WORKSHOPS

To help you improve your dancing ability...

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>> Please visit our Video Gallery to see what each dance looks like
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>> Check out the Blog to learn more about each dance type
>>  Read the testimonials to hear what others have said about the workshops!

• As seen on Global TV, Reggaeton - the hottest and sexiest Puerto Rican/Panamanian dance that's taken over the world. This is a mega fun workshop which introduces you to the basics. Come and learn the latest moves from Havana, Cuba. Learn how to move and behave sexy. This workshop will add flavour to your life! We offer both a Women only workshop and a Men only workshop.
  

FREE Reggaeton for MEN only workshop with Graeme Sampson will take place at the Scotia Bank Dance Centre on September 11th, 7-8:30 PM. This workshop will give the men of Vancouver the opportunity to come out and try this sexy dance. Graeme will be teaching basic techniques of hip rotations and chest popping and will explore with the guys the seduction aspect of the dance - the male way!

• Check out the Blog to find out more about the cultural context and great insight from professional dancers from Cuba.
  
  
• Sueltas - the latest trend in Havana, combining Salsa with Reggaeton and other hip moves. Energetic and fun. Danced without a partner in lines. Just like playing with your friends.. Did we mention a great workout?!

• Cuban Son, Cuban Mambo and Cuban Rumba - the authentic and traditional dances of Cuba which will enrich your dancing and life. Beautiful, seductive and sensitive.Check out the Blog to find out more about the "chicken dance."
  

• Afro-Cuban Movements and Orishas dances - African movements require the body to be loose and relaxed while having exact control, and different body parts doing different things at the same time. This workshop will give you a taste of Afro-Cuban dancing.

FREE Afro-Cuban and Orishas workshop with Chen Lizra will take place at the Scotia Bank Dance Centre on September 13th, 3-4 PM. This workshop will give you an opportunity to taste what these movements are all about and get an introduction to Yemaya and Eleggua - two Orishas. You will get a glimpse of the connection between gaining control of your body parts through Afro-Cuban Movements and applying it to an Orisha dances where they are used.
 
Cost: FREE (part of the open house at the Scotia Bank Dance Centre)
Terms: No need to register ahead of time, just show up..

• What to do in your Solo Sections - ever wondered what to do when you let go and need to dance solo in Salsa?! This workshop will give you the basic tips of adding flavour to your dancing

• The Seduction Workshop - do you want to have sabor = flavour?! Do you want to know how to seduce the other person with just an attitude?!

• The "Sabor" Workshop - Where you will learn how to do mix two and more different movements at the same time. For example: your feet will do one thing while your chest another. This workshop helps develop Sabor because it brings flavour and allows you to control your body parts in a way that allow you to play, tease and learn more complex moves..
  

Next Sabor workshop will be taught by Chen Lizra at the Scotia Bank Dance Centre on Septmber 18th, 6:30-8 PM.  The workshop will focus on a combination of mixed movements - steps and body parts and will climb from easy to INT level.

Cost: $25
Promo: Bring a friend, pay only $20 each and get a buddy point. Read about Buddy points here.
Terms: Must register ahead of time!!To register click here!

• Leading and Following techniques- learn the unique connection of dancing with a partner. Get refined!

• Expressive Dance Art - finding your own dancing voice - creative movement and
  
being present with another person as you dance

• Guest workshop - the guest workshops are our opportunity to bring to you something unique that's not offered on a regular basis which will enrich your movements and life.
  

We design and offer new workshops after each trip to Latin cultures where we train in new disciplines

Feel free to contact us about any of these services or for any other services you may require!! We welcome travel invitations!!