Breaking Barriers | Creating Freedom
Join the first all-female Salsa Partnerwork team starting this fall 2023! Lead, follow & empower yourself & others beyond all borders. Learn to lead & to follow and be part of an amazing journey together, dancing as a team. Here is what we will do:
This pilot project is divided into two consecutive semesters in which we will first build up a strong base of Mambo Partnerwork technique for both roles and then connect everything into a thrilling performance. So much to learn and to explore.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER
The revolution starts now!
Why an all-female partnerwork team?
EMPOWERMENT REPRESENTATION
By creating an all-female Salsa partnerwork team, we provide a platform for women to showcase their talent and skills in a traditionally male-dominated field. This representation should inspire and empower other women to pursue their passion for dance, fostering a sense of community and confidence. It sends a strong message that women can excel in any field, breaking down stereotypes and promoting gender equality.
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS
A supportive and encouraging environment for dancers to flourish. Women may feel more comfortable expressing themselves, sharing ideas, and building strong relationships with their teammates. This can enhance the learning experience, boosting both personal and team growth. Moreover, it provides a safe space for women to address any unique challenges they might face in the dance community.
PROMOTING SKILL DIVERSITY
An all-female Salsa partnerwork team showcases the diverse range of skills and talents that women bring to the table. By giving the opportunity to learn both roles, we promote talent beyond the borders of the common stereotypes. We open doors to discover talents that otherwise would not have a space to thrive. This diversity enriches the Salsa community and brings a new approach to the world of Salsa dancing.
CHALLENGING NORMS
The creation of an all-female team challenges the conventional norms within the Salsa partnerwork realm. It's an opportunity to question assumptions and broaden perceptions of what is possible in dance. By breaking away from the traditional mixed-gender teams, we will introduce innovative choreography, explore new dynamics, and contribute to the evolution of Salsa as an art form. This boundary-pushing approach will captivate audiences and push the boundaries of creativity for the individual.
THE PROGRAM
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BUILD THE SKILLS
We will focus on building a strong foundation of partner work techniques for both roles. You will learn to lead and to follow. You will learn skills for improvisation and the stage and to act confidently in both roles. We will focus strongly on building connection with the partner, the music and the surrounding space. All the skills will get you ready for the social dance floor and will prepare you for the 2nd semester of the pilot project.
12
OCT
2023
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14
MAR
2024
END OF FIRST SEMESTER
We will finish up the first half of our pilot project and you get the chance to decide if you want to join us for the Second Semester starting in April 2024.
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GET READY FOR THE STAGE
All the skills we have built up in the previous semester will now come into use. Sarah Balzat will create a choreography for the team and the goal is to perform it at the Berlin Salsa Congress in August 2024. We will work together to create an impact on an international stage and create meaningful moments for us as a team.
11
APR
2023
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28
AUG
2023
FINALIZING THE PROJECT
Performing together and making a strong step for our local and the international dance community by re-defining gender roles and contributing to a healthy community that values connection & equality
THE COMMUNITY
Yerba Buena’s mission goes beyond mere movement, fusing the elegance of dance with profound personal growth. As a nurturing sanctuary, we unite individuals from diverse walks of life, fostering connections that fortify communities. Through our teachings, we illuminate the path to self-discovery, empowering each participant to embrace their inner artist and flourish. By democratizing professional dance education, we shatter exclusivity barriers, making the world of dance an inclusive realm for all. Yerba Buena Art Community isn't just a place to learn dance - it's a transformative journey towards enriched well-being and the cultivation of values that invigorate societies.
CURRICULUM: SEMESTER I
The full Pilot project is divided into two semesters. If you register now, you are only committing to the first semester. After finalizing the first semester, you get the chance to decide if you want to continue with the second semester and become part of the performance team. The first semester of our Pilot Project will focus on developing the following skills:
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THE TRAINING & DURATION
The full Pilot project is divided into two semesters. If you register now, you are only committing to the first semester. After finalizing the first semester, you get the chance to decide if you want to continue with the second semester and become part of the performance team.We will train for two hours every week from October 12th 2023 till March 14th 2024. The classes follow a curriculum that is based on 20 years of experience in the industry as well as on our pedagogical and artistic education.
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WHEN & WHERE
Semester 1 starts October 12th and the classes will take place every Thursday from 19.30-21.30 at Berlin Dance Institute.
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THE LEVEL & YOUR TEACHER
All levels are welcome!
You do not need to have any leading experience. Together we will build up from where you are now. You will be guided through a set curriculum that builds skills from the ground up.
Sarah K. Balzat will guide you through your learning process.
Find out more About Sarah
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