July 2009
Dance
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‘Touch the Silver Lining’ -- Danzas Españolas, with Theatre, Inc. present the dance company’s 25th anniversary performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Scottish Rite Theater, 301 W. Missouri. Tickets: $12 and $15; available for credit card purchase at At The Clayground, 5860 N. Mesa and La Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Information: 564-5514 or 533-1713.
‘Night Out’ -- The evening of dance benefiting FEMAP’s Youth Programs at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at The News Nightclub, 209 S. El Paso, featuring various dance styles such as contemporary, jazz, Hip-Hop, and Argentine tango set to music from many genres including R&B, Jazz, Rock, and Electronic. Salsa dance lesson precedes the show at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 for show; $25 for show and . Information: 544-4151or femap.org.
Night Out is a collaboration between dancers and choreographers working in El Paso and Las Cruces.
UTEP summer dance -- UTEP PACE offers dance classes throughout the summer months for kids and teens. Information/registration: 747-5142 or utep.edu/pace.
-- Ballet II -- 5:40 to 7:10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, July 7-30 and Aug. 4-27 for age 11 and older. Cost: $80.
-- Beginning Ballet -- 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday July 7-30 and Aug. 4-27 for ages 8-11. Cost: $67.
-- Belly Dancing -- 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 6-10 for ages 13-19. Cost: $20-$37.
-- Jazz for Teens -- 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday and Wednesday, July 6-29 and Aug. 3-26, for ages 13-19. Cost: $80.
-- Latin and Hip Hop -- 1 to 2:30 p.m. for ages 6-12 and 2:30 to 4 p.m. for age 13 and older Monday through Friday, July 13-17. Cost: $45.
-- Pre-ballet (Creative Movement) -- 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, July 11-25 and Aug. 8-29, for age 4-5. Cost: $47.
-- Pre-ballet -- 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays, July 11-25 and Aug. 8-29, for age 6-7. Cost: $47.
Salsa Socials -- Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton, will host salsa dance socials 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday, featuring dance lessons in Salsa, Bichat, Cha-Cha or Merengue until 10 p.m. and social dancing until 1 a.m. Admission: $5. Information: 532-2043 or myspace.com/shundo_ballroom.
Ballet Performing Arts Center -- 910 E. Redd Road, Suite H (at Westwind). Information: 585-6362.
Summer ballet classes now offered under the instruction of Olga Balbocean, formerly of The Moscow Ballet and The Ballet Russe in London.
Children’s Magic Fairy Camps are 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays’ featuring a different theme each day such as Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. Includes ballet instruction, snacks, tea parties, arts and crafts. Call for cost.
Paso del Norte Tango lessons -- Paso del Norte Tango will host Argentine Tango 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton. Admission: $5 (includes introductory tango lesson and dandy party). Information: Sean D’Arcy, 821-2881 or Shundo Studio, 532-2043.
Worship-Through-Dance Classes - Comunidad Cristiana Este offers free classes for girls age 4 and older are noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Marty Robbins Recreation Center, 11600 Vista del Sol. Classes consist of Bible studies, ballet and modern dance. Information: (915)541-5997 or ComunidadCristianaEste.org.
‘Swing into Summer’ -- Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton, will host classes in Swing Dance, 8 to 9 p.m. Fridays, during the summer months. Learn Swing to popular rock ‘n’ roll oldies and classic swing hits from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Casual dress and comfortable shoes that won’t fall off encouraged. Cost: $7. Information: 532-2043 or 227-8953.
Belly dancing -- Belly dancing by Kareesha, Ileana, Casey, and Maritza is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays at Al-Zaituna Restaurant, 4172 N. Mesa. Open participation welcome for the whole family (bring dancing belt). Minimum $5 food order required. Information: 585-6825 or 838-1260.
Line Dance instructions -- Yellow Jackets Line Dance Club will host weekly line dance lessons 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Tobin Park United Methodist Church, 5501 Wren (at Roanoke). Cost: $2 per session; free for members. Information: Rick Alpi, 821-5151.
Southwest Area Square and Round Dancers Association -- The group is a clearing-house of information on several regularly scheduled square dances in the city. Information: 821-1933 or 751-0634.
The Art of Belly Dance -- The Snake Charmer and The Belly Dancer host flamenco and belly dancers from El Paso, Las Cruces and Juarez 9:30 p.m. Fridays at Hush Gallery, 504 N. Stanton. Area dancers interested in participating are being sought. Admission is free. Information: 740-4919 or snakecharmerthebellydancer@yahoo.com.
Zumba class -- The Mind Body Studio, 910 E. Redd Road, Suite H, hosts the dance fitness class 7:40 to 8:40 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, which creates an easy dynamic and effective fitness system in a non-intimidating, party-like atmosphere. Suitable for all levels. Bring athletic shoes, water and small towel. Cost: $8 per class; monthly fees available. Information: 490-9756.
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