All Day Salsa Bootcamps with Jaime Jesus & Little Liz
May 3rd & 4th!!!
Firstly, what is a salsa bootcamp? A salsa bootcamp is an intensive day of instruction designed to produce a recognizeable difference in the way you dance. It is NOT a series of workshops. It is an integrated, full day course.
In these bootcamps, Jaime & Liz will give detailed instruction in the areas of salsa dancing where Melbourne dancers tend to lack most: elegant arm styling, body movement, musicality, and so on. Their aim is not to teach you more turn patterns and shines; it is to add flair and grace to your dancing, so that you actually dance to the music and execute the turn patterns and shines you know much, much better! This kind of opportunity to learn straight from the masters of style without even leaving Melbourne doesn't happen often, so take advantage of it while you can.
Each bootcamp will be limited to a small group of just 30 people so that you get maximum benefit.
Improver/Intermediate Bootcamp – Sat 3rd May, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rhythm & Timing/Musicality: Do you know exactly what to listen to when finding the beat in salsa music? Can you hear and understand the main instruments that make up salsa? Do you know what parts of the music you actually dance to when dancing On1 or On2? This is something every salsero will benefit from. Learn all about salsa music and how to use it to really "Dance to the music." This will change the way you listen to salsa music forever....
Body Movement: Ever wondered how to add that flowing body movement into your dancing and how to control it? Learn the techniques used to give you those swinging hips, rolling shoulders and that rubber like body movement....This will certainly change your dance style and help you to take it up to the next level.
Connection/Lead and Follow: Want to be very popular on the social dance floor? Want to look effortless as you lead or follow your partners? Well then, this is for you! The best dancers are not those who can do one million moves, but rather those who can lead and follow effortlessly and make it a pleasure for others to dance with them...
Spinning and Turn Techniques: Every salsa dancer needs to learn how to spin. Male and female spinning has become one of the trademarks of top salsa dancing and an essential tool to master in becoming the best dancer you can be. This will teach you not only how to practice your spins but how to lead and follow them as well!
Partner Styling: Ever wondered what it is that makes your favourite dancers really stand out from the rest? 99% of the time it's their styling! Learn what styling is, how to use it, when to use it and how to create your own style.
Upper Intermediate/Advanced Bootcamp – Sun 4th May, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Body Movement (with Afro Cuban Rumba): The basics of rumba, where it comes from and what it means is a must know for all salsa dancers. This will help improve your body movement and help you gain an even better understanding of salsa music.
Elegant Arms (for the Ladies): Arms are the tools that make ladies look sexy and elegant when dancing salsa. Learn exactly why Little Liz is considered one of the most elegant salsa dancers in the world.
Men's Styling (for the Men): Styling is not just for women - men need styling too! Jaime will show you all the tricks to make you look funky, cool and most of all manly as a salsa dancer. Remember, women love men with style!!!
Musicality: Learn how to listen and dance to the music, add those breaks, slow down, speed up and dance the way the music asks you to dance. This will help not just to improve your social dancing, but help you enjoy your dancing a whole lot more...
Partner Styling: Learn how to use styling effectively when dancing with your partner. How and when to use it is the secret and that's what this part of the bootcamp is all about.
Choreography and Performance: Thinking of performing or maybe even competing? Learn why Jaime and Liz are world famous for their performances and their secrets on how to create world class choreographies...
Booking Details
Cost: Each bootcamp is $150 per person and includes five hours of instruction plus an instructional DVD by Jaime & Liz to take home. That works out to less than $25 per hour for two of Australia's best!! Plus, book before April 21st and receive bonus free entry to the Salsa Mambolita Dance Party on May 2nd.
Bookings: Book early to reserve your place as numbers are limited to 30 people per bootcamp. To book or make inquiries, call Kim at Synergy Salsa on 0438-558-666 or email synergysalsa@gmail.com
Venue: Sway Dance Studio, 480c Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick (http://www.swaydancestudio.com.au)