Latin Dance 12 Week Series at JasDance, Santa Rosa
February 17, 2009 by Salsa Crazy San Francisco
Filed under San Francisco Salsa Classes
Learn to Latin Dance at JASDANCE ACADEMY!
JASDANCE Academy (Fifth Street Fitness)
515 Fifth St.
Santa Rosa, CA
Begins:
uJASDANCE Academy will be starting the "Salsa" L.D.P. 12-week series that includes Bachata, Rumba, Salsa and Cha-Cha-Cha. In order of rhythmic complexity we will be teaching the above dances, respectively.
The program will offer you the best technique for partner dancing in both the social and professional arena. The objective, to bring your level of dancing to new heights.
The Latin Dance Program is designed for Beginner/Intermediate dancers but is open to all levels and dance backgrounds.
You will have the opportuniy to stay on with us on a month to month basis for training.
Because we believe in giving back to our community; we are making it affordable, plentiful and fun.
The Latin Dance Program will include Bachata, Rumba, Salsa and Cha-Cha-Cha. This 3-month series offers training in rhythm, technique, partnering and styling for thorough undertstanding of these latin dances. The ability to differentiate these dances is pivitol to improving your partner dancing skills.
Technique for:
Lead and Follow (Frame and Connection)
Core Training and Alignment
Footwork
Body Isolations
Latin Hip Action
Turns
Ladies/Gentleman Styling
Rhythm & Musicality
Choreography
Lifts & Tricks
And Much Much More
We will provide a complete schedule and Lesson plan at the first session.
To Register for this Class Please Visit
www.jasdance.com
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Special Opportunity to Learn Salsa Rueda with Duane Wren and Maribel Vasquez
September 17, 2008 by Salsa Dance San Francisco
Filed under Salsa Dance News in San Francisco, San Francisco Salsa Classes
Salsa Vale Todo and Salsa Rueda Social is pleased to present:
Direct from their international travels and performances
Duane Wren and Maribel Vasquez
Internationally recognized instructors and
performers of Salsa Casino, Rueda, Rumba,
Afro-Cuban and Son.
Join us for this great opportunity to study with these wonderful instructors and performers.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Time: 7:00 – 10:00pm
Dance Mission
3316 24th Street (corner Mission)
San Francisco, CA
7-8pm: Beg/Int Salsa Rueda Workshop
8-9pm: Int/Adv Salsa Rueda Workshop
9-10pm: Performers/Instructors Workshop
$15/1 hr, $25/2hrs, $35/all 3 hrs
check out their Salsa Rueda Social feature page at: http://www.bayareasalsarueda.com/srsfeature.htm
Duane and Maribel's site at:http://www.energeticsoul.com/index.php
New Orleans , La native duane Wrenn was born to dance. Learning Salsa at 26 years young, duane excelled quickly and now dances as if he has always known Cuban blood flowed in his veins. President of the successful Energetic Soul Studios in Clawson , Mi, duane has a B.S. degree in Exercise Science and is a highly accredited Fitness Consultant. After working as a Personal Trainer to the stars duane has focused mainly on developing his unique dancing style. He now resides in Detroit , Michigan . Over the last six years duane has put his knowledge and experience to use developing several unique classes from dance to aerobic and strength. With over 500 special appearances both locally and abroad his experience and track record speaks for itself.
duane created a Salsa aerobic class with an accompanying video aptly named Energetic Salsa (TM). This basic video teaches its viewers 7 main variations of the basic salsa steps. duane is also the creator of Energetic Soul°sa T where he combines linear and circular styles of Salsa dancing. This is what duane refers to as " Mi receta y Mi Sazon" .
duane is considered one of the top instructors of Afro-Cuban Salsa (Casino) style dancing in the Midwest . His background ranges from Cuban Rumba, Son, Capoeira, and Break dancing. duane specializes in Casino style dancing with an Energetic Soul*sa Twist.
Maribel Vasquez is a world class Salsa dancer. Born and raised in Southern California she showed a talent for dance from an early age, expressed first through her Mexican cultural heritage as Cumbia. In 1997 Maribel moved from California to Ann Arbor, Michigan where she enrolled at Washtenaw Community College and completed her Associates Degree in 1999.
A pivotal moment in her dance life came when she met Energetic Soul Studios Master Instructor duane Wrenn in 2001. Maribel engaged in a very serious and rigorous course study of Cuban style Salsa which eventually led to her becoming duane's personal dance partner performing nationally and internationally for such events as the International Hustle Salsa Congress, Salsa Rueda Congress in Miami and the Vancouver Rueda Congress. In addition she is a senior member of the Energetic Soul Supreme Dance Team, not only performing but also helping to teach the team.
As part of her extensive training directly under duane, Maribel has advanced to the level of Top Senior Instructor at Energetic Soul Studios teaching group and private lessons. She regularly assists duane as he teaches workshops locally and throughout the country. Maribel has also been called to teach her own Lady's Styling Footwork Workshops at the Chicago Salsa
Congress and to instruct at the Mega Mix Rueda de Casino Workshops. She also appears as a featured dancer on the Energetic Soul Studios Instructional DVDs.
Maribel's background includes Salsa, Casino, Rueda de Casino, Soul*sa, Cuban Rumba, Bachata and Merengue. Always looking to expand her skills she also dances Cha Cha, Hustle, Swing, Ballet and more.
