Harlem Dance Club is thrilled to be offering three in-person classes at the Jackie Robinson Bandshell on Saturday June 19th. These classes showcase excellence in dance education. These in person classes will take place on concrete following NYC Parks COVID protocol. Please bring water. In the event of rain, a link for zoom classes will be sent the morning of June 19th. Everyone must complete the Health Screening Form before the class begins.
About this event:
Vogue Fundamentals with Cesar Valentino
Saturday, June 19th 12:30 - 2:00
Jackie Robinson Bandshell in Jackie Robinson Park
Bradhurst Avenue between West 147 and West 148
This all levels workshop is designed to give students a better understanding of vogue fundamentals, pop dip and spin with grace and precision. Students will learn the moves and the history from a ballroom vogue icon with 38 years of Vogue dancing experience.
The workshop will also cover traditional jazz class warm ups, across the floor exercises, flexibility, strength and core training. For the runway portion of the class, students are encouraged to bring heels. (heels are not required) Bring the energy as this is a class you won’t want to miss.
Cesar Valentino has been dancing for 45 years, and began vogue dancing in 1983. In 1988, he quickly became a fixture in the underground ballroom and club scene where he won several coveted trophies. Cesar was also featured in one of the first ever articles about voguing in the Village Voice and in the documentary The House Of Tres (Directed by Diane Martel). He landed a spot on the Deep In Vogue tour with Malcolm McLaren throughout Europe in 1989, appeared in music videos with artists such as Toni Braxton, Carmen Electra, and K7s in Hi De Ho to name a few. Cesar appeared in Jennie Livingston’s Paris is Burning documentary, Voguing, The Message, and Vogue Classique. Cesar choreographed for recording artists Tony Terry and Sweet Sensation. Working as a runway coach for upcoming and established models for more than 30 years.
Cesar has performed all over the world in countries such as Japan, Italy and Germany. He has served as a judge and taught vogue workshops at Funkin’ Styles Berlin Germany, Meeting Hip Hop in Sao Paolo Brazil and House Dance International. Cesar has been presented many awards such as the Marcel Christian Legend award, the paved the way award and the ballroom icon award. Cesar appears alongside Laverne Cox for the Smirnoff welcome home pride commercial, the NYC mayors office pride campaign, is the host and judge of Best Walk and recently appears in the feature film I’m an Electric lampshade as supporting actor Sin Andre.