300 De Haro, btwn 16&17th streets
San Francisco, California 94103

Sunday, July 15

2-3pm: Bachata/Merengue Cornerstone (beginner level)

You'll learn basic movements and the Dominican dance movement concept. You'd learn basic drills and exercises to help you build a good foundation in these dances. Learn when to tap and when to bump. Learn timing. Learn some of the original merengue and bachata moves. This workshop is required for all beginners and even intermediates.

3-4pm: "The Truth About Connection" - Bachata/Merengue Progressive (intermediate)

Bachata and Merengue are intimate dances. Proper Connection is a must! THE HEAD-TO-TOE CONNECTION! You will learn the secret of leading and following. Learn to use the whole dance floor. Advance movements with body rolls, shoulder rolls and hip shakes. Learn Close Range motion with sexy moves. Learn creative advance and modern moves. When to pause during the music. When to apply certain moves during a dance and much more. This is as advance as it gets!

Block Party, $15 per workshop

Who is Rodchata?

Rodney "Rodchata" Aquino is a popular and entertaining dance instructor in the United States. He is the founder of Salsagang.com and CEO of Rodchata Enterprises and La Luna Clubs. His new projects, iBachata.com & Dance2Success.com, are coming soon. He had been dancing Latin dance for 13 years. He holds a Masters Degree in Psychology, a certified Personal Fitness Trainer and holds 4th Degree Black Belt in the Martial Arts. You can read his dance articles on Rodchata.com. You can also contact him at [email protected]

Official Website: http://www.metronomedancecenter.com

Added by Infofreak on June 27, 2007

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