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REGISTER NOW for our 2019 Dance Programme!  
. . . and start FEELING, LOOKING & DANCING like a STAR!!!

Discover the Passion of the Argentine TANGO, Caribbean Smooth Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Zouk / Kizomba, Cha Cha, Rumba & Latin 3-Step and more . . . Dance Styles, Technique & Musicality . . .  see "Programmes & Schedules" TABs for more!

1. REGISTER NOW for Certification Coaching Programmes (IDTA, ISTD, DIVIDA (Dvida), DanceSport, etc.) & Special International Certifications in Dance Studies for Dance Tutors, Schools, Achievers & more - (All Optional).

2. GOLD or PLATINUM CLUB Memberships available now and loaded with goodies . . . GIFT a MOM, DAD or FRIEND a lifestyle boost and escape - contact us to get yours!

3. We’re inviting skilled and seasoned dancers, tutors or groups wishing to join Stage Performance Teams, TDP & FTP Programmes or our Tutor, Coordination & Administrative Teams . . . Contact Us at (868) 627 4237, FaceBook, QUICK UPDATE Message Board. 

Ballroom & Club LATIN DANCE Coaching & Certification Programmes

BALLROOM-Latin Dances - Medal Tests & Class Examinations:
- ABDA generally follows the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) syllabi with special focus on the Ballroom-Latin Dances and a few of our Ballroom Favorites:
  -  Rumba (Int'l & Amer.), Waltz, Swing / Jive;
  -  Samba, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha (Int'l.);
  -  Argentine TANGO, Latin Line-Dances.

CLUB-Latin Dances - Medal Tests & Class Examinations:
- We add our special blend of Caribbean Flavor, Rhythm & Styling to the various CLUB-Latin Dances, that transcend the basic to advance levels set by the various certification and assessment bodies, to help students and tutors alike to excel to high-performance, professional and an accelerated achievement pathway to their desired goals:
  -  Merengue, Bachata, Zouk / Kizomba;
  -  Latin 3-Step, SALSA (On 1 & 2), Pachanga;
  -  NYC, LA & Cuban Styling SALSA & Rueda;
  -  Latin Hustle, Cha Cha (Amer./Club-style)

1.   REGISTER NOW for CLUB-Latin Certification & Coaching Programmes – for those wishing to Challenge Dance Certification Programmes in the coming period.

2.   Can you Get Up To Speed and Ready For the STAGE & LIVE Performances??? . . . Get Ready for the Resurgence of the MAESTROS - the "Men in Black" . vs . the "DIVAs"

. . . Inviting Seasoned Dancers & Choreographers who are fearless, confident, skilled and ready to perform, compete, teach or simply excel and rise to the challenge of mastering 0-60 Performance Choreography in a broad range of dance styles . . . be a Performance MAESTRO or DIVA! . . . all welcomed.

. . . Performance & Choreography Training & Rehearsals . . . for interested dance enthusiasts, performers, groups, tutors and advanced dancers . . . so get on board now and be a part of live stage performances!

. . . B&L Performance Dances:  Rumba / Latin 3-Step, Hustle, Salsa / Rueda, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Kizomba / Zouk, Argentine Tango & Latin Dance-Mix Performances!

3.  FTP / TDP Performance & Tutor Training Workshops - REGISTER NOW!

ABDA Members Club Benefits
GOLD  & PLATINUM  Member Cards ($300) or Special PLATINUM PRO  Membership - ($350) for qualified members.

Get Your Membership & GIFT CARDS loaded with great benefits including:

1. Access to Special Bonus Class Credits & FREE Classes;
2. 10-20% Special Discounts on ABDA Events & Activities;
3. Guest-Passes for the introduction of New Attendees;
4. Make-up Sessions for missed Class Package Sessions;
5. Access to any Class Venue for Class Package Attendance;
6. Exclusive Access to Special Workshops & Classes (Platinum Members);
7. NOTE:  Membership Cards remain current or valid for concurrent monthly class attendance.  Any concurrent breaks will attract a card Renewal Fee.  REGISTER NOW and select GOLD or PLATINUM Membership.

So we have been learning from our students just as much as they have been learning from our B&L Dance Crash-Course and Dance Classes in general, . . . more importantly, we have been made aware that our "FREE-STYLE Dance Programmes" seem to now be categorized as it's own “Teaching Style”.

Although this is a new concept to get our heads around (since all tutoring should at least follow some standardized technical or structural process), as we learn more from these shared class experiences, we are further amazed by the Eureka expressions when a previously learned dance sequence (or dance move) suddenly comes together, particularly for the more active dancers (i.e., those that have been dancing and attending other classes for some time).

Getting to the point . . . after learning so much from our students and their feedback, we can now concede that we do have an apparent “Teaching Style”, so I thought I would at least try to highlight some key elements to our approach and philosophy to our Dance Tutoring & Classes:
1. Learning fundamental technique is more important than learning a sequence of steps or moves;
2. Fundamental technique begins with understanding Music, Rhythm & Timing . . . “what are you hearing and dancing to?”;
3. Ensure that you and your dance partner enjoy dancing even more than you enjoy the music . . . (no easy feat when you believe that you have to think about the myriad of sequences, steps and moves! . . . an approach that is diametrically opposed to our now conceded “Teaching Style”);
4. Learning to Dance (our) “FREE-STYLE” FORMAT (‘Teaching-Style’) is about understanding 5 tenets - Rhythm, Timing, Execution, Lead & Follow.

We believe, wrapped-up in these four (4) elements & five (5) tenets, are the key to learning all the various dance styles, moves and sequences to allow a fun experience and enjoyment for both you and your dance partner.

Injecting the missing ingredients . . . we appreciate that the thought of “starting over” is a bit nerve-wracking, and although we can literally lay 100’s of “new moves” and "dance sequences" on our students, we are less likely to take this approach until the above elements & tenets can be appreciated and explored by new (& old) dance enthusiasts, beginners or experienced dancers.

That being said, our class philosophy and focus is on ensuring that students have fun learning to dance and even more fun dancing in the first instance . . . and then can confidently enjoy dancing and executing all the new stuff they learned . . . so come join the fun . . . Cheers! - ABDA Admin.

Thank You All for making it Memorable!

1. Thanks to the DJs for the Great Music and mood all night long!
2. Thank you for the Colours that kept the spirit and mood colourful and light!
3. Thank you to our Sponsors for contributing to the excitement and success of the event:  AS Brydens, VEMCO, RoyTec, CALDATT, Dance Explosion, Amigos Bailadores, ComDevCorp & NABDATT;
4. To you our patrons and attendees whose feedback and enjoyment have been overwhelmingly positive and gracious! . . . and to the hard working crew who had to balance work and play all nite long . . . With LUV from ABDA!

HEADS UP 1 – Lots of things to catch-up on and new ground to cover so spread the word . . . check out our class schedules and full calendar for class locations and Special Training Activities and Workshops on the various weekdays so those interested in being a part of these programmes please feel free to contact us for more details at (868) 627 4237. HEADS UP 2 – Get Ready and in gear for the “SPOT-CASH” Free-Style Ballroom & Latin Dance Challenge . . . join our Dance Programme and get up to speed to win ‘Cash on the Spot‘! HEADS UP 3 – Our Community Programme Roll-Out began on schedule with new communities and demand for trained tutors continuing to increase.  FTP (Fast-Track Performance) Training will also be available on other schedules for dancers interested in Joining the Performance Team.

FAST-TRACK Performance (FTP) Workshops – Series of Workshops comprising an Orientation, Performance Technique & Choreography in the Ballroom & Club LATIN Dance Styles, Rhythms & Styling and Free-Style Dance Techniques, conducted for Tutors, Performers and all dancers interested in advance free-style dance techniques, tutoring and performance choreography.Participants completing the Workshop Series will be provided the opportunity to participate at the various program levels (Focus FTP Training, Performance Teams, Tutor Teams, etc.) and the chance to Compete, Perform &/or Tutor in upcoming Special Community Events and Training Programmes . . .

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Ballroom & Club LATIN 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 FTP Training, Performance Teams, Tutor Teams, etc.) and the chance to Compete, Perform &/or Tutor in upcoming Special Community Events and Training Programmes . . . More details provided on the REGISTRATION PAGE  or CLICK BELOW for answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):