SOCIAL BALLROOM / SMOOTH LATIN CURRICULUM
Summer 2013
BALLROOM CLASSES & CRASH COURSE – Rotating Partners
Foxtrot / Waltz Crash Course All Dancers/All Levels Sunday, June 9
Do you come to Dance Manhattan’s Guest Night or go to those special events and find yourself watching others dance more than you are dancing yourself...that’s just NOT OK??? You get up and do your Salsa, Swing, Tango or whatever, but when a Foxtrot or Waltz comes along you're just lost? This crash course is the answer...a fast and easy approach to these two beautiful ballroom dances with two of your favorite instructors. And you don’t need a partner...we’ll rotate! This Crash Course is also suitable for those with no prior dance experience.
Foxtrot / Waltz Basic Thu, 6pm – 4 wk sessions
Intermediate Thu, 7pm – 4 wk sessions
These classes focus on the Smooth favorites: Foxtrot & Waltz. During each 4 week period the student will receive instruction for each dance with a review at the end. Students should begin with the Basic/Pre-Intermediate class which runs in a three-month cycle– students may start at any time. The material taught in each cycle is different from the prior cycles.
Students should move up to subsequent levels when they have completed and/or achieved competency at the prior level. They should seek their teacher’s recommendation prior to moving up to the next level.
Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep &Viennese Waltz Intermediate/Pre-Adv Thu, 8pm – 4 wk sessions
PreRequisite: beginner and intermediate (pre-bronze and bronze) level foxtrot and waltz.
In this class we will continue to explore American style foxtrot and waltz techniques and patterns at an advanced (silver-gold) level. Patterns will include, but will not be limited to, open right and left turns, weave from promenade, pivots and shadow position.
Each month will focus on one dance:
January: Waltzing February: Quickstep March: Foxtrot April: Waltzing
Foxtrot / Waltz Advanced Fri, 8pm - 4 wk sessions
Prerequisite: Strong knowledge of Foxtrot and Waltz - completion of all prior Foxtrot and Waltz classes at Dance Manhattan and permission of the instructor.
Advanced Foxtrot and Waltz patterns. The class will offer challenging material for these two ballroom standards. Join Master Instructor, Bobbi Petri, as she fills in what you don't yet know about Foxtrot and Waltz...and that will be alot!
Foxtrot / Soft Shoe Performance Class Intermediate + Thu, 9-10:30 – 8 wks starting 5/9
DON’T TAKE THIS CLASS!...unless you really want to have fun and perform a ‘Classic’ routine of FOXTROT–SOFT SHOE!
Choreographed and taught by Teddy Kern and her new best friend, Jonathan Murdock, the team will perform at Guest Night, June 28.
Requirements: Must know Intermediate level Foxtrot or Swing. Find a partner but NOT required.
HUSTLE – Rotating Partners Pre Advanced/Advanced Wednesday, 8pm
Originally called "Latin Hustle" and danced in clubs in the 70s to "disco" music with a hard driving beat, Hustle can be pretty fast and very energetic. It is characterized by lots of spins and syncopated footwork for the follower. Fun and challenging
Prerequisite: For those with prior knowledge of the dance through Intermediate level material or for fast-learning Advanced Ballroom students! Teacher permission should be obtained prior to taking this class.
Take your dancing to the next level of complexity with more advanced turn patterns and footwork. Greater emphasis will be placed on styling and dynamics of social dancing in this 4-week group Advanced class with NY’s Queen of Hustle, Bobbi Petri. Bobbi introduces new material and concepts as well as reviews and builds on past material.
COUNTRY TWO-STEP – Rotating Partners ALL Levels Friday, 7pm
PreRequisite: Some basic knowledge of Country 2-step is helpful, but not necessary.
This class will begin with a review of the basics of country Two-step and will move quickly to variations including turns from closed position, shadow (sweetheart position), conversation steps, weaving patterns, etc. Each month will build on a theme (ex. left turns in various side-by-side positions) while working on frame, lead/follow and spinning techniques. Leader/follower roles are not gender specific for this class. Come one, come all and plan on having fun!
“COUPLES ONLY” 4 WEEK GROUP COURSES & CRASH COURSES
For those who’d like to study exclusively with their partner. These classes provide a great introduction to popular social dances and do not require participants to change partners. The material taught rotates from month to month over a three to four month period. A great opportunity for couples about to get married, about to go to a wedding, preparing for a special event, or for those who just want to focus on improving their dance partnership.
“Couples Only” Group Classes (ask about our “Couples Only” mult-course registration discounts!)
Swing and Salsa Basic Friday, 6pm
Foxtrot , Waltz & Slow Dancing Basic Friday, 7pm
Argentine Tango Basic Friday, 8pm
“Couples Only” Ballroom Crash Basic Sunday, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 14, Aug 11
For couples who would like to supplement their group class studies or for those who can not commit to a weekly schedule. This special workshop provides a great introduction to four dance standards (Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing & Salsa) and does not require participants to rotate partners.
OTHER BEGINNER CRASH COURSES All Dancers / All Levels
Broaden your background with a “Learn-in-a-Day” introduction to these other dances:
· Salsa Sunday: May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4
· Swing/Lindy Sunday: May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18
· WC Swing Sunday: May 15, Jul 21
· Argentine Tango Sunday: May 5, Jul 14
· Balboa Wednesday: Jul 3
FREE PRACTICE SESSIONS – For everyone…the Fastest way to progress!
Practice sessions are FREE for our students and open to outside guests at a small fee. They offer a perfect opportunity to practice your moves, both new and old. Practice what you’ve learned in class, get the “kinks out” and practice your social dance skills. Practicing and taking what you’ve learned from the classroom to the dance floor is the fastest way to progress! Join your friends from class and/or make new friends! Dancers of all levels are welcome!
Latin Monday, 9-11pm (Free for Students; $5 for Guests)
Swing Tuesdays, 9-10:30pm (Free for Students; $5 for Guests)
ArgentineTango Thursdays, 6-7pm (Free for Students; $5 for Guests)
Ballroom Thursday, 9-10pm (Free for Students; $5 for Guests)
West Coast Wednesdays Wednesdays, 9:15- 12:30am (FREE for students; $7 for Guests; $5 Gotham members;
$5 High School / College students with valid, current IDs)