CNZ Ceroc Championships Workshops
On Sunday the 1st December after the Champs you will get a chance to learn from some of our top dancers. The workshops will be held at Edmonton Primary School, 1 School Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland.
Starting at 12.30 pm and finishing at 4.00 pm, the following instructors will be running 3 off 60 minute workshops with a 15 minute break in between.
Workshop Order:
12:30 – 1:30 pm Instructors Shaun Diaz & Sarah Birtles
Workshop 1: Mirror Image
Learn how to enhance synchronicity with your partner, whether it be in DWAS or with your regular partner, so as to enhance your dance movements. Aimed for all levels, this workshop is aimed at improving your execution and showmanship.
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Instructors Linda Fairweather & Ross Craigie
Workshop 2: Snap Crackle Pop!
Learn to combine different moves and execute them sweetly and smoothly to highlight single or mutiply hits in the music. Great way to express your musicality through sharp quick motions!
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Instructors Shaun Diaz & Sarah Birtles
Workshop 3: Tell Me A Story
This is an open level workshop, where we will focus on how we use movement from start to finish, to match the energy of the music, to tell the individual story of each song.
Who Is Sara Birtles & Shaun Diaz?
Sara & Shaub were set up on a ‘blind dance date’ twelve years ago and have never looked back. Sarah and Shaun have since established an impressive resume; performing, teaching and competing throughout Australia. Some of Sarah and Shaun’s professional highlights include dancing on Channel 9’s The Footy Show, the Dirty Dancing Tribute Show and Underground Melbourne as well as various corporate gigs and performances. Sarah and Shaun are currently undefeated Victorian Champions in Freestyle and Cabaret as well as have numerous wins and placing at various other competitions throughout Australia and New Zealand, since their partnership began in 2012. Each with 18 years Modern Jive experience as well as backgrounds in ballet, jazz and contemporary, Sarah and Shaun are passionate and enthusiastic teachers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and skills with other dancers. Sarah and Shaun teach classes, privates & workshops and are as well highly sought after for choreography. This will be Sarah and Shaun’s first trip to the CNZ Championships; where they can’t wait to see everyone on the dance floor!