Tapestry provides space for other dance classes and exhibition groups. Here
are some dance classes. Contact those groups or the program director at
Tapestry (612-722-2914 or Email ) for more information.
Dance Around the
World!
Saturday Night Beginning
International Folk Dance
Fun for those who have
never danced before, or for anyone who wants to learn the fundamental steps and
patterns that are the building blocks of the world’s dances. We’ll learn a wide
variety of line and couple dances from many countries: the Balkans to England,
the United States to Israel and everywhere in between (and beyond). The dances
will start off easy, little more than walking to music, and we’ll gradually get
more complicated as the year and our skills progress. Feel free to start coming
at any time; come whenever you can. There’s no need to bring a partner; there
will be plenty of opportunity to trade off partners and to learn all the steps.
Above all, we’ll have fun learning to dance together. Remember: we are “the
folk” and these dances are meant for us.
When:
Usually Saturday evenings, 7:30-9:30, on an ongoing, drop-in
basis. Dance Around the World is on summer Break and will resume in
September 2008. There will be five teachers this year: Ed
Stern, Fer Horn, Theresa Mish, and Kathy Gray.
Cost: $5 at the door
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS)
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Twin Cities (Minnesota) Branch is
a non-profit organization of individuals interested in learning and
participating in the art of Scottish country dancing. We are people of all ages
and ethnicities who enjoy music, dancing, and good company. No prior dance
experience is necessary to get started and partners are not required. The group
holds regular weekly classes, socials dances, and mini-workshops in the
Minneapolis-St Paul metropolitan area.
The Branch currently offers several different classes where dancers can learn
the footwork, formations, and technique of Scottish Country dancing. Classes are
free to members of the RSCDS - Twin Cities Branch. Non-members pay $3 per class.
If you are new to Scottish country dancing and not sure if it's for you, we
offer a six week free trial period. Contact Lara (ldfs [at] bigfoot.com
or (612-874-8299) or check out our web sight at
www.rscds-twincities.org for
further information.
Monday Night General Technique Class
All levels of dancer from brand new beginners to advanced are welcome at Monday
night classes. Classes tend to focus on the basics in the Fall and concentrate
on progressively more complex figures and dances as the year progresses.
7:30-9:30 pm Sept 30th-May 19th.
Friday Night Advanced/Demo Class
The class is intended for dancers who have been taking Scottish country dance
classes for at least one year, but participation is at the discretion of the
teachers. A general guideline would be that dancers should be competent in their
footwork and know all the basic formations. Participants should have an interest
in performing with the Branch and/or working on advanced technique. 7:30-9:30
2nd & 4th Fridays Oct 10th-May 23rd.
Belly Dance
Belly Dancing with Libbie Henderson, known professionally as Asfura. Danse
Oriental (known in America as Belly Dance) is fun, aerobic, low-impact exercise
designed for a woman’s body. Enjoy wonderful middle eastern music – classical,
ethnic and modern. Classes are held at Tapestry on Tuesday evenings, $12 per
class. Contact Libbie Henderson at at 651-603-8805 (night or weekends) or libbieh {at} pclink.com
for the current class times. Wear comfy clothing. A hip scarf is helpful.
Hula Classes
Our ‘Halau (school), `Halau Hula `Ka Hoku `Akau (Hula School of the North
Star) has ongoing classes for men and women who are interested in learning the
traditional styles of Hula and the culture of the Hawaiian people
Days: Sundays 4:00 – 6:00 pm starting September 25, 2005.
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