Dance Station News Virginia Vasconi returns for tango workshops, lessons, and a milonga Virginia Vasconi and Michael Walker Virginia Vasconi, the well-known Argentine tango dancer and teacher, returns to Dance Station this month for a series of tango workshops, private lessons, and a milonga. Dance Station’s resident Argentine tango teacher, Michael Walker, is hosting her visit. While there are few slots still available for private lessons, workshops are open for registrations. Tango dancers are also invited to a milonga on Saturday, Nov. 19 that will feature a performance by Virginia and Michael.…
Dance Station News Pancakes, and the Dance Station Kid’s Class, return to the Plaza on July 4 Abby and Finn Santa Fe’s famous Pancakes on the Plaza returns on July 4 after a two-year absence — and the Dance Station Kid‘s Class will be among the performers on the Plaza gazebo. Led by Dance Station instructor Mary Miller, the Kid‘s Social Dance Class will take the gazebo stage at 1:30 p.m. to dance a waltz, tango, and jitterbug medley.The students — Abby, Finn, Gabriel, Malcolm, and Rhea — range in age from 6 to 12.…
Dance Station News Dance Station’s first live showcase in 2 years set for Aug. 7 Barbara Pattelena and Mike Garcia at a recent live showcase (Photo by Gail MacQuesten) Our students and teachers are preparing diligently for the studio’s first in-person Student Showcase in more than two years! We hope you‘ll make plans to join us at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7.While this is the first live showcase since Covid, Dance Station students haven’t been resting on their rhinestones during the pandemic. We produced two virtual showcases that you can watch here and here on YouTube.Still,…
Dance Station News Advanced Salsa Workshops with Mary in April Kathy Roybal and Lawrence Black Thursdays, April 7 and 14, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Get ready for dancing under the stars with Mary’s advanced salsa workshops. These workshops are designed for students who can comfortably maintain the salsa rhythm while dancing. No partner needed; cost is $20 per workshop.…
Dance Station News Watch our newest Virtual Showcase, and other news from Dance Station Kathy Roybal and Lawrence Black perform “Sunrise, Sunset” in Dance Station’s latest virtual showcase. Watch it now on YouTube! Greetings from Dance Station! We have posted a new virtual Student Showcase on YouTube and the Dance Station website, featuring students and teachers performing a variety of ballroom and Latin routines. As always, our students — of all ages and proficiencies — are grateful to those of you who tune in to watch. We thank you for the opportunity to share our love of dance.…
Dance Station News Learn or improve your salsa with our February workshops Want to learn salsa or brush up on your skills? Dance Station teacher Mary Miller is leading two salsa workshops in February. If you’re a complete salsa novice, come to our Beginner Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. We’ll start from the basics. No partner needed! More advanced dancers should attend our Advanced Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. For this workshop, we ask that participants know the salsa basics and can comfortably maintain the salsa rhythm while dancing.…
