Micro-Rhythms, Connection, and Starter Steps for West Coast Swing
Saturday, August 03, 2024, 04:00pm - Saturday, August 03, 2024, 11:00pm
Micro-Rhythms, Connection, & Starter Steps
for West Coast Swing
Workshops & Social Dance Night
on Saturday, August 3, 2024
4:00-8:00pm: Workshops & Dinner
8:00-11:00pm: Social Dance Night
Norwalk, CT
Understanding where movement comes from and how it influences your partner is essential to being a good leader or follower. This workshop is developed using three aspects to create a great dance: micro-rhythms, connection, and starter steps. This is a foundational aspect of West Coast Swing which can help any dancer improve.
Health Policy
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 - Micro-Rhythms, Connection, and Starter Steps (Beginner and up)
This workshop intensive will be segmented into three parts (with short breaks in between each part):
Micro-Rhythms: This will explore how we use subtle movement to create a bond with our partner. That bond helps leaders and followers attach themselves in a way that seems "telepathic," which then creates the social solidarity necessary for good connection.
Connection: This section will expand on the idea of micro-rhythms to the development of lead-follow connection and application of movement.
Dinner: We will have a 1-hour dinner break before the last workshop.
Starter Steps: This will utilize the knowledge of micro-rhythms and connection to create various starter steps.
8:00-11:00pm - Social Dance Night
Dance for fun or try what you learned. Let's have a great time dancing together!!
This party is included for all workshop attendees and open to those who just want to come to the dance.
Pricing:
One Price: Includes all workshops & dance.
$60: by Sunday, June 30
$70: by Wednesday, July 31
$80: from Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 3
Dance Only:
$15 by Wednesday, July 31
$20: from Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 3
Registration/Check-in:
4:00 - 8:00pm - Micro-Rhythms, Connection, and Starter Steps for West Coast Swing
8:00 - 11:00pm - Social Dance Night
8:00-11:00pm - Social Dance Night Party only. Dance the night away to the best West Coast Swing music. We'll play some Hustle, Salsa, and Nightclub Two Step upon request, too.
* This party is included with the workshops.
Your Instructor:
Erik Novoa: 3-time US Open West Coast Swing finalist and 2-time Hustle national champion
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.
