SON WORKSHOP with Lance Lu

Time:  October 10th, Saturday, 1-3pm
Place:  Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave. N.  Room #2 (Blue Bld.)
Cost:  $20

Learn to dance to the sweet, sensuous music of son Cubano.  Son is arguably the most influential music to come out of Cuba and was the foundation of the international dance now known as salsa.

The workshop will cover:

•    Brief history of Son, from its origins in Oriente, to its evolution and influence on contemporary musica Cubana.
•    Basic footwork.  All good dancing begins in the feet and we will clearly explain and demonstrate the proper footwork to provide you with a solid foundation for dancing Son.
•    Afro Cuban movement.  Emphasis on correct body position and movement of the knees,hips,and torso to add Cuban “flavor” to your dancing.
•    Learn to dance Contra Tiempo  (dancing to the clave’, dancing on the “2”).  Expand your ability to hear and feel the music and dance with the clave’.

Please bring non marring dance shoes.  The workshop space has hardwood floors and mirrors.

Instructor:  Lance Lu
For Lance’s dance background, please go to the Instructors & Classes page.  Lance is also a teacher and performer on percussion.  He has recorded and performed with Seattle’s local Son group, SuperSones.  Currently, he is a guest performer with Charanga Danzon.  Lance will bring his knowledge as a professional musician, as well as a dancer, to teaching this workshop.

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