Make the start of your season a flavorful one with our Spring with Sabor Latin Dance Weekender!
We are beyond excited to welcome world champion Sharonne Vinokurov and rising star Alexis Frutos to Steel City! Join us for 3 days full of workshops, socials, and lots of dancing! The goal of this weekender is to take a deep dive, hone your techniques, and expand your love of Latin dance. Elevate your Salsa game, boost your Bachata, and watch yourself bloom into an even better dancer than before!
Grab your entry down below!
SCHEDULE:
Friday, March 29th: Workshops & Social
6 PM – Performance Workshop: Connecting to Sultry Salsa by Sharonne Vinokurov (2 hours!)
8 PM – Bachata Workshop: Traditional Meets Sensual by Alexis Frutos
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Bachata Bloom Social
9 PM – 1 AM
Bachata Mini-Lesson at 9:15 PM
Jack & Jill Contest* (rules at the bottom of the page)
Saturday, March 30th: Workshops & Social
1 PM – Tricks for Experienced-Beginner & Intermediate Dancers: Time to Fly by Sharonne Vinokurov
2 PM – Social Dancing 101: Salsa Technique, Partnerwork, and Safety by Alexis Frutos
4 PM – Tricks and Lifts for Intermediate & Advanced Dancers by Alexis Frutos
5 PM – Bachata Styling & Technique: How to Move by Sharonne Vinokurov
6 PM – Turns & Spins Technique by Alexis Frutos
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Sultry Spring Social
9 PM – 1 AM
Mini-Lesson at 9:15 PM
Performance by participants of Friday’s Performance Workshop and Latin AF Dance Company
Sunday, March 31st: Workshops
12 PM – Back to Basics: Stretching and Strengthening for Latin Dancers by Sharonne Vinokurov
1 PM – Salsa Musicality Workshop by Alexis Frutos
2 PM – Funky Hustle: Latin Hustle, Latin Jazz Fusion Footwork by Sharonne Vinokurov
3:30 PM – Performer Workshop: Thematic Facial Expressions by Alexis Frutos
4:30 PM – Mini Latin Intensive: Salsa, Bachata, & Cha-Cha by Sharonne Vinokurov
5:30 PM – Salsa Workshop: Introducing Elegance in Movement by Alexis Frutos
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS:
Sharonne Vinokurov is the founder and artistic director of Prima Dance Company, a co-owner of Philadelphia Dance Connection, and a World Champion with titles in Salsa, Bachata and Latin Hustle. With over 35 years of dance experience, she has trained in various styles, including Ballet, Ballroom, Jazz, and more. Over the course of her career, she has traveled all over the world performing, teaching, competing, choreographing, and sharing her passion for dance with all of her students.
Alexis Frutos is the owner and director of LatinAF Dance Company. Alexis is know for his high-energy Salsa and Bachata performances.
REGISTRATION:
*Jack and Jill Contest Rules:
All participants must purchase their social entry and register before 9PM on 3/29/24.
Only open for individual amateur dancers only (no couples or dance instructors).
Leads and Follows will be paired at random.
Contest takes place over 3 rounds of dancing to a Bachata song. Judges will be in charge of eliminating dance pairs for the first 2 rounds. Audience picks the winner out of remaining finalists.
To register email: info@lspgh.com
Questions?
Call us at (412) 465-0290.