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Sunday Aug 19 @ Estilo

Chiara Tofani Workshop

2:00pm Ladies Styling
3:00pm Afro/Rumba

Each workshop $25 in advance
$30 at the door

Born in Italy (Rome) she started dancing at the age of 6, taking classical and modern dance. At the age of 13 she started dancing Cuban salsa in a school near Rome.

Chiara became part of the school’s company for which she performs on national and international events- continuing to deepen her studies with masters such as Kirenia Cantin, Maykel Fonts, Lieb J,Teresa Castaneda, Vanessa Lacedonia, Leonardo Martinez Moya, Sergio Larrinaga.

In 2013 she won the title of Italian champion in the Salsa category and in the Bachata category for the B class .

In 2014 she won the title of Italian champion in the category Bachata for class A.

In 2015 she won the title of Italian Vice-Champion in the Salsa category for the Master class.

In 2016 started with Vanessa Lacedonia’s dance company, with whom she has danced for almost two years in national and international events, deepening the study of Cuban salsa and urba: reggaeton and dembow.

In 2017 she moved to Milan to attend Sosa Academy academy, starting her studies with Fernando Sosa,
Adolfo Indacochea, Tania Cannarsa , learning Sosa Style and NY style.

In 2017 she collaborated with the international dancer Lieb J, deepening her studies for the genre of fusion sauce

In 2017 started to dance in Adolfo Indacochea’s company : the latin soul dancers and in the Black Soul by Tania Cannarsa.

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Dancing is good for your brain.

Dancing requires you to listen and interpret rhythmical patterns, watch and process choreography (if doing a class), actually move, remember what you did, coordinate a million body parts and maybe more…guide a partner! Proven to enhance your concentration and memory while improving your body awareness, dancing certainly has a positive effect on your brain.

Dancing soothes your soul.

Modern work and life pressures can make you tired, stressed, worried and sometimes fearful. Moving your body to your favourite music can be a way to reset the button. Dancing is not only fun but a social activity. Uplifting music like Salsa or Samba can be a way to change your vibration and help you forget your troubles. Just immerse yourself in music and dance!

Dancing improves your flexibility.

Flexibility is an important part of dancing. Even if you aren’t a break dancer, doing less physically demanding dancing still requires you to have a certain level of flexibility in your shoulders, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles. Imagine partner dancing in Salsa…you certainly need some shoulder flexibility in those turns! Must be good to prevent creaky joints, right?

Dancing builds your self-confidence.

Let’s face it, dancing (in front of others, or event in front of yourself) can be challenging. Confronting your fears of “looking silly” or being the average person with “two left feet” is the biggest nightmare of most. Learning to break out of these negative perceptions is what happens over time in dance. If you truly engage, be present in your dance practice…you really do build that self-confidence!

Dancing is a good chance to build relationships.

Dance classes are a wonderful way to meet new people and build great relationships. At a dance class you meet people from all walks a life, no matter their field of work, socio-economic status or culture. A dance class is a unique place that brings people together for a common reason…to learn and feel good!

You learn about other cultures.

In a dance class you experience the music and movement of a different culture. This experience can inspire you to delve deeper to learn more about the music, the people, the language and perhaps instigate some travel to that country. We can’t think of something better…How about a trip to Rio anyone?

Sunday Aug 19 @ Estilo

Chiara Tofani Workshop

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