Professional dancer, instructor and choreographer, Adrian Medina was born in Havana, Cuba and was trained at the most elite dance companies in Cuba including the Narciso Medina Dance School and the world famous Tropicana Musical and Dance School where he received degrees in Modern, Contemporary and Afro-Cuban dance.

Having performed with the Australian Opera, worked as a performance lecturer at the Adelaide Institute of TAFE and participated at the biggest Latin dance events in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, Adrian is truly a master of Cuban dance.

We are extremely excited to have Adrian share his knowledge and energy with us!

WORKSHOPS

SATURDAY 2nd MAY – ALL SATURDAY CLASSES ARE NOW FULL

11:30– 12:30 Rumba (Open Level)
Unique to Cuba, Rumba is a meld of African rhythms and flamenco influences. Elements of rumba are commonly integrated into Cuban salsa. This workshop will help you to ground yourself to the beat of the music and develop your body movements.

12:50– 1:50 Salsa Partner work with Cuban Styling
(Intermediate)
Learn how to dance like they do in Cuba! This workshop will teach you how to break away from just doing turn pattern after turn pattern and add a bit of Cuban flavour to your dancing.

2:00– 3:00 Rueda (Intermediate)
Time to learn some fun new turn patterns!

SUNDAY 3rd MAY

10:30– 11:30 Son (Open Level) ONLY SPACES FOR LEADS REMAINING
One of the traditional partner dances that salsa evolved from with a beautiful and elegant style.

11:40– 12:40 Orishas/Afro (Open Level)
Afro-Cuban dancing that represents each of the Orishas. Learn different movements that help to unlock the body and gain coordination, and musicality.

1:00– 2:00 Salsa Suelte (Open Level)
Non-partnered salsa class incorporating all forms of Cuban dance styles (e.g. son, cha-cha, afro etc). Guaranteed to make you sweat!

COST

Early Bird Price: $20 per workshop or all 6 for $110.
Price from 6th April: $25 per workshop or all 6 for $130.

VENUES

Saturday: John Colvin Stand on the Cenotaph (Hobart Regatta grounds). You turn off the highway, follow the road (last bit on foot for the less adventurous) to the end where you will find a grand stand (John Colvin Stand) and enter the building from the front – the dance studio is in and to your left.
Sunday: Phoenix Danze Studio, at the back of city hall. Please use side entrance on Campbell St and come up the stairs.
Saturday Night Party: 8:30-11:30pm at Wesley Hall (56-58 Melville St). Entry $10. BYO drinks.

PAYMENT

BOOK AND PAY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE. Refunds will be issued if class size is exceeded (sorry to those who miss out).

1. Register and pay at Thursday Night Salsa (The Italian
Club, North Hobart), or
2. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the following bank
account and please email through your class
registration details

EFT
Institution: Members Equity
Name: J Holtzclaw
BSB: 944600
Account: 466-996-675

Reference Text: please include your name so we know who has paid
+ Email:
Send email to “john.holtzclaw@education.tas.gov.au” indicating which classes you have paid for.

What else do I need to know?

– CLASS SIZE will be restricted so book early to avoid disappointment
– There will be NO DOOR SALES this helps us to reduce administration on the day.
– LUNCH: BYO.
– DRINKS: BYO. NO GLASS (glasses or glass bottles) allowed in the room as this is a condition of use when hiring the studio.
– If you CANNOT MAKE A CLASS then please let us know as early as you can as we may be able to find a replacement (there will likely be someone missing out who would love to take your place).
– SHOES: Please wear proper dance shoes or shoes with soft soles (suede or leather).