Welcome to Caribbean Dance Explosion!
WOW!!! … but before celebrating just the FINAL PERFORMANCE!
. . . take a moment to consider the work that goes into this final performance!
. . . the first try errors – the pains of near misses – and the sheer grit that drive dance athletes to strive for this level of perfection!
OUR CONGRATULATIONS go out to the V. UNBEATABLE INDIAN DANCE CREW on their continuing triumphant display of PRIDE, PASSION & DEDICATION to their craft!
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS!
CONGRATULATIONS ALSO to the KINGS of India! . . . for Bringing It! at the WOD . . . the Passion! . . . the Pride! . . . the Commitment & Dedication! . . . and for fully Representing their Culture!!!!
BE SURE TO CATCH THIS TRAIN!
WHAT's ON this Week in the CARIBBEAN DANCE COMMUNITY
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FREE-STYLE, LATIN & CULTURAL DANCE EVENTS
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CARIBBEAN & FREE-STYLE DANCES:
- Include all the various cultural, performance and competitive dance styles performed and generally engaged within the Caribbean and world dance communities, including contemporary, free-style & street dances, ballroom & latin, afro & indo caribbean and other cultural dance styles.
BALLROOM & Latin Dances - Medal Tests & Class Examinations:
Training and Assessment Programmes generally follow the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) syllabus with special focus on the Ballroom-Latin Dances:
CLUB-Latin Dances - Medal Tests & Class Examinations:
A special blend of Caribbean Flavor, Rhythm and Styling are added to the various CLUB-Latin Dances that transcend the basic levels set by the various certification and assessment bodies, to help students and tutors alike to develop a professional and achievement pathway to their desired goals.
* See more information on CARIBBEAN & LATIN DANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME.
Free-Style Group-Dance Challenge
- Caribbean Freestyle: Cultural, Hip-Hop & Street Styles (3-6 Dancers);
- Ballroom and Latin: Teams of 2-3 Couples or 4-6 Dancers;
Participants are required to perform a 4 - 5 minutes total dance presentation inclusive of a minimum 3½+ minutes dance performance with all other presentation setup, intro/outro or stage preparation having a maximum duration of 30-40 secs.
Participating groups will perform individually for a combination of Judges Assessments and Crowd Appreciation on the following:
- Group or Team Dynamics - Attire & Presentation for Performance Impact;
- Performance Integrity - Styling, Timing & Impact relative to the selected Dance Style;
- Overall Group Presentation - Harmonization, Synchronization, Transitions and Execution.
. . . more details coming soon . . . !
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Caribbean Free-Style & Cultural Dances
Select your choice of dance styles and classes.
Indo-Caribbean
Afro-Caribbean
Modern-Contemporary
Ballet - Jazz - Tap
Free-Style & Street Dances
Ballroom & Latin Dances
Dance-Fusion Regular Classes
REGISTER FOR TUITION in Caribbean Dance Styles and Rhythms?
Caribbean Cultural Dance Styles - Regular Dance Classes
Free-Style & Street Dances - Regular Dance Classes
Ballroom & Club LATIN Dances - Regular Dance Classes
DanceSize® Fitness & Dance Aerobics - Regular Classes
ENROLL in DANCE-FUSION, Advance FTP Workshops for Stage Performances, Competitions & Tutor Development Programs (TDP)!
Ballroom & Latin Dances
Ballroom & Latin Dances
Salsa / Mambo
Bachata & Rumba
Cha Cha & Merengue
Argentine Tango
Kizomba & Zouk
Swing / Jive / Hustle
Waltz & Samba
DANCE-FUSION - Stage Performance Training
Are you interested in joining our TUTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (TDP) or challenge yourself and show your talent in COMPETITIONS & STAGE PERFORMANCES.
Available Locations / Venues
Available Locations / Venues
CALDATT Studio - POS.
CLX Gym Level II - Center of Excellence (COE) - Macoya.
TBA - Not Currently Available!
Diamond Vale, Diego Martin.
TBA - Not Currently Available!
CURRENTLY BEING SCHEDULES!
Some Final Details
OK Champ . . . Send us your details
Complete the information below and you are good to go:
Confirmation of Your Registration Details
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Organization / Member / Participant / Student - Acknowledgement, Disclaimer & Release
- Represent to CFInc that you the participant or your assignee to the program are in excellent health and physical condition and have no disability or condition that would or should prevent engagement in such activities, or that if deemed necessary, that participation has been approved or so advised by a medical doctor;
- Acknowledge that injury may result from performing exercise routines or engaging in similarly stressful activity;
- Assume the risk of and release and hold CFInc harmless for any liability for any physical or other injury or harm suffered by the participant during, or as a consequence of participating in, the program or performing such exercise routines or engaging in such other strenuous physical activity and agree that neither CFInc nor the facility at which the program is being held, nor any other person involved in organizing or conducting the activity shall have any liability or responsibility for any such injury or harm.
FAST-TRACK Performance (FTP) & Tutor Development Programs (TDP)
Calling all Dance Tutors, Choreographers, Performers and Dance Enthusiasts to the series of Workshop Sessions comprising of an Orientation Workshop, followed by Performance & Choreography Training Workshops in Cultural, Contemporary & Free-Style Dance Styles, Rhythms & Styling (Hip-Hop & Street Dances, Latin, Indo & Afro-Caribbean Folk, etc.).
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
ALL Free-Style and Contemporary Dance Enthusiasts, Advance Dancers, Performers, Choreographers and aspiring Tutors – Workshop Sessions are generally fast-paced and recommended for participants with some experience, lots of confidence and fairly advanced dance skills, or at least 2 years dance performance or tutoring expertise and experience.
Participants completing the workshop series will be provided the opportunity to participate at the various program levels (Focus DF & FTP Training, Special Performance Teams, Tutor Teams, etc.) and the chance to Compete, Perform &/or Tutor in upcoming Special Community Events and Training Programmes. . . For more details and costs . . . . . . more details provided on FTP & TDP DANCE PROGRAMS REGISTRATION PAGE and at the Orientation Workshop Session.
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Caribbean Free-Style & Cultural Dances
Which dance style do you feel most confident performing, choreographing or tutoring?
Indo-Caribbean
Afro-Caribbean
Modern-Contemporary
Ballet - Jazz - Tap
Free-Style & Street Dances
Ballroom & Latin Dances
Ballroom & Latin Dance Styles
Select the Ballroom & Latin Dance Option with the Dance Style That Feel Most Confident Performing?
Salsa / Mambo / Bachata
Rumba / Latin 3-Step
Cha Cha Cha / Merengue
Argentine Tango / Pachanga / Rueda
Kizomba / Zouk / Line Dances
Swing / Jive / Latin-Hustle
Waltz / Samba / Quick-Step
DANCE-FUSION - Stage Performance Training
Are you interested in joining our TUTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (TDP) or challenge yourself and show your talent in COMPETITIONS & STAGE PERFORMANCES.
Available Locations / Venues
Available Locations / Venues
AVAILABLE for REGISTRATION! - CALDATT Studios - POS.
CLX Gym Level II - Center of Excellence (COE) - Macoya.
TBA - Not Currently Available!
TBA - Not Currently Available!
Diamond Vale, Diego Martin.
Currently being Scheduled...
FTP & TDP Workshops Registration
STAGE PERFORMERS, TUTORS, DF-LEVELS II & III - It's time to PUT YOUR DANCE SKILLS & TALENTS FRONT & CENTER . . . JOIN our ADVANCE TRAINING, PERFORMANCE TEAMS & TDP WORKSHOPS and embrace new opportunities to learn and earn doing what you love!
I'm interested in Joining the Dance-Fusion STAGE PERFORMANCE & COMPETITION TEAMS & Advance Dance Workshops - DF LEVEL I.
I am a STAGE PERFORMER / CHOREOGRAPHER and would like to JOIN the ADVANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS for TDP Tutors, Stage Performances & Dance Productions - DF LEVEL II.
I would like to JOIN the DancerSize® Fitness & Aerobics TUTOR TRAINING PROGRAMS - DF LEVELS I & II.
DANCE-FUSION, STAGE PERFORMERS & TDP Workshops
WHICH DANCE STYLE DO YOU FEEL MOST CONFIDENT ABOUT YOUR EXPERTISE?
Caribbean Cultural Dance Styles
Select Your Most Competent / Proficient Ballroom & Latin Dance Styles.
Free-Style & Street Dances
Some Final Details
OK Champ . . . Send us your details
Complete the information below and you are good to go:
Confirmation of Your Registration Details
| Description | Information | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount : | |||
| Total : | |||
Organization / Member / Participant / Student - Acknowledgement, Disclaimer & Release
- Represent to CFInc that you the participant or your assignee to the program are in excellent health and physical condition and have no disability or condition that would or should prevent engagement in such activities, or that if deemed necessary, that participation has been approved or so advised by a medical doctor;
- Acknowledge that injury may result from performing exercise routines or engaging in similarly stressful activity;
- Assume the risk of and release and hold CFInc harmless for any liability for any physical or other injury or harm suffered by the participant during, or as a consequence of participating in, the program or performing such exercise routines or engaging in such other strenuous physical activity and agree that neither CFInc nor the facility at which the program is being held, nor any other person involved in organizing or conducting the activity shall have any liability or responsibility for any such injury or harm.
Your Most Frequently Asked Questions? . . . Answered:
As we have been bombarded with questions from you enthusiastic but nervous carnival revelers and others, we are hoping to respond to as many questions and requests for information. The following are a few of the most frequently asked questions . . . and then some . . . !
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE EXPECTED AT THE WORKSHOPS?
FTP / TDP - Cultural & Free-Style Dance Workshops
1. FTP / TDP - Introductory Dance-Fusion & Cultural Dance Styles Workshop Programme:
- Introduction to Elements of Free-Style Dance Technique;
- Defining Free-Style Competition Structure & Presentation Format;
- Tutoring Elements - Rhythm & Timing, Free-Style Lead & Follow Technique - Communication, Speed, Balance & Control - Level I.
2. FTP / TDP - Performance & Presentation Workshop Programme:
- Mentoring / Tutoring Tips and Techniques for Free-Style Competitions & Performances;
- Free-Style & Performance Partnering - Synchronization, Syncopation, Musicality, Tricks - Level II;
- Mentoring / Tutoring Tips & Free-Style Lead & Follow Technique - Stage & Competition Choreography - Level II.
3. FTP / TDP - Strategic Management & Assessment Programme:
- Performance Management for Stage Presentations & Competitions: Shared Experience & Expertise of All Participants;
- Advance Techniques - "How to avoid mishaps and mistakes!" . . . "Making every step & beat count";
- Performance Administration & Management Tips - Organization, Student & Class Administrative Systems.
- Introduction to the CREATIVE ARTS DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION (CADA) Programme.
Are these workshops for New or Experienced dancers?
Workshops are intended to be fast-paced and as outlined in the session briefing, it is not recommended for absolute beginners as tutors are required to cover a series of technical (technique) as well as newly choreographed pieces at each workshop.
Why are the workshops aimed at advance dancers and tutors?
A key objective of this training is to focus on high performance or advance dance technique and choreography that is true to the genre or dance style. This will enable dancers to perform and compete in a "Free-Style" dance and competitive environment and help to build confidence in music interpretation, musicality, rhythm management and styling.
I'm not ready to compete or teach . . . will I be able to keep up?
Of Course. Competition training begins with the skill, confidence and understanding of the field in which you expect to challenge. The basic training program focuses on these areas before focusing on competitive aspects at later stages of the program.
We believe that these elements will be crucial in getting dancers, tutors and competitors up to the levels of confidence and competence to guide students or themselves challenge Free-Style Dance Competitions in the format that will help dancers and competitors to compete at regional and international levels.
Will I be able to join if I miss the first or any workshop?
Each workshop session will focus on different aspects of the training program, so participants can attend any workshop and benefit from the training curriculum at that session.
Each workshop is however considered to be building blocks of the overall program, so having all the blocks in place will make the building or learning process easier and faster. Don't worry, the team will; help you to catch-up on anything you may have missed.
Can I attend all the workshops on every class day?
Of Course (if you have the stamina) . . . and for challenging yourself you get a special package offer for both sessions . . . (See details on the FTP Registration Page).
What is the benefit of this program to Tutors or Advance Dancers?
As previously discussed, we are hoping to register a group of experienced or sufficient teachable and tutor ready dancers who can be engaged in earning while doing what they love.
If that can be established within the sessions then the opportunity to achieving this goal may be presented sooner for those who are ready and able to embrace the challenge. The programme is nevertheless expected to benefit and work with those who may need some coaching and mentoring in their adaptation to the needs of this calling.
What is expected of participants who have the ability to excel?
Well, we are hoping that everyone will be able to excel, but more importantly, this is an initiation and assessment program of training that we are working to have successful participants upgraded to our DF-Level II (Performers / Competitors) & DF-III (Tutors / Administrators) with access to resources and support tools that are geared to helping them to establish entrepreneurial and income-generating opportunities as desired. For example:
- Tutor trainees are given access to Administrative and Management Training tools;
- Marketing Resources including their own Dance School Website;
- Student Marketing and Administration Support;
- The opportunity and possibility to manage special programs of the organization and more.
Tutors Trainees Needed
Recruiting Tutors Trainees – REGISTER NOW: Tutors and Participants interested in joining a team of Instructors for rotation on island-wide programs get the chance to earn while you get fit and share your learned skills with others. 
Join the training and work towards becoming one of the program instructors or just to get a great workout and be on your way to a healthy & fit.
The Special Tutor Development Programs (TDP) & Fast-Track Training Sessions (FTT) offer participants the opportunity to work with a team of Instructors in conducting Training Assignments – Register for TDP.
Caribbean DancerSize® Fitness Classes
Caribbean DancerSize® Fitness incorporates aerobic interval training with dance movements that are moderately easy to learn because the instructors teach the basic routines using a variety of styles including indo-caribbean and african rhythms, soca, reggae, hip-hop, latin, salsa, reggaeton, belly dancing, flamenco and calypso. Music selections help tone and sculpt the body but feels more like dancing than exercising, don’t worry if you don’t get all the steps right away . . . the idea is to have fun.
- When do the classes start & how long is the class?
- What do I wear to DancerSize class?
- What can I expect when I come to a DancerSize Fitness Class?
- What if I’m not coordinated and I can’t dance!
- What if I’m out of shape and I can’t keep up?
- What kind of people are in your DancerSize classes?
- How will DancerSize benefit me?
Dance-Fusion Performance Training
DANCE-FUSION Stage Performance and Tutor Training Programme is uniquely designed to not only train dance enthusiasts in technical aspects of various popular Free-Style dance disciplines, but also to unlock the potential of aspiring dancers to develop a broad spectrum of professional and business skills and provide an appreciation of the management principles, techniques and expertise required in preparing dance presentations, performances and the development and management of a full stage production.Dance Fusion Performance Training and Development Programme is a special project of the Caribbean Dance Explosion and its member schools, organizations, associates and members . . . REGISTER NOW for DANCE FUSION PROGRAM!
Also RECRUITING – Licensed ZUMBA Fitness, Free-Style, Hip-Hop & Latin Dance Tutors & Trainers – Special TDP-FTT Programs . . . see details or REGISTER NOW to qualify to become a programme instructor.
DF, TDP & FTP Workshops:
Join our Tutor-Training TDP & FTP Workshops for an opportunity to work with and train groups for stage performances and competitions.
Register for Dance-Fusion Performance Training or the Tutor Development Program (TDP) for Advance Dancers, Tutors and Choreographers. . . . See Training Calendar for Schedules & Venues . . .
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FTP & TDP Workshops
Join our Tutor-Training (TDP) Workshops for an opportunity to work and train groups for stage performance and competitions. Register for Dance Fusion Performance Training or the Tutor Development Program (TDP) for Advance Dancers, Tutors and Choreographers.
. . . See Training Calendar for Schedules & Venues . . . .
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