Los Angeles Salsa / Bachata Performance Team Overview
Take your dancing to the next level with the Movers and Shakers performance team!
No partner needed.
You will learn a choreography over 6 months and have the opportunity to perform at night clubs around Los Angeles as well as salsa/bachata festivals in Los Angeles and in other cities & states.
The performance team is a GREAT way to level up your dancing skills and will also make you a better social dancer!
Come check it out and see if it's the right fit for you!
No partner needed.
You will learn a choreography over 6 months and have the opportunity to perform at night clubs around Los Angeles as well as salsa/bachata festivals in Los Angeles and in other cities & states.
The performance team is a GREAT way to level up your dancing skills and will also make you a better social dancer!
Come check it out and see if it's the right fit for you!
Currently all ages 18+ are welcome.
In the future there maybe a Movers and Shakers Team for younger dancers.
In the future there maybe a Movers and Shakers Team for younger dancers.
CHOREOGRAPHY: SALSA AND BACHATA
The choreography will include both salsa and bachata.
You do NOT need experience in both styles. Experience in one style is sufficient and you will be able to learn the choreography for the other style.
You do NOT need experience in both styles. Experience in one style is sufficient and you will be able to learn the choreography for the other style.
PERFORMING
Every team member will be invited to perform, but not required. You may perform when you feel ready.
Performances at local venues are free. Performances at festivals/congress require performance passes that are paid to the event organizers. Performer passes get you full access to the events typically at a lower price than is available to the general public.
Performances at local venues are free. Performances at festivals/congress require performance passes that are paid to the event organizers. Performer passes get you full access to the events typically at a lower price than is available to the general public.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN• Choreographed routine including salsa and bachata
• Dancing technique both for stage and social dancing • Stage presence - charisma for both on and off the stage! • Sharper, cleaner, better, faster movements while you’re dancing • Musicality • Styling • Spinning technique and execution • Tricks may occasionally be taught (optional - not all team members will do them) • How to enjoy yourself on stage! |
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FOCUS• FUN
• Dance skills • Camaraderie • Community |
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THE CULTURE
We are here to have FUN, and we are very good at it!
You will be welcomed into a vibrant, enthusiastic, positive group.
We also work hard, sweat, and focus during rehearsals. Your dancing skills will improve dramatically on the team and you'll get a great workout in the process.
The director also ensures that every team member is always being challenged to become a better dancer. When you're ready for more, he makes sure it's there for you.
Through the physical challenge, fun, shared purpose, and events and shows together, you'll form a special bond with your teammates and will likely make friendships that last a life time.
We also have a strict "no drama" and "total support" policy that ensures that every team member is always focused on positive reinforcement and encouragement to all of their teammates. The result is a special experience like no other.
You will be welcomed into a vibrant, enthusiastic, positive group.
We also work hard, sweat, and focus during rehearsals. Your dancing skills will improve dramatically on the team and you'll get a great workout in the process.
The director also ensures that every team member is always being challenged to become a better dancer. When you're ready for more, he makes sure it's there for you.
Through the physical challenge, fun, shared purpose, and events and shows together, you'll form a special bond with your teammates and will likely make friendships that last a life time.
We also have a strict "no drama" and "total support" policy that ensures that every team member is always focused on positive reinforcement and encouragement to all of their teammates. The result is a special experience like no other.
THE SALSA / BACHATA FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
Salsa / Bachata festivals, also known as "congresses," are big 3 day dance events at hotels that often attract dancers from all over the world.
Festivals have hours upon hours of dance workshops, pool parties in the afternoons, performances every evening, and social dancing all night every night until the sun comes up.
At these events you will have your entire Movers and Shakers family with you, which enhances the experience in a big way. You'll have teammates to go to meals with, attend workshops with, and have fun with! The academy director also often books a suite to host Movers and Shakers parties! It's a one of a kind, unforgettable experience.
Festivals have hours upon hours of dance workshops, pool parties in the afternoons, performances every evening, and social dancing all night every night until the sun comes up.
At these events you will have your entire Movers and Shakers family with you, which enhances the experience in a big way. You'll have teammates to go to meals with, attend workshops with, and have fun with! The academy director also often books a suite to host Movers and Shakers parties! It's a one of a kind, unforgettable experience.
SHOESDance shoes are mandatory for rehearsals. Each team member must also purchase uniform dance shoes for performances.
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COSTUMESCostumes must be purchased for performances. Costumes may be custom made and the students are encouraged to contribute their ideas. Costumes will aim to be sexy but not too revealing so that everyone is comfortable. Midriffs will be covered.
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CLOTHINGDancers must wear athletic clothing to rehearsals that is easy to move in. Jeans are not allowed.
Movers and Shakers "swag" (a jacket and at least one shirt) must be purchased and worn at least one day each festival that team members attend. |
MISSING REHEARSALIt’s understandable that you may need to miss a rehearsal on occasion. Just make sure that rehearsals are always prioritized and you miss as few as possible.
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PARTNERING
No partner needed. During rehearsals you will rotate and dance with most of your teammates. Closer to performance days, the coach will choose partners for the shows. The coach may change partners over time as well. The environment is cooperative and everyone is expected to be supportive of their teammates throughout the process.
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Skill/Experience RequirementIf you are comfortably executing level 102 material from Movers and Shakers programs and/or have outside experience, you are eligible.
If you are unsure if it's the right fit, just come try a day to feel it out! The choreography will be adjusted based on who is on the team and how student progress looks. The goal is to push every student to a higher level while still making the choreography accessible. You do NOT need to dance perfectly. This is a student team and not a competition team. The purpose is to create fun environment that is accessible to any dancer with experience. The important thing is that you are committed to developing your dancing skills throughout the season. The coach will give you drills to help you as well. Every team member will be challenged. Being on the performance team absolutely will improve your dancing skills, including for social dancing. |
SCHEDULETeam Rehearsal: Tuesdays 9:00-10:45pm, 7/18/2023 - 2/13/2024 (no rehearsal 11/21/2023 - 1/23/2024)
Duration: ~6 months with 2 month holiday break. Rehearsals after the holiday break will focus on preparation for the Los Angeles Bachata Festival (February 15-19) Individual Practice: Minimum 2 hours per week with at least 1 teammate. You may arrange your own schedules. These practices help ensure that the team makes steady progress. You will log your practice sessions in a public document shared with the team to help everyone stay on track. Performances: The team will perform at the 2023 Los Angeles Summer Bachata Festival (August 17-23 for those who are ready) and the 2024 Los Angeles Bachata Festival (February 15-19). One to two other "big" shows at salsa/bachata festivals will also be scheduled. Those will likely include a show in November at either the San Francisco Salsa Bachata Kizomba Festival or the Aventura Dance Cruise (from Tampa, Florida to Mexico). There may be other opportunities as well. Smaller practice shows will be scheduled for social dance nights around Los Angeles. You may perform when you are ready. Not every dancer needs to perform in every show. |
PRICEThe performance team price is about the same as any other Movers and Shakers program.
Options: 1. Three payments (after trial day, then after four weeks and eight weeks): $316 x 3 ($949 total. ~$22.59/hr) 2. Two payments (after trial day, then after four weeks): $449 x 2 ($899 total. ~$21.40/hr) 3. Single full payment up front (after trial day): $799 x 1 (~$19.02/hr) Payments are not pro-rated for missed rehearsals. If you know that you'll miss many rehearsals though, contact us to see what's possible. Performers must also purchase the team costume and uniform shoes for shows. We do our best to keep costs down on these items. Movers and Shakers "swag" (a jacket and at least one shirt) must be purchased and worn at least one day each festival that team members attend. |