*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.

If you do not pre-pay, please understand that we will only accept "at the door" rates on the day of the event.

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Hustle - Connection, Hips & Footwork Detail
Level: Adv-Beginner

This workshops is about refining some of the details so that your dance becomes fierce from it's most basic steps.   Did you know that a good Hustle dance actually feels "light"?...it's doesn't pull at all.  Did you know that the "engine" of the dance comes from the follower's hips.  The usage of the hips and the leader's understanding of how to manipulate the follower's hips makes the dance powerful.

This class will work on concepts that are usually only addressed in private lessons.  As micro-focused as this class is, we will keep it light and fun and make sure that we give you plenty of macro and expanded uses for your new-found connection.

This class is perfect for new beginners through advanced level dancers.  Beginners learn connection, Advanced dancers are always relearning/refining connection.  It's the holy grail of dance.

* Requirements:  You must know the basics of Hustle (Cross Body, Open Throw-Out, Under-arm Turn, Wheel, Under-The-Bridge).  Review your basics here.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.
 

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Hustle -  1 1/2 Turns, Wraps, & Style
Level: Beginner - Intermediate

One of the most challenging steps for Hustle dancers is the Wrap.  Without a clean Wrap, it is difficult to have a solid-beginner dance.

This class will break down the foot work for both the leader and follower.  It will give special attention to the followers 1 1/2 turn placement.

Once the Wrap turn is functioning, arm styling will begin to be incorporated.

* Requirements:  You must know the basics of Hustle and ideally the material from Workshop #1.  Review your basics here.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.
 

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Hustle - Double Turns & Fierce Moves
Level - Intermediate

In order to take your hustle to the next level...you'll need to learn how to lead/follow the double-turn.  With some good technique and a few secret tips, it's not that hard.

This class will also offer some fun/fierce moves to show off.  Bring your video cameras so you can tape a recap at the end of class so you can practice later.

* Requirements:  You must know the basics of Hustle and ideally the material from Workshop #1 & 2.  Review your basics here.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.

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Hustle Practice Party

Although this party is in the late afternoon, we'll make sure that we leave the windows steaming with hot music and fun times.  This is your chance to relax and try all the things that you have learned throughout the afternoon.

Music will be of the regular Hustle variety.

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.  Most recently, he won 1st Place in the Adv Jack & Jill at Swingin' Into Spring in Windsor Locks, CT.

Erik has also been competing in Hustle since 2000 and immediately stole the show by becoming a 2 time national champion in 2001 & 2002.  He later became a finalist on ABC Family's revival of Dance Fever, becoming the only Hustle act on the premier series which aired in July 2003.

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.

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Anna Brady combines the discipline of classical ballet with the creativity of partner dancing.

She trained and performed in both classical and modern styles with Minnesota Dance Theatre & School and Minnetonka Dance Theatre. She also competed in ballroom/latin dance while at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

In 2004, Anna choreographed and performed with the University of Chicago Ballet Company and attended the Alvin Ailey summer training program.  Since moving to New York in 2005, Anna has performed with Bernier Dance Company, the Little Orchestra Society and the Tyler Dunn Foundation.

Anna has recently performed with Erik Novoa in contemporary ballet pieces "Ordinary Day" (Choreographed by Erik) and "The Player" (Choreographed by Anna).  She is known throughout the northeast for her "Spins, Turns & Technique" classes for partner dancing.