Ladies Styling and Salsa Shines Workshop by KD

Nothing is more impressive than watching dancers on the floor that not only has the musicality and their cool salsa moves but also their body movements, ladies styling and shines! This is the opportunity to learn some styling and shines and to get noticed on the dance floor!

KD is one of Malaysia's top ladies styling and shine expert who has performed locally and internationally and is known for her ability to break down styling technique in a fun and easy to learn manner.




Details of Workshop
Date: 9th April, Saturday
Time: 4pm - 5.30pm
Rate: RM50/pax

Location: RI Dance Academy

No 173a, Jalan Aminuddin Baki
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur

Landmarks:-
- above massage parlour
- besides Restaurant OK
- behind CIMB Bank
- opposite Maybank & Penang Village

Rhythm Id launches new dance class for April 2011

After the success of their adventure in the Bali Salsa Fiesta 2011, Rhythm Identity is now launching their new dance classes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

1) NEW Zouk Beginners Intake by Jaxen & Cecilia
4th April Monday, 8pm - 9pm

2) NEW Salsa Beginners Intake by Steven & KD
4th April Monday, 9pm - 10pm

3) NEW Bachata Beginners Intake by Harry & Evelyn
6th April Wednesday, 9pm - 10pm

4) NEW Salsa On1 Conversion to On2 by Lion Gak
8th April Friday, 9pm - 10pm

5) NEW Salsa Beginners Intake by Steven & KD
9th April Saturday, 2pm - 3pm

Kindly call in to register for the dance classes at 012-3052847.
Classes to commence with a minimum headcount of 8 pax.

More information available at www.rhythm-id.com

Rhythm Id Makes Malaysian History at Bali Salsa Fiesta 2011

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We bring you the latest happening about the latin dance scene here in Malaysia... from the salsa dance scene to bachata dance scene to zouk dance scene... this is your source of information~!!!

Rhythm Identity Dance Academy, Best lf Latin Flavours has made Malaysia proud~!

They were recently at the Salsa Fiesta Bali 2011 whereby they made Malaysian history as the first Malaysian latin dance school/team/performer to have been given the honour to do the closing performance at an international event out of Malaysia~!!!

Rhythm Identity closed both performance nights with their outstanding performances and did Malaysia proud. They went into the event with a total of 5 performances; a 3-couple zouk group, a 4-dancer ladies salsa shine group, a 6-couple bachata group, a 10-dancer bollywood group and finally a single couple salsa routine to close the final performance of the wonderful event.

Linline Salsa Holidays has done it again with a wonderful and amazing event at the island of Bali whereby participants not only attended workshops by world reknowned instructors, danced the night away, watched superb performances but they also got to enjoy the beauty of Bali in a relaxing holiday style getaway. This is truly a salsa festival unlike any other.

The Bali Salsa Fiesta 2011 saw a host of talented instructors. We have Nestor Manuelian & Katrina Quintal (LDA, Sydney), Lidia McMahon & Raffi (LDA, Sydney), Ulysses & Jasmine (LDA, Sydney), Vineet & Sahibba (India), Alisson & Audrey (Perth), Tse Yi (Singapore), Gupson (Singapore), Reyno (Indonesia) as well as Jaxen & Cecilia (Rhythm Id, Malaysia).

Many thanks should be awarded to the Malaysian team of Rhythm Identity for their effort in putting Malaysia on the international dance scene.

To Harry & Evelyn for the 1st night closing performance with their bachata team consisting of Steven, Mazmi, Jerome, Sharon, Simon, Phoebe, Bani, Christie, Justin and Tsu Yi.

To KD for the ladies salsa shine team consisting of Evelyn, Rachel and Jamalia.

To Evelyn for the bollywood ladies team consisting of KD, Sharon, Helen, Jeannee, Kelly, Mazmi, Phoebe, Christie and Tsu Yi.

To Jaxen & Cecilia for the zouk performance team consisting of Harry, Helen, Jerome and Jeannee.

And finally to Jaxen & Cecilia for the final night's closing performance where they danced salsa to Bon Jovi's It's My Life; a routine inspired by their idols Jordan & Tatiana.

Let's hope there will be more of such a wonderful event as the Bali Salsa Fiesta 2011.

What Makes A Good Dancer; Workshop by Rachel & Cheryl

What Makes A Good Dancer

Workshop by Rachel & Cheryl

Saturday 19th March 2011

What makes a good dance partner?

It can be a simple routine. Some of us do it beautifully. Some do it mechanically. How do you do it?

Have you been practicing the steps so much with your partner until BOTH of YOU can dance well together? BUT you have DIFFICULTIES when you CHANGE partner?

Leader learns to give clear physical cue with clear body weight shift.
Follower learns to read visual and physical cue to sync with the weight shift.

Learn to dance with energy and allow a flow of power, be it in open hold or close hold. Understanding the transfer of weight shift not only within yourself but with your partner and music. It’s all about tension control.

Good social dancers need to feel each other's responses. If your partner cannot feel you, you are not dancing together. You may be doing the (right) steps together but only dancing by yourself.

WORKSHOP #1 @ 2pm
Weight Shift & Self Control
(RM30/pax)

WORKSHOP #2 @ 3pm
Weight Shift w Partner
(RM30/pax)

WORKSHOP #3 @ 4pm
Isolation & Music Flow
(RM30/pax)

1 Class RM30
2 Class RM50
3 Class RM70 

 

Location: RI Dance Academy
173a Jalan Aminuddin Baki
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Contact 012-3052847/012-2937712

http://www.rhythm-id.com/good-dancer-workshop.html

 

Rachel Lim

  

Cheryl Foo

New Dance Classes by RI Dance Academy

RI Dance Academy, the only dance school in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Selangor) who offers a FULL and COMPLETE set of dance course for Salsa, Bachata and Brazilian Zouk-Lambada is launching their new dance class for March 2011.
 

2 March 2011, Wednesday
8.00pm New Salsa Beginners Dance Class by Steven/KD
9.00pm New Bachata Beginners Dance Class by Harry/Evelyn
10.00pm New Zouk-Lambada Dance Class by Jaxen/Cecilia

4 March 2011, Friday
8.00pm New Salsa Intermediate/Advanced Dance Class by Lion Gak (Korea)

5 March 2011, Saturday
7.00pm Salsa Performance Class by Lion Gak

Who are the people behind Rhythm Identity?

1) Steven and KD
- Steven is Malaysia's 2010 Salsa Champion and veteran dance floor social dancer whom everyone in Malaysian salsa scene knows and loves to dance with
- KD is one of Malaysia's top expert in ladies styling who has taught and performed internationally

2) Harry and Evelyn
- Both are Malaysia's 2010 Bachata Champion
- They have performed at an international level and Evelyn has been partnering Rhythm Identity's lead instructor to teach in international events as well

3) Jaxen and Cecilia
- Malaysia's top Zouk-Lambada dance instructor and performer
- They are also the main drivers who grew the bachata dance scene in Malaysia and helped placed Malaysia on the global bachata map
- Jaxen is also Malaysia's 2005 Salsa Champion

4) Lion Gak
- International instructor and performer from Korea who is now teaching for Rhythm Identity
- Has held the Salsa Champion title in Korea and was in the finals of the 2007 World Salsa Championship
- One of Korea's best salsa dancer

RI Dance Academy
173a Jalan Aminuddin Baki
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Contact: 012-3052847
Email: jaxen@rhythm-id.com
Website: www.rhythm-id.com

Connecting with Dance; a Zouk-Lambada Journey w James Quinn-Hawtin

Connection is a magical ingredient in a partner dance. Without connection, a dance will be bland and tasteless. Connection is vital for that special romantic oomph in partner dances. Bachateros are strongly recommended to take this workshop as well.

RI Dance Academy will be hosting a 2-Part Workshop by James Quinn-Hawtin from Brisbane, Australia who will share this connection for dance. James started jazz training as a child and he now specialises in Zouk-Lambada. Attached on our website is his latest performance at Brazil Central Zouk Lambada Congress 2010.

Don't miss this journey through dance and learn new techniques that elevates your dance experience to a whole new level. Great connection with your dance partner will not only enhance the way you dance but also heightens your lead/follow skill in any partner dances. This is truly the workshop to join in 2011!

Workshop Details

10th Feb 2011, Thursday - Shivz Grill, Bangsar
9pm - 10pm     Introduction to Connection..........RM50/pax inclusive 1st drink (non alchoholic)

12th Feb 2011, Saturday - RI Dance Academy
3pm - 4pm        Physical Connection..........RM50/pax
4pm - 5pm        Emotional Connection..........RM50/pax
5pm - 6pm        Musicality..........RM50/pax

13th Feb 2011, Sunday - RI Dance Academy
3pm - 5pm        Zouk-Lambada Beginners Workshop..........RM100/pax
                        (for those who have never learnt Zouk-Lambada)
                        click here for Online registration of the Beginners Workshop and receive a FREE gift!

19th Feb 2011, Saturday - RI Dance Academy
3pm - 4pm        Zouk On The Dance Floor..........RM50/pax
4pm - 5pm        Control, Body Movement & Speed..........RM50/pax
5pm - 6pm        Romantic Zouk-Lambada..........RM50/pax

9pm onwards    RI Social Nite Dance Party w Demo Performance by James Quinn Hawtin

Package Rates

Early Bird Package!!!
Sign up on the 10th and enjoy package discounts!

Workshop on 12th Feb, Saturday         RM130 (RM150 at door)
Workshop on 19th Feb, Saturday         RM130 (RM150 at door)
Workshops on 12th & 19th                  RM230 (RM300 at door)

Private Classes

James Quinn Hawtin is also available to conduct private classes on Zouk-Lambada and also on Connection. All classes will be conducted at RI Dance Academy. Rates per hour is at RM180.

Location of Workshop

All Workshops on 12th, 13th and 19th will be held at:-

RI Dance Academy
173a Jalan Aminuddin Baki
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
- behind CIMB Bank
- opposite Maybank & Penang Village
- besides corner lot Chinese coffee shop named Restaurant OK
- TTDI area next to 1Utama Shopping Complex, not the TTDI area near VADS/Pizza Hut
 Contact Jaxen 012-3052847 or email to jaxen@rhythm-id.com or check our website www.rhythm-id.com

Kindly check http://www.rhythm-id.com/connecting-with-dance.html for the details of the workshop.




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