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Friday dance classes coming to the Pearl

July 7, 2012
Laurie Buck, who has been an instructor and artistic director for 30 years and currently runs Studio 1 Dance Academy in Sandpoint, will begin offering a full array of dances classes and workshops on Fridays at the Pearl Theater, Bonners Ferry if there's enough interest.

Each year Laurie's students perform at the Festival at Sandpoint, and those taking the Bonners Ferry summer workshops will be eligible to audition for this year's Festival performance, "Pinocchio."

Workshop dates are July 13, 20 and 26, and Festival rehearsals will be held July 30 and August 5.

Classes are available for children ages 4 - 6 in the beginning combination class from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., featuring tap, ballet, jazz, tumbling and creative movement, ages 7-10, both beginning and continuing students, have class from 10:25 to 11:25 a.m., ages 11 -14 hold class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., intermediate and advanced dancers with three or more years experience, and who pass the audition, can join the combination intermediate/advanced class from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., and a jazz/cheerleading/tumbling team fitness and routine class will run from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m.

For a class to be held, a minimum of six students are needed. Class fees are $15 for a single class, $40 for three classes, or $100 for unlimited access. Anyone wishing to register for these classes or who are interested in additional classes, such as adult ballroom dancing, or who want private lessons can feel free to contact Laurie at (208) 263-5220, or by email at studio_1_dance@hotmail.com.