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| Viscount Dance Studios
724 E. Burnside Ave
Portland, OR 97214
503-226-3262 |
Upcoming Saturday Workshops
| Date |
Time |
Workshop |
Price (PreReg/Non Reg) |
| Saturday Workshops |
| 8/23 |
12:00-4:00pm |
Cha Cha Quickstart WORKSHOP [intro] w/Sarah |
$40/$45 |
| Friday Workshops |
| 8/8 |
6:00-8:00pm |
Merengue Moves WORKSHOP [all levels] w/George |
$25/$30 |
| 8/22 |
6:00-8:00pm |
Salsa Styling for Follows WORKSHOP [int/adv] w/Sarah |
$25/$30 |
| 8/29 |
6:00-8:00pm |
Casino Rueda WORKSHOP [int] w/George & Sarah |
$25/$30 |
Workshop Descriptions:
AUGUST SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
Salsa QuickStart (intro) w/ Sarah Riddle
Have you been curious about learning Salsa, but just can't seem
to find the time? No problem! This 4 hour intensive workshop is
geared to get dancers and NON dancers moving to today's most popular
Latin Rhythm - SALSA! The class will cover Salsa rhythm, hip movement,
Salsa timing, 3 basic step variations, three turn patterns, and
more! After finishing the Quickstart course, students will be
eligible to take the Salsa 2 weekly series, without taking Salsa
1! Don't miss out on this ever popular, easy to learn dance. Register
Now!
Argentine Tango Quickstart WORKSHOP [intro]
w/Jennifer Olsen
Argentine Tango has changed the lives of thousands of people
around the world!
Come find out how in Jennifer Olsen’s "Tango Quickstart,"
- a special four hour workshop designed to get you out on the
Tango floor in one afternoon! In this workshop, we will explore
Argentine Tango fundamentals (such as frame, timing, and the line
of dance) as well as progress to slightly more complicated movements.
Students will gain confidence in and connection with their partner
and the music given Jennifer’s user friendly techniques
and tips. Come find out why Tango has taken the world by storm!
No prior experience is required. No partner required. Please wear
comfortable shoes that do not stick to a wood floor surface (leather
bottoms are best).
A few things we will explore in this special class...
-The Tango Walk
-The Cross
-Parallel and Crossed Systems
-Rock Steps
-Ochos
-The Orchestras
-The Embrace
-Connection
*check Jennifer out on Youtube! http://youtube.com/watch?v=skt40kVFw34
Casino Rueda Quickstart WORKSHOP [Salsa
2+] w/George & Sarah
So you know a little Salsa, but you want to take it to another
level, or perhaps learn a dance that can be done with several
of your friends at once! Casino Rueda is the perfect choice, if
so. Developed in Cuba in the mid-20th century, Casino Rueda is
the Caribbean answer to American Square dancing - only done in
a circle! Students in this class should know the basic Salsa step
and fundamental partnering technique (frame, hand positions...etc).
You will learn Spanish calls for Casino moves that are truly Cuban,
and the distinct body movement that goes with them. Once you have
a small hand full of moves and the calls to go with them, you
and your friends (or class mates) can start up your own circle
right here in local Portland clubs. You may be surprised to see
other couples join your Rueda, widening your circle of dance friends
Night Club 2-Step Quickstart WORKSHOP
[intro] w/Chris Jones
Developed in the mid 20th century by Buddy Schwimmer, Night Club
2-Step is a social dance said to the perfect ballad dance, but
can be danced to mid-tempo songs as well. With some resemblances
to Ball room Rumba and New York Hustle, NC2S is a fun and versatile
dance.
Swing Quickstart WORKSHOP [intro] w/Melissa
Have you been curious about learning Swing, but just can't seem
to find the time? No problem! This 4 hour intensive workshop is
geared to get dancers and NON dancers moving to this ageless and
ever popular dance -Swing! The class will cover Swing rhythm and
timing, basic Swing steps with basic step variations; three turn
patterns, and more! The Swing Quickstart workshop fills up fast,
so sign up ASAP! Don't miss out on this exciting and easy to learn
dance. Students will learn the equivalent of the 'Intro to Swing'
4 week series material, plus some bonus material in a non-intimidating,
low pressure, fun environment. No partner necessary, no prior
experience required!
NY Style Salsa on '2' Quickstart WORKSHOP
[intro] w/George
Have you been curious about learning Mambo, but just can't seem
to find the time? No problem! This 4 hour intensive workshop is
geared to get dancers and NON dancers moving to today's most popular
Latin Rhythm - Mambo! Come and join the Portland "On 2"
Evolution. NY Salsa "On 2", also known as Mambo, has
been seducing dancers from all over the world, from London to
Japan, New York to San Francisco and now taking over Portland.
NY Style Salsa concentrates on being smooth and elegant while
dancing "On 2", The moves are stylish and focus on making
the woman the centerpiece of the dance. Women love it for the
attention they get and guys love it because making their partner
look good makes them look good too! Our Beg/Int NY Salsa "On
2" class will be taught in a workshop format which will focus
on building the foundation needed to dance NY Style Salsa "On
2" and incorporate turn patterns, footwork, styling and most
importantly "On 2" timing
SALSA STYLING FOR FOLLOWS [intermediate/adv] w/Sarah Riddle
You've got the rhythm and you have the moves, now
learn what to do with
those arms! Salsa Styling for follows is a class designed to improve
the
technique of the dancer; particularly in turns, and in perfecting
frame.
When it comes to arm positions (the #1 requested lesson for women
who
dance Salsa!) the focus will be put on How we move our arms and
body,
rather than where they are to go. Fluidity is the key to grace,
and you'll
learn it here. We'll even through in a mini-Shine combo to practice
at
home!
[Pre-registration available
now! - click here]
Studio Mission
The Viscount Dance Studios offers
classes in a variety of styles of dance. If you want to learn
to dance in Portland, Oregon, we should have a class for you!
With Salsa, Swing (East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop),
Argentine Tango, Belly dance, Hip Hop and Samba, this is the place!
We will teach you how to dance, not just how to move through dance
steps. We also offer private lessons, group lessons, edding lessons
and rent our space for private functions. Please email info@viscountstudios.com
or call 503 - 226 - 3262 for more details.
REGISTRATION & PRICING
DETAILS
REGISTRATION & PRICING DETAILS
FEES:
4 -week classes cost:
Regular rate $40 per person w/pre-registration ($45 without).
Student rate $35 per person w/pre-registration ($40 without).
Must have valid student ID!
Bulk rate $35 per class when a student signs up and attends
3 or more classes per 6 week term.
10-week Performance Classes cost just $100 w/pre-registration
($120 without)
8-week Performance Classes $80 w/pre-registration
($90 without).
Our Mission is to provide social dance instruction
and general dance classes at an affordable price. We want to continue
the strong social dancing in Portland, by teaching swing dance,
salsa dance, tango, hip-hop, jazz, Lindyhop, West Coast Swing,
zydeco dance, and other forms of dancing. Our dance instructors
have been training for years and teach because they love dancing.
The goal is to introduce new dancers to Portland dance scene and
community. Sign up for dance classes and in even just a class
you will be dancing. We also offer private lessons for wedding
couples looking to learn to dance for their wedding.