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Classes will resume for the Fall Term on Monday, September 13th, 2010. Private lessons are available at any time, please contact us to book, or use the online form above.
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.
Registration & General Information
Open classes As noted on the schedule, open classes are held Tuesdays only for Beginner 1 Salsa. This means that anyone can drop in and take a class at the drop-in rate of $20 per class. This is our most flexible option for students that have scheduling constraints or who may travel frequently.
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 catch up (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.
Having trouble deciding which class to take?
Beginner 1. For the absolute beginner, or students with no social dance experience.
Beginner 2. For the student who has completed and mastered all 7 weeks of Beginner 1.
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.
Intermediate 1,2 and Intermediate Open 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.
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.
Tango 1. For the absolute beginner; students with no social dance or Tango experience. 14 weeks.
Tango 2. For the student who has completed and mastered all 14 weeks of Intro to Tango. 14 weeks.
Tango 3. For the student who has completed last semester's Tango Level 2. 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.
Youth. Expose your young ones to a variety of Latin dances, while learning spacial awareness, poise, and social etiquette. Ages 7-16. 14 weeks. Download Youth Registration form here.
NEW! Hustle. High-energy yet smooth, go old-school or contemporary. Come and get inspired to try something new! 7 weeks.
NEW! Bollywood Dance. Just arriving from the sizzling heat of Bombay to the peaceful shores of Bermuda, Bollywood music is irresistably uplifting with its catchy tunes and upbeat percussion. Current day Bollywood music has lots of Indian English lyrics in addition to Hindi lyrics. Bollywood dance combines traditional Indian dance styles with some western moves and is characterized by lots of hip movement, facial and body expressions and attitude. Class will commence with an Indian style workout followed by choreography to a bollywood song. Caution:This class is for women who love to stay fit, live life to the fullest and let their hair down! Wear comfortable stretch clothing. Shoes are not required for this class, but bring along some water, smiles and lots of enthusiasm.
NEW! Yoga Asanas: The Authentic Indian Way.
In India, the true practice of yoga is a way of life, that goes beyond "stretching" the physical body. This class will focus on traditional yoga asanas or steady poses which build strength and flexibility of the body, massage and tone internal organs, develop focus, will power, discipline, consistency and cultivate the ability to relax at will. Open to beginners and students of Western adaptations of yoga, this class will cover sun salutations and 12 asanas or steady poses that restore,build and sustain complete health of the internal organs, skeletal, muscular and endocrine systems. The class will end with 15 minutes of deep relaxation. Please note that yoga is not a form of exercise or weight loss. However, the asanas or steady poses stimulate and regulate the funcitioning of the body optimizing metabloism and the functions of the various body systems, thus promoting optimal health. Please inform us in advance you are pregnant or have blood pressure, cardiac problems, injuries(current and prior), depression or any other medical conditions. Please do not eat at least 1.5 hours or consume snacks/energy bars that are high in their sugar or fat content before yoga practice. Please bring along a yoga mat and aim to be in class atleast 5 minutes before the scheduled time for class. Wear a loose cotton T Shirt and pants. Do not wear contact lenses, watches or jewellry. This is a closed class. No new students will be allowed after the third class. The class will be taught by Sivajyoti who is certified in yoga by the University of Mumbai and the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy(recognized by the Yoga Alliance).
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.
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Rates
Group Classes:
- Single Class Drop-In $20.00
- 7-Week Course (7 Classes) $100.00 per course, per level
- Youth (Ages 7-16) $125.00 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