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Zouk Lambada with Rich from Buenos Aires! Sept 22-29
September 20th, 2009. Published under Visiting Zouk Instructors. No Comments.
Rich is giving zouk lambada classes in San Diego–Dont Miss it!
ABOUT RICH: Rich started dancing about 3 1/2 years ago in Buenos Aires from Mari Hodges. He continued his studies, learning zouk lambada from such experts as: Mauro, Gilson, Braz, as well as his preferred teacher, Pablo Schmoller. In 2008 he began assisting Mari’s beginner and intermediate classes at Maluco Beleza, as well as Pablo’s group classes at Carlinhos dance studio in Buenos Aires.
His ‘claim to fame’ was in January when Mari asked him to dance with her in her ‘head movements’ demonstration at Berg’s III International Lambada Congress in Porto Seguro.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
(*note that classes will be progressive and “fundamental” classes will cater to the average level of the class and that if you are attending your first Lambada class you are STRONGLY suggested to come at the BEGINNING of the fundamentals class in order to benefit from the whole two hours.)
FRI, Sept 25 @ Portugalia Restaurant in Ocean Beach
7:00-10:00pm Free Zouk Dancing
SAT, Sept 26 @ Dance Place (studio 108)
11:30-1:30pm: Fundamentals*
1:30-3:30: Intermediate
SUN, Sept 27 Dance Place (studio 108)
11:30-1:30pm: Fundamentals*
1:30-3:30: Intermediate
SAT/SUN PRICES:
$20/one class
$30/day
$50/whole weekend!
(***for those who have never taken a zouk lambada workshop, prices are 1/2 off!***)
Rich will also guest teach the next two Tuesday night Zouk Lambada Classes!
TUE, Sept 22:
7:30-9:00pm
Zouk Lambada Practice: Emphasis on Musicality
$10
TUE, Sept 29:
7:30-9:00pm
Zouk Lambada Practice: Emphasis on Partner Connection
$10
Zouk Dancers from Holland to give Zouk Workshop Sept 19/20!
September 11th, 2009. Published under Visiting Zouk Instructors. No Comments.
Dont miss out on this chance to learn some Zouk moves from this Dennis and Marjonneke from Holland!
Their classes will focus on learning lots of figures for all levels of dancers; If you’ve never taken a zouk lambada class before, this is the perfect time to come and learn what makes it so unique. If you are looking to hone your skills, it’s an equally opportune weekend to expand your zouk “vocabulary.”
ABOUT DENNIS AND MARJONNEKE:
Marjonneke van Oosten started dancing in high-school. She was immediately hooked on Zouk. Last year she assisted Dennis twice in New York. She also assists/teaches Kizomba (a lot of Zouk music is actually Kizomba from Angola), which clearly influences her Zouk dancing style.
Dennis Mook-Kanamori started dancing in junior high-school. Like all Dutch boys, he had to learn ballroom dancing. In college, he picked up Cuban Salsa. He has been dancing Zouk for almost 5 years and taught several Zouk marathon weekends in NY last year. Dennis‘ classes are focused on learning many different figures/combo’s in a short period of time by getting a feel for the music. Marjonneke and Dennis have been dancing together for 2 years and live happily together in Leiden, the Netherlands. They are getting married in May 2010.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, SEPT 19: (3 hours) @ Dance Place (studio 108)
11:30 am – 1:00pm – Zouk Figures I (All Levels Welcome)
1:00pm – 2:30pm – Zouk Figures II (All Levels Welcome)
SUNDAY, SEPT 20: (5 hours) @ Dance Place (studio 108)
10:30am-12:00pm – Intermediate Zouk Figures I (All Levels Welcome)
12:00pm -1:30pm – Intermediate Zouk Figures II (All Levels Welcome)
1:30pm – 3:00pm – Lunch at Liberty Station
3:00pm-4:30pm – Advanced Zouk Figures + Review
4:30pm – 5:00pm – Dance Practice
PRICE:
$10/Each Class
$20/All Saturday Classes
$30/All Sunday Classes
$45/Whole Weekend (if paid by Friday, Sept. 18!)
**Special Introductory Offer*** (for those who have NEVER attended a zouk workshop)
$10/All Saturday Classes
$20/All Sunday Classes
$30/Whole Weekend
Aug 21 & 22 Zouk classes with Leon!
August 16th, 2009. Published under Visiting Zouk Instructors. 2 Comments.
Leon is visiting southern California from his native Israel where he has been dancing lambada since 2005. Shortly afterward he started teaching with “Zouk Lambada Israel” and is now a prominent zouk lambada dancer in the Tel Aviv zouk community.
Leon has traveled to many congresses (Barcelona, Amsterdam, Porto Seguro), and studied with famous Lambada teachers such as Braz dos Santos, Gilson Damasco, Patricia Cruz, Didi and Patricia. Studying with the original ‘Kaoma’ dancers from Porto Seguro, Leon maintained the original dancing style of the Porto Seguro Lambada.
During his years teaching and traveling, Leon developed practical teaching methods with emphasis on technique and body expression.
Take advantage of this opportunity to sharpen your skills and remember to come on Saturday with plenty of fluids and snacks–it’s going to be a power packed 5 hours!
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, AUG 21: 8pm-10:30pm
8pm: Advanced class ($10)
9pm: Free intro class
9:45-10:30pm: Free dancing!
SATURDAY, AUG 22: 10am-3pm (Dance Place San Diego. studio 109)
10am: Fundamentals (All levels welcome)
11am: Fundamentals (All levels welcome)
12pm: Intermediate
1pm: Intermediate
2pm: Advanced
PRICE:
$15 for one class
$10 each (for 3 or more)
$40 for all Saturday classes!
Zouk Marathon – June 12-14th
May 21st, 2009. Published under Visiting Zouk Instructors. 2 Comments.
Once again San Diego is being graced with the presence of Mari Hodges, a California Native who has spent the last 8 years of her life living and dancing in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is going to give a weekend of zouk classes at Dance Place San Diego.
Prices:
$15 for one class
$10 each for three or more classes
$60 for the whole weekend–9 hours of dancing!