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Group Lessons and Events
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The lesson listing is updated about once a month, unless something unexpected happens. If you see less than a week's worth of several types of events, an update should be on its way.
Our typical schedule includes Friday Beginner Workshops, Line Dancing on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, What's Next Classes and Workshops (not for beginners) on Mondays, and (seasonally) 4-Hour Group Classes in Blacksburg on week nights.
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Bring out the romance! Tango and Rumba Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, September 24, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Romantic and exciting, Tango is the dance "to woo the woman" in your life. Whether you're already a dancer or not, we will get you moving on the dance floor in this wonderfully iconic dance. Pair it with a brief introduction to the casual luxury of Rumba, and you're got a great date night!
Bonus: if we have returning students, we will review some of last week's Hustle lesson at 8:00.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None - this is perfect for sweethearts and beginners!
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Solo Salsa Salsa What's Next Workshop
Monday, September 27, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
What do you do when the music is calling and you don't have a partner? Dance anyway! We'll learn fun moves that work great together whether you're dancing solo or in a group of friends, and will build your skills for partner dance as well.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: Participants should be for a challenging evening with lots of movement.
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Cross Body Lead Variations Salsa What's Next Workshop
Monday, September 27, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Right now, I'm thinking of a Continuous CBL - but I'll take requests.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: Participants should be familiar with Salsa including timing, speed, breaks in many directions, and a few common turns.
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Sweet romance and simple fun Rumba and Single Time Swing Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, October 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rumba is slow, casual, and romantic, making it an awesome choice for a date night or any special occasion. Easy to learn, it pairs beautifully with lots of types of music, as long as it's sweet and slow. Swing is fast, fun, and full of bounce: the spontaneous adventure side of life. Between the two of them, you'll be able to dance the night away!
Bonus: if we have returning students, we will review last week's Tango Lesson at 8:00.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None - this is perfect for new dancers!
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Musicality wins the day Fox Trot What's Next Workshop
Monday, October 4, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Take a Trot through the wacky, wonderful world of musical Fox Trot. It's fun here!
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable with Fox Trot foundations including at least one rhythm variation (like Grapevine or Box timing).
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Exercises to Improve Balance Technique What's Next Workshop
Monday, October 4, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This exercise class is specifically geared towards improving your balance while dancing. Of course, that also means improving your balance while standing and walking, which really can't be a bad thing. You will sweat; you may be sore; you will probably complain (we all do); but we keep coming back for more.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: No prerequisites in dance ability or fitness level - you just need to be willing to put the work into improving yourself as a dancer.
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Line Dancing With Lisa Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With an exciting combination of beginner friendly and more challenging dances, as well as tips on how to jazz up any choreography, this workshop will get your toes tapping in no time. Easiest dances are taught at the beginning of the evening, more challenging dances towards the end. And we always like to end by dancing everything we've learned one more time.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None! Beginner and advanced line dancers will find lots to love at this workshop.
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Fast and fun, with a side of spins Single Time Swing and Salsa Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, October 8, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Single Time Swing is one of the simplest (and fastest) styles of swing we teach. It's a bouncy, fun adventure on the dance floor ready to carry you through tons of fast, upbeat music. Salsa is slick and sassy. Both are full of spins and fun!
Together they will surely get you moving, sweating, and laughing to exciting music.
Bonus: if there are returning students, we will review some of last week's Rumba lesson at 8:00.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None - this is just for adventurous beginners!
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Leveling up the Choreo Line Dance What's Next Workshop
Monday, October 11, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
So, you've danced all four walls a time or two (or two hundred) and want to know What's Next. Check it out - we will be tackling Line Dances rated from "Improver" up to "Intermediate." Why not harder? Give us a chance; we'll get there. ;)
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable with Line Dance foundations, including common moves, turns, and forms of counting.
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Push Turns Part 1 Hustle What's Next Workshop
Monday, October 11, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Push Turns or "Turn and a Half" can be intimidating. Truly, they require good timing and positioning and lots of turning. It's my plan to bury you in them until they are no longer scary, but hopefully still exciting.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable with common Hustle material, able to dance comfortably through entire songs, and to faster music as well. You don't have to have a lot of moves to enjoy this class, but you should be confident of the ones you have.
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Great big attitude in an itty-bitty space Salsa and Waltz Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, October 15, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a great pairing - Salsa and just a bit of Waltz. Like salty and sweet,
both of these dances are excellent on their own, but get even better together. This is an extra perfect workshop if you're dancing at home and don't have a lot of space.
Bonus: if there are returning students, we will review some of last week's Swing lesson at 8:00.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners!
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Push Turns Part 2 Hustle What's Next Workshop
Monday, October 18, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Push Turns or "Turn and a Half" can be intimidating. Truly, they require good timing and positioning and lots of turning. It's my plan to bury you in them until they are no longer scary, but hopefully still exciting.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable with common Hustle material, able to dance comfortably through entire songs, and to faster music as well. You don't have to have a lot of moves to enjoy this class, but you should be confident of the ones you have.
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The Hero of Oktoberfest Level 1 Polka Group Class
Tuesdays, October 19 - October 26, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Want to stop watching other people dancing at Oktoberfests and start dancing with them? This class is your ticket to the fun, exciting, and remarkably useful Polka. It's a dance that's been done in beer halls, family reunions, and cultural festivals for generations, maybe because it's just that fun.
Please register in advance with the Blacksburg Community Center, Activity #112100-C1
Location: Blacksburg Community Center
Price: $36/person (Sapphire) + $10/$15 (BCC) - in-person only.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None! This is just for beginners, just for you!
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Line Dancing With Lisa Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With an exciting combination of beginner friendly and more challenging dances, as well as tips on how to jazz up any choreography, this workshop will get your toes tapping in no time. Easiest dances are taught at the beginning of the evening, more challenging dances towards the end. And we always like to end by dancing everything we've learned one more time.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None! Beginner and advanced line dancers will find lots to love at this workshop.
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Dance All Night Level 1 Rumba Group Class
Wednesdays, October 20 - October 27, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Slow and romantic, Rumba's casual and flexible style embraces many popular music genres making it a favorite with new dancers. Pair it with Hustle (in September) and you'll have the styles to dance all night at your next wedding or office party.
Please register in advance with the Blacksburg Community Center, Activity #112100-C3
Location: Blacksburg Community Center
Price: $36/person (Sapphire) + $10/$15 (BCC) - in-person only.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None! This is just for beginners, just for you!
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Two great dances for absolute beginners! Waltz and Bachata Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, October 22, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dive into the smooth and graceful Waltz! A dance with so much history and elegance might be intimidating, but we will make it friendly and comfortable for you. Then turn on the sass with a little Bachata - hey - you can't mind your manners all the time!
Bonus: If there are returning students, we will review some of last week's Salsa lesson at 8:00.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None - this is absolutely for you beginners!
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Push Turns Part 3 Hustle What's Next Workshop
Monday, October 25, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Push Turns or "Turn and a Half" can be intimidating. Truly, they require good timing and positioning and lots of turning. It's my plan to bury you in them until they are no longer scary, but hopefully still exciting.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable with common Hustle material, able to dance comfortably through entire songs, and to faster music as well. You don't have to have a lot of moves to enjoy this class, but you should be confident of the ones you have.
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Here comes the sassy, swishy fun. Bachata and Triple Time Swing Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, October 29, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
If you love the idea of learning Salsa, but wish it weren't quite so fast, you should definitely try Bachata. It's got all that great Latin heat, but at a much milder tempo. After playing with Bachata for a while, we'll get a taste of Triple Time Swing - the big daddy of swing dances.
Bonus: If there are returning students, we will review some of last week's Waltz lesson at 8:00.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners!
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Line Dancing With Lisa Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With an exciting combination of beginner friendly and more challenging dances, as well as tips on how to jazz up any choreography, this workshop will get your toes tapping in no time. Easiest dances are taught at the beginning of the evening, more challenging dances towards the end. And we always like to end by dancing everything we've learned one more time.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None! Beginner and advanced line dancers will find lots to love at this workshop.
Read more about Line Dance.
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Baby, they're classic Triple Time Swing and Fox Trot Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, November 5, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Like classic rock n' roll? Into upbeat country? In love with the blues? You need to learn Triple Time Swing. It's perfect for slow-to-medium speed, upbeat music of all kinds. After reelin' and rockin' for a while, it'll be time to try a little taste of classic Fox Trot - smooth and suave to end your evening.
Bonus: If there are returning students, we will review some of last week's Bachata lesson at 8:00.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners!
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Foxy and suave meets fast and sassy Fox Trot and Cha Cha Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, November 12, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn to Fox Trot with all the suave style of a classic movie star! This traveling dance will sweep you off your feet (not literally, since it's easier dance while on your feet). And then, we'll get a little earthy with a tantalizing taste of fast and flirty Cha Cha starting about 7:45.
Bonus: if there are any repeat students from last week, we will review some Swing at 8:00.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners!
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Line Dancing With Lisa Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With an exciting combination of beginner friendly and more challenging dances, as well as tips on how to jazz up any choreography, this workshop will get your toes tapping in no time. Easiest dances are taught at the beginning of the evening, more challenging dances towards the end. And we always like to end by dancing everything we've learned one more time.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None! Beginner and advanced line dancers will find lots to love at this workshop.
Read more about Line Dance.
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They will Rock You Cha Cha and Hustle Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, November 19, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Are you itching to get out on the dance floor at your next office party? That wedding coming up next year? Or do you really want to groove in your living room? Cha Cha is fast, fun, and the answer to your wishes. It's a little challenging, but you can handle it. Pair it with Hustle and you've got nearly every up-tempo pop or party song covered with flair.
Bonus: If there are returning students, we will review some of last week's Fox Trot lesson at 8:00.
Location: Online and In Person at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online or $9/person in-studio.
Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.
Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Zoom link for online classes provided with registration.
Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners!
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