BALLROOM
MOVEMENT WORKSHOPS
with Christian Solares!
Saturday, May 21st
10:30-2:00
"Christian is a master of explaining complex concepts and structuring class. Not only does he never cease to impress me with by his high level of dancing and understanding, but he breaks things down in such a simple way and structures class, such that I as a relative beginner , can feel my skills improve significantly during each of his classes." - Ballroom class student
10:30 Movement Foundations
Learn to move efficiently, using minimal effort for maximum effect. Discover how the circular motion can improve your balance, movement, and awareness.
Principles discussed include:
-Planes of Movement
-Balance Centers
-Anterior/Posterior Balance
-Inner and Outer Lines
Principles discussed include:
-Planes of Movement
-Balance Centers
-Anterior/Posterior Balance
-Inner and Outer Lines
11:30 Intro to Ballroom Terminology
This class is designed to introduce the "language" of ballroom dancing that is commonly used to describe patterns, techniques, and mechanics. Throughout the class, we will use figures (step patterns) and short drills as immediate applications of each term/action.
Terms described include:
-Forward and Backward Walks
-CBM vs CBMP
-Sway
-Rise and Fall
-Body Turns Less/Body Completes Turn
Terms described include:
-Forward and Backward Walks
-CBM vs CBMP
-Sway
-Rise and Fall
-Body Turns Less/Body Completes Turn
12:30 Partnering Skills
Learn to partner more easily and effectively. "Over-leading" and passive following" are common in any form of partner dance, and this class will introduce concepts to resolve these issues.
Principles discussed include:
- Overbalancing
- Natural and Reverse Turns
- Shared Center vs Common Center
- Transitions vs Positions (Promenade and Outside Partner)
Principles discussed include:
- Overbalancing
- Natural and Reverse Turns
- Shared Center vs Common Center
- Transitions vs Positions (Promenade and Outside Partner)
1:30 - 2:00 Open Discussion
Additional questions, review, or topics can be requested to discuss in an open discussion format.
