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~CLASSES INTRO~

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WEEK ONE
Beginners I
9.23|8-9pm

Beginners II
9.23|6-7pm

Intermediate
9.23|7-8pm
Classes are the heart of SDO.
Taught in 4-week blocks, we offer multiple levels so everyone
has the opportunity to come and dance and learn something new!

Everyone is welcome, and your first class is ALWAYS FREE!!
Because of the time layout of the classes,
it is possible for quick learners to advance to intermediate in one semester.
However, experienced dancers would advise that you go through
at least one level of beginners at least twice in order to get a better background.
Just ask any of our officers! And on a last, but DEFINITELY not least, note--
please be aware of the ettiquette rules of social dance.
After all, nobody likes to be embarrassed~

Classes are $25 per semester, but with that fee
you are free to go to any class you want~

**ALL FALL SEMESTER CLASSES WILL BE IN CMU 303**


~BEGINNERS I~
TUESDAYS, 8-9pm
This class covers basic movement, steps, and turns. In these 4 weeks, we cover:

Week 1--Front, Back, Side Basic, Cumbia Basic, Follower/Leader right turn
Week 2--Review, add under arm turn (pizza), hair comb, shoulder rub
Week 3--Behind back turn, cross body lead
Week 4--Review, cross body lead with inside turn, intro to double turns
Week 5--Review, faster speed

Instructor: Victor Gomes


~BEGINNERS II~
TUESDAYS, 6-7pm
This 4 week class focuses on advanced beginners concepts:

Week 1--Cross body lead with inside turn review, reverse cross body lead,
cross body lead with outside turn
Week 2--left turns, double turns, front/back hook turns
Week 3--basket, box steps, intro to cumbia
Week 4--Cumbia: alternating turns, cuddle turns
Week 5--Review LA/Cumbia

Instructor: Niko Salgado


~INTERMEDIATE~
TUESDAYS, 7-8pm
This is an ongoing class drawing from the basic skills learned in the beginners class
to create combinations. Some additional techniques you learn are

Week 1--Copa pattern
Week 2--check steps, around the world
Week 3--Basket turns, ducks
Week 4--Hammer locks
Week 5--Arm Tosses

And continuing into the second semester:
Week 6--Handslips and Illusions
Week 7--Free spins
Week 8--Shine patterns
Week 9--Review of weeks 1-4
Week 10--Review of weeks 5-8

Instructor: Niko Salgado


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