Posts Tagged ‘learn salsa’

SAVE THE DATE! DANCE THE END OF 2010 PARTY, December 12

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Salsa, bachata, zouk Christmas party in DC

SALSA WITH SILVIA PRESENTS:

DANCE THE END OF 2010

The Party You Don’t Want To Miss!

Here is why:

  • A salsa/bachata lesson with Silvia: I will have two great combos for you so you can be ready to party and dance after the lesson
  • Variety of music: a guest DJ from The Big Apple will be spinning the music that will make you want to dance all night long. There will be something for everyone: SALSA, BACHATA, ZOUK, CHA-CHA, MERENGUE, you name it, we’ll have it!
  • Food & drinks to keep you going for all 3 hours of partying
  • A performance: BY DYNAMIX SALSA GROUP, DON’T MISS, THEY WILL BE THROWING A SPECTACULAR SHOW!
  • Pro dancers: some of the best dancers in the area will be showing off their moves; meet them, watch them dance, and dance with them!

HERE IS THE AGENDA FOR THE NIGHT:

PARTY DATE: Sunday, December 12, 2010

PARTY LOCATION: DC DANCE COLLECTIVE, 4908 Wisconsin Ave, DC 20016

WE BEGIN WITH THE LESSON AT 8:15PM (The lesson is included in your entry fee)

PARTY BEGINS AT 9:00PM-12AM

COST: $5 FOR SALSA WITH SILVIA MEMBERS, $8 FOR NON-MEMBERS

Become a Salsa With Silvia Meet Up member for free to get updates and discounts: http://www.meetup.com/Salsa-With-Silvia

SPECIALS:

PRE-BUY YOUR TICKET BEFORE NOVEMBER 15th WHEN YOU COME TO SILVIA’S CLASS AND BRING A FRIEND TO THE PARTY WHO GETS IN FOR FREE!!!

YOU MUST RSVP FOR THE PARTY ON THE MEET UP PAGE TO GET THE MEET UP DISCOUNT!

Looking forward to seeing you at the party!

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Salsa Video Lesson 38: The Grape Vine Move Ladies Shines & Styling

Thursday, August 19th, 2010


Ladies, I’ve received a number of requests for a video with ladies shines and styling in salsa so here I go trying to help you. The grape vine move is a bit challenging but if you follow the instructions, you will be able to do it with me. You will notice some ads throughout the video. If you take advantage of any of these offers, you will be helping me to continue paying the rent for the studio and producing these videos for you :) Thanks again for your continuous feedback and support and don’t forget to subscribe for more free videos at http://www.youtube.com/salsawithsilvia

Please support and get a salsa t-shirt or accessories designed by Silvia: http://www.zazzle.com/salsawithsilvia
Do you like these free videos? Please contribute a small amount so I can continue producing this content for hundreds of viewers around the World. Thank you!



Thank you for watching and for your great feedback!
Silvia

6 WEEK BEGINNER SALSA CRASH COURSE WITH SILVIA September 12

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Beginner Level 1 Salsa Class

HELLO SALSA FRIENDS,

This is the now very popular 6 WEEK SALSA CRASH COURSE starting from the absolute beginning.

WHEN: BEGINS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12

This is a DROP-IN CLASS but there is a SYLLABUS.

So, you can look at the syllabus and decide when you want to drop-in.

However, for those of you who are new to salsa, I strongly recommend that you complete the entire course.
It will give you an excellent base to be able to go out and dance socially without being intimidated.

COST: SIGN UP FOR ALL 6 CLASSES AND YOU PAY ONLY $80 AS A SALSA WITH SILVIA MEET UP MEMBER. (Non-members cost for the 6 classes is $100).

BECOME A MEET UP MEMBER AND ENJOY SOME DISCOUNTS AND BENEFITS: Click on the Meet Up icon to your right and sign in. IT’S FREE.

COST FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASS: MEMBERS PAY $15 per class, non members pay $20 per class.

TIME: 7-8 pm

LOCATION: DC Dance Collective Studio at 4908 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20016. When you get there go to the basement level and the studio is the one you see through the window.

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE. PAY AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
(Note: If you are registered as a Meet Up Member and you are not, you’ll be asked to pay the difference when you come to your first class)

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We’ll learn essential things to salsa dancing such as TIMING, LEAD & FOLLOW TECHNIQUES, THE MOST POPULAR MOVES ON THE DANCE FLOOR.

Even if you are not brand new to salsa, this class is a good refresher and it will help you become a better dancer.

LADIES, those of you who want to begin learning how to lead, this is your chance.

Here are the syllabus:

WEEK 1 – Learn how to find the first beat at any given moment in the music. Learn the basic step. Learn proper holding positions. Learn to maintain the rhythm of the music while executing the basic step with and without a partner. Learn the basic concept of resistance.

WEEK 2 – Review week 1. Learn how to maintain the rhythm of the music while leading/ following your partner in a complete circle (360). Learn the basic right turn. Learn to lead/follow the right hand turn. Combine leading/ following your partner into 360 and leading/ following a right hand turn.

WEEK 3 – Review week 2. Learn the cross body lead (CBL): regular and outside CBL. Learn to execute the cross body lead in open and closed positions. Combine Leading/ following your partner into 360, right hand turn and cross body lead in various sequences.

WEEK 4 – Review week 3. Learn the basic left turn. Combine leading/ following your partner into 360, left turn and cross body lead in various sequences.

WEEK 5 – Review week 4. Learn to lead your partner into both left and right hand turns from a cross body lead. New simple turns patterns that can be combined.

WEEK 6 – Review week 5. Learn new simple turns patterns that can be combined.

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Salsa Video Lesson 37: The Hand Toss Pattern

Thursday, July 1st, 2010


Level: Intermediate-Advanced.
This is a really neat hand toss pattern so try to study it well. Hand toss moves are very common in salsa dancing. Enjoy!
Please support and get a salsa t-shirt or accessories designed by Silvia: http://www.zazzle.com/salsawithsilvia
Do you like these free videos? Please contribute a small amount so I can continue producing this content for hundreds of viewers around the World. Thank you!


Thank you for watching and for your great feedback!
Silvia

Salsa Video Lesson 28: The Hammer Lock Move

Thursday, February 11th, 2010


I noticed that I use this move in several patterns but I haven’t really broken it down so far so here it is. It’s a commonly used beginner-intermediate move in salsa dancing. Next week, we’ll have a very neat new move combined with the Hammer Lock Move so be sure to learn it well. Enjoy and see you next time on http://www.youtube.com/salsawithsilvia.
Do you like these free videos? Please contribute a small amount so I can continue producing this content for hundreds of viewers around the World. Thank you!


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