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"Quick List" for 2010 GSDTA INTENSIVES
Schedule for March Intensives will be online on Wednesday, January 27th,
2009.
March 12th thru 15th - 4 day Contemporary Ballroom - Downey, CA Foundation for learning the Unit System and a good start
toward Teacher Certification.
March 18th thru 21st - 4 Day WCS PLUS - Downey, CA.
(March Intensives are limited to 14 participants.
Priority is given to those attending both weekends.)
The West Coast weekend is FAR more effective when
participants attend the Ballroom weekend FIRST, and
then do the SWING Weekend. TOTAL of 8 days training and 2 days free
in-between weekends.
May 14th thru 17th PLUS - KONA - 4 Days with Skippy,
Jordan & Tatiana - plus 1 extra day with Skippy for those seeking certification
- Come early - Stay late & have a Hawaiian Holiday! Details SOON!
June - Jack & Jill O'Rama - Garden Grove, CA. 3-Day Int.
July - 1st thru 5th - PHOENIX Convention - Skippy's 4 hr.
workshops are on Thursday, July 1st. starting at 11am.
July - Miami Magic - GSDTA 5-Day Intensive with Mary Ann Nunez, Sarah
Grusmark, and several GSDTA Guests.
August - Two- 4-Day Intensives similar to March.
October - Halloween Swingthing - in Irvine, Ca.
November - U S OPEN - Wed. Workshop 12 to 4pm
Welcome to
Skippy Blair's
Dance Dynamics
Everything a Dance TEACHER or Dance STUDENT
Wants or needs to know about
"West Coast Swing"
- PLUS:
Contemporary Social Dance -
Cha-Cha - Waltz
Melange - Jump Swing - and More
Adults - Teens - Kids - Plus School Based Programs - Social Dance
Curriculums -
Call LINDA for information - 562-869-8949
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MAY 2010 - Skippy's Farewell Tour to Kona
2009 in Kona was an AMAZING adventure. Comments focused on having SKIPPY,
JORDAN, & TATIANA all together for 4 days, and all talking the same Dance
Language.
What an incredible experience. Out
of 50 participants, 6 took & passed GSDTA Certification. Exams find out not only how much you already
know, but highlight areas that need developing. Exams are by
choice. You do NOT have to be a teacher to take exams. Serious minded
participants attend Intensives: Share the experience with others who love to learn.
Details soon on: Skippy's Farewell Tour to Kona - May, 2010
Latest version of
GSDTA
UNIT CARDS:
It has been exciting to see so many people
"reading" the cards and being able to demonstrate great NEW MOVES. The
Cards have actually changed the way many people are learning to
dance.
Watching the speed & accuracy with which new teachers & students picked up the
"Rhythm
Games" was an exhilarating
experience all by itself.
Check it out at a future GSDTA Dance Intensive.
CARDS are now available - See: "PRODUCTS"
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GSDTA Certification Information LISTED BELOW
Golden State Dance Teachers Association
GSDTA
is in it's 51st year and is the longest running Dance Teachers
Organization, particularly when it comes to WEST COAST SWING.
For over 55 years, much of the evolution
and development of West Coast Swing has
come from the direct efforts of Skippy Blair & other Professional Members of
GSDTA who are part of ongoing West Coast Swing and other DANCE INTENSIVES. Check the INDEX section
for "WEST COAST SWING." - INTENSIVES - and Educational PRODUCTS.
INNOVATIONS such as: Rolling Count - Centering
Knob - Center Point of Balance (CPB) - 3-Toe Base - Dance Rhythms - Single
Tracking - Flash-Lighting Technique - Power Point - Sending Foot - Upper Left
and Upper Right Quadrants, etc.
were born in "Skippy Blair's Dance Dynamics" program.
The reputation for GSDTA, creating top flight teachers
and performers, has
been making dance headlines for over 50 years. The reputation continues, as
does the development
and growth, through Certification training.
We are particularly proud of hearing how FAST the system
produces results. GSDTA wants to publicly thank Jordan Frisbee and
Tatiana Mollmann for all the Kudos we receive about the
Universal Unit
System(R) and our Dance Dynamics(R) program, from all over the world.
Their teaching and incomparable performing abilities have created excitement
everywhere they travel. Currently they are spreading the GOOD NEWS of
"West Coast 101" Competitions. So far, we have had great success in Kona in
May, Jack & Jill O'Rama in June and Miami Magic in July. AND - FRANCE was
great in August.
Happy Dancing - Wherever it is - Whenever it is
ALSO: Check out Skippy's Dance
BLOG:
www.SkippyBlair.blogspot.com
EMAIL:
Skippy@Skippyblair.com
West Coast Swing DVD
Set - 22 Foundation Patterns in West Coast
Swing -
2 Hour,
2-Disc Set - Only
$49.95 for 2 discs -
A particular hit with Teachers all over
the World.
PLEASE - check PRODUCT LINE (left margin) -
for additional products
This 2-hour, 2-disc DVD, covers all 22 Foundation Patterns in West Coast Swing -
(Currently receiving raves
from coast to coast).
Each pattern teaches
a new essential "move" for the leader and the follower. Details
clearly defined. Each move is taught in the proper order for maximum
learning. All this information for only $25 per DVD - (Sold, Part 1 & Part 2 as a pair)
Sample Testimonials:
"I am not a teacher, but armed with this DVD - I know I could teach." - "I found techniques in
the beginning patterns that I had never
heard about before." JD, Seattle - "I have
been
teaching 7 years and I just changed my whole format
to match
your
DVD - My STUDENTS really love it."
PD, San Diego.
(Check Index for more "Testimonials").
PRODUCT LINE (left margin) will tell you more about the "22 Pattern" DVD
Set,
the "SHIM SHAM" DVD, TIMING & PHRASING DVD, the
latest "JUDGING NOTEBOOK" "West Coast 101" - & the new UNIT
CARDS with Rolling Count Cards that stand behind the Rhythms. PLUS other educational
products, as they become available.
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