How to find FALL 2017 Salsa I, Ballroom, Salsa II, Swing, Dance Classes to Pre-Register in Schedulizer & Homerconnect - It's not obvious!
TERM SELECTION: FALL 2017 (not PT)
SUBJECT: Phys Activity, Leis and Safety (not "Dance")
INSTRUCTOR: Lichtmann, Kurt (M.M. Ed., I.C. '82)
*** Use the CRN Course Number to find them (NOT the name) ***
Salsa Dance (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha)
COURSE NUMBER: 19902 CRN 21424
MON & WED 11-11:50am
Fitness Center, Aerobics Room
Ballroom Dance (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Hustle, East Coast Swing)
COURSE NUMBER: 19901 CRN 21423
MON & WED 10-10:50am
Fitness Center, Aerobics Room
Salsa Dance II (Intermediate & Advanced)
COURSE NUMBER: 19904 CRN 23808
TUES 10:50am-12:05
Fitness Center, Aerobics Room
Swing Dance (Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jazz, West Coast)
COURSE NUMBER: 19903 CRN 22781
THURS 10:50-12:05am
Fitness Center, Aerobics Room
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SALSA DANCE, ST 19902 {CRN 21424}: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, ChaChaCha: No previous dance experience required, and no partner needed: we will rotate partners frequently. Meet people! These Caribbean partner dances are currently the hottest, most popular club partner dances in Central New York, and possibly the world. Salsa gets the most club play, and we will spend most our class time exploring it. You can think of the class as "Club Prep," aspects of club dancing beyond actual dancing are covered. Our approach to dance is student-friendly: entertaining and fun. We do not require between-class practice (although you would benefit by it). Our goal is for you to rock out on the club dance floor, and be a sought-after, admired and fun dance partner at any Latin dance scene, both locally and anywhere.
Cuban, Dominican, New York and L.A. dance styles, both club and street, are covered in varying detail. The instructor is an aficionado of latin club and street dance - these are not Dancesport or ballroom versions of the dances.
Course Fee: $65, bursared. (Non-salaried instructor: The course fee pays the instructor's wages).
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BALLROOM, ST 19901 {CRN 21423} : Waltz, Tango, Swing, Foxtrot, Hustle: This class is for total beginners: no previous dance experience required, and no partner needed: we will rotate partners frequently. Meet people! Our approach to dance is student friendly, entertaining and fun. We do not require between-class practice, although you would benefit from that. Leaning heavily on American Bronze syllabus, but with commonly taught simplifications and additional fun moves, this is a social ballroom class, not a Dancesport competition class.
We are non-judgmental instructors. We encourage questions, and give plenty of individual attention. A unique aspect of our approach is that we continually revisit specific ways that both partners can look good & feel good on the dance floor. You are DANCERS, not just leader & follower! And there is lots more to each dance style than just different steps and patterns. There is FUN, drama, expression, lyricism, and the emotional connection to both your partner and the music.
Course Fee: $65, bursared. (Non-salaried instructor: The course fee pays the instructor's wages).
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SALSA DANCE, II ST 19904 {CRN 23808} : You know the basics? Are you ready to impress on the club floor? Fancy and showy moves, dips, fancy footwork, cool styling for male and female, tricks for leader and follower. No partner needed: we will rotate partners frequently - meet people! Take your salsa dancing through the roof! Salsa focus, but fancy moves in other Caribbean dance styles by request: chachacha, bachata, etc. Cuban, New York and L.A. salsa styles, both club and street, are covered in varying detail. The instructor is an aficionado of latin club and street dance - these are not Dancesport or ballroom versions of the dances. Great songs in class: your instructor is head DJ for the popular Early Bird Salsa night, downtown Ithaca.
Course Fee: $65, bursared. (Non-salaried instructor: The course fee pays the instructor's wages).
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SWING DANCE, ST 19903 {CRN 22781} : Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jazz, West Coast: Some previous dance experience preferred, no partner needed: we will rotate partners frequently. Meet people! This class dives deep into the super fun world of classic and contemporary swing dance. We will learn smooth and bouncy Lindy Hop, funky and interpretive West Coast, and in addition to partnering, we will learn the Shim Sham jazz line dance, a staple in the world of Lindy Hop. Lifts and dips are a big part of the fun , and you will learn to do them safely, comfortably, and expressively - for follower as well as for leader.
Your lead instructor is the founding adviser for three college swing dance clubs, including the current Ithaca College Swing Dance Club. Our approach to dance is student-friendly: entertaining and fun. This class is for people that love to dance - you will rock out, and be a role model and teacher in the I.C. Swing Club. If you eventually acquire a practice partner, that would be excellent. Our goal is for you to burn up the club dance floor, and be a sought-after, admired and fun dance partner at any swing dance scene, both locally and anywhere.
Course Fee: $65, bursared. (Non-salaried instructor: The course fee pays the instructor's wages).
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The instructor will sign some overrides. email klichtmann@ithaca.edu
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"Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Kurt Lichtmann at klichtmann@ithaca.edu or (607) 266-0282. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible."
