Baila alrededor del mundo: bailes folclóricos culturales divertidos y fáciles (de 8 a 12 años)

Looking for dance lessons that aren't your typical ballet, tap, or jazz class? Then try international folk dancing! Join us in a multicultural experience as we learn dances from around the world. Each week in this ongoing class, we will explore a cultural dance style from a different country such as Chile, China, Ecuador, Guinea, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, the United States, and more! We will identify the specific country on a map, view videos of professional/local dancers from that country, and learn a traditional dance or beginner-level choreography from that country. 

This class is suitable for both beginners and seasoned dancers alike--there is something for everyone! We strive to create a welcoming environment for learners to celebrate other cultures, receive exposure to unique dance styles, and make new friends. 

You are welcome to join any week that interests you or stay with us for several weeks as you discover an expanding appreciation for dance around the world. If the available section times do not work with your schedule, I recommend you check out my self-paced version of this same class!

Below is a list of cultural dance styles that we will study for several weeks. The list will be continuously updated so you can know when we will be learning specific dances and choose classes that most interest you. Dances will eventually be repeated after a cycle of at least 15 weeks. 

Note: The dances listed below represent the cultural styles I am most familiar with. Requests for additional cultural dance styles are welcome--please message me about the types of dances you’d like to learn!

Week of July 4-5: No class for Thursday sections; American dance (country line dance) for Friday section

Week of Aug 8-9: Irish dance (Sweets of May) 

Week of Aug 15-16: Ukrainian dance (Hopak)

Week of Aug 22-23: Samoan dance (Sasa) 

Week of Aug 29-30: South African dance (Jerusalema)

Week of Sep 5-6: Indian dance (Bhangra) 

Week of Sep 12-13: Turkish dance (Damat Halayi) for Thursday sections; no class for Friday section

Week of Sep 19-20: Ecuadorian dance (Cuenca)

Week of Sep 26-27: Scottish dance (The Deeside Lilt)

Week of Oct 3-4: Hawaiian dance (Hula)

Week of Oct 10-11: Japanese dance (Tokyo Dontaku)

Week of Oct 17-18: Chilean dance (Cueca) 

Week of Oct 24-25: American dance (Charleston) for Thursday section; no class for Friday section

Week of Oct 31-Nov 1: Italian dance (Tarantella) 

Week of Nov 7-8: Mexican dance (El Jarabe Tapatio)

Week of Nov 14-15: Guinean/ West African dance (Sinte)

Week of Nov 21-22: Korean dance (Ganggangsullae)

Week of Nov 28-29: No class

Week of Dec 5-6: Chinese dance

Week of Dec 12-13: Philippine dance (Tiklos)

Week of Dec 20-21: No class

Week of Dec 28-29: No class

Week of Jan 2-3: No class

Week of Jan 9-10: No class

Week of Jan 16-17: South African dance (Jerusalema) for Thursday section; no class for Friday section

Week of Jan 23-24: Spanish dance (Flamenco) 

Week of Jan 30-31: Indian dance (Bollywood) 

Week of Feb 6-7: Russian dance (Korobushka)

Week of Feb 13-14: Portuguese dance (Repasseado De Rio D'Onor) 

Week of Feb 20-21: American dance (country line dance)