West Coast Swing Workshops
Saturday, September 29, 2007
with Erik Novoa & Anna Brady
(3 time US Open Finalist)
Direct Link to this web page at http://swingshoes.net/Events/ludlow-VT-wcs-20070929.html

Ludlow Recreation's
Swing Dance Club
www.ludlowswingdanceclub.net
(Up stairs in the Town Hall )
Ludlow Town Hall
37 Depot Street
Ludlow, VT

We're Back!!! Erik & Anna are returning to Ludlow, VT to teach two fun workshops and dance with you. These workshops are designed for West Coast Swing dancers who are looking for some new concepts and material that they can use on the dance floor the very same night.

Of course, we'll be partying with you too...because we want to make the night of dancing just as memorable as the workshops.

The Schedule:

Privates (Fri & Sat)

Privates

Privates will be available during the following times. In order to reserve, please click on the link. I will send you an email with details about paying online. Any additional floor fee (usually $15) must be paid in cash at the time of the lesson.

Friday	5pm - Taken 6pm - Taken
Saturday	2pm - Available 3pm - Available 4pm - Taken
Cost	$60 per hour (pre-paid) + Floor Fee (cash)

Workshops and Dance (Saturday)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

WCS (Adv Beg) - Anchor Syncopations & Adornments
Make every pattern looks a little bit different by using some fun Syncopations on the final 2 beats of the pattern. We will also explore simple methods to dress the anchor-step so that it's more interesting and musical.

*This class is designed for WCS dancers who are familiar with the 7 basic steps (review them here). This subject to the discretion of the instructor.

7:15pm - 8:15pm

WCS (int) - Mini-Routine (Part I)
We will use choreography to one song to highlight the musical aspects of West Coast Swing. Teaching style will be quick and focused on accenting and stylizing. This workshop will be primer for a 2 part series.

Part II will be one month later on Oct 27 in Lebanon, NH where we will quickly review Part I and progress to Part II. It will be extremely difficult to attend just Part II....it is intended to be a 2 part class.

*This class is designed for Intermediate WCS dancers and is subject to the discretion of the instructor. Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.

8:30pm - 9:00pm

** Free West Coast Swing - Crash Course
Level: Absolute Beginner / Basic
This is a basic class introducing the fundamentals of West Coast Swing and some of the basic patterns and theory of movement. We will introduce both the 6-count and 8-count basic patterns. It is perfect for the "day one" beginner and designed to have you dancing the very same night.

** This class is FREE with your admission for the Dance or any other package. This class is designed for ALL dancers.
Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.

9:00pm-12:30am

WCS / Hustle / Salsa Party
at Ludlow Recreation's Swing Dance Club
Music will be of the West Coast Swing variety: Blues, Swing, Pop and late-night groovy stuff; Hustle and some Salsa.

Stay late enough and you might see Erik & Anna's infamous Grand Allegro.

Cost: (having problems with the links? click Here) *If you pre-pay, please understand that this is to avoid delays and provide a discount, not create additional complications. Please print & bring your receipt. Refunds are generally NOT given and are only provided in extenuating circumstances determined by the Instructor.
	Pre-Register before Sept 29	At The Door
2 Workshops & Dance This package is perfect for the new-beginner dancer who want to experience all the basics in one day. This is also perfect for upper level dancers. All workshops are at the discretion of the instructor.*	$30 click here for direct link	$45
1 Workshop & Dance This package is perfect for anyone who wants to do this dance at their specific level. All workshops are at the discretion of the instructor.*	$20 click here for direct link	$35
Add a Workshop *Oops!, did you decide to add another great workshop to your package...no problem.	$10 click here for direct link	$15
Dance Only Just need a night out to unwind and dance your booty off? Come out and enjoy West Coast Swing for a night! This includes the WCS Crash Course Lesson.*	$10 click here for direct link	$15

Location:

Ludlow Recreation's Swing Dance Club
(Up stairs in the Town Hall )

Ludlow Town Hall
37 Depot Street
Ludlow, VT

Who is Erik Novoa:

Erik Novoa has been competing in West Coast Swing since 1998. In that time, he has risen to compete in the Invitational division. He has placed top-10 at the US Open in the Classic Division three times and has excelled in Strictly Swing and Jack & Jill competitions at numerous national events. Erik is also an outstanding follower. Anyone who has seen him follow in a Jack & Jack competition knows that there is nothing he can't (or won't) do. His 17-year background in ballet, jazz, modern, musical theater and tap is evident in his avant-garde routines, creative social dances, and expert teaching style.

Erik began developing the West Coast Swing (WCS), Hustle and Salsa communities in southern Connecticut in January 2006, offering regular weekly dance classes in Fairfield, Stamford and South Norwalk. In his first year in business, Erik was recognized and selected as the editor's choice for the "Best Way To Get In Step" in Fairfield County's "2006 Best Of The Gold Coast" rankings.

Erik's former training in ballet, jazz, tap and musical theater enables him to teach in a style which is knowledgeable, clear and concise. He is a featured instructor for many regional and national events because of his ability to get people dancing quickly using his humor, personality, style, rapport with students, and his solid knowledge of dance fundamentals and technique. Students complete each workshop with a better understanding of the specific dance, overall dance technique and musicality.

Who is Anna Brady:

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, trained and performed in both classical and modern styles with Minnesota Dance Theatre & School and Minnetonka Dance Theatre. She studied and competed in ballroom/latin dance as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison while completing a degree in the life sciences.

Anna continued dancing at the University of Chicago, teaching, choreographing and performing with the resident ballet organization while working on an advanced degree in biological sciences. After attending a summer intensive at the Alvin Ailey School, she moved to New York in April 2005 and has performed with Bernier Dance Company and the Little Orchestra Society.

Most recently, she has performed "Ordinary Day", a contemporary ballet piece, with Erik Novoa at the New Year's Extravaganza and for the Chicago Rebels Swing Club.

Directions:

Directions from the North:

- Take 91 south.
- Take the VT-131 to EXIT 8.
- At bottom of ramp take a right onto Route-131.
- Take to the second stop sign and make a right on to Route-103.
-Turn left on to depot street in Ludlow at the only stop light in town. Large brick building on your right. There is parking on the street or across the street at the Mill.

Directions from the South:

- Take 91 north to exit 6.
- At bottom of ramp make a left route 103 (approx. 23 miles) to Ludlow, VT.
-Turn left on to depot street in Ludlow at the only stop light in town. Large brick building on your right. There is parking on the street or across the street at the Mill.

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