Musicality I for West Coast Swing
Sunday, March 20, 2022, 02:00pm - Sunday, March 20, 2022, 06:00pm

Musicality For West Coast Swing w Erik Novoa

Musicality I for West Coast Swing:
Understanding Phrasing

Sunday, March 20, 2022
2:00 - 6:00pm

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 II: Accents and Breaks
Musicality III: Lyrical Interpretation
These workshops will build upon the knowledge of the previous sessions, and therefore must be taken in order.

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:

  • Common Sense Health: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to dance class.

  • 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.).

  • 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:

1:45pm - Arrival (Please arrive on time)

2:00 - 5:00pm - Musicality Workshops, segmented with 5-10 minute breaks

5:00 - 6:00pm - West Coast Swing Practice Session

Pricing:

$40 by Sunday, March 13
$50 by Saturday, March 19
$60 on Sunday, March 20

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

Dance Dimensions at 15 Cross Street, Norwalk, CT

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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. 

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