Exciting news! We are partnering with Assembly Park and York Region Arts Council to offer ongoing indoor programming during Winter and Spring 2024 at the spacious and wheelchair accessible Assembly Park Studios in Vaughan! The programming includes artistic process residencies, community dance workshops in diverse styles, as well as works-in-progress showings and events that are open to the community. We are thrilled about this new chapter, which allows us to continue building community through dance while supporting local professional dance artists.
Latin Fusion with Jocelyn Azarcon
This fun workshop will get you grooving to the sounds of Latin Rhythms with learning the basics of Merengue, Salsa and Bachata. This introduction to Latin dance is perfect for beginners learning new moves, but be prepared to break a sweat as you put it all together and pick up the pace alongside Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Azarcon, founder of Soul 2 Sole Latin Dance Company, will guide you through the basics of Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue. Soul2Sole is a Latin dance company since with multiple studio locations across the GTA. With over 20 years of experience, Jocelyn is a seasoned dance educator who brings a high level of energy and passion to her classes.
LOCATION: 1 Atkinson St. Richmond Hill Public Library, Central branch (south east corner)
*In case of rain, the workshops will be on the 2nd Floor - Large Meeting Room
*This workshop is free, thanks to the generous support of the York Region Arts Council. Proudly presented as part of the York Region Experience Trail during Culture days, in partnership with City of Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill Public Library.
Family Dance Party with Libby Avalos
This is a feel-good class known to inspire positivity, build community, and get all ages and abilities moving and grooving! We'll join together in some simple moves and make our own creative choices with each movement. Although we're all doing the same thing, we'll each look completely different while we do it! Celebrating our unity AND individuality! This 45 minute playlist will include a variety of music and dance styles, and finish with a self-guided stretch and peaceful stillness.
Libby Avalos is the co-director and owner of ARTSies Inc. in Markham, which provides musical theatre classes, camps, and exciting performance opportunities to youth of all ages. She retired from her career as a professional dancer in late 2011, after spending many years performing abroad, and refocused on her life-long passion of teaching. Libby believes deeply that the arts can change the world for the better, by changing people for the better!
LOCATION: 1 Atkinson St. Richmond Hill Public Library, Central branch (south east corner)
*In case of rain, the workshops will be on the 2nd Floor - Large Meeting Room
*This workshop is free, thanks to the generous support of the York Region Arts Council. Proudly presented as part of the York Region Experience Trail during Culture days, in partnership with City of Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill Public Library.
