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Count Movement
1 Tap R
2 Step Forward L
3 Tap R
4 Step Backward R
5 Tap L
6 Kick Side L
Count Movement
1 Tap L
2 Step Forward R
3 Tap L
4 Step Backward L
5 Tap R
6 Kick Side R
Golpe-Flat
Doble= 2 golpes (2 flats)
Triple= 2 golpes on 1 foot + 1 golpe with the other foot
planta y tacon= ball of foot + heel of foot “digging step”
Excercise 1 (Alternate feet!)
8 counts golpe
8 counts/sets doble
8 sets of triple
8 sets of planta y tacon
8 sets of planta y tacon (1 foot) + 1 golpe (with other foot)
We began class with footwork exercise 1 in place and then in movement down the floor and backwards, keeping rhythm and poise.
We began exercise # 6:
Body positioned in a diagonal profile.
Foot 1 (”inside” foot) Toe heel ( Sing 1 E)
Foot 2 (”outside” foot) Double ( Sing & ah)
Repeat above up to 7 E & ah.
On 8 stamp flat Foot 1
Kick out (ronde) foot 2,
Count & hook foot 2 behind foot 1,
Count ah place foot 1 next to foot 2,
Repeat above with Foot 2 towards next diagonal
We also worked on the Paso de Sevillana.
Introduction (armwork 9 counts)
1st paso is “irregular” move on count 2
4 regular pasos.
Next week, Maya will teach the pasada
We started with wrist work in 2 directions: 2 rotations each direction
Arms in 1st, 2nd, 5th with wrists
Footwork Exercise 1,
Exercise 4
(ball heel-foot 1, double-foot 2 consecutive. On count 8-Flat Foot 1, ronde/kick out foot 2 and hook behind foot 1, ball of foot 1 closes to foot 2, repeat all with foot 2
Sevillanas Paso & Grapevine, both are 6 count steps
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*September 26th, 2009
Showcase at Elan Dancesport Center
*September 27th, 2009-Special Day (Danceflame Students)
Location: Crown Dance
Time will be determined (anticipating 1PM-2:30PM)
Half Day of Classes (Day of Rest from Showcase)
Celebrate Dance with Dmitry & Marsha
Potluck-We will have sign up sheets-open to suggestions
(For current students from all classes/lessons, Social, competitive Latin & Ballroom, Flamenco & Athletic Dance class: We will eat, watch videos, and play Madlibs. A great time to socialize with each other and discuss items as a school)
*Flamenco/Spanish Dance Theory Clas s (For All students interested. Necessary for all Flamenco students: Bring notebook, pencil/pen. We will discuss theory background, terms, and concepts necessary for the upcoming curriculum. This class is for students of all levels!
Time: 2:45PM-4:15PM
Cost: $12 per student
Sunday October 4th, 2009
New and returning students begin dance classes
Thursdays at Elan:
Athletic Dance Class 7PM-8PM Marsha
Saturdays at Elan:
Flamenco I 10:30AM-11:15AM Marsha
Silver American Smooth 11:15AM-12PM Dmitry
Silver American Rhythm 12PM-12:45PM Dmitry
Bronze International Latin 12:45PM-1:30PM Marsha
Silver International Latin 1:30PM-2:15PM Marsha
Sundays at Crown: (NEW TIME SHIFT!!!)
Rhythm Technique 1PM-2PM Dmitry
Workout & Conditioning (For both men & women.bring a mat!) 2PM-2:40PM Marsha
Flamenco I 2:45PM-3:25PM Marsha
Flamenco II 3:30PM-4:10PM Marsha
Flamenco III (by instructors evaluation) 4:15PM-4:55PM Marsha