Workshop Schedule
WorkshopSchedule
Complete listing of workshops, Saturday, May 18, 2013
Ballroom Xplosion
Workshop Schedule
Sheraton Metro Detroit Airport Hotel
Saturday, May 18, 2013
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| TIME | WORKSHOP | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR |
| 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | Fred Astaire Two Step-Bop: This is a sexy Baltimore/DC dance designed to sweeten up your smooth moves with the modern day two step. | Metro Ballroom 1 |
Al Johnson Sugarfoot Dance Company Baltimore, MD |
| 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | Detroit Style Ballroom Beginner: Intro to the basics with a strong emphasis on beats of music danced to, footwork, connection & figures. | Metro Ballroom 2 | Demetrius Jones &
Christina Jeter W.C.D.P. Detroit/Lansing, MI |
| 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | Fundamentals of DC Hand Dance | Metro Ballroom 3 | Lawrence Bradford-Smooth & Easy Washington, DC |
| 11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m. | Kansas City Two Step: | Metro Ballroom 1 |
Jeff Thatcher- KC Steppers Kansas City, MO |
| 11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m. | Spins, Styling & Etiquette for Ladies ONLY: This workshop is designed for all dance styles with a strong influence on attitude. | Metro Ballroom 2 | Cathy Wright, Cheryl White Shonna Crosby-Detroit, MI |
| 11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m. | Detroit Style Ballroom Inter/Adv Level: Perfectly designed for those dancers who want to advance your dance with a touch of flavor. Taking the social positions and the elegant lines of Foxtrot and also the independent movement of the Cha-Cha, makes this style of Ballroom distinctive. The workshop will cover innovative patterns, unification, multiple spins and open and close transitions. | Metro Ballroom 3 |
Demetrius Jones & Tanya Johnson-World Class
Dance Productions
Detroit/Inkster, MI |
| 12:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m. | Detroit Style Ballroom Intermediate Level: This workshop is designed to take experienced Beg. Ballroomers and start "connecting the dots"! This involves simple combinations with a strong emphasis on, execution (gracefully), style, and control. | Metro Ballroom 1 | “Easy” Al Hall-Detroit’s Finest Dance Company Detroit, MI |
| 12:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m. | Detroit Style Bop: Build on the foundation of Detroit Bop and take it to the next level. We will highlight ways that you can add creativity, flair, and style to make your dance unique. This workshop is not only for the seasoned dancer, but conducive to KC 2 Step, DC Hand Dance, West Coast Swing dancers and for those who are new to Swing Dancing. | Metro Ballroom 2 |
Noah Amos & Shonna Crosby W.C.D.P. Detroit, MI |
| 12:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m. | Tricks, Dips & Specialties Moves conducive to all forms of partner dances: COUPLES/PARTNERS ONLY | Metro Ballroom 3 |
Demetrius Jones & Tanya Johnson W.C.D.P. Detroit/Inkster, MI |
| 1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. | Graystone Style Ballroom “Cut Time Technique”: This is the premier Social Dance in Detroit. This classic style has as strong emphasis on1/2 time rhythm & footwork. Special attention on smooth transitions & leadership. | Metro Ballroom 1 |
Al “Butch” McClintion, Smooth Incorporated Detroit, MI |
| 1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. | Chicago Style Stepping | Metro Ballroom 2 |
Sherry Gordon Friends United Detroit, MI |
| 1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. | Detroit Style Ballroom Intermediate Level: “Style & Grace” | Metro Ballroom 3 |
Donald Gardner & Thelma Williams Detroit 2 Cleveland Connection Cleveland, OH |
| 2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. | East Coast Line Dance: All Levels | Metro Ballroom 1 |
Al Johnson Sugar Foot Dance Company Baltimore, MD |
| 2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. | Detroit Style Ballroom Adv. Combinations: | Metro Ballroom 2 |
Demond Carter Purple Charlotte Steppers Charlotte, NC |
| 2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. | Ladies Salsa Shines & Styling w/Attitude: | Metro Ballroom 3 |
Cheryl White World Class Dance Productions Detroit, MI |
| 3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Detroit Style Ballroom Adv. Level | Metro Ballroom 1 |
Al “Butch” McClinton Smooth Incorporated Detroit, MI |
| 3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Detroit Style Ballroom | Metro Ballroom 2 |
Calvin "Mr. Smooth" Sibert Inkster, MI |
| 3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Salsa Basics: In this workshop you will learn the most common three weight changes (or steps) in each four-beat measure. You will learn “Break Steps” which involves change of direction. Hip movement, sharp turns, open breaks & cross body lead are applied. | Metro Ballroom 3 |
Cheryl White World Class Dance Productions Detroit, MI |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | PRACTICE SESSION FOR WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS/PRIVATE LESSONS/Q & A | Metro Ballroom 2 | Music Mixer |
