Sensual Bachata Saturdays: Focus On Guided Styling

Welcome to Sensual Bachata Saturdays with Maria and Mario! In these workshops we will cover common sensual bachata figures with a focus on lead/follow technique, body movement/conditioning, and social dance etiquette and safety. In each session we will do an in-depth focus on a specific sensual bachata concept or figure, in addition to reviewing material covered in previous sessions. Each class will open with 30 minutes of stretching and conditioning exercises and end with 20-30 minutes of practice and individual instruction. Bring water and wear something comfortable for moving and stretching! This Week In this session we will introduce options for guided styling in addition to reviewing entries and exits for staggered spoon position, including impulsos and windmill turns. For follows we will cover interpretation of styling motions suggested by the lead and shaping for hands, arms, and body. We will also discuss options for deflecting unwelcome guided styling without disrupting the flow of the dance. For leads we will cover techniques for inviting the follow to style in ways that are not overly forceful, confining, intrusive, or messy. For both roles we will discuss maintaining clean geometry throughout our dancing. Details Level: Improver (see details below) When: Saturday, July 27, 2019, 11:30am-2:30 pm Location: Omni Salsa, 5615 Richmond Ave #150, Houston, Texas 77057 Cost: $25 in advance on Eventbrite; $30 cash or Venmo at door No charge for Omni Salsa Unlimited students! Bring water and clothing comfortable for movement. No partner required. Level: Improver These workshops are for students who: Have already mastered basic bachata timing, figures, and lead/follow techniques and now would like to start dancing sensual bachata, Have recently started dancing sensual bachata and would like to learn additional figures and techniques, Have experience dancing sensual bachata and would like to focus on improving a specific aspect of dance (eg. smoothing out patchy lead/follow technique, developing the strength and flexibility necessary for more difficult moves, improving styling and posture, learning more about the focus topic being covered that week, etc), Have experience with other dance styles and would like to learn sensual bachata figures and techniques without having to complete a full beginner course. Contact Info For more information, message Mara McRaven or Mario Miranda. More Info below.