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Registration for session one of the Winter 2012 term is now closed. Registration for session two begins on Monday, February 27th for classes beginning on Monday, March 5th. |
NEW students recieve a FREE T-shirt when you purchase a 7-class course. CURRENT students recieve $5 off your 7-class course for EACH friend that registers for a full course. |
The Sabor Dance School is the “nerve center” of the group and specializes in offering high quality Latin dance
instruction. Sabor has brought together some of Bermuda's best instructors, performers and choreographers with an aim to, through the use of a carefully developed curriculum, produce strong, confident, competent and fun-loving dancers. Frequently Sabor dancers are invited to perform and offer instruction to people throughout Bermuda and
abroad.
Sabor has developed a warm embracing culture which is inclusive of everyone. Students are inspired towards enriching and rewarding self expression while developing their dancing skills. The school also offers comfortable dance apparel, which includes t-shirts and foot wear, and various performance and instructional DVDs.
The Sabor Dance School, located in the purpose-built dance studios at the Berkeley Cultural Center (the Old Berkeley Institute) , offers an expanding class schedule providing instruction in several Latin dances, including salsa, cha cha, merengue, bachata, rueda, Argentine tango and featured workshops. Classes are offered to students of all levels and provide a fun and exciting way to spend any afternoon or evening. You can relax and enjoy beautiful music and dance, taught by instructors who have a passion and a strong technical understanding for these Latin dance forms.
All classes have been designed to develop dancers of all levels. If you are unsure of which class you should
attend, one of our instructors will assist you with placement.
Class Descriptions
Closed classes allow the opportunity for students to progress at the same time together as new students will not be able to join these classes after the second week of each new course. Anyone wishing to join after this period will be encouraged to take a private lesson to cover missed material (see below). All closed classes will run in 7-week cycles. After 7 weeks, you will be able to advance to the next level at your instructors’ discretion. These classes are a flat rate of $100 per course. Yoga classes are priced at $25 per class.
Several classes are offered through the Community Education and Development Program, and students should register at www.communityed.gov.bm or call (441) 295-7735.
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Having trouble deciding which class to take?
Salsa Beginner 1. For the absolute beginner, or students with no social dance experience.
Salsa Beginner 2. For the student who has completed and mastered all 7 weeks of Beginner 1.
Salsa Beginner 3. For the student who has completed all 7 weeks of Beginner 2. It's vital to spend more time mastering skills at the three fundamental beginner levels before moving forward to the Intermediate classes.
Salsa Intermediate 1 and 2. Progress in the same manner as the Beginner classes. Intermediate classes are faster-paced, and very little time is spent on teaching basic skills. Speak to your instructor if you are unsure how to proceed. 7 weeks.
NEW! Salsa Turn Patterns and Spinning. For Intermediate level students, this class focuses on a new turn pattern each week, advanced lead and follow technique, and spinning technique for ladies and men.
Free Open Salsa Practice. Drop into the studio every week to practice Salsa with other students and instructors.
Rueda. For the Salsa student who has completed and mastered Beginner 3. This is a Cuban-style group salsa dance, Casino de Rueda. No basic skills are taught. 7 weeks.
Beginner Argentine Tango. For the absolute beginner; students with no social dance or Tango experience. 14 weeks.
Intermediate Tango For the student who has completed and mastered all 14 weeks of Intro to Tango/Beginner Tango. 14 weeks.
Intro to Social Ballroom. Learn the basics of Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Swing, Foxtrot, and Samba. No experience necessary. Offered as part of the Community Education Program. 8 weeks.
Hustle. High-energy yet smooth, go old-school or contemporary. Come and get inspired to try something new! 7 weeks.
NEW! Bellydancing. A non-impact weight-bearing dance originating in the Middle Eastern countries of Turkey, Lebanon and Egypt. "Bellydance" is a Western-coined term for traditional Middle Eastern dance. Suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes, bellydance utilizes slow movements and body isolations to strengthen the torso and core.
NEW! Jazzercise Lite. A dance exercise class inco
rporating all of the fun and conditioningcomponents of regularJazzercise. It's an exercise program targeted to meet the needs of activeolder adults, pregnant women, and those who may be intimidated by or are new to exercise. For more information, contact Lynette Colvin at jazzerciselitebda@hotmail.com.
NEW! Parent-Tot Music & Movement. A parent and toddler class for 2-4 year olds (18 months+ accepted) that explores movement through music. Students will practice listening and following direction, discovering rhythm and movement and putting them together. The music used will span a diverse spectrum from wonderful toddler tunes to Mozart to samba, and more. There will also be a small reading section of the class.
Chicago Style Steppin. Steppin is an urban dance that continues to evolve from its base of mainstream Swing dance. Steppin has gained popularity, particularly in the urban neighborhoods of America. Stepping is not just a dance, it encompasses a style of dress as well as music. As R. Kelly states in his #1 hit, "Step in the Name of Love": "...stepping is not just a dance, it's a culture...it's what we eat, think, and breathe..."
Zumba. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. Since its inception in 2001, Zumba Fitness has grown to become the world’s largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 10 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 90,000 locations across more than 110 countries. Watch the video!
Private Classes
Private classes are one-on-one lessons with the instructor of your choice. You can use private classes to
make up for missed classes, review and practice skills, move further ahead and at a quicker pace, and recieve personalized feedback about their dancing.
To book private classes, speak with any Sabor staff member or instructor, or contact us at sabor@logic.bm or (441) 33-SABOR (337-2267). Use our new online booking form to directly contact the instructor of your choice.
Rates
Group Classes:
Register online for group classes
- Single Class Drop-In $20.00 Yoga only
- 7-Week Course (7 Classes) $100.00 per course, per level
- Youth (Ages 7-16) $150.00 per term (14 weeks)
Private Classes:
- Private Class Card (a series of 5 private classes) $275 for one person;
- $400 for two people
- $450 for three people
- $65 per person per hour for one person
- $45 per person per hour for two people
- $35 per person per hour for three or more people
Studio Rental:
- $50 per hour
- $40 per hour for more than 5 hours' rental time
Wedding Dance Packages
Let the experienced instructors of Sabor Dance School help you to prepare for your wedding dance! Whether an elegant choreography or a funky upbeat freestyle, we can craft the perfect dance to reflect your unique personalities, and amaze your guests at the same time!
Click here to download flyer and package princing information.