Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble
7:30, 8:30 and 10:00
Sponsored by Wachovia
Media Sponsor: The Triangle Tribune Newspaper
Exploris, Global Village Square

Celebrate community spirit to the beat of ancient rhythms. The choreographic works of the Dance Ensemble depict customs, traditions and occasions of African life. For 13 years Chuck Davis has taken annual trips to Africa to study African dance and art traditions. “In the village, we humble ourselves as we dance and sing for the elders’ approval which is never readily given. Our knees touch our shoulders as we jump, spin and create new moves from ancient sources trapped in the belly of the drum emitting rhythm after rhythm. And we dance. What I learn I return to the States and share.” – Chuck Davis

www.africanamericandanceensemble.org

Ballroom Dancing
7:30-11:00
Sponsored by SunTrust Bank and the Triangle United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association
Media Sponsor: Fifty Plus
First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Salisbury Street (CAP 325)

Demonstrations and lessons in ballroom, swing, Latin and country western styles.

www.triangleusabda.com

First Night Beach
7:00 – 11:00
Sponsored by Aquafina
Moore Square Park

Kick off your shoes and shag the night away with beach music from Simpsound Productions DJ. Sand and tiki torches show you the way. The Raleigh Shag Club will be on hand to help the non-shaggers.

Kate Finlayson Nia Renewal Demonstration and Workshop
7:45, 8:45, 9:45
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for Every Busy Woman
First Baptist Fellowship Hall (CAP 150)

Come and experience the pleasure of Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action), the hottest fusion fitness technique in mind-body wellness! For all levels and ages, Nia is a joyful and exhilarating practice that combines dance, martial arts, yoga, and spiritual self-healing. It delivers a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits moving to uplifting universal music. Join us for Nia and experience the joy of movement, a "no-pain" technique that is the body's way! A great way to warm-up and enter the New Year feeling energized and alive! Excerpts of three Nia routines Agolo, TranceVision and Moodfood will be taught by licensed Nia Instructor Kate Finlayson.

www.trianglenia.com