Class Descriptions are below
Not LA salsa, not generic 'Cuban-inspired.'
This is Casino, the social dance born in Havana, Cuba.
Level 1 Casino Partnerwork
RETURNING CLASS
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Want to meet new people without shouting over music at a bar?
Want to dance to incredible Cuban music?
Then start with Rob's Beginner Partner Class.
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Great music.
Friendly people.
And you’ll learn something cool along the way.
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The focus will be on the fundamentals of Casino. If you've never taken a Casino Class before, want to brush up on the basics, or are working off some rust after a long hiatus, this class will help you do it.
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You don't need a partner.
You don't need experience.
Just show up!
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We'll be starting from scratch, so you'll learn:
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Basic footwork
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How to communicate with your partner (lead and follow)
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Closed position frame
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The cornerstone vueltas (turns) every Casino dancer should start with
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​Wednesdays, 6:30pm. THIS CLASS RUNS IN MONTHLY SESSIONS, starting at the beginning of each month.
Vitalidad Movement Arts and Events Center
2648 E. Burnside St., Portland
Level 2 Casino Partnerwork
RETURNING CLASS
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Continuing to focus on the fundamentals of Casino, we'll expand our vocabulary to include more movements which are unique to the Casino style!
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The three intermediate vueltas any self-respecting Casino dancer knows
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Chaining movements together with the vueltas learned in Level 1
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Adding sabor to your movements​
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​Wednesdays, 7:30pm. THIS CLASS RUNS IN MONTHLY SESSIONS, starting at the beginning of each month.
Vitalidad Movement Arts and Events Center
2648 E. Burnside St., Portland
Level 3 Partnering / Intro to Rueda
Been sitting in Level 2 feeling comfortable?
Good. That's exactly who Level 3 is for.
We're talking about the good stuff that doesn't belong on a beginner night.
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More advanced movements using the fundamentals learned in L1 and L2
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Learn common arm pretzels specific to the Casino style
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Learn the most common Rueda calls you'll find yourself in whether you're in the US or abroad
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Mondays, 6pm-7pm.​ THIS CLASS RUNS IN MONTHLY SESSIONS, starting at the beginning of each month.
Polaris Dance Theater
1820 NW 18th Ave., Portland, 97209
$50 for monthly series. You'll be paying Rob directly.
Advanced Casino Partnerwork / Rueda de Casino
For the most challenging concepts, calls, and pretzels that are unique to Casino!
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This class is by invite only. It is not taught at VMAC, but at another location.
Think you have what it takes? Contact Rob.
Mondays, 8pm.
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Photo credit: Shannon Butler