*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.

"Early Bird"
 before
Wed, May 27

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Sat, May 30

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Register for the Entire Day (Best Value)
Includes all 3 Workshops & Dance
 

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Hustle Beginner Crash Course
Level: Basic/Beginner I
w. Erik Novoa

This is a basic class introducing the fundamentals of Hustle and some of the basic patterns and theory of movement.  No yank-pull - just pure flowing movement.  It is perfect for the "day one" beginner and designed to have you dancing the very same night.

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

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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Practice Break

Elegant Hustle
(Hustle Waltz, Fred & Ginger, Leg Ronde)
Level: Intermediate
w Erik Novoa & Anna Brady

There's a good chance you're about to get schooled in this class.  We'll work on a Fierce Hustle combination that will keep you working both as a leader and as a follower.  We'll be executing some showcase moves and some ballistic styling.  Bring your "A" game.

* Requirements: Participants must have working knowledge of their Hustle basics and understand the names and counts of all the basics.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.

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Hustle  & Mix Party
at Smiths Dancing School

The Dance will be a mix of Hustle music
(Classic & Contemporary), WCS & some Salsa. 

Dance Only:
$10 cash
at the door.  
 

Dance Only:
$10 cash
at the door. 

Dance Only:
$10 cash
at the door.  

Erik Novoa has been dancing for 20 years, starting with ballet and continuing through jazz, modern dance, musical theatre, tap and, finally in 1998, West Coast Swing. In the years following, he soared through the rankings and has been a top-10 finalist in the US Open three times.  Two years after starting West Coast Swing, he also won the national championships for Hustle.  He is currently one of the major torches of both dances in the Northeast and in 2006 received the "Best of the Gold Coast" award for Best Way to Get in Step.  Erik has an inspiring dance style and a standout teaching ability which you won't want to miss.

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 and also competed in ballroom/latin dance while at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Anna has recently performed with Erik Novoa in contemporary ballet pieces "Ordinary Day" (Choreographed by Erik & Anna) and "The Player" (Choreographed by Anna).  She is known throughout the northeast for her "Spins, Turns & Technique" classes for partner dancing. 

Anna and Erik most recently placed 2nd in the Advanced Jack & Jill at the International Hustle & Salsa Competition 2009 and were featured in the Saturday night dinner show.