We can set up a workshop for your organization for either youth or adults. These can be a one-time
presentation or a series of classes.

Increase your awareness of placement, line, execution, direction, and artistic expression. Change your style and patterns to fit retro Latin, Pop, or Afro-Cuban, through both partner work and freestyle "shines." Can be taught either "on1" or "on2."

Begin with technique exercises to create your own personal expression. Explore various arm and body movements for different patterns, including syncopations. You'll learn a variety of creative shines, while learning how to "think" as you dance, so you come out of any shine "on time" with your partner. From "funky" boogaloo, to jazzy, to Afro-Cuban style, you'll have lots of options to play with. It's food for your brain and body.

Explore the structure and technique of these moves in all 3 dances. The back-spot-turn is important for the man to execute smooth and continuing turns, while the swivels are done in a circular or straight line and accentuate the woman's footwork. These are practical moves that add variety and style. For more advanced dancers.

"Move your feet to the Latin beat!" With roots in Cuba, it's a dance that is hot around the world. Tina will put you through the paces in this very contemporary and challenging dance. Exercise your body and your brain as you learn the structure of the dance, how to break "on 1" or "on 2", footwork for freestyle and turning, and partnering techniques. The men will learn "principles" of leading so they can create combinations and not be "predictable"; while the women will learn techniques for turning and dancing with flair. Plus you'll get freestyle footwork, "shines."

Bring back the romance of the Golden Age of Latin dance. You'll learn technique and beautiful moves that you can do at any ballroom dance or social function. The men will learn practical tips on leading and the women will learn to follow, while dancing with flair and elegance. You'll swivel, turn, do "ochos" and add elements of tango, as well. The bolero and rumba are the foundation for Latin dances such as the cha-cha-cha and salsa. These are very popular and versatile dances that can be slow and elegant or faster, with an Afro-Cuban beat. They have many similarities. Luis Miguel, Gloria Estefan, and Dean Martin are examples of artists who sing rumba rhythms.

Swing dance to blues, jazz, rock, and big band music. Learn this versatile all-American dance in both single-time and triple-time swing. Single-time swing is the original jazz-style from the '40's that's more elegant and not "jumpy. The foxtrot has been popular since 1913 and is the foundation for ballroom dance. Check out Tina's instructional videos, Swing, level 1 and Foxtrot--Line-of-Dance patterns, level 2.

Haven't you been to a social function, and there was a small floor put into the banquet room? You can't do ballroom-style foxtrot and try to "run around" all over people. So learn a foxtrot style that's perfect for a small dance floor, which Tina calls "lounge foxtrot." It's a cool way to sway to Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and other crooners. You'll incorporate twinkles, unwinds, sways, turns, and lots of patterns that keep you moving in a small area.

It's a two-count dance that can either be danced in a small area or can travel. It's a popular dance for many of the songs that wedding couples choose. Often times you'll go to a function and the DJ will play some beautiful old and new "slow songs," for which this dance is perfect--instead of just swaying back and forth.

From the Charleston, to the Can-Can, to Afro-Cuban, and Ballroom--Tina will create and coach a group or couple dance number. If a Cotillion or Presentation Ball is the function, then Tina can choreograph the cotillion waltz and other formations.