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Monthly Dance Boot Camp

Learn salsa in one day!

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 Weekly Salsa Group Class

Fun way to learn Salsa!

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Practice Party

Fun environment to practice

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Dance Field Trips

Guided dance adventures!

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Salsa Boot Camp

FEBRUARY 26 2012!

3PM-6PM $35, $60 couple

Danscene Dance Studio
2980 Mcclintock Way # A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

3 hour class for new commers/intermediate.

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Beginner Salsa Class!

Thursdays from 7:45-8:45pm. $10

Danscene Dance Studio 2980 Mcclintock Way # A Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Practice Party

Fun, easy-going environment to practice what you learn in the classes

Thursdays 8:45pm-9:15pm

Free with Class. $5 with no class

Danscene Dance Studio 2980 Mcclintock Way # A Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Dance Field Trip

Friday March 2nd at 10pm, for all students. Come and dance!

Tapas Salsa Club
4253 Martingale Way
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Salsa Boot Camp for Total Beginners

In an easy going, simple format, in one day, you will learn some of the most basic yet fun and easy to learn salsa moves that will focus in the essence of salsa dancing: fun and sexy!

When:

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 2012!
3PM-6PM

Where:

Danscene Dance Studio
2980 Mcclintock Way # A 
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 

Price:

$35 per person/ $60 couple paid online. $40 at the door

BEGINNER BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE

3PM-4PM Introduction to Salsa / Musicality / Basic Steps

Basics steps to learn how to move your feet, basic body movement, listening to the music

4PM-5PM Partnering Connection

Cross Over Steps and Cumbia steps with spins

5PM-5:45PM Single Turns

Basic partnering turns

5:45PM-6:00PM FOOD!

Food and refreshments will be provided

 Description

You will learn in a short routine format, the basics, fun simple turns so after the first day you can get your feet into salsa dancing. We will focus in breaking down and understanding feet movement, musicality and basic concepts before we partner up. No partner needed either!.

This beginner Boot camp is for the new comer who has never danced salsa or have little experience, or people who have never danced before. It is easy going at a very slow pace focusing in rhythm, how to dance to music and partner connection. And most of all, It's all about having fun!

With the boot camp you will have the tools to get you started. Join us and have a lot of fun!

 

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INTERMEDIATE BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE

3PM-4PM Cumbia Step and Outside Turns

Back and forth moves and traveling turns

4PM-5PM Cross Body Leads and Side Passes

Cross Body Lead with Turns and fancy combinations

5PM-5:45PM Hammerlock

From side pass into pretzel moves

5:45PM-6:00PM LUNCH

Food and refreshments will be provided

Price

Description

This boot camp is not for beginner dancers. You must understand concepts and be proficient at cross body lead, cross body lead with basic turns and open brakes. We will cover details and techniques for effective leading and following and styling.

The goal of the boot camp is to set a sequence of moves that will flow from one to the other in a routine format, with passes, open brakes and moves that blend from one to the other in natural and fun way!

 

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Boot Camp Testimonials

Great Experience – Very helpful! I liked being able to watch real professionals.. I learned that is about taking baby steps – literally and figuratively. Look forward to coming back.

-Greg C.

We enjoyed it very much. Great for couples. Very easy to follow. Repetitions helped. Letting us video tape the moves will help for practice. Having 2 instructors (man & woman) helped. Great Job! Thank you!

-Y. T.

Great!! Enjoyed every bit of it. Right pace, detail, & explanation!

-Dan S.

This was wonderful! Your teaching style made it so easy to learn and follow. I really liked the attention to detail like arm placement, etc. that made a huge difference in me feeling successful. Thank you!!

-Lynette T.

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Weekly Salsa Group Class for Beginners Every Thursday

The goal of this group class is purely to have fun, and to make friends as you learn. This group class  is designed for all who wish to learn how to dance Salsa and it is open to everyone; everyone is welcomed to join. This weekly class has a welcoming atmosphere and moves at an easy pace. Every week we cover the basics, and easy to dance salsa moves. You will learn basic steps, how to hear the music, rhythm and the cool turns that make Salsa fun. No partner, experience or registration is required. The classes are taught by Esteban Conde and Heather Sprague, amazing dance instructor Men: You should wear dress pants and regular shoes. Women: Skirts are recommended since they allow you to move comfortably, and medium to high heel shoes (latin salsa dance shoes recommended) .

Please come to the class 5 minutes prior to start.

Schedule of Classes

Thursdays from 7:45PM-8:45PM

Where:

Danscene Dance Studio 2980 Mcclintock Way # A  Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 

Price: $10 a person, 5 class package for $30!

 

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Practice Party

 The practice party is place to practice what you learned in your private lessons, group classes and boot camps, with other students who are also learning. The music played is pure salsa. We play it and dance it all. With and among  the students. This is a way  to practice your moves among a friendly crowd,  and a great place to start before you feel comfortable dancing in a social setting. Everyone brings snack for everyone to enjoy. Very casual and lay back. Just come and have fun!

When:

Thursday from 8:45pm-9:15pm!

Where:

Danscene Dance Studio 2980 Mcclintock Way # A Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 

Price: $5.  Free with Class

No partner needed.

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Dance Field Trips for Students

at Tapas Salsa Club in Newport Beach

The first of 2012! When you take private lessons, its important to practice and practice among friends and among your level of dancing to build up confidence and make friends. And of course to have tons of fun!

This is the perfect opportunity where you get to use what you have learned in your private lessons, meet people, have an amazing time and be with a group of friends! You will join in and have fun!

When:

Friday  March 2nd at 10pm

Where:

Tapas Salsa Club
4253 Martingale Way
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Price:

$8. Must be 21+

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