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April 17, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Treat your senses to a delectable journey through the tantalizing worlds of chocolate and wine! Join us for a captivating discussion where we'll unwrap the rich histories of these beloved treasures and discover the secrets to savoring each exquisite sip and sumptuous bite to the fullest. Lisa Cooper Holmes of Haute Chocolate will be your guide, sharing the key to perfect pairings and the science of enhancing flavors. But it's not just talk - we'll tantalize your palate with samples that'll awaken your appreciation for the finer things in life. Get ready for an evening of pure, unadulterated indulgence!Featured Panel
- Lisa Cooper Holmes, Haute Chocolate
Location
Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3412 Clifton Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220Tickets
$10 in advance | $12 at the doorThank you to our generous sponsors
Drs. Patricia Klein and Reid Hartmann
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May 22, 2024 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Prepare to journey behind the scenes of America's power hub as we sit down with the remarkable Michael Collins, once a reporter for the Cincinnati Post and The Kentucky Post and now USA Today's White House correspondent. In this engaging expert panel discussion, we'll delve into the inner workings of the White House press room, uncovering the intricate dance of reporters, officials, and the President. Gain insights into the highs and lows of traveling with the Commander-in-Chief and breaking world-changing news. Hailing from Whitesburg, Kentucky, Michael's journey to the heart of political journalism – covering one presidential funeral, two papal visits, six inaugurations, and 15 White House Correspondent Dinners, as well as riding on Air Force One eight times and taking 55 (and counting) COVID tests – is an inspiring tale in itself. Join us for an enlightening evening as we unravel the stories behind the headlines and the incredible career of a journalist who brings the White House to the world.Featured Panelist
- Michael Collins, USA Today White House correspondent
- Panel facilitated by Maryanne Zeleznik, Cincinnati Public Radio’s Vice President of News and 'Morning Edition' Host
Location
Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3412 Clifton Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220Tickets
$10 in advance, $12 at the doorThank you to our generous sponsors
Drs. Patricia Klein and Reid Hartmann
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Born in Southern California during the Swing Era, Balboa is a close position partner dance that mixes well with Lindy Hop and Charleston. Legend has it that the dance halls in that region were so packed that dancers had to confine their movements to smaller spaces, giving rise to the style and technique of Balboa.- Age: Adults
- Session: April 30 - May 21 (4 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium/Low
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost:
- One (4-week) Session of Balboa: $40
- One (4-week) Session of Balboa and Vernacular Jazz: $60
- Drop In (1-hour) Balboa: $15
- Drop In (2-hours) Balboa and Vernacular Jazz: $20
- Class Size: minimum of 8 students required to run class, no more than 16 enrolled.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: April 26, 2024
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Blues music is diverse. So is Blues Dance. As we explore how to dance to blues music, we will focus on the “conversation” you have with your partner while dancing and how to establish and maintain great communication with each other. Difficulty level: Medium/Low- Age: Adults
- Session: March 12 - March 26 (3 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium/Low
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost: $45/student
- Class Size: minimum of 8 students required to run class, no more than 16 enrolled.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: EXTENDED! March 9, 2024
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Tuesdays, 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.
The term “Jitterbug” means many different things to many different people of many different backgrounds. This class will start with the most universal 6-count rhythms and movements across all idioms of Swing Dance. We’ll get you on the dance floor quickly and present fundamental concepts that will guide the development of your technique and style in the future.- Age: Adults
- Session: March 12 - March 26 (3 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Low
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost: $45/student
- Class Size: minimum of 8 students required to run class, no more than 16 enrolled.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: EXTENDED! March 9, 2024
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Tuesdays, 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Emerging in the 1920s as a combination of the rhythm, styling and technique of African Dance (a la The Charleston) with the lead/follow partnering aspects of European dances (like the Waltz), Lindy Hop takes its name from a coincidental historical event of the same time period: the first ever trans-atlantic flight piloted by Charles Lindberg in 1927. Created by African-Americans and traditionally danced to Big Band Jazz Music, Lindy Hop is the “founding father” of all future Swing Dance idioms.- Age: Adults
- Session: April 2 - April 23 (4 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost:
- One (4-week) Session of Lindy Hop: $40
- One (4-week) Session of Both April 2024 Classes (Partnered Charleston and Lindy Hop): $60
- One A la Carte (1-hour) April Class: $15
- Both A la Carte (2-hours) April Classes: $20
- Class Size: minimum of 8 students required to run class, no more than 16 enrolled.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: March 29, 2024
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Charleston and Lindy Hop are inexplicably linked together technically and historically. This class will focus on some of the more complex movement ideas in Lindy Hop. They feature lots of kicking and are very fun, but also demand higher-level partnering and movement technique. This class will be a fun challenge and inspiration.- Age: Adults
- Session: April 2 - April 23 (4 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost:
- One (4-week) Session of Partnered Charleston: $40
- One (4-week) Session of Partnered Charleston and Lindy Hop: $60
- Drop In (1-hour) Partnered Charleston: $15
- Drop in (2-hours) Partnered Charleston and Lindy Hop: $20
- Class Size: minimum of 8 students required to run class, no more than 16 enrolled.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: March 29, 2024
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Tuesdays, 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Charleston, Shim Sham, and Big Apple are some of the African-American dances that became world-wide crazes and are featured in this class. We’ll introduce you to “vernacular” movements such as Suzy Q, Shorty George, Tacky Annie, Spank the Baby, and Camel Walks so you can “speak the language” of Swing Dance.- Age: Adults
- Session: April 30 - May 21 (4 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium/Low
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost:
- One (4-week) Session of Vernacular Jazz: $40
- One (4-week) Session of Both April 2024 Classes (Balboa and Vernacular Jazz): $60
- One A la Carte (1-hour) May Class: $15
- Both A la Carte (2-hours) May Classes: $20
- Class Size: minimum of 8 students required to run class, no more than 16 enrolled.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: April 26, 2024
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Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Tai Chi is the slow, meditative Chinese martial art practiced to promote health, balance, mental calm, and clarity. Come and join us to learn and practice this profound and wonderful art. No previous experience is necessary.- Ages: Adults and Mature Teens 14+
- Session: Ongoing, meets year-round
- Instructor: Uri Sella
- Cost: Pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5/class.) Pay online below or in person before class with cash/check
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- How to Register: Email classes@cliftonculturalarts.org with “Tai Chi” in the subject line.
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Saturday, April 27 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Since 1987, Cincinnati has seen tremendous growth in salsa music from the days of the Havana Martini Club featuring a salsa band every Sunday evening to the twenty-two weeks of Salsa on the Square during the summer months. But, how did salsa music evolve? How did it get to Cincinnati? This workshop will time-travel back to Cuba, the origins of salsa music. It will visit and explore the evolution of salsa music through each decade from the 1920s to the 2000s and its arrival in Cincinnati. We’ll listen to music from the 1930s during the rhumba era, the mambo craze of the 1950s, boogaloo of the 1960s in New York City, and finally the salsa explosion of the 1970s. If you want, come with your dancing shoes!- Age: Adults (18+)
- Session: One Time Workshop, meets on April 27, 2024
- Instructor: Victor Vélez
- Cost: Free! Suggested donation of $10 per student.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: April 24, 2024
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Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Get prepared for a riot of creative chaos! You'll unleash your imagination, splatter paint, squish clay, and have a blast making beautiful messes while learning the joys of self-expression through art.
- Age: Ages 8 - 12
- Session: March 13 - May 22 (11 weeks)
- Instructor: Melinda Welch
- Cost: $58/month
- Class Size: minimum of 7 students registered to run class; no more than 15 students total
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: Rolling!