MULTICULTURAL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Shimmies Intensive Workshop
Angela Buttrey
This class will cover various forms of shimmy techniques; thoroughly breaking down the various forms so that each student is prepared for a solo recital at the end of the workshop!
Saturday, 12:00pm-2:30pm
November 11, 2023
West African Drumming & Dance
Kwesi & Kosi
Description: Coming Soon!
Saturdays 1:30-5:30
Bi-Weekly Beginning Oct. 7
4 Classes
Signature Turkish Oriental Dance w/Zills
Nilay Engin-Wheat
Anadolu Ciftetellisi was choreographed to ensemble many Turkish signature belly dance moves under one choreography. This is a fast and very lively ciftetelli particularly in this modern version of the old Turkish song. There are many different types of ciftetelli dance according to the regions; majorly composed to dance. Anadolu, also known as Asia Minor, is the peninsula where 97% of Turkish land resides. Therefore, this song is a generalized version of the ciftetelli category of music in Turkey.
Saturdays 12:00-1:30pm
Oct. 21, 2023
African Cuban Dance
Laroyeana
In this training class, you will discover that Afro Cuban dances come from different African ethnic groups such as, Bantu, Yoruba (Lucumi) and Arara, which West Africans continued to practice in Cuba after they were enslaved and forced to work on the island. You will also learn dances from Vudu traditions, which were brought by the Franco Haitian people during the 18th century.
Sundays 12:30-2:00pm
Nov. 12 POSTPONED!
Cuban Salsa​
Laroye Ana
Classes are based on salsa On 1. Laroye Ana's class will teach you how to incorporate other styles in your salsa such as Son, Rumba, Timba, Mambo, Guaracha, Chachacha, Cuban Raggaeton, Conga and some Afro Cuban and Brazilian movements, which make the salsa more enjoyable, exciting and challenging.
Sunday 12:30-2:00pm
Dec. 3
Rumba​
Laroye Ana
Description: Coming Soon!
Sunday 12:30-2:00pm
Oct. 8