is Intermediate-level,
meaning we expect that everyone:
- has been dancing ceroc for at least 6 months AND
- has good connection for leading or following
If you are not sure whether you qualify,
contact Megan at .: mferguson [at] oxy.edu :. |
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Hosted by
Argentine-Tango Club, these
specialized workshops are geared towards
intermediate & more advance level dancers, and
will generally focus on advance
fundamentals & technique, advance figures, specialized
styles & musical interpretation. |
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ALL LEVELS
Basics Beyond Basics
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With
VLADIMIR ESTRIN |
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Watch a
demo by Vladimir & Claudia :
{
Please right click & save link as; viewable
in
DivX Player }
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Performance 1
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Performance 2
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In this two-hour workshop
Vladimir will cover the essential aspects
and details of:
- balance
- separating each body-part to bring
dynamics to the individual dance expression
- intricacies of the embrace and partner
communication
- lead and follow
- awareness exercises
- fluidity and continuity of the movements
- close vs. open embrace and variations of
the two
- improvisation and interpretation of the
music
This workshop is geared towards dancers of
all levels! Some of the concepts that are
going to be covered in the workshop will
pave the road to the material discussed in
the July 2nd workshop - "Giro and the
Sacadas". |
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Sunday, June 25. Dancing
& instructor observation:
8:00 - 8:30 pm; Workshop instruction: 8:30
-10:30 pm.
Mini-practica after workshop. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Cost:
$15
for non-students;
$10 for all students &
Caltech affiliates (with proper ID).
Special
discount for students & Caltech
affiliates:
$15 for Vladimir's 2 workshops, June 25 &
July 2 (paid in whole on June 25).
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INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL
The Giro &
the Sacadas
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With
VLADIMIR ESTRIN |
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Watch a
demo by Vladimir & Claudia :
{
Please right click & save link as; viewable
in
DivX Player }
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Performance 1
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Performance 2
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This
workshop will focus on the 8-count giro (turn) and
its variations. Different turn combinations and
possibilities will be discussed, along with the corresponding sacadas. The class will also focus on the dynamics
of the embrace during the giro, body positioning
and balance exercises.
The
material presented is geared towards
intermediate or intermediate-advanced level
dancers. |
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Sunday,
June 25. Workshop instruction: 8:00 -10:00
pm. Mini-practica after workshop. |
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in
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor) |
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Cost:
$15
for non-students;
$10 for all students &
Caltech affiliates (with proper ID).
Special
discount for students & Caltech
affiliates:
$15 for Vladimir's 2 workshops, June 25 &
July 2 (paid in whole on June 25).
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Definitions
from
A Guide to Tango
Terminology:
Giro Turn; a turning step or
figure.
Sacada The most common term for a
displacement of a leg or foot by the partners leg or foot. Occurs when
a dancer places their foot or leg against a leg of their partner and
transfers weight to their leg so that it moves into the space of and
displaces the partners leg.
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ADV BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Colgada/Volcada
Foundation
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Homer Ladas
is visiting the Los Angeles area July 14-16
and will be here at Caltech on July 14 to
teach a workshop, and to DJ & perform at our
Alternative Milonga! So don't miss out!!
Discover Homer's exciting unique style,
watch his performance demos at :
http://organictangosf.info/
videos_SF.htm
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With
HOMER LADAS
Special guest instructor
from
Organic Tango SF
Assisted by ANDREA
FUCHILIERI
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This special two-hour intensive workshop
will focus on developing the groundwork for exploration of off-axis tango
movements. From forward tilts (Volcadas) to counter-weights (Colgadas) the
transitions and dynamics of each will be
explored.
Creative games and exercises will be used
along with introducing basic figures to help
understand the concepts of each movement.
More experienced dancers will solidify their
abilities while more beginner students will
begin to appreciate the full potential of
these tango movements.
Some basic idea of tango structure and
movement is required. No partner is
required but is encouraged. |
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Friday,
July 14, 8:00 - 10:00 pm, right before our
July
Alternative Milonga feat. guest DJ &
performance by Homer! |
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in
Dabney Hall, with beautiful hardwood
floors |
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Cost:
Workshop Only:
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates
(with proper ID);
$15 for non-students.
Alternative
Milonga Only:
$5 for all students & Caltech affiliates
(with proper ID);
$7 for non-students.
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Special Discount ~*~
Both Workshop & Alternative Milonga:
$13 for all students & Caltech affiliates
(with proper ID);
$20 for non-students.
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Definitions
from
A Guide to Tango
Terminology:
Colgada A { shared-axis } spinning move executed by a couple at the end of
an inside barrida
in which both dancers lean out away { in
counter weight } from each other and spin
rapidly.
Volcada A falling step:
The leader causes the follower to tilt or lean forward and fall off her
axis before he catches her again. The process produces a beautiful leg
drop from her. This { shared-axis } movement requires the support of a close embrace.
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Homer Ladas in Los
Angeles
Caltech people, stay tuned for carpool
details!
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JULY 16 |
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El Ecuentro
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Saturday, 3 to 5 pm
Playing with the Tango Axis I:
Refining Transitions & Turns (intermediate)
Saturday, 9:30 pm to 2 am
El Encuentro Milonga w/ demo
Visit
http://tangoafficionado.com/
for details! |
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El Ecuentro
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Sunday, 6 to 8 pm
Playing with the Tango Axis II:
The Volcada/Colgada
Connection (advanced)
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X-session
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Sunday, 8:30 pm to midnight
Theme: Stops, Catches, Grabs
(all levels welcome) |
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Level I Advance Beginner-Intermediate: EXPLORING
Giros,
Sacadas, Paradas & Barridas
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With ALEXIS
WHITE & BARBARA THOMAS |
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Alexis &
Barbara will be the featured performers at
our All-Night Milonga.
Come see their dynamic style live. Find out
more
here. |
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Level I.
Sunday, August 20, 8:30 - 10:30 pm.
The room is open for practice after the
workshop. |
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In
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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This
workshop will further explore giros,
sacadas, paradas & barridas, focusing on
proper technique for leaders & followers,
and introducing embellishments and
variations. This workshop is designed for
advance beginner to intermediate-level
dancers. |
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Cost:
$15 general;
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates
(with proper ID). |
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Level II Intermediate: EXPLORING
Boleos & Ganchos
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With ALEXIS
WHITE & BARBARA THOMAS |
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Alexis &
Barbara will be the featured performers at
our All-Night Milonga.
Come see their dynamic style live. Find out
more
here. |
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Level II.
Monday, August 21, 8:30 - 10:30 pm.
The room is open for practice after the
workshop. |
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In
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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This
workshop will further explore ganchos &
boleos, focusing on proper technique for
leaders & followers, and introducing
embellishments and variations. This workshop
is designed for intermediate-level dancers. |
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Cost:
$15 general;
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates
(with proper ID). |
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Advance Beginner-Intermediate Level: "LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP"
Deconstructing & Recreating the Ocho Cortado
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With MITRA
MARTIN & STEFAN FABRY |
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Watch a demo by Mitra & Stefan :
{ Please right click & save link as; viewable
in DivX Player }
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Performance 1 |
Performance 2 |
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Monday,
August 28, 8:30 - 10:30 pm.
The room is open for practice after the
workshop. |
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In
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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This
workshop will introduce the ocho cortado
with a focus on technique, musicality, and
making it really fun! |
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Cost:
$15 general;
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates
(with proper ID). |
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ADV BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Workshop: Flow like the river, stay anchored like the mountain.
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With MOTI
BUCHBOOT |
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Watch demos by Moti at:
http://organictango.info/video.htm
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Wednesday,
September 20, 8:30 - 10:30 pm.
The room is open for practice after the
workshop. |
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In
Winnett Lounge
(2nd floor). |
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Flow like the river, stay anchored like
the mountain.
How to use basic principles to execute
advanced moves while maintaining fluidity,
and grounding. |
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Cost:
$15 general;
$10 for all students & Caltech affiliates
(with proper ID). |
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