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CURRENT CLASSES:
- Tuesday 6-7:30 pm Adv Beg Latin
- Thursday 6-7:30 pm Adv Beg Latin
Maria Torres is an acclaimed Performer, Choreographer and Director with extensive experience in the Theater, Film, Television, Video and Commercial industries.
In whatever capacity Maria has worked, her resume touts diversity from all angles. As a performer, Maria has graced both the Broadway stage, starring in Swing!, and the big screen in "Dance with Me," starring Chayanne and Vanessa Williams.
Maria has worked on projects in the music industry ranging from choreographing the video for Enrique Iglesias hit single Bailamos to hailed Reggaeton artist Don Omar’s most recent tour—King of Kings. In the world of film, Maria has worked with world-renowned production houses and directors such as MTV, NBC, HBO, BBC, Walt Disney, and John Leguizamo. Most recently, Maria’s work in the motion picture industry has allowed her the opportunity to work with John O’Connell and train renowned actors such as Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams in Disney’s upcoming "Enchanted" to Choreographing Jennifer Lopez in the upcoming summer blockbuster "El Cantante." Maria‘s choreography can been seen this season on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance."
As a teacher, Maria has taught all over the world at an array of prestigious dance institutions with the goal of sharing her Latin culture with people of all backgrounds.
Class Description
Beg LATIN JAZZ: is an exciting
dance style taught by Maria Torres with her unique flavor
of technical Jazz skills and Ballet, while fusing the afro-Caribbean
dance styles of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
Class begins with basic isolations intermixed with Cuban/Latin
motions set in a traditional jazz/ballet structure, that works
on student’s coordination, strength and flexibility.
Maria’s sizzling Dance combinations introduce musicality,
Latin rhythms and showmanship to groundbreaking choreography,
influenced by some of today’s hottest Latin music and
classical talents. Proper dance attire is recommended along
with jazz or character shoes.
Adv Beg/Int LATIN JAZZ: is
an exciting dance style taught by Maria Torres with her unique
flavor of technical Jazz skills and Ballet, while fusing the
afro-Caribbean dance styles of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the
Dominican Republic. Class begins with basic isolations intermixed
with Cuban/Latin motions set in a traditional jazz/ballet
structure, that works on student’s coordination, strength
and flexibility. At this level students dance skills are assessed
and challenged by incorporating authentic Latin dance movements
with jumps and turns across the floor. Dance combinations
will strengthen dancers awareness of musicality, space, timing
and precision, giving the freedom to execute flawless performances
on or off stage. Proper dance attire is recommended along
with jazz or character shoes.
Maria's Adv Beg LATIN JAZZ classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6-7:30pm
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