West African Dance Fitness Classes with Tatianna Ammons & Friends

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Event Date: 
April 29, 2018 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Channing Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL
Description: 

Join us every Sunday from 6-7:30 pm at the Channing Murray Foundation in Urbana for an energetic West African dance fitness class inspired by the rhythms of Guinea in West Africa. Led primarily by Tatianna Ammons, the class is appropriate for all ages, fitness, and experience levels. Each class focuses on 1-2 rhythms accompanied by live drumming from some of our fantastic local volunteer drummers and ends with a lively community circle.

A $5-10 sliding scale donation is requested to cover the cost of the space rental. Any additional funds will be put towards bringing in dynamic guest instructors from Chicago and St. Louis. In other words this class is focused on community building, fitness, and a celebration of culture and NOT on profit. Children and seniors always participate for free, and anyone can try their first class for free!

Come dressed in loose, comfortable clothing and bring plenty of water!
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West African Dance Fitness Classes with Tatianna Ammons & Friends

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Event Date: 
May 6, 2018 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Channing Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL
Description: 

Join us every Sunday from 6-7:30 pm at the Channing Murray Foundation in Urbana for an energetic West African dance fitness class inspired by the rhythms of Guinea in West Africa. Led primarily by Tatianna Ammons, the class is appropriate for all ages, fitness, and experience levels. Each class focuses on 1-2 rhythms accompanied by live drumming from some of our fantastic local volunteer drummers and ends with a lively community circle.

A $5-10 sliding scale donation is requested to cover the cost of the space rental. Any additional funds will be put towards bringing in dynamic guest instructors from Chicago and St. Louis. In other words this class is focused on community building, fitness, and a celebration of culture and NOT on profit. Children and seniors always participate for free, and anyone can try their first class for free!

Come dressed in loose, comfortable clothing and bring plenty of water!
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West African Dance Fitness Classes with Tatianna Ammons & Friends

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Event Date: 
May 13, 2018 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Channing Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL
Description: 

Join us every Sunday from 6-7:30 pm at the Channing Murray Foundation in Urbana for an energetic West African dance fitness class inspired by the rhythms of Guinea in West Africa. Led primarily by Tatianna Ammons, the class is appropriate for all ages, fitness, and experience levels. Each class focuses on 1-2 rhythms accompanied by live drumming from some of our fantastic local volunteer drummers and ends with a lively community circle.

A $5-10 sliding scale donation is requested to cover the cost of the space rental. Any additional funds will be put towards bringing in dynamic guest instructors from Chicago and St. Louis. In other words this class is focused on community building, fitness, and a celebration of culture and NOT on profit. Children and seniors always participate for free, and anyone can try their first class for free!

Come dressed in loose, comfortable clothing and bring plenty of water!
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West African Dance Fitness Classes with Tatianna Ammons & Friends

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Event Date: 
January 7, 2018 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Channing Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL
Description: 

Join us every Sunday from 6-7:30 pm at the Channing Murray Foundation in Urbana for an energetic West African dance fitness class inspired by the rhythms of Guinea in West Africa. Led primarily by Tatianna Ammons, the class is appropriate for all ages, fitness, and experience levels. Each class focuses on 1-2 rhythms accompanied by live drumming from some of our fantastic local volunteer drummers and ends with a lively community circle.

A $5-10 sliding scale donation is requested to cover the cost of the space rental. Any additional funds will be put towards bringing in dynamic guest instructors from Chicago and St. Louis. In other words this class is focused on community building, fitness, and a celebration of culture and NOT on profit. Children and seniors always participate for free, and anyone can try their first class for free!

Come dressed in loose, comfortable clothing and bring plenty of water!
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CUATSALSA beginner classes

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Event Date: 
January 17, 2018 - 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Venue: 
Channing-Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL
Description: 

Beginner Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM

This class is for those of you who are new to the dance, or for those who want a refresher course. This class will focus on the principles of leading and following, basic steps and turns, and cross-body leads. We will also teach Merengue & Bachata.

Beginner Rueda:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 PM

This class teaches you how to dance Cuban-style salsa figures in a circle with rapid partner-switching. As seen in the movie "Dance With Me," rueda is of high energy and a lot of fun. This class will progress quickly, so salsa experience is required.

Venue: All classes will be at:
Channing Murray Foundation (1209 West Oregon, Urbana), at the corner of Matthews and Oregon, Urbana.

Each session (5 classes in total) is $40.
No partner is required.

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CUATSALSA beginner classes

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Event Date: 
January 24, 2018 - 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Venue: 
Channing-Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL
Description: 

Beginner Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM

This class is for those of you who are new to the dance, or for those who want a refresher course. This class will focus on the principles of leading and following, basic steps and turns, and cross-body leads. We will also teach Merengue & Bachata.

Beginner Rueda:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 PM

This class teaches you how to dance Cuban-style salsa figures in a circle with rapid partner-switching. As seen in the movie "Dance With Me," rueda is of high energy and a lot of fun. This class will progress quickly, so salsa experience is required.

Venue: All classes will be at:
Channing Murray Foundation (1209 West Oregon, Urbana), at the corner of Matthews and Oregon, Urbana.

Each session (5 classes in total) is $40.
No partner is required.

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CUATSALSA beginner classes

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Event Date: 
January 31, 2018 - 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Venue: 
Channing-Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL
Description: 

Beginner Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM

This class is for those of you who are new to the dance, or for those who want a refresher course. This class will focus on the principles of leading and following, basic steps and turns, and cross-body leads. We will also teach Merengue & Bachata.

Beginner Rueda:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 PM

This class teaches you how to dance Cuban-style salsa figures in a circle with rapid partner-switching. As seen in the movie "Dance With Me," rueda is of high energy and a lot of fun. This class will progress quickly, so salsa experience is required.

Venue: All classes will be at:
Channing Murray Foundation (1209 West Oregon, Urbana), at the corner of Matthews and Oregon, Urbana.

Each session (5 classes in total) is $40.
No partner is required.

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CUATSALSA beginner classes

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Event Date: 
February 7, 2018 - 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Venue: 
Channing-Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL
Description: 

Beginner Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM

This class is for those of you who are new to the dance, or for those who want a refresher course. This class will focus on the principles of leading and following, basic steps and turns, and cross-body leads. We will also teach Merengue & Bachata.

Beginner Rueda:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 PM

This class teaches you how to dance Cuban-style salsa figures in a circle with rapid partner-switching. As seen in the movie "Dance With Me," rueda is of high energy and a lot of fun. This class will progress quickly, so salsa experience is required.

Venue: All classes will be at:
Channing Murray Foundation (1209 West Oregon, Urbana), at the corner of Matthews and Oregon, Urbana.

Each session (5 classes in total) is $40.
No partner is required.

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CUATSALSA beginner classes

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Event Date: 
February 14, 2018 - 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Venue: 
Channing-Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana, IL
Description: 

Beginner Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM

This class is for those of you who are new to the dance, or for those who want a refresher course. This class will focus on the principles of leading and following, basic steps and turns, and cross-body leads. We will also teach Merengue & Bachata.

Beginner Rueda:
January 17-February 14
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:45 PM

This class teaches you how to dance Cuban-style salsa figures in a circle with rapid partner-switching. As seen in the movie "Dance With Me," rueda is of high energy and a lot of fun. This class will progress quickly, so salsa experience is required.

Venue: All classes will be at:
Channing Murray Foundation (1209 West Oregon, Urbana), at the corner of Matthews and Oregon, Urbana.

Each session (5 classes in total) is $40.
No partner is required.

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CU-Tango Classes

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Event Date: 
January 22, 2018 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Channing-Murray Foundation
Address: 
1209 W. Oregon, Urbana
Description: 

Champaign-Urbana is one of the liveliest centers of Argentine tango in the Midwest. An eight-week beginner course starts on January 22 at Channing-Murray Foundation.

T1 – Tango Quick Start
Open to beginners.

MONDAYS, 9-10 pm
January 22-March 12 (eight weeks)
Location: Channing-Murray Foundation, 1209 W. Oregon, Urbana
Tuition fees: $45 student; $65 non-student
Follow links at CU-Tango to pre-register

T2 – Tango Club Style
Pre-requisite Tango 1

MONDAYS, 7:3o-8:30 pm
January 22-March 12 (eight weeks)
Location: Channing-Murray Foundation, 1209 W. Oregon, Urbana
Tuition fees: $45 student; $65 non-student
Follow links at CU-Tango to pre-register

Listings for additional tango lessons, tango classes and tango workshops are available at http://www.cu-tango.com

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