Musicality for West Coast Swing: Phrasing
Saturday, March 16, 2024, 04:00pm - Saturday, March 16, 2024, 11:00pm
Musicality for West Coast Swing:
Phrasing
Saturday, March 16, 2024
4:00 - 8:00pm: Musicality Workshops
8:00 - 11:00pm: Social Dance Night
Norwalk, CT
Get ready for one of the most important workshops a dancer can ever take - Musicality!! These workshops are essential for every dancer because understanding music improves one's connection to the music. We will explore swing music, pulsed dancing, musical phrasing, and 2-beat extensions.
After these workshops, you'll never hear music the same way again and you'll be able to understand musical aspects that will begin to improve the way you dance.These workshops are essential for the beginner through advanced dancer.
Coming soon:
Musicality: Accents and Breaks
Musicality: Lyricism
Important Information
We strive to balance providing a safe environment while returning to a normal social setting. The following policy is subject to change at any time in the event of new guidance issued by the CDC, state, or local governments. By attending any of our classes/privates/events, you agree to this health policy. Effective January 1, 2024:
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Common Sense Health: 1) If you are not feeling well, please do not come to dance class. 2) If you've been in a high-density environment (plane, wedding, conference), it would be appreciated if you took a home-COVID test before your class.
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Health Cooperation: Students will cooperate with any health requests from Erik Novoa, guest instructor, or staff (e.g., using hand sanitizer, using a mask, stepping outside to address a health issue, etc.).
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Registration: You must pre-register for these classes (see below). We will not be touching credit cards or cash for these classes.
Schedule:
3:45pm - Arrival
Please arrive on time.
4:00 - 8:00pm - Musicality Workshops
In these workshops, we will be exploring how to understand swing music, pulsed timing, musical phrasing, counting 8s during dancing, and two-beat extensions. Dinner will be provided.
8:00 - 11:00pm - Social Dance Night
Enjoy our dance night. Try all the new musicality concepts you learned in the workshop or just have fun. This dance is open to everyone and is included to those who have attended the workshop. West Coast Swing music will primarily be played, but Hustle, Nightclub Two Step, and Salsa will be played upon request.
Pricing:
Special Price: Includes all workshops & dance
$60 by Thursday, February 29
$70 by Sunday, March 10
$80 from Monday, March 11 through Saturday, March 17
Dance Only: For those not taking the workshops
$20 for the Dance only
More About Erik's Musical Background
Did you know that Erik's father was principal tenor of New York City Opera and his mother was a ballet dancer with New York City Opera Ballet? Erik also plays piano, trumpet, sings opera (like his dad), and takes ballet (like his mom). Erik's sister plays piano and cello and also sings. Read Erik's full biography.
Location
Dance Dimensions
15 Cross Street
Norwalk, CT
Important Location information:
Dance Dimensions is located on Route-1 (Cross Street) in the same shopping area as these other establishments: Brain Balance, Dogs Gone Smart, and Goodwill.
Parking Area
There is plenty of parking adjacent to Dance Dimensions. The parking area is well lit and marked. Please park closer to the entrance because that will place you closer to the studio entrance.
