“Without the Latin Ballet, I would have lost part of my identity; I would not even have been interested in speaking Spanish or in my own heritage. Now I can carry myself with confidence and love that I would not have without it.”
Step on Up!
LBV CLASSES 2023/2024
Registration OPEN
Classes start on September 18th, 2023– May 29th, 2024
Become a Junior Company Member!
The Latin Ballet offers advanced training to young dancers ages 7-16 to become members of the Junior Company. They perform all year around at festivals and special events, including our annual Holiday production, The Legend of the Poinsettia. The dancers are to be role models at the studio and in the community. Learn more about Junior Company opportunities here.
SCHEDULE
Thanksgiving Break: November 20-24
Winter Break: December 18 - January 8
Spring Break: April 1-5
MONDAY (Dominion Energy Center)
Location: 600 E Grace Street in Richmond, Virginia.
(3rd Floor- Dance Studio - Genworth Brightlights Education Center)
Ballet-Flamenco en Español
Time: 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Ages: 3-5
Flamenco
Time: 5-6 P.M.
Ages: 6 and Up
Contemporary
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ages: 8 and Up
African Cuban /Flamenco
Time: 7-8 P.M.
Ages: Open Level
WEDNESDAY (Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education)
Location: 11810 Centre Street Chester, VA 23831
Ballet-Flamenco en Español
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Ages: 3-5 yrs
Ballet-Flamenco en Español
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ages: 6-8 yrs
LATIN HIP HOP
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ages: 7 and Up
African Cuban /Flamenco
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ages: Open Level
** In addition to the above schedule, the Latin Ballet of Virginia offers Spanish Through Dance, Dance as Therapy and English as a Second Language through Dance classes for schools, colleges and universities in the United States.
END OF THE YEAR SCHOOL PERFORMANCES: JUNE 1ST AT 4 P.M. - THEME AND PLACE TBD
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Spanish Ballet: Traditional classical Spanish Ballet based on “Escuela Bolera” technique from Andalucia, Spain. (Ballet clothes and shoes)
Ballet-Flamenco: Introducing classical ballet, dance and Spanish dance techniques to little “Bailarines” developing coordination, musicality and self-expression. All directions and commands are in Spanish Language.
Flamenco: Classical and character Spanish dance form including body posture technique, musicality, and history. Learn the different palos (rhythm) of flamenco incorporating arm and hand movement known as braceo, zapateado (footwork) technique and palmas (hand clapping). Directions and commands are taught in Spanish language. (Flamenco or character shoes, wide skirt).
Classical (Latin) Ballet: Ballet technique including barre, alignment and performance skills. Pointe training and technique is offered for dancers with advanced level of technique. (ballet clothes and shoes)
Hip Hop: High-energy street dance and technique, moving rapidly to advance skills. Great dance workout! (exercise clothes and sneakers)
Salsa/Latin Dance: Authentic social Latin and Caribbean dances focusing on Cuban Salsa style, including Rueda de Casino technique and Bachata, traditional dance form from the Dominican Republic. Great workout for the entire family (Exercise Clothes, character or jazz shoes)
Modern/Contemporary: Explore various modern and contemporary techniques including suspension and release, fall and recovery, expression, the use of momentum and connecting breath. (Ballet shoes or bare feet and exercise/dance clothes)
Contemporary Jazz/Ballet: Modern and contemporary dance forms, Technical components of ballet with freedom and fluidity of jazz, including lyrical. (Ballet shoes or bare feet and exercise/dance clothes)
African-Cuban Dance: Experience African-Caribbean dances such as the Orisha traditions (the seven powers of Africa --Elegguá, Ogún, Oshún, Yemayá, Chango, Obatala, Babalu Aye). This class includes Rumba, Mambo, and Salsa, all based on African-Cuban roots and traditions.
