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Thursday August 12, 2010

iFreeStyle's Student Appreciation Social - Saturday August 28, 2010
Dovercourt House, 2nd Floor
805 Dovercourt House

FREE Social and $5 Workshops! Performances, snacks and discounts on group classes! Don't miss it Sign up online to reserve your spot in the workshops!

Sept 1 - 5 , 2010
NO CLASSES - Labour Day Long Weekend

FALL 2010 GROUP CLASSESS
Early bird promotions in effect! Save 10% on 8-week group classes between August 1 - 27, 2010

FALL 2010 Performance Classes
1. Ladies Styling Technique with guest Caryl Cuizon & Baila Society Guest instructor Gulsaya

2. Intermediate Salsa On2 Partnerwork with Joey Lopez & Caryl Cuizon

3. Advanced Salsa On2 Partnerwork with Mo Kobrosli & Caryl Cuizon

iFreeStyle.ca - Salsa On2/Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue Workshops in Toronto

| Schedule | Descriptions | Rates |

Welcome to iFreeStyle.ca's Dance School, Toronto's leader in salsa dance instruction, specializing in teaching On2. Whether you're learning to dance salsa on2 for the first time, or you are a seasoned dancer, let iFreeStyle.ca be your guide through the wonderful world of dance!

Caryl Cuizon
Director, iFreeStye.ca Dance School
register@ifreestyle.ca
(416) 669-1395
Leading Toronto's Salsa On2 Community

Click here for schedule of regular group classes. Be sure to check out our calendar for information about events, classes, workshops, and class breaks!

iFreeStyle.ca's Workshop: Crash Courses & Clinics
iFreeStyle.ca offers dance instruction in a variety of different areas (styling, turn patterns, cha cha cha, bachata, musicality, etc.) outside of regular 8-week courses and ongoing drop-in classes. Partners are not required to participate. See below for course descriptions and schedule.

CRASH COURSES are short courses on special topics that are not normally offered throughout the year in our standard curriculum. iFreeStyle.ca continues to offer signature crash courses such as "From the 1 to the 2" for On1 dancers and "On2 Timing & Drills". In addition, new courses is body movement, musicality, styling and technique are offered to On2 dancers who are interested in continuing to explore the many other facets of dance.

CLINICS are workshops that are working sessions for students. In addition to learning the material, instructors work with the students more closely, offering personal feedback and more practice time. It's the next best thing to taking private lessons! Topics usually include "technique" and "styling" rather than choreography (i.e. new turn patterns or shines).

REQUEST A WORKSHOP - Can't find a date for workshop that you're looking for? Send us an email at register@ifreestyle.ca to request to offer a workshop from our current list, or suggest a new one!

STUDIO LOCATIONS
Martha Hicks School of Ballet (MHSB)
2384 Yonge Street (2nd Floor)
Toronto, Ontario

Mad for Dance Studio (MFDS)
263 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, Ontario

Dovercourt House (DOV)
805 Dovercourt Road, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario

WINTER/SPRING 2010 Workshop Schedule

Workshop	Instructor(s)	Date & Time	Location	Cost
From the 1 to the 2	Caryl Cuizon	Sunday February 7, 2010 12-2pm	Martha Hicks	$40
On2 Timing & Drills	Caryl Cuizon	TBD	Martha Hicks	$40
Contra Body Movement	Caryl Cuizon	Sunday February 28, 2010 12-2pm	Martha Hicks	$40
Frame in Leading & Following	Caryl Cuizon	TBD	Martha Hicks	$40
Multiple Spin Technique	Caryl Cuizon	TBD	Martha Hicks	$40
Musicality 1	Caryl Cuizon	TBD	Martha Hicks	$40
Ladies' Styling Clinic with Caryl	Caryl Cuizon	TBD	Dovercourt House	$35
Men's Styling Clinic with Angus	Angus Dirnbeck	TBD	Dovercourt House	$35
Cha Cha Cha Level 1	Caryl Cuizon	Sunday March 21, 2010 11am-1pm	TBD	TBD
Cha Cha Cha Level 2	Caryl Cuizon & Angus Dirnbeck	Sunday March 28, 2010 11am-1pm	TBD	TBD
Cha Cha Cha Level 3	Caryl Cuizon & Angus Dirnbeck	Sunday April 11 , 2010 11am-1pm	TBD	TBD
Bachata Level 1	Mel Urrutia & Caryl Cuizon	TBD	TBD	TBD
Bachata Level 2	Mel Urrutia & Caryl Cuizon	TBD	Mad for Dance	$40
Bachata Level 3	Mel Urrutia & Caryl Cuizon	TBD	Mad for Dance	$40
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Rates All 2-hour workshops are $40 per student, $35 for returning iFreeStyle.ca students. Partners not required. Payment Types accepted: Cash, cheque payable to "iFreeStyle.ca". If paid 48 hours before the workshop, online payments are accepted (Credit Card, Paypal, email money transfers to "payments@ifreestyle.ca").

Course Descriptions

Salsa On2 Review
From “1” to the “2” An iFreeStyle Signature Crash Course Beginner On2. Experience with On1 required.	Attention On1 Dancers! Already have some experience dancing "On1" and want to try those same steps to the "On2" rhythm? This 2-hour workshop helps demystify On2 dancing by highlighting the similarities (and contrasting differences) to what you already know On1. Use what you already know On1 to quickly learn On2!
On2 Timing & Drills An iFreeStyle Signature Crash Course All Levels. Must have salsa On2 fundamentals.	Great follow-up to "From the 1 to the 2" to help hear the music. For On2 dancer at all levels. If you’re new to salsa On2, or are interested in better connecting your footwork and partner work to On2 timing in music, this is an essential class for you! Improve your timing so you can spend your time dancing!
From the 1 to the 2 2 hours All Levels. Must have salsa On1 or other style of salsa dance experience.	This 2-hour clinic is working session for dancers who are: 1. Experienced On1 dancers who want to learn On2. 2. On1 dancers and new On2 dancers who would like to prepare for On2 classes in January 2009. 3. On1 dancers who have are still new to On2 and want more practice and feedback about their transition to On2. 4. Any On2 dancer who would like to further develop their timing and connection to music, while dancing On2. During this clinic you will be given individual feedback by instructor(s) and assistants.
Elements of Style
Contra Body Movement 2 hours Intermediate Pre-Req: Beginner/Intermediate Salsa	Salsa dancing has it’s root in the streets, people letting music move their bodies… when you allow your body to move naturally, it can be raw, graceful, elegant or strong…Contra Body movement focuses on coordinating your upper and lower body in opposing directions to give a more organic, natural look and feel to the most fundamental movements. When you have controlled, natural looking basics, you don’t need complex over-styled movements. This workshop is an essential foundation for all elements of salsa dancing, whether in partner work, doing shines or styling. If you want to learn or improve your arms/upper body coordination with steps, this workshop will help you “sync” your body to create ease when you move. For salsa dancers of all styles. Steps learned On2 can be transferred to On1 by request at the end of the workshop.
Men's Styling with Angus with Angus Level - Intermediate to Advanced Salsa On2 required	The foundation for styling lies in the dancer's own body awareness and in his ability to execute body isolations. This workshop is intended for intermediate level dancers with On2 experience. Focus will be on creating body movement that provide the foundation for styling, whether the movement is sensual, funky, soft and smooth or sharp and explosive.
Ladies' Styling with Caryl Level - Intermediate to Advanced Salsa On2 required	The foundation for styling lies in the dancer's own body awareness and in his ability to execute body isolations. This workshop is intended for intermediate level dancers with On2 experience. Focus will be on creating feminine styling that incorporate softness, fluidity, sensuality. Stretch beyond your current comfort level with styling, whether in partnering or shines.
Salsa Strut for Ladies Level - Intermediate to Advanced Salsa On2 required	Salseras in high heels is super sexy! Maybe not so sexy if you have trouble balancing on 3 inches. This ladies' only workshop focuses on leg movement and creating beautiful lines from your hips down to your toe s.. in high heels of course! Recommended heel height is 2.5 to 3 inches. Strut your stuff on the dance floor feeling confident and balanced. Salsa On2 required.
Body Rolls for Salsa, Cha Cha Cha & Bachata Salsa On2, Cha Cha Cha On2 Fundamentals, Bachata fundamentals	Whether you're dancing Salsa, Bachata or Cha Cha Cha, learning to incorporate body rolls is essential to adding flavour and capturing the flavour of dance. If you want to learn to how do head to toe body rolls, this workshop is for you! Learn how to execute controlled head rolls, body waves and coordinate them with your steps to create a fluidity and sensuality. Exercises will be done using Salsa On2, Cha Cha Cha On2 and Bachata basics. Basic steps in these dances is required.
Latin Dance Series - Cha Cha Cha
Introduction to Cha Cha Cha (1-hour)	Cha Cha Cha is a playful Latin street dance enjoyed by dancers all over the world. This introductory workshop will give you a taste of dancing Cha Cha On2 and give you some tips for how to use what you already know from salsa (i.e. turn patterns, etc) while dancing Cha Cha. The full crash course is 2 hours, stay tuned for follow up workshop (Levels 1, 2, 3). No experience required but Salsa On2 experience will be a benefit.
Cha Cha Cha - Level 1 None	This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of dancing Cha Cha On2 and give you some tips for how to use what you already know from salsa (i.e. turn patterns, etc) while dancing cha cha. No experience required but Salsa On2 experience will be a benefit.
Cha Cha Cha - Level 2 Level 1 or Cha Cha Cha basics required	If you're already comfortable with the basics of Cha Cha Cha On2 and would like to learn some more intricate turn patterns and shines, then this class is for you. Cha Cha Cha Level 1 or equivalent is required.
Cha Cha Cha - Level 3 Level 2 or equivalent	This level 3 Cha Cha Cha course is designed for intermediate level dancers who are comfortable with Cha Cha Cha timing (on2), multiple turns on the spot and traveling. This course will further challenge students with shines (footwork), more intricate partner work and styling. Participation in Salsa Musicality Level 1 and/or 2 is recommended.
Latin Dance Series - Bachata
Bachata - Level 1 None	Want to learn a smooth, sensual Latin dance? This course is an introduction to Bachata, a partner dance full of hip swaying movements often danced at Latin night clubs. Learn the fundamentals of this dance including basic footwork, turns, rotations, introduction to Bachata body movement. These fundamentals will prepare you for more complex moves and variations in Level 2. After this first class you'll have enough moves to get you moving at a club!
Bachata - Level 2 Level 1 or Bachata basics required	Bachata level 2 builds on the techniques and moves learned in Bachata Level 2, focusing frame, footwork and partnering, frame and of course, trademark Bachata body movement. Focus will be on him movement upper and lower body coordination and sensual movement. Variations of turns, rotations and new moves will be covered. Bachata Level 1 or equivalent is required.
Bachata - Level 3 Level 2 or equivalent	Know all the basic moves in bachata but want to step It up? Level 3 Bachata incorporates techniques (frame, partnering, connection) and moves learned in both level 1 and 2, as well as more complex moves, partnering and transitions. Styling for both men women will be layered onto body movement as well as sensual & playful musicality. Bring your Bachata to the next level and feel the groove of this sensual dance! Bachata Level 2 or equivalent is required.
Bachata Technique & Sensual Body Movement Level 2 or equivalent	iFreeStyle.ca is excited to offer a new technique workshop for bachata lovers! This workshop is for dancers with bachata fundamentals who are interested in learning the technique of sensual movement and the rhythm of modern bachata. Focus will be on creating fluid movements through body isolations while in close contact with your partner. Learn to smoothly integrate your steps, partner work and body movement with the beauty of the music. Bachata Level 2 or equivalent is required.
Musicality
Musicality 1 4 hours Intermediate to Int/Adv On2	Once a dancer has gained comfort with essential timing and technique, it's time to start "dancing". Learn to let the music be your guide and inspiration to how you move as an individual dancer. This 4-hour course on musicality will introduce students to the ideas of musical interpretation; how to find patterns in songs, pacing, mood and general music awareness. These ideas and more will be explored through the use of various styles of salsa music so you can take your dancing beyond "the numbers".
Musicality 2 4 hours Intermediate/Advanced On2	This 4-hour course on musicality builds on the foundations learned in Level 1 - Introduction to Musicality. Students will use those foundations to be musical in partner work, as leader or follower. Further emphasis will be on the feeling and execution of On2 swing, mood, selection of moves to hit implicit and explicit accents within music. Start enjoying the music, and let it inspire how you groove with your partner!
Intermediate - Intermediate/Advanced On2 Challenge
Partner work Styling & Dips Intermediate to Int/Adv On2	This workshop is designed for intermediate-level On2 dancers who are interested in adding flavour to their social dancing. Students will be introduced to partner work styling elements that are appropriate for both the leader and follower within a club-style environment. Learn to "fill in the gaps" with body movements that can make your dancing more fun and interesting! Students will also learn a couple "club-safe" dips to highlight musical accents.
Multiple Spin Technique and Coca-Cola Clinic Intermediate/Advanced On2	As an intermediate/advanced dancer, two of the most challenging technical elements are your ability to lead/follow multiple spins and execute coco-colas (and variations) with finesse and swing. This workshop is for leaders and followers who have already learned their basic techniques in these two areas and are interested in developing control, balance, speed and swing in how it looks, and how it feels. Coca-cola sweeps and longer rotations will be introduced.
Intermediate/Advanced Turn Patterns & Shines Intermediate/Advanced On2	Attention intermediate/advanced dancers! Looking for your next challenge? Learn a quick change turn pattern and shines sequence during this rarely offered workshop. Leaders and followers must have intermediate/advanced level salsa On2, including multiple spin technique and coca-cola's On2.
Intermediate Turn Patterns	Attention intermediate salsa On2 dancers! Interested in learning a fun, creative new turn pattern full of On2 swing? This workshop is intended for intermediate level salsa On2 dancers. Multiple spin technique is not required to participate. Variations will be offered to leaders and followers who have experience with multiple turns.
NEW!! Multiple Spin Technique On2 2 hours Intermediate Leaders and Followers	There’s an art to spinning on your own and with a partner that can help you execute multiple spins with consistency. It’s no mystery… Learn multiple spin techniques to help you keep your balance and execute smoother spins whether on your own, leading or following.
NEW!! Frame in Leading & Following 2 hours Intermediate Leaders and Followers Pre-Req: Intermediate Salsa On2	The value of good frame is often underestimated in salsa, yet is the foundation of leading and following in partner dances and essential for basic to advanced partner work. This workshop will focus on developing and balancing frame and elasticity. Learn techniques to better connect to your partner and add ease to leading and following some of the most fundamental moves like cross body leads to natural tops/around the worlds and coca-colas. If you feel like leading and following is too much work, or have ever been told you lead or follow too heavy/light/strong/stiff/invisible, this workshop is for you! Save your energy for the dance, not the leading and following.