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INTENSIVES

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Savana Barreau & Joao Parada
All Level | 2 hours

Creative Connections: Explore, React, Transform

Discover how to use different types of connection to transform your dance. Through visual awareness, stretching, opposition, and other fluid, contact-inspired approaches, you'll develop your ability to react in the moment, make spontaneous decisions, and explore new movement pathways beyond habitual patterns.

Meet Savana & Joao

Savana and Joao are known for their dynamic teaching style, infectious energy, and clear, engaging instruction. Their diverse background in various dance styles brings a unique approach to West Coast Swing, blending technique and creativity.

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All Level | 2.5 hours | Partner Required

Bodyweight, Tricks & Lifts

Dive into the world of bodyweight, tricks, and lifts in this 2-part intensive workshop. Learn to execute dips, tricks, and lifts with precision, control, and safety while developing strong and efficient body mechanics. Whether you want to enhance your social dancing or bring more impact to your performances, this training will help you move with confidence and fluidity.
 

Part 1: Lighten the Load - Saturday 11am
Understanding bodyweight for tricks, lifts, and dance.

 

Part 2: The Heart Beyond the Axis - Saturday 4pm
Where power and speed arise through shared responsibility.

Limited spots available. Registration required with a partner.

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Featured on America's Got Talent and World of Dance, Alyenendrov is a six-time OPEN World Swing Dance Cabaret Champion and multi-time US Grand National Champion. Known for his powerful stage presence and athletic performance style, he believes technique is the heart of style.

Meet Alyenendrov

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