DANCE EXPERIENCE
Fall Series
September 13 & 14
Held at Philadelphia Dance Theatre Studios
Baird Hall, 7500 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Chisena Danza is hosting its first Adult Dance Fall Series, offering classes in world dance genres to adults of all levels of experience.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Friday Sept. 13
7-8pm- Salsa taught by Keila Perez-Vega and Kevin Ngo
8-9pm- West Coast Swing taught by Dara Johnston
Saturday Sept. 14-
3:30-4:30pm- Flamenco taught by Elba Hevia y Vaca
4:45-5:45- Street Dance/Funk taught by Reggie Oliver
7-8pm- Salsa taught by Keila Perez-Vega and Kevin Ngo
8-9pm- West Coast Swing taught by Dara Johnston
Saturday Sept. 14-
3:30-4:30pm- Flamenco taught by Elba Hevia y Vaca
4:45-5:45- Street Dance/Funk taught by Reggie Oliver
Cost:
Full Series(4 classes): $65
Single class Pre- Registered: $18
Single Class Drop In: $20
Full Series(4 classes): $65
Single class Pre- Registered: $18
Single Class Drop In: $20
SALSA- KEVIN NGO- Kevin Ngo founded his love for salsa and Latin dances as a freshman at California State University of Long Beach. It begun with a series of dance classes which then led to dance teams that further deepened his passion and love for the art of Latin dances. In 2006, he founded the CSULB Salsa Club and dance teams, which became the largest club on campus and one of the most popular college salsa clubs in California.
With 19 years of dance experience and 13 years of teaching, Kevin has coached numerous teams and taught at various studios, clubs, universities, congresses and events on both coasts. Kevin founded Dance Republic in Philly in 2018 which hosts many of the most well known Latin events in Philadelphia. These include Salsa & Bachata at Rocky Steps, Sunset Salsa & Bachata at Moshulu, Bachata Thursdays, Latin Night at the Lodge, Salsa at Spruce and many more.
Dance Republic was founded with the objective of spreading the joy for Latin dances beyond the traditional club scene. We believe dancing makes everyone happier and healthier.
With 19 years of dance experience and 13 years of teaching, Kevin has coached numerous teams and taught at various studios, clubs, universities, congresses and events on both coasts. Kevin founded Dance Republic in Philly in 2018 which hosts many of the most well known Latin events in Philadelphia. These include Salsa & Bachata at Rocky Steps, Sunset Salsa & Bachata at Moshulu, Bachata Thursdays, Latin Night at the Lodge, Salsa at Spruce and many more.
Dance Republic was founded with the objective of spreading the joy for Latin dances beyond the traditional club scene. We believe dancing makes everyone happier and healthier.
SALSA- KEILA PEREZ-VEGA
Keila Pérez-Vega is a 2015 BFA University of the Arts graduate. In 2012, Keila became a principal dancers at Eleone Dance Theatre where she remained for three years. Post-graduation, Keila worked as a freelance artist and was part of Dance Iquail in its 2015 season, 10HL Projects (NYC), Melissa Rector & Dancers (PHL) and ARTolerance (PHL) among others. Since then Keila joined the Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers as a dance artists and is proud to be going on her fourth season. Beyond performing she serves the arts administratively as a Marketing and Events Director at Koresh Dance Company and Marketing Associate at both Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers and ARTolerance. Most recently, Keila is a proud founder of Artsi - a 501(c)(3) non profit that prides itself in transforming spaces to connect different audiences to the arts through artistic nightlife experiences. Also her love for dance extends to her Puerto Rican roots and for the past 5 years has grown a passion for dancing, teaching and performing Salsa and Bachata throughout Philadelphia.
Keila Pérez-Vega is a 2015 BFA University of the Arts graduate. In 2012, Keila became a principal dancers at Eleone Dance Theatre where she remained for three years. Post-graduation, Keila worked as a freelance artist and was part of Dance Iquail in its 2015 season, 10HL Projects (NYC), Melissa Rector & Dancers (PHL) and ARTolerance (PHL) among others. Since then Keila joined the Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers as a dance artists and is proud to be going on her fourth season. Beyond performing she serves the arts administratively as a Marketing and Events Director at Koresh Dance Company and Marketing Associate at both Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers and ARTolerance. Most recently, Keila is a proud founder of Artsi - a 501(c)(3) non profit that prides itself in transforming spaces to connect different audiences to the arts through artistic nightlife experiences. Also her love for dance extends to her Puerto Rican roots and for the past 5 years has grown a passion for dancing, teaching and performing Salsa and Bachata throughout Philadelphia.
West Coast Swing: Dara Johnston began passion for dancing in the 1980s in her home state of Maine. She began through eight-week dance sessions offered in her physical education classes, including Jitterbug, Foxtrot, line dances, and four-count hustle. In 2002, after moving to New Jersey, Dara stumbled upon West Coast Swing. Met John Lindo and discovered a passion for social dance that has escalated exponentially over the years. Her favorites include West Coast Swing, Night-Club Two-Step, and Country Two-Step. Dara’s mentors and teachers, including John Lindo, John Festa, Robert Royston, Jameson Kilburn, and Daniel McGee, have all had a hand in her technical training, and understanding of each dance. She continues to study with many great pros and instructors to hone her dance and teaching skills. Dara comes from a long line of trained Educators and has been a teacher all of her adult life.
Flamenco: Elba Hevia y Vaca, Artistic/Executive Director and Founder of Pasión y Arte. Born in La Paz, Bolivia, Elba Hevia y Vaca is a creative artist and visionary bringing the Flamenco art form to Philadelphia for over 20 years. She began her study of classical Spanish dance at the age of five. She later studied and danced professionally with the Ana Martinez Flamenco Dance Company in D.C., and danced with Washington’s Raquel Peña Spanish Dance Company, appearing as a soloist at various venues throughout the U.S. In Philadelphia she continued her study of modern dance, jazz, and contact improvisation from various Philadelphia artists. She continues her dance studies and research yearly in Sevilla, submerging herself with master dancers, musicians and singers of the art form. In 2000, Hevia y Vaca founded Pasión y Arte (PyA) and has developed it into Philadelphia’s premier contemporary Flamenco dance company. She founded it out of a strong and intensely personal conviction that highly-stylized traditional Spanish flamenco dance is a perfect vessel to empower women. These values have been reflected in her nine original, critically acclaimed evening length works she has created for PyA and in the numerous grants, fellowships and accolades awarded to Hevia y Vaca and PyA under her direction. These works push the boundaries of the Flamenco art form through experimentation with site-specific choreography, and many are the product of collaborations with international flamenco stars and renowned post-modern dancers. She also founded a conservatory, launched two citywide Flamenco festivals and is a Senior Adjunct at Franklyn and Marshal, Adjunct. In 2018 she was nominated for the prestigious Pew Fellowship by Pew Center for the Arts and Heritage.
Street/Funk Dance- Reggie.O is a Dancer/Choreographer in his Mid 20’s currently residing in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA! Reggie’s experience as a dancer stretches from the studio to the stage and even the set! He has had the pleasure of dancing for the likes of artists such as Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Toni Braxton, and Keke palmer just to name a few! Reggie has also had the pleasure of helping with the development of artist like Alex B. (Upcoming pop artist featured on Nickelodeon) and Bianca Ryan (winner of Americas Got Talent season 1). Reggie has been featured in catalogs, commercials, as well as specials on CBS, PBS, Music Choice, and MTV and has also been privileged to display his own work on major networks such as VH1 and Nickelodeon! With all of these experiences under his belt Reggie’s greatest joy is teaching and sharing the art of Dance with students near and far to create great dancers and most importantly GREAT PEOPLE!
Location: Philadelphia Dance Theatre Studios
New Covenant Campus
7500 Germantown Ave, Baird Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Easily Accessible by Public Transportation:
Regional Rail- Chestnut Hill East Line to Mount Airy Stop
Septa Bus 23 Drops off right in front of Campus
Free Parking on Campus
Enter in Entrance (Across From Trolley Car Diner), Continue past Security Office and stay to the Right into towards the under pass, Continue to wrap around towards the left to the parking lot. Check in 2nd Floor.
New Covenant Campus
7500 Germantown Ave, Baird Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Easily Accessible by Public Transportation:
Regional Rail- Chestnut Hill East Line to Mount Airy Stop
Septa Bus 23 Drops off right in front of Campus
Free Parking on Campus
Enter in Entrance (Across From Trolley Car Diner), Continue past Security Office and stay to the Right into towards the under pass, Continue to wrap around towards the left to the parking lot. Check in 2nd Floor.
