Musicality for West Coast Swing: Lyricism
Saturday, December 07, 2024, 04:00pm - Saturday, December 07, 2024, 11:00pm
Musicality for West Coast Swing: Lyricism
and Social Dance Night
Saturday, December 7, 2023
Norwalk, CT
4:00 - 8:00pm - Workshops
8:00 - 11:00pm - Social Dance Night
In Musicality for West Coast Swing: Lyricism, we will be exploring how to make the lyrics come alive through your dancing. The art of lyricism comes from the ability to select the lyrics that you choose to amplify, create a "window" to display the lyric, and communicating that lyrical idea with your partner and to the audience. These workshops are specifically designed for West Coast Swing dancers who want to expand their own musical consciousness and develop a greater appreciation for the dance.
To balance out this workshop, we are only accepting registrations from leaders at this time.
Anyone may register for the Social Dance Night (after the workshop).
Coming soon:
Musicality for West Coast Swing: Phrasing
Musicality for West Coast Swing: Accents and Breaks
Important Information
We strive to balance providing a safe environment and a normal social setting. The following policy is subject to change at any time. By attending any of our classes/privates/events, you agree to this health policy. Effective May 26, 2025:
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Common Sense Health: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to dance 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 do not have the staff to process credit cards or cash on-site for these classes.
Schedule
4:00 - 8:00pm: Musicality for WCS: Lyricism Workshops
These workshops will help you identify specific lyrical key words and ideas, create windows for leaders and followers to express their lyricism, and communicate lyrical ideas with your partner.
Dinner will be included for all workshop attendees.
8:00-11:00pm - Social Dance Night: West Coast Swing & More Dance Party
Let's have a great time dancing to all the hot tunes of the year!
Pricing:
Special Price: Includes workshop & dance
$60: by Sunday, November 10
$70: by Sunday, December 1
$80: from Monday, December 2 through Saturday, December 7
Social Dance Night Only: For those not taking any workshops
$15: by Sunday, December 1
$20: from Monday, December 2 through Saturday, December 7
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.
