Lincoln Park Classes Chicago, IL

Tonya Utkina will introduce you to the exciting technique of wet felting using Noro's new fiber "Rainbow Roll". Rainbow Roll is 100% wool pencil roving available in 12 vibrant color combinations. Tonya will guide you in designing your own scarf with the color combination of your choice and small amounts of merino wool & silk. You will design...

Specially designed to help you master make-up techniques for special events, this intensive four-hour workshop will equip you with the skills needed to achieve that perfect “night-out” look. With a focus on HD, camera-ready make-up, students will learn to create glamorous, photogenic looks that will last all night. Attendees will learn techniques...

Cheat Steps & Shadows In this class, we will demonstrate both the reason and process of executing a cheat step in your dance. Why and when would a dancer execute it? And more importantly, how would a dancer execute a cheat step in order to make a dance smoothly flow? On the other hand, shadows demonstrate variations of bringing both the lead...

Lateral Variations In this class, we focus on super fun concepts! First, you’ll learn how to get into some of the most common arm holds, like Cuddle and Open Cuddle position, and learn how to apply your Lunge step as an exit in more advanced ways. NEXT, you’ll get your first chance to play with timing! We introduce a “Walk n Wave” concept...

Hammers, Cuddles, & Passes In this class, we will demonstrate core movements of hammers and cuddles with your partner. Hammers and cuddles assist you in learning how to move into—and out of—your partner’s arms seamlessly. Passes allow you and your partner to switch places, creating movement within your partner work. Prerequisite: Bachata...

Basics & Footwork This class is where you will learn the very basics of Salsa music and its style of dance. No experience necessary. Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in as well as smooth bottom shoes with little grip on the floor. Soles resembling that of TOMS or Converses are best.

Frisbee, Yo-Yo, Boomerang In this class, we move up to the advanced-beginner portion of our core-class topics. We put that traveling turn for follows from our Lateral class to work as all of these Zouk elements use this turn in more advanced ways. We’ll focus on refining that turn technique for follows and clarity/precision of lead while staying...

Turning Hand Positions & Cross Body Leads In this class we will continue to build upon the basics of Salsa dancing and introduce you to partner-work. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Salsa (Intro) Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in as well as smooth bottom shoes with little grip on the floor. Soles resembling that...

Basics & Virodinha Intro to Zouk will cover the main things that distinguish Zouk from other styles: Difference in Frame & Posture, how we connect with our partner, Zouk timing, and the progressive, water-like basic Step. You will also cover Virodinha in this class, which will prepare you to travel in your dance and transition to other Core...

Basic & Turns In this class, we will introduce all basic footwork and basic partner work: left hand turn, right hand turn, and all foot work that is incorporated into different movements within your basic steps. Bachata’s style is characterized by soft hip motions, turns, and side-to-side footwork; our goal is to get you comfortable moving...

Lateral & Open In this class, you will learn how to utilize your Virodinha to transition to 1 of the 2 most fundamental beginner Zouk elements: the Lateral! We’ll cover body rotation and footwork technique in this criss-cross move and also two different exits back to basic. The “Open” in the Class title is referring to our 2nd Lateral exit...

Cross Body Leads & Copas In this class we will expand on the fundamental movement patterns of partner-work and begin to build your repertoire of moves. Prerequisite: Salsa (Core I) Turning Hand Positions & Cross Body Leads Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in as well as smooth bottom shoes with little grip on...

Spins & Face Aways In this class we will reinforce techniques taught in Core ll while adding new turn concepts. Prerequisite: Salsa on1 (Core II) CBLs & Copas Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in as well as smooth bottom shoes with little grip on the floor. Soles resembling that of TOMS or Converses are...

Lunge & Elastic In this class, you will learn your 2nd most common transition step and your 2nd fundamental beginner Zouk element: The Release Break and Lunge! You’ll also learn Elastic which is one of our favorite, and most fun, beginner moves. Elasticity, expansion of frame, and activation are some of the cool & interesting techniques...

Looking for your child to improve their basketball skills and have fun? Regardless of skill level, we will bring out the best in your son or daughter through progressive training on the fundamentals of basketball. Includes conditioning, ball handling, and shooting techniques and drills. Instruction is provided by the coaches from the Chicago...