Dance Video Project – Heels With Effiina (12.3.–7.5.) intermediate

Dance Video Project – Heels with Effiina | intermediate | 8-week project on Thursdays 12.3.–7.5. at 18:30–20:30 (2h)

Welcome to join an intermediate-level heels dance video project! The project instructor & choreographer is Effiina Campomanes.

During the eight-week project, a dance piece will be created, which will be filmed at the final session of the project on 7.5.

In the project’s weekly two-hour rehearsals, heels technique is practiced, choreography is developed, and camera work, performing, and expression are trained.

The project is intended for dancers who have previous experience in heels or similar dance styles and who want to develop as dancers & performers.

Note! Only a limited number of dancers can participate in dance video projects, so please register early!

Dance Video Project – Heels with Effiina 12.3.–7.5.
(no rehearsals on May Day Eve 30.4.)
Time: Thursdays 18:30–20:30 (2h)
Level: intermediate
Teacher: Effiina Campomanes
Location: Shenanigans Studio, Tarkk’ampujankatu 1, 20540 Turku

You can participate in video projects with a course/season fee, and they are also included in the all-in card. Absences can be compensated with other courses during the same season. Agree on compensation via email effiinacreative@gmail.com. Video projects cannot be attended with a single-class payment or a class pass.

View pricing and register for the project here.

Class description

In heels classes, dancing in high heels is practiced through various technical exercises and choreography. The style draws influences from commercial and jazz dance as well as vogue and street dance cultures. Heels is known for striking lines, sensual movement language, and strong expression – exactly the kind of attitude seen in music videos and stage performances.

The class begins with a warm-up without shoes and includes mobility and leg-strengthening exercises. After that, walking in heels, weight transfers, correct body alignments, and turns are practiced. After the technique section, choreography is worked on and expression and performance are practiced. The choreographies vary in style, but the most important thing is personal commitment and the courage to be visible as yourself.

We recommend high heels with a thin sole and a narrow stiletto heel for heels classes. There’s no need to stress too much about shoes! Especially for beginner courses, you can participate with almost any heels, as long as they feel good on your feet. Remember to clean the soles carefully if you have used them outdoors.

Here you can find tips for purchasing high heels for heels classes.

15% discount code for the Joheela online store: EFFIINAHEELS

Intermediate

Intermediate-level classes require previous dance experience. These classes progress faster and include more challenging movement sequences and techniques than, for example, open level classes. Therefore, it is important that the dancer has basic dance techniques under control when participating in intermediate classes.

Effiina Campomanes

Effiina Campomanes is the owner of Shenanigans Studio, a versatile and experienced dancer, an award-winning dance video producer, and a determined choreographer and teacher who always encourages dancers to boldly take on new challenges. In her energetic and physical choreographies, she always emphasizes movement versatility, striking visuality, and surprise elements. Graduating as a professional dancer from the Turku Conservatory in 2012, Effiina is a chameleon who challenges and breaks genre boundaries and seamlessly switches roles both in front of and behind the camera.