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.

Fall 2009 Classes

• Cha Cha Salsa Series
• Beginning Swing Dance
• Middle Eastern Veil Dance Series

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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.

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First Name:	*Required
Last Name:	*Required
E-mail:	*Required
I want to register for:	Cha Cha and Salsa Series
	Middle Eastern Veil Dance Series

 

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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