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2017 IDBDC Schedule
9:00 - 9:15 am
Ballroom A
WELCOME
9:15 - 9:55am
Ballroom A
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
9:55 - 10:35am
Ballroom A
YOGA
10:35 - 11:00am
All Ballrooms
BREAK
11:00 - 11:50am
Ronen Zinshtein
Ballroom A
"How to make 3 steps in 4 beats"
Ronen Zinshtein
Standard/Foxtrot
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom B
"Bounce & Timing"
Karina Smirnoff
Latin/Samba
Mayo Alanen
Ballroom C
"Mastering your weight connection. Move like silk in outer space." (All levels)
Mayo Alanen
Smooth
Denis Kutepov
Ballroom D (Junior/Youth only)
"Alternate activity of Partners"
Denis Kutepov
Standard : Quickstep
12:00 - 12:50pm
Alexandr Melnikov
Ballroom A
“Different types of swing, how to use create them and how to use them” (All Levels)
Alexandr Melnikov
Standard/Waltz
Ana Llorente
Ballroom B
“Timing , rhythm and style” (All levels)
Ana Llorente
American Rhythm/Mambo
Mazen Hamza
Ballroom C
“Say hello to my friend: a workshop on partnering” (All levels)
Mazen Hamza
Smooth
Anna Mikhed
Ballroom D (Junior/Youth only)
3 Types of Movement
Anna Mikhed
Standard/Tango
1:00 - 1:50pm
Anna Mikhed
Ballroom A
“Three Dimensional approach to Movement and Shape” (All Levels)
Anna Mikhed
International Standard
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom B
“Cha-Cha-cha” (All levels)
Larisa Davydova
International Latin
Bree Watson
Ballroom C
“Intro to Rhythm technique basic fundamentals” (All Levels)
Bree Watson
American Rhythm
Ronen Zinshtein
Ballroom D (Junior/Youth only)
"How to maintain good frame"
Ronen Zinshtein
International Standard
2:00 - 2:50pm
Denis Kutepov
Ballroom A
“Using the Latin leading in the Standard (All levels)
Denis Kutepov
International Standard
Vladimir Karpov
Ballroom B
“Feet in cha cha Basics” (All Levels)
Vladimir Karpov
International Latin
Mayo Alanen
Ballroom C
"Welcome to the centrifuge. Standing spin variations and how to transition, accelerate, decelerate, and control them." (All levels)
Mayo Alanen
American Smooth
Alexandr Melnikov
Ballroom D (Junior/Youth only)
“Coordination in space. Diamand.”)
Alexandr Melnikov
International Standard
2:50 - 3:30pm
All Ballrooms
LUNCH
3:30 - 4:20pm
Anna Mikhed
Ballroom A
“Picture Lines” (Intermediate/Advanced)
Anna Mikhed
International Standard
Bree Watson
Ballroom B
“American Cha Cha technique focusing on leg and body actions using basic elements” (All Levels)
Bree Watson
American Rhythm
Mazen Hamza
Ballroom C
“Integrative movement” (All levels)
Mazen Hamza
American Smooth
Vladimir Karpov
Ballroom D (Junior/Youth only)
“Isolation in connection.” (Advanced)
Vladimir Karpov
International Latin
4:30 - 5:20pm
Ronen Zinshtein
Ballroom A
“Main principals in swing dances.” (All Levels)
Ronen Zinshtein
International Standard
Ana Llorente
Ballroom B
“Rhythm and emotion.” (All Levels)
Ana Llorente
American Rhythm/ Rumba
Mayo Alanen
Ballroom C
"Advanced open smooth waltz choreography." (Advanced)
Mayo Alanen
American Smooth/ Waltz
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom D (Junior/Youth only)
“Latin Tick.”
Karina Smirnoff
International Latin
5:30 - 6:20pm
Denis Kutepov
Ballroom A
“Breathing and energy in any dance.” (All levels)
Denis Kutepov
International Standard
Vladimir Karpov
Ballroom B
“Jive basic” (All Levels)
Vladimir Karpov
International Latin
Mazen Hamza
Ballroom C
“Dynamic waltz”
Mazen Hamza
American Smooth
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom D (Junior/Youth only)
“Main position in Latin, form and coordination.”
Larisa Davydova
International Latin
6:30 - 7:30pm
Ballroom A
International Standard/Latin Rounds
Ballroom B
American Smooth/Rhythm Rounds
7:30 - 8:00pm
All Ballrooms
BREAK
8:00pm
Ballroom A
Annual Independence Day Ball Dance Camp Saturday Night Social
8:00 - 8:45 am
Ballroom A
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
8:45-9:35am
Ballroom A
YOGA
9:35 - 10:00am
All Ballrooms
BREAK
10:00 - 11:50am
Ronen Zinshtein
Ballroom A
"Quickstep - feet in quickstep"
Ronen Zinshtein
International Standard
Vladimir Karpov
Ballroom B
“Spins and Turns” (All Levels)
Vladimir Karpov
International Latin
Max Sinitsa
Ballroom C
"The Feel of Weight”
Max Sinitsa
American Smooth
Bill Sparks
Ballroom D
"Upper body / lower body and what actions to use (All Levels)
Bill Sparks
American Rhythm/Cha-cha
Garry Gekhman
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Golden rules of music. Fast and slow . Love, passion, energy. All in one Place”
Garry Gekhman
International Standard/ Tango
11:00 - 11:50pm
Garry Gekhman
Ballroom A
“Improve your Viennese Waltz to the FANTASTIC level. Natural & Reverse turns, Fleckerls.” (All Levels)
Garry Gekhman
Standard/ V. Waltz
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom B
“Dynamics I - what it is and how to apply it” (Advanced)
Karina Smirnoff
International Latin
Ana Llorente
Ballroom C
“Timing , rhythm and style” (All levels)
Ana Llorente
American Rhythm/Mambo
Mazen Hamza
Ballroom C
“The Winning way: planning and structuring practice time” (All Levels)
Mazen Hamza
American Smooth
Bree Watson
Ballroom D
“Swing technique and shaping through upper body”
Bree Watson
American Rhythm
Alexandr Melnikov
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Fallaways”
Alexandr Melnikov
International Standard/ Foxtrot
12:00 - 12:50pm
Anna Mikhed
Ballroom A
“Movement: Swing and Leg Action”
Anna Mikhed
International Standard
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom B
“Characteristic of dance and presentation of the couple”
Larisa Davydova
International Latin
Dan Calloway”
Ballroom C
“How to Show the Distinct Character of Each Dance
Dan Calloway”
International Standard & American Smooth
Ana Llorente
Ballroom D
"Mambo shines and footwork"
Ana Llorente
American Rhythm/Mambo
Ronen Zinshtein
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Tango: Action-Reaction”
Ronen Zinshtein
International Standard/ Tango
1:00 - 1:50pm
Denis Kutepov
Ballroom A
“Foxtrot Basics” (All levels)
Denis Kutepov
International Standard/ Foxtrot
Dan Calloway
Ballroom B
“How to Create the best Bronze/Silver Latin Routines (Alert: WDSF Figures!)” (All Levels)
Dan Calloway
International Standard
Max Sinitsa
Ballroom C
"Drive vs Push."
Max Sinitsa
American Smooth
Bill Sparks
Ballroom D
“The Three Delays the DNA of American Rhythm.” (All levels)
Bill Sparks
American Rhythm
Anna Mikhed
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Centering. 8 Positions”
Anna Mikhed
International Standard
1:50 - 2:30pm
All Ballrooms
LUNCH
2:30 - 3:20pm
Garry Gekhman
Ballroom A
“Mechanics (of the dance movement) is the KING” (All Levels)
Garry Gekhman
International Standard/ Waltz
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom B
“Samba” (All Levels)
Larisa Davydova
International Latin
Mazen Hamza
Ballroom C
“Viennese waltz variations and timing.” (Advanced)
Mazen Hamza
American Smooth
Bree Watson
Ballroom D
“Bolero Technique” (All Levels)
Bree Watson
American Rhythm/Bolero
Denis Kutepov
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Tango. What is dance (how to use technique and mechanics, for expression of personality)”
Denis Kutepov
International Standard
3:30 - 4:20pm
Alexandr Melnikov
Ballroom A
“Mechanics and it's effectiveness during creation of proper movement in a couple” (All Levels)
Alexandr Melnikov
International Standard
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom B
“Dynamics II - what it is and how to apply it.” (Advanced)
Karina Smirnoff
International Latin
Max Sinitsa
Ballroom C
“Are You breathing?“
Max Sinitsa
American Smooth
Ana Llorente
Ballroom D
“"Showdance", Theater and Choreographic composition for the Artistic in the Ballroom and Latin. Learn to create and explore your theme to add artistic value to your show.”
Ana Llorente
Various Styles
Vladimir Karpov
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Amplitude in Jive”
Vladimir Karpov
International Latin
4:30 - 5:20pm
Ronen Zinshtein
Ballroom A
“Rise and Fall.” (All levels)
Ronen Zinshtein
International Standard/Waltz
Ana Llorente
Ballroom B
“"Cubanism" . Bringing the authenticity into the Latin and Rhythm Dances. Integration of Modern and authentic rhythms to the Latin and Rhythm dances.” (All Levels)
Ana Llorente
International Latin & American Rhythm/Mambo , Cha Cha and Samba
Dan Calloway
Ballroom C
“How to Create the Best Full Syllabus Routines (WDSF Figures)”
Dan Calloway
Various
Bill Sparks
Ballroom D
“3 Dimensional dancing - Use of angles.” (All Levels)
Bill Sparks
American Rhythm
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Connection between partners”
Larisa Davydova
International Latin
5:30 - 6:20pm
Anna Mikhen
Ballroom A
“Fundamentals of the Frame.”
Anna Mikhen
International Standard
Vladimir Karpov
Ballroom B
“Jive Kicks”
Vladimir Karpov
International Latin
Mazen Hamza
Ballroom C
“Performance through intentionality: Defining actions to establish clarity” (All Levels)
Mazen Hamza
American Smooth
Bree Watson
Ballroom D
“Understanding upper body position and movement.” (Advanced)
Bree Watson
American Rhythm
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Partnering-lead and follow”
Karina Smirnoff
International Latin
6:30 - 7:30pm
Ballroom A
International Standard/Latin Rounds
Ballroom B
American Smooth/Rhythm Rounds
7:30 - 8:00pm
All Ballrooms
BREAK
8:00pm
Ballroom A
Annual Independence Day Ball Dance Camp “Pizza with the Pros.”
8:00 - 8:45 am
Ballroom A
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
8:45-9:35am
Ballroom A
YOGA
9:35 - 10:00am
All Ballrooms
BREAK
10:00 - 10:50am
Tania Kehlet & Emanuel Valeri
Ballroom A
“How to connect a dance together“ (All levels)
Tania Kehlet & Emanuel Valeri
International Standard
Vladimir Karpov
Ballroom B
“Basic Paso” (All Levels)
Vladimir Karpov
International Latin
Mazen Hamza
Ballroom C
“Breathe in dance” (All Levels)
Mazen Hamza
American Smooth
Bill Sparks
Ballroom D
“Lower body percussive usage in Mambo.” (All Levels)
Bill Sparks
American Rhythm/Mambo
Asta Sigvaldadottir
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Paso Doble - Creating shapes.”
Asta Sigvaldadottir
International Latin/ Paso Doble
11:00 - 11:50am
Garry Gekhman
Ballroom A
“Secrets of Reverse movements in Waltz. Differences and Similarities among reverse figures. Perfect your craft.”
Garry Gekhman
Standard/ Waltz
Asta Sigvaldadottir
Ballroom B
“Dynamics and musicality.”
Asta Sigvaldadottir
International Latin/ Cha-Cha
Max Sinitsa
Ballroom C
“A sense of space.”
Max Sinitsa
American Smooth
Bree Watson
Ballroom D
“American Rumba technique focusing on leg and body actions using basic elements”
Bree Watson
American Rhythm/Rumba
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Cuban breaks, Latin cross, hip twist and chasses”
Karina Smirnoff
International Latin/ Cha-Cha
12:00 - 12:50pm
Emanuel Valeri
Ballroom A
”Solo & partnered exercises to improve balance, movement and connection" (All levels)
Emanuel Valeri
International Standard
Andrei Kazlouski
Ballroom B
”Basic body movement"
Andrei Kazlouski
International Latin
Izabella Jundzill
Ballroom C
“Lines & Shapes" (Beginner)
Izabella Jundzill
American Smooth
Ana Llorente
Ballroom D
"Ladies Styling for the Latin dances"
Ana Llorente
American Rhythm
Vladimir Karpov
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Changing in samba"
Vladimir Karpov
International Latin/Samba
1:00 - 1:50pm
Tania Kehlet
Ballroom A
“Swing Factor” (All levels)
Tania Kehlet
International Standard & American Smooth
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom B
“Paso - Characterization and Shaping"
Karina Smirnoff
International Latin/ Paso Doble
Tatiana Seliverstova
Ballroom C
"Speed versus energy"
Tatiana Seliverstova
American Smooth
Bill Sparks
Ballroom D
"Finishing Leg action.” (All levels)
Bill Sparks
American Rhythm/Rumba
Ana Llorente
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Cuban Cha Cha Cha solo Fun"
Ana Llorente
International Latin & American Rhythm/Cha-Cha
1:50 - 2:30pm
All Ballrooms
LUNCH
2:30 - 3:20pm
Garry Gekhman
Ballroom A
“How to make your quickstep superbly interesting.” (All Levels)
Garry Gekhman
International Standard/ Quickstep
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom B
“Let's jive 10 key to performance"
Karina Smirnoff
International Latin/Jive
Max Sinitsa
Ballroom C
“Ideas and Choreography”
Max Sinitsa
American Smooth
Bree Watson
Ballroom D
“Swing technique and shaping through upper body”
Bree Watson
American Rhythm/ Swing
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Internal work of the body. What does it help to cope with?”
Irina Solomatina
International Standard
3:30 - 4:20pm
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom A
“Using three planes in motion” (All Levels)
Irina Solomatina
International Standard
Andrei Kazlouski
Ballroom B
“Characteristics of the dance through body language” (Advanced)
Andrei Kazlouski
International Latin
Tatiana Seliverstova
Ballroom C
“Impact & Focus“
Tatiana Seliverstova
American Smooth
Bill Sparks
Ballroom D
“Swing technique body weight shape and connections" (All Levels)
Bill Sparks
American Rhythm
Emanuel Valeri & Tania Kehlet
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“How to use the music when we dance” (All Levels)
Emanuel Valeri & Tania Kehlet
International Standard
4:30 - 5:20pm
Max Sinitsa
Ballroom A
"How to connect the upper and lower body"
Max Sinitsa
American Smooth
Asta Sigvaldadottir
Ballroom B
“Rhythm changes in Samba”
Asta Sigvaldadottir
International Latin/Samba
Mazen Hamza
Ballroom C
“Leading and following turns and other dilemmas” (Advanced)
Mazen Hamza
American Smooth
Bree Watson
Ballroom D
“American Rumba technique clarifying foot, leg and body actions” (Advanced)
Bree Watson
American Rhythm/Rumba
Garry Gekhman
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Best floor craft. How to avoid crash and couples on the dancing floor”
Garry Gekhman
International Standard
5:30 - 6:20pm
Emanuel Valeri
Ballroom A
“Art of Waves, Feathers, and Three Steps" (All Levels)”
Emanuel Valeri
International Standard/Foxtrot
Vladimir Karpov
Ballroom B
“Shape and leading (Advanced)”
Vladimir Karpov
International Latin
Izabella Jundzill
Ballroom C
“7-steps to Successful Performance” (All Levels)
Izabella Jundzill
American Smooth
Ana Llorente
Ballroom D
“Afrocuban Folklore. History and dances” (Advanced)
Ana Llorente
American Rhythm/International Latin
Tania Kehlet
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Picture Lines”
Tania Kehlet
International Standard
6:30 - 7:20pm
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom A
“Specifics of position in a couple. Rebuilding and changing positions without losing the silhouette of the pair” (All levels)
Irina Solomatina
International Standard
Anderi Kazlouski
Ballroom B
“Basic arm movements in rumba” (All Levels)
Anderi Kazlouski
International Latin/Rumba
Mazen Hamza
Ballroom C
“Advancement of choreography, how to create flow” (Intermediate/Advanced)
Mazen Hamza
American Smooth
Bree Watson
Ballroom D
“Mambo technique”
Bree Watson
American Rhythm
Ana Llorente
Ballroom E (Junior/Youth Only)
Showdance, Theater and Choreographic composition for the Artistic in the Ballroom and Latin.
Ana Llorente
All Styles
7:30 - 8:30pm
Ballroom A
International Standard/Latin Rounds
Ballroom B
American Smooth/Rhythm Rounds
9:00pm
Ballroom A
Movie Night
8:00 - 8:45 am
Ballroom A
YOGA
9:00 - 9:50am
Emanuel Valeri
Ballroom A
"Musicality" (All levels)
Emanuel Valeri
International Standard/Tango
Asta Sigvaldadottir
Ballroom B
“Basics” (All Levels)
Asta Sigvaldadottir
International Latin/Cha-Cha
Izabella Jundzill
Ballroom C
“Reducing performance anxiety” (All Levels)
Izabella Jundzill
American Smooth
Matthew Hauer
Ballroom D
“Understanding the different timings in salsa and mambo. How to hear it, execute foot timing, and maintaining it”
Matthew Hauer
American Rhythm/Salsa & Mambo
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Man's posture, explained by a lady” (Advanced)
Irina Solomatina
International Standard
10:00 - 10:50am
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom A
“Man's posture, explained by a lady“ (Advanced)
Irina Solomatina
International Standard
Anderi Kazlouski
Ballroom B
“How to dance your head”
Anderi Kazlouski
International Latin
Tatiana Seliverstova
Ballroom C
“What do you expect from your partner and what can you give?”
Tatiana Seliverstova
American Smooth
Dan Calloway
Ballroom D
“Making It Easy” (All Levels)
Dan Calloway
International Standard/V. Waltz
Alexandr Melnikov
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Interaction (What is it?)”
Alexandr Melnikov
International Standard
11:00 - 11:50am
Tania Kehlet
Ballroom A
“Chasses, locks, and hops” (All Levels)
Tania Kehlet
International Standard/ Quickstep
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom B
“Leg Action-Rumba, Cha cha, Samba”
Karina Smirnoff
International Latin/ Rumba, Cha-Cha, Samba
Max Sinitsa
Ballroom C
“What is more?”
Max Sinitsa
American Smooth
Matthew Hauer
Ballroom D
“How to understand the laws of motion for Latin and American Rhythm. Focusing on key power points in the body, creating different energies and dynamics. Resulting in better coordination, faster leg and foot speed.”
Matthew Hauer
American Rhythm/International Latin
Emanuel Valeri
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Get excited with Quickstep”
Emanuel Valeri
International Standard/Quickstep
12:00 - 12:50pm
Alexandr Melnikov
Ballroom A
”Turning Figures (Right Figures & Left Figures)" (All levels)
Alexandr Melnikov
International Standard
Andrei Kazlouski
Ballroom B
”Creating Dynamics” (Advanced)
Andrei Kazlouski
International Latin
Izabella Jundzill
Ballroom C
“Rise and (don't) Fall" (Intermediate/Advanced)
Izabella Jundzill
American Smooth
Dan Calloway
Ballroom D
"Heel Turn Basics for Leaders and Followers"
Dan Calloway
International Standard
Tania Kehlet
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Promenade and Contra Promenade positions"
Tania Kehlet
International Standard/Waltz
12:50 - 1:10pm
All Ballrooms
LUNCH
1:10 - 2:00pm
Tania Kehlet
Ballroom A
"Weight transfer and clarity of timing" (All levels)
Tania Kehlet
International Standard/ American Smooth/Waltz
Asta Sigvaldadottir
Ballroom B
“Bounce action in basics"
Asta Sigvaldadottir
International Latin/Samba
Max Sinitsa
Ballroom C
"Developing of Lines in Ameriacan smooth"
Max Sinitsa
American Smooth
Tatiana Seliverstova
Ballroom D
"Timing and rhythm in tango” (All levels)
Tatiana Seliverstova
American Smooth/Tango
Andrei Kazlouski
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Timings and rhythms as foundation"
Andrei Kazlouski
International Latin
2:10 - 3:00pm
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom A
“Actions required while performing different types of figures” (All Levels)
Irina Solomatina
International Standard
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom B
“Rumba” (All Levels)
Larisa Davydova
International Latin/Rumba
Tatiana Seliverstova
Ballroom C
“How to create choreography”
Tatiana Seliverstova
American Smooth
Matthew Hauer
Ballroom D
“Connecting arms to the rest of your body. Technically or gestures”
Matthew Hauer
American Rhythm
Asta Sigvaldadottir
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“The final impression”
Asta Sigvaldadottir
International Latin
3:10 - 4:00pm
Alexandr Melnikov
Ballroom A
“Different types of Balance (Static, Dynamic)” (All Levels)
Alexandr Melnikov
International Standard
Karina Smirnoff
Ballroom B
“Samba rolls” (Advanced)
Karina Smirnoff
International Latin
Max Sinitsa
Ballroom C
“How to progress and rotate at the same time"
Max Sinitsa
American Smooth/Waltz
Tatiana Seliverstova
Ballroom D
“How to make your performance better?"
Tatiana Seliverstova
American Rhythm
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
Practice
4:10 - 5:00pm
Emanuel Valeri
Ballroom A
"Natural Fleckerl and reverse Fleckerl" (Advanced)
Emanuel Valeri
International Standard/ V. Waltz
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom B
“Jive” (All Levels)
Larisa Davydova
International Latin/Jive
Izabella Jundzill
Ballroom C
“Dynamical Space” (Advanced)
Izabella Jundzill
American Smooth
Dan Calloway
Ballroom D
“Introduction to Paso Doble” (Beginner/Intermediate)
Dan Calloway
International Latin/ Paso Doble
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
Practice
4:30
(Please make sure you get your Metro Card ahead of time)
Ballroom A
Meeting to get Directions for Annual IDBDC Fireworks Trip
(Please make sure you get your Metro Card ahead of time)
5:00 - 11:30pm (Approx)
Ballroom A
Leave for Annual IDBDC Fireworks Trip
8:00 - 8:45 am
Ballroom A
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
8:45-9:35am
Ballroom A
YOGA
9:35 - 10:00am
All Ballrooms
BREAK
10:00 - 10:50am
Alexandr Melnikov
Ballroom A
“Wisk and Chasse“ (All levels)
Alexandr Melnikov
International Standard/Waltz
Asta Sigvaldadottir
Ballroom B
“Expression and arm styling” (All Levels)
Asta Sigvaldadottir
International Latin/Rumba
Tatiana Seliverstova
Ballroom C
“Pendulum action versus metronome action”
Tatiana Seliverstova
American Smooth
Matthew Hauer
Ballroom D
“Mambo styling and shines using salsa on 2 count”
Matthew Hauer
American Rhythm/Mambo
Tania Kehlet
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Feet, feet and feet”
Tania Kehlet
International Standard/Tango
11:00 - 11:50am
Tania Kehlet
Ballroom A
“How to be light" (All Levels)
Tania Kehlet
Standard/Quickstep
Andrei Kazlouski
Ballroom B
“Managing your weight transfer in Latin”
Andrei Kazlouski
International Latin
Izabella Jundzill
Ballroom C
“Smooth Positions & Transitions” (Beginner)
Izabella Jundzill
American Smooth
Dan Calloway
Ballroom D
“How to Create the Best Bronze/Silver Standard Routines (WDSF Figures!)”
Dan Calloway
International Standard
Alexandr Melnikov
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Focus on feet in swing dances”
Alexandr Melnikov
International Standard
12:00 - 12:50pm
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom A
”The use of mechanics to create a powerful and high-quality movement"
Irina Solomatina
International Standard
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom B
”Paso-Doble" (All Levels)
Larisa Davydova
International Latin
Tatiana Seliverstova
Ballroom C
“Ladies underarm turn in swing dances"
Tatiana Seliverstova
American Smooth
Matthew Hauer
Ballroom D
"Focusing on Pendulum and rotating actions. Breaking them down in different planes in the upper & lower body, or whole range Isolations. Fuller and cleaner movements."
Matthew Hauer
American Rhythm
Emanuel Valeri
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Rotation and CBMP"
Emanuel Valeri
International Standard
1:00 - 1:50pm
Emanuel Valeri
Ballroom A
“Set-up, posture, and positions" (All Levels)
Emanuel Valeri
International Standard
Asta Sigvaldadottir
Ballroom B
“Flamenco inspired arm styling"
Asta Sigvaldadottir
International Latin/ Paso Doble
Tania Kehlet
Ballroom C
"Basic step" (All Levels)
Tania Kehlet
International Standard/Tango
Izabella Jundzill
Ballroom D
"Who's the star?” (Advanced)
Izabella Jundzill
American Smooth
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Importance of Outside Partner Positions"
Irina Solomatina
International Standard
1:50 - 2:30pm
Ballroom A
International Standard/Latin Rounds
Ballroom B
American Smooth/Rhythm Rounds
2:00 - 3:30pm
All Ballrooms
LUNCH
3:30 - 4:20pm
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom A
“Basic figure” (All Levels)
Irina Solomatina
International Standard/ Quickstep
Asta Sigvaldadottir
Ballroom B
“Rumba basics - Cuban motion"
Asta Sigvaldadottir
International Latin/Rumba
Izabella Jundzill
Ballroom C
“Partnering skills” (Advanced)
Izabella Jundzill
American Smooth
Dan Calloway
Ballroom D
“Competitions Are Won in the Practice Room: Daily Exercises/Drills for Latin/Rhythm”
Dan Calloway
American Rhythm/International Latin
Andrei Kazlouski
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
“Lead and follow”
Andrei Kazlouski
International Latin
4:30 - 5:20pm
Tania Kehlet
Ballroom A
“Exercises and drills in Standard” (All Levels)
Tania Kehlet
International Standard
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom B
“Dynamics in Samba” (Advanced)
Larisa Davydova
International Latin
Tatiana Seliverstova
Ballroom C
“Non-verbal conversation“
Tatiana Seliverstova
American Smooth
Matthew Hauer
Ballroom D
“What makes more of a competitive look for you? What your trying to show? What judges look for?”
Matthew Hauer
American Rhythm
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
Practice
5:30 - 6:20pm
Irina Solomatina
Ballroom A
"What is interaction, and what does each of the partners do?"
Irina Solomatina
International Standard
Andrei Kazlouski
Ballroom B
“The moment of truth in partnering” (Advanced)
Andrei Kazlouski
International Latin
Izabella Jundzill
Ballroom C
“Spins & Turns in Smooth” (Intermediate)
Izabella Jundzill
American Smooth
Dan Calloway
Ballroom D
“How to Show the Distinct Character of Each Dance”
Dan Calloway
American Rhythm/International Latin
Ballroom E (Youth/Junior Only)
Practice
6:30 - 7:20pm
Tania Kehlet & Emanuel Valeri
Ballroom A
“"Pivot. Continuous pivots" (All Levels)”
Tania Kehlet & Emanuel Valeri
International Standard
Larisa Davydova
Ballroom B
"Who is is charge?” (All Levels)
Larisa Davydova
International Latin
7:30pm
Ballroom A
Wrap Up