Take 5 Dance Education Program - CORE 1 (Beginner Progressive)

One of the most rewarding moments for myself is seeing progress in my students. This past year I have had the opportunity to focus solely on training students and honing in on their strengths while concentrating on areas that need further development. For anyone that knows me, I place great attention to detail and I revel in the different ways students interpret what is taught. Each week I develop new methods to meet the needs of each student. We have been developing this program/curriculum for about 2 years and finally last year I put it to work. I am so pleased by the fruit that is coming from this course and even more pleased by the growth and development that is happening in our classes as we speak. I am inspired by my students and strive to continue to give my best and grow as an Instructor. We are starting our (Core 1 - Semester) in just a little over a month. If you are looking for guidance in your dance journey, I would love to be a part of your growth. Take 5 2020 Focused Dance Education Program (SOLO WORK) Main Instructor: Jennifer Izquierdo Assistant Instructor: Nerissa D'mello (Space is Limited) Touching on (SALSA – MAMBO – CUBAN RUMBA – PACHANGA – CHA CHA/BOOGALOO) Commences: March 18th– July 8th 2020 – April 22nd 2020 Tuition: $500.00 Wednesdays CORE 1: Beginner (No Experience Needed) 7:30pm – 8:30pm This curriculum is designed to prepare/provide you with a solid foundation that will aid in your growth as a dancer and offer you the skills and knowledge to understanding the relationship between the body, movement & how it relates to the music and the floor. Our goal is to help you learn the ability to perceive music and respond to dance with confidence. We focus on 3 main goals for (SOLO WORK): 1) Modeling Timing: Understanding Salsa On 2/Mambo Timing & Musicality Learning patterns & sequences at various Salsa tempos, rhythms and varying degrees of tension, and connect these elements into short or long, more or less independent dances (Shines/ Paso Libres). 2) Modeling Warm Up: Identifying body awareness a. Stretch b. Body Isolation's: Controlled & Fluid Movements, Upper/Mid/Lower Body Movement & Awareness (The three levels in dance movement are high, middle and low) 3) Modeling Styling & Sequences (Salsa/Mambo Shines) a. Moving and dancing with the whole body: Exploring Movements Fast, Slow, Fluid, Choppy, Tense & Relaxed with Stationary and Across the room Exercises/Drills i. Shines: Quick Footwork/Syncopation's & (Relaxed Fluid Footwork) I hope to see you come out! Jennifer Izquierdo & Nerissa D’Mello