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Group Lessons and Events
Visit our Square Store to pay online (and register at the same time) for classes and private lessons.
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. (We appreciate your patience as we try to keep everything up to date.)
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) Date Night Dance Classes in Blacksburg on week nights.
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What happens when your back is turned
West Coast Swing What's Next Workshop
Monday, February 6, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We're talking about sneaky spins that go on behind your partner's back.
Location: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online
Price: $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 need to be familiar with Level 3 material and comfortable with Level 2 material. Talk to a teacher to be sure you qualify.
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Hips don't lie, and they don't sit still either
Rumba What's Next Workshop
Monday, February 6, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Yes, the song "Hips Don't Lie" is not a Rumba, but can you think of a better statement for Rumba body motion? Really, we need a remake of this song, yesterday. (Yesterday, by the Beatles, is a good rumba, BTW.) Anyway, We will be talking hip action, we will be talking toe leads, but we will also apply those hard techniques to a fun pattern.
Location: Sapphire Studio
Price: $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: This workshop is for dancers already secure in their basic American Rumba.
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Beginner Line Dancing With Lisa
You don't need a partner to have fun dancing! Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With an exciting combination of ultra beginner and slightly more challenging dances, 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. So, if you've never done this before, come early! And we always like to end by dancing everything we've learned one more time.
Location: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online
Price: $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! Lisa combs the Line Dance world for dances that both beginner and advanced line dancers will love. If you want something more challenging, look for ALD on the Second Monday of the month.
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I danced with you once upon a dream...
Waltz Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, February 10, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Always wanted to learn to dance but didn't know where to start? Start here. Start now. Waltz is slow, classic, and romantic - like dancing in a dream. We'll start easy and progress to elegant.
Missed last week? No problem. Each week we teach a 40-50 minute, "starting with the basics" lesson in a fun, popular dance style. And then, finish off the hour with a little taste of the style that will be on the schedule the later in the season.
It makes an awesome #DateNight, #ParentsNightOut, or just an evening of #FunWithFriends.
Location: Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person in-studio (online available - contact us for details).
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! What a great dance to start with.
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Passing on the Right
Salsa What's Next Workshop
Monday, February 13, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Why the Cross Body Lead is not the only game in town.
Location: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online
Price: $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 need to be familiar with Level 2 material, comfortable with Level 1 material, and able to dance at a variety of speeds. If you enjoyed in the Salsa FBWs last month, this class is for you.
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Dustin and some of his friends won a Chrystal Boot - Want to learn the dance that did it?
Line Dance What's Next Workshop
Monday, February 13, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dustin came and danced with us, charmed us, and now he's won an award for a collaboration. Here's your chance to learn another Dustin Betts (et al) Original.
Location: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online
Price: $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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Date Night Dance Class - Tango
The Valentine's Date you were hoping for Intro to Social Dance and Tango Workshop
Tuesday, February 14, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Is there someone in your life who deserves more of your time? Sign up for a shared experience that will have you both tapping your toes and swaying your hips to your favorite music for years to come. Just think - you'll actually have something to do at the next wedding you attend!
With a small class size, you get a fantastic student-teacher ratio and lots of instructor attention. It’s the best kind of date night: a great way to meet people, have fun with friends, and treat your sweetheart.
Please register in advance with the Blacksburg Community Center, Activity Type = "Adult Dance". If you have problems registering, please let us know!
Location: Blacksburg Community Center
Price: $14/person (Sapphire) + $5 (BCC)
Total = $19/person or $38/couple.
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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We learned many cool things last fall - do you remember them? Let's fix that.
Tango What's Next Workshop
Monday, February 20, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zach will be leading us in a review of some of the recent tango moves we learned like heel pops, fallaway ronde, and Spanish drag. Missed them the first time? No problem. I'm sure we'll need to go nice and slow to refresh our memories and you can totally tag along.
Location: Sapphire Studio
Price: $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 need to be familiar with Level 2 material and able to dance at a variety of speeds. Talk to a teacher to be sure you qualify.
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Beginner Line Dancing With Lisa
There's power in dance and you can have it Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With an exciting combination of ultra beginner and slightly more challenging dances, 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. So, if you've never done this before, come early! And we always like to end by dancing everything we've learned one more time.
Location: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online
Price: $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! Lisa combs the Line Dance world for dances that both beginner and advanced line dancers will love. If you want something more challenging, look for ALD on the Second Monday of the month.
Read more about Line Dance.
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We learned many cool things last fall - do you remember them? Let's fix that.
Tango What's Next Workshop
Monday, February 27, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zach will be leading us in a review of some of the recent tango moves we learned like heel pops, fallaway ronde, and Spanish drag. Missed them the first time? No problem. I'm sure we'll need to go nice and slow to refresh our memories and you can totally tag along.
Location: Sapphire Studio
Price: $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 need to be familiar with Level 2 material and able to dance at a variety of speeds. Talk to a teacher to be sure you qualify.
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Exercises to Improve Balance
Technique What's Next Workshop
Monday, February 27, 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: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online
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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Give me a Break!
Dance Party
Saturday, March 11, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
You've been running non-stop since... last summer? Take the time to pause and enjoy yourself. That's what dancing is for. Take a Break - It's time to Dance Party!
This is the perfect time to spend dancing with friends! Join us as we kick back, relax and dance the night away. The pre-dance lesson is TBD, but check back here for updates.
Location: Sapphire Studio
Price: $14/person general ~ $8/Full Time HS or University Student ~ Free for members BD@VT
Early registration requested..
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: While no one dances to all the music at a dance party, we suggest you be comfortable with at least a few styles. Otherwise, you might be watching more than dancing - way less fun. The pre-dance lesson begins beginner but progresses to intermediate.
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Date Night Dance Class - Swing
Ready to jump and jive? Intro to Social Dance and East Coast Swing Workshop
Wednesday, March 22, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Is there someone in your life who deserves more of your time? Sign up for a shared experience that will have you both tapping your toes and swaying your hips to your favorite music for years to come. Just think - you'll actually have something to do at the next wedding you attend!
With a small class size, you get a fantastic student-teacher ratio and lots of instructor attention. It’s the best kind of date night: a great way to meet people, have fun with friends, and treat your sweetheart.
Please register in advance with the Blacksburg Community Center, Activity Type = "Adult Dance". If you have problems registering, please let us know!
Location: Blacksburg Community Center
Price: $14/person (Sapphire) + $5 (BCC)
Total = $19/person or $38/couple.
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!
Read more about Intro to Social Dance and East Coast Swing.
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Date Night Dance Class - Salsa
Intro to Social Dance and Salsa Workshop
Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Is there someone in your life who deserves more of your time? Sign up for a shared experience that will have you both tapping your toes and swaying your hips to your favorite music for years to come. Just think - you'll actually have something to do at the next wedding you attend!
With a small class size, you get a fantastic student-teacher ratio and lots of instructor attention. It’s the best kind of date night: a great way to meet people, have fun with friends, and treat your sweetheart.
Please register in advance with the Blacksburg Community Center, Activity Type = "Adult Dance". If you have problems registering, please let us know!
Location: Blacksburg Community Center
Price: $14/person (Sapphire) + $5 (BCC)
Total = $19/person or $38/couple.
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!
Read more about Intro to Social Dance and Salsa.
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