May 2008
Dance
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‘Dance, Music and Dreams II” -- Coronado High School dance students present their annual spring production at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, in the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre. The production will showcase a variety of dance styles. Admission is free. Information: 834-2460.
Country Western Dance -- Mima Dance Club will host a social dance 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 3, at Sand Dunes Dance Hall, 11400 Rojas. Admission: $5. Information: 491-8143 or 590-3656.
‘Flamenco Aficianado’ -- Club de España Paso del Norte will events with an afternoon of Flamenco dance 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at El Paso Public Library Downtown, 501 N. Oregon, as part of the spring’s “We Celebrate Our Heritage: Spain.” events. Dancers and students include Alejandra Almanza, Julieta Zarate, Noemi Ruiz, Ana Laura Carrera as well as students and dancers from A. Chacon International School Mesita Elementary and Grupo de Baile Club de Espana. Guitarristas are Alvaro Najera and Oswaldo Mendoza. Admission is free. Information: 543-5466.
Tango Workshop -- Paso del Norte Tango Club will host Argentine Tango workshops led by internationally-known tango instructors Michael Young and Beatrix Satzinger, May 3-4, at Shundo Studio, 2719 N. Stanton. Workshops are 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $15 per workshop; $60 for all four. Information: Larry Williams, 591-2993, Sean D’Arcy, 821-2881 or Shundo Studio, 532-2043.
Those purchasing all four workshops in advance may attend the dance party and lesson for free at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3.
Tip-Tap-Toe Dance -- The local dance company presents its annual student recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 833-8277.
‘Move!’ -- The Franklin High School Dance Department’s Fusion dance team, directed by Pam Turley, presents its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. The concert is a potpourri of modern, jazz, tap, ballet and musical theater dance forms. Tickets: $4. Information: 832-6600, ext. 6555.
Ballet Teatro del Espacio – Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas presents the dance company at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez, as part of its 2008 cultural series. The contemporary ballet blends today’s style with formal technique and artistry. Tickets: 200 pesos. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16) 12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.
British Ballet Academy -- The academy’s annual recital is 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre featuring a variety of dance styles. Admission is free. Information: 591-4472 or britishballetonline.com.
Desert Dancers tea -- The Desert Dancers Chapter of the U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association will host an afternoon tea 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton. Free dance lessons begin at 1:15 p.m. followed by favorite ballroom dances including waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha-cha, swing, cumbia, country, salsa, merengue and more. Admission: $7 ($5 for members). Singles welcome. Information: Penny Brewer, 532-3064, Curtis Graham (575) 382-1640 or desertdanceusa.com.
Hafla at the Grapevine -- The Grapevine, 3900 W. Picacho, Las Cruces, will host its 8th annual night of Middle Eastern and tribal music, dance and food 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 30. The event includes belly dancers, tribal dancers, drummers and musicians from all walks of life. Also featured is a Belly Dance Bazaar with drums, zills, tambourines, textiles, hip scarves, jewelry, dancer supplies, silk veils and more. Admission: $10 ($5 per person with potluck dish; $5 performers and costume ($3 performers if bringing a potluck dish). Information: Azadeh, (575) 644-4156.
“Hafla” means a party or coming together of music, dance and song. Guests may bring their instruments and talent and join in.
‘Estampas y Recuerdos’ -- Ballet Folkorico Tonatiuh celebrates its first year under the direction of Carmen Hernandez at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 30-June 1, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Dances include those from the states of Jalisco, Tabasco, Colima, Chiapas and more. Tickets: $5; available from any group member or at the door. Information: 478-0141 or dancing_at_heart@yahoo.com.
Belly dancing -- Belly dancing with Kareesha Willow, Ileana and Leah is featured 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Al-Zaituna Restaurant, 4172 N. Mesa. Information: 585-6825 or 838-1260.
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.
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