Special On2 Salsa Workshops by Willie & Pierina

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: : Two Workshops—The Beginning of a Series : By Professional Dancer & Instructor : From : Santo Rico : Of NYC : Presenting… : Pierina Sanchez : : Pierina Bio: : Well known in the NYC salsa world, Pierina is a passionate and amazing dancer and person. She spins at the speed of : light with impeccable technique, precision, and grace. Always happy, smiling and energetic, she embodies the : definition of mambo and style. Currently, Pierina is a member of the world renowned Santo Rico Dance Company, famous : both locally and abroad for its fast spinning and unique style. Pierina was hired to tour with Santo Rico’s fully : adult company when she was only 16 and remains its youngest member. At the Santo Rico Dance School, Pierina served : as the styling and spinning instructor. : She has danced all over the United Sates, including the West Coast Salsa Congress, NY Salsa Congress, NY/NJ : Festival, Philadelphia Salsa Congress and countless others. Pierina loves to teach and, does so with great : diligence, care, charisma and amazing detail. : Willie’s Bio: : Born and raised in New York City, Willie Sanchez’s salsa dance career began in 2003. He has trained with several : dance companies including: Jam’nastics’ “Salsa Encendida” and “Melaza”. He has also been a performing member of the : MIT Casino Rueda group, where he served as choreographic and artistic director from 2004-2005. In addition, Willie : has had much exposure to many NYC masters such as Santo Rico, Inc., Eddie Torres, Yamulee dancers, and several : others. His style remains uniquely one, developed on the dance floors around the U.S. and Europe. Currently, he : performs and teaches with Pierina Sanchez in and around the Boston area. : An innately joyful person, Willie truly enjoys sharing his passion of dance through teaching, and performing. When : he’s not wearing his white lab coat, you can find him on the dance floors of Boston, DC, New York, and Europe- eager : for another dance! : : Styling & Spinning : 2:00pm – 3:30pm : Community Arts Center * 119 Windsor Street * Cambridge : This workshop will be separated into two parts. : First, emphasis will be placed on styling and body movement for both men and women. This portion of the workshop : will focus on allowing you to add more personality to your dancing. The piece taught will be broken down into basic : body movements such as body rolls, head whips, arm paths etc. : Next, the world’s most effective method of spinning will be introduced. This method will improve your speed, : reaction time and balance both in your own dancing and during partner work. : : Partner work technique : 3:30pm – 5:00pm : Community Arts Center * 119 Windsor Street * Cambridge : This workshop will also be divided into two parts. : First, a quick warm up exercise will include a fast-paced, fun footwork routine. : Next, an intermediate-advanced turn pattern will be taught by Willie and Pierina. This pattern will be used to break : down important elements of leading and following with rigorous detail. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental : techniques necessary for partner work. : In case you need a little incentive (Pie is dancing center): : www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHXCy5L3XuA : www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcdymitjvb4&mode=related&search= or youtube.com/watch?v=ZSGOr_4cfF8 : A project from last Spring at the CT Salsa Festival (choreography by Paul Herrera): : youtube.com/watch?v=xFywP1AjXXU : 1 Workshop 2 Workshops : In Advanced $20 $35 : At the Door $25 $45 : Teens & Students $20 $35 : Payment Methods: : • PayPal (email: wasan79@mit.edu) : • Checks payable to William Sanchez : • Cash : To sign up in advanced, email: wasan79@mit.edu : For more information or to book a private please contact Willie (917) 378-8041 wasan79@mit.edu or Pierina (917) 476 : -6018 psanchez@fas.harvard.edu : : .