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SALSA XPERIENCE – The Ultimate Salsa Event

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James & Alex Dance Studios along with Fantasia Entertainment are bringing you a salsa experience not to be missed. Three incredible events running throughout 2014 with the first one launching on June 20th 2014.

Doors open at 10pm with DJ Gabriel playing a mix of salsa, bachata and cha cha in an incredible venue at Meydan IMAX Theatre.

The performance line up will be an entertaining showcase of dance followed by an unforgettable party, an event not to be missed for anyone who loves latin music and dance.

Tickets are AED 95 (show and salsa party) and can be purchased at James & Alex Dance Studios and online at http://platinumlist.net/tickets/18705/SalsaXperience—Out-of-Africa. To visit the Salsa Xperience Facebook page, click here.

SALSA & BACHATA COURSES – April Session

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Looking for a fun, social, healthy activity? Then now’s your time to learn to dance! Our monthly salsa and bachata courses re-start this week, no experience or partner required.

Salsa Level 1 (for absolute beginners) begins Tuesday, 1st April at 8pm and Saturday, 5th April at 5pm.

Salsa Level 2.1 begins Tuesday, 1st April at 8pm and Saturday, 5th April at 5pm.

Salsa Level 2.2 begins Tuesday, 1st April at 9pm and Saturday, 5th April at 6pm.

Bachata Level 1 (for absolute beginners) begins on Sunday, 6th April at 9pm. 

Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Registration can be done by phone, email or directly on our website.

EASTER DRAMA CAMP – Singing & Acting for Kids

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Your child can be a Hollywood star in this 5-day Easter drama camp. Singing, acting and dancing with a performance at the end of the week. Open to ages 7 – 14.

Date: 6 to 10 April, 2014
Time: 9am to 3pm
Cost: 700 AED (+ 80 AED registration fee for new students)

For more details contact our studio or contact Hayley directly at info@hayleyscomet.com or 055 104 0538.

KIDS EASTER BALLET CAMP – Fun for the Kids

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Enrol your little ones in our Easter ballet camp and give your kids a creative way to spend their Easter break! We’ll be running 2 sessions of the ballet camp open to kids ages 3 – 11.

Session 1: 6 to 10 April, 9am – 1pm, AED 500

Session 2: 13 to 17 April, 9am – 1pm, AED 500

Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Pre-registration can be done by phone or e-mail. Please note that registration is only guaranteed once payment has been made.

SALSA & BACHATA COURSES – March Session

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Want to see how much progress you can make in just 4 weeks? Then sign up for our salsa and bachata courses and find out! Our monthly courses re-start in March, no experience or partner required.

Salsa Level 1 (for absolute beginners) begins Saturday, 1st March at 5pm and Tuesday, 4th March at 7pm. Cost: 225 AED per course.

Salsa Level 2.1 begins Saturday, 1st March at 5pm and Tuesday, 4th March at 8pm. Cost: 225 AED per course.

Salsa Level 2.2 begins Saturday, 1st March at 6pm and Tuesday, 4th March at 9pm. Cost: 225 AED per course.

Bachata Level 1 (for absolute beginners) begins on Sunday, 2nd March at 9pm. Cost: 225 AED.

All courses run for 4 weeks. Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Registration can be done by phone, email or directly on our website.

For more details about our salsa classes click here.

PERFORMANCE COURSES – Coming this March

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Are you itching to perform, be challenged, and take your dancing to the next level? Well now you can! Starting 29th MARCH, we’ll be running special 12-week performance courses in ballet, contemporary, tango and salsa.

Students must sign up for the full 12 weeks and will get to perform in our year end showcase on 20th June. Cost: AED 995 per course.

Ballet Course (12 weeks)
Intermediate/Advanced: Wednesday 7-8pm, start date 2 April (Students must attend 6pm ballet class as a warm-up which is included in the cost the course.)

Contemporary Course (12 weeks)
Beginner/Improver: Saturday 7-830pm, start date 29 March
Intermediate/Advanced: Tuesday 8-930pm, start date 1 April

Salsa Course (12 weeks)
Improver/Intermediate: Saturday 7-830pm, start date 29 March
Advanced: Wednesday 9-1030pm, start date 3 April

Tango Course (12 weeks)
Improver: Monday 9-1030pm, start date 31 March

To register for the choreography courses or for more details, call us on 04 447 0773 or email us at info@jamesandalex.com

CHA CHA – 4 Week Workshop

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You asked and we listened! A special 4-week cha cha workshop taught by James and Alex.

Learn cha cha fundamentals, footwork, partner work and musicality. A basic knowledge of salsa is required.

The course starts on Saturday 8 March 2014 and runs for 4 weeks (15, 22 and 29 March) from 330 – 5pm. Students must sign up for the full course. Cost: 295 AED

Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Pre-registration can be done by phone, e-mail, or directly on our website. Please note that your spot is only guaranteed once payment has been made.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE – New February Course & New Class

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All you contemporary dance lovers! Our next beginners’ course starts on Sunday, 16 February at 7pm and runs for 5 weeks. Join this course and be amazed by your progress over the 5 week session! Spaces are limited and pre-registration is highly recommended.

We also have a new drop-in improver/intermediate class every Sunday at 8-930pm. No pre-booking is required which means you can satisfy your contemporary dance craving at the spur of the moment!

For more details about our contemporary dance classes click here.

HAYLEY’S COMET – February Half Term Drama Camp

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Looking for a fun, productive activity for your kids during the school break? Hayley’s Comet has the answer!

Your child will become a Hollywood star in this 5-day drama camp. Singing, acting and dancing with a performance at the end of the week.

Date: 16 to 20 February, 9am to 3pm.
Cost: 700 AED (+80 AED registration fee for new students)
Open to ages 7 – 14.

For more details contact our studio or contact Hayley directly at info@hayleyscomet.com or 055 104 0538.

NEW KIDS TERM – Enrol now!

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Our Spring 2014 kids’ term is in full swing and there are still a few spaces available in some our classes. We also have a NEW break dance classes for kids ages 7-11 on Tuesdays at 6pm. This is a great class for kids to burn off some energy!

Kids classes also available in ballet, contemporary, break dance, salsa and musical theatre starting at age 2. Contact us today to register!

For more details about our kids’ classes click here.