SALSA INTENSIVE aka SALSA TRAINING TEAM!
- Designed to take dancers to the next level!
- Learn, Understand and Master Advanced Technique!
- Anyone can join our training team!
- Be prepared to be CHALLENGED!
DESCRIPTION: SALSA TRAINING TEAM
WHERE: Moving Arts Studio 2414 W. Whittier Boulevard Montebello
Any questions? Please contact:
Director: Laura Luu
Email:
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Facebook: Laura Luu
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F.A.Q.s About Our Salsa Training Team
Who can join?
Anyone can join. There is no Audition to join our Training Team. To enjoy the most success, it is recommended that you have at least 6 months of dancing under your belt and can execute the follow: Basic Step, Cross Body Lead, Right Hand Turn, Copa and 360.
How long is the Training Team?
The series renews every month at the first Sunday of the month and runs 4 weeks. Many students opt to renew the series for maximum mastery and understanding of the concepts.
Do I need dance shoes?
We recommend you wear comfortable clothing you can move in (no jeans) and dance shoes if you have them. We can provide you with shoe coupons to purchase dance shoes at a great discount. If not, smooth soled shoes are highly recommended. No sneakers please. The rubber soles will have too much traction and cause discomfort to your knees.
Is this a performance team?
The training team is a non-performing team. The concepts we teach are for the social dance floor. We do not teach choreography in this series. If you would like to join our Performance Team, you may audition for the Performance Team at the completion of the Training Team series. It is highly recommended to complete the Training Team prior to joining the Performance Team.
How much is the Training Team
The Training Team is $75/month. You may take as many months as you feel comfortable to master the concepts.
What will I learn in the Training Team?
Here is our Training Team Curriculum. Our full program is 3-months. We offer shorten programs (4-5 weeks in length which cover Session A & B)
SESSION A
FOOTWORK: Cross-Overs, Foot Action, Swivel Steps, Kicks, Hook Turns, Left-Hand Turns, Single Turn Preps, Side Breaks w/Cross, Syncopation
TECHNIQUE:Lead & Follow, Connection, Tension, Hand Technique, Body Technique (Frame)
(1) Rolling Pin Technique (2) Amoeba Technique (3) Boomerang Technique
PATTERN: Single R-hand Turn, Traveling Turn w/partner, Back Spot Turn, Cross-Body-Lead, Basket Lead, Sweetheart, Hair comb, Re-direction w/Copa, Turn for him, Straight Arm Leads, 360s
SESSION B
SPINS/TURNS: Basic Turn (Right), Basic Turn (Left), Multiple Spins, Advanced Spin Technique, Solo & Partner Spotting Techniques, Core Strength, Posture For Spins & Turns
TECHNIQUE: (1) Magnetic Snap (2) Marshmellow Frame
LEAD & FOLLOW: Timing for Preps, Rubberband Connection, Elasticity
PATTERN: Double R-hand Turns, Hair combs, 360s, Taffy, Double Back Spot Turns, Copa Variations
SESSION C
BODY MOVEMENT: Center, Body Placement, Posture, Weight Exchange, Ribcage Isolations, Arm movement/framing, Guaguanco, Body Rolls, Hip Rolls, Hook Turns, Misc Turns (Turning L on R Foot, Turning R on L Foot)
LEAD & FOLLOW: Slot & Traffic Lanes, Sea Shell & Turn Preparations
PATTERNS: Traveling: 1.5 inside/outside turns with partner / 2.5 inside/outside turns with partner, Windmills, Barrel Turns, Hair Drape, Pizza turns, Free spins
SESSION D
FOOTWORK: Charge steps, Toe-Heel, Redirections, Syncopation Steps, Mambo Swing, Advance Turn Preps
PATTERNS: Sticky hand follow, Keeping followers in their place, Rope Tricks, Flicks, Tosses, Waterfall, Traveling Turn Across the floor w/o partner, 360 catch
