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West Coast Swing Workshops & Party
Friday, April 11, 2008
with Erik Novoa & Anna Brady
(3 time US Open Finalist)
http://swingshoes.net/Events/sds-wcs-20080411.html
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West Coast Swing returns to
Westchester, NY. We're having an evening of beginner
workshops designed to get everyone dancing. Both workshops
will guide you through the basics and fundamentals of West Coast
Swing. We will go as far as you can take it. If you
already know West Coast Swing, come and work on your technique
or try the other part. After the workshops, we'll have a
night of dancing with all the popular tunes (from blues to
contemporary). |
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The Schedule:
Instructions: If
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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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April 11 |
At the Door
(Cash Only) |
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7:00pm
- 8:00pm |
West Coast Swing - Beginner I - 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.
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$15
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$20
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8:00pm
- 9:00pm |
West Coast Swing - Beginner II
Level: Beginner
This class continues where
the Beg I class left off. We'll continue your journey by
supplementing you with more basic movements and concepts so that
you're ready to dance. This class will be as slow or as
challenging as attendees can handle.
* Requirements:
You must know the material from the Beg I class (Sugar-Push,
Push Break, Right Pass, Left Pass & Whip).
Review
your basics here. Entry is subject to the discretion
of the instructor.
Please review
Dance
Etiquette Tip #8.
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$15
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$20 |
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9:00pm-12:00am |
WCS
Party at Smith's Dancing School
Music will be of the West
Coast Swing variety: Blues, Swing, Pop and late-night groovy
stuff. |
Dance is included with above
workshops. Dance Only
$10
at the door. |
Dance is included with above
workshops.
Dance Only
$10
at the door. |
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you can use your credit card after you click the above-link.
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Location: |
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Smith's Dancing School
835 Franklin Ave.
Thornwood, NY
10594-1402 |
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Who is
Erik Novoa: |
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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 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. |
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Who is
Anna Brady: |
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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.
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Directions: |
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Smith’s dancing school is
centrally located in Westchester County, nearest
the Saw Mill Parkway.
From Saw Mill Parkway North
or South:
- Exit 27 - Marble Ave., Thornwood
- Right (South) at exit onto Marble Ave.
- Continue under railway overpass.
- At light, turn Right (West) into Franklin
Ave., Rt 141 (by Abis Japanese Restaurant.)
- Pass Pacific Palace Chinese Restaurant on
Right.
- The next building is us, 2nd floor.
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