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Kick the Winter Blues - January 08, 2011 |
| Shake the snow off and heat up the night by coming out to our tribute to the Blues. Wear blue jeans, a blue shirt, or blue hair - whatever floats your blues-boat. The lesson will feature West Coast Swing - a more bluesy dance is hard to find! If you are new to West Coast, be sure to come at the beginning of the lesson, when the material will be the easiest. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- CTS & NC2 - January 21, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused, this Jam will allow you to kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Country Two-Step and Night Club 2-Step, with a sprinkling of East Coast, Cha Cha, Waltz, West Coast, Rumba, and 6/8 NC2. Dance Jams will be free through February - don’t miss this chance to check them out! |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: FREE |
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Dance Jam
- Cha Cha, Rumba, Merengue - February 06, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused, this Jam will allow you to kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Cha Cha, Rumba, and Merengue, with a sprinkling of Samba, Bolero, and Salsa. Dance Jams will be free through February - don’t miss this chance to check them out! |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: FREE |
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Sweethearts Swirl - February 12, 2011 |
| We′re taking a step back from the Lovers′ Ball to bring this Sweet Treat for Valentine′s Day. Details available at http://sapphiredance.com/Sweetheart.htm, but in brief, here′s our vision: semi-formal atmosphere for singles and couples to mingle, feast on an array of decadent desserts, and enjoy our common love of dance. Make it part of your Valentine′s plans. |
| | Time: 6:30 Reception, 7:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $20 Advance / $30 At-The-Door |
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Dance Jam
- ECS, STS, & Hustle - February 18, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused, this Jam will allow you to kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature East Coast, Single Time, and 4 Count Hustle, with a sprinkling of 3Count Hustle, West Coast, Ca. Shag, Lindy, and Jive. Dance Jams will be free through February - don’t miss this chance to check them out! |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: FREE |
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Dance Jam
- Arg. Tango & Salsa - March 06, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused, this Jam will allow you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Argentine Tango and Salsa, with a sprinkling of Bachata, Megengue, Bolero, Samba, and American Tango. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5 Students (University or High) / $7 General |
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Sam and Denise Miller - March 11, 2011 |
| Mark your calendars! The Millers will be here March 11 - 13 for another great weekend of Privates and Groups. Have you been working on your posture? ;^D |
| | Time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: TBD |
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Gimme A Break - March 12, 2011 |
| “Break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar!’ It′s the middle of Spring Break, and we all really need a break. So we′re celebrating the breaks: a break from the routine, break-up songs, breaking out of the mold, and, best of all, hitting the breaks in the music. Not sure you know what that last one means? Be sure to catch our lesson in Cha Cha, where we′ll teach you to hear and hit the breaks. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10 General / $5 Student (University or High) |
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Dance Jam
- Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot - March 18, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused, this Jam will allow you to kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Slow Waltz, American Tango, and Fox Trot, with a sprinkling of Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, and Argentine Tango. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5 Students (University or High) / $7 General |
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Dance Jam
- ECS, STS, & Hustle - April 03, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused, this Jam will allow you to kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature East Coast Swing, Single Time Swing, and 4 Count Hustle, with a sprinkling of 3 Count Hustle, Lindy, West Coast, Carolina Shag, and Jive. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5 Students (University or High) / $7 General |
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World Tour - April 09, 2011 |
| Travel the world without a passport. We′ll have costumes and decorations on display from around the world, music that celebrates the joys of traveling, and for the lesson, one of our favorite internationally-inspired dances: Argentine Tango. And Debbi will surely treat us to another silly folk dance during the night! (Who remembers Troika?) Be sure to join us for the beginning of the lesson if this is your first time dancing Argentine Tango. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10 General / $5 University and High School Studen |
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Dance Jam
- West Coast and Shag - April 15, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams allow you to kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature West Coast Swing and Carolina Shag, with a sprinkling of Hustle, Night Club 2-Step, East Coast and Single Time Swing. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5 Students (University or High) / $7 General |
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Dance Jam
- Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot - May 01, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused, this Jam will allow you to kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Slow Waltz, American Tango, and Fox Trot, with a sprinkling of Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, and Argentine Tango. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5 Students (University or High) / $7 General |
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Silver Screen Soiree - May 14, 2011 |
| Golden Globes, Emmy’s, Oscars, SGA, MTV, People’s Choice - everyone has awards! At Sapphire, we’re going to celebrate all that wonderful dancing that’s come out of Hollywood and off Broadway over the years with our own “red carpet” event (yes we actually have a red carpet). Featuring a lesson in Salsa, we’ll have a night filled with “Stage and Screen” magic. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Cha Cha, Rumba, Merengue - May 20, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams allow you to kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Cha Cha, Rumba, and Merengue, with a sprinkling of Samba, Bolero, and Salsa |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5 Students (University or High) / $7 General |
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Dance Jam
- Country Two Step & Night Club 2 Step - June 05, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Country Two-Step and Night Club 2-Step, with a sprinkling of East Coast, Cha Cha, Waltz, West Coast, Rumba, and 6/8 NC2. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Vinyl Vibe - June 11, 2011 |
| Once upon a time, some of the best music ever was produced on records (aka Vinyl). Tonight we journey back to visit those hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Yes, we could have gone back further, but we only have one night! So dig out your retro best, be they Mary Janes, hip huggers, Minis, or leg warmers and join us for a totally far out lesson in East Coast Swing. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Essential Ballroom - June 17, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Slow Waltz, American Tango, and Fox Trot, with a sprinkling of Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Bolero, and Argentine Tango. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- West Coast Swing & Carolina Shag - July 03, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature West Coast Swing and Carolina Shag, with a sprinkling of Hustle, Night Club 2-Step, East Coast and Single Time Swing. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Summer Sizzle - July 09, 2011 |
| Hot summer nights just got hotter. We’re spicing things up with a Samba lesson. As usual, come out early in the lesson to get a friendly introduction to this smokin’ Latin dance, and hang-on-tight as the lesson erupts into something truly fiery. It’s a night that’s sure to Sizzle! |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Argentine Tango & Salsa - July 15, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Argentine Tango and Salsa, with a sprinkling of Bachata, Merengue, Bolero, Samba, and American Tango. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Essential Latin - August 07, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Cha Cha, Rumba, and Merengue, with a sprinkling of Samba, Bolero, Bachata, and Salsa. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Night Groove - August 13, 2011 |
| Let the sultry summer nights inspire you to a new groove. We’ll be paying homage to the nighttime, stars, moons, and all the songs that make the night sing! Our lesson? The Night Club Two-Step, of course. This dance starts simple - great for all levels of dancers - but we’ll take it for “a ride across the moon” by the time the lesson is done. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Essential Swing - August 19, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature East Coast, Single Time, and 4 Count Hustle, with a sprinkling of 3Count Hustle, West Coast, Ca. Shag, Lindy, and Jive. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Argentine Tango & Salsa - September 04, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Argentine Tango and Salsa, with a sprinkling of Bachata, Merengue, Bolero, Samba, and American Tango. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Playing Favorites - September 10, 2011 |
| We’re really working as a team to put this one together for you. Each member of the staff here at Sapphire has chosen a few favorite dance tunes (choosing is the hard part) and we’ll line them up - one after the other - to create an absolutely spectacular night of dancing. We’ll start the evening with a lesson in Waltz, starting with the basics and featuring some of our favorite moves. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Fall Sampler - September 13, 2011 |
| Interested in learning to dance, but don’t know where to start? Have questions? Come out for this one-night event where you’ll get to see styles from the Essential classes, hear about discounts, ask questions, and learn a little dancing. Absolutely perfect for new dancers, this one-hour class is your chance to try us out before committing to a 4-week class. |
| | Time: 7:00
Location: Blacksburg Community Center
Admission: $5/person |
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Dance Jam
- Essential Latin - September 16, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Merengue, Rumba, and Cha Cha, with a sprinkling of Samba, Bolero, Bachata and Salsa. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Essential Ballroom - October 02, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. This afternoon we feature Slow Waltz, American Tango, and Fox Trot, with a sprinkling of Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, and Argentine Tango. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Monster Bash - October 08, 2011 |
| Alter-Egos like to dance too! Consider this a warm up for your Halloween festivities. Dress up or not, let your character shine through at this spooky themed dance that’s sure to get you in the “spirit”. We’ll be rocking the Monster Mash with a lesson in 4-Count Hustle. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- West Coast Swing and Carolina Shag - October 21, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature West Coast Swing and Carolina Shag, with a sprinkling of Hustle, Night Club 2-Step, East Coast and Single Time Swing. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Essential Swing - November 06, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. This afternoon we feature East Coast, Single Time, and 4 Count Hustle, with a sprinkling of 3Count Hustle, West Coast, Ca. Shag, Lindy, and Jive. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance the Turkey Away - November 12, 2011 |
| The hunt is on, over the river and through the woods, to Sapphire’s homage to the season of eatin’. Lesson: Fox Trot, ’cause foxes like turkey too! |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Essential Ballroom - November 18, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Slow Waltz, American Tango, and Fox Trot, with a sprinkling of Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Bolero, and Argentine Tango. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Night Club 2 Step and Country Two Step - December 04, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Country Two-Step and Night Club 2-Step, with a sprinkling of East Coast, Cha Cha, Waltz, West Coast, Rumba, and 6/8 NC2. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Snowflake Ball - December 10, 2011 |
| Ready for a winter wonderland? Lovely weather for a sleigh ride? Or just want to rock around the Christmas Tree? Join us as we get a little “flaky” at our last dance of the year! We’ll spend some time with the sugarplums while learning some Rumba. Remember - he sees you when you’re dancing, he knows when you sit down, he knows if you lead or follow, so you better dance good for goodness sake! Semi-Formal attire encouraged. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Dance Jam
- Argentine Tango and Salsa - December 16, 2011 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Argentine Tango and Salsa, with a sprinkling of Bachata, Merengue, Bolero, Samba, and American Tango. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/Person; $5/University and High School Students |
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Spring Sampler - January 11, 2012 |
A one-night workshop previewing our most popular beginner classes.
Absolutely perfect for new dancers, the Sampler is for everyone interested in dance classes, but not sure where to start. Come out to see styles from the “Essential” classes, hear about discounts, ask questions, and learn a little dancing. This one-hour class is your chance to try us out before committing to a 4-week class.
Everyone who joins us this evening will a receive a coupon for $5 OFF the registration fee of any Winter/Spring Partner Dance Class in Blacksburg. |
| | Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Blacksburg Community Center
Admission: $5/person |
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Kick the Winter Blues - January 14, 2012 |
| Shake the snow off and heat up the night by coming out to our tribute to the Blues. Wear blue jeans, a blue shirt, or blue hair - whatever floats your blues-boat. The lesson will feature West Coast Swing - a more bluesy dance is hard to find! If you are new to West Coast, be sure to come at the beginning of the lesson, when the material will be the easiest. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Dance JAM - Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango - January 20, 2012 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, this Jam will allow you to kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Slow Waltz, American Tango, and Fox Trot, with a sprinkling of Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, and Argentine Tango. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Dance JAM - Country Two Step and Night Club 2 - February 05, 2012 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. This afternoon we feature Country Two-Step and Night Club 2-Step, with a sprinkling of East Coast, Cha Cha, Waltz, West Coast, Rumba, and 6/8 NC2. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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That’s Amore - February 11, 2012 |
| “When you dance down the street with a cloud at
your feet - That’s Amore!” Come celebrate your love of dance with a whole bunch of people, just as crazy about dancing as you are. We’ll start our moon-struck soiree with a Viennese Waltz Lesson - a dance sure to make your head spin and your heart pitter patter. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Dance JAM - Argentine Tango and Salsa - February 17, 2012 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Argentine Tango and Salsa, with a sprinkling of Bachata, Merengue, Bolero, Samba, and American Tango. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Dance JAM - Single Time Swing, Hustle, East Coast Swing - March 04, 2012 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature East Coast, Single Time, and 4 Count Hustle, with a sprinkling of 3Count Hustle, West Coast, Ca. Shag, Lindy, and Jive. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Gimme A Break - March 10, 2012 |
| “Break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar!’ It′s the middle of Spring Break, and we all really need a break. So we′re celebrating the breaks: a break from the routine, break-up songs, breaking out of the mold, and, best of all, hitting the breaks in the music. Not sure you know what that last one means? Be sure to catch our lesson in Cha Cha, where we′ll teach you to hear and hit the breaks. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Dance JAM - Cha Cha, Rumba, Merengue - March 16, 2012 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Merengue, Rumba, and Cha Cha, with a sprinkling of Samba, Bolero, Bachata and Salsa. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Sam and Denise Miller - March 30, 2012 |
| Come be inspired and entertained by these fun, fantastic dancers! Private Lessons, Semi-Private Lessons, and Workshops available for your dancing pleasure. Details will be online in Mid February: http://www.sapphiredance.com/Millers.htm |
| | Time:
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: varies |
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Dance JAM - West Coast Swing and Carolina Shag - April 01, 2012 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Today we feature West Coast Swing and Carolina Shag, with a sprinkling of Hustle, Night Club 2-Step, East Coast and Single Time Swing. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Vinyl Vibe - April 14, 2012 |
| Once upon a time, some of the best music ever was produced on records (aka Vinyl). Tonight we journey back to visit those hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Yes, we could have gone back further, but we only have one night! So dig out your retro best, be they Mary Janes, hip huggers, Minis, or leg warmers and join us for a totally far out lesson in 4-Count Hustle. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Dance JAM - Single Time Swing, Hustle, East Coast Swing - April 20, 2012 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature East Coast, Single Time, and 4 Count Hustle, with a sprinkling of 3Count Hustle, West Coast, Ca. Shag, Lindy, and Jive. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Dance JAM - Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango - May 06, 2012 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. This afternoon we feature Slow Waltz, American Tango, and Fox Trot, with a sprinkling of Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, and Argentine Tango. |
| | Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Ladies’ Choice - May 12, 2012 |
| This dance will be all about the LADIES. We’ll be featuring songs and music about women, as well as a few Ladies’ Choice Dances during the evening. The Lesson will be in Bolero, a feminine favorite. |
| | Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $10/General, $5/University & High School Students |
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Dance JAM - Country Two Step and Night Club 2 - May 18, 2012 |
| A bit more casual and focused than a Dance Party, Jams let you kick back, relax, and really practice some moves. Tonight we feature Country Two-Step and Night Club 2-Step, with a sprinkling of East Coast, Cha Cha, Waltz, West Coast, Rumba, and 6/8 NC2. |
| | Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $7/General, $5/University & High School Students |
