Dance Metro DC - Washington DC Dance
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This 4 week beginner series will cover fundamental arm positions; introduce geometric planes (the way we move in space); varying trunk movements such as shimmies, accents and undulations; and facilitate the identification of Arabic rhythms. Grab your hip scarf and let’s dance!
Discover Hungarian traditional dance, a range of styles characterized by improvisation, energetic movements, and enthusiasm. Traditional dance styles were repopularized in Hungary as part of the Táncház movement of the 1970s, as a way of reconnecting to their culture and protesting Soviet occupation. Dance the steps of Hungarian Magyarpalatka-style dance while exploring traditional styling, costumes, […]
Experience the dances of the African diaspora! Dance in Cuban and Brazilian styles while gaining a deeper appreciation of their meaning and history. Explore how the rhythms of West Africa traveled to Cuba, Brazil, and the Black American Church, dancing through the history of Mambo, Rumba, Salsa, and Samba. Learn the roots of these dances […]
$30 per couple 6:30-7:30pm or 8:00-9:00pm Looking for something unique and fun to do on Valentines day? Come out and try a salsa dance lesson with your partner! Salsa dancing is a fun way to connect and enjoy great music.