About this Event
Our signature Beginner Bootcamp is taught by an accredited dance instructor and has had an incredible success since 2006 when we first introduced it. This bootcamp has been designed to teach you the fundamentals of Latin dance in a fun and easy to understand way to get you dancing confidently in just three days. Whether you are a total beginner with “two left feet” or an advanced beginner you are guaranteed to improve your dancing skills. The pass you purchase for this program also includes all the evening events. You will have the opportunity to watch world-class performances and practice your moves with other students and dancers during the social dance parties. This is an incredible value and we SOLD OUT every year! The feedback we received is that it’s worth every dollar and then some. Not only would you learn salsa and bachata in three days, but you will also have an experience of a lifetime while making new friends. This is three days of FUN. Let go of any inhibitions and it may change your life!
Instructor
Heather D’Angel is a leading instructor that loves sharing her passion for Latin dance. She is well renowned for her teaching techniques on fundamentals and has the ability to connect, relate and transfer knowledge. Heather is known for her efficient style of teaching and an expert at connecting students with their body and getting them on the dance floor. Even if you have two left feet she can teach you how to move to the music and feel good on the dance floor. Heather has been teaching, performing and competing across the US! She has won many awards and competitions including the New York Salsa Congress Jack and Jill. Professionally, Heather has managed many top dance studios across the US. But her true love and passion is teaching beginners how to dance. Save time, save money and learn in just 3 days with Heather D’Angel.
Schedule
Registration begins at 9am each day. Morning classes are 10:00 am- 1:00 pm with a lunch break from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Afternoon classes are 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. And 4:00 – 5:00 is practica, where you can review what you’ve learned each day and get individual assistance from the instructor.
Value
This program will teach you both salsa and bachata during six hours of classes per day, totaling 18 hours of training. We set a limit of 25 leads and 25 follows to maintain a balanced, quality learning experience. The pass you purchase for the Beginners Bootcamp is a bargain. Most dance schools charge around $15 an hour. Our Beginners Bootcamp is 18 hours of classes for $200. That’s just $11.11 an hour. Then there’s all the evening events INCLUDED. A 3 night evening pass by itself is approximately $100, so what we have is $200 minus $100 divided by 18 = $5.55 an hour for Salsa and Bachata classes plus you’ll experience amazing dance shows and social dancing. But most important (and something you can’t put any price on) is all the FUN you’re going to have over the 3 days and 3 nights! Thanksgiving Weekend will never be the same.
The pass for this bootcamp is an excellent value for three full days of fun and excitement, and it will sell out – Buy NOW!!
Recommendations
Dress comfortably for the bootcamp. You’ll have the opportunity to dress up for the evening events.
We advise both men and women beginners to wear dance sneakers. You can also wear any regular shoes with smooth soles. There will also be shoe vendors at the congress offering a wide variety of dance shoes. For social dancing in the evening dance shoes are a good choice. For ladies a 2.5″ heel is standard.
You can either bring your own lunch or purchase one onsite. There are also many restaurants across the street from the DoubleTree Hotel.
We recommend to stay at the congress hotel. Even if you live locally, remember that the Bootcamp is just the beginning, followed by exciting performances and social dances into the evening. With exclusive low room rates and free parking for those staying at the hotel, this is a great option if you want to dance the night away and make this Thanksgiving Weekend a care-free 3 day celebration.
Dance Styles
Bachata (50%)
Salsa (50%)
Organizer
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Sound in Motion Dance
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