Upcoming Workshops

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS @ VISCOUNT DANCE STUDIOS

[Pre-registration available now! - click here]

Date	Time	Workshop	Price (PreReg/Non Reg)
Saturday Workshops
8/2	12:00-4:00pm	Salsa Quickstart WORKSHOP [intro] w/Sarah	$40/$45
8/9	12:00-4:00pm	NY Style Salsa on '2' Quickstart WORKSHOP [intro] w/George	$40/$45
8/16	12:00-4:00pm	Swing Quickstart WORKSHOP [intro] w/Melissa	$40/$45
8/16	12:00-4:00pm	Argentine Tango Quickstart WORKSHOP [intro] w/Jennifer	$40/$45
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 Locations:

Viscount Studios - 724 E Burnside

Workshop Pricing

Workshop Time	Preregistered	Not Preregistered
1.5 hours	$15	$20
2 hours	$25	$30
4 hours	$40	$45

 

 

 

For questions about the workshops contact info@viscountstudios.com!

or call 503 - 226 - 3262