The Dance Playground

“The Dance Playground” Day 1: Bachata Day 2: Brazilian Zouk Saturday November 23rd 1-5pm Schedule: 1-2:45 Workshops #1 2:45-3:15 Break 3:15-5 Workshop #2 Workshop # 1: The Science & Art of: Connection, Improvisation, and Body Manipulations How to escape the prison of choreography and create your own combinations without relying on memorization. Focusing on Partnered Body Isolations, Body Manipulations, Body Work = 1hr 45min Workshop focused on Consent, Connection, Body manipulations. The workshop will have games/exercises where the participants will connect, explore, discover. The focus would be in creating a safe space for our partners which fosters a climate of trust, creativity and magical co-creation…switchcraft Workshop #2: Bachata Footwork & Turn Patterns: Expanding on the concepts of improvisation into multiple applications and manifestation. The Science & Art of How to create your own footwork/shines to not rely on choreographed combinations. And How to create your own turn patterns without utilizing choreographed combinations. Improvisation and co-creation by being present in the now. Escaping the prison of choreography. The Alcatraz of Partner Dance. Free Your Mind, Free Your Body, Free Your Dance…The Dance Playground. Sunday 12-4 Schedule: 12-1:45 Workshops #1 1:45-2:15 Break 2:15-4 Workshop #2 Bridging the Gap: Brazilian Zouk made easy for Bachata and Salsa Dancers Bachata to Zouk Salsa to Zouk Have you been waiting for an instructor that understood what you already know and could effortlessly teach you how to use it in a new dance? Have you had Zoukphobia because you have invested so much time and effort in learning other dances and did not want to waste all that knowledge? If this is you...we have the workshop for you. Bridging The Gap. Whether you are a Bachata Dancer or Salsa Dancer or Kizomba Dancer or Merengue Dancer or Cha-Cha-Cha Dancer or Any type of partner dancer This workshop is for you. Workshop # 1: Translations: how to use what you already know from other dances and applying it into Zouk to get a jumpstart into more sophisticated conversations. Workshop # 2: Taking it to the next level. How to fool other people into thinking you’ve been training in Brazilian Zouk for years. The workshop other instructors do not want you to attend. The workshop you should not miss. REQUIREMENT: Workshop # 1. Prices: Available until September 16th: Early bird FULL WEEKEND: $70 (only 10 passes available) Early bird 1 day pass: $40 Full pass: $80 1 Day pass: $50 1 Class (1hr 45min)- $25 (only applies to day 1) Venmo: @Tina-Cavicchio Location: Muevelo Studios 525 Main St. Malden, MA (Street parking or Malden Station)