Open studios and classes for adults. (Dancing Las Vegas).The University of Nevada--Las Vegas is just a few miles from the Las Vegas Strip The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is a 4 mi (6.7 km) section of Las Vegas Boulevard South, most of which has been designated an All-American Road. of hotels and casinos A list of casinos. Antigua and Barbuda
n. One of two divisions of 15 to 18 weeks each of an academic year. [German, from Latin (cursus) s , UNLV UNLV University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers varied dance classes to enrolled students and file Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. community, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Louis Kavouras, the chair of the dance department. Admitted students get preferential pref·er·en·tial adj. 1. Of, relating to, or giving advantage or preference: preferential treatment. 2. enrollment, and some classes are closed to non-admitted students. Nonresidents pay out-of-state fees. Classes run the gamut See color gamut. gamut - The gamut of a monitor is the set of colours it can display. There are some colours which can't be made up of a mixture of red, green and blue phosphor emissions and so can't be displayed by any monitor. from ballet to flamenco flamenco, Spanish music and dance typical of the Gypsy, or gitano. Flamenco dancing is characterized by colorful costumes, intense and erotic movements, stamping of the feet (zapateado), and clapping of the hands (palmada , from technique to history. Backstage Dance Studio and Fern Adair Conservatory conservatory In architecture, a heavily glazed structure, frequently attached to and directly entered from a dwelling, in which plants are protected and displayed. Unlike the greenhouse, an informal structure situated in the working area of a garden, the conservatory became of the Arts offer open classes and also rent studio space for rehearsals and auditions. Each is a large facility with good opportunities to network. Because so many entertainers live in or pass through Las Vegas, it's possible to study with master teachers. Tap legend Henry LeTang, for example, mentored many dancers, including Gregory Hines Gregory Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was a Tony Award-winning American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Born Gregory Oliver Hines , and choreographed films and Broadway shows including Tap, The Cotton Club, and Sophisticated Ladies Sophisticated Ladies is a musical revue based on the music of Duke Ellington. After fifteen previews, the Broadway production, conceived by Donald McKayle, directed by Michael Smuin, and choreographed by McKayle, Smuin, Henry LeTang, Bruce Heath, and Mercedes . Now an elder, he lives in Las Vegas and coaches tap dancers out of his home. ABC DANCE STUDIOS 6700 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. G, Las Vegas, NV 89146; 702/256-1123 ACADEMY OF BALLET 7235 Bermuda Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119; 702/897-2728 ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE 3655 S. Durango. Dr., Ste. 10, Las Vegas, NV 89147; 702/869-8580; www.celticstormdancers.com ACADEMY OF NEVADA BALLET THEATRE 1651 Inner Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89134; 702/243-2623; www.nevadaballet.com Official school of Nevada Ballet Theatre ALL ABOUT DANCE 1635 W. Warm Springs Rd., Henderson, NV 89014; 702/433-7304; www.all-aboutdance.com AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR BALLET AND FENCING 1400 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89128; 702/866-2323. Professional discounts available A-Z DANCE STUDIO 900 Karen Ave., Ste. A116, Las Vegas, NV 89109; 702/369-2160 BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO 2330 San Jose Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104; 702/457-7310 BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO II 3425 Backstage Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89121; 702/547-1040 Studio rentals available for rehearsals and auditions BUNKER DANCE CENTER 2400 S. Jones Blvd., Ste. 8, Las Vegas, NV 89146; 702/870-7870 BUNKER DANCE CENTER II 7850 W. Ann Rd., Ste. 130, Las Vegas, NV 89101; 702/878-7870 CENTER STAGE DANCE 6700 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. G, Las Vegas, NV 89146; 702/338-2285 CHRISTINE HARPER'S DANCE WEST 2081 N. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89108; 702/646-8040; Discounts available CLASS ACT DANCE AND GYMNASTICS SCHOOL 2900 E. Patrick Ln., Ste. 5B, Las Vegas, NV 89120; 702/451-3939 DANCE CHARISMA 3650 S. Jones Blvd., Ste. 16, Las Vegas, NV 89103; 702/364-8700 DANCE ETC. INC. 525 Hotel Plaza, Boulder City, NV 89005; 702/293-5001 DANCE FITNESS & SPORT 633 N. Decatur Blvd., Ste. I, Las Vegas, NV 89107; 702/258-8745 DANCE STUDIO OF GREEN VALLEY 1000 N. Stephanie Pl., Henderson, NV 89014; 702/433-3434. Discounts available DESERT SHORES DANCE ACADEMY 2620 Regatta Dr., Ste. 118, Las Vegas, NV 89128; 702/363-3070 FERN ADAIR CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS 3265 E Patrick Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89120; 702/458-7575; www.fernadair.com. Professional discounts available; studio rentals available for rehearsals and auditions HENRY LETANG PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF DANCE 2119 Cochran St., Las Vegas, NV 89104; 702/877-6627 JENNIFER SASSO'S DANCE AND GYMNASTICS 1924 Rock Springs Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128; 702/228-1340 KIDS IN MOTION DANCE STUDIO 4024 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89129; 702/645-5250 LAS VEGAS DANCESPORT (FORMERLY FLOOR PLAY) 6000 W. Spring Mountain Rd., Ste. 2, Las Vegas, NV 89146; 702/364-8220 LAS VEGAS DANCE THEATRE STUDIO 3248 Civic Center Dr., North Las Vegas, NV 89030, 702/649-3932 MEXICO VIVO CO. 4592 Little Finch Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89115; 702/388-0948 MIKEL'S PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY 7024 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89117; 702/256-4522 PAHRUMP VALLEY CHEER & DANCE ACADEMY 2280 E. Calvada Blvd., Pahrump, NV 89048; 775/751-9221 STARS DANCE 2521 S. Fort Apache Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89117; 702/243-8833 STUDIO ONE DANCE 7925 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 101, Las Vegas, NV 89117; 702/878-8804. Professional discounts available UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA-LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89154; 702/895-3827; kavouras@ccmail.nevada.edu Louis Kavouras, Chair, Dance Department. Call for a class listing and enrollment information. VEGAS CITY ARTZ 3400 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146; 702/248-0909 VIVA PASTOR ACADEMY OF DANCE 3380 E. Russell Rd. # 3, Las Vegas, NV 89120; 702/4580440 WEST SIDE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS 2605 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102; 702/214-2777 Daniel Ari, managing editor of DANCE MAGAZINE, writes about Las Vegas for CheapoVegas.com and BigEmpire.com. Matt Weatherford and Mark Sinclair helped with this article. |
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