Classes at Dance Theatre Fairbanks
(656 7th Ave., 452-1113):
Mondays
Beginning Salsa - 6-week session: 6:30-7:30 pm, starts September 13 - $60 for 6-week session
Merengue and Bachata - 6-week session:
7:30-8:30 pm, starts September 13th - $60 for 6-weeks
Classes at Artisan's Courtyard (1755 Westwood Dr.):
Wednesdays
Afro-Cuban Dance Exercise –$12 drop-in/6 for $60
7:00-8:00 pm
Advanced Rueda de Casino –$12 drop-in/6 for $60
8:00-9:00 pm
Fridays
Afro-Cuban Dance Exercise – $12 drop-in/6 for$60
6:00-7:00 pm -
Beginning Salsa - 6-week session
7:00-8:00 pm September 3rd - October 8th –$60 for 6 weeks
Classes At Pioneer Park Dance Center
Saturdays
Beginning Salsa Rueda - 4-week session: 1:00-2:30 pm, September 18- October 16 - $65 - (no class October 9)
Call 978-8152 for English or 687-4639 for Spanish
www.HotSaborCubanoDance.com
Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Videos form Cinco de Mayo
Videos from the Latinos Unidos Del Norte annual Cinco de Mayo party on May 9, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Class Descriptions
The Roots and Rhythm of Salsa
Classical Cuban style salsa is known in Cuba as "Casino". Salsa originated in Cuba because of its unique blend of Spanish and African heritages. During the days of slavery in Cuba African Cubans danced the rhythms that had been handed down to them from their ancestors. One of the most well known African dances that is popular to this day in Cuba is called "rumba".
The slaves would mimic the classical and elegant couples dancing that came from Spain and France. Along the way the African dance known as "rumba" and couples dances from Europe became intermingled and dances known as "danzon", "son" and "chachacha" were invented. Cubans were further influenced by the immerging popularity of swing music around the world and this fusion of the African rumba, son, chachacha and swing became the fast paced, energetic dance we know as "casino" or "salsa".
The basic rhythm of each of these dances utilizes the African "clave" but the form of the dance comes from the European social position. Once the dancer understands the basic form the real fun begins. As you advance the moves build on combinations of the basic moves so that it becomes possible to easily remember a large repertoire of exciting moves.
Beginning 1 - In this class you will be introduced to social dancing in the Cuban form. You will learn six basic steps that form the foundation of all the combinations in this 4 part series of classes. These six basic steps are your key to mastering "casino". You will also gain a thorough understanding of the "clave" or rhythm by listening and dancing to a variety of songs known internationally as salsa. Basic ballroom partnering techniques will be emphasized and although a teaching wheel will be utilized Beginning 1 does NOT include rueda de casino.
Beginning 2 - This is the class to take when you feel that you have mastered the six basic steps that form the foundation of "casino". For those who took Felix's Beginning 1 class during one of the last two sessions join this class. You will learn to take the 6 basic steps and add embellishments to them to form new and exciting moves that will definitely impress your friends. During the 4th week of instruction "rueda de casino" will be introduced. "Rueda de casino" is a popular Cuban dance game of passing the follows around the circle. This exciting partner exchange MUST be done while constantly maintaining the salsa rhythm. This game was invented in Cuba to teach rhythm to beginners.
By the end of Beginning 2 you will be able to easily maintain the salsa rhythm and your enjoyment of the dance will be maximized! At this stage you may be in danger of becoming a salsa addict!
Intermediate 1 - Learn an entire family of moves involving something called "sombrero". This family of moves will further open up the endless possibilities for fun with "casino". At the intermediate level moves will be taught and danced in the "rueda" form to further maximize your ability to dance in the salsa rhythm. 80% of the moves are partner moves that will enhance your dance floor repertoire. Group moves for dancing only in a "rueda" will also be introduced. NOTE -this class isn't being taught this session
Intermediate 2 - This class combines everything learned in Beginning 1 and 2 and Intermediate 1. You will learn variations and complications of those moves in an easy- to- remember form that will help you take your dancing ability to new found heights! For this semester there will be an extra review of moves from the Intermediate 1 level. This class will combine partner moves, group moves for "rueda de casino" only and salsa suelta or solo salsa.
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New York Hustle
The Hustle originated in Hispanic Communities in New York City and Florida in the 1970's and was hugely popular. It was originally a line dance with a Salsa-like foot rhythm, that after some fusion with swing and eventual shortening of the count to "&1 2 3", became the present day "New York Hustle".
As depicted in the 1977 film, Saturday Night Fever, the couple form of hustle has some resemblance to, and steps in common with, swing and salsa dancing. It is a slot style dance. The popularity of hustle has resurged and today entire dance congresses are dedicated to it.
In this class eight basic steps for "New York Hustle" will be taught along with an emphasis on the dance basics of posture, tone, frame, leading/following and body position. By the end of the class you will have mastered the basics and be ready to take your hustle to the dance floor.
Classical Cuban style salsa is known in Cuba as "Casino". Salsa originated in Cuba because of its unique blend of Spanish and African heritages. During the days of slavery in Cuba African Cubans danced the rhythms that had been handed down to them from their ancestors. One of the most well known African dances that is popular to this day in Cuba is called "rumba".
The slaves would mimic the classical and elegant couples dancing that came from Spain and France. Along the way the African dance known as "rumba" and couples dances from Europe became intermingled and dances known as "danzon", "son" and "chachacha" were invented. Cubans were further influenced by the immerging popularity of swing music around the world and this fusion of the African rumba, son, chachacha and swing became the fast paced, energetic dance we know as "casino" or "salsa".
The basic rhythm of each of these dances utilizes the African "clave" but the form of the dance comes from the European social position. Once the dancer understands the basic form the real fun begins. As you advance the moves build on combinations of the basic moves so that it becomes possible to easily remember a large repertoire of exciting moves.
Beginning 1 - In this class you will be introduced to social dancing in the Cuban form. You will learn six basic steps that form the foundation of all the combinations in this 4 part series of classes. These six basic steps are your key to mastering "casino". You will also gain a thorough understanding of the "clave" or rhythm by listening and dancing to a variety of songs known internationally as salsa. Basic ballroom partnering techniques will be emphasized and although a teaching wheel will be utilized Beginning 1 does NOT include rueda de casino.
Beginning 2 - This is the class to take when you feel that you have mastered the six basic steps that form the foundation of "casino". For those who took Felix's Beginning 1 class during one of the last two sessions join this class. You will learn to take the 6 basic steps and add embellishments to them to form new and exciting moves that will definitely impress your friends. During the 4th week of instruction "rueda de casino" will be introduced. "Rueda de casino" is a popular Cuban dance game of passing the follows around the circle. This exciting partner exchange MUST be done while constantly maintaining the salsa rhythm. This game was invented in Cuba to teach rhythm to beginners.
By the end of Beginning 2 you will be able to easily maintain the salsa rhythm and your enjoyment of the dance will be maximized! At this stage you may be in danger of becoming a salsa addict!
Intermediate 1 - Learn an entire family of moves involving something called "sombrero". This family of moves will further open up the endless possibilities for fun with "casino". At the intermediate level moves will be taught and danced in the "rueda" form to further maximize your ability to dance in the salsa rhythm. 80% of the moves are partner moves that will enhance your dance floor repertoire. Group moves for dancing only in a "rueda" will also be introduced. NOTE -this class isn't being taught this session
Intermediate 2 - This class combines everything learned in Beginning 1 and 2 and Intermediate 1. You will learn variations and complications of those moves in an easy- to- remember form that will help you take your dancing ability to new found heights! For this semester there will be an extra review of moves from the Intermediate 1 level. This class will combine partner moves, group moves for "rueda de casino" only and salsa suelta or solo salsa.
___________________________________________________
New York Hustle
The Hustle originated in Hispanic Communities in New York City and Florida in the 1970's and was hugely popular. It was originally a line dance with a Salsa-like foot rhythm, that after some fusion with swing and eventual shortening of the count to "&1 2 3", became the present day "New York Hustle".
As depicted in the 1977 film, Saturday Night Fever, the couple form of hustle has some resemblance to, and steps in common with, swing and salsa dancing. It is a slot style dance. The popularity of hustle has resurged and today entire dance congresses are dedicated to it.
In this class eight basic steps for "New York Hustle" will be taught along with an emphasis on the dance basics of posture, tone, frame, leading/following and body position. By the end of the class you will have mastered the basics and be ready to take your hustle to the dance floor.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Class Curriculums
"The Roots and Rhythm of Salsa - basic Cuban Style Salsa - also known as "Casino" - There are four sections in this step by step program for mastering Cuban Style Salsa.
- Beginning 1
- Beginning 2 - rueda de casino is introduced at week 4
- Intermediate 1 - partner dancing plus rueda de casino
- Intermediate 2 - partner dancing plus rueda de casino
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Beginning 1 - No prerequisite required - Only partner dance moves are taught.
Basic Steps
1. Basic step forward and back
2. Basic step side to side
3. Basic step cumbia Style
The Building Blocks of Salsa
1. Posición Sociál - Social position or closed basic
2. Guapea - Open position basic
3. Prima - partner move going from open position to closed position
4. Dila Que No - cross body lead
5. Lady's right turn
5. Enchufa la - Similiar to left hand turn in swing
- Enchufa la doble
6. Sombrero
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Beginning 2 - Prerequisite - Beginning 1 or equivalent - Participants will begin to learn rueda de casino halfway through the session
Review of moves from Beginning 1
Moves using the simple enchufa la and ladies right turn
- Sensillo- basic 3 part turn
- Setenta-
- Candado Simple
- Candado Complicado
Moves that move around each other
- He turns - She turns
- Caminas
- Prima con la hermana
- Prima con la familia
Basic rueda moves (See the rueda move section of this blog)
_______________________________________________________
Intermediate 1 - Beginning 1 and 2 (This class is not currently offered until the next session) - Both partner dancing and rueda de casino will be featured. All moves that begin and end with one partner are partner dancing moves that are incorporated into a rueda
Review of moves from beginning 1 and 2
Sombrero family of moves
-Vasila
-Sombrero
-Media sombrero
-Dedo
-Abanico
-Montaña
Setenta family of moves
-Setenta Moderno
-Setenta y Dos
-Setenta Miami
-Arcoiris
- A moved called Siete or in Cuba, "Pancake"
Coca cola
Siete y Coca Cola
Group rueda moves
1. tumba francesa
2. sopa
3. la flor
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Intermediate 2- This class is for those who have mastered the first three sections of Cuban Style salsa and will include variations and complications of the above moves
Moves taught in Intermediate 2 will draw from the above curriculum and expand the above moves in longer, more difficult combinations.
Moves based on sombrero and setenta combinations
- Dedo Saboreado
- Setenta moderno
- Setenta y dos
- Abanico Complicado
- Sopa complicado
- Ponle Sabor
Cocacola moves
- Siete con Coca cola
- Siete loco
- Siete moderno
- Atresado
Special Cuban Moves
- Bayamo
- Enrededero de amor
- Havana
- Sombrero Complicado
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New York Hustle - Dance experience required
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Basic Hustle footwork
1. Pass By
2. Closed Position
3. Release
4. Hand Change
5. Turning Basic
6. Push Breaks
7. Under Arm Release
8. Shadow Walks
9. Turn within a turn
10. Neck Wrap
11. Hammerlock
- Beginning 1
- Beginning 2 - rueda de casino is introduced at week 4
- Intermediate 1 - partner dancing plus rueda de casino
- Intermediate 2 - partner dancing plus rueda de casino
________________________________________________________
Beginning 1 - No prerequisite required - Only partner dance moves are taught.
Basic Steps
1. Basic step forward and back
2. Basic step side to side
3. Basic step cumbia Style
The Building Blocks of Salsa
1. Posición Sociál - Social position or closed basic
2. Guapea - Open position basic
3. Prima - partner move going from open position to closed position
4. Dila Que No - cross body lead
5. Lady's right turn
5. Enchufa la - Similiar to left hand turn in swing
- Enchufa la doble
6. Sombrero
_________________________________________________________
Beginning 2 - Prerequisite - Beginning 1 or equivalent - Participants will begin to learn rueda de casino halfway through the session
Review of moves from Beginning 1
Moves using the simple enchufa la and ladies right turn
- Sensillo- basic 3 part turn
- Setenta-
- Candado Simple
- Candado Complicado
Moves that move around each other
- He turns - She turns
- Caminas
- Prima con la hermana
- Prima con la familia
Basic rueda moves (See the rueda move section of this blog)
_______________________________________________________
Intermediate 1 - Beginning 1 and 2 (This class is not currently offered until the next session) - Both partner dancing and rueda de casino will be featured. All moves that begin and end with one partner are partner dancing moves that are incorporated into a rueda
Review of moves from beginning 1 and 2
Sombrero family of moves
-Vasila
-Sombrero
-Media sombrero
-Dedo
-Abanico
-Montaña
Setenta family of moves
-Setenta Moderno
-Setenta y Dos
-Setenta Miami
-Arcoiris
- A moved called Siete or in Cuba, "Pancake"
Coca cola
Siete y Coca Cola
Group rueda moves
1. tumba francesa
2. sopa
3. la flor
_________________________________________________________
Intermediate 2- This class is for those who have mastered the first three sections of Cuban Style salsa and will include variations and complications of the above moves
Moves taught in Intermediate 2 will draw from the above curriculum and expand the above moves in longer, more difficult combinations.
Moves based on sombrero and setenta combinations
- Dedo Saboreado
- Setenta moderno
- Setenta y dos
- Abanico Complicado
- Sopa complicado
- Ponle Sabor
Cocacola moves
- Siete con Coca cola
- Siete loco
- Siete moderno
- Atresado
Special Cuban Moves
- Bayamo
- Enrededero de amor
- Havana
- Sombrero Complicado
_____________________________________________________
New York Hustle - Dance experience required
_____________________________________________________
Basic Hustle footwork
1. Pass By
2. Closed Position
3. Release
4. Hand Change
5. Turning Basic
6. Push Breaks
7. Under Arm Release
8. Shadow Walks
9. Turn within a turn
10. Neck Wrap
11. Hammerlock
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
PRIVATE LESSONS
Why private lessons?? Use private lessons to enhance your skills and accelerate your level. Private lessons are good for catching up on the basics and preparing to move to the next level! Call Mary at 347-4463 or Felix at 687-4639 to set up your lesson.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Dance Moves for Rueda De Casino
Basic Moves for changing partners
Social Position
Dila Que No - or cross body lead - used when changing partners in rueda also
Guapea -(Pronounced - Why Paya) the Cuban Open Basic
Passing moves from Guapea or open position
-Dame - Pass me the next girl
-Dame Dos - Skip one girl and go to the next
-Una Para Arribe - Dame in the opposite direction
-Dame una CON una - Dame with a hand clap on the beat of 7
-Dame una Con Dos - two claps
Moves for maintaining rhythm
-Un Fly - Stop and Clap on One
-Un Fly Completo - Clap once up high - once in middle - and once under leg
-Cucaracha
-Cucaracha moderno
-Suena
Group moves
-Tumba Francesa - Just like grand right and left - Enchufa la (change hands leads) then hand over hand until the fourth girl pass her behind, enchufa la and dilaque no
-La Flor
-Sopa
-Sopa Complicado
-Ocho
-
Variations for passing partners often
-Prima (known as Adios in some parts)
-Prima con la hermana
-Prima con la familia
-Enchufa la y dame
-Enchufa la doble y dame
Dame y no le llegue - start to dame but lead goes around behind original follow and back to her
Social Position
Dila Que No - or cross body lead - used when changing partners in rueda also
Guapea -(Pronounced - Why Paya) the Cuban Open Basic
Passing moves from Guapea or open position
-Dame - Pass me the next girl
-Dame Dos - Skip one girl and go to the next
-Una Para Arribe - Dame in the opposite direction
-Dame una CON una - Dame with a hand clap on the beat of 7
-Dame una Con Dos - two claps
Moves for maintaining rhythm
-Un Fly - Stop and Clap on One
-Un Fly Completo - Clap once up high - once in middle - and once under leg
-Cucaracha
-Cucaracha moderno
-Suena
Group moves
-Tumba Francesa - Just like grand right and left - Enchufa la (change hands leads) then hand over hand until the fourth girl pass her behind, enchufa la and dilaque no
-La Flor
-Sopa
-Sopa Complicado
-Ocho
-
Dame la con las manos
Variations for passing partners often
-Prima (known as Adios in some parts)
-Prima con la hermana
-Prima con la familia
-Enchufa la y dame
-Enchufa la doble y dame
Dame y no le llegue - start to dame but lead goes around behind original follow and back to her
Mambo - enchufe la - both partners turn and do four Mambos - the lead moves to the next follow
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