Sunday, August 17th, 1:30-4:30pm1:30 - 3:00PM UNDERSTANDING SALSA RHYTHMS (Dance/Music Workshop)
This workshop teaches the fundamental rhythms of Afro-Cuban and Salsa music in depth, as well as more complex and unfamiliar rhythms, to enhance the dancers understanding of timing and improve musicality. Body movement will be used to help memorize some of the more familiar rhythms. As a bonus, this workshop will feature virtuoso Afro-Cuban percussionist from Berklee College of Music. This is a neutral timing class (applicable to ON1 or ON2). Class fee is $15 in advance or $25 total if paired with spin technique workshop ($20 each @ the door).
Register online now at:
http://www.juanpchavez.com/dance
3:00 - 4:30PM SPIN, SPIN, SPIN!!! (Dance Technique Workshop)
This workshop teaches proper technique for both axle (in place) and pivot (traveling) spins in salsa dancing. A focus is placed on balance, core, spotting and timing. This class is taught ON2, though NO PRIOR ON2 KNOWLEDGE IS REQUIRED. High Heels are not allowed in this class (socks or jazz shoes only.) Class fee is $15 in advance or $25 total if paired with rhythms technique workshop ($20 each @ the door).
Register online now at:
http://www.juanpchavez.com/dance
For more information please email juan@juanpchavez.com or call 617.901.4311.
