Ballroom and Latin: improvers
Students will build on their presentation skills by using their arms, hands and legs while dancing the three routines. Please note: There is no class on Saturday 25 May 2024.
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- Course Code: DDP182
- Dates: 20/04/24 - 06/07/24
- Time: 13:30 - 15:00
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 12 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Nuno Sabroso
Course Code: DDP182
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 12 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course will cover three popular dances the Foxtrot. The graceful Waltz from the Ballroom field and the cheeky Chachacha (CCC) Latin American dance.
• Foxtrot: Slow Rhythm, Feather Step, Reverse Turn, Three Step, Natural Turn and Natural Weave.
• CCC: Fan, Alemana, Split Cuban Breaks, Three Cha Chas travelling Forward and Turkish Towel.
• Waltz; Natural Spin Turn, Natural Spin Turn with Hesitation, Back Whick and Weave Promenade.
What will we cover?
The course will cover three popular dances the Foxtrot. The graceful Waltz from the Ballroom field and the cheeky Cha cha cha (CCC) Latin American dance.
• Foxtrot: Slow Rhythm, Feather Step, Reverse Turn, Three Step, Natural Turn and Natural Weave.
• CCC: Fan, Alemana, Split Cuban Breaks, Three Cha Chas travelling Forward and Turkish Towel.
• Waltz; Natural Spin Turn, Natural Spin Turn with Hesitation, Back Whick and Weave Promenade.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Perform and incorporate steps into an improvers routine that you will be able to dance in the sessions and outside the studio environment.
Dance the two dances with correct footwork and to correct tempo of music.
Lead and follow different students on the course in the three dances.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is aimed at students who have completed our beginner’s course which covers the basic foundation of the these dances or students that have already the basic steps and wish to build on their existing skills.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Follow spoken instructions.
• Use numbers to recognise rhythms within the three dances.
• Work within groups and pairs safely.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The tutor will initially demonstrate the steps separately for the leaders and followers and also give verbal instructions on how to dance the steps.
You will practice dancing the steps in groups then with a partner and then to music.
There will be no work outside the class but you will be given handouts regarding the steps taught, so will be able to practice the steps at home.
As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other costs involved but learners are advised to wear loose fitting clothes, no trainers, flip-flops or sling back shoes and to bring a drink.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Continue with Ballroom improvers or discuss further with course tutor.
Nuno Sabroso has most recently appeared with Dancing with the Stars Panama as judge and choreographer. A professional dancer, singer, choreographer and performer from Lisbon, Portugal His training in Ballroom and Latin American dance began more than 20 years ago and since then dance has taken him all over the world. After completing his BA degree in Dance he worked extensively in Portugal for equal opportunities and wheelchair dance achieving 3rd place at the World Championship as a standing partner. He has taught dance continuously for over 15 years and is qualified in all styles of Ballroom and Latin plus Salsa, Contemporary and Jazz. Nuno’s warm, contagious personality shines throughout his classes and he enjoys teaching people off all levels and abilities.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
