Workshops

"Chicago" & "Nine" Workshop Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 2:00 - 3:00 pm Christie Manning is a very well known dancer, instructor and choreographer. She used to teach Pussycat Dolls at iDance and we're happy to have her back teaching this workshop with her signature sassy style! "Chicago" & "Nine"... from the stage, to the screens, to iDance! "Nine" is a Tony Award winning Broadway musical, currently singing and dancing on the big screen! It follows the life of a famous Italian director, Guido Contini, as he struggles to find harmony in his professional & personal life while engaging in dramatic relationships with his wife, his mistress, his muse, his agent & his mother. The movie is directed by Rob Marshall, who also brought us "Chicago", which also has stunning dance cinematography. Here's your chance to pretend you're part of the "cast" instead of just the audience. If you like the pussycat dolls and burlesque classes, you'll LOVE this workshop!

Modelling Workshop Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 Sunday, Apr 25, 2010 Sunday, Jul 25, 2010 Sunday, Oct 24, 2010 2:00 - 4:00 pm This workshop is designed for Figure B student models iDance drop-ins are welcome! Do you want a signature style that is unmistakably yours? Gain body awareness and self confidence in this two hour workshop. Learn about posture and posing. Practice walking from a dancer's perspective. Learn grace, movement and balance for those quarter turns and model turns. This workshop will teach you the skills to take your modelling to the next level!

Dance Hall Workshop Sunday, Jan 31, 2010 2:00 - 3:00 pm If you missed Onika's videography class last month (when she taught us some moves from Sean Paul's most popular music videos), you don't want to miss her again! Onika Powell is a trained hip hop dancer and has a natural talent and passion for Reggae. She has studied under Luther Brown (SYTYCD), among others, and has entertained and performed at various live stage shows and award shows dancing back-up for artist such as Sean Paul and Kardinal Offishall. Onika has done videos for almost everyone from Rihanna to Puff Daddy. Her dancing has also taken her to acting as she has been featured in the movies Honey, How She Move and more recently in the film Step. Onika is only in Vancouver for a short period of time so don't miss this class!

Salsa for Couples Workshop Sunday, Feb 14, 2010 2:00 - 3:00 pm It's Valentine's Day so combine your two loves (assuming it's your significant other & dancing) and attend our Salsa for Couples workshop! You will learn the basic salsa steps (forward and back basic, side basic), connection and frame as well as leading or following basic turn patterns and change of place turns - be ready to laugh and have fun!

Flashdance Workshop Sunday, Mar 7, 2010 2:00 - 3:00 pm Brace yourself for a massive dose of nostalgia, 80's style. Wear your leg warmers for the Flashdance warm-up and learn a portion of the "audition" dance. Big hair is optional (but recommended).

Black Eyed Peas "Flash Mob" Workshop Sunday, Apr 11, 2010 2:00 - 3:00 pm Going to the concert in Vancouver on Sunday, April 11? Get it started at iDance! Learn the Flash Mob routine to "I Gotta Feeling" as seen on Oprah!

Jumps & Turns Workshop Sunday, May 16, 2010 Sunday, June 13, 2010 2:00 - 3:30 pm This is a jazz technique workshop designed to help you learn the most contemporary jazz tricks. Learn the turns & jumps in slow motion, in an easy-to-follow breakdown for every step - and then just add air!

Cheer Dance Workshop Sunday, August 29, 2010 3:00 - 4:00 pm This is the ultimate feel-good class of the summer! Join us to learn a cheer dance routine from a Vancouver All Star cheerleader. No stunts, jumps or tumbling - just fast-paced choreography taught gradually in a step-by-step format. Bring it on!