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Salsa Challenge 1 Class - Taught by Sam Gill & Jenny Gill

The Salsa Challenge method of learning to dance salsa is based on mastering, with excellent technique and style, the 10 basic elements that comprise all salsa dancing. Everything is also taught in terms of our signature focus on the Salsa Connection: the Art of Partnering.

This approach is proven to get dancers on the dance floor quickly with confidence and joy. We have made a series of 8 instructional videos that cover all this material and they are available to students taking these courses at a special price.

Salsa-Challenge 1 we will be learning and developing a great understanding of the fundamental elements of salsa dance. We will learn the basic salsa steps, right turns and variations, cross body moves and variations and work on combining all of these moves with flow and confidence. We also work with students on the Salsa Connection - art of leading and following. To develop this skill we do skill drills and exercises geared toward connection with your partner.

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Mondays: August 30 - September 27, 2010 $50
Time: 6:30 - 8 pm, 4 weeks
Location: Pat Guyton Pilates Studio 3825 Iris Ave. Suite 300

Email: sam.gill@colorado.edu or Call: 303-809-7376



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Salsa Challenge 2 Class - Taught by Sam Gill & Jenny Gill

The Salsa Challenge method of learning to dance salsa is based on mastering, with excellent technique and style, the 10 basic elements that comprise all salsa dancing. Everything is also taught in terms of our signature focus on the Salsa Connection: the Art of Partnering.

Salsa Challenge 2 is for dancers who have taken Salsa Challenge 1 and more experienced dancers desiring excellent technique and style and to be sure that they really know how to lead/follow so they may dance with dancers of all experience levels. This series covers the last 4 of the 10 basic elements as well as the Salsa Connection.

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Mondays: October 4 - 25, 2010 $50
Time: 6:30 - 8 pm, 4 weeks
Location: Pat Guyton Pilates Studio 3825 Iris Ave. Suite 300

Email: sam.gill@colorado.edu or Call: 303-809-7376



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Salsa Moves & Technique Class - Taught by Sam Gill & Jenny Gill

The Salsa Challenge method of learning to dance salsa is based on mastering, with excellent technique and style, the 10 basic elements that comprise all salsa dancing. Everything is also taught in terms of our signature focus on the Salsa Connection: the Art of Partnering.

This approach is proven to get dancers on the dance floor quickly with confidence and joy. We have made a series of 8 instructional videos that cover all this material and they are available to students taking these courses at a special price.

Moves & Techniques will introduce more move elements. In this class we will expect all students to have a firm understanding of all ten basic elements: basic, cumbia, la cucaracha, open break, right turns, hook turns, cross body move, cross body move with a left turn, open break right turns and left turns. We will work with each individual student on improving technique and working on move combinations with flow and style.

Moves and Technique is for dancers who have completed SC-I and SC-II. Move combinations will be broken down to assure excellent technique and style and that dancers are fully capable of leading/following every move element. There will be move sequences to show how moves go together, yet each move can be done on its own.

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Mondays: August 30 - September 27, 2010 $50
Time: 8 - 9:30 pm, 4 weeks
Location: Pat Guyton Pilates Studio 3825 Iris Ave. Suite 300

Email: sam.gill@colorado.edu or Call: 303-809-7376



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Salsa Partnering Techniuqe & Style Class - Taught by Sam Gill & Jenny Gill

Classes focused on developing partnering technique, which is essential to every aspect of salsa dancing, and on adding style to your salsa dancing with particular attention to style in partnering. These classes will start with a follow-along section focused on body movement, footwork, arm movement and body posture, then work with partners to develop your leading and following skills to improve your flow and grace. Incorporate your new body and footwork style while having fun improvising with your dance partner!

Lots of skill drills and constant constructive tips and feedback will be given throughout the class. Dancers must know the Salsa basics, right turns and the cross body move.

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Mondays: October 4 - 25, 2010 $50
Time: 8 - 9:30 pm , 4 weeks
Location: Pat Guyton Pilates Studio 3825 Iris Ave. Suite 300

Email: sam.gill@colorado.edu or Call: 303-809-7376



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Style and Technique for Follows Class - Taught by Jenny Gill

This class is all about the women. We have an hour and a half to really work on the following:
Body Isolations
Energetic Body Movement - practicing extension of arms and legs with intention and sass
Turning/Spotting - practice makes perfect!
Posture
Footwork - technique and style patterns

We will take the time to truly breakdown how to use our bodies and incorporate salsa technique and sass. Lots of repetition will help to embody our new understanding of how to move our bodies so we don't loose it from class to class. I will also work with follows on tips and suggestions on how to maintain the Salsa Connection with our dance partners to become the best looking, most responsive, confident follows out there!

It's all about the ladies here - come and join this completely unique class that will help you nail the details you always wish you had time to understand better!

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Wednesdays: September 8 - 29, 2010 $48
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm, 4 weeks
Location: Pat Guyton Pilates Studio 3825 Iris Ave. Suite 300

Email: jcsalsaplus@gmail.com or Call: 720-810-5401



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