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Salsa has a wingman - and it's groooooovy.
Friday Beginner Workshops
Fridays, March 24, 31, & April 7 ~ 7-8pm
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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 a Dance Party on the 2nd Saturday of odd months, Friday Beginner Workshops, Beginner Line Dance 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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Silver Waltz - Going Deep
Silver Waltz / Fox Trot What's Next Workshop
Monday, March 27, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This Waltz workshop is going to bring out some classic Advanced Waltz moves.
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 Waltz and ready for a new challenge.
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Advanced, but approachable
Tango What's Next Workshop
Monday, March 27, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We're combining a few favorite moves to make something new. Not too challenging, this class is perfect for folks new to WNWs.
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.
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I've had the Dance of my Life
Salsa What's Next Workshop
Monday, April 3, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
After all the fuss Johnny made about "It's not on the 1," everything they did can absolutely be danced on the 1, and it's way easier. Come learn some fancy snippets from the last dance in Dirty Dancing, done in Salsa.
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 in January, this class is for you.
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More Lindy, before we forget...
Lindy Hop What's Next Workshop
Monday, April 3, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We're going to keep working on those Swing-outs and applying them in a variety of ways. Let's keep this bouncy ball rolling!
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 East Coast Swing. It's good if you've encountered 8 count patterns or Lindy Hop before, but not required.
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Beginner Line Dancing With Lisa
There's power in dance and you can have it Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, April 4, 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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Rock Step V. Side Cross - They're more similar than you think
Nightclub 2-Step What's Next Workshop
Monday, April 10, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nightclub 2-Step has evolved away from the this or that mentality I learned, instead settling on a compromise. This workshop is going to take a closer look at the differences between the versions and help you navigate the options.
Location: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online
Price: $14/person in-studio or $9/person virtual.
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 Nightclub 2-Step, able to dance a variety of speeds, and familiar with at least two rotations.
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Leveling up the Choreo
Line Dance What's Next Workshop
Monday, April 10, 8:00 pm - 9:00 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: 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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Historic Dance (in casual clothes)
Historic Dance (English Country Dance) Workshop
Tuesday, April 11, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the English Country Dancers of the New River Valley Historic Dance Society as we laugh, dance, and enjoy each other's company while learning dance new to us, but old as the 13 Colonies. This is the dancing you find in Pride and Prejudice, that George Washington did on vacation, and that evolved into modern Contra and Square dancing.
Beginners, groups, singles, and families are always welcome. Every dance will be taught by being broken down into simple components and cued while dancing. If you can walk, you can dance, and we'd love to have you join the set.
Location: Sapphire Studio
Price: This workshop is free, but a donation jar will be passed during the dancing, if you feel like adding a couple of dollars. .
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 dancers will find lots to love at this workshop.
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Dancing on the New
Swing and Shag Workshops plus a sweet little social Dance Party East Coast Swing and Carolina Shag Workshop
Sunday, April 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We are teaming up with Nesselrod on the New for an afternoon of swing dance workshops and a swinging dance party at their gorgeous outdoor pavilion. Join us for East Coast Swing (beginner, plus something shiny) and totally beginner Carolina Shag dance workshops and then stay for the dance party at 5:30. The party is included for class participants, but it’s also open to the public.
While the party playlist will focus on class material, it will also include all those other styles you’ve heard about and love: Waltz, Tango, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Cha Cha, Rumba, and more. Feel free to bring a snack to share. Water will be provided.
PLEASE REGISTER by Saturday!
Location: The Pavilion at Nesselrod on the New
Price: Workshops - $14/person
Social - $5/person (included for wksp participants).
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: Beginners welcome, but should be there at the beginning of the lesson to get a solid foundation. Experienced dancers will find delightful variations and new ways to use old friends in the lesson.
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Beginner Line Dancing With Lisa
You don't need a partner to have fun dancing! Line Dance Workshop
Tuesday, April 18, 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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Leveling up the Choreo
Line Dance What's Next Workshop
Monday, May 8, 8:00 pm - 9:00 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: 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.
Read more about Line Dance.
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Historic Dance (in casual clothes)
Historic Dance (English Country Dance) Workshop
Tuesday, May 9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the English Country Dancers of the New River Valley Historic Dance Society as we laugh, dance, and enjoy each other's company while learning dance new to us, but old as the 13 Colonies. This is the dancing you find in Pride and Prejudice, that George Washington did on vacation, and that evolved into modern Contra and Square dancing.
Beginners, groups, singles, and families are always welcome. Every dance will be taught by being broken down into simple components and cued while dancing. If you can walk, you can dance, and we'd love to have you join the set.
Location: Sapphire Studio
Price: This workshop is free, but a donation jar will be passed during the dancing, if you feel like adding a couple of dollars. .
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 dancers will find lots to love at this workshop.
Read more about Historic Dance (English Country Dance).
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Theme TBA
Dance Party
Saturday, May 13, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details coming soon!
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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