TROPICAL SOUL SUMMER CHOREOGRAPHIES
Tropical Soul is thrilled to announce the release of the 2017 TS WINTER Choreography courses.
It’ll be 14 weeks of training all leading up to our bi-annual event, the WINTER GALA (Saturday, 20th of May) as well as a chance to perform at many other events like Sydney Bachata Festival, NSW State, Australian Latin Dance Championships 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 February 12th, 2017 and end on the week before the Winter Gala, which is on Saturday May 20, 2017.
Total: 14 weeks of training
2017 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 14 Feb) |
Ray & Naz | Must have completed at least Salsa Level 2, and continue through the levels |
| Project Salsa (Int / Adv Level) |
Mondays 9:30pm (Starts 13 Feb) |
Ray & Kristi | Must have completed at least one Season of Salsa Genesis or Completed Salsa Level 4 (or equivalent) |
| Mambo Elite (Advanced Level – Competition Team) |
Thursday 9:30pm – 11:00pm (Starts 16 Feb) |
Josie & Steven | Through AUDITIONS |
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PARTNERED BACHATA |
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| CHOREOGRAPHY | DATE/TIME | INSTRUCTORS | DETAILS |
| B-Souls (Intermediate Level) |
Sundays 5pm (Starts 12 Feb) |
Juan | Must have completed at least Bachata Level 2, and continue through the levels |
| B-Unit Bachata (Adv Level – Competition Team) |
Sundays 6.30pm (Starts 12 Feb) |
Juan & Natalia | Invitation Only |
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OTHER STYLES |
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| CHOREOGRAPHY | DATE/TIME | INSTRUCTORS | DETAILS |
| Zoukers (Open Level) |
Wednesday 9:30pm (Starts 15 Feb) |
Brad & Nathalia | Must have completed at least Zouk Level 2, and continue through the levels |
| Bundalicious Ladies Kizomba (Open Level) |
Thursdays 9:30pm (Starts 16 Feb) |
Liz | Must have completed at least Kizomba Level 1, and continue through the levels |
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SOLO CHOREOGRAPHIES |
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| CHOREOGRAPHY | DATE/TIME | INSTRUCTORS | DETAILS |
| Mambo Ladies Amateur (Advanced Level – Competition Team) |
Sundays 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Starts 12 Feb) |
Josie Cote | Through AUDITIONS |
| Mambo Ladies (Pro – Competition Team) |
Sundays 5:00pm – 6.30pm (Starts 12 Feb) |
Josie Cote | Through AUDITIONS |
| Cha Cha Shines (Pro – Competition Team) |
Wednesdays 9:30pm – 11:00pm (Starts 15 Feb) |
Josie & Steven | Advanced level, contact [email protected] to join |
| Bachata Ladies (Open Level) |
Mondays 9:30pm (Starts 13 Feb) |
Kristi | ‘*We might start a week later, 20 Feb, if that is the case, TS will organize additional training session |
| Juan Direction (Int/Adv Level) |
Tuesdays 9:30pm (Starts 14 Feb) |
Juan | Must have completed Bachata Level 4 (or equivalent) |
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:
- Sydney Bachata Festival (28 – 30 April) Selected Teams
- Winter Gala (20 May). ALL TEAMS – MANDATORY
- NSW State (11 June)
- Australian Latin Dance Championships (14 – 16 July) Selected Teams
- And more events to be confirmed
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PRICE
The choreography fee covers:
- 14 weeks of training
- Entry to the Winter 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 FEBRUARY | 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 February 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 FEBRUARY | 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 Feb.
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 $70 per hour for 1 person, $80/hr for 2, and $100/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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