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P.S. Arts Dance with Jazzy
Teaching Artist Jasmine Burgos (Jazzy) teaches dance with P.S. ARTS. She’s been leading Zoom classes for our students and their families over the last year, so we wanted to ask her a few questions about what she loves about teaching dance. Be sure to join us and Jazzy the evening of Friday, December 11, 2020 for a free and fun Family Art Night Salsa Zoom class! Click here to RSVP.

Why do you think this type of community work is important?
I feel that community building is important because it allows space for people to connect with each other. It allows us to share an experience with one another and opens the possibility for building relationships.  

What do you think families get out of the Dance FANs?
There is something to be said about children seeing their parents learn something new, and more so learning with them. It allows the parents to show their children that it’s ok to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. 

Why did you choose Salsa?
To me Salsa is freedom! Freedom to mix and match movement (just like the music….it’s a mixture of many forms of music) and freedom to add your own sabor (flava) in the movement. 

How is leading dance classes over zoom different from in-person? Are there any fun new opportunities that you found?
The biggest difference I have found with Zoom classes is the amount of energy I put out while teaching. To attempt to create the energy you feel when you’re in a room full of people is challenging. I often find joy watching students collaborate in breakout rooms. Witnessing the creative process has always fascinated me.

Do you have any advice for our dancers who are shyer?
Feel FREE to watch for a bit but BE brave enough to TRY!!!!


Thank you, Jazzy! We can’t wait to dance with you all soon! Keep an eye out for other free Family Art Night events that we’ll be posting about in our emails and social media.
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