FREE AFRICAN DANCE CLASS OFFERING
West AFRICAN DANCE CLASS
CLASSES WILL BEGIN TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023. THE CLASS IS OPEN TO ANY AGE/ABILITY.
Ballet Spartanburg and the Mary Black Foundation are pleased to once again offer FREE West African dance classes to the community. This class is open to anyone who would like to learn about the history of African Dance, the culture, and the many variations of African Dance, while enjoying movement, exercise and freedom of spirit and mind. Taught by exceptional African Dance instructor, Angela Alderson, and accompaniment by African Drummer, Page Rogers, this class is fun, engaging, and perfect for all!
To participate, please complete the below registration forms and email to lgomez@spartanarts.org.
All participants must agree to follow the Ballet Spartanburg COVID-19 protocol. Masks are OPTIONAL but not mandated at this time. However, social distancing is still recommended. Click here for The African Dance Class Registration form. Chapman Cultural Center COVID Waiver for African Dance and Ballet Spartanburg COVID-19 Waiver.
LOCATION: Ballet Spartanburg
DAY/TIME: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM. Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2022
AGE: 2-80
COST: FREE
Taught by Dance Instructor, Angela Alderson and Accompaniment Drummer, Page Rogers
Education. Outreach. Performance.
The joyful picture above of children from Sidewalk Hope, an inner-city ministry in Spartanburg, captures the essence and innocence of joy, hope, and the connections that are created when we dance. Sidewalk Hope participated in the 2018 So You Think You Can Dance, Spartanburg! community event, a fundraiser in partnership with 10 local organizations. The picture above reflects opportunity, joy, happiness, dance and above all, who we are as an organization: education, outreach and performance.
The happiness in dancing on stage is reflected in this precious little dancer's eyes and body. Arms open, lights aglow, feet planted firmly on the stage, basking joyfully from a successful performance. This is the feeling we have as we anticipate returning to the stage this October with the premiere of Carlos Agudelo's, The Wizard of Oz. Ballet Spartanburg and its Board of Trustees and staff will monitor and adjust all health and safety precautions as directed by the CDC. We are ready to dance. We are ready to see our audience. We are ready.
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