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What Is an INTENSIVE?
and
WHO
should attend?
GSDTA Intensives have been going on for many years. In
the 1970's our "One Day" Intensives at the Golden West Ballroom went
from 10am to 5pm - and we danced to a live band in the evening. Our Intensives
for many years were for "Teachers Only"" and
students participated on a different day.
Our main goal was to train teachers in the Universal Unit System(R)
Through the years, our Intensives grew from being held every other
weekend - to the point where they became 5 Day to 8 Day Intensives
- and
everyone was welcome to participate. (NOT just teachers). I have always personally felt that dancers should know the "secrets" that
teachers know. Even newer dancers speed up
their development in an Intensive. To me, the most fascinating part of this equation is that everyone
learns more and learns faster - when we have a variety of levels
participating. Many of our highest compliments come from
professionals who were not quite sure about attending classes with students.
People come
from all over the world to attend GSDTA sponsored, "Dance Dynamics" Intensives. Many colleges employ GSDTA teachers, based mainly on
Dance Dynamics Certification.
2008 NOTE from
Skippy:
WHO should participate?
ANYONE who wants to improve their dancing. Have you ever wondered if you
should attend a GSDTA Intensive? Intelligent
questions always net great results. Testimonials pour in following every
Intensive. They are posted under Testimonials. Perhaps reading those will give you a
picture of the kind of transformation that is possible. It is amazing to be there and witness the personal growth, attained
by so many, in such a short period of time. What a powerful experience.
The
FUN part of most Intensives is the fact that we have people of all levels,
(Beginners through Pros) The more advanced dancers & teachers learn from
the questions asked by newer people, and the newer people learn from close
association with the upper level dancers. You have to experience it, to
understand it.
TEACHERS of Dance come to learn the language that fosters communication in
every dance class - in every form of dance. Teachers who have completed only one Intensive report
wonderful results from their teaching - as well as a very definite increase in
continuing students. Many full time teachers, who were once "part time"
teachers, credit
the change to participating in Dance Dynamics Intensives. Education makes
each
teaching day more exciting - and more rewarding.
CONTESTANTS, many of whom are very talented performers, have found
that their performance level zooms upward -
once they discover what it is that makes
them as good as they are. They soon learn how to capitalize on their good
points and - more important - how to eliminate the bad ones.
SOCIAL Dancers, both leaders and followers - are amazed at how
fast "head work" transfers to "body work" - Women find that their
ability to follow improves dramatically, allowing them to become more creative
and able to contribute to every partnership. Many men report that they enjoy the mathematical sense of
the dance, which also contributes to their own creativity and their ability to
lead
EVERY follower successfully.
JUDGES: Anyone who is already a Judge - or aspires to be one -
is amazed at the variety of "elements" that can be identified -
and
how easy it becomes to determine a dancers level of performance. Judges' Certification
is a total program in itself, but most of the Intensives devote at least one or two modules to
Judges' Training.
Every
subject, in every Intensive, deals with multiple learning disciplines:
Printed material - Discussion - Demonstration, and Dance
Participation. Questions are always welcome.
Within
the framework of each subject, the content takes the direction of
the needs and requests of those attending.
A variety of “GSDTA” Specialists participate from time to time
in
all of our educational Seminars.
However, most of the sessions
are taught
by Skippy.
Clarification of a few Specific Sessions:
1.
MOTION STUDY classes are designed to perfect
specific movements that enhance the overall performance of any dance.
Dance Dynamics(R) is a complete program of teaching dance.
Motion Study Routines are available for every level of competency, in order to
drill specific skills: develop better coordination, heighten musical
interpretation, develop better control of centering - and significantly raise the
overall level of dance performance.
2.
CRITIQUES provide a totally different way of learning.
People report that they
frequently learn more from the critiques of others - than they do from their own.
Critiquing is a process I developed where I observe a performance as if I were the
dancers personal coach. I then try to identify at least ONE element
that could raise their level of dancing - right there on the spot - Not down the road - but NOW! Each Critique
becomes a special "Happening."
3. ANNOTATION
is the simple act of placing symbols on our “Sheet
Music for Dancers”. This
innovative process gives the dancer a better understanding of music
and the interaction between the dancer’s
“Center” and the Music being played. This fascinating study requires NO previous music training.
4. CRIB
SHEET is the term ascribed to the simple 13 pages of FACTS that are
important for passing the Preliminary Exam.
It’s not the EXAM itself that counts - The exam is simply an exercise that
focuses your attention on
INFORMATION that is important for ALL dancers and teachers of dance.
These facts sort out and identify the things you
need to work on.
5. "If you
can WALK the WALK - You can DANCE the DANCE"
This session is invaluable for separating the variety of dances that
exist in our social dance world. Knowing the Basic Rhythms that form the
foundation for EVERY dance - puts you in control of your styling decisions. Find
out how to discover - for yourself - WHAT is right. ( Rather than trying
to determine WHO is right).
Armed with correct information - YOU can make educated decisions. You also learn
to "Read" new dances as they appear on the scene.
6. TERMINOLOGY refers to the Dance Vocabulary that helps every
dancer improve the quality of their dance. This same terminology contributes
to the ability that Judges need, when
determining specific levels of performance. Vocabulary is vital in order to
intelligently discuss ANY subject.
7. Elements of MUSIC -
Everything a Dancer needs to know about Music - and how it relates to the
dance. Every dancer becomes a BETTER dancer, once the BASIC Elements of
Music are understood: Timing - Quarter Notes - Mini-Phrases- Rolling Count -
Straight Count - Phrasing - Syncopation etc.
8. Elements of
MOVEMENT - Everything a dancer needs to know about Movement - and how
that knowledge frequently determines the LEVEL of performance. Every dancer becomes a
better
dancer once they understand how the body moves - and which
parts of the anatomy initiates the move!
Conclusion:
WHO BENEFITS from an INTENSIVE? Everyone benefits from an
Intensive. In all these years - everyone who has gone through the
entire process - (through to examination) - has praised the results they
have
experienced. Give it a try - Challenge yourself - Find out for
yourself, the process for determining WHAT is right rather than relying on WHO is right.
Still
have Questions? Feel
free to Call or E-mail.
Skippy:
(562) 869-8949 - Email: Skippy@SkippyBlair.com
Website:
www.SwingWorld.com
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MONTEREY INTENSIVE
Mon. Jan 2009 thru Fri. Jan.?
2009
Held in conjunction with, & just prior to: John Wheaton's
Monterey Swing Fest - Monterey Hyatt Regency Hotel
Spend 34 Hours PLUS with
Skippy Blair
Cost: $375 if registered by 12/15/07 - After 12/15 - $425
To register, call Linda at (562) 869-8949
(Pre-registration not only saves money,
but also guarantees printed materials for the full Intensive)!
SCHEDULE BELOW shows day of the week & hours.
Subjects change & are updated at every Intensive. but the general content
concentrates on one main thing: Raising the level of information that
continues to raise your level of Dance Performance.
MONDAY -
- 8 hrs.
10am
- Get Acquainted. Set the tone for the
week. Overview of the entire
program. Questions - Answers -
Open Discussion.
11am -
Critiques to get the ball rolling - allowing us to
discover the
elements that
contribute to raising the level of performance.
12 Noon
- MUSIC & TIMING - Understanding the Elements.
1 to 2pm - LUNCH BREAK
2pm - Upper Level Basics, selected from the DVD: “22
Classic West Coast -
Swing - Foundation
Patterns."
3pm - Continue the Patterns, but add Body Flight
(Combination of Critical
Timing & Rolling
Count, based on the
Universal Unit System®.
4pm - 5:30 -
Sheet Music for Dancers - and then dance the
Variations.
5:30 to 7:30pm
- DINNER BREAK
7:30 - 8:30pm - TBA
9:30 - Monitored Practice Time
TUESDAY - 8 hrs.
10am - MOTION STUDY - For learning Control, Contrast &
Projection.
11am - More Critiques to continue the quest for excellence
12 Noon -Dissecting the MUSIC - (All you need to know about MUSIC
in order
to make
your dance come alive. Bring your favorite music if you
wish). Learn how to contend with whatever Music is played.
1
to 2pm - LUNCH BREAK
2pm - More Foundation Patterns from the 22 Classics.
3pm - Concentration on Whip styling, variation and detail.
4pm - 5:30 - CONTROLLED Movement makes for better balance,
better turns and spins, and a much higher degree of
performance: Single Tracking - Centering - Pulsing - Point of
Connection - Three toe Base - and a whole lot more.
5:30 to 7:30pm - DINNER BREAK
7:30 - 10pm - Latin Dances & how that information improves your
knowledge
and performance in West Coast Swing.
WEDNESDAY - 8 hrs.
10am - MOTION STUDY - developing a routine (Hit the Pose!)
11am - More Critiques - w/ emphasis on everyone learning the elements
that
create the CHANGES required to elevate each performance.
12 Noon - Cha-Cha Foundation Rhythms that guarantee that you will
always
be able to break on “2” and “6.” No guessing required.
1 to 2pm - LUNCH BREAK
2pm - Foundation Patterns
from the “22 Classic WCS Patterns.”
3pm - Continue the Patterns, but add “Key Units” and “Rolling Count.”
4pm - 5:30 - Separating “Levels of Teaching” to hasten the learning
process.
(3 dimensional learning versus 2 dimensional)
5:30 to 7:30pm - DINNER BREAK
7:30 - 8:30pm - Defining YOUR role in the Dance community. Avoid
being
part of the problem. Establishing how we can all help each other.
8:30 - 9:30pm - Supervised practice and individual help.
THURSDAY -
10am - MOTION STUDY - Discussing the individual elements of the routine
and
how those elements impact your personal dance performance.
11am -
More Critiques as we get down to the wire. (Don’t be left out).
12 Noon - Discovering the importance of the PULSE in various dances.
(If you have requests for specific dances, let me know EARLY
1 to 2pm - LUNCH BREAK
2pm - Foundation Patterns from the 22 Classic WCS patterns on the DVD.
3pm - Continue the Patterns, but add “Key Units” and “Rolling Count”.
4pm - 5:30 - (To be determined) based on needs of
participants.
5:30 to 7:30pm - DINNER BREAK
7:30 - Review - and then on to the Early Bird Dance.
FRIDAY
9am - Motion Study in the Ballroom w/ Skippy
5 to 7pm - GARY JOBST - fee Class -Credit toward Judges Certification
SATURDAY -
9am - Lead & Follow workshop in the Ballroom w/ Skippy
SUNDAY -
9am - Critique Class in the BALLROOM w/ Skippy
MONDAY - NO MONDAY CLASSES with Skippy this year.
For information on John Wheaton's Monterey Swingfest weekend, please click
here:
http://www.centralcoastswingdance.com/2008montereyswingfest.htm
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And remember Skippy's
favorite Quote:
“The Schedule is never FINAL
- until the class is OVER”
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SACRAMENTO - February
- Thurs, 14th & Fri, 15th, 2008
6 "INTENSIVE" WORKSHOP HOURS
with
Skippy Blair
Capital Swing Convention -
2008
Radisson Hotel – Suite #302
Thursday, February 14th -
8 to 10pm
-
"Updating Dance Dynamics(R) Concepts" -
Learn the newest discoveries from recent Intensives.
Friday, February 15th
9:45
am-11:45am - “Walk Like a Dancer” -
Elements of
Movement: Centering (Core Training) Measured Movement and how to use a
wide range of ANCHORS.
12-2pm - Critiques Raise your Level of
Performance -
Participation and/or observation can increase awareness of the things
that make a difference. Many people report learning more from
observing others than from their own critiques.
Saturday,
February 16th - $5 Class w/event pass
9-10am -
Definitions in Action - Rolling Count, Pulse & Musical Interpretation
(This class is not part of the Mini-Intensive, but is available to
all who attend the event).
PARTICIPANTS
of the Mini-Intensive: Each class combines both lecture and dance
participation.
Please bring a 3 ring binder to hold your notes.
$22 for one 2 Hour session
$42 for any two - 2 Hour sessions (4 hours)
$60 for all three - 2 Hour
sessions (6 hours)
Pre-register
by Credit Card for ALL 6 HOURS and not only get all 6 hours
for
$60 - but also get a credit for $10 toward any GSDTA products
purchased at this event.
Call LINDA at GSDTA Offices:
(562) 869-8949 -
Email:
Skippy@Skippyblair.com
Website:
www.SwingWorld.com
Checks payable to GSDTA,
Cash or Credit Card acceptable at the
event.
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HAWAII
- KONA May 9,10,11 & 12, 2008
SKIPPY, JORDAN & TATIANA
Jordan & Tatiana will again be joining Skippy for her
5th Annual KONA INTENSIVE.
We'll have 4-Days of FUN, DANCE and EDUCATION -
PLUS...A larger Ballroom & a larger FLOOR!!!
The Intensive this year will be held the 2nd weekend in May.
Keauhou Beach Resort - right on the water
Phone: 1-800-OUTRIGGER
(688-7444).
For $120 per night Hotel
reservations
Click
Here
Mention
Hawaii Dance Intensive
for rate.
Cost per person: $350
if registered before May 1st.
(Couples may Pre-register for $650).
After May 1st, individual registration only - at $385 each.
ONE day attendance is available at the following rates:
Friday & Sunday - $125 - Saturday $150 - Monday alone -
$80
INTENSIVE Reservations: Contact Skippy Blair - Ask for Linda
Phone (562) 869-8949 - Email: skippy@skippyblair.com
Kona
Mini-Intensive Schedule - May 2008
Friday, May 9th, 2008
10:00am - Check in, Name tags,
Registration Materials
10:30 to 11:30am - Orientation - PLUS
Rolling Count, What it is, and What it is NOT.
11:30 to 1pm - Skippy - Upper Level Basics - WCS - ( More style for your Left and
Right Side
Passes, Push Break, and
Traveling Triples)
1:00 to 2:30pm -
LUNCH BREAK
2:30 to 4:00pm - Jordan &
Tatiana - Upper Level Basics WCS
4:00 to 5:30pm - Skippy -
CRITIQUES
5:30 to 7:30pm - DINNER
BREAK
7:30 to 8:30pm - Jordan & Tatiana -
Patterns & Styling for WCS
8:30 to close - General Dancing
Saturday, May 10, 2008
10:00 to 11:30am - Jordan &
Tatiana - Musicology
11:30 to 12:30pm - Skippy -
Foundation Techniques for other Requested Dances
12:30 to 1pm - Skippy - Specific skills for working with Children.
(Helps Everyone)
1:00 to 2:30pm -
LUNCH
2:30 to 4:00pm - Jordan & Tatiana
- CRITIQUES
4:00 to 5:00pm - Skippy - Upper
Level Basics WCS
(Whip Variations, Anchoring,
and Starter Steps)
5:00 to 5:30pm - Skippy - Coordination Drills
5:30 to 7:30pm -
DINNER BREAK
7:30 to 8:30pm - Motion Study and Fun Group
Routine
8:30 to closing - General Dancing
9:30 World Renowned Performance - Jordan & Tatiana
Sunday, May 11, 2008
10:00 to 11:30am - Skippy - “Walk Like a
Dancer” -
When you change your Walk -
You change
your Life
11:30 to 1pm - Jordan & Tatiana -
WCS - Leaders & Followers 101
1:00 to 2:30pm -
LUNCH BREAK
2:30 to 4:00pm - Skippy -
Elements of Music & Annotation
4:00 to 5:30pm - Jordan & Tatiana
- WCS - Dancing to the Rolling Count
5:30 to 7:30pm -
DINNER BREAK
7:30 to 8:30pm - Skippy - CRITIQUES
8:30 to close - General Dancing,
Jack & Jill Competition, Mixers
Monday, May 12, 2008 -
Bring Snacks - no lunch
break to accommodate early flights
10:00 to 11:00am - Jordan & Tatiana -
Accelerations in West Coast Swing
11:00 to 12:00pm - Skippy - Observations &
Requests from the Weekend
12:00 to 1:00pm - Jordan &
Tatiana - CRITIQUES
1:00 to 2:00pm - Skippy - Things
You Need to know Before you Leave
2:00 to 3:00pm - Skippy - Jordan
- Tatiana - The Wrap Up
Remember, as Skippy always says,
“The Schedule is never final until the class is over!”
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Jordan & Tatiana are sometimes "guest" teachers for an hour or two at an
Intensive, but the 2007 Intensive in KONA was the first time all three of us shared
an entire Intensive.
What an exciting experience. Over and over, we heard how powerful it was
for people to hear all of us using the same language. "It was MAGIC!" (Wonderful comments
from participants about how Tatiana, Jessica, Sarah, and Michelle, did such
a great job as "Leaders" in some of the classes). - and Last but not least, none of
this could have taken place without our multi-talented Guy, Warren d'Aquin.
He'll be DJing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Those attending Intensives KNOW they are going to
learn valuable information, but seldom realize that they will actually FEEL
and SEE a difference. There will be Critiques every day and every person who
wants a critique, will get one. This process has become the catalyst
for instant improvement. Don't miss all the excitement.
The Schedule is now online. However, If YOU have a request, let us know. We always try to
accommodate.
God Bless and have a great day -
Skippy
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"FREZNO" INTENSIVE
The EVENT itself ( FREZNO DANCE CLASSIC) goes all the
way through Monday May 26th.
Please Join us for another Wonderful
4-Day
DANCE INTENSIVE
West Coast Swing (Plus)
with
Skippy Blair
(Over 26
Hours)
Tuesday, May
20th thru
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
In MAY of 2007, we had a
GREAT Intensive, at Steve's FANTASTIC event. Steve always presents a
wonderful weekend and an amazing party. We are all looking forward to
this year!
Skippy's Intensive Schedule
starts TUESDAY, May 20th, 2008, at 2pm and will be in progress until May
23rd. Special Requests?
Email
Skippy@Skippyblair.com
TUESDAY (May 20th): 6hrs.
2-3pm - Improving your Foundation Rhythms in
WCS.
3-4pm - Selected Material from the DVD: 22 Foundation Patterns.
4-6pm - Movement Elements that create Variety & Contrast
6-7:30pm -
DINNER BREAK
7:30-9:30pm - Upper Level Basics in WCS
(From the -"22 Patterns")
WEDNESDAY: 9 hrs.
10-12 - Critiques (Voluntary)
- an exceptional learning process
12-1pm - Drills for practicing specific
PATTERNS and techniques
1 -2pm - LUNCH BREAK & DANCING (or Bring Snacks)
2 -3pm - Taking Cha-Cha up a notch (& how it
helps your WCS)
3 -4pm - How to improve your Waltz, Salsa & Country 2-Step.
4 -5pm - Timing & Phrasing (Getting closer to your Music)
5 -7pm - DINNER BREAK
7 - 8pm - DJ on Board - Dancing w/Local Dancers
(Pending)
8 - 9pm - Lesson TBA
9pm to closing - General dancing, Mixers, Fun and Games.
THURSDAY: 7 hrs.
10am-1pm - More "Upper Level" West
Coast Swing Patterns -
Plus more Critiques. (Get your name in the hat)
Priority to those attending the entire Intensive.
1-2:30pm - Lunch Break or bring a snack & enjoy the conversation.
2-4pm - Take your Waltz, Salsa & Country 2-Step up a notch.
4-5pm - Salsa Secrets that help your other
dances. How the right
Latin dance knowledge can help your West Coast Swing.
5-6pm - TBA based on the direction & needs of the group.
6-8pm - DINNER BREAK
8pm - Main Event Ballroom
- Class followed by DANCING.
(Intensive classes end at 6pm - & continue Fridayam).
FRIDAY: 4.5 hrs.
10am- Noon - Competition hints that
also
help your Social Dance
12-1pm- Drills that improve every aspect of every dance (including
WCS)
1-2:30pm - Lunch Break:
- or Bring a snack - Talk - and Dance.
2:30-3pm - Critique Session -
brings EVERYONE'S level up a notch.
3- 3:30pm - The Wrap-Up - Last chance for Questions.
Register
EARLY & SAVE! -
(Printed
Materials Included)
All 4 Days - Over 26 hours -
Only $295 through May 12th
AFTER May 12th, $345. Individual days - computed @ $15 per hour.
See: Frequently asked Questions
- at
the start of the INTENSIVES File -
(Simply scroll upward to the top).
To REGISTER for the Intensive with Skippy:
Call Linda at GSDTA Headquarters:
(562) 869-8949
AFTER MAY 12th - Please Register full cost at Class.
To REGISTER for
the actual "Frezno Dance Classic" - Convention Event:
Contact Steve Zener:
steve@fresnodance.com
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Jack & Jill O’Rama - June
12, 13, 14, 2008
Mini Intensive Thursday, June 12th, Friday, June 13th and Monday, June
16th
Event held at the Hyatt Regency, Orange County, 11999 Harbor Blvd., Garden
Grove, CA (714) 750-1234. What a FANTASTIC hotel! - and what a
FUN event.
Plan NOW to attend Skippy's 6th annual J&J O'Rama MINI-INTENSIVE:
As always, it is in conjunction with, & just prior to, John Wheaton's J&J O
'RAMA Weekend. For weekend information, Contact John at:
http://www.centralcoastswingdance.com
SCHEDULE for MINI- INTENSIVE:
THURSDAY: 10am to 1pm
and 2 to 5pm. (6 hrs.)
FRIDAY: 10am to 2pm (4 hrs.)
MONDAY: 10am to 12pm. (2 hrs.) + DVD Shooting from
1pm to 3pm
(Attendees in the Monday Session, invited to participate in the Dance DVD).
This 12 hours of GSDTA Intensive training is guaranteed to improve your
dance performance, and also provide you with an invaluable dance education.
People are always amazed at the difference it makes, once they understand the
"language" of the dance, the Rolling Count, and the
elements
that combine to make you "Walk Like a Dancer." Each day includes a
"Critique" session - (famous world-wide for amazing upgrades
in everyone's level of performance)
The $150 Tuition covers 12 hours of Intensive Training PLUS
written materials that cover every topic taught -
and even MORE!.
Call LINDA at 562-869-8949, weekdays.
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Phoenix - 2008
4th of July Convention
ALL DAY THURSDAY (July
3rd) - FOUR 1-hour Workshops
With
Skippy Blair
Cost
$15 per hour or $40 for all four hours.
Registration is AT the event - No online registration
Requests from people
who attended last year have been influential in selecting the subjects for
this year. They all add up to a great little 4-Hour “Mini-Intensive” -
guaranteed to take everyone’s dancing up a level.
NEW this
year - The last hour will
be devoted to CRITIQUES. This was the most popular Session last year.
Comments included how amazed people were that the level of the entire class
seemed to rise on that last hour.
10 to 11am - Rolling Count & how you can OWN it.
11:15 to 12:15
- Making Syncopations look more professional
1 to 2pm - 3-Toe Base, Sending Foot, Centering Knob & other
techniques that streamline and enhance your performance.
2:15 to 3:15
- CRITIQUE SESSION (By popular demand).
Personal Note:
I always look forward to the Phoenix
Convention because I get to see so many old friends. Not sure how many
years I’ve been doing this, but it goes way back to when the Phoenix Club
first started. Each year gets busier and more exciting than the last.
ALL information regarding My Schedule at
the Phoenix Convention has now been confirmed by
the Greater Phoenix Club Board of Directors.
Special requests? Call me: 562-869-8949
or
email:Skippy@Skippyblair.com
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Skippy Blair’s
18th Annual Summer Intensive, 2008
URGENT :
Our 18th Annual - 7 Day -
Summer
Intensive, 2008 will be held in
Miami, Florida
(See Details
& Schedule
below)
There are TWO Summer
Intensives
with Skippy in 2008
#1.
7-DAY Intensive in Miami, Florida
Sunday, July 13 thru Fri. July 18,
2008
(45 Hours
Instruction)
Held in conjunction with & just prior to:
"Miami Dance Magic" Event
Please click here for Hotel details:
http://www.coastaldanceconnection.com/
 | TUITION: INTENSIVE in MIAMI:
$495 if registered before JUNE 30th, 2008
- Starting JULY 1st, 2008 - Registration is $575 -
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Early Registration also insures a FREE
Intensive Notebook. * ($50 Value)
To REGISTER for Intensive only, Call Linda:
Weekdays: 11am to 3pm -
562-869-8949 |
Intensive
Schedule
SUNDAY, JULY 13th
2pm to 5pm - Orientation - Exploring
Elements of Movement. Music, and Timing
5 to 7pm - Dinner Break
7 to 9pm - Refining selected patterns from
the 22 Foundation Upper Level Basics
MONDAY, JULY 14th
10am to 11:30 - Critiques - The most beneficial
form of instruction, currently taking the dance
world
by storm. Benefits all - those who perform and those who observe.
11:30 to 1pm - Motion Study and Drills that improve
your dance.
1 to 2:30 -
LUNCH BREAK
2:30 to 4pm - Annotation and how it
improves your Dance Performance
4 to 5:30pm - Syncopations - Pulsing
makes the difference.
5:30 to 7:30 -
DINNER BREAK
7:30 to 9:30 - "Walk Like a Dancer"
( Single Tracking, Centering Knob etc.)
TUESDAY, JULY 15th
10am to 11:30 - Rhythm Games that actually
create NEW Patterns (the process)
11:30 to 1pm - Being a Better Leader or a Better
Follower
1 to 2:30 -
LUNCH BREAK
2:30 to 4pm - Annotation and how it
improves your Dance Performance
4 to 5:30pm - More Syncopations -
Matching the feel of the music
5:30 to 7:30 -
DINNER BREAK
7:30 to 9:30 - Owning a pattern in
ANY dance. Know it? Own it!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16th
10am to 11:30 - More Critiques - and we ALL do the "Upgrades"
11:30 to 1pm - Elements of JUDGING that help you
evaluate your own dance.
1 to 2:30 -
LUNCH BREAK
2:30 to 4pm - Looking Deeper into ROLLING
COUNT - What it IS and what it is NOT.
4 to 5:30pm - Finding the Pulse in
different dances. Raise your own level of ALL DANCE.
5:30 to 7:30 -
DINNER BREAK
7:30 to 9:30 - CENTERING and
CONNECTION - Individual & Couple
THURSDAY, JULY 17th
10am to 11:30 - More Foundation Patterns that
increase your technique
11:30 to 1pm - Motion Study and Drills that improve
your dance.
1 to 2:30 -
LUNCH BREAK
2:30 to 4pm - Historical knowledge that
allows you to understand WHY we do what w do.
4 to 5:30pm - Learning the "Goose Bumps"
Factor that thrills an audience
5:30 to 7:30 -
DINNER BREAK
7:30 - Doors Open for General Dancing
- the Pre-Convention Dance
FRIDAY, JULY 18th
10am to 11:30 - Focus on Latin Dances & how that
improves your West Coast Swing
11:30 to 1pm - Sea Tac Stomp - Motion Study
Routine that drills the Rolling Count
1 to 2:30 -
LUNCH BREAK
2:30 to 4pm - Studying the Practice Exam
to see what you need to work on.
4 to 5:30pm - Working on what Skippy
thinks the group needs most.
SATURDAY, 19th
10am - Lead & Follow - Miami Magic Event. Come
one - Come all
More details as we get closer to
the event. It's ALL - GREAT - Join Us!
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#2.
3-Day "Dance Instructional Marathon"
Fri. Sat. Sun. - Aug. 15, 16, 17, 2008
@
the beautiful Marriott
Hotel
in Norwalk, Ca.
Special Hotel Rate for Skippy's DANCE
MARATHON - Only $105
Starts
- 11am, Fri. Aug.15th-
Ends -
4pm,
Sun. Aug.17th
For those
who are in L.A. in August,
You're in for a whole new & exciting
concept:
It's a "Condensed" 3-Day Intensive
"Dance Instructional
Marathon."
Great information - Naturally, mostly West Coast Swing - but also a
sprinkling of other dances that GSDTA teachers have been asking about.
GSDTA is always a step ahead of the pack - and we keep on top of things.
The MAIN thing you should learn is whatever you have in mind, and whatever
you NEED. That’s the focus of most Intensives. This one will just be
condensed and non-stop learning plus lots of DANCING.
AND
Everyone Registered gets a Video Notebook
($50 Value) with
highlights
of the entire Weekend.
(No
Extra Charge)
 | TUITION: Norwalk Marathon in California:
$295 if registered before AUG. 3rd - AUG. 4th
& beyond - Registration is $350 - |
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Early Registration also helps us plan our printed
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To REGISTER: Call Linda: 562-869-8949.
Email us: if you would like to temporarily hold a spot for any
Intensive. Pay later, as we get
closer to registration deadline.
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Walter Rick's
PICTURES
from
earlier INTENSIVES
are now
on display under
PHOTO GALLERY.
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This Picture is of
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BRIDGETOWN SWING in PORTLAND, OR.
GSDTA Mini-Intensive in SEPTEMBER, 2008
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel -
$90 for all 8 Hours & Printed
Notes if registered before Sept. 1st -
AFTER Sept. 1st - Regular Registration is $105. or $60 for One day
Separate 2 hour Sessions are available
for
$30 each.
SCHEDULE
Doors Open for Registration for Mini-Intensive at 12:30 on Thursday.
Please arrive early so we can start promptly at 1pm. Thank you -
SB/
All 8 hrs contain "Elements of JUDGING" within the context of the Subject.
THURS. 1 to 3pm:
Translating Terminology to Body Movement & Musicality
THURS. 3 to 5pm: Developing a Personal style of your own.
FRI. 10am to Noon: Rolling
Count interspersed w/ a few selected Critiques
FRI. 12 to 2pm: Take
your dance performance UP one LEVEL. You can do it!
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Pre-Register for the
Mini-Intensive by Calling 562-869-8949 and save $15.
For further Information contact Glenna Cooke
at:
http://www.portlandswing.org/bts/
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