Rubíes Dance Academy
An academy boosting self esteem, confidence and health through dance.
For Women Ages 10 and Up
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Movement Styles Taught
***Technique and Strength Training is embedded in each class*** |
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MENTAL HEALTH. EMOTIONAL HEALTH. PHYSICAL HEALTH.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION. COMMUNITY BUILDING.
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Confidence. Self-Esteem. Grace. Poise. Dance. Our classes are more than just about dance. Rubíes Dance Academy was created to be an academy for women, young and seasoned, to grow their confidence, self-esteem and build grace and poise that will transcend beyond the dance studio and into every area of their lives from personal to professional. The women in our academy become leaders and have the chance to earn scholarship money or a grant and mentor-ship for a business idea or school with our annual scholarship pageant competition, where they will be competition in talent, public speaking and so much more.You will find a community that fosters self-expression, as well as physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing--through the love of dance and movement. AND OF COURSE, we are going to have a **** ton of fun while we do so!
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Book A Solo Performance or Small Group Performance of 2-3 For Your Next Event!
Gala Events
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Pre-Wedding Parties
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Various Parties
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Is Your Party Type Not Listed? Ask if we would like to perform at your party type.
Located in Western, Massachusetts, USA. Open to Travel and Performing for Small Gatherings Practicing Appropriate Social Distancing Measures.
Located in Western, Massachusetts, USA. Open to Travel and Performing for Small Gatherings Practicing Appropriate Social Distancing Measures.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
The Most Important Impression You'll Ever Make Consists of the Impression that You Form of Yourself." - Shatoyia Jones
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Shatoyia Jones is a 4x award-winning poverty and racial equity specialist, global impact leader and educator, performance artist, public speaker, author and 2x pageant queen, serving as Ms. Massachusetts 2019 AWOS and Miss Black America Massachusetts 2018.
She has 15 years of experience in the education / education reform, performance arts, program development and entrepreneurship industries and has served and professionally performed regionally and internationally. She has taught and performed all over her home-state Louisiana, New England and overseas in South America. Rubies Dance Academy was created to teach women, young and more seasoned, how to become confident women of character, integrity, grace, poise and community service. Shatoyia also serves as Founder and CEO of First Ladies of Poverty Foundation where she creates entrepreneurship and investing trade programs and mentors new and seasoned entrepreneurs and investors to build generational wealth and have a higher quality of life. She also serves as National Ambassador for Afri(K)que, an organization in Springfield empowering women out of poverty. |
MOVEMENT IS THE ULTIMATE EXPRESSION & CELEBRATION OF LIFE
-- Shatoyia Jones, Instructor, Mentor & Creative Director
WHERE HAS SHATOYIA PERFORMED?
American Legion, Hadley, MA (Kizomba)
Amherst College, Amherst, MA (Belly Dance, Salsa, ChaCha, Bachata, Hip Hop, Jazz)
Amherst Dance, Amherst, MA (BellyDance, Salsa, ChaCha, Modern & Contemporary)
Arts at Amherst, Amherst, MA (BellyDance, Modern & Contemporary)
Noche Latina, Holyoke College, Holyoke, MA (Salsa Dance)
Iron Horse, Northampton, MA (Kizomba & Latin Dance (Salsa, Chacha, Bachata, etc.)
UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA (BellyDance & African Dance)
+ Various Parties All of the World
Amherst College, Amherst, MA (Belly Dance, Salsa, ChaCha, Bachata, Hip Hop, Jazz)
Amherst Dance, Amherst, MA (BellyDance, Salsa, ChaCha, Modern & Contemporary)
Arts at Amherst, Amherst, MA (BellyDance, Modern & Contemporary)
Noche Latina, Holyoke College, Holyoke, MA (Salsa Dance)
Iron Horse, Northampton, MA (Kizomba & Latin Dance (Salsa, Chacha, Bachata, etc.)
UMASS Amherst, Amherst, MA (BellyDance & African Dance)
+ Various Parties All of the World
ContactShatoyia Jones Creative Director, Rubíes Dance Academy Founder, First Ladies of Poverty Foundation firstladiesofpovertyfoundation@gmail.com To Call Us: Schedule a Call Here Location: Eastfield Mall, Springfield, MA, USA |