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It's time to join the West Coast Swing craze!
Some of you may know that last year's champion of "So You Think You Can Dance" is a
renowned WC Swing dancer and now is YOUR chance to try
this fun dance. WCSwing is one of the most versatile forms
of partner dancing.
Originally done to blues and slow
swing music, it can also be done to almost anything being
played on the radio. It's the perfect dance for a holiday
party or just for a night on the town. Come out and start
your journey on Saturday, December 1. Already know the
basics?...Challenge yourself with the Advanced Beginner
workshops. The night will rock out with a fun party for you
to play with all your new steps. |
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The Schedule: |
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7:00pm - 8:00pm |
West Coast Swing - Beginner 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.
Attire: Casual. Jeans
are fine. Leather/ suede bottom shoes or dance sneakers
are perfect (regular sneakers are not ideal).
Here are some tips for
Dance Etiquette
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8:00pm
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West Coast Swing - Beginner II
Level: Beginner and Adv. Beginner
This class will continue your
journey through WCSwing-land. Steps that were begun in the
first class will be reviewed and new patterns and concepts will
be introduced. By the end of these two classes all 7 of
the basic steps will be introduced and utilized.
Attire:
Casual. Jeans are fine. Leather/ suede bottom shoes
or dance sneakers are perfect (regular sneakers are not ideal).
Requirements: Knowledge of the information from the Basic
Crash Course.
Here are some tips for
Dance Etiquette
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9:00pm-12:00am |
WCS Party at Flash Pointe Dance
Music will be of the West
Coast Swing variety: Blues, Swing, Pop and late-night groovy
stuff.
All levels and all dancers are
invited to come to this dance.
Attire:
Casual. Jeans are fine. Leather/ suede bottom shoes
or dance sneakers are perfect (regular sneakers are not ideal).
Here are some tips for
Dance Etiquette
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Cost:
*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. |
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Pre-Register
before Dec 1 |
At The Door |
2 Workshops & Dance
*This package is perfect for the new-beginner dancer who want to
experience all the basics in one day. Includes Dance.
This is also perfect
for upper level dancers who want to work on their technique. All workshops are at the
discretion of the instructor.
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$30
or
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$45 |
1 Workshop & Dance
*This package is perfect for anyone who wants to experience only
1 of the workshops. Includes Dance.
Please do not take the Beg II
workshop if you have not had any prior experience in WCSwing. All workshops are at the
discretion of the instructor.
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$20
or
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$35 |
Add a Workshop
*Oops!, did you decide to add
another great workshop to your package...no problem. |
$10
or
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$15 |
Dance
Only
*Just need a night out to
unwind and dance your booty off? Come out and enjoy West
Coast Swing for a night! |
$10
or
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$15 |
In case you don't have
a PayPal account,
you can use your credit card after you click the above-link.
See Picture Below:
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Location: |
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Flash Pointe Dance Station
1981 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824 |
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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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Flash Pointe Dance Station
is located off of I-95,
Exit 21 in Fairfield, CT.
A Google Map has been
provided so that you can obtain directions from
your specific location.
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