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Sunday, February 12, 2017
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Flowers, cards, dinner out — those are all well and good, but why not make this Valentine’s Day weekend extra memorable by connecting with your sweetheart on the dance floor at our Ballroom Romance workshop?
Join us the afternoon of Sunday, February 12 for partner dance basics, champagne and gourmet desserts before you head out to your Valentine’s Day dinner or home to “practice” your moves. (Sorry, we just couldn’t resist…)
Since we featured swing, rumba and tango in past years, we’re mixing it up again with a little bachata, one of our favorite Latin dances. It even sounds sexy when you say it out loud.
The sensual sounds of Bachata music and the accompanying steps were born in the Dominican Republic, and can now be found all over the world. We’ll kick off our workshop with a breakdown of the basic steps, then layer in some spins, wraps and dips. If time permits, we’ll even go over a few sexy arm styling tips and teach you a short routine to end the class with a bang.
It might sound overwhelming but trust us, basic bachata patterns are fairly easy to pick up. Add a little hip action and you’ll be steaming up the floor in no time! Even if you don’t plan on frequenting a Latin club, the steps as well as the partnering skills you’ll learn can easily translate to other types of music. In fact, the foundational patterns fit with almost any mid-tempo music in 4/4 timing, from pop to country songs.
No experience required: Deborah Hirsch, who runs Philly Dance Fitness and sister company, Ballroom Bliss, will teach you all the background you need to know to lead and follow during this workshop. After about an hour and a half of dancing, we’ll also treat you to champagne and a sampling of decadent desserts.
Our “Ballroom Romance” workshop takes a departure from our usual focus on fitness. Wear whatever you like — even dressier clothes for those who might be going out to dinner directly afterward will be perfectly suitable. For footwear, we recommend smooth-soled dress shoes, moderate heels or flats, but sneakers will also do the trick.
These workshops have sold out in past years, so get your tickets now to secure your spot!
Join us the afternoon of Sunday, February 12 for partner dance basics, champagne and gourmet desserts before you head out to your Valentine’s Day dinner or home to “practice” your moves. (Sorry, we just couldn’t resist…)
Since we featured swing, rumba and tango in past years, we’re mixing it up again with a little bachata, one of our favorite Latin dances. It even sounds sexy when you say it out loud.
The sensual sounds of Bachata music and the accompanying steps were born in the Dominican Republic, and can now be found all over the world. We’ll kick off our workshop with a breakdown of the basic steps, then layer in some spins, wraps and dips. If time permits, we’ll even go over a few sexy arm styling tips and teach you a short routine to end the class with a bang.
It might sound overwhelming but trust us, basic bachata patterns are fairly easy to pick up. Add a little hip action and you’ll be steaming up the floor in no time! Even if you don’t plan on frequenting a Latin club, the steps as well as the partnering skills you’ll learn can easily translate to other types of music. In fact, the foundational patterns fit with almost any mid-tempo music in 4/4 timing, from pop to country songs.
No experience required: Deborah Hirsch, who runs Philly Dance Fitness and sister company, Ballroom Bliss, will teach you all the background you need to know to lead and follow during this workshop. After about an hour and a half of dancing, we’ll also treat you to champagne and a sampling of decadent desserts.
Our “Ballroom Romance” workshop takes a departure from our usual focus on fitness. Wear whatever you like — even dressier clothes for those who might be going out to dinner directly afterward will be perfectly suitable. For footwear, we recommend smooth-soled dress shoes, moderate heels or flats, but sneakers will also do the trick.
These workshops have sold out in past years, so get your tickets now to secure your spot!
