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*September 26^th, 2009

Showcase at Elan Dancesport Center

*September 27^th, 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 4^th, 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

Bronze

Week 1

“Layers” in Rumba

Timing (Finding the beat) Boom vs Tick

Forward & Back walk (Free leg and standing leg relationship with the hip)

Timing of the walk

Basic in closed position and arm connection (longest way down)

Warm up:

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Exercise 1: (International Rumba Warm up) 4 Bars of Music

Here’s the exercise:

Start with L foot in front (no weight)

L-Step Back (4 , 1) Rumba 1

R-Rock Step Back (2,3)

R-Step Forward (4 ,1) Rumba 2

L-Forward (Q, prep for turn 2)

R-Forward (Q, end of turn. Turn on & of 3)

L-Step Back (4, 1) Rumba 3

Close R to L (Ladies Fan) count 2

L-Forward on 3

R-Step Forward (4 , 1) Rumba 4

L-Forward (Q, prep for turn) count 2

R-Forward (Q, end of turn. Turn on & of 3)

Repeat from the beginning!

Week 2

Warm up & basic routine

Closed basic

Cross body lead

Fan

Alemana

Closed basic

“Layer” 2

Hi Everyone,

Here is the material for week 1 & 2!

Week 1

Reviewed Bronze routine and connections
Whisk with arms to prepare for promenade runs

Samba basic timing review

Week 2

Samba walk

Promenade runs the steps. Looking at spacial orientation and size of steps

Routine:

Prep side Samba Walk ( 7 ah 8 )

3 criss cross botafogos (1 ah 2, 3 ah 4, 5 ah 6)

2 voltas (ah 7, ah 8 )

stationary samba walks (1 ah 2, 3 ah 4)

1 Botafogo (5 ah 6)

2 voltas (ah 7, ah 8 )

volta in place (2) (1 ah 2, 3 ah 4)

Whisk (5 ah 6)

2 Voltas (ah 7, ah 8 )

3 Promenade Runs finish with Volta (1 ah 2, 3 ah 4, 5 ah 6) Hold 7 volta ah 8 )

(basic timing, 1,2,3 timing, Advance Clave timing)