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Swing Dance Workshop

Swing Dance Workshop

Juneteenth: Dance Performance with Amanda Armenteros Sunday, June 23rd at 2:00–3:00 pm For: Children & Families Location: Library Auditorium The Library will be celebrating Juneteenth with dance performers featuring Amanda Armenteros on Sunday, June 23rd from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Join us for a special Juneteenth Swing Dance Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of Jazz and Swing Dance and explore their profound impact on African American culture and beyond. This engaging workshop will not only teach you how to swing and rock step with a partner but also delve into why these dances hold a special place in African American history
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May 1, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Amanda Armenteros, dance class, dance performance, Juneteenth, and Swing Dance.

Black History Month: Afro-Fusion Performance

Black History Month: Afro-Fusion Performance

Afro-Fusion Performance with Amanda Armenteros Saturday, February 17th, at 3:30-4:30 pm For: Children & Families Location: Auditorium The Library will be celebrating Black History Month with a performance by Amanda Armenteros. Amanda Armenteros’ focus is in African derived movements fusing traditional and modern day African dance. Afrobeats combines a fusion of modern and traditional African rhythms. This event will be held in the auditorium on Saturday, February 17th at 3:30-4:30 p.m. For more information on this event you can click this link. About Amanda: Amanda Armenteros is a versatile dancer and teacher who loves to study African dance. Amanda’s classes
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January 13, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: African Dance, black history month, dance class, dance performance, events for families in White Plains, and events for kids in White Plains.

Steffi Nossen School of Dance Performance and Class

Steffi Nossen School of Dance Performance and Class

Dance Performance and Interactive Dance Class Presented by The Steffi Nossen School of Dance and Center for Movement Tuesday, November 21, 6:30 p.m. All Ages Library Auditorium Dance is a universal language that transcends communication barriers to touch audiences of diverse backgrounds. The Steffi Nossen School of Dance and Center for Movement’s premiere ensemble, the Steffi Nossen Dance Company for pre-professional dancers, will host an evening dance performance and interactive dance class for all ages Tuesday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. About Steffi Nossen School of Dance and Center for Movement, the premier dance school of Westchester, provides students with
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November 13, 2023 12:03 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: dance class, dance performance, performing arts, and Steffi Nossen School of Dance.

Afrobeats Dance Workshop

Afrobeats Dance Workshop

Afrobeats Dance Workshop Wednesday, June 28th, at 6:30–8:00 p.m. For: Adults and teens Location: Auditorium Afrobeats Dance is a combination of modern day African movement paired with Afrobeats music. The movement is full body & high energy. Focusing on hip releasing, footwork, arm coordination and rhythm. It's a fun form of dance because it allows the body to move naturally and with the percussion of the music. Past Juneteenth Events: Grab & Go Kits: Juneteenth! Monday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. For: Grades K-3 Location: Lobby Pick up a new Grab & Go Kit at the Library, while supplies last,
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June 2, 2023 2:01 pm | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Authors & Books and Library News.
Tags: Amanda Armenteros, books for kids, children's books, dance, dance performance, Juneteenth, Observances and Celebrations, staff picks, and staff recommendations.