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Group Lessons and Events

Visit our Square Store to pay online (and register at the same time) for classes and private lessons.

The lesson listing is updated about once a month, unless something unexpected happens. If you see less than a week's worth of several types of events, an update should be on its way.
Our typical schedule includes Friday Beginner Workshops, Line Dancing on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, What's Next Classes and Workshops (not for beginners) on Mondays, and (seasonally) 4-Hour Group Classes on various week nights.

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	Historic Dance (in casual clothes) Historic Dance (English Country Dance) Workshop Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Join the English Country Dancers of the New River Valley Historic Dance Society as we laugh, dance, and enjoy each other's company while learning dance new to us, but old as the 13 Colonies. This is the dancing you find in Pride and Prejudice, that George Washington did on vacation, and that evolved into modern Contra and Square dancing. Beginners, groups, singles, and families are always welcome. Every dance will be taught by being broken down into simple components and cued while dancing. If you can walk, you can dance, and we'd love to have you join the set. Location: Sapphire Studio Price: This workshop is free, but a donation jar will be out during the dancing, if you feel like adding a couple of dollars. .     Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.     Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Prerequisite: None! Beginner and advanced dancers will find lots to love at this workshop. Read more about Historic Dance (English Country Dance). Like, share, or invite friends on Facebook.
	It Don't Mean a Thing East Coast Swing Friday Beginner Workshop Friday, April 17, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Always wanted to learn to dance but didn't know where to start? East Coast Swing is your friend. Country, blues, rock, metal, pop, hip hop - they all have Swings! It works beautifully to such a large variety of music that we try to teach it to random people on the street. Missed last week? No problem! Each week we teach a 40-50 minute lesson, starting with the absolute basics in a fun, popular dance style. And then, finish off the hour with a little taste of another style that will be on the schedule later in the season. It makes an awesome #DateNight, #ParentsNightOut, or an evening of #FunWithFriends. Location: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online Price: $9/person in-studio (online options available, contact us for details).     Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.     Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners! Swing a great dance for first-time dancers. Read more about East Coast Swing. Like, share, or invite friends on Facebook.
	Dive even deeper into what makes Bachata groovy Bachata, , and Deep Dive Workshop Monday, April 20, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Bachata is the third leg to the Salsa/Merengue combo that you will find consistently out in the real world at Latin dance clubs. It has a delightfully medium speed, lots of fun spins, lots of cool ways to get out of the slot. If your Bachata needs to break out of a rut, we've got it for you. This workshop is not a “high dive,” not intended to be super challenging, but will give you some mind blowing ideas to play with. Location: Sapphire Studio Price: $21/person in-studio for one hour and a half workshop $32/person in-studio for both April workshops.     Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.     Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Prerequisite: Participants should know basic Bachata; or have attended the previous workshop. Read more about Bachata, , and . Like, share, or invite friends on Facebook.
	Beginner Line Dancing Dance your cares away! Line Dance Line Dance Workshop Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Save your worries for another day! Combine awesome music with expert instruction and you've got a beginner-friendly workshop that will get you moving in no time. Each BLD workshop features an exciting combination of ultra beginner and slightly more challenging dances, giving you the chance to get your feet under you and then challenge yourself to do more. Easiest dances are taught at the beginning of the evening, more challenging dances towards the end, with a bit of social dancing and practice time in between. So, if you've never done this before, don't be late! Treat yourself to a night of toe-tapping, hip-swinging, up-beat fun! #FunWithFriends #LineDanceLessons Location: Sapphire Studio Price: $9/person in-studio.     Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.     Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Prerequisite: None! We search the nooks and crannies of Line Dance libraries for dances that both beginner and advanced line dancers will love. If you want something more challenging, look for Intermediate Line Dance typically on the first Monday of the month. Read more about Line Dance. Like, share, or invite friends on Facebook.
	I Just Want to Dance with You East Coast Swing Friday Beginner Workshop Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Always wanted to learn to dance but didn't know where to start? Swing is your friend. Country, blues, rock, metal, pop, hip hop - they all have Swings! It works beautifully to such a large variety of music that we try to teach it to random people on the street. Missed last week? No problem! Each week we teach a 40-50 minute lesson, starting with the absolute basics in a fun, popular dance style. And then, finish off the hour with a little taste of another style that will be on the schedule later in the season. It makes an awesome #DateNight, #ParentsNightOut, or an evening of #FunWithFriends. Location: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online Price: $9/person in-studio (online options available, contact us for details).     Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.     Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners! Swing is a great dance for first-time dancers. Read more about East Coast Swing. Like, share, or invite friends on Facebook.
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	You spin me right round, round, round East Coast Swing Friday Beginner Workshop Friday, May 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Always wanted to learn to dance but didn't know where to start? Swing is your friend. Country, blues, rock, metal, pop, hip hop - they all have swings! It works beautifully to such a large variety of music that we try to teach it to random people on the street. Missed last week? No problem! Each week we teach a 40-50 minute lesson, starting with the absolute basics in a fun, popular dance style. And then, finish off the hour with a little taste of another style that will be on the schedule later in the season. It makes an awesome #DateNight, #ParentsNightOut, or an evening of #FunWithFriends. Location: Sapphire Studio (downtown Christiansburg) and online Price: $9/person in-studio (online options available, contact us for details).     Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.     Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Prerequisite: None - this is just for beginners! Swing a great dance for first-time dancers. Read more about East Coast Swing. Like, share, or invite friends on Facebook.
	Beginner Line Dancing Get up and boogie! Line Dance Line Dance Workshop Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Seriously - you need come dance with us! Combine awesome music with expert instruction and you've got a beginner-friendly workshop that will get you moving in no time. Each BLD workshop features an exciting combination of ultra beginner and slightly more challenging dances, giving you the chance to get your feet under you and then challenge yourself to do more. Easiest dances are taught at the beginning of the evening, more challenging dances towards the end, with a bit of social dancing and practice time in between. So, if you've never done this before, don't be late! Treat yourself to a night of spinning, bootie-shaking, no-worries fun! #FunWithFriends #LineDanceLessons Location: Sapphire Studio Price: $9/person in-studio.     Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.     Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Prerequisite: None! We search all over the Line Dance world for dances that both beginner and advanced line dancers will love. If you want something more challenging, look for Intermediate Line Dance typically on the first Monday of the month. Read more about Line Dance. Like, share, or invite friends on Facebook.
	Historic Dance (in casual clothes) Historic Dance (English Country Dance) Workshop Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Join the English Country Dancers of the New River Valley Historic Dance Society as we laugh, dance, and enjoy each other's company while learning dance new to us, but old as the 13 Colonies. This is the dancing you find in Pride and Prejudice, that George Washington did on vacation, and that evolved into modern Contra and Square dancing. Beginners, groups, singles, and families are always welcome. Every dance will be taught by being broken down into simple components and cued while dancing. If you can walk, you can dance, and we'd love to have you join the set. Location: Sapphire Studio Price: This workshop is free, but a donation jar will be out during the dancing, if you feel like adding a couple of dollars. .     Pay online and register at the same time at Sapphire's Square Store.     Registration by noon the day of the event required. We will accommodate late registrations when we can. Prerequisite: None! Beginner and advanced dancers will find lots to love at this workshop. Read more about Historic Dance (English Country Dance). Like, share, or invite friends on Facebook.

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30 W. Main Street, Suite C, Christiansburg, Va.