Private and Semi private classes with Ari Levitt

Transform Your Dance Weekend with Ari Levitt – Oct 3rd – 5th

Want a private class, or a more advanced class? When not teaching our Transform Your Dance workshop, Ari is available for private, semi-private and small group lessons. There will be opportunities Friday, and limited opportunities Sunday and Monday.

Rates:

1 Couple (same for single person as well) = $90/hr ($45/person if partnered)
2 Couples = $140/hr (= $35/person)
3 Couples = $180/hr (= $30/person)
4 Couples = $200/hr (= $25/person)
5 Couples = $200/hr (= $20/person)
6 Couples = $200/hr (= $17/person)
7 Couples or more = $15/person (this just becomes a group class)

He’ll teach whatever you want to learn. Looking for ideas? Here are some popular choices:

Intro to Blues-Waltz -- Some of the best blues music is in waltz rhythm. Learn how to create syncopate movement and how to flow in and out of waltz rhythm utilizing all of the techniques and foundations of both blues and waltz.

Tango'd Up In Blues-- Explore how tango rhythm is frequently inherent in blues music, and how movement appropriate to that rhythm can be applied to your dance. Embellish what you know of blues or tango already by learning to cut the floor with sultry tango footwork and spicy latin breaks that are easily inserted into your blues styling. A great way to broaden your dance horizons!
Slow Blues -- Blues Foundations and the Art of Close-Connection: Essential for mastering the art of lead/follow connection, and compression, extension and stretch techniques that apply not only to blues and WCS, but to all dance forms, all the while learning fun rhythms, footwork, jazz steps, and patterning to a variety of classic and contemporary Slow Blues and early American Jazz music.
Higher Energy Blues -- Walking Blues and an Introduction to Blues-Kizomba: Put the cool in your steps with these fun, higher-energy, walking blues variations. Learn to dance to more up-tempo blues music, blending the art of close-connection with floor movement and styling. Learn elements of Fusion and Kizomba blues, two very beautiful free-style, close-connection, smooth and relaxed dance forms that combine elements of tango, bachata, and blues.
Big Blues Moments for Small Back Spaces - great ways to shine, style, and play on a crowded dance floor. We'll delve into fun, playful solo steps and couples movements that help shape the blues aesthetic, always being mindful of how to match the energy between two partners, and how to be considerate of the space around you. A major emphasis will be on solo & partner energy and connection which are the cornerstones of playful improvisation.

Other Possibilities include Blues-WCS fusion, Intro to blues-latin fusion, Salsa or Cha Cha or Rhumba blues-fusion

Contact me if you're interested! Email or add a note below.