DANCE
Announcements
AFRICAN DANCE. Learn the movements of dance from Guinea,
Senegal, Nigeria and Afro-Brazilian and Cuban regions with teacher
Denise Hawthorne Bey. You'll also learn the intricacies of the
music, and the traditional songs and their meanings. Classes meet
at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $10 general, $8 for students, and
$5 for kids grades K through 12. The location of the classes has
recently changed. Call 623-8231 for new location information.
AUDITION NOTICE. The Isis Dance Theater Company is holding
auditions for intermediate to advanced ballet, jazz and/or modern
dancers over age 30 for forthcoming fall and spring productions.
The company is also looking for actors and singers over age 30
for an original, one-act musical production. Auditions are by
appointment only, and will continue until all positions are filled.
Contact Rosemary Tindall-Gibson at 323-8437 for information.
BALLROOM DANCING. Dance to live music from 8 to 11 p.m.
Wednesdays at Let's Dance Club, 6245 E. Bellevue. Singles and
couples of all skill levels are welcome. Experience a touch of
sophistication and romance with theme-dress occasions and a large,
decorated ballroom. Cost is $7, $5 for members, which includes
a free, professional dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. Annual membership
is $25. Call 885-4599 for information.
DANCE AND DRUMS. The Barbea Williams Performing Company
offers classes in Pre-African and Pre-Ballet for children; African
Brazilian/West African, African Cuban/West African, and West African
drum lessons for teens and adults. Registration is on-going. Call
628-7785 for information.
KIDS DANCE CLASSES. The Little Temple. 721 N. Second Ave.
A wiggle and stretch creative movement class for kids ages 3 to
6 meets from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Saturday mornings, with enrollment
ongoing. Cost is $25. Call
887-1603 for information.
MODERN DANCE. The Zenith Center. 330 E. Seventh St. Jennifer
Pollack teaches intermediate modern dance classes to help find
and strengthen your center, improve placement, and explore and
develop individual style from
7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday evenings. the cost is $7. Stretch and strengthen
through modern dance from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Cost
is $10. Call 320-7844 for information.
ORTS CLASSES. 121 E. Seventh St. Orts Artistic Director
Anne Bunker teaches low-flying trapeze and modern dance classes
for adults and children of all abilities. Call 744-4004 for information.
RELEASING DANCE CLASSES. The Little Temple. 721 N. Second
Ave. Join anytime for this fun and powerful form of play. Classes
are from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Monday evenings. Call 887-1603 for information.
TEA DANCE. Elks Lodge Ballroom. 2404 E. River Road. The
Elks Club sponsors an open Tea Dance featuring a 17 piece band
playing Big Band era favorites from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 31.
Tickets are $9. Call 299-8904 for information.
WEST AFRICAN DANCE. Zenith Center. 330 E. Seventh St. Learn
songs and dances of West Africa and the West African Diaspora
from master dancer Donald Eno Washington. Mixed-level classes
meet from 7:15 to
8:45 p.m. Tuesdays, and from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Beginning
classes are taught by Otehlia Kiser from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays.
Call 770-0668 for information.
WEST AFRICAN DRUM. Learn the rhythms of Guniea and Mali
in a relaxed atmosphere. Beginning and intermediate classes are
now forming. Classes meet for an hour and a half once each week.
The cost is $40 per four week session or $12 per class. Registration
is ongoing. Contact Martin Klabunde 206-9250 or email clockwork@psn.net
for information.
WEST AFRICAN DANCE FOR CHILDREN. The Zenith Center. 330
E. Seventh St. Debbie Dimmett and Martha Santos teach beginning
West African and Caribbean dance classes for children from 12:30
to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Cost is $5 per class with special rates
available. Call 320-7844 for information.
WEST COAST SWING. Tucson Swing Dance Club. 6245 E. Bellevue
St. 573-3732. Get in the swing of things at the Tucson Swing Dance
Club every Thursday evening. Lessons are from 7 to 7:45 p.m. for
beginners, and 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. for intermediate dancers. General
dancing continues until 10:30 p.m. No partner necessary. Cost
is $3, $2 for members. Call 573-3732 for information.
ZENTITH DANCE CENTER. 330 E. Seventh Ave. The Zenith Dance
center offers a two week Releasing Dance Intensive. Classes are
from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, June 1 through 12.
The cost is $75 for the course, or $10 per class. Call Nanette
at 887-1603 for registration and information.
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