Revival Fusion Workshop Weekend w/ Rachel Leigh Farley

9728 Greenwood Avenue North,Seattle WA 98103

06 May, 2023

Description

Class Schedule Saturday 2-4pm - Brazilian Zouk Feet (All Levels) 4-4:30pm - Guided Practica/Break 4:30-6 - Brazilian Zouk Body (All Levels) Sunday 2-4pm - Spirals + Flow Part 1 (Level 3+) 4-4:30pm - Guided Practica/Break 4:30-6pm - Spirals + Flow Part 2 (Level 3+) Class DescriptionsBrazilian Zouk Feet (all levels)This class will introduce you to the rhythm and basic patterns of Brazilian Zouk, with the goal of adding more vocabulary to your Fusion dance. We will explore techniques for grounding, traveling, and turning. Let's celebrate our feet, and the amazing dances they allow us to create! Dive into the foundations & footwork of that smooth, stretchy, connective magic of West Coast Swing to mix into your Fusion elixir. Brazilian Zouk Body (all levels)This class will look at the unique connection properties and body mechanics of Brazilian Zouk, and how they can enhance your Fusion dance. We will explore the embrace, frame and elasticity, hip connection, and undulations and isolations. Dancers will leave feeling more aware, in control of their body, and will practice leading/following new movements with comfort and ease. Spirals + Flow Part 1 (level 3+)Welcome to the world of spirals! Prepare your mind and body for the 3D - off axis - tilted options available to you within the structure of Brazilian Zouk. SAFETY will be the theme, as this is the most vulnerable layer of the dance. Core curriculum will include Balao, Tilted Turns, and Frango Asado. While the majority of class will be solo to understand the techniques necessary to do head movement with integrity, it will conclude with partner work integration and is ideal for any dancer who wants to lead or follow head movement in their Fusion dance. Spirals + Flow Part 2 (level 3+)Building on Part 1, this class will challenge students to apply their understanding within a partnership. We will explore how to lead/follow a sequence of movements, while focusing on transitions and invitations for improvisation. Students will feel more confident knowing when (and when not) to enter and exit head movement, culminating in a complex pattern. Prerequisite: Spirals + Flow part 1. Class LevelsClasses are leveled! Please only take classes that match the following levels. Level 1 Fusion is my first danceI’ve been dancing less than a yearLevel 2 I’ve been dancing under/ around 1-2 yrs in another style I’m actively learning another style Level 3I've trained 2+ years in two or more other stylesLevel 4I have 8+ years of consistent experience in Fusion and 2+ other stylesLevel 5I have 12+ years of consistent dance experience in 3+ stylesI have 15+ years of consistent dance experience in 3+ stylesMore About RachelRachel is a well known educator shifting paradigms around brain-body awareness. She is the director of Denver Zouk School, organizes Dirty Dance Camp, and has taught over 5,000 students at festivals and retreats throughout the U.S and Mexico. Rachel has 20 years of cross-training in social dances including Brazilian Zouk, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Blues, Salsa, and Fusion. She is passionate about finding common truths among these styles, informing her teaching modality. As a result, she focuses on the importance of basic steps, comfortable body movement, and social dance connection, as those are the roots of any magical dance. Rachel invites her students into a classroom where her cheerful smile, playful demeanor, and unique movements will support any dancer in tapping into their own creative expression. Her workshops have impacted classrooms, companies, and dance studios across North America. Learn more at www.RachelLeighDance.com COVID POLICYSee our full written policy here. This event is: COVID Vaccinations: REQUIREDRapid Test: REQUIREDMasking: OPTIONAL (but welcomed)We are choosing to have masking optional while supplementing with rapid testing. We believe that this will provide an environment that balances the latest covid science with dancer comfort. We are not requiring new Fall 2022 Bivalent Booster at this time (though may in the future). We are currently requiring that you have completed at least one full round of vaccination from Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, or Novovax. See our full policy for details. REFUNDSOur philosophy is to encourage people to stay home if you're sick. We will be happy to refund your ticket if any of the following are true: You're feeling sick, unwell, or have any doubts that you're contagious (with anything).You've been knowingly or likely exposed to COVID, or have been in a high-risk situation for COVID.You actively have COVID, or any other contagious ailment. Please contact us at least one hour before the event. CODE OF CONDUCTPlease read our entire code of conduct here. By attending this dance, you agree to adhere and uphold our code of conduct. ACCESSIBLE PRICINGWe believe in making our dance financially accessible, taking a "pay what you can" model. Our "General Admission" tickets are our break even cost. We have tickets available at a lower cost for those who need them. Volunteer TicketsWe have volunteer tickets available for door shifts to check people in for classes! One door shift will grant to access to one workshop session.