Alfredo Melendez / Instructor
What Makes it West Coast?
Alfredo will dive into what makes this dance unique, how historical elements, the music, community values, technique and aesthetics contribute to the feel and look of WCS.
What Makes it Lindy Hop?
Alfredo will dive into what makes this dance unique, how historical elements, the music, community values, technique and aesthetics contribute to the feel and look of Lindy Hop.
What Makes it Blues?
Alfredo will dive into what makes this dance unique, how historical elements, the music, community values, technique and aesthetics contribute to the feel and look of Blues.
What Makes it Tango?
Alfredo will dive into what makes this dance unique, how historical elements, the music, community values, technique and aesthetics contribute to the feel and look of Tango.
What Makes it Ballroom?
Alfredo will dive into what makes this dance unique, how historical elements, the music, community values, techniques and aesthetics contribute to the feel and look of Ballroom dances.
Bring Two Dances Together
Alfredo will help us navigate bringing different dances with their own “rules” about frame, timing, posture, musical choices, etc. together into a cohesive and beautiful conversation between partners on the dancefloor.
Greg Avakian and Laurie Zimmerman / Instructors
Your Body’s Operator Manual
Greg & Laurie dive into the mechanics of dance and a theoretical approach to making choices about frame and posture to improve our dance and connection.
Spin Technique
Greg & Laurie will go over the mechanics of spins and how to drill and practice them. Yes, there will be homework! We’ll put spins into practice with moves for leads and follows.
Lyrical Westie Flavor Fusion
Greg & Laurie will give you a peek into their biggest influence in their fusion dancing and their love for the evolution of this dance.
Compression & Stretch: Without Arms?
No, Greg & Laurie won’t smash you into each other. ...they’ll show you the best techniques for understanding stretch and compression. You’ll leave this workshop... playshop(?) with an improved connection and some homework.
Joy Riding: Rides for Leads and Follows
Greg & Laurie will show us how to incorporate rides into our dances. We love this move!... You don’t have to steal a car to take this class.
Stealing 101
Greg & Laurie will share the skills of gracefully moving in and out of jam circles, birthday jams, and steal dances without standing around like a vulture. Stop waiting for your turn.