TAKE YOUR DANCING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
CHOREOGRAPHY: SALSA
If you’re newer to salsa, but have experience in other styles of dance (bachata or anything else), you should still audition!
THE ELITE
Impress your friends and family!
Be a role model for other dancers!
As part of Movers and Shakers’ “elite” core dancers, your friends and family will cheer you on, and other students will look up to you.
REHEARSAL STRUCTURE
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Calisthenic warmup / short workout
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Stretching
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Technical dance training drills
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Choreography
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Debrief
Rehearsal is a workout, FUN, and intense.
You will become more fit, stronger, more flexible, and a more skilled dancer.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Choreographed salsa routine
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Sharper, cleaner, better, faster dance movement
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Musicality
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Styling
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Spinning technique
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Stretching for dancers
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Dancing technique both for stage and social dancing
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Charisma for both on and off the stage
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Courage!
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Tricks occasionally (optional - not all team members will do tricks)
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How to enjoy yourself on stage!
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
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FUN
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Friendships
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Camaraderie
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Community
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Adventure
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Expanded comfort zone
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Improved fitness
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Increased flexibility
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General feelings of happiness
THE CULTURE
FUN
FUN. Above all, we dance, sweat, bond, and perform, for joy.
The team is reminded every show to ENJOY.
DEDICATED
The performers practice weekly 2 hours (at least) outside of rehearsal.
They lift each other up and encourage each other to be better.
INCLUSIVE
Movers and Shakers performers host open practices where all team members are invited to train together.
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Positivity permeates everything we do - including how the instructors talk to the students, and how students talk to each other.
It’s not theory - it’s actually enforced.
This approach makes the experience better, and gets better results.
DRAMA-FREE
Movers and Shakers has a strict “no drama” and “total support” policy. We take it seriously and students sign an agreement.
This helps keep the experience positive, light, and fun, from beginning to end.
UNIFIED
Close bonds and friendships are always formed on the Movers and Shakers team.
THE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
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Salsa / Bachata festivals, also known as "congresses," are big weekend dance events at hotels that often attract thousands of dancers from all over the world.
Festivals host pool parties, performances, hours upon hours of dance workshops, and social dancing all night until the sun comes up.
Going solo, it's easy to feel lost at these congresses. As a Movers and Shakers performer though, you will feel right at home having your entire Movers and Shakers family with you. You'll have teammates to go to meals with, attend workshops with, and have fun with!
DURATION
4 months. July through end of November. (Equal to about 2 regular Movers and Shakers programs)
MISSED REHEARSALS
Life happens. We understand.
Most team members will have to miss some rehearsal. Just prioritize rehearsal and always be there when possible.
Missed rehearsals are not pro-rated.
If you'd like to join and must miss a large block of time, contact us to explore what's possible.
PRACTICE WITH TEAMMATES
Mandatory: minimum 2 hours per week with at least 1 teammate outside of regular team rehearsal.
You may arrange your own schedules.
These practices help ensure the team makes steady progress. They are also fun and great for team bonding.
EXTRA PRACTICE
Occasionally, at the head instructor's discretion, an extra practice may be scheduled for the team with an instructor to help the team prepare for shows.
The instructor will also lead the team in practices at dance festivals before shows.
PRACTICE SOLO
10-20 minutes per day (just 5 days per week).
Exercises will be given for:
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Visualization (to learn choreography faster)
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Spinning
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Stretching
PERFORMANCES
You will have the opportunity to perform in approximately 7 shows in Los Angeles, including 2 salsa/bachata festivals.
You may perform when you are ready. Not every dancer needs to perform in every show.
If you must miss some shows, that's fine. You'll be given several show opportunities throughout the season.
CAPACITY
Maximum 13 leads and 13 follows accepted
LOCATION
WLAD location 7/31-10/2. Beverwil 10/9 - 11/30
9618 W Pico Blvd Suite 507,
Los Angeles, CA 90035
PRICE
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Lowest price per hour of any Movers and Shakers program when instructor time is included for studio rehearsals, local shows, festival shows, rehearsals at festivals, choreographing, music preparation, working behind the scenes, etc.
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Length of two Movers and Shakers regular programs.
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Audition required before purchase. T
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Option 1: Multiple Payments (Two weeks separating each payment)
- Four Payments:
$297
x4
- Three Payments:
$377
x3
- Two Payments:
$537
x2
Option 2: Single Payment
- Single Payment:
$997
x1
INSTRUCTORS
The head instructor leads rehearsals and brings the team to events. Supporting instructors help with choreography and occasionally attend rehearsal.
SOME REASONS DANCERS HAVE JOINED
IN THE PAST
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It’s fun!
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It’s challenging
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It’s educational (you WILL become a better social dancer)
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Try a new, unique experience
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To step beyond their comfort zone and try something new
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Camaraderie (many strong friendships made here!)
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Strong feeling of belonging and pride
QUESTIONS?
AGE REQUIREMENT
Ages 18+ are welcome to audition.
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