Lincoln Park Classes Chicago, IL

This workshop is a continuation of our Intro to Special FX workshop. Learn to create advanced wounds such as severe burns and facial trauma using Kryolan FX products such as Artex, Body Illustration Color and HD Blood.  Note: All make-up and tools are provided for in-class use.  Attendees receive 30% off featured products when shopping...

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...

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.

Soltinho In this class, we move up to the mid-beginner level of our core-class topics. Soltinho is a circular “Lead turn/Follow turn” element that creates flow and smoother transitions in our Zouk social dancing. You’ll learn how to keep oriented towards your partner in this class with soft spotting and foot placement, which in turn will make...

Spot Turns & Rotations 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...

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...

Reverse Turns/Pivot Turns In this class, we will visit different kinds of turns that take you a step, or a turn, further than your basic left and right turns. We will learn how both the lead and the follow use proper connection to signal and execute a turn done in reverse, as well as a turn that uses the pivot technique. Prerequisite: Bachata (Core...

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...

In this class you will learn the very basics of Salsa Music and its style of dance. No experience necessary. Please 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.

Turning Hand Positions & Cross Body Leads In this class we will expand on the fundamental movement patterns of partner-work and begin to build your repertoire of moves. Prerequisite: Salsa on2 (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...

Urbanity Hip Hop classes specialize in urban choreography and will focus on movement and techniques developed through the culture of Hip Hop. Whether your focus is technique, movement retention, or you’re just looking for a new way to move, you can find it here! Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in as well as smooth...

Intro to Kizomba will cover the main elements that distinguish Kizomba from other styles: Difference in frame & posture, how we connect with our partner, timing and structure of the music, and ‘ginga’ body movement. You will also cover the basic steps in this class, which will prepare you for Core Level moves. No experience necessary. Note...

Saida Variations In this class you will master multiple versions of a Saida by incorporating partner connection and musical connection to the steps. You will learn the ways in which Saidas are fundamental to connecting more intermediate movements and patterns. This class is guaranteed to create fluidity in your steps to prepare you for more advanced...

Drapes and Hand Tosses In this class, we will begin to cover more advanced variations of hand placement and hand tosses. This movement grants dancers the ability to switch hands and grip with your partner, allowing new movement to be created without having to execute a new pattern. Prerequisite: Bachata (Core IV) Spot Turns & Rotations. Note...

In this class, you will learn how to successfully incorporate blocks and syncopations into your movements. You will gain greater awareness of your frame, patterns in the music, and how to be properly grounded to achieve these more agile movements. Prerequisite: Kizomba (Core I) Saida Variations Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they...