LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS

Bring your lunch, have a seat and learn from some of the top experts in the industry.
Take your dancing or your business to the next level.
Something for everyone from a beginner salsa student to a professional performer or instructor. Network with peers. Ask your burning questions, voice your opinion, learn and be inspired by some of the best!
International & Canadian guest speakers.

Everyone with a workshop pass is welcome to attend including dancers, students, performers and instructors.

LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS 2011:

 

1. The History of Salsa (1960s to present) with Tito Ortos, Puerto Rico

Saturday Oct 8th from 1pm - 1:55pm, Sheraton Hall A & B

This History of Salsa Seminar, will quickly recap the origins of Salsa that Tito discussed last year and will then move on to discuss the history of Salsa since the 1960s and the Fania era up to the present day.  Tito will take the attendees on a journey from the origins of Salsa, through its development and to the present incarnation of the music and the dance.  From Africa to Cuba, from Cuba and Puerto Rico to New York and from New York to the World, we are going to talk about the different rhythms that compose salsa music today.   Tito will also explain who were the key players in its development - the musicians, singers, dancers, bands, promoters, events and places that were involved in Salsa's development up to the present day.   Videos, original sound tracks, photos and anecdotes will support all this data and facts for an informative and highly entertaining seminar.
This is one history lesson you will all love!
 

2. Professional Stage Makeup Application Seminar with Christine Cho, Toronto (additional fee applies for makeup course)

Saturday Oct 8th from 1pm - 1:55pm, Sheraton Hall C

Celebrity makeup artist Christine Cho will share her professional secrets on how to apply stage makeup that is appropriate for dance performances. Participants will learn skills and techniques on how to create intentional/themed looks that translate through bright stage lights and last through the most strenuous routines. Also covered (time-permitting): false lashes, crystals and other appliques, face/body painting, makeup on yourself and on teammates, products, tips and tricks, etc. No makeup or tools needed. Workshop includes lecture, demo, print material and gift bag full of some of Christine's favourite beauty products! You'll also 
receive a makeup "cheat sheet" with a recap of tips on products,  shopping, and techniques!

As a former Miss Canada and model/spokesperson, Christine is no stranger to the thrills and challenges of being on stage. In addition to running www.chobeauty.com , Christine appears regularly on CBC's
Steven & Chris show as the resident Beauty Expert, and writes beauty articles for various magazines and websites. Christine works alongside top artists and celebrities at LG Fashion Week, Toronto International
Film Festival, Much Music Video Awards, etc. and also continues to enjoy teaching workshops and classes both locally and internationally.  Don't miss out on your opportunity to learn how to do performance makeup like a pro in this never-before-offered workshop! 

Space is limited!  Reserve your spot in advance by emailing christine@chobeauty.com 

Course: Only $20 (payable at the door in cash).

 

3. Building Your Business as a Teacher, with Jami Josephson, New York

Sunday Oct 9th from 2pm - 2:55pm, Sheraton Hall C

With 25 years of teaching experience not only in salsa/mambo but all other partner dances as well... Jami will show you how to make the most of your business and most of all how to make more money! Learn valuable, proven, effective, and important information in building your business as a teacher. Jami will share with you her many secrets in how to be the best teacher you can be. Some of the topics to be discussed will be; How to build and maintain rapport with your students, How to organize yourself and your teaching, How to keep your students motivated for learning and progress, Important insights about performing/competing with your students, Good info on first time students, Addressing objections, Group and Private lesson sales, and Marketing/Advertising. Jami has a lot of valuable information to share with you to be a better instructor/dance studio owner.