BachaDura Holidays with ACE & CIARA

BachaDura Saturday returns in time for the holidays! Stay connected with up to date news: www.instagram.com/BachaDura_social_club ===== *8:30p-10p: Bachata Partnerwork Workshop by Ace & Ciara. (DC) Focusing on mechanisms of follow & lead techniques, how to connect with your partner & the bachata music. Take this opportunity to learn from the internationally renowned couple with the strong ability to connect with their students, while delivering content with solid grounds in musical & historical knowledge. No partner necessary. No gender designated roles. *Performances by: Ace & Ciara "Amargue Fusion" LFX Dancers Melaza DJs & MCs: Young, El Matatan Playing Bachata, Salsa, Merengue & Bolero ===== Presale: $20 includes workshop & party $15 for workshop only $10 for social only At the door: $20 for workshop only $15 for social only Dress code: Holiday spirit! Whatever that means to you. About the Instructors: ===== CIARA "She began formal dance training in 2012 when she moved to Chicago to attend Columbia College Chicago’s American Sign Language Interpreting Program. While living in Chicago she took classes and trained in Ballet, Modern, African, House, Hip-hop and Bachata. She has been inspired by instructors such as Dakota Romero and Edwin Ferreras of Areíto Arts, Carlos Cinta, Angelica and Jahaira of In Lak’ech Dance, Kat Arias of Ferocity Dance Company, Jorge Soto, Sarah Zuccaro, Zeke Ruvalcaba of PhyZeke, Bianca Derival and Rudy Lopez ”El Tiguere del Mambo” of Island Touch, Kelsa Robinson, Dardi McGinley, and many more. Ciara continues to share her passion for dance, whether it is in a social setting or in a studio. She loves teaching and of course being a student, Ciara firmly believes that we are always a student and there is always room for growth as a dancer. She believes that dance is not only a physical experience but also an emotional and a spiritual one and she wants to continue to share the ways dance has had an impact on her life in the most positive and therapeutic ways. When she is not dancing, she is working as a freelance American Sign Language Interpreter. Although Ciara has grown up as a dancer, both interpreting and dancing share the same space in her heart." ACE "Ace’s goal as a social dancer is to allow the person they are dancing with to feel connected to the music in a powerful and fulfilling manner. In Ace’s eyes, everyone is an amazing dancer and every dance is what you make of it. To Ace, one of the most important things about dancing is learning the origin of the style you are dancing to, and understanding the key elements of what that music is composed of. In 2015, Ace participated in the world renowned certification course by Alex and Desiree and became certified a Bachata instructor. The bachaterxs who have inspired and mentored Ace include but are not limited to: Edwin Ferreras, Carlos Cintas, Alex Morel, Kat Arias, Adam Taub, Ataca y Alemana, Tiguere Del Mambo, Jorjet, Samy el Magico and Bianca Derival. Traveling and dancing, have created so many wonderful opportunities for Ace. While serving their country in the USMC and now in their career as a Bachata instructor, Ace has had the chance to teach and dance in places like Japan, Africa, Barcelona, Copenhagen, France, and various states throughout the U.S.."