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last updated July 26
Upcoming Appearances
PALM SPRINGS SUMMER DANCE CAMP
Aug 13-15, Palm Springs, CA
Workshops, Privates, Perfomances
www.peoplewhodance.net
SUMMER HUMMER
Aug
27-29, Boston, MA
Private Lessons, Competitions
SOUTH BAY DANCE FLING
Sept 3-5, San Jose, CA
Workshops, Privates,
Performances
NEW ORLEANS/GULFPORT WORKSHOPS
Sept 6-10
Workshops, Privates
Please email us in
advance to schedule private lessons.
PRE-ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
We just finished filming 3 new intermediate/advanced level instructional DVDs this week! They
are now in production, and will be ready for shipping in August. We have new, faster production systems now, and are excited
to be offering very fast shipping! PRE-ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! Click here for our video page.
SYNERGY SKILLS (Puppeteering
techniques for Blues, WCS and Lindy Hop)
One of our most popular workshop titles, because it is a topic that is so rarlely taught
but so vital to both West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop. "Blues" refers to "Blues dancing", the pattern-less slow dance descended
from Lindy Hop, but the SKILLS apply to all types of music. This video breaks down specific puppeteering techniques for
connecting with your partner on a way deeper level than you thought was possible. It also provides explanation and inspiration for
how to illustrate the music with your partner. Deeper connection to the music and your partner equals dance euphoria!
LYRICAL
VS RHYTHMIC MOVEMENT
Another one of our most popular workshop titles, this video could be considered another, more advanced chapter
in the big book of WCS musicality. Now that you have worked so hard to make your swing rhythm automatic, you are now ready to
break free of it. This video shows how to progress beyond the basic rhythms, phrasing and breaks. It reveals the
qualities of different types of rhythms and instrumentation, from funky pop beats to ethereal acoustic ballads. Learn
to move your body to custom tailor your WCS dancing and accurately illustrate the music with your partner.
GOT PLAY? ADVANCED
LADIES STYLING
Finally! The trilogy is complete! Tessa is known for her intricate and agile musical movement, and the first two dvds
in this unique dvd series have been our best sellers so far. The Advanced dvd is right for you if you've mastered the skills on the
Beginner and Intermediate Got Play dvds, and you have developed great balance and body control, but you are looking for a breakthrough
in self expression in your WCS. The Theory section explains several distinctions required for play featuring energy transfer and speed
changes. The Technical section breaks down new skills featuring hairwhips, body rolling, and contractions. The Practical section offers
several applications of skills for each basic figure, demonstrated using an actual leader. Special emphasis is on Tuck variations
and slot deviations.
New DVDs in Production!
We recently procured the services of a local Canadian video duplication company, which means that we will be able to ship videos to
you more quickly! Stay tuned for our new releases coming out this summer!
New Video Provider =
Faster Shipping Now!
Now we will be able to follow up with coaching our international dance students in between live coaching visits! MyDanceCoach.com is
a unique online tool which allows dancers to access and connect with top championship dance coaches all over the world. It is an interactive
site where dance students can upload short videos of themselves dancing and receive audio feedback on their dancing like a private
lesson. They call it a Private Audio Lesson (P.A.L.). We are excited to once again be using cutting-edge technology to deliver dance
instruction around the world!
New Instruction Technology!
15 members of Tessa's extended family came to watch us dance for the first time in Toronto! Some she hadn't seen in 22 years!
Presenting 4th Place with Jordan in the Champions Jack & Jill at
Swing Diego