Wanted to pass this on to you!
This is a GREAT location and a GREAT opportunity.
We'll be there - hope to see you!

Dancing is such an important part of many cultures . . . and many children grow up with some form of dance in their "villages" at very young ages.  

Why is it that in America, we often reserve dance for adults?
OR, we primarily introduce children to the very formal dances (which are great, too) . . .
Dance is a FAMILY THING in many cases.  
(Consider Africa, South America, and the English May Day . . .to name a few.)

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Join us on Saturday, May 19, 2007 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4909 Hawkins, NE for a fun afternoon of dancing.

No experience is necessary!  The price is $5 per person and children dance for free.  Bring a new dancer and you dance for free.
If you need any more info, contact me at larada@earthlink.net or 323-7098.

Larada Horner
"I square dance: you can, too!"
Publicity & Rejuvenation of Square Dancing
ASDC Board
Land of Enchantment Dance Foundation, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM

Another local group that's FREE for kids and $5/adult . . . VERY family-oriented!   Check-it-out!      http://www.dancenewmexico.org

This may also lead you in the right direction:   http://www.usadancenm.org

Albuquerque International Folkdancers, teaching 7:15-8:15 p.m. Saturdays, with open dancing until 10:30 p.m., Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE (1 1/2 blocks east of San Mateo, south of Central   —   not the one-way street). Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. $2 donation. 293-5343.

Argentine Tango, beginners classes, 7:45 p.m. Mondays, $4 per person. Intermediate classes 7 p.m. Dancing 8-10 p.m. $2. Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE (two blocks south of Central, second block east of San Mateo, between Central and Zuni). 293-5343.

Tango Club of Albuquerque, Argentine tango, social dancing, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $3-$5. Practice 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, $2. 343-1447. Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE (two blocks south of Central, second block east of San Mateo, between Central and Zuni).

Ballroom and Latin Variety Class, ongoing, beginning to intermediate level, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE, two blocks south of Central and 1 1/2 blocks east of San Mateo. Couples and singles welcome, no partner necessary, no previous dance experience required. $9 per class. 294-5200.

Albuquerque International Folk Dancers, 8 p.m. Fridays, teaching the first hour and dancing the next two. First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle NE, at Comanche. No partner necessary, families welcome. Adults $1, children free. Charlene or Bob, 898-3206.

Dance Classes, beginning through intermediate. Ongoing West Coast swing, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Cowboys nightclub, 9800 Montgomery NE. No partners needed. Singles and couples welcome. At 7:30 p.m. a class is offered in either cha-cha, nightclub two-step, country and western two-step, waltz or hustle. Free social dancing and practice at 8 p.m. For dance class schedule and level, call 299-3737 or e-mail glkellonmia.com.

Irish Ceili Folk Dancing, beginner class, preteen to adult, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. No partner necessary. $2. Norita Callahan, 298-2708.

Israeli Dancing, 7:45-9:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Jewish Community Center, 5520 Wyoming NE. All levels welcome. 299-7739 or 332-0565.

Scandinavian Folkdancing, teaching followed by open dancing, 7:30-10 p.m. first, third and fifth Wednesdays, Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE. Couples and singles. $5 donation.

ALL-AGES-WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday Night Swing Dancing, 6:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Heights Community Center, 823 Buena Vista SE, west of Yale, south of Coal.
Beginning and intermediate jitterbug, lindy and jive dance lessons

7 p.m. each week with open dancing until 10 p.m.

$3 donation ($5 if live band).

256-0668.

Traditional Bavarian Schuhplattler Dancing, authentic Bavarian shoe-slap dancing, practice, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Instruction free. Men and women, children, singles or couples. Call Mike, 247-2222 (day) or 385-2733 (night).

Hungarian Dance Class, and dancing afterward. Beginners welcome. 7:15 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays each month, Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE (two blocks south of Central, second block east of San Mateo, between Central and Zuni). 293-5343.

FREAKY FRIDAY FAMILY DANCES!

Every Friday, dance and sing like when you were a kid - funky and free!
@ the Source for Creating Sacredness (1111 Carlisle, 5 blocks N of Gibson) from 7-9pm

ALL AGES welcome!  

Our music has a great beat and comes from a variety of ecclectic sources - Africa, Hawaii, Latin nations, and even Sci-Fi sounds!

$3/person donation requested.

975-7588 for more info . . .

Try LATIN DANCING with your kids - a variety of 'em!

On the 3rd Saturday of each month, from 1-5pm, try out a variety of Latin dance styles.
Each free session lasts 50 minutes.

Open to ALL AGES!
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

National Hispanic Cultural Center
PNM Rehearsal Hall
1701 - 4th St NW

Not sure if they offer anything for kids; but, wanted to at least put this before anyone who might be interested:

Tango Club of Albuquerque    http://www.abqtango.org    Opportunities to dance & learn Argentine Tango in ABQ & surrounding areas . . .

Latin/Ballroom classes
Posted by: "q849" q849@comcast.net   quenby849
Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:56 pm (PST)

Teens: Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30, starting 1/15

College-age: Sunday 5:30 - 6:30, starting 1/13

Adult: Friday 6 - 7, starting 1/11

Selah Studio in Albuquerque
Corner of Wyoming and Harper (in strip mall with Del Norte Sports and Wellness)
6 weeks - 50 dollars

confirm info/more info:

Chantal Scott

299-9497

classes often attended by those in or around homeschool community

Limited class size so call first to sign up

(just for reference, this is for 21+)



http://www.myspace.com/tavernabq

505-880-8494

ages 12 - 18 are FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.cabq.gov/crs/newfun.html#Fri

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Live Latin Music and Dancing @ Old Town Plaza & Gazebo!

When: Every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Where: Old Town Plaza

Learn the steps to popular Salsa dances, then try out your moves during the live Salsa concerts!

Friday evening programs entertain with hot Latin sounds from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Gazebo, and mariachi group Los Primos roaming throughout Old Town. Programs will be scheduled for most Fridays; more detailed information on dates and performers will be updated when available.

for ALL AGES!!!

udpates!

1.  Salsa-Baby Studio
     located @ San Mateo & Central
     http://www.salsa-baby.com/23201.html

2.  CSP Dance Studios
     located @ Osuna & San Mateo
     http://www.webeworld.com/Classes.htm