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We are honored to welcome Olga Foraponova for a special American Smooth intensive focused on performance depth, movement continuity, and character embodiment.
Olga brings a rare combination of high-level competitive experience and profound understanding of movement principles. Her teaching bridges technique and artistry — helping dancers move beyond steps into intentional, powerful performance.
This is not just another technique dance camp.
This is Performance Intelligence in American Smooth.
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Inspired by principles of professional acting methodology, this session explores how to build a believable character in your choreography — without overacting or exaggeration.
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You will learn:
• How intention transforms movement quality
• How to create emotional authenticity on the floor
• How to avoid “fake drama” and superficial performance
• How to make your dancing feel lived, not posed
Because Smooth is not just danced — it is experienced.
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Advanced American Smooth is defined by luxurious continuity — not disconnected figures.
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This workshop focuses on how to transform separate steps into one uninterrupted movement through:
• Intelligent lowering and compression
• Rotational flow
• Redirection of energy
• Creating softness without losing power
You will leave understanding how to make your dancing look expensive, fluid, and mature.
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Performance choices change everything.
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In this session, dancers will explore contrasting archetypes in Smooth — from bold, fiery presence to romantic elegance — and how these emotional decisions influence:
• Posture and shaping
• Timing and dynamics
• Frame and projection
• Energy communication
Learn how to consciously choose your performance identity instead of dancing “in between.”
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Who Is This For?
• Competitive American Smooth dancers
• Pro-Am students
• Teachers wanting deeper performance tools
• Dancers ready to elevate from execution to expression
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This camp is designed to challenge, refine, and elevate your American Smooth to the next level.
Spots are limited.
Reserve your place now.
Please call/text (703) 987-6959 or email the studio at dance@dcdancesportacademy.com if you have any questions!
In our elite workshops, guest coaches from around the world provide high-end training sessions for our best students. Prior instructors have included Troels Bager & Ina Jeliazkova, Nadia Eftedal, Max Sinitsa, Tatiana Seliverstova, Colin James, Maxim Kozhevnikov, Olga Foraponova, Chelsie Hightower, Sam Sodano and Bill Sparks, Beata Onefater, Andrei Kazlouski, Peter Perzhu, Mazen Hamza, Izabella Jundzill, Anna Kovalova & Justinas Duknauskas, Eugene Katsevman, Kasia Kozak, Franco Formica, and Igor Litvinov. Workshops are held few times a year.
7-8PM Strictly Beginners
8 – 10 PM Group Class & Dance Party
(All styles)
Live, Love, Laugh Gala is the DC DanceSport Academy annual showcase. The gala includes show dances, social dancing, and refreshments.