Rio Grande Dance Classic • April 2019

We like to support our local dance competitions, including the Rio Grande Dance Classic, because they are a great place for students and their teachers to work on their routines. Photos by Doug McClellan.

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Chery Noonan, Kathy Roybal, Nancy Leverenz and Mary Miller — Cheryl Noonan, Kathy Roybal, Nancy Leverenz and Mary Miller • Photo by Doug McClellan

Cheryl, Kathy Roybal, Nancy Leverenz and Mary — Cheryl Noonan, Kathy Roybal, Nancy Leverenz and Mary Miller • Photo by Doug McClellan

Katherine Nydes and Lawrence Black • Photo by Doug McClellan

Mary Miller and Lawrence Black • Photo by Doug McClellan

Ssu Weng and Lawrence Black • Photo by Doug McClellan

Kathy Roybal and Lawrence Black • Photo by Doug McClellan

Cherie Hughes, Dave Sitrin, Eileen Tenn, Katherine Nydes, Lawrence, Ssu Weng and Nancy Leverenz — Cherie Hughes, Dave Sitrin, Eileen Tenn, Katherine Nydes, Lawrence Black, Ssu Weng and Nancy Leverenz • Photo by Doug McClellan

Dave Sitrin and Cherie Hughes • Photo by Doug McClellan

Nancy Leverenz and Lawrence Black • Photo by Doug McClellan

Kathy Roybal and John DiMarino — Kathy Roybal and John • Photo by Doug McClellan

Eileen Tenn and Lawrence Black • Photo by Doug McClellan

Cherie Huges and Dave Sitrin • Photo by Doug McClellan

Kathy, Nancy, Katherine and Eileen — Money honeys: Kathy Roybal, Nancy Leverenz, Katherine Nydes and Eileen Tenn • Photo by Doug McClellan

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This week @ Dance Station

Tuesday

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Jazzercise
We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Jazzercise
We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.
Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

Wednesday

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Just Dance! Intermediate to Advanced
Just Dance! is a start-to-finish, nonstop aerobic dance/fitness class which incorporates a variety of dance styles and compelling choreography and is set to popular music.

Are you ready to have fun and be challenged? Then this is the class for you! $15 per class for 55 minutes of nonstop dance. Taught by Christina Dallorso Kortz.

For more information, contact Christina at 505-699-7004 or visit www.c hristinakortz.com.

9:15 am – 10:00 am
Studio Not Available

11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Jazzercise
We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Jazzercise

We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
NO CLASS TODAY-Beginning Salsa with Dave
This class is for beginner salsa dancers. Cost is $15 drop-in. If you stay for the next class, Beginning Social Dance, it’s only $5 more — that’s just $20 for two lessons. Cash or check only. Come learn to dance! For additional information, contact Dave Duncklee at 505-660-8419.

7:15 pm – 8:00 pm
NO CLASS TODAY-Beginning Social Dance, Combination Swing and Country 2-step with Dave
Cost is $15 drop-in. If you attend the previous class, Beginning Salsa, it’s only $5 more. That’s only $20 for two lessons! Cash or check only. Come learn to dance! For additional information, contact Dave Duncklee at 505-660-8419.

Thursday

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Jazzercise

We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Jazzercise

We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Intro to Social Dance, Latin, with Mary

Just getting started in dancing? Our Intro to Social Dance class is tailored for beginning dancers with little or no experience. Each class will introduce the basic skills of partnering (leading or following), timing, and basic movement. We will focus on a different popular dance every week, including salsa, Country-Western, swing, and tango.

This class is excellent for repetition practice for newer dancers and a wonderful way to get started in the world of dance. This is a drop-in class, so there is no long-term commitment. Just come when you can. You can sign up and pay online here, or pay when you come to class. Cost is $15 per person per class.

Friday

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Jazzercise

We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Jazzercise

We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
JAZZERCISE

We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
SFCC Ballroom Class
In this class you will learn the fundamentals of Ballroom dancing including the importance of connection as well timing and how to apply these things to your step patterns. You will also learn how these things transfer to different Ballroom dance styles. Possible dance styles may include Waltz, Tango and/or Foxtrot. This is a group class and as such you will be expected to rotate partners. Come prepared to learn, get a little exercise, meet new people and above all, have fun!

To register call Santa Fe Community College at 505-428-1676.

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SFCC Country Western class
This class will focus on Progressive Country Two Step, a fun and adaptable social dance. We will focus on the fundamentals and basics that make up this popular dance. Add in some fun step patterns and you will be ready to hit the dance floor. This is a group class and as such will be expected to rotate partners. So dust off your boots, and let’s get dancing!

To register call Santa Fe Community College at 505-428-1676.

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
SFCC West Coast Swing Class
West Coast Swing, not to be confused with Country Western Swing, is an adaptable partner dance that can be danced to a wide variety of music and genres. This is a widely popular dance that puts a lot of emphasis on the conversation between the partners. While the leader is responsible for selecting the dance patterns, both partners are encouraged to add their own style and interpretation of music to the dance partnership creating more of a conversation between the partners. This freedom of expression means that no two dances are the same and therefore every dance is a new dance. In this class you will learn the foundations of West Coast Swing and the basic structure and connection that make the freedom of expression possible.

To register call Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) at 505-428-1676

8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SFCC Salsa Class
This class will focus on basic salsa for the social dance floor. We will focus on partner dancing as well as solo dancing, both of which are a constant sight on the social dance floor. You will learn the basics and fundamentals that will prepare you for the next Salsa band or event. This is a group class and as such will you be expected to rotate partners. See you on the dance floor!

To register call Santa Fe Community College at 505-428-1676.

Saturday

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Jazzercise
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We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Just Dance! Intermediate to Advanced
Just Dance! is a start-to-finish, nonstop aerobic dance/fitness class which incorporates a variety of dance styles and compelling choreography, set to popular music.

Are you ready to have fun and be challenged? Then this is the class for you! $15 per class for 55 minutes of nonstop dance. Taught by Christina Dallorso Kortz.

For more information, contact Christina at 505-699-7004 or visit www.christinakortz.com.

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Studio Not Available

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Rifters
Cost: $20/person. This is a dance event and live concert
Contact information: santafedanceevents@gmail.com. Yaszmina 954-551-3089

The Rifters play their own unique blend of danceable Southwest Americana, mixing their own compositions with select songs from other writers, all featuring their rich harmonies and varied instrumentation, providing an engaging and immersive listening or dancing experience.”

Sunday

12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
Kid’s class with Mary

Kids can communicate through dance, and partner/social dance is the ultimate art of communication. We want to help kids develop the skills, and provide opportunities for them, to communicate with their peers, and community. Skills developed on the dance floor will translate to their everyday lives presently and into adulthood.

Ages 7-11 Admission $10/class

For more information call 505-989-9788 or email info@dancestationusa.com

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Basic Swing with Elli and Mike
Learn the basic 6-count steps for slower and faster swing music, along with lead and follow techniques to enhance your enjoyment of partner dancing. No partner needed — students rotate during class, unless they prefer not to. Cost $20/class or sliding scale. Pre-register here. For more information, contact Elli at 505-577-8324 or email her at dovetaildance@gmail.com.

6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Intermediate Swing with Elli and Mike
Mix up your social dancing with fun patterns for 6- and 8-count swing patterns with triple steps. No partner needed — students rotate during class, unless they prefer not to. Cost: $20/class or sliding scale. Pre-register here. For more information, contact Elli at 505-577-8324 or email dovetaildance@gmail.com

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tandem Charleston with Elli and Mike
Tandem Charleston, also called Front to Back Charleston, is a dynamic addition to your swing dance toolkit. Learn the communication skills that allow for seamless transitions into and out of tandem position and some exciting patterns that are possible from this position.

Cost $20/class or sliding scale. Pre-register here. For more information, contact Elli at 505-577-8324 or email dovetaildance@gmail.com

Monday

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Dance, Dance! Beginnner to Advanced
Dance, Dance! introduces new choreography as well as established Just Dance! routines.
We break down the routines and teach technique.

The Dance, Dance! choreography is designed for achievable results. 55 minutes,
$15 per class. Taught by Christina Kortz.

For more information contact Christina at 505-699-7004 or visit www.christinakortz.com.

9:15 am – 10:00 am
Studio not available

11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Jazzercise
We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101. or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Jazzercise
We offer 12 group classes per week for all fitness levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength. Training to sculpt and tone muscles in the ultimate full - body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey! Go to Jazzercise.com for more information.

Call 505-690-7101 or email jazzercisesfds@gmail.com.

6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Argentine Tango with Michael Walker
Number of students is limited. Contact Michael Walker at 505-479-8257 for more information.

(505) 989-9788 • info@dancestationusa.com