The Boston Tea Party - 2010 Workshop Schedule

Show Instructions

Thursday, March 25th

Class Time	WCS Ballroom I & II	WCS Ballroom III & IV	WCS Beginner North Shore A	Lindy Living Room	Lindy North Shore B	Lindy Beginner North Shore C
8:00 - 9:00pm	Robert & Deborah LR RL RR LL WTF!Robert & Deborah LR RL RR LL WTF!Doing all of your basics from all hand holds.			Peter & Naomi Lindy RoutinePeter & Naomi Lindy RoutineCome learn a lindy routine.

Friday, March 26th

Class Time	WCS Ballroom I & II	WCS Ballroom III & IV	WCS Beginner North Shore A	Lindy Living Room	Lindy North Shore B	Lindy Beginner North Shore C
3:00pm - 4:00pm				Arjay Centeno Hip HopArjay Centeno Hip HopStretches, body isolations, great workout and great movement. (Sneakers and workout clothes)	Raya Ioffe Hip Openers YogaRaya Ioffe Hip Openers YogaThis class will get you ready for a weekend of dancing. We will work on opening the psoas muscle (and other hip flexors), as well as our lateral hip rotators, and abductors. This will also be a great yoga practice to relieve low back discomfort, especially after a long travel. Please bring a yoga mat and a towel. No yoga mat - don't worry, bring 2 towels.
4:00pm - 5:00pm	Kyle & Sarah Lead Your Partner Not Your PatternKyle & Sarah Lead Your Partner Not Your PatternLeading and following skills.	Ben & Melina Up and DownBen & Melina Up and DownWork with level change in your dancing.	Jennifer Lyons Moves Everyone Wants to KnowJennifer Lyons Moves Everyone Wants to KnowCool spins from the back.	Nick & Carla Treat Her Like a LadyNick & Carla Treat Her Like a LadyInteresting moves to spice up your dancing and make the follower shine.	Max & Annie Playing with Swing RhythmsMax & Annie Playing with Swing RhythmsIntegrate different rhythms in your basics in a way that is clear and comfortable	David & Kim Intro to Lindy HopDavid & Kim Intro to Lindy HopBeginning Lindy Hop basics.
5:00pm - 6:00pm	Robert & Deborah Keeping It CloseRobert & Deborah Keeping It CloseLearning how to keep your dance compact and interesting.	Arjay Centeno Killer BasicsArjay Centeno Killer BasicsKiller Basics takes a different approach to revisiting your basics and drills to improve your practices.	Larry & Heidi Spice Up Your WhipsLarry & Heidi Spice Up Your WhipsLearn the Basic 8 count pattern whips with fun variations.	Ben & Lindy Swingout SessionBen & Lindy Swingout SessionImprove your swingout and learn some cool variations.	Bobby & Kate Big and SmallBobby & Kate Big and SmallFine tune the different arts of dancing Balboa small and big.	Peter & Naomi BuildingPeter & Naomi BuildingWe'll continue learning the basics and getting you up and dancing.
6:00pm - 7:00pm	Angel & Debbie Hurry and WaitAngel & Debbie Hurry and WaitSpeed changes to add variety to your dance.	Bill Cameron Spin Baby SpinBill Cameron Spin Baby SpinImprove your spins for guys and girls.	Anne Fleming Spins & TurnsAnne Fleming Spins & TurnsLearn how to make your spins better for leaders and followers.	Max & Annie Lindy/Charleston DynamicsMax & Annie Lindy/Charleston DynamicsUnderstanding couple's Charleston dynamics and rhythm through fun patterns.	Marty & Ramona Bal-Swing Combos Made Easy!Marty & Ramona Bal-Swing Combos Made Easy!Awesome and new Bal-Swing combos made easy and beautiful with Marty and Ramona.	Dorry & Sommer Spins and TurnsDorry & Sommer Spins and TurnsLearn the secrets of spins and turns plus solo exercises that'll improve every spin. Plenty of spinning moves for both leaders and followers are included.
7:00pm - 8:00pm	Jordan & Tatiana Enhance Our DanceJordan & Tatiana Enhance Our DanceNew Patterns & Styling in WCS.	Blake Hobby Dowling Footwork and StyleBlake Hobby Dowling Footwork and StyleLearn how to style anchor variations to create shape and musicality to your dancing.	Neal & Willow West coast FUNdamentalsNeal & Willow West coast FUNdamentalsCome and have fun as you learn, or polish up, your basic elements of West Coast Swing.	Andy & Nina AdaptationAndy & Nina AdaptationLearn to learn from your partners. Learn to feel their movements to get inspired and to connect.	Mickey & Kelly Bal-spirationsMickey & Kelly Bal-spirationsIncorporating ideas and inspiration from jazz and lindy into your balboa.	Mike & Kerrin Charleston 101Mike & Kerrin Charleston 101Come learn partnered Charleston, from the basics to more complex variations and patterns. Expand your vocabulary with Charleston and see how much fun Lindy Hop can be!

Saturday, March 27th

Class Time	WCS Ballroom I & II	WCS Ballroom III & IV	WCS Beginner North Shore A	Lindy Living Room	Lindy North Shore B	Lindy Beginner North Shore C
10:00am - 11:00am	Angel & Debbie Everyone SpinAngel & Debbie Everyone SpinSpin patterns and techniques for leaders and followers.	Erik & Anna Crash Course HustleErik & Anna Crash Course HustleLearn Hustle from the beginning and how it's similar and different to West Coast Swing. It's not a leverage-compression dance as much as it's a deflection dance, which creates its speed and flash.	Corey & Erin Basic Whip VariationsCorey & Erin Basic Whip VariationsCorey and Erin will break down the 8-count whip and demonstrate a series of beginner-friendly variations.	Davis & Claudia Rhythm SpasmDavis & Claudia Rhythm SpasmRhythmic variations on patterns new and old.	Nick & Carla Balboa...Let's Take It to the BridgeNick & Carla Balboa...Let's Take It to the BridgeFocusing on dynamic and fluid transitions in Balboa.	Dorry & Sommer Footwork FantasticDorry & Sommer Footwork FantasticExplore as many footwork patterns your brain can handle! Learn how to lead and listen for footwork cues so you can truly keep in step with your partner and the music.
11:00am - 12:00pm	Kyle & Sarah Supreme StyleKyle & Sarah Supreme StyleDeveloping your style to be versatile.	Blake Hobby Dowling Partnership For Better DancingBlake Hobby Dowling Partnership For Better DancingPerfect Lead / Perfect Follow.	Neal & Willow Just Tuckin’ AroundNeal & Willow Just Tuckin’ AroundFocus on tuck turn variations and how you can be creative with them.	Ben & Lindy Charleston ChewBen & Lindy Charleston ChewLet's kick it up with some crazy Charelston patterns.	Marty & Ramona Ramona-Sizing Your Balboa!Marty & Ramona Ramona-Sizing Your Balboa!Learn how to add that Ramona flavor we all love into your Balboa/Bal-Swing.	Mickey & Kelly Beginning Bal Pure RhythmMickey & Kelly Beginning Bal Pure RhythmFocusing on different rhythms in your pure Balboa and translating them from lead to follow.
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Jordan & Tatiana Critique SessionJordan & Tatiana Critique SessionBring your dancing up a level in a unique and personal format.	Robert & Deborah Musicality Working the VocalsRobert & Deborah Musicality Working the VocalsDancing to the vocals.	John Festa Keeping the Swing in West Coast SwingJohn Festa Keeping the Swing in West Coast SwingConnection and counter-balance define swing dancing. Learn simple methods to create a center-to-center connection whose sum total is greater than its parts!	Peter & Naomi Making it EasyPeter & Naomi Making it EasySkills and technique to help make you a better partner.	Bobby & Kate "The Widowmaker" and Other Flashy MovesBobby & Kate "The Widowmaker" and Other Flashy MovesA class with a mass of Flash-and-Crash trash.	David & Kim Dancing in Mine Fields….David & Kim Dancing in Mine Fields….Cool Lindy moves that improve your floorcraft skillz.
1:00pm - 2:00pm	Kyle & Sarah Late Night Social SkillsKyle & Sarah Late Night Social SkillsUseful techniques for social dancing.	Ben & Melina Patterns with PlayBen & Melina Patterns with PlayLearn some cool patterns with playful styling for the ladies.	Angel & Debbie Crazy 8'sAngel & Debbie Crazy 8'sAdd variety to 8 count patterns.	Andy & Nina Solo JazzAndy & Nina Solo JazzDancing on your own will do wonders for your partnered and non-partnered (obviously) dancing.	Mickey & Kelly Balswing Move MadnessMickey & Kelly Balswing Move MadnessNew creative moves that can be lead and followed on the social floor.	Marty & Ramona Fast DancingMarty & Ramona Fast DancingIn this class you'll learn how it's less work, not more, that enables you and your partner to move freely at fast tempos. Get ready for lots of dancing, time to practice, and major fun!
2:00pm - 3:00pm					Raya Ioffe Partner YogaRaya Ioffe Partner YogaRaya Ioffe will guide you through partner assists that will strengthen and open your practice. The fun will include forward bends, back bends, standing poses and twists. If you do not have a partner we will find you one. Please bring a yoga mat and a towel. No yoga mat - don't worry, bring 2 towels.	Karen Meyers The Ultimate Foot MassageKaren Meyers The Ultimate Foot Massageis a workshop designed to teach you a revitalizing, invigorating routine to relax muscle cramps or soreness for yourself PLUS a routine to work on a friend so we can all keep on dancing! Refreshing towelettes will be provided to cleanse your feet prior to the workshop, along with a hand-out outlining the routines so you can practice them on your own. Last year’s participants were overwhelmingly surprised at how much better their feet felt after this fun and easy workshop.
7:00pm - 8:00pm	Jordan & Tatiana Dance What You HearJordan & Tatiana Dance What You HearTailoring your dance to the music, and letting it impact your rhythm patterns, and the moves you lead.		Erik & Anna Crash Course for BeginnersErik & Anna Crash Course for BeginnersNeed to survive the weekend, we'll get you started. We'll show you the most common steps, get the rhythm parked in your brain, and give you ideas on how you can have fun on day-one.	Max & Annie Footwork Variations Including SlidesMax & Annie Footwork Variations Including SlidesIncorporate slides and cool footwork in some of your social dance moves. (bring slippery shoes)	David & Kim Collegiate ShagDavid & Kim Collegiate ShagThis class will focus on the basic step and technique as well as a few fun & easy moves to get you shagging out on the dance floor immediately.	Nick & Carla Mixing 6's and 8'sNick & Carla Mixing 6's and 8'sWe will explain how to clearly transition from your 6 and 8 count patterns seamlessly.

Sunday, March 28th

Class Time	WCS Ballroom I & II	WCS Ballroom III & IV	WCS Beginner North Shore A	Lindy Living Room	Lindy North Shore B	Lindy Beginner North Shore C
10:00am - 11:00am	Ben & Melina Dance Slow and Keep the FlowBen & Melina Dance Slow and Keep the FlowKeep it interesting and smooth while dancing to slower music.	Blake Hobby Dowling Aesthetics: Improve Your Style in 3 Easy Steps!Blake Hobby Dowling Aesthetics: Improve Your Style in 3 Easy Steps!This class is designed for the Intermediate dancer who wants to look and feel better on the floor.	Larry & Heidi Syncopations/FootworkLarry & Heidi Syncopations/FootworkLearn some other dance rhythms to incorporate into West Coast Swing. Examples : Syncopated Triple, Delayed single etc.	Marty & Ramona Show Off Your Lady!Marty & Ramona Show Off Your Lady!Dancers will be reminded how it takes two to make it feel and look good! We'll be working on movements where both the leader and the follower come into focus.	Bobby & Kate Magician TechnicianBobby & Kate Magician TechnicianKnowing and mastering Optical Illusions in dancing.	Max & Annie The Essential Swing-OutMax & Annie The Essential Swing-OutGo back to the roots! Review the good basic fundamentals behind that popular Lindy Hop 8-count variation.
11:00am - 12:00pm	Angel & Debbie Behind His Back WhipsAngel & Debbie Behind His Back WhipsCool whips that travel behind the leaders back.	Arjay Centeno Fill in the Blanks ClassArjay Centeno Fill in the Blanks ClassOne of Arjay's favorite classes to teach and most popular. Fill in the Blanks is a class that teaches leaders simple ways to create thousands of variations in simple patterns and teaches followers incredible consistency in following complex patterns with ease.	Anne Fleming Matching the MusicAnne Fleming Matching the MusicUsing what you already know, and making it match a song	Andy & Nina A Balancing ActAndy & Nina A Balancing ActSteps and movements to challenge and improve your balance. (both as a partnership and as an individual)	Mickey & Kelly Fanciful Feet BalboaMickey & Kelly Fanciful Feet BalboaSweet footwork variations to spice up your pure Balboa.	Ben & Lindy Jazz It UpBen & Lindy Jazz It UpIncorporate some classic jazz movements into your Lindy Hop.
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Robert & Deborah It's Your CallRobert & Deborah It's Your CallDancers choice, you choose what it is you would like us to teach.	Kyle & Sarah Action Reaction SwingKyle & Sarah Action Reaction SwingMusical Interpretation	Bill Cameron Swing TechBill Cameron Swing TechA workshop on critical timing.	Max & Annie Lindy/Charleston VariationsMax & Annie Lindy/Charleston VariationsAdd some cool vocabulary to your couple's Charleston. Some of Max and Annie's favorites	Nick & Carla Mixing Bal-Swing and Lindy HopNick & Carla Mixing Bal-Swing and Lindy HopWe will blend the lines between the two dances using the characteristics of each dance to create dynamic new ways to lead and follow. Experience in both dances is recommended.	Bobby & Kate Beginning Balboa There Will be CakeBobby & Kate Beginning Balboa There Will be CakeThe cake of Balboa, ready for icing.
1:00pm - 2:00pm	Jordan & Tatiana Smooth Transitions in WCSJordan & Tatiana Smooth Transitions in WCSLearning that it's not just about the patterns, but how you transition in and out of moves to keep a constant flow.	Arjay Centeno Leading 2 followersArjay Centeno Leading 2 followersLearn how to lead simple and cool basic patterns with two followers. Followers get to learn how to style and fuse your styling with your co-follower.	Jennifer Lyons Simple Moves That GrooveJennifer Lyons Simple Moves That GrooveBasics with flair.	David & Kim Charleston For a Sunday Afternoon HangoverDavid & Kim Charleston For a Sunday Afternoon HangoverThis class will offer some fun lead and follow social patterns.	Peter & Naomi Sneaky MovesPeter & Naomi Sneaky MovesBe ready for more than meets the eye.	Andy & Nina Loose EndsAndy & Nina Loose EndsIt's your last class of the weekend. We fill whatever void you have. Nina answers the love-line.

* Schedule subject to change without notice.