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Wayne Eng Dance Camp Organizer
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Welcome!
Dance Vision has been sponsoring their Mastery Camps since 1992. Taught by some of the most widely recognized and successful teachers and competitors in the industry, these intensive training sessions are guaranteed to improve your dance skills, regardless of your level of experience. The Dance Camp schedule offers classes in American Rhythm & Smooth and International Latin & Standard, from beginning to intermediate and advanced as well as technique and club dance classes. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for that extra something to add to your competitive routine, Dance Vision Dance Camps are sure to provide the challenge and inspiration you won’t find anywhere else!
Dance Camp Teachers, 2014
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Meet the 2015 Dance Camp Instructors Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine & Liana Churilova A native of Haiti, Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine studied Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Haitian folklore, and Ballroom dance for 17 years. He is a professional ballroom dancer based in New York. He currently competes in the American Rhythm division with Liana Churilova and both are the current US National Professional Rhythm Champions. Liana is a former International Latin Junior Champion from Russia and finalist in the International Latin Junior Championship’s in Europe, including the German Open, Ireland Open, Ukraine Open and Finland Open.
Slawek Sochacki & Marzena Stachura Marzena and Slawek were 4 times US and 4 times World reigning and undefeated Open American Smooth Champions from 2010 - 2013. They were also the first couple to win Open American Quickstep.
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Kasia Kozak & Marcin Tomaszewski Kasia Kozak is one of the most respected dancers, choreographers and coaches in America. She has been lighting up the scene and burning up the floor since she arrived in USA as a teenager. She had already created a minor stir in Europe, where she was Poland’s National Amateur Junior Latin Dance Champion and had performed well in World Amateur events. At the age of eighteen she partnered with Donald Johnson. Together they accumulated many prestigious titles, including Open British Rising Star Champions, Show Dance Champions, and Latin Couple of the Year. Kasia is the founder of Kasia’s High Heels Boot Camp, and co-founder of Move Like a Champion. Martin Tomaszewski began his Ballroom and Latin training at age of 13, studying International Style 10 Dance Ballroom and Latin in Gdansk, Poland. His talent and passion for Ballroom and Latin American Dancing took him all over the world where he participated at the best competitions in Europe like Blackpool, UK Open, Universal, Imperial and America North American Championships, and the Snow Ball Classic.
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Tomasz & Izabela Lewandowski Thomas and Izabela Lewandowski were both born and grew up in Poland. They started dancing together 13 years ago,and have decided to continue their training only in International Latin Style. Shortly after they moved to the USA, they begin their professional career. Thomas and Izabella have traveled the world, competing, performing shows and teaching. Currently living in Los Angeles, they are busy working on their brand new Dance Studio. In 2011 they decided to retire from competitive and are now focusing on teaching, performing and judging
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Felipe Telona, Jr. & Carolina Orlovsky-Telona
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Carolina knew from a young age when she began studying ballet under the direction of Ms. Bella Kovarskya that she would grow up to be a dancer. However, it was not until she met Felipe in the basement of a Dance Studio in New Jersey did she realize her true calling, the World of Dance Sport. Shortly after their introduction two things began to blossom, both her love for him and her love of Competitive Dance Sport.
Jim & Jenell were 2 time undefeated United States National Professional American Smooth Champions in 1993 & 1994 and top International Standard couple in 1999.
A year later, Carolina and Felipe formed a partnership in both marriage and dance. They have since gone on to become 3-time United States Bronze Medalists, World Mambo, World Salsa Champions, and United States Silver Medalists in the Professional American Rhythm division. A 3rd Degree Black Belt, Felipe was offered both a football and baseball scholarship but his heart was set on dancing when he decided to turn professional after only three years of dancing as an Amateur, during which time he won the 1999 Blackpool Latin Formation team title. He began his professional Career in New Jersey where after only three months with his first partner he placed Fifth in the U.S. American Rhythm division. A day after returning from the U.S. Championships he asked Carolina out on a date. And so began their courtship and shortly after their partnership.
They have held every major North American title and represented the United States worldwide. For 25 years they have owned and operated the Academy of Ballroom Dance in Phoenix, AZ. Jim & Jenell travel throughout the country coaching, judging and demonstrating Ballroom Dance.
Gherman Mustuc & Iveta Lukosiute Iveta Lukosiute began learning the art of ballroom dance in her native country Lithuania at the age of 6 where she was accepted as a student at the prestigious “Zuvedra� Ballroom Dance School. At the young age of 17, Iveta moved to the US with her mother and settled in Chicago where she continued to train with top coaches and also began her teaching career. Iveta moved to New York in 2003 to form a professional partnership with Gherman Mustuc. Aside from dancing with Gherman, she coaches other competitive dancers in New York and around the World. Born in Ukraine, Gherman grew up in Moldova. He started dancing as a young boy back in Moldova where he became National and World Champion. He moved to USA in 2000. They miraculously find time to have a full teaching schedule. Additionally, Gherman very often competes in the pro/am division with his students, and Iveta not only creates costumes for herself and others, but she also organizes their complicated schedules.
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Registration & Pricing
The Las Vegas Dance Camp will commence on Sunday evening with a buffet style dinner, a special performance, orientation and general dancing. Classes start Monday morning. With four days of over 120 group lessons, we are sure you will find what you are looking for. Classes include: • AMERICAN STYLE - Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Samba, Bolero, Mambo, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz • INTERNATIONAL STYLE - Rumba, Cha Cha, Jive, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz • SOCIAL/CLUB STYLE - Bachata, Country-Western Two Step and Argentine Tango The event concludes on Thursday evening with a Grand Banquet, Student Routine Showcases learned throughout the week, a Special Presentation by the Pros, a Jack & Jill contest, and general dancing!
STUDENT VIP PACKAGE (Open to all levels and professionals)
HOTEL PACKAGE $799 per person Double Occupancy $960 per person Single Occupancy
NO HOTEL PACKAGE $699 per person
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER VIP PACKAGE (You must be a full time teacher to attend these classes. The student camp is included with this package.)
HOTEL PACKAGE $799 per person Double Occupancy $960 per person Single Occupancy
NO HOTEL PACKAGE
NON PACKAGE ITEMS Private Lessons - All private lessons are taught during lunch breaks (1pm-2:30 pm) and in the evening after the last group class from (6:30 pm -10:15 pm). Each private lesson is 45 minutes. All private lessons are “couples only”. • • • •
$145 $130 $110 $175
for regular attendees. for Ambassadors (attending 5-9 years) for Diamonds (attending 10 years or more) per session for Non-Camp attendees
There are no refunds for the cancellation of private lessons. Please call 800-851-2813 to reserve your private lessons. One Day Passes for Women - $200 per day One Day Pass for Men - $100 per day Men only - $100 per day Welcome Reception Only - $75 Grand Banquet Only - $125 Lunch Break Buffet (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) - $79 for all 3 days (limited to 50 people, first come first serve)
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WE ALSO OFFER PAYMENT PLANS! Please call us for more info: 1-800-851-2813
GOLD COAST HOTEL & CASINO 4000 W FLAMINGO RD LAS VEGAS, NV 89103
Conveniently located just a mile west of the Strip and one-half mile from Chinatown, the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino offers a comfortable, relaxed resort experience.
ADDITIONAL HOTEL NIGHTS
Weekday - $69/night (tax included) Weekend - $111/night (tax included) Premium rooms - Upgrade for only $18/night (Based on availability) Deluxe rooms - renovated in 2009 and include showers only, no tubs Premium rooms - renovated in 2013 and include a shower/tub combo
SHUTTLES - The Gold Coast offers a shuttle service to its sister property, The Orleans Hotel & Casino, as well as the Las Vegas Strip. The shuttle operates 7 days a week from 9:00AM to 12:30AM and picks guests up approximately every 30 - 45 minutes from the hotel’s Flaming Road entrance. The last shuttle will leave the strip (Las Vegas Blvd & Flamingo Rd) at 12:30AM. Hotel guests will receive priority seating on all shuttles.
The Gold Coast does not offer an airport shuttle. However, commercial shuttles are available and located outside of baggage claim at McCarran International Airport.
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After Hours Las Vegas June 15th - June 17th
This camp is seperate from our Student and Teacher dance camps (with a separate registration fee) and is open to everyone. Hotel arrival on Monday and departure on Thursday (4 days and 3 nights). Classes held Monday - Wednesday from 7:00PM to 10:00PM.
Argentine Tango Taught by Christy Coté & George Garcia
Nightclub Two Step, West Coast Swing & Hustle Taught by Toby & Harmony Munroe
(Open to all levels and professionals)
HOTEL PACKAGE
$269 per person Double Occupancy $369 per person Single Occupancy
NO HOTEL PACKAGE $125 per person
Only $100 per person if also registered for the day camp *The first time couples and single men offers are excluded from the After Hours camp.
Christy Coté Christy Cote has specialized in teaching Argentine Tango for the past 19 years. She is one of the most respected teachers and choreographers in the U.S. today. Her early years as a ballroom dance teacher have allowed her to bridge the world of ballroom and Argentine Tango dancing with clear and concise methodology appreciated by serious students of dance. In 2012 Christy became the first American judge for the USA Tango Championships sponsored by the Argentine government. She has been featured on San Francisco’s KVTU’s Segment 2 Report, KPIX Evening Magazine and in Dance Spirit Magazine. Christy is one of the founding members of the all female tango company, Tango Con*Fusion, with whom she has performed across the U.S. and in Buenos Aires and is one of the main choreographers for the company. Christy is based in the San Francisco Bay Area where she teaches at The Metronome Dance Collective (San Francisco), Cheryl Burke Dance (Mountain View), & Trilliant Studios (Oakland). She also teaches across the country and annually at The International Tango Congress in Buenos Aires (CITA). Her popular Tango Boot Camps have attracted hundreds of students since 2007. Christy’s greatest influence were master teachers and iconic performers of Forever Tango, Carlos Gavito and Marcela Duran.
George Garcia George Garcia has taught dance for over twenty five years. He has specialized in Argentine Tango for the past seventeen years. George has studied with the tango world’s finest master teachers . He teaches and performs at various tango festival events in the USA and abroad and was a featured performer and judge in the 2006 and 2007 Tango Libertad Show in Tokyo and Japan World Tango Festival competitions. He has produced and organized the Hawaii Paradise Tango Festivals in Honolulu in 2011 and 2014. He has been featured in numerous television, radio, newspaper and magazine interviews. He is the founder of Honolulu’s Argentine Tango community where he presents his innovative Argentine Tango Boot Camps, runs weekly classes, gives workshops and seminars, private lessons and hosts workshops for visiting celebrity instructors. He is known for his profound instruction and maintains the essence of Argentine Tango as it is danced and performed in Buenos Aires and throughout the world. George’s greatest inspirations came from the impeccable artistry of Carlos Gavito and in the early years, from the brilliant creativity of Fabian Salas. George partners with Christy Coté in Dance Vision USA’s 20-volume Ultimate Argentine Tango Instructional DVD Series. He is a DVIDA National Examiner.
Toby & Harmony Munroe Toby began his dance career in 1990 after being dragged to a Country & Western Dance Festival. Since then he has gone on to become one of the most sought after coaches, choreographers & instructors in the World. His extensive background in dance includes Country, Swing, Hustle, Latin, Ballroom and Salsa. He has won countless titles in Swing, Hustle and on the UCWDC circuit. Toby won his first World Championship title in 2002 for ABC Choreography. He has been nominated for 9 Star Awards, taught at Stanford University and has been featured on the TNN and GAC television networks. Toby is also a four time Colorado State Swing Champion and a UCWDC Master Certified Judge Harmony Munroe began dancing at the age of 8 and currently co-owns Denver’s premier school for Ballroom and Latin dancing, Colorado Dancesport. She has won numerous titles in American Rhythm, American Smooth, and International Latin dancing.
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How to Get Certified - Junior Associate Standard New! Get Professionally Certified in the ProDVIDA Junior Associate Standard! For the first time ever at the Dance Vision’s Las Vegas Dance Camp, Diane Jarmolow will be conducting a 4 day workshop to prepare you for your ProDVIDA International Standard Junior Associate Examination. We will cover all of the elements, lead, follow, and styling in the 5 beautiful International Standard Dances - Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep and Viennese Waltz – and come away knowing how to dance, teach and get certified in them by the end of camp!
with Diane Jarmolow
TIME 9:00AM 1:00PM 1:00PM 2:30PM 2:30PM 6:30PM**
A prerequisite for this career changing workshop is to be able to dance the figures comfortably in at least one of the roles (both –even better!) You will also need to bring the DVIDA International Style Bronze Standard Manual (September 2013 edition) with you to camp.
MONDAY - WALTZ
TUESDAY - FOXTROT & VIENNESE WALTZ
WEDNESDAY QUICKSTEP
THURSDAY - TANGO
Waltz Figures 1 - 5C
Foxtrot Figures 1 - 4
Quickstep Figures 1 - 5
Tango Figures 1 - 5
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Foxtrot Figures 5 - 7; Foxtrot Routine; Viennese Waltz Figures 1-5; Viennese Waltz Routine
Quickstep Figures 5 - 8B; Quickstep Routine
Tango Figures 6 - 8; Tango Routine; Teaching Methodology
LUNCH Waltz Figures 6 - 10; Waltz Routine
FRIDAY (EXAM DAY)* Exams 9:00AM 5:00PM by appointment for those ready to take the exam. Location TBD
*ProDVIDA Examination not included in package. Call 1-800-851-2813 to schedule your exam. Limited testing space is available. **Thursday ends at 5:20PM.
HOW TO GET CERTIFIED PACKAGE HOTEL PACKAGE $995 per person Double Occupancy $1199 per person Single Occupancy
NO HOTEL PACKAGE $975 per person *The first time couples and single men offers are excluded from the How to Get Certified camp.
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Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a partner?
No, you do not. Both single men & ladies attend. We encourage everyone to rotate partners, as this is a valuable learning tool. Remember, in order to be a good dancer you must be able to dance with a variety of partners.
What level dancers attend camp?
Our Mastery Camp is structured to offer something for the beginning social dancer to advanced competitors to instructors.
How do you determine which level?
We have four separate rooms – one each for level: Beginning, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, and Advanced. Our rooms are very close together, so it’s quite easy to go from one classroom to another. If you know four figures or less you should start with the Beginning class. If you know 5-7 figures, you may want to try the Intermediate I class. If you know 10 figures you can try the Intermediate II classes. If you dance at Silver or above try the Advanced class.
Can you get me a roommate?
Sorry, no. We have tried this in the past, and it was not very successful. It is very difficult to share a room with someone you do not know.
What is the cancellation policy?
The $50 deposit is non-refundable. If you have paid your balance (partial or in full) and wish to cancel your reservation before February 15th, we can convert your payment ($100 or less) to a non-refundable credit that you can apply toward any Dance Vision product, or future camp, for up to one full year. If you have paid your balance (partial or in full) and wish to cancel your reservation after February 15th but before March 31st, we will retain 25% of the total paid plus a $100 cancellation fee and convert the remainder to a non-refundable credit that you can apply toward any Dance Vision product, or future camp, for up to one full year. If you have paid your balance (partial or in full) and wish to cancel your reservation after March 31st but before May 15th, we will retain 50% of the total paid plus a $100 cancellation fee and convert the remainder to a non-refundable credit that you can apply toward any Dance Vision product, or future camp, for up to one full year. Due to our commitments with the hotel in regards to room nights and food and beverage minimums, cancellations after May 15th will not be eligible for a refund or credit of any kind.
Can I record the group lessons or take pictures?
No taping/recording of group classes or the Grand Banquet Super Star Show is allowed. You may videotape your private lessons. You will be able to take pictures with all of the teachers at the Grand Banquet on Thursday.
What should I wear?
The most important item to bring is good dance shoes. Sorry, we do not sell shoes. Dress as you would when taking lessons in the studio.
What is a Jack & Jill contest?
This is a dance contest in which you will be paired with someone you have never danced with before. The best dancing couple will win a prize.
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