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Cuban Dance with Nilda Guerra
Professional Dance Teacher and Choreographer
Saturday, May 31 ~ 10am-Noon
~ $30/person Early Registion Price ~
$45/person at the door
Register now at https://square.link/u/48SHCDB3
Join highly acclaimed Cuban choreographer Nilda Guerra for a 2 hour introductory Cuban dance workshop at Sapphire Ballroom on Saturday, May 31, from 10 am to 12 noon.
Whether you are a long time latin dance aficionado wanting to improve your skills, a beginner looking for a new and exciting experience, or someone who just loves to dance and would like to expand your repertoire, this exploration of the entrancing world of Cuban dance and music culture with Nilda will fulfill your desires.
In this workshop, participants will be exposed to many of the various dance/music genres that have evolved in Cuba over the years, from “Son”, which is the heartbeat of Cuban country music in its fusion of the Spanish guitar with the African drum, to Bolero, Mambo, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, and of course Salsa. This will not be your Friday night salsa lesson at the local dance bar, but rather a full-on cultural immersion with a talented and charismatic guide to lead you on a journey of discovery into the world of “Cubanismo”, the essence of Cuba. We hope you will join us for some good fun, great music, and hot dancing.
Keep watching for details more classes with Nilda this summer!
 About Nilda Guerra:
Nilda Guerra has lived and breathed in that artistic and cultural milieu her entire life, studying at the prestigious Escuela Vocational de Arte and performing in various dance companies in Cuba and on tour abroad, before taking up her true passion, choreography. She fulfilled her dream of creating her own independent dance company in 2001 with the formation of Ballet Rakatan, a multi genre company that features in its productions the complex fusion of all manner of Cuban dance and music.
In its 24 years of existence Ballet Rakatan has toured the world, performing to highest acclaim to packed houses in the most prestigious of theaters from City Center on Broadway, to Saddler’s Wells in the West End London, to La Scala in Milan and The Sydney Opera House among many many others. She takes immense pride in being a defender of her cultural heritage through the productions she creates and through the teaching of the complex skills involved in Cuban dance to talented young dancers who desire to follow in her footsteps at a school of dance in Havana sponsored by the company.
If you would like to help promote this workshop - click on either image above to access a full-sized, printable, shareable flier. Post it where you think makes sense. We appreciate your help!
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In other news... |
 Starting Wednesday, May 21, a small part of Main Street will be closed at the intersection with Hickok Street. You will still be able to access the studio as usual and be able to park on Main Street. You just have to approach from the Franklin side of downtown instead of the Radford Road side. Thanks for your patience!
More information is available on the Town of Christiansburg website at https://www.christiansburg.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2658 |
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American Tango Deep Dives in June
Monday, June 9
Monday, June 16
Monday, June 23
For dancers already familiar with several Tango moves, and looking for more! This is a 3 workshop series - attend any or all of them - but know that they get bigger and bolder each week.
What would you like to see in July? Nightclub 2-Step? Fox Trot?
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Bachata Friday Beginner Workshops
If you haven't met Bachata on the dance floor yet, you're missing the party! It's simple, spin-filled and friendly. A fantastic way to start dancing.
* Note - No workshop May 23. We hope you enjoy your Memorial Day festivities. And thank you to those that serve and those that sacrifice.
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Improve your balance and rhythm while exercising your brain and body all to music that feeds your soul. Yes, please!
SPRING SALE! March 20 - June 20, (Spring Equinox to Summer Solstice) buy six BLD workshops for only $36! Share them with friends or keep them for yourself - it's up to you.
Advanced Line Dance - Monday, June 2
Are you interested in an Intermediate Line Dance class? Let us know. We'd love to go there.
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NRV Historic Dance
Beginner Historic Dance Workshop
Learn to dance like Jane Austen and George Washington in the comfort of your jeans and sneakers.
No experience or partner required. Costumed events available.
Our next Regency Ball (Costumes encouraged, not required) will be Saturday, November 15. Look for registration details in Septmeber.
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Sound like fun? Find more details online at SapphireDance.com and register/pay online at SapphireBallroom.Square.site. You can also email and pay at the event/class - just reply to this email with your name and the names of anyone you plan to bring.
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Sapphire's group classes and workshops are always small, low stress, and fun. They are a great way to meet other people who have also decided to learn to dance, as well as get to know our teaching staff. It doesn't take any long-term investment to get started, no special clothing or shoes - just something comfortable to wear and a sense of adventure. So, take the plunge and try it out.
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