by Dancexcite
15. March 2010 01:26
Latin & Ballroom Plus Salsa have already kicked off into Term 2 - Not to late to still join in the fun - Enrolement still open for both Styles.
Latin & Ballroom Tuesday Nights 7pm Beginners, 8pm Intermediate & 9pm Advanced.
Salsa - Wednesday Nights 7pm Beginners, 8pm Intermediate & 9pm Advanced.
Also starting fresh this week:
Rock & Roll - Monday Nights 7pm Beginners, 8pm Intermediate & 9pm Advanced.
Brazilian Samba Tuesday Nights (Ladies Only Classes) 7pm Beginners, 8pm Intermediate
by Dancexcite
12. February 2010 07:11
We've combined our Saturday Morning Zumba Dance Class to One Class at 9:30am.
This week Saturday the 13th of Feb, Sergio & Rey will be bringing your heart racing to the Zumba Dance beat.. Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, Belly Dancing & a special guest appearance by Sareena our Bollywood Instructor..
Sereena teaches our regular Bollywood dance course on Wednesday Nights from 7pm for beginners.. She'll be teachin one routine in the Zumba class as a taste tester for those interested in joining the Bollywood Course..
Look foward to seeing you all soon..
ZUMBA............. Join the Party at Dancexcite..
by Bronwyn
20. November 2009 04:41
BALBOA
with Stuart Staunton & Vanessa Mathews
Sunday 22nd November 2009
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
$40 per person
(10% off pre-paid bookings - only $36 each)
Balboa is a dance that originated in Southern California in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Mostly dancing chest to chest, it has a smooth style and now contains many “swing” style moves. The Beginner Balboa Workshop is perfect for the absolute beginner or those wanting to brush-up on their basics. We will teach you the basic steps of the Balboa for a great foundation and some moves to enable you to dance the night away in style.
Getting The Basics Right
The first half of this workshop is designed for absolute beginners who have never done any Balboa before. However, dancers who have done a basic Balboa class before will also benefit strongly from this class. Taking the time to master the Balboa Basic and the Break Turn will create a rock solid foundation for moving on to more exciting moves.
Get Moving on the Floor Once you have the basics under your belt, you’ll be ready to move on to some Bal-Swing moves to get you moving on the dance floor. Throw-Outs, Paddles & Cross Overs are fundamental moves that can be constantly varied to extend and personalise your Balboa.
by Dancexcite
26. September 2009 18:43
BOLLYWOOD
with Sareena
Sunday 11th September 2009
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
$40 per person
Bollywood dancing is dancing to the tracks, old and new, from the Bollywood movies. This can be in any style that you interpret the music to follow. A real ‘masala’ mix of music can be found in Bollywood film songs from salsa sounds, belly dancing beats, hip-hop/ street style tempos, waltz melodies , to country rhythms. The trick is to let the music and words lead you.
You can learn and feel the excitement of true Bollywood essence with us!!
You don’t need to have any experience in other dance forms; all you need is some energy, enthusiasm and a big smile, to see what authentic Bollywood style dancing is.
Come and have some serious fun and exercise at the same time, no matter what age, background or sex you are!! Let some Bollywood flavour into your life.....................
ABOUT BOLLYWOOD
Bollywood is the Indian equivalent to Hollywood. The word originates from India's film capital Bombay, now Mumbai. The industry produces almost 1000 films a year - that's twice as many films as is produced in Hollywood and is about three a day!
Bollywood films are typically flamboyant musicals – but it’s not the actors who usually sing. There are a number of famous playback singers who sing the songs, and the actors 'lipsync' and add in the bags of expression along with extravagant dance moves.
Very few films are made without at least one song-and-dance number, involving vibrant colours and exotic locations. Indian audiences expect full value for money - they want songs and dances, love interest, comedy and dare-devil thrills, all mixed up in a three hour long extravaganza with an interval! This is a way to escape and see all the wonders of the world in all its glory.
Bollywood films like this have also been nicknamed the real 'masala' movie, as they're like a traditional Indian spice box – a little bit of everything!
ABOUT SAREENA
Sareen has a background in classical Indian dance training in both Kathak and Bharat Natyam from the UK. She has been a professional dancer and teacher of Bollywood style for over 6 years in the UK.
She was a dancer for Bombay Dreams, the West-end Theatre Production in London and the lead dancer for the promotional tour of this show around the UK.
Sareena danced for Gareth Gates no. 1 single 'Spirit in the Sky, touring all over UK and Europe, and breaking the record for number of TV show appearances to promote one single. Also performing live on stage to a 100,000 audience for Party in the Park at London’s, Hyde Park, for The Prince’s Trust.
She played a Bollywood dancer role at popular London attraction; Madame Tussauds, and have performed to thousands on stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall, for Charity Variety show.
Sareena has taught and danced as a professional for London based dance troupes. Performing at various corporate events and high profile shows, both in the UK and Europe.
"I believe I can show you how to convert any ordinary dance step into a Bollywood masterpiece, and transform a dance routine into Bollywood panache!!" Sareena
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