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Cuban Salsa Workshops with Julian Mejia From SalsAtlanta- Sept 11-12
As promised, here are the details of the workshops with SalsAtlanta’s main instructor for salsa casino, Julian Mejia. He is a popular casino/rueda instructors at rueda festivals all over the US and beyond. His teaching can be described as direct, with verbal detail emphasizing footwork, marking accents in the moves, and hand connection technique. After you’ve taken his class, you will feel a difference in how you lead a complicated move and how to take simple moves and embellish them with style that has so much sabor you could taste it. It is a real treat to have him here in Seattle. Please DON”T miss this opportunity to learn from a top-notch casino instructor.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
12noon-1pm – Adding Sabor to Your Basic Steps: This workshop is for all level of dancers who want to embellish their basic steps in rueda.
1-2pm – Casino Styling for Intermediate Dancers and Beyond: Learning who is really leading in casino dancing, and turn patterns from common rueda moves that you can combine easily, and hand to hand connection technique.
2:30-3:30pm – Casino/Rueda Technique Tune-Up Part 1: Learn to make your rueda/casino movement crisp and graceful. Learn about the importance of footwork, marking the accents in moves, hand connection with your partner, and being safe on the dance floor to minimize injury.
3:30-4:30pm – Caller Workshop – Pairing Rueda Moves to Keeping the Rueda Exciting: The focus in this workshop is on practicing calling, voice projection, body language, when to call the next move so as to combine two moves in one.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
11am-12noon – Tightening Up Alarde, Gancho, and Looped/Knotted Moves: Learn how to execute moves with alternating ganchos and alardes and arm-twisting moves with grace and ease so that your partner doesn’t feel pulled, yanked and pushed.
12pm-1pm – Casino/Rueda Technique Tune-up Part 2: This is a continuation Saturday’s workshop on learn to make your rueda/casino movement crisp and graceful. Learn about the importance of footwork, marking the accents in moves, hand connection with your partner, and being safe on the dance floor to minimize injury.
1:30-2:30pm – Group Moves to Excite the Circle – Group moves require teamwork, listening to the caller, and timed footwork. Learn to polish your moves with grace, synchronicity and body attitude in your movement.
LOCATION: Belltown Dance Studio, 2521 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
WORKSHOP PRICE:
One class: $15 pre-reg / $20 door
Two classes: $25 pre-reg / $35 door
Each Additional Class: $10
All seven classes $65 pre-reg / $80 door
Make checks payable to Julian Mejia and send your pre-registration to:
Maritza Baida: 2702 S. 12 St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Deadline for Pre-Registration is: Sept 10, 2010
Private Lessons with Julian on Friday & Saturday Fee is $50 per hour
Friday – 4pm, 5pm, or 7pm and/or Saturday – 10am, 7pm, or 8pm
E-mail Maritza for your reservation for a private lesson at sbdiva32@yahoo.com or call her at (206)300-4523. Location for private lessons will be in Seattle. Location to be announced. |
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Ms. Liz Lira
6-TIME WORLD SALSA CHAMPION
7-TIME US SALSA CHAMPION
Sept. 25th. 2010
Salsa Workshops for Leads & Follows
- 1pm-2:30pm -SALSA TECHNIQUE & LADIES STYLING
- 2:40pm-3:40pm -SPINS WORKSHOP FOR LEADS & FOLLOWS
-MEN WANTED in our first 1.5 hrs workshop to assist in our ladies styling, (FREE of charge for your assistance during this part of our workshop).
Salsa Technique and Ladies' Styling Workshop
- spins and turning technique
-partnering and frame technique
-hip movement technique
-styling in open stance
-styling with cross-body leads
-styling within turns
-body isolation and rythmicality
-leg flicks/ kicks/ rondes
-hand and arm styling
-...and more!
Bio:
Liz Lira, the "Rose of Salsa," was born in La Paz, Bolivia, and immigrated to the United States at the early age of eight. Making Southern California her new home, she embraced the art of dance and excelled in both ballet and jazz.
For more than a dozen years, she trained at the most respected dance studios with top ballet coaches and traveled with her dance company, performing in front of thousands and on TV. Seen as one of the more talented young ballet dancers, she encountered numerous opportunities, including the possibility to move to New York and join one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world -- The New York City Ballet.
However, personal strife and limitations hindered her dreams of pursuing a life on stage performing ballet, and nearly caused her to quit dancing forever. However, with the support of family and a strong determination, she regained her commitment to dance and transitioned to new avenues of expression.
Although professionally trained for many years in various forms of dance, including modern, lyrical and hip hop, it was not until 2001, at the age of 21, that she emerged onto the LA salsa scene. Her style quickly garnered her recognition as one of the top female dancers in Southern California. Although she desires to present an elegant style of salsa as her trademark, her dancing has also been referred to as a fusion of graceful motion and explosive energy.
Admired by many for her warm personality and exceptional dancing skills, she quickly became one of the most recognizable personalities on the club circuit. Her outstanding teaching skills also made her a favorite among salsa students at establishments such as the Mayan and Conga Room. Coveted by many of the salsa scene's best male dancers to train as dance partners, she chose to dance with salsa veterans such as Alex da Silva and Solomon Rivera.
She went on to capture her first major salsa dance championship at the Mayan World Salsa Championships in the summer of 2002. Along with many other competitions, her itinerary also included performances on the international stage, including appearances in her beloved Bolivia, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Germany, and Japan. The momentum of her early success lead to commercials and music video appearances, as well as opportunities to choreograph for television and motion pictures. Liz has recently had the honor of choreographing the semi-finals and finals routines for Mark and Shawn, the first-place winners of Dancing With the Stars, Season 8. She assisted in choreographing the group hustle routine for Dancing With the Stars Season 9. She was also choreographer and principal dancer for the feature film, The Ugly Truth, starting Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl.
In December of 2009, she won first place at the 4th Annual World Salsa Championships, making her a 6-time World Salsa Champion and 7-time US Salsa Champion.
*Most recent this year 2010 was ask to be one of the choreographer for "So You Think You Dance" Season 7 Episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvY7LTEbuRU
Liz Lira continues to share her passion of dance, acting and singing world wide.
Cost
Pre-register:
- 2.5-hr workshop for both Salsa Ladies Styling & Spins, $38 if pay in advance (1.25 paypal fees will apply), $45 at the door the day of. Open level!
Atten: Ladies, please bring your male lead partner if possible.
(Men are FREE of charge for this 1.5 hr if you only come to assist our ladies, but if you are signing up for ladies styling and to follow, this will not apply).
- 1.5 hrs Salsa Ladies Styling ONLY open level! (Men are welcome).
$25 if pay in advance (.90 cent paypal fees will apply), $29 at the door the day of.
- 1 hr Spins ONLY for Leads & Follows, $20 if pay in advance or if you are assisting our ladies (.60 cent paypal fees will apply), all others - $25 at the door the day of.
Belltown Dance Studio
2521 4th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98121
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Charlene Rose 2hr Choreography Workshop & Auditioning |
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BDS Salseras of Charlene Rose Dance Company
Dance and Perform like a Pro!
2 Hour Choreography Workshop/Audition for female dancers!
Saturday, October 9, 8:00 -10:00pm
By popular request Belltown Dance Studio is recruiting members for a new Ladies Performance Group! Led by Internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and instructor Charlene Rose, we are offering performance opportunities at National & International Festivals & Congresses, as well as local events & venues!
We will be holding a 2 Hour Choreography Workshop as a pre-requisite so we can evaluate your level and ability for the team. This workshop is also available for general drop-in as well for those that may not be interested in the team.
Charlene will be teaching a short routine choreographed to a song of her choice. Emphasis will be placed on musicality, body movement, proper body technique, dynamic movement, stage presence & projection, sharpness & lines.
Achieve a new kind of "Dancer's High" that you can only get by being on a performance team!
As a member of BDS Salseras of Charlene Rose Dance Company you will learn:
* timing & musical understanding
* intense advancement to the next level!
* amazing footwork
* sexy lady's styling
* turns & spinning technique
* proper usage of the arms, legs, & feet
* body movement and core control
* stage presence & projection
* opportunities to perform at local and non-local events
* meet new friends from all around the world
* get in shape while having fun!
Ladies Performance Group Requirements: Must have a certain level of skill and you must be coachable. This is perfect for those that have extensive, little, or no performance experience and would like to develope and polish dance skills.
Our dedication to you is that you will develop specialized skills and learn to dance and perform like a pro. Our most important rule… that you have A LOT OF FUN! Come audition for an experience that you will remember and cherish for the rest of your life!
WORKSHOP/AUDITION INFORMATION:
ALL LEVELS WELCOMED…
WHEN
Saturday, October 9, 8:00 -10:00pm
(Rehearsals would start immediately on Sunday October 10th, 12pm)
PRICE
2hrs Choreography Workshop/Audition $35 if register in advance, $40 at the door.
Reserve your spot now ($1.50 paypal fee will apply):
In addition to pre-register, please also post your RSVP at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141649979190427&index=1
LOCATION
Belltown Dance Studio
2521 4th Ave.
Seattle, WA
BRING
Towel, Water, Dance Shoes, Energy, Smiles & A GREAT ATTITUDE!
Practice Sundays, Monthly dues & 3 month agreement applies.
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Charlene Rose
Among the likes of great talent in the salsa world, Charlene has performed and given workshops internationally, and with some of the most world renowned Salseros including Rogelio Moreno, Alex da Silva, Alfonso Caldera, David Nieto, and Francisco Vazquez.
Charlene's first love as far as dancing goes was ballet, in which she began her training at about 8 years old. At 18, she decided to continue pursuing her passion at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA where she majored in dance and musical theater. It was during her tenure at Cornish that Charlene was exposed to the Latin dances, and she fell in love instantly.
Charlene was inspired to take her salsa career to the next level when she realized the height to which salsa could be taken, after seeing videos online of the Mayan Salsa Competition, and also the West Coast Salsa Congress.
Some of her accomplishments in salsa include:
- First Place 2009 Top L.A. Salsera Competition
- First Place 2008 Mayan World Salsa Championships
- 3rd Place 2007 ESPN World Salsa Championships On 1
- Appeared on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance", and was featured in US Weekly, OK Weekly, and Variety Magazines for her participation on the show.
- Appeared on NBC's "America's Got Talent"
Charlene now resides in Los Angeles, CA where she continues to pursue her passion for dance and performing, Charlene has added to her credits a sizable list of films, television programs, music videos, commercials, modeling campaigns, and theater productions.
Charlene continues to perform, choreograph, and instruct for audiences and students around the world. She also founded and directs her own performance group in Los Angeles, Charlene Rose Dance Company, which provides performance opportunities and dance skills to salsa afficionados from the Amateur to Professional level. The Company provides dancers who have never trained or performed with the opportunity to be part of a company, work with professionals, travel, compete, and be part of a truely unique experience. For more information about the team, classes and upcoming events, visit www.charlenerose.com |
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Afro-Brazilian Thurs Drop-in Workshop |
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Weekly Zumba Fitness Drop-ins classes |
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??? Questions when Registering ???
Deadline for registering online:
We accept online pyament only up to the day before class starts. Please note that there is a slight transaction Paypal fee that's added into each price when you register online. If you are registering on the day of the class, please call regarding openings and we ask that you come in 5 mins early to register. Check or cash only please.
Credit/Refunds:
After you have register, and with in a (24 hrs) prior to our class starts and you've decide not to take the class, there is $10 processing fee for our group classes. (1 hour workshops would be a $5 refund).
Canceling after teken 1-2 classes or missed first or second class of the 5 weeks series, there are no refunds, but
you do have an option having a $30 credit towards another full series, balance of $25 filing fee would be due the first day of class, (This option dose NOT apply to any special workshops or other dance group classes other then salsa).
If you have to miss one of our (salsa) 5 week classes, please call and ask to see if we can fit you in for a makeup class, on either Sun Mon. Tue. class or private lesson at a additional cost is also an option. (Sorry, this option is not available for Advance level students).
What does 1 & 2-3 means for salsa?
If you are a brand new student to salsa, you would be in Beginner level 1.
Students who have taken salsa lessons else where and very comfortable with "Cross Body Lead", you should be in our beginner level "2-3." If you are not sure please feel free to call us at: 206.930.7246 ask for Jim
Intermediate 1 means "partnering only," this is where we go a bit slower and spend more time on techniques.
Intermediate 2 & Advance level is where we'll be offer 15 mins of ladies styling and men shines before our partnering. (All Intermediate level 1 or 2 and Advance Level must have instructors approval to join.)
Shoes: Be sure to wear dance shoes or shoes that don't have too much traction on their soles, as this will allow you to spin more easily. Ladies, heel and ankle support is a plus. From our local dance shoes stores, 10% discount off is offer to all of our students that are taken classes with us.
Instructors Rehearsal/private lesson rental:
Hourly rental fee must be paid with in no later then 24 hrs in advance (only upon availability). 50% refundable if cancel less then 12 hrs notice on day of.
Location:
Belltown Dance Studio/Musician Asso. Building < you may register in person during our dance class hours.
2521 4th Ave. (cross Vine St.)
Seattle, WA 98121
Instructor ph: 206.930.7246
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BDS is proud to bring you
1st Salsa @ Westlake Park
Friday, Sept. 3rd
4pm-10pm
see event page
Salsa Dance Competito
Friday, Sept. 10th.
Feature guest judge
Eli Torres
See event page
for detals
Cuban Salsa Workshops
w/Julian Mejia
From SalsAtlanta
Sept 11-12
Workshop page
New Bachata group class
3-5wks series starts
Sept. 2nd & 16th.
Salsa group class
5wks series starts
Sept. 13th, 14th,
or 22nd. See reg. page
for details.
Liz Lira
6-TIME WORLD SALSA CHAMPION
Special workshop Sept. 25th
see workshop page
Weekly Salsa Dance Practica
Sun 6:30p-11pm $5
Ladies FREE
before 7pm
New Argentine Tango
group classes starts
Wed. Sept. 8th.
w/Evan Wallace
Belly Dance
group class 5wks series
starts on Sept, 8th
BDS Salseras
of Charlene Rose
Dance Company/Auditioning
Sat. Oct. 9th
West African &
African Diaspora Dance class
Every Thurs.
7:15pm-8:15pm
Zumba Fitness
Mon. 6pm-7pm
Sat. 10am-11am
w/Heather Gervais
AFRO-BRAZILIAN
DANCE/FITNESS
Thrus. Drop-in 6pm-7pm
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