SPECIALTY DANCE SERIES
Specialty Dance Series offers patrons opportunities for deeper instruction for their favorite dance forms. Progressive in nature, these classes start with fundamentals and work towards more complex maneuvers.
The classes on this page require pre-registration, and are open to all levels of fitness and dance experience. Classes will take place in the Recreation Center Dance Studio.
With the new Recreation Center opening this semester there are a few changes to our registration requirements. In order for anyone to take advantage of all of the programs and services that the Dance Program offers, a Recreation Center membership is required. Recreation Center memberships are available for purchase to all graduate students, faculty and staff and their domestic partners or spouses and families (Note: Recreation Center membership fees are now included in undergraduate tuition). If you do not intend to become a member of the new facility, you may not register for specialty dance series and you may not attend a drop-in dance class, after September 25, 2009.
Fall 2009 Classes
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Cha Cha and Salsa Series
Latin Dance Intensive! Learn basic Salsa and Cha Cha moves, and then add depth and technique to your dancing in this Latin Social Dancing Series taught by Jill Banta. Classes will focus on partnering and timing techniques of Cha Cha and Salsa, including turns, footwork and postural perfection. You are guaranteed to dance the night away.
Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
September 9, 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21, November 4, 11, 18, 2009
Student rate: $40 for series
Staff/Faculty rate: $50 for series
Sign up at the Operations Desk in the Recreation Center or register here.
Middle Eastern Veil Dance Series
The veil. A Middle Eastern symbol for the beauty, mystery, and sensuality of women. The veil dance. The art of revealing and concealing this splendor to and from others. Explore this entrancing expression and discover the ultimate feminine power within you!
Veil dance techniques including wraps, drapes, whirling, and twirling will
be integrated with evocative movement innovations and incorporated into choreography to popular Middle Eastern music. Basic experience of dance/Middle Eastern dance movement is helpful but not required.
Note: Veils will be provided for class use. However, students are encouraged
to purchase their own veils for practice. Due to cultural restrictions, this dance is for women only.
Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
October 14 – November 18, 2009 (6 class Series)
Student rate: $5 per class
Staff/faculty rate: $6 per class
Sign up at the Operations Desk in the Recreation Center or register here.
To Register:
Sign up at the Operations Desk in the Recreation Center or use this form to register. All payments must be made on/before your first class.
For information contact:
- Leslie Scates
Assistant Director for Dance Programs
Recreation Center
Dance office: 713-348-5773
lscates [at] rice.edu
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