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The lesson listing is updated about once a month, unless something unexpected happens. If you see less than a weeks worth of events, an update should be on it's way. Our typical schedule includes Friday Beginner Workshops, Line Dancing on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, What's Next Classes and Workshops (not beginner) on Mondays, and (seasonally) 4-Hour Group Classes in Blacksburg on week nights.
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More Charleston! Lindy Hop What's Next Workshop
Monday, September 28, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jen is back to show us more Lindy-style Charleston variations.
Location: Online and at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14 each in person
Prerequisite: Participants should have seen the Charleston Kick basic before.
Read more about Lindy Hop.
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Flip Flop and Open Cuban Walks Rumba What's Next Workshop
Monday, September 28, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Traditionally a Samba move, we are taking Flip Flops (which do have a fancier name, but oh well) in to the slow grooviness of Rumba. Also talking about how to make your Open Cuban Walks look and feel awesome, with a bit of a tie-in between the two moves.
Location: Online and at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14 each in person
Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable with Level 1 material in the dance style.
Read more about Rumba.
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Classic and Sassy Waltz and Bachata Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, October 2, 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 behave all the time!
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83888968088
Location: Online with Sapphire
Price: $6/person
Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners!
Read more about Waltz and Bachata.
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Intro to Samba - Basic, Box and Turns Samba What's Next Workshop
Monday, October 5, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Switch Turns, 5th position breaks (Wisks), and Samba Walks - we'll be laying the foundation for lots of future funness.
Location: Online and at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14 each in person
Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable dancing fast Latin style dances. Samba experience not expected.
Read more about Samba.
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Line Dancing With Lisa Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, October 6, 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.
- Early registration required for in person attendance! (Email us now!)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992146924
Location: Online and at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online - $9 each in person
Prerequisite: None! Beginner and advanced line dancers will find lots to love at this workshop.
Read more about Line Dance.
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So Happy Together Bachata and Triple Time Swing Friday Beginner Workshop
Friday, October 9, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
If You love Salsa, but wish it weren't quite so fast, you should definitely try Bachata. It's got all the great Latin swagger of Salsa, but a much milder tempo. After playing with Bachata for a while, we'll end with a taste of Triple Time Swing - the big daddy of swing dances.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83888968088
Location: Online with Sapphire
Price: $6/person
Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners!
Read more about Bachata and Triple Time Swing.
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Intro to Samba - Travelling, at least a little Samba What's Next Workshop
Monday, October 12, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Extending the box, and taking it for a spin. Maybe a Butterfly and other shenanigans.
Location: Online and at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14 each in person
Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable dancing fast Latin style dances. Samba experience not expected.
Read more about Samba.
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Intro to Samba - The Samba Line Dance Samba What's Next Workshop
Monday, October 19, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
There is a line dance that seems to be done at ballroom clubs and studios all over the place - it's the Samba Line Dance. We're gonna teach it slow and easy and hash out some of the techniques we hope you'll practice when you do the line dance.
Location: Online and at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $9/person online or $14 each in person
Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable dancing fast Latin style dances. Samba experience not expected.
Read more about Samba.
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Line Dancing With Lisa Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, October 20, 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.
- Early registration required for in person attendance! (Email us now!)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992146924
Location: Online and at the Sapphire Studio
Price: $6/person online - $9 each in person
Prerequisite: None! Beginner and advanced line dancers will find lots to love at this workshop.
Read more about Line Dance.
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