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Lara Deni comes to Blacksburg & Roanoke!


Valley West Coast Swing is thrilled to present Lara Deni, a certified WSDC Judge, and instructor who travels nationally as an adjudicator, instructor, and competitor. Learn more about her experience and expertise at https://www.denidanzco.com/.

We will have workshops for all levels of dancers (including brand new ones!) and a social dance at the end to celebrate all the learning and fun we'll have had. Here is the schedule! Reach out with questions, and be sure to register!

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Intermediate Intensive- Friday (12/6), 6:30-8:30p @ the UUC, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg
$35 per person,* Registration required

This workshop will have an hour and a half of instruction (6:30-8) and half an hour of guided practice (8-8:30). This class is for folks who have a solid foundation in the *fundamentals and feel comfortable with variations on these patterns. Please speak with Bonny or Lane to ensure this intensive is a good fit for you.

Level Up: Push Breaks- Saturday (12/7), 2-3p @ Carillon Wellness Center, 4508 Starkey Road, Roanoke
$20 per person ($30 for both 12/7 workshops), *Registration strongly encouraged

This hour-long workshop is perfect for beginners working on their fundamentals and wanting to "Level Up." Also perfect are more experienced students who appreciate and understand the value of continually working on their *fundamentals, which is another way to "Level Up!"

Intro to West Coast Swing- Saturday (12/7), 3-4p @ Carillon Wellness Center, 4508 Starkey Road, Roanoke
$20 per person ($30 for both 12/7 workshops), *Registration strongly encouraged

We love newcomers at Valley West Coast Swing, and this hour-long workshop is the perfect place to start your journey with this popular dance! And what better way than with one of the best of the best, Lara Deni? We highly encourage those attending the "Leveling Up" Workshop to stick around, deepen their understanding of this dance, and support all the newbies that come out!

Social Dance- Saturday (12/7), 4-5:30p @ Carillon Wellness Center, 4508 Starkey Road, Roanoke
Free to anyone who attends the Saturday workshops or $10 per person; *Registration is appreciated but not necessary

This social dance is for anyone and everyone! There is no lesson, so if you are brand-spankin' new, be sure to attend the introduction class from 3 to 4 p.m. However, you do not have to attend the workshops to join us for fun, dancing, and being part of the community.

*Fundamentals: We consider the fundamental patterns to be push breaks, passes, whips, tucks, starter steps, and throw-outs.

*Registration: You can register by sending us a DM or emailing Lane dancewithlane@gmail.com or Bonny bonnybranchmovementarts@gmail.com. Registration gives us your information and your intention to join the class. It is extremely helpful to us as we plan and prepare for the event, so throw us a bone and give us a shout!

If you are interested in a private lesson with Lara, please let us know as soon as possible; only a few spots are left. A lesson is $110/45 min.

A safe and welcoming space for everyone is a priority; please read Valley West Coast Swing's code of conduct, https://www.dancewithlane.com/code-of-conduct