Sarah and I would like to offer a group class (or two classes, depending on the amount of interest and the skill levels of those interested) in advanced leading / following principles, using those principles to invent exciting moves.
However, we do not have a good way to gauge how many people may be interested in such a class. That is what this post is for.
We envision a ten-week class, meeting for 75 minutes each week and costing $125/person, in which the focus will be primarily on partnering, musical interpretation, in-class performances (for the other class participants), movement technique, and unlocking your individual and combined creativity.
We will work in the context of American Style Rhythm (cha cha / rumba / swing / bolero / mambo), though not exclusively. The partnering and interpretation principles are appropriate for every style of partner dancing (Smooth / Standard / Rhythm / Latin).
Past partner dance experience is definitely a good idea. If there is overwhelming demand for an introductory-level class, then only minimal dance experience will be expected. If we offer an advanced-level class, then considerable dance experience will be required.
Published on
27th
June
2008
Instructor: Darrell Dieringer
limit: 30; 1.2 CEU; $93/person
Program #1115
Offered By: UW Division of Continuing Studies
You must register through the UW Division of Continuing Studies
Learn energetic, exciting, and passionate Latin dances like the rumba, cha cha, and salsa. In this class, perfect for beginners and experienced dancers, we cover turns, spins, style, and basic common patterns for several Latin dances, as well as challenges in balance, speed, flexibility, body awareness, and expression for more advanced dancers. No dance experience or partner required.
Published on
12th
June
2008
Hosted by Valley Social Dance Studio in Appleton, WI
Each spring, the people at the Valley Social Dance Studio in Appleton, WI organize a competition and showcase, inviting a number of dance schools from around WI. Schools from Green Bay, Appleton, Wausau, Eau Claire, Madison, and even Rockford, IL attend this fun and uplifting dance competition.
In years past, the Art of Dance has trained dancers to participate in this competition. Since the date is fast approaching, this year we will not have a delegation to participate in this comp. However, if you will be in the Appleton area the weekend of the competition, I encourage you to attend as a spectator if only to experience the atmosphere at a competition.
The evening of Friday, 28 March 2008 will have various “solo” (choreographed) partner dancing entries.
The entire day of Saturday, 29 March 2008 will have all of the “freestyle” (non-choreographed) entries.
Published on
12th
March
2008
See a the Photo Album of Darrell & Sarah competing at The Indiana Challege.
Published on
4th
March
2008
Every summer, Brigham Young University in Provo, UT (50 miles south of Salt Lake City) hosts two Ballroom Dance Camps for Adults, and one Ballroom Dance Camp for Youths.
In years past, I have attended the adult camps and had a fantastic time. Not only is the access to quality instruction superb, but the instructors are the very people who often judge at the competitions Sarah and I attend.
Youth Camp
04-07 August 2008
Adult Camps
Camp I: 07 July - 11 July 2008
Camp II: 28 July - 01 August 2008
The adult camps offer a full week of dance classes, social dances, performance, and full immersion into ballroom dancing. The organizers limit enrollment to ~250 participants. In the years I have attended, there have been about 30-40 participants under age 30, with most of the participants ages 40 and above.
Published on
2nd
March
2008
Instructor: Darrell Dieringer
limit: 30; 2.1 CEU; $155/person
Program #1196
Offered By: UW Division of Continuing Studies
Learn energetic, exciting, and passionate Latin dances like the rumba, cha cha, and salsa. In this class, perfect for beginners and experienced dancers, we cover turns, spins, style, and basic common patterns for several Latin dances, as well as challenges in balance, speed, flexibility, body awareness, and expression for more advanced dancers. No dance experience or partner required.
Published on
24th
January
2008
