2008-2009 SEASON
Baile y Rumba
NuYoRican
Legend of the Poinsettia
Sinfonia del Fuego
Sσn Corazσn
Turtle Bailarina
Rumba Latina
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PERFORMANCES
El Soldadito
Mujeres
Carnaval
El Dorado (Golden City)
Macondo
AmorAmerica
Rumba Latina
The Jewel Heart
Summer Celebration
Little Prince
Lo Mejor - The Best
Tobias, King of Dolphins
Legend of the Poinsettia
NuYoRican
Give Peace a Chance
Dνa de la "Vida"
Alma Latina
Espantapajaro Solidario
Són Corazón
 
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DANCE CLASSES
Description
Glen Allen 2008-09
Glen Allen Summer/09
Glen Allen Day Camp/09
Chesterfield 2008-09
Chesterfield Summer/09
Chesterfield Audition
Registration On Line
Master Classes
 
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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LBV school at Glen Allen

LBV school at Chesterfield

General

2008-2009 Schedule
2009 Summer Program
2009 Summer Day Camp
2008-2009 Schedule
2009 Summer Program
Auditions

Classes Description

Register On-Line
Master Classes

CLASSES DESCRIPTION

• Ballet-Tap: Introductory class for children. (Exercise clothes – Ballet slippers – tap shoes)              

• Ballroom Dancing: Basic steps and partnered dancing such as waltz, foxtrot, swing, and rumba

• Belly Dancing: Introduction to Middle Easter dance technique. (Exercise clothes – bare feet)

• Capoeira: High Energy dance and Martial Art from Brazil. (Exercise clothes – bare feet)

• Caribbean Yoga: Flowing Yoga postures and relaxation, designed to increase flexibility, strength, focus and concentration. (Exercise clothes - bare feet - a mat)

• Dance Theatre: Contemporary dance and improvisation techniques, working on expressive movements, correct posture, flexibility and presentation of dance. (Exercise clothes- bare feet)

• Drums & Percussion: An hour of basic Caribbean and Latin American conga rhythms. Percussion instruments will be included.

• Flamenco: Classical and character Spanish dance form. Footwork, syncopation and Spanish dance technique. (Character shoes - wide skirt)

• Hula Dancing: Traditional classical dance from Hawaii with its origin in Tahitian technique. (Exercise clothes- bare feet)

• Indian Dancing (Bharatanatyam): Classical South Indian dance (Exercise clothes- bare feet)

• Integral Yoga: Gentle Hastha Yoga class focusing on asanas, pranayama and meditation. (Exercise clothes - bare feet)

• Jazz Funk: A combination of Jazz and Hip Hop techniques, fast dynamics and dance skills. (Exercise clothes- jazz sneakers)

• Latin Ballet: Basic Ballet technique. Focuses on classical Spanish and Latin American dances. Pointe work will be included for Intermediate and Advanced Ballet. (Solid colored leotard – pink tights – pink ballet slippers)

• Latin Dance: Authentic Latin American and Caribbean dances. Focuses on SALSA. Merengue, Bachata, Samba, Lambada, Mambo, Calypso will be incorporated. (Exercise clothes- character or jazz shoes)

• Latin Jazz Funk: Latin Jazz technique, Hip Hop and Reggaeton styles, mixed with Latin American rhythms, moving rapidly toward faster dynamics and more advanced skills. (Exercise clothes- bare feet or jazz sneakers)

• Modern Jazz: Contemporary dance - basic modern and jazz technique and improvisation. (Exercise clothes – Bare feet)

• Movers & Shakers: Introduction to the dance world. Latin and Caribbean rhythms, songs and the use of percussion instruments are incorporated. (Exercise clothes- bare feet)

• Pilates: Designed to improve muscular support of the lumbar spine through proper diaphragmatic breathing incorporated with movements that train the deep abdominal. Along with core control and strengthening, pilates also improves posture, coordination, balance and flexibility. (Exercise clothes- bare feet)

• Reggaeton & Yoga: Hip Hop and Latin American social dance, a total aerobic workout followed by Caribbean Yoga relaxation. (Exercise clothes- bare feet)

• Salsa Picante- Yoga: SALSA high energy workout, ending with 20 min of Caribbean yoga relaxation  (Exercise clothes - bare feet)

• Spanish Thru Ballet: Participating in authentic use of Spanish language, through creative movement, Ballet Technique, directions and commands. (Exercise clothes – bare-feet)

• SOULSA: High energy workout that tones the entire body while dancing to live drums, Hip Hop, African, and Caribbean dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Reggae and Calypso. (Exercise clothes - bare feet)

• Swing: East Coast swing. Will include turns spins, dips and drops tailored to the individual level of the student. (Exercise clothes – character shoes)

• Tango: Authentic Argentinean social dance. (Character shoes)

• Techno-Hip Hop: High energy street dance with dance technique, moving rapidly to advance skills. (Exercise clothes – jazz sneakers)

• Zumba: Aerobic workout, dancing samba, cumbia, salsa, calypso, reggae, rumba and hip hop. (Exercise clothes - jazz sneakers)

• Zumba & Yoga: Zumba combined with Yoga will uplift your spirit!

 
 

LATIN BALLET OF VIRGINIA
Latin Ballet at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen: 2880 Mountain Road. Glen Allen, VA 23060
Chesterfield School of the Latin Ballet: 1108-O Courthouse Road - Richmond, VA 23236
LBV Office: 1108-O Courthouse Road - Richmond, VA 23236
Phone: (804)379-2555 Fax: (804)379-1445
E-mail: latinballet@latinballet.com
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