Lani and I got there a little after 6 PM. A few students but more started to trickle in while the Line Dance taught by Roxanne was in session. Rewind back a little ...Roxanne taught some isolation exercises before going into the footwork of the line dance. I thought that was a smart move to loosen up before going into the heavy stuff. As I mentioned before in previous blogs that I am not crazed about line dancing but will join in for the Electric Slide or Macarena. But Lani, my main squeeze, is adapted to it. Roxanne went through several numbers including the Cha Cha with music and walla 7 PM rolled by real soon.
It was time for Cullen and Cheryl to take over for an hour of NightClub 2 Step. After they showed a short demo on this type of night club dancing, they covered the basics clearly and precise. They taught three syllabi...the basic side steps, lady underarm turn, and grapevine for this first session and everyone of the students were in sync dancing in the LOD with music.
Robert and Vanelle took over at 8 PM for an hour of Argentine Tango. After a mini demo, Robert and Vanelle taught the basics of this dance...the feel of balance, the lead, and the lady's leg cross. It was a bit different feel for Lani and me because we had taught the American style Tango the night before. But through Q & A and reps, we were able to adapt to the three basic movements....the balance, 4 count progressive step, and the 8 count cross leg basics to Argentine music.
I gotta say that Dance Hawaii has scored with these five very good dance instructors for this new site,,,Roxanne Kaino, Cullen and Cheryl Chong, and Robert and Vanelle Hirayasu. Still not too late to join and experience Line Dancing, NightClub 2 Step, and Argentine Tango at Dance St. Louis. Thanks to Maurice who arranged the new site with St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse, and for bringing the refreshments.
