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All partner dances, no matter the style or origin, require an understanding of the basic concepts of lead and follow. While dance styles vary widely, partnering techniques are pretty much the same, no matter the dance. The more you understand how to lead and/or follow, the better your lead/follow will be as you progress across multiple dances. In this class, you will learn partnering fundamentals: connection, compression, balance, the slot, line of dance, the correct way to lead and follow turns.
NC2Step is an elegant, Ballroom-like dance created to dance to slower, romantic music. While it looks similar to Bolero and shares some movements found in Rumba, it is not particularly danced to a Latin rhythm. But it is an absolutely perfect dance for medium to slow tempo Rhythm and Blues music. In addition, the basic step is very simple to learn and lead. It is the dance for everyone looking to do more than rock side to side on slow songs.
Argentine Tango, as danced in Milongas around the world, looks very little like what you see on "Dancing with the Stars", and a lot like what you remember dancing to slow records under the red light back in the day.
From the book "Tango: The Art History of Love" by Robert Farris Thomson: African and Afro-Argentine influences are continuous in the rise, development, and achievement of the Tango....Tango started Black, and milonga, the dance preceding it, even more so...
If this is true, then Argentine Tango shares the same cultural roots as Rhythm and Blues music. Our class teaches Tango basics: Balance, connection, walking, and the basic 8-count step. While there is no doubt that Argentine Tango is best danced to Argentine Tango music, we demonstrate how it can also be danced to slower R & B tempos.
See our Blog on the roots of Argentine Tango: http://www.centralavedance.com/node/1667
Also, Wikepedia entry on "Candombe": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candombe
"The Blackness of Tango": http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/the-blackness-of-tango/Content?oid=1197334
Cayengue:
A rhythm that is of African origin and is thought to have influenced the Milonga . During the early 90’s it was also a reference to the teepee structure of the man and women in Milonguero style. There are many references to this word all with different origins and slang meanings.
Tango Terms: http://www.tangosilhouette.com/dictionary_of_tango_terms.htm
The original American form of dance, that is audio as well as visual. Learn the fundamentals of basic rhythm, coordination, balance and speed. Now you too can be a Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers or Bill Robinson in your own home, and make all the noise you want! Tap shoes are preferred, but if you don't already own a pair, then please wear hard leather sole shoes.
You've tried all the rest, now try the best. Swing is the original Steppin, Bop, Hand Dance and Urban Ballroom. And, unlike those other dances, it can be danced to diverse styles of music. Learn synchopation movement and dancing steps in time. Swing is danced worldwide and is another American original.
I will be teaching a beginners class for the first hour and an advance class the following hour. So all you beginners, if you think you can catch on to the advance line dance class, you are welcome to stay board!
"Chicago Style" Steppin’ is rapidly gaining popularity in many major cities from Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, New York, and California. Steppin’ has been described as the "Jazz of Ballroom Dancing" because of its soulful style and smooth rhythmic grace.
Come learn the basic movements, figures, lead & follow techniques, and concepts of Steppin’. The class is lots of fun and designed to jumpstart the non-dance from the chair straight to the dancefloor.
I guarentee the quality of my instruction and continued promotion of the culture and grace of "Steppin". Bring your friends, and meet a few more.
Segment 1 - Learning the basic count & basic movements
Segment 2 - Learning the basic figures
Segment 3 - Learning how to lead& follow
Segment 4 – Learning a complete dance pattern
Salsa a dance genre from Cuba rooted in European and African popular cultures. It later spread to Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean islands. Salsa is essentially Cuban with deep Afro-Cuban beats, and additional musical influences from Son Guaguanco and Rumba.
The name "salsa" is the Spanish word for sauce, it also suggests a "mixture" of ingredients, and though Salsa music and dance are essentially Cuban in stylistic origin, it also has styles mixed with pop, jazz, rock and R&B.
I guarantee the quality of my instruction and continued promotion of the culture and grace of "R&B Salsa". Bring your friends, and meet a few more.
Segment 1 - Learning the basic count & basic movements
Segment 2 - Learning the basic figures
Segment 3 - Learning how to lead& follow
Segment 4 – Learning a complete dance pattern
Hip Hop Soul is a combination of all dance forms. It incorporates African, Jazz, Modern and Hip Hop movements. It's all about moving to the groove of the music. Hip Hop Soul is the expression of the music to which it is danced to. Hip Hop Soul is a state of mind. Hip Hop Soul is fun, energetic and rhythmic. No dance experience is necessary, just a sense of rhythm. Class will have a warm up, across the floor excercises, combination and cool down.
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