¡Baile! Rueda de Casino (Cuban Salsa) Dance Class
2018-01-30, 2018-01-23, 2018-01-16, 2018-01-09 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
6 pm to 7 pm Beginning and Intermediate – This class is geared for teenagers and adults. Come learn footwork, partner skills and choreography. No experience necessary.
7 pm to 8 pm Intermediate and Advanced – In order to participate in this class, dancers must know how to keep time, closed position calls, dame, enchufla, and outside turn.
Dance classes taught by Sarita Streng, Nick Babic, Adam “El Caballo” Metcalf, Larry Heard, and Rueda 505 Friends.
In the meantime, a fun video from Rueda Con Ritmo Dance Group who was just in Cuba Rueda con Ritmo with Jorge Luna Roque in Holguín Click Here.
There is no need to pre-register. Just show up in comfortable clothes ready to dance! For more information, contact elsa.menendez@state.nm.us or 505-246-2261 ext.34744
$5 – $10 per class (pay what you can)

¡Baile! Rueda de Casino (Cuban Salsa) Dance Class
2018-01-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2017-07-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2017-06-27, 2017-06-20, 2017-06-13 (America/Denver) | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
6 pm – 7 pm Beginning and Intermediate – This class is geared for teenagers and adults. Come learn footwork, partner skills and choreography. No experience necessary.
7 pm – 8 pm Intermediate and Advanced – In order to participate in this class, dancers must know how to keep time, closed position calls, dame, enchufla, and outside turn.
Dance classes taught by Sarita Streng, Nick Babic, Adam “El Caballo” Metcalf, Larry Heard, and Rueda 505 Friends.
In the meantime, a fun video from Rueda Con Ritmo Dance Group who was just in Cuba Rueda con Ritmo with Jorge Luna Roque in Holguín. Click Here.
There is NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER. Just show up in comfortable clothes ready to dance! For more information, contact elsa.menendez@state.nm.us or 505-246-2261 ext.34744
$5 – $10 per class (pay what you can)

NHCC Library Latin Dance Book Collection Open House
2017-12-14 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-7
4 pm to 6:30 pm
The NHCC Library would like to introduce you to its recently acquired Latin Dance Book Collection, made possible through a grant from the New Mexico Library Foundation. Join us Tuesday December 5th from 6:30-8:30 pm to view the books, make free photocopies from the collection, and enjoy a dance demonstration by the Rueda505 dancers at 6:45 pm. Refreshments will be served. Or on Thursday, December 14th 4-6 pm, when once again you will be able to peruse the books, make free photocopies of pages, and enjoy refreshments.
Free public event

NHCC Library Latin Dance Book Collection Open House
2017-12-05 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-7
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The NHCC Library would like to introduce you to its recently acquired Latin Dance Book Collection, made possible through a grant from the New Mexico Library Foundation. Join us Tuesday December 5th from 6:30-8:30 pm to view the books, make free photocopies from the collection, and enjoy a dance demonstration by the Rueda505 dancers at 6:45 pm. Refreshments will be served. Or on Thursday, December 14th 4-6 pm, when once again you will be able to peruse the books, make free photocopies of pages, and enjoy refreshments.
Free public event

¡Baile! Rueda de Casino (Cuban Salsa) Dance Class: Guest Instructor
2017-08-08, 2017-08-01 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
Come have a blast working on your dance skills with Carlota Silva. Body isolation movements, reggaeton, and Latin Hip Hop on August 1 and August 8 7-8 pm in the Salon Ortega at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. All ages and all levels welcome.
Carlota began dancing at the age of 2. She currently teaches jazz, hip-hop, tap, and contemporary dance at Fishback studio of dance. She coached the Viking Vikettes and is the director and choreographer for local dance company Off Broadway. She is excited to share her love of dance with our community!
Casino dance (Cuban partner dance) will still happen 6-7 pm.
There is NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER. Just show up in comfortable clothes ready to dance! For more information, contact elsa.menendez@state.nm.us or 505-246-2261 ext.34744
$5 – $10 per class (pay what you can)

¡Baile! Casino del Rueda (Cuban Salsa) Dance Class
2017-06-06, 2017-05-30, 2017-05-23 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24

Dance Classes: ¡Baile! Mexican Folklórico Dance
2017-05-02 | PNM Rehearsal Hall, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
9:30 am OR 11:30 am
In anticipation of Cinco de Mayo, students are invited to participate in a unique cultural movement workshop with local dance instructors leading the way. A terrific way to increase physical activity and cultural awareness at the same time!
This is a free event with registration. Limited availability. Limit 45 per session
For a PDF with all of the education opportunities please click HERE.
If you would like to register please click HERE.
For more information please contact Elena Baca at ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us or call her direct line at 505-383-4734

Globalquerque 2016 Free Global Fiesta
2016-09-24 | Plaza Mayor
10:30am – 4pm
A free fun-filled day for all ages packed with educational workshops, hands-on art activities, films, and performances. Join us for a variety of international dance classes, a chance to play with circus equipment and musical instruments from around the world, food and crafts for sale in the Global Village, free entrance to the museum, and more! For the full schedule, visit here.

Introduction to Flamenco Dance, taught by Bridgit Luján
2016-04-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:15 pm to 8:15 pm
Students will learn basic flamenco technique and a short choreography. No experience required; men and women of all ages and ability are welcome!
$10 suggested donation

Bridgit (Brigida) Luján began studying dance at the age of two, and earned a Master’s degree in dance from the University of New Mexico. After performing under the direction of Eva Encinias, Lili del Castillo, Pablo Rodarte, and Antonio Hidalgo, she joined Maria Benitez’ Estampa Española in 2000. She has traveled to Spain on numerous occasions to further her study of flamenco with many master teachers, and has directed her own touring company since 2004. Over the past ten years, she has performed in choreographed works in Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque and Festival Jerez.
Bridgit has taught at the University of New Mexico, Santa Fe Community College, Albuquerque Public Schools, and National Conservatory of Flamenco, and is a contributor to Dance Magazine. In 2013 she became the first and only American flamenco teacher to be an endorsed member of the Professional Association of Professors in Classical, Ballet and Flamenco Dance of Madrid, Spain (APDE). As founder and director of Dulce Flamenco Internacional, she was awarded the Hall of Fame Young Alumni Award from UNM’s Anderson School of Management.
For questions, please contact swflamencoarts@msn.com.
