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Ben Morris
Saturday, April 21, 2012
West Coast Swing Workshops
BEN MORRIS' WEST COAST VIDEOS
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Ben Morris began swing dancing when he was 12. He started teaching in 2003 and now travels the US and abroad to teach, perform, compete, and judge. In the last nine US Opens, Ben
has three 1st place finishes, four 2nd place finishes, and three 3rd place finishes. AMAZING! At the last SwingDiego event, Ben won the Champion's Jack & Jill with Deborah Szekely and took 2nd
in the Champions Strictly Swing with Tatiana Mollman. Ben has a fun dance style, an infectious personality (no flu shot needed), and content rich workshops. In addition to improving his WCS
and learning other dance forms, Ben's wants to bring swing dancing to schools and to improve the Southern California swing dance community as a whole.
Schedule of Events
(prerequisite for classes: basic west coast swing moves)
3:15 - 4:15 Music Speed Changes: How To Modify Your Dance
Ben dances beautifully to both fast music and slow -- learn some of the secrets to this prowess.
4:30 - 5:30 Lead Follower Contact Variety
Learn how switching contact spots can add variety, spice, and musicality to your dance.
5:45 - 6:45 Redirection: This Way To Go That Way
Just when you think you know what Ben's doing, something changes.
6:45 - 7:45 Five Course Gourmet Dinner
Romaine with Cherry Tomatoes, Cashews, Feta Cheese, and a Caesar Dressing,
Carrot Ginger Bisque, Tuscan Bean Soup,
Pulled Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches, and
Pistachio Apricot Three Whole Grain Cookies for dessert.
7:45 - 8:45 Linking Your Patterns
Stay close or bounce back and do fewer of those obligatory anchors.
8:45 - 11:45 Dance with Amazing Demo by Ben and Partner (with Demo dance at 9:45)
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