International Dancers Bring Free Classes Performances to Center

REDLANDS>> On Saturday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a team of internationally acclaimed dancers and dance teachers will offer free dance classes and performances at the Redlands Community Center.    The team includes: Edgar Zendejas (Mexico City), choreographer for Cirque Du Soleil Montreal, Skyler Rodgers (Miami), founder of Skybeat dance fitness, as well as State Street Ballet dancers Mauricio Vera (Chile), Deise Mendonca (Brazil), Noam Tsivkin (New York), John Piel (Philadelphia), and Cecily Stewart (Santa Barbara). This event is designed for all ages and all levels, and is offered free of charge to seven different California cities with support from The James Irvine Foundation.  The goal of the project is to engage participants in dance in new ways and to connect California communities through shared experiences and the universal language of movement.  In addition, the event begins and ends with a performance by State Street Ballet dancers featuring excerpts from “Five by Gershwin,” “Rite of Spring,” “Cinderella,” and “An American Tango.”  Schedule: 11-11:30 a.m. - Performance by SSB dancers 11:30 a.m.-noon - Latin combo class Noon-12:30 p.m. - Ballet 12:30-1 p.m. - Contemporary dance 1-1:30 p.m. - Free lunch 1:30-2 p.m. - Hip Hop 2-2:30 p.m. - Dance class with local teacher 2:30-3 p.m. Performance by SSB dancers