TROPICAL SOUL SUMMER CHOREOGRAPHIES
Tropical Soul is thrilled to announce the release of the 2016 TS SUMMER Choreography courses.
It’ll be 14 weeks of training all leading up to our bi-annual event, the SUMMER GALA (Saturday, 19th of Nov) as well as a chance to perform at many other events like Byron Latin Fiesta, Salsa Palladium, Sydney Latin Festival and more.
Join us for this exhilarating journey of dance for thrilling opportunities to perform live on stage!
All our choreographies will propel your dancing to the next level, as you will acquire or improve essential dance skills ranging from body movement, spins, stage presence, lines, technique and accurate footwork!
Join the family, join the fun!
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DATES
All choreographies start on the week of August 14th, 2016 and end on the week before the Summer Gala, which is on Saturday November 19, 2016.
Total: 14 weeks of training
2016 SUMMER TIMETABLE
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PARTNERED SALSA |
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| CHOREOGRAPHY | DATE/TIME | INSTRUCTORS | DETAILS |
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| Salsa Genesis (Intermediate Level) |
Tuesdays, 9:30pm (Starts 16 Aug) |
Ray & Naz | Must have completed at least Salsa Level 2, and continue through the levels |
| Project Salsa (Int / Adv Level) |
Mondays 9:30pm (Starts 15 Aug) |
Ray & Kristi | Must have completed at least Salsa Level 4, and continue through the levels |
| Salsa Elite (Advanced Level – Competition Team) |
Thursday 9:30pm (Starts 18 Aug) |
Josie & Steven | Must audition to be part of the team (note: available through Squad Membership) |
| Salsa Pro (Professional Level) |
Wednesdays 9:30pm (Starts 17 Aug) |
Josie & Steven | Pro-Am level, contact [email protected] to join (note: available through Squad Membership) |
| Cuban Salsa (Intermediate Level) |
Thursdays 9:30pm (Starts 18 Aug) |
Andres & Nelly | Must have completed at least Cuban Salsa Level 2, and continue through the levels |
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PARTNERED BACHATA |
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| CHOREOGRAPHY | DATE/TIME | INSTRUCTORS | DETAILS |
| B-Soul (Intermediate Level) |
Sundays 5pm (Starts 14 Aug) |
Juan & Gaby | Must have completed at least Bachata Level 2, and continue through the levels |
| B-Unit Bachata (Int/Adv Level – Competition Team) |
Sundays 6.30pm (Starts 14 Aug) |
Juan & Natalia | Must audition to be part of the team (note: available through Squad Membership) |
| Bachateros (Advanced Level – Competition Team) |
Sundays 3:30pm (Starts 14 Aug) |
Juan & Shade | Must audition to be part of the team 2nd Training session on Tuesdays, 9:45pm (note: available through Squad Membership) |
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OTHER STYLES |
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| CHOREOGRAPHY | DATE/TIME | INSTRUCTORS | DETAILS |
| Zouk (Open Level) |
Wednesday 9:30pm (Starts 17 Aug) |
Brad & Nathalia | Must have completed at least Zouk Level 2, and continue through the levels |
| Kizomba Australia (Open Level) |
Wednesdays 8:30pm (Starts 7 Sept) |
Armand & Liz | Must have completed at least Kizomba Level 2, and continue through the levels note: 11 weeks course. Different pricing applies |
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SOLO CHOREOGRAPHIES |
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| CHOREOGRAPHY | DATE/TIME | INSTRUCTORS | DETAILS |
| Adv Ladies Salsa Shines (Advanced Level – Competition Team) |
Sundays 3:30pm (Starts 14 Aug) |
Josie Cote | Must audition to be part of the team (note: available through Squad Membership) |
| Mambo Ladies (Advanced Level – Competition Team) |
Sundays 5:00pm – 6.30pm (Starts 14 Aug) |
Josie Cote | Must audition to be part of the team (note: available through Squad Membership) |
NOTE: In order to be part of the Competition Teams, you must pass the audition. For those students selected after competition, you will be part of the SQUAD membership
PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
All teams will have many opportunities to perform in local and national events! ALL teams will perform at the Summer Gala on Saturday 19th of Nov and may also be performing at:
- Byron Latin Fiesta (4 – 6 November) Selected Teams
- Summer Gala (19 Nov). ALL TEAMS – MANDATORY
- Brisbane Salsa Solo (1 – 4 December) Competition Teams
- Salsa Palladium (TBC)
- Sydney Latin Festival (27 – 29 January, 2017) Selected Teams
- And more events to be confirmed
PRICE
The choreography fee covers:
- 14 weeks of training
- Entry to the Summer GALA
- Free access to HD video of your performance
- Free access to digital photos of your performance
- Team t-shirt at a discounted price of $15 (regular value of $30)
| PRICING – UNTIL 8th of AGUST | 1ST CHOREO | 2nd CHOREO ($50 discount) | 3rd CHOREO ($100 discount) |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR PRICE | $300 | $250 | $200 |
| MEMBER PRICE | $270 | $225 | $180 |
- Your choreo course must be paid in full by the 8th of August to benefit from special price.
- A valid membership must be maintained for the duration of the choreography course to benefit from the member’s discount.
| PRICING – AFTER 8th of AUGUST | 1ST CHOREO | 2nd CHOREO ($50 discount) | 3rd CHOREO ($100 discount) |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR PRICE | $320 | $270 | $220 |
| MEMBER PRICE | $288 | $243 | $198 |
- These prices apply if you have not paid your choreo course in full by the 8th of Aug.
NOTES:
- You can secure your spot on the choreography by paying the Full amount (directly at reception) or by paying a $100 deposit.
- For those doing more than 1 choreography, a payment in 2 or 3 instalments can be arranged, however second pricing options apply (please inquire).
TERMS & CONDITIONS
When registering for a choreography course, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
- A $100 deposit per choreography will secure my spot in the choreography course*
- Choreography fees (including the $100 deposit) are non-refundable as TSDS must pre-plan accordingly to team details such as number of couples and/or individuals, choreography routines and arrangements, and other resources. TSDS is not responsible if I change my mind or if my circumstances change.
- Full payment of the choreography course(s) is due on or before the start of your choreography course.
- Discounts on following choreography course(s) such as 2nd, 3rd choreographies apply when it is within the current choreography session (not for any other previous choreography sessions).
- By booking for this choreography course, I confirm that I am available and I am committing myself to attend these 14 training sessions.
- I am aware that extra training sessions with my team or my dance partner may be required and am willing to go all in and work hard to become the best dancer I can be!
- Any additional training session with the choreographer, outside of the scheduled 14 sessions, will be charged at only $10 per person per hour.
- If more than 1 training session is missed, a private lesson will need to be booked with my choreographer to catch up. Private lessons for choreo courses are offered at a discounted rate of $60 per hour for 1 person, $70/hr for 2, and $80/hr for 3 people.
- If I miss more than 3 training sessions, I understand I may not have the chance to perform with my team.
- I will plan approximately $100 (exclusive of dance shoes) for the purchase of my performance costume.
- The use of any images and/or videos made from trainings, rehearsals, and the performances may be used for promotional purposes by TSDS so don’t forget to smile!
- TSDS reserves the right to update the choreography timetable. It will advice the students about any changes at least 2 weeks before the changes occur
- All choreography must have a minimum number of couples (or dancers) in order to go ahead. If numbers are not met, TSDS will cancel the choreography course, refund the amount paid or move the registration to another choreography course.
*You cannot register for the “by invitation only” choreographies unless you have been given the permission by the corresponding instructor.
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