Overview of The Rhythm Program:
The Rhythm Group Class Program is designed for those of you who would like to concentrate on the eight American Style Rhythm dances: Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Merengue, West Coast Swing and Samba.
In this Program, you will use Cuban Motion, body isolations ,and arm styling as you learn these fun Rhythm dances. The purpose of this Program is to train you in the DVIDA Bronze American Rhythm syllabus in an easy, logical and progressive way. The Rhythm dances are interrelated, sharing similar figures and common elements. By studying them together, your learning is maximized and your dancing accelerated.
The Rhythm dances have been divided into two classes:
Section A:Rumba,Cha Cha,Bolero &East Coast Swing Section B:Mambo,Merengue,Samba &West Coast Swing
Each 12 week series class covers one level of the Bronze syllabus in its four dances. Upon completion of each level, you will be ready to take the corresponding DVIDA Medal Exam, an excellent way to measure your dance progress. You may also want to use this Program in your private lessons.
If you take Section A and B concurrently, you will complete the entire DVIDA Full Bronze American Rhythm syllabus of 15 figures per dance (10 figures in Bolero) plus variations, in just 8 months! By the end of this Program, you will be dancing at a whole new level, allowing you not only to take the Full Bronze Medal Exam, but to dance confidently in competitions, in showcases or out on the social dance floor.
Rhythm Program Details:
Series of four 12-week group classes; each class is 1 hr. in length
Section A Section B
1st 12 weeks: Bronze I 1st 12 weeks: Bronze I
2nd 12 weeks: Bronze II 2nd 12 weeks: Bronze II
3rd 12 weeks: Bronze II 3rd 12 weeks: Bronze III
4th 12 weeks: Full Bronze 4th 12 weeks: Full Bronze
Overview of The Smooth Program:
The Smooth Group Class Program is designed for those of you who would like to concentrate on the American Style Smooth dances:
Waltz
Foxtrot
Tango
Viennese Waltz
In this Program, you will glide, dip and spin around the floor as you learn these elegant ballroom dances. The purpose of this Program is to train you in the DVIDA Bronze American Smooth syllabus in an easy, logical and progressive way. The Smooth dances are interrelated, sharing similar figures and common elements. By studying them together, your learning is maximized and your dancing accelerated.
Each 12-week series class covers one level of the Bronze American Smooth syllabus in all four dances. Upon completion of each level, you will be ready to take the corresponding DVIDA Medal Exam, an excellent way to measure your dance progress. You may also want to use this Program in your private lessons.
In just 8 short months, you will complete the entire Bronze American Smooth syllabus of 15 figures per dance (10 figures in Viennese Waltz) plus variations! By the end of this Program, you will be dancing at a whole new level, allowing you not only to take the Full Bronze Medal Exam, but to dance confidently in competitions, in showcases or out on the social dance floor.
Smooth Program Details:
Series of four 12-week group classes; each class is 1hour in length.
Bronze American Smooth Program (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot & Viennese Waltz):
1st 12 weeks: Bronze I
2nd 12 weeks: Bronze II
3rd 12 weeks: Bronze III
4th 12 weeks: Full Bronze
Levels of Rhythm & Smooth:
Bronze 1: You will learn the basic figures and character of each dance, as well as how to recognize the music. You will learn the basics of leading and following and develop your timing and rhythm. At the end of Bronze 1, you should feel comfortable dancing through an entire song at parties and weddings.
Bronze 2 & 3: You will add more fun and interesting patterns to your repertoire while developing your technique, styling and confidence. By the end of Bronze 3, you will have a large repertoire of fun patterns to give you more variety and enjoyment in your social or competitive dancing.
Full Bronze: You will complete the entire Bronze syllabus of 15 figures (10 figures in Bolero and/or Viennese Waltz) plus variations. You will polish your technique and master a routine of all the Bronze figures for each dance. Upon completion of Full Bronze, you should feel comfortable dancing with partners of various ability levels. You will now be ready to take your dancing to the next level: Silver Rhythm or Smooth.