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
Todays classes Included:
Bronze Paso
Character of the dance, posture alignment, walks forward, head position changes
First Position arms and opposition of arms and lower body with walks forward
The Apel (Llamada), Spanish press and release (dissolve)
Warm up individual movement: Start Left side facing audience:
Bring the space in and press out (Rock step with Left foot towards Right corner)
Counts 1 & 2, Collect 3, hold 4
Rock step to Left corner with Right foot on counts 1 & 2, Collect 3, hold 4
Next week: Spanish turn (”wheel”)
Silver Rumba:
Included partnering with therabands finding those lats and making them work.
New Yorkers for lead in R to R hand hold for men and L to L
Homework, Spot turn with firt position arms and second position arms
Next week start with Rumba walks forward, back, cucarachas, Spot turn for men and women with inside turn for lady.
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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
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)