Dance: Latin American
Intensive Introduction (suitable for beginner to advanced students)
Taught by Yoshi Jacobson.  Click here for Yoshi's profile.

Latin dancing is the best way to get fit, meet new people and have a great time.  We will teach you all you need to look and feel groovy on the dance floor!  This course is ideal for enthusiasts with some dance experience and those who enjoy dancing socially.  Both individuals and couples can join.  As the counts for the male and the female steps are different, they will be taught individually and then couples will come together periodically to combine these steps and form sequenced routines.
 

There are four dance forms of Latin American that you will be learning throughout the course.

CHA CHA
This is flashy, full of energy and up beat!  Body movements are all from the rib cage down with an exaggerated hip action.  The dancer’s weight is often transferred from the back to the front foot.  The counts are to a fast 4 step pace in the form 2, 3, 4 AND 1…

The movements we will learn are:

The Starter Step

Progressive Basic

Side Basic (Box)

Cross Over Breaks

Chases

Cross Over Breaks with Arch, with Double Turns and with Palm to Palm

Chases with Half Turns and with Full Turns

JIVE
This is similar to rock 'n' roll.  It is energetic and fast paced, and routines are more flamboyant by including basic lifts.  The dancer’s movement is more in the knees and ankles, thus hip motion is not as pronounced.  The upper body is calm with an upright posture and the weight is more on the balls of the feet.  The counts are to a fast 8 step pace in the form 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8…

The movements we will develop are

Fallaway Rock

American Spin

Change of Hands Behind Back

The Walks

RUMBA
This is known as the dance of love.  The technique is similar to the CHA CHA but is danced to slow paced lyrical music and is performed with even more exaggerated hip movements.  The counts are the same as for the CHA CHA.

The movements we will explore are

Basic

Shoulder to shoulder

Open break

New York break

Underarm turns

Spot turns

SAMBA
This originates from Brazil and is known as the carnival dance, as it is popular during street festivals.  Samba is contagious and has a rhythm that even provokes non dancers to get up and dance!  The counts are to a fast 8 step pace in the form 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8 AND…

The movements we will refine are

Forward and Back

Under Arm Turns

Turn From Basic

Turn From Open Break

As this is a group course, you are encouraged to work with all other members of the class.  This helps you to get to know the group and facilitates your ability to dance with a wider range of partners.

Upon completion of this course, everyone will have an opportunity to perform these flashy routines on stage to an audience!  Here, you will have the chance to show off all that you have learned within the 4 styles.

Course Title: Latin American Dance
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Fall Session: October 6th to December 8th

Section C: Monday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 6th to December 8th (Course Code: LA107)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section D: Monday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 6th to December 8th (Course Code: LA108)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

THERE IS CURRENTLY NO AVAILABILITY FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Annex during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Winter Session will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 7th and 8th, 2009, at the ELC Learning Annex between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m..  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 6 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)
 

For detailed information, please feel free to contact one of our program coordinators: Telephone: 55889133 Fax: 55889133 EMAIL: inquiry(at)shanghai-classes.com
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