EC-CHAP Social Dance Series with Kelly Madenjian - Special Guest Instructor Oswaldo Tirano (2nd Thursday of the month)

TICKETS  $10.00 AT THE DOOR

Special Note: This session represents the final Social Dance for the 2017-18 performance season.  It will be led by guest dance instructor Oswaldo Tirano.  Oswaldo was hired by Arts in Motion Dance Studio in 1999 as a Latin dance instructor, a cultural skill he learned as part of his cultural heritage. He has studied theater, puppetry, dance, and voice at the
national university of Colombia (1989 - 1994) and national school of dramatic arts (1996 - 1998) in Bogota, Colombia. This is his eighteenth year teaching Latin dance and puppetry for all ages in several dance studios, colleges, public schools, and community centers
throughout New England. Kelly Madenjian will be back  to lead our monthly Social Dance in September 2018. 

Enjoy a lovely evening out social ballroom dancing. Each month will feature a beginner ballroom dance lesson. Have you ever wanted to learn Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz or Fox Trot? Learn the basics or practice some new moves, or lend your skills to expand our dance community. All levels welcome.  Partner not required.

After the lesson stay or join us for a fun social dance to all your favorite ballroom hits. Viennese Waltz to West Coast Swing and everything in between. Social dancing is a beautiful evening out socializing and dancing with friends to great music. Save me a dance!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Kelly Madenjian is a  Social Ballroom Dance, Fitness and Yoga instructor.  She is 7 time USA Dance National Ballroom Rhythm and American Nine Dance Champion. Kelly enjoys being an adjunct professor at Eastern Ct State Univ in the Athletics Depart. She has designed and teaches Salsa Fit, a cardio dance workout class and Dance Your Yoga Flow, a vinyasa power flow to music infused with classical dance training techniques. Kelly also does community adult and children’s theater as an actress, choreographer and director. She most recently has added film and commercial appearances to her credits. 

Join us for this monthly Social Dance Experience! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Dance 7:30pm. Soft drinks and snacks available. "BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.

EC-CHAP Presents: A Cinco De Mayo Dance Celebration with Bentetu & Kelly Madenjian!

Tickets $15.00 in Advance (ONLINE) / $20.00 at the Door

Come dance away Cinco De Mayo 2018 with Kelly Madenjian and live music provided by Latin band by Bentetu!

Bentetu is a Latin band founded by 2007, in Willimantic CT. It consists of seven members including Latin percussion, vocals, piano, and sometimes includes brass instruments. Bentetu performs mostly Caribbean, Latin jazz, and other Spanish music. The band has been performing since 2007, and has played in various venues, mostly in Connecticut, RI, and Massachusetts.

As an amateur competitor ballroom dancer Kelly won many USA Dance and NDCA titles; including 3 Amateur USA Dance National Rhythm Championships and 4 US National Nine Dance Championships. Kelly is an adjunct professor at a Eastern CT State Univ in the Athletics Dept.  She is a certified fitness and yoga instructor. Kelly also choreographs, dances and acts in many community adult and children’s programs. She has been nominated as CT’s Best Regional Choreographer. Kelly has appeared a an extra in two major motion pictures as well as speaking roles in multiple national commercials. Kelly is an Artist /Performer Member of EC-CHAP, and leads the EC-CHAP Monthly Social Dance Series (2nd Thursday of the month).

What's Cinco De Mayo about anyway? Check out this short video by the History Channel...

Join us for an evening of fun, dance, celebration and surprises! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm. Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). 

Who can bring the best traditional Cinco De Mayo dish?

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.