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BEYOND THE BEAT
41990 COOK ST
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
BEYOND THE BEAT
41990 COOK ST
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
SOCIAL DANCE IMMERSION SCHEDULE
SATURDAY SCHEDULESTUDIO A
1-1:50 Beginning level- Waltz Class Teresa 2-2:50 American Style Foxtrot - Navigating the Room Curtis 3-3:50 Country 2 step-intro Rudy & Maria 4-4:50 Intermediate level-How to travel the Waltz Class Teresa 5-5:50 Intermediate level-Turns and spins for Latin and ballroom Teresa |
SATURDAY SCHEDULESTUDIO B
3-3:50 American Style Rumba - All Levels Curtis 4-4:50 Arm Styling Men & women-all levels-Not sure what to do with your arms in your favorite dance? Learn fundamentals to build confidence for your upper body movement. Rudy & Maria 5-5:50 Cha-Cha “On the 1 or 2?” This has been a controversial topic for many years. Understand where it came from and how to decide which to use. Rudy & Maria |
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
STUDIO A
9-9:50 Dancesport Rhythms: Partner-free dance fitness Curtis 10-10:50 West Coast Swing - Sugar Push Variations Curtis 11-11:50 Timing/Tempo vs. Rhythm -all levels- people say “He has no Rhythm” but what does that mean? Learn these techniques to find Timing & Rhythm. Rudy & Maria 12-12:50 East Coast Swing - Rhythm Changes Curtis 1-1:50 West Coast Swing - Pass Variations Curtis 2-2:50 Salsa -Intermediate Teresa 3-3:50 Night Club 2 Step - All Levels Curtis 4-4:50 Salsa Rueda - a fun circle dance Curtis |
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
STUDIO B
9-9:50 Beginning Salsa Teresa 10-10:50 Bachata level 1 Rudy & Maria 1-1:50 Argentine Tango immersion 1 walks, cadencia, 3 rhythms, quadrado = infinite improv possibilities Sara Rose 2-2:50 Argentine Tango immersion 2 twist and turn, how to initiate turns in one step! Sara Rose 3-3:50 Argentine tango immersion 3 twist and pivot, finding the sensual ocho Sara Rose 4-4:50 Argentine tango immersion 4 Putting the elements together + codigos of the milonga, the tanda, cabaceo, and embrace! Sara Rose |
CURTIS COLLINS
Broadway meets Hollywood, Beverly and Curtis are equally acclaimed as awe-inspiring dancers, visionary choreographers, and world-class teachers. On Broadway, Beverly was featured in the original cast of Swing!, as well as the first run of Forever Tango, and subsequent World Tour. In Hollywood, Curtis can be seen in Disney’s Enchanted, and he was instrumental in coaching actors for the feature film Shall We Dance. Together, they have graced venues worldwide, sharing the stage with such headliners as Placido Domingo and Natalie Cole in Los Angeles, Harry Connick, Jr. in Las Vegas, the Tony Awards and Macy’s Parade in New York City, and for that matter, on every continent! Most recently, they have dedicated their passion for partner dancing to the high seas: performing, producing and teaching on the world’s most awarded luxury cruise line, Crystal Cruises, where they have just completed their 19th world cruise! Beverly comes from a background solid in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern, and Curtis comes from an environment rich in Music, both Vocal and Instrumental, and Musical Theatre. Award-winning competitors on the dance floor, they both specialize in almost every partner dance imaginable, from Argentine tango to swing, to the ballroom and latin world of dancesport, to the street styles of salsa. When it comes to partnering, Beverly has discovered that she loves to be tossed and twirled in the air, and Curtis has been described as "impeccably comfortable with space, like Fred Astaire”. The collaboration of their talents onstage is always an exhilarating experience: the drama, the comedy, the romance, and the thrills! Whether out to sea, as the most exciting dance team on the high seas!, or on land, as the Dynamic Dance Duo!, their Broadway meets Hollywood story continues, and Beverly and Curtis look forward to bringing their distinctive brand of Dance Artistry to you! |
RUDY & MARIA
Meet the dynamic duo igniting stages across the nation with their unparalleled passion for dance and unwavering commitment to excellence - Rudy & Maria of RMH Dance. This electrifying pair has captivated audiences with their seamless synchronization, innovative choreography, and undeniable chemistry. Maria discovered her love for dance at a young age. With a background in classical ballet, jazz & tap dance, she brings grace, precision, and an innate sense of musicality to every performance. Maria's artistry extends beyond the dance floor, she is The Director of Dance within the local dance program of The Whittier City School District Rudy found his love for dance through physical therapy, mastering various styles of dance from hip-hop to salsa. His magnetic stage presence and unparalleled energy have earned him accolades in both national and international competitions. Rudy’s dedication to his craft led him to train under some of the industry's top choreographers, refining his technique and expanding his artistic horizons. The duo's partnership blossomed when they crossed paths at a prestigious dance academy in Whittier. Recognizing a shared vision and complementary styles, Maria and Rudy joined forces to form RMH DANCE. Together, they embarked on a journey fueled by ambition and creativity, setting their sights on making a mark in the competitive dance scene. Their breakthrough came when they clinched the top prize at the National Dance Championships, stunning judges and spectators alike with their innovative routine. Since then, have continued to blaze a trail, earning acclaim and accolades at The Local & National level. Beyond their success on the competition circuit, Maria and Rudy are cherished members of their local community, known for their generosity, humility, and commitment to nurturing young talent. They regularly conduct workshops and masterclasses, inspiring the next generation of dancers to pursue their dreams with passion and perseverance. As they continue to push boundaries and redefine the art of dance, RMH remain true to their mission: to EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN & EXCITE. With each electrifying performance, they reaffirm their status as one of the most dynamic and influential dance duos of their generation. |
TERESA SHIRY
Teresa Shiry’s dancing career started unassumingly at the Dance & Creativity Center in Redondo Beach, CA. After only a few months, she caught “the dance bug” and quickly graduated to the prestigious Stanley Holden Ballet Academy in Los Angeles for advanced training. Teresa’s love of all things dance was unstoppable. It was during her daily studies in Ballet, Jazz and Tap that she discovered Ballroom dancing. The rest is history - 11 years and 7 partners later, Teresa won the United States National Championship in the American Smooth division. This entitled her to represent the United States in the World Showdance Finals in Bonn, Germany where she and her partner scored a 7th place finish. Teresa currently teaches Ballroom, Swing and Latin dancing in the Coachella Valley – Private Instruction, Pro/Am Competitive Ballroom, and regular Adult (Social Dance) classes with her husband, Ken. She is a certified Examiner and Judge in all forms of Ballroom and Latin dancing. Her extensive dance training and personal elegance is well received in both Cotillion classes and (most recently) Debutante Ball programs taught alongside her husband in Los Angeles. |
SARA ROSE
Sara began her dance training at the age of 14, training in Classical Ballet. After spending 4 years training in Ballet, Jazz, African, and Modern dance, and Kenpo Karate, Sara discovered Argentine Tango and began studying in 1996, studying with every local visiting instructor and she also attended Tango week in Stanford. In 1998 Sara began teaching Ballroom dance and began a successful career teaching performing, choreographing and training teachers in Ballroom dance. Countless hours of study took her through all of the 19 styles of ballroom as well as every peripheral branch of social and competitive partner dance. She also continued to educate herself in contemporary ballet, modern, flamenco, tap and other studies. In 2000 Sara began teaching yoga and this became her primary teaching focus. She studied with Ana Forrest in 2000 and has taught this style of yoga all over the world, both assisting Ana in teacher training through the US and Europe and on her own tour. Through working with Ana, Sara gained extensive wisdom in seeing, and helping people free the places they are blocked. In 2005 she started spending 3-9 months a year in Buenos Aires studying with every teacher she could: Julio Balmaceda and Corina De la Rosa, Jorge Dispari, Dani Flaco, Gustavo Naviera and Giselle, Jorge DiSpari, Facundo Gil, Eugenia Parilla and Yanick Wyler, Javier Rodriguez and countless others . Sara worked with one of the world’s most revered tango dancers, Pablo Veron for over 5 years on his methodology. His work is truly profound and the education that she received from this experience is unparalleled. The work entailed creating an organization to manage over 700 elements of tango, in addition to the innumerable combinations of these. Sara is proud of two accomplishments while living and teaching in Seattle: starting many social skill/dance programs for kids in Seattle Public Schools, including bringing dancing classrooms to Seattle, and starting the first Tango Performance and Training Group, Tango En Vie. This group gave rise to many of Seattle’s quality dancers including Ross Yearsley, Travis Boothe, Jaqueline and Nichole, David Olsen, Coleen Boyce, Serghi Aleksandrov, Conrad McGreal. She founded Tango En Vie School at Salsa Con Todo and Seattle Changing Room. and brings world class artists to Seattle many times per year. She is now training interns and teaching Gyrotonic(R) in Seattle. Sara runs two levels of dance teams which study for half a year and perform locally and abroad. She also brings students annually to Buenos Aires to delve deeply into the music, dance, and culture of the city that has become her second home. When not in Seattle, Sara tours with Enzo Hoces of Paris, Albano Goldenberg of Buenos Aires, and on her own in the United States, Canada and abroad. |