Friday-Sunday, November 20-22,2009
Donald Kuntz' Residence in Kaumana City
(Directions provided upon registration)
Beginners welcome but should start with Friday's session if possible. Partners welcome but not essential.
Friday, November 20
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Balboa Foundations
Saturday, November 21
10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Balboa and Bal-Swing I
1:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Balboa and Bal-Swing II
Sunday, November 22
10:00 a.m. - Noon Continuing Techniques for Balboa and Bal-Swing
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Instructor's Choice
Class Descriptions
Balboa is a street, partner dance that evolved around the social dance floors in Southern California (originally on the Balboa Peninsula, where it got its name) to big band swing music. Pure Balboa is done in a very tight position with intricate footwork and a distinct, shuffling motion. Bal-Swing (originally a seperate dance known simply as 'swing') is today related but done in an open position with more movement and a full complement of breaks and turns. Although done to all tempos, Balboa is especially well suited to faster music.
David crafts his classes to accomodate his students, and will introduce techniques and moves that build on each other in each of the sessions. Beginners should start with the Friday evening and/or Saturday morning sessions to gain an understanding of the basic footwork and connection. Experienced dancers are also encouraged to attend the full workshop, starting on Friday, as David will work with you on technique and quality of movement.
Depending on student interest and abilities, the sessions will cover such topics as:
---Pure Balboa, up-count and down-count footwork.
---Concepts which add interest to Pure Bal, such as changing patterns, upper body dynamics and musicality.
---Common and unusual ad-lib steps to dress up your Pure Bal.
---Transitions to tie moves together
---Bal-Swing moves to take you out of closed position, such as lollies, cross-breaks, swivels and throw-outs.
---Fancy footwork to enhance the excitement of the dance.
About the Instructor
A self-described "geek-turned-professional-dancer," David Rehm specializes exclusively in the partnered swing dances, Lindy and Balboa, and is widely considered one of the top Balboa dancers and instructors in the world. He is regulary featured teaching and judging at the most prestigious events dedicated to those dances throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
In addition to numerous other awards, in 2006 David captured both the American and European Balboa titles (with two different partners) by winning the American Classic Balboa Championship and the Euro Bal Cup. He is also the creator and co-host of The Experiment, " the world's most intimate and intensive Balboa workshop," as well as the founder of the Northeast Balboa Corridor (NEBC) project. David is best known for his ability to capture and teach both broad thematic abstractions and technical details, all in the form of conceptual principles.
David comes to Hawaii in 2009 from engagements in South Korea. For more on his schedule, see www.davidrehm.com
Private Lessons
Private lessons will be available by pre-arrangement on Friday, Nov. 20, and possibly after the weekend sessions. The cost is $90 per person or couple. Please contact Andie if you're interested.
What to bring, what to expect
If you have a partner, great! If not, come anyway, as partners will be rotated to give everyone experience. Bring clean, smooth-soled dance shoes; you'll want to be able to slide your feet easily and also protect Don's lovely hardwood floor!www.davidrehm.com
Bring lunch (for yourself or edibles to share), drinks and snacks; there are no restaurants in Kaumana City!
Questions?
Questions? Phone Andrea Gill 959-8216 (eves), or 315-5475 (cell) or email hilohepcats@gmail.com
Registration
Preregistration is requested; payment must be received by Nov 16 for the discount. The first prices listed below are for preregistration; the second are for payment at the door.
Off-island dancers may pay the preregistration rate at the door (but please let Andie know you're coming!) With enough notice, we may be able to provide housing in Hilo.
Payment should be in cash or checks made out to "Andrea Gill"
We regret that we are unable to refund your preregistration should you be unable to attend, but you may send another student in your place.
PREREGISTRATION FORM
Name(s): ______________________________ ______________________________ ______
Mailing Address: ____________________ ______________________________ _________
City: ______________________________ ____ Zip: _______________________________
Telephone (day): ________________________ (eve ): _____________________________
Email address: ____________________ ______________________________ _____________
Payment is enclosed for
Balboa Foundations ____ people x $15/$20 per person = ______
Bal & Bal-Swing I ____ people x $25/$35 per person = ______
Bal & Bal-Swing II ____ people x $25/$35 per person = ______
Continuing Techniques ____ people x $25/$35 per person = ______
Instructor's Choice ____ people x $25/$35 per person = ______
OR, all 5 dance classes ____ people x $100/$150 per person = ______
Total enclosed: $____________
Checks should be made out to “Andrea Gill” and mailed to Andrea Gill at 95 Hoaloha Street, Hilo 96720. Checks must be received by Novemnber, 16 2009, to confirm your preregistration rates, otherwise drop-in rates apply.