Calendar

Balboa Bonanza Workshop Weekend

9/13–9/14

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Time

September 13th and 14th

Location

The Green Door Dance Studio

Cost

$15 each class *** Preregister for one day at $60 ($70 at the door) *** Preregister for the weekend at $100 ($125 at the door)

Instructor

Mickey Fortanasce and Kelly Arsenault

Kelly is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and has been dancing as long as she can remember. In fact, at age 11, Kelly joined the Children’s Dance Ensemble, traveling with the modern dance company for six years around the globe. Over the years, Kelly’s mastered a variety of dances and is presently considered one of the leading balboa dancers in the world. Her partner, the amazing Mickey Fortanasce, is a New York City resident with a passion for the peculiar (superherodom included). Mickey’s love of dance expanded in 1999 to included lindy hop and balboa.

Since 2005, Kelly and Mickey have taught, competed, and traveled the world. Together they hold various titles including two-time international Balboa Champions and 2007 American Classic Balboa Champions. They have taught in the US, Canada, Germany, France, London and Scotland. They’ll be joining us at the green door for two spectacular days of balboa focused instruction. Don’t know any balboa yet? Have no fear! Mickey and Kelly will mold and teach you, so you’ll be bal-swinging the night away.

Classes schedule as follows:

Saturday, September 13, 2008
10am Pure Balboa Basics and Technique
Learn the intricate details of pure bal.  Whether you’re new to the dance or an old-pro, they’ll be something in this technique class to help you smooth out your balboa basics.

11:15pm Playing with Your Pure Bal
Beyond the absolute basic, balboa has a lot of texture you can add to make the simple seem extraordinary.  Kelly and Mickey will show you how to really spice up your pure bal.

1:30pm Bal Swing, Out and In Class
Once you’ve got a handle on pure bal, you’ll want to explore the cross over bal-swing – allowing you to open up your dance to include releases and spatial movement.  Kelly and Mickey will help you manage the literal “ins and outs” of bal-swing.

2:45pm Bal Swing, More Play Time
Beyond the initial in-out movement associated with Bal Swing, there are a variety of movements that will create a “swing out” feel.  This class will expand on that in-out vocabulary.

4pm Fun with Lollies
One of the most elegant elements of the bal swing dance, Lollie kicks can add a tremendous amount of dynamic to your dance.  Kelly and Mickey will explore Lollie technique and variety.

7:30pm Dancing at The Green Door Admission is FREE for all workshop package purchasers

Sunday, September 14, 2008
10am Putting it all together
Building on Saturday materials, Kelly and Mickey will have the class focus on integrating all the elements smoothly.

11:15pm Footwork, Fast and Simple
Students will dig in a bit deeper on the finer footwork intricacies of Balboa.

1:30pm Turns, turns, turns
Add material to your bal-swing repertoire with this creative turns class.  Master a few and have some projects to work on.

2:45pm Slides
Balboa dancers have traditionally integrated some killer slides into their dance – Kelly and Mickey will show you some that you can master for the social dance floor.

4pm Instructors Choice
Based on the progress the class has made, Kelly and Mickey will design a class specifically for our talent pool.  Be ready to be challenged and thrilled!