Salsa workshop in Tampa with Jerome Ramos

Please note this workshop has been rescheduled to June 9th!

Salsa workshops in Tampa - June 2nd, 2012 - June 9th - This looks like it'll be really worth checking out!

Salsa Caliente Dance Studio is hosting some salsa workshops with international instructor, performer, and choreographer Jerome Ramos on Saturday June 2 at Atelier of Dance, 1110 W. Platt St. in South Tampa.

Originally from New York, Jerome's dance training encompasses African, Cuban Rumba (Yambu, Colombia, Guaguanco), Salsa/Mambo on 1 and 2, Cha Cha, Boogaloo, Pachanga, Lyrical, Jazz, Ballroom and Hip Hop.  He was a student of Eddie Torres for 20 years and one of the original members of David Melendez’s HeartBreak Boyz.  Later, he had the privilege of performing with the world-renowned Abakua Dance Company directed by Frankie Martinez.  He currently teaches and performs all over the world.

Here is a video of him with Melissa Rosado at Mambo Mayhem, Club Roses, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 11 March 2011



2:30-3:30pm
Body Movement & Isolations

This class teaches both men and women of all levels how to be more aware of their body movement and how to apply this movement in their dancing. Students will learn how to isolate different parts of their body and how to combine these movements into a combination done to music. The class will begin with an in depth body movement warm-up consisting of head, shoulder, rib cage, and hip isolations, followed by a detailed explanation of how to technically execute head whips, body rolls, hip rolls, and combinations of these movements. Jerome then provides specific examples of how and when to apply these movements and isolations in shines and partnering and provides the accurate timing and counts for each movement.

3:45-4:45pm
Spinning Technique

This class offers men and women the foundation to execute spins accurately and consistently with grace and style. This workshop is excellent for anyone that wants to improve their technique and balance while spinning and dancing.  The class begins with a detailed explanation of how to find your “center” and then progresses to a description of the concept of “spotting” for both stationary and traveling turns.  Additionally, Jerome places emphasis on the lead and follow of spinning, which consists of finger technique, arm placement, and tension levels.  Students will develop a greater awareness of their body and learn the intricacies of spinning, controlling momentum, and stopping.

5:00-6:00pm
Mambo Musicality

This class teaches all levels of dancers how to read the rhythmical patterns and structure of a song and how to create movement that best suits the music.  This is an excellent class for anyone that wants to be more creative and musical in their social dancing and on stage.

Pricing

In advance
1 class $12
2 classes $22
3 classes $30

At the door
1 class $15
2 classes $27
3 classes $36