Whip It Good - Whips Workshop for West Coast Swing
Saturday, November 11, 2023, 04:00pm - Saturday, November 11, 2023, 11:00pm
Whip it Good: Whips Workshop for West Coast Swing
(Learn approx. 100 ways to do a Whip)
Saturday, November 11, 2023
4:00-8:00pm: Workshop
8:00-11:00pm: Social Dance Night
Norwalk, CT
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, come learn one of the most important moves in the West Coast Swing family, The Whip!
The West Coast Swing Whip is the gold-standard move by which all dancers are measured. The perfect phrasing of the whip makes it one of the most used and embellished moves. Understanding how to lead / follow a perfect whip and how to redesign it is the difference between the beginner and the advanced dancer.
Perhaps one of the best things about the Whip is that it can morphed and augmented in so many different ways that there are literally hundreds of different combinations. These workshops will expose you to many of those possibilities. You'll get to choose which Whips you like.
This series of Whip workshops is specifically designed for the Advanced Beginner West Coast Swing Dancer. All you need to know is your basic 6-count patterns and a basic Whip. However, this workshop is also detailed enough to keep intermediate dancers growing. This information will help you rise to our intermediate/advanced weekly classes.
After these workshops, you'll always look to the whip to improve your dance. The whip is the friend of every advanced dancer - it's time for you to become friends with as many whips as possible!
Important Information
We strive to balance providing a safe environment while returning to a normal social setting. The following policy is subject to change at any time in the event of new guidance issued by the CDC, state, or local governments. By attending any of our classes/privates/events, you agree to this health policy. Effective January 1, 2024:
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Common Sense Health: 1) If you are not feeling well, please do not come to dance class. 2) If you've been in a high-density environment (plane, wedding, conference), it would be appreciated if you took a home-COVID test before your class.
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Health Cooperation: Students will cooperate with any health requests from Erik Novoa, guest instructor, or staff (e.g., using hand sanitizer, using a mask, stepping outside to address a health issue, etc.).
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Registration: You must pre-register for these classes (see below). We will not be touching credit cards or cash for these classes.
Schedule
4:00-8:00pm: Whip It Good Workshops
The Four Whips: This part of the workshop will explore the four main structures of whips. We will also discuss lead-follow techniques for creating these whips while social dancing.
Different Intros, Middles, and Outros: The different parts of the 8-count whip make it one of the most versatile patterns of West Coast Swing. This class will examine the different ways to change the beginning, middle, and end of whip patterns in order to provide almost 100 different whip options.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner with your friends. Feel free to let me know if you are bringing anything for our community table.
Specialty Whips: This class will explore some creative and unique whips—giving leaders and followers fun and interesting ways to make their dance more advanced.
8:00-11:00pm: Social Dance Night
Let's dance!! Dance the night away to the best West Coast Swing music. We'll play some Hustle, Salsa, and Nightclub Two Step upon request, too.
Pricing & Registration
$50 by Tuesday, October 31
$60 by Tuesday, November 7
$70 from Wednesday, November 8 through Saturday, November 11
Your Instructor:
Erik Novoa - 3 Time US Open West Coast Swing Finalist
Find out more about Erik Novoa
Location
Dance Dimensions
15 Cross Street
Norwalk, CT
Important Location information:
Dance Dimensions is located on Route-1 (Cross Street) in the same shopping area as these other establishments: Brain Balance, Dogs Gone Smart, and Goodwill.
Parking Area
There is plenty of parking adjacent to Dance Dimensions. The parking area is well lit and marked. Please park closer to the entrance because that will place you closer to the studio entrance.
