Current Classes
American ballroom
| Instructor: |
Professional
instructor Andre Fortin. |
| When: |
8 Sundays, starting June 22, 12:00-2:00 pm. |
| Practice: |
After class from 2:00 - 2:30pm. |
| Where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| Price: |
- FREE for Caltech Undergrad & Grad students (with ID);
- $6/class or $40/series* for full-time students & Caltech affiliates (with ID);
- $10/class of $70/series* regular
* Series price paid in whole on the first day of class. |
| 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! |
| Prerequisites: |
No special attire, previous experience, or partner needed! However,
leather or suede soled shoes make dancing easier. |
| 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. |
| More info: |
Hosted
by the Ballroom Team. Find out about Team events, subscribe to the 'ballroom-team'
list or visit the Ballroom
Team page. |
Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing
| Instructor: |
Professional instructor Gary Ulaner, assisted by
Leslie Huber. |
| When: |
8 Mondays, starting June 23
Beginner class 8:30-9:30, Intermediate class 9:45-10:45 |
| Where: |
In Dabney Hall (NOTE CHANGED LOCATION) |
| 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
* Series price paid in whole on the first day of class. |
| 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. |
Argentine Tango: Beginner Milonga
| Instructors: |
Professionals Edmundo and
Elizabeth Thomas |
| When: |
8 Thursdays, starting July 10, 7:30-9:00pm with a practica from 9-9:30 pm
** Please arrive 10-15 mins before for registration! |
| Where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| Price: |
- 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
* Series price paid in whole on the first day of class. |
| Description: |
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. |
Argentine Tango: Intermediate Tango II
| Instructors: |
Professional Alexis White |
| When: |
8 Thursdays, starting July 10, 9:30-10:30pm with a practica from 10:30-11:00 pm
** Please arrive 10-15 mins before for registration! |
| Where: |
In Winnett
Lounge (2nd floor). |
| Price: |
- 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
* Series price paid in whole on the first day of class. |
| Description: |
This series will further explore giros,
sacadas, paradas, barridas, boleos and other more advance concepts,
focusing on proper technique for leaders & followers, and
introducing embellishments and variations.
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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