|
Bringing you two amazing opportunities to learn the art of dancing in heels. We are offering 2 tracks in this program.
The first, is a foundation class open to all levels including beginners and all dance styles. Dance Heels with Tara Brown is the perfect class for dancers to become skilled at dancing in a heel. If you have never tried a heels class before this is the perfect class for you to learn the foundation and technique. Even if you are an experienced heels dancer, this is your opportunity to sharpen your technique and take your dancing to the next level. The second is a choreography challenge for the intermediate and advanced level dancer. Learn choreography from 3 of our local instructors plus one guest instructor from Los Angeles. You will get to be in a professionally shot Burju Shoes video at the end plus a live performance on the beautiful Boston Salsa Fest professional stage. |
Take one or both tracks for an ultimate weekend of fun, learning technique, and being inspired. This is great for the more experienced dancer that is ready for a challenge and would love to be in a professional video and perform live.
The instructors
|
Shirlene Quigley
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Shirlene Quigley booked her first job as one of the original uhh ohh girls in Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love” music video at 18 years old. Since then she has been working non stop as a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer. Dancing around the world on live stages,television, film, & commercials. With artists such as Beyonce, Lizzo , Rihanna, Missy Elliot, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, Destiny’s Child, Mary J bilge, and much Isley brothers. You can currently catch her on Amazon’s Prime brand new series, “watch out for the big grrrls”, streaming now. Check out her promo here |
|
Tara Brown
Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher and Certified Life Coach from Brooklyn, New York. She started dancing at the age of three but began her serious training at the age of nine at The School at STEPS. By the age of twelve, Tara became one of the youngest members of Dancewave Company, a repertory dance company where she performed the works of Mark Morris, David Dorfman, Donald Byrd, Doug Varone and Trisha Brown. Tara attended the Professional Performing Arts School where she trained at the well known Alvin Ailey Dance School. After high school, Tara attended The University of Massachusetts (Amherst) and graduated in 2013 where she obtained her BFA in Dance and BS in Psychology. Check out her promo here |
|
RichardXO
I started my dance/heels journey almost 2 years ago and it has changed my life. The way the heels and the choreo and the music make me feel is indescribable. Not having a background at dance was hard at first when I was starting out as a choreographer. Throughout the years I’ve discovered my own style that’s ME. My choreography is a mix of really all genres and styles of dance that I have learned throughout the years! It could be from a cute boppy combo to a sexy flow vibe! My goal is to always make you feel accomplished and confident in what you do in class! It’s never about nailing the moves but really about having fun and allowing your body to be free. Check the promo here |
|
Emily Chandra Wiswell
Emily has a BA in dance from Dean College and has also studied at the Ailey School in New York City. She has danced professionally in New York and Boston in modern, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theater. Her work has been featured on NBC Boston and The Anything For Love, and Bold Like Her podcasts. Emily Chandra is the founder of Seacoast Stilettos, an inclusive dance movement focused on helping people from all backgrounds reclaim their power through dance. Take a peek of her talent Here |
Challenge descriptions - Prices and Schedule
THE DANCE CHALLENGEs WILL SELL OUT, PLEASE REGISTER TODAY !
Track #1 - Dance Heels with Tara Brown
Class Description: Foundation class for those new to heels and those wanting to sharpen their technique. Dance Heels is open to all levels, whether you’re a beginner and never danced in heels before or want to dance professionally. My class begins with a warm up consisting of crunches, isolations and stretches. We then move on to cover heels basics/fundamentals and walks across the floor. For the remainder of the class we learn and practice a heels combination that applies fundamentals, teaches musicality and encourages each dancer to find their own voice and individuality.
What to expect: I am passionate about this style because it healed me at a time I needed it. Dancing in heels makes me feel so confident and powerful and it is my mission for everyone who takes my class to feel just that. My class is about way more than just learning a series of steps, it’s about learning who you are and how to work towards being your truest self. I believe whatever you discover and accomplish in a studio will translate into the rest of your life. You can expect to leave class having learned basics to be applied to other styles, feeling more confident in your heels and having fun!
*Salsa and Bachata dancers if you are looking to have more confidence dancing in your heels, this class will teach you techniques that help strengthen your ankles and legs while improving your balance.
Prices
$75 Track #1 only
$60 Add-on to a BSF full pass
Class Description: Foundation class for those new to heels and those wanting to sharpen their technique. Dance Heels is open to all levels, whether you’re a beginner and never danced in heels before or want to dance professionally. My class begins with a warm up consisting of crunches, isolations and stretches. We then move on to cover heels basics/fundamentals and walks across the floor. For the remainder of the class we learn and practice a heels combination that applies fundamentals, teaches musicality and encourages each dancer to find their own voice and individuality.
What to expect: I am passionate about this style because it healed me at a time I needed it. Dancing in heels makes me feel so confident and powerful and it is my mission for everyone who takes my class to feel just that. My class is about way more than just learning a series of steps, it’s about learning who you are and how to work towards being your truest self. I believe whatever you discover and accomplish in a studio will translate into the rest of your life. You can expect to leave class having learned basics to be applied to other styles, feeling more confident in your heels and having fun!
*Salsa and Bachata dancers if you are looking to have more confidence dancing in your heels, this class will teach you techniques that help strengthen your ankles and legs while improving your balance.
Prices
$75 Track #1 only
$60 Add-on to a BSF full pass
Only 40 spots available, Track 1. |
Track #2 - Choreography Challenge
Learn a choreography medley with 4 amazing instructors over 3 days and perform it both live and for a professional video. Three of the best heels dancers from Massachusetts and one guest instructor from California come together to create an epic medley performance. Here is your chance to train with some of the best! You will leave this experience having grown as a dancer, inspired as a human and confident AF in your heels!
Who this class is for:
- Latin dancers who are ready to try Heels Commercial Dance.
- Dancers familiar with Heels classes who are ready to perform on video and in front of a live audience (optional of course).
- All levels are welcome. Learn what you can at your pace. It will be a challenge and you will be pushed to grow as a dancer.
- People looking for a safe and welcoming space to gain confidence dancing in a heel.
What you get:
- 6 hours of dance training with 4 fantastic instructors/choreographers.
- Meet and Greet to chat with your instructors and Burju Perez and ask questions about heels, the industry or how to be confident in a heel.
- Opportunity to be in a professionally shot video which you will get a copy of to keep or share as you wish (optional)
- Opportunity to perform live on a beautiful, professional stage, in front of an audience, at the Boston Salsa Fest (optional)
- Free event T-shirt to remember this amazing experience.
- $20 gift card from Burju Shoes to use anytime during the event or up to 6 months after.
- Admission to the shows and night parties Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Admission to 1 Boston Salsa Fest Workshop to try out a Salsa, Bachata or other style dance.
Prices:
Learn a choreography medley with 4 amazing instructors over 3 days and perform it both live and for a professional video. Three of the best heels dancers from Massachusetts and one guest instructor from California come together to create an epic medley performance. Here is your chance to train with some of the best! You will leave this experience having grown as a dancer, inspired as a human and confident AF in your heels!
Who this class is for:
- Latin dancers who are ready to try Heels Commercial Dance.
- Dancers familiar with Heels classes who are ready to perform on video and in front of a live audience (optional of course).
- All levels are welcome. Learn what you can at your pace. It will be a challenge and you will be pushed to grow as a dancer.
- People looking for a safe and welcoming space to gain confidence dancing in a heel.
What you get:
- 6 hours of dance training with 4 fantastic instructors/choreographers.
- Meet and Greet to chat with your instructors and Burju Perez and ask questions about heels, the industry or how to be confident in a heel.
- Opportunity to be in a professionally shot video which you will get a copy of to keep or share as you wish (optional)
- Opportunity to perform live on a beautiful, professional stage, in front of an audience, at the Boston Salsa Fest (optional)
- Free event T-shirt to remember this amazing experience.
- $20 gift card from Burju Shoes to use anytime during the event or up to 6 months after.
- Admission to the shows and night parties Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Admission to 1 Boston Salsa Fest Workshop to try out a Salsa, Bachata or other style dance.
Prices:
- $199 for BSF full pass holders.
- $245 early bird price through end of June
- $275 if available
Only 40 spots available, Track 2 |
HEels Challenge Schedule
Track #1 - Pre-registration required
DATE / TIME |
Track #1 in Room 5 |
SATURDAY, AUG 20th 2pm - 3:30pm |
Track #1 Dance Heels with Tara Brown |
SUNDAY, AUG 21th 2pm - 3:30pm |
Track#1 Dance Heels with Tara Brown |
Track #2 - Pre-registration required
DATE / TIME |
Track #2 Room 6 |
Room |
FRIDAY, Aug 19th 7:30 - 9:00pm |
Track #2 Emily Chandra |
|
SATURDAY AUG 20th 3:30pm - 4:30pm |
Track #2 Meet and greet / Q&As |
|
SATURDAY AUG 20h 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
Track #2 Shirlene Quigley |
|
SATURDAY AUG 20h 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
Track #2 Tara Brown |
|
SUNDAY, AUG 21th 4:00 - 5:30pm |
Track #2 RichardXO |
|
SUNDAY, AUG 21th 5:30pm |
TECH REHEARSAL Closed to the Public |
|
SUNDAY, AUG 21th 6:00 - 7:30pm |
Track #2 Video Shoot |
|
SUNDAY, AUG 21th 8:00pm |
EVENING SHOWCASE |
Questions? Please contact us at info@bostonsalsafest.com.
