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2008 WINTER WORKSHOPS (non-performance)
Please call our front desk at 415-863-9830 x 100 for more information.
Drop-ins welcome through the entire series!
House Dance with fLO-ology
Feb. 2 – March 22
Saturdays, 3:30-5:00
House Dance is a umbrella term for all the underground club styles that come from Chicago and NYC. House Dance is done to House Music. This workshop focuses on teaching basics and foundation in these different styles. "Jacking," the first style of house dance, came from Chicago, and is the body undulation which has roots in African dance. "NYC footwork" is accredited to the NYC underground dance scene that came from the disco era. It borrows influences from, lindy, tap, hustle step, salsa and many other dance forms. "Lofting" is the oldest of the house styles. These soft sensual movements are often done on the floor. Check out "House Dance" so that the next time you're in the club, you can let loose and open up to more possibilities on the dance floor.
Exclusive Winter Flamenco Workshop with Danica Sena
Jan. 26 – March 22
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30
Students will learn how to enhance their dance experience by mastering basic movements/combinations with two typical "accessories" commonly used in Flamenco: Abanico/Pericon (Large Fan) and Baston (Cane). The musical forms studied will be Guajiras and Siguiriyas.
**Intermediate/Advanced Student Level ONLY.
Note: Accessories will be available for purchase if needed.
Bhangra with Joti Singh
Jan. 27 – March 23
Sundays, 11:00-12:30p
Bhangra is a harvest dance originally from the state of Punjab in the northwest corner of India and Pakistan and traditionally danced by men only. As people continue to cross oceans and cultures, bhangra music and dance ceaselessly evolves, as influences of hiphop, reggae and many other genres of music inspire the artists who create this new bhangra music and dance. Today bhangra is danced mostly at weddings and celebrations by both men and women.
Women’s Salsa with Sidney Weaverling
Jan. 27- March 23
Sundays, 11:30-1:00p
Intermediate Salsa Rueda with Sidney Weaverling
Jan. 27 – March 23
Sundays, 1:00-2:30p
In this nine-week series, intermediate students of Cuban-style Salsa and Rueda will apply and develop their knowledge of partnering technique, turn patterns, rhythm, and body-movement, taking their studio and social dancing skills to the performance level. We will build and perfect an exciting, dynamic, and athletic choreography incorporating Rueda, Casino, Salsa Suelta, Son, Cha-cha-cha, Mambo and other popular Cuban dances. The choreography will be performed to contemporary Cuban Salsa, also known as Timba. Workshop participants are encouraged to attend both the Sunday afternoon rehearsal and a one hour Friday night class each week. Prerequisites apply --please see instructor for details.
Advanced Salsa Rueda with Sidney Weaverling
Jan. 27- March 23
Sundays, 3:00-4:30p
In this nine-week series, advanced students of Cuban-style Salsa and Rueda will apply and develop their knowledge of partnering technique, turn patterns, rhythm, and body-movement, taking their studio and social dancing skills to the performance level. We will build and perfect an exciting, dynamic, and athletic choreography incorporating Rueda, Casino, Salsa Suelta, Son, Cha-cha-cha, Mambo and other popular Cuban dances. The choreography will be performed to contemporary Cuban Salsa, also known as Timba. Workshop participants are encouraged to attend both the Sunday afternoon rehearsal and a one hour Friday night class each week. Prerequisites apply --please see instructor for details.
Samba with Raffaella Falchi
Jan. 27- March 23
Sundays, 2:00-3:30p
This is an energetic and aerobic samba class incorporating several styles of Brazilian dance: Rio (Carnaval) samba, Samba Axe’ (from Bahia which includes learning fun routines to up-tempo songs), Samba Reggae (Afro-Brazilian influences), and Frevo (a fast paced dance originating from Pernambuco). All levels welcome!
Clogging with Barbary Coast Cloggers
Jan. 27 – March 23
Sundays, 3:30-5:30p
Clogging is taught through cued dances to various types of music with each class transitioning from beginning to the advanced level. Class content will include the understanding and execution of basic steps and movements, developing an extensive vocabulary of step sequences, and advanced styles and technique. Students are encouraged to stay as long as they can. In clogging, learning intermediate vocabulary is extremely valuable even if you are not yet able to execute the steps perfectly!
Ancient Hula with Misao Mizuno
Feb. 3 – March 9
Sundays, 4:00-6:00p
Hula Kahiko is the ancient form of Hawai'ian dance accompanied w/drums and chants. Students will learn protocal Hawai'ian chants and Hula Kahiko dance with its story. This workshop is the preparation for the Spring Performance workshop which will begin on April 6. All levels welcome !
*Beginners should come to class at 4pm to practice basic hula steps for the first half hour.
Mexican Folkloric with Norberto Martinez
Jan. 27 – March 23
Sundays, 4:30-6:00p
In this introductory class students will be transported into the colorful, energetic and expressive world of Mexican folk culture. You will experience the dance/music from the wonderful state of “Guerrero” Tierra Caliente along with its varied footwork accompaniment.
*Character shoes or hard-soled shoes recommended.