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Discover the “SECRET FORMULA” that makes the difference between a YES and NO on AGT, that’s used in movies, commercials, and music videos world wide, and is what “DANCE” really is all about. Chicago Dance Factory’s Unique Musicality & Movement Class both educates and embeds the math formulas behind musicality and movement into students. Students learn to use the ABC’s of musicality first in their solo freestyle dancing before attempting to put it into their couples dancing.
Goals can be as simple as wanting to become a musical and fun social dancer to being able to define and demonstrate crucial concepts that judges look for at different levels of competition.
What to Expect:
Can I Just Drop In? YES – Drops In’s are Allowed but to truly embed the concepts, students should attend regularly for an extended period of time.
Learn the latest Bachata Choreography taught by Rachel Stomiany where students focus on movements, isolations, and arm styling. Open to both men and women, this class could lead to a possible future Salsa/Bachata Choreography Team.
Watch here to see a sample of a Bachata Choreo class by Rachel.
Enroll in Salsa University and start developing your Salsa and Bachata skills and knowledge.
Students will progress through the grade levels based on completing the required course work and passing a leveling test.
Level 301 and 401 Students will audition for the “Varsity Team” who will perform Salsa and Bachata routines at Salsa Congresses, Mystic Vines Theater, and dance competitions.
Salsa University is FREE for the month of October.
Salsa University meets at 830 on Tuesday nights. After Salsa U Sessions, there will be a priactice social between 10 and 11. Students are encouraged to come to our Latin Thursdays dance.
Monthly Tuition is $99 and includes the following (cost per session per weekl):
For beginners, this class covers the basic rhythms and shape of the Salsa or Bachata along with a core pattern.
Classes alternate weekly between Salsa and Bachata.
Focusing on either LA Style Salsa or Moderna Bachata with a dash on Sensual, this class first delves into core concepts and variations and adds spice to students repertoires by adding styling, shaping and exciting patterns to take to the club. Class is Salsa on odd weeks of each month and Bachata on even weeks. For Social Level Dancers who already have a comfortable use of the dance.
Practice Party with Music for Salsa, Bachata, with a dash of Cumbia and Merengue
About Us
Not every dance teacher or school is the same. At Chicago Dance Factory, learn from teachers who dance at a level that will give you inspiration by the way they move along with a very clear system they will use to build you into a dancer.
There is more to dancing than learning basic steps and patterns. At Chicago Dance Factory, you can learn movement in a way that will positively change the way you move, play sports, and even walk for the rest of your life.
As a member, you’ll be invited to student functions giving you a chance to meet other students who may become life long friends as well as your “support group”. Our first objective is to help you get dancing at a social level and introduce you to the community.
If your dream is to dance in a show, that can happen with one of our Student Showcase Events where you can invite who ever you wish to attend.
If your dream is to dance in competition, Chicago Dance Factory travels with students to exotic places like Orlando, Nashville, and Las Vegas.
Dancing is one of the best ways to exercise and stay physically fit. Studies show that dancers maintain a higher quality of life as they age both in the mind and physically. Becoming proficient on the dance floor will also greatly build your self esteem. Learning to dance can be one of the most powerful self development skills you can acquire.