Country Bootleggers Dance Studio

Owner: Cindy Norge

Cindy is a native of Yorktown, Virginia and has been dancing she the age of six. She studied tap, ballet, and jazz at the York School of Dance that is located in Yorktown. She was a cheerleader for the York County League from 1966-1971. She then became a Majorette during her intermediate and high school years. In 1990, she started modeling for different agencies until she started teaching danced at local area clubs in 1992. In ’93 she began competing in Country Line dance and won many awards. In ’94 she started dancing Country Western Partner in the Pro-Am division at the beginner level. In ’95 she started dancing in different divisions in the UCWDC events and also opened her very own studio, “Country Bootleggers Dance Studio,” located in Yorktown, Virginia; where she manages and teaches. In 2006 Cindy, along with her husband Mike, began competing in the World Swing Dance Council (WSDC).

Cindy is very active in different charities such as: the Relay for Life, York County Safety Town, York County Natasha House, Golf tournaments, and the American Red Cross. She is also a staff member of the “Atlantic Seashore” which is a UCWDC event. She is a board member of the York County Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Colonial Shag Club and United Business Group and Retail Alliance. Cindy has always had such a love and passion for dancing and it definitely shows while she is dancing and teaching.

All Instructors teaches Private & Group Lessons

Instructors

Woody Denmon - Ballroom & Latin Woody has been instructing for 2 years. Woody has the passion for dancing and it shows when he is teaching.

Mariah Denmon - Ballroom & Latin

Mariah has been instructing for 2 years.

She currently instructs at the Bronze level.

Jim & Darla Frederick - Shag

Darla has been dancing for over 12 years, starting out in country line dancing, moving to east and west coast swing then settling in Shag. She is the Chair for the event at Yorktown beach called, "Shagging on the Riverwalk".

Jim started out dancing in Ballroom, Latin and how he's dancing and teaching the Shag.

They enjoy taking trips to North Myrtle Beach for dancing events and to earn new steps so they can teach you. They are both members of the Colonial Shag Club.

Victoria Osores = Salsa (Aerobics), Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Hip-Hop/Jazz

Victoria Osores is a native of Peru and began her career as a professional ballerina, choreographer, and teacher with the National Ballet Company in Peru. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the National Institute of Culture with emphasis in classical ballet technique and Peruvian folk dance. Victoria’s professional career, 25 years of experience, and teaching skills have enabled her to teach at the Summer Institute for the Arts for the Newport News Public School system.

Bonnie Griffith = Salsa (Aerobics)

Bonnie studied ballet and modern dance. She was a member of a local ballet company at a young age. She has taught ballet classes though the Newport News YMCA. She has been dancing the salsa aerobics class of 6 years. She began taking salsa aerobics with Victoria Osores 2 years ago. She discovered her love of Latin music and dance, and now is a salsa aerobic teacher with much gratitude to her mentor Victoria.

Mary Ann Laverty, Ph.D - Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Hip-Hop/Jazz

Dr. Laverty is currently Director of Dance at Woodside High School, Magnate Dance Program at the Center for Communication and Arts. Prior to her current appointment, Dr. Laverty was a full-time Assistant Professor at Hampton University in dance where she also directed the Community Children’s Dance Program. She also held an Adjunct position at Christopher Newport University for four years.

Dr. Laverty received her Ph.D. from New York University in Anthropology of Human Movement. While a student at NYU, Dr. Laverty served first as a Teaching Fellow and later Adjunct Professor. Her M.A. was earned from Mills College in Oakland, CA and her undergraduate degree in Dance and Teaching Certification are from San Francisco State University. Aside from teaching the modern techniques of Graham, Limón and Dunham, Dr. Laverty has a strong interest in World dance, primarily in the African Diaspora and has studied Haitian, African, Balinese, Bharatnatyam, Flamenco and Middle Eastern dance.

Middle Eastern Belly Dancing (Traditional Belly Dancing)

Brihana Neferteri

Neferteri and Brihana have both been performing Middle Eastern Dance
professionally for over 20 years throughout the Tidewater area. They are also members of the Middle East Dance Company (MEDC) and Wicked Hips Tribal (WHT). Although their specialty is cabaret nightclub style (aka Middle Eastern Belly Dancing), they have studied and performed Tribal style and many other folkloric styles from Egypt, Morocco, Persia, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Turkey as well.

Over the years, they have performed at numerous Hampton Roads restaurants. Currently, they are performing regularly at Sacred Grounds in Williamsburg and other various venues. They have performed at numerous private parties (e.g., birthday, retirement, special occasions), multicultural and diversity type celebrations, retirement and assisted living facilities, local carnivals, and educational and charitable events.

Their goal is to share their experience and knowledge with those who are interested in learning more about Middle Eastern Dance.

Neferteri email is neferteri@cox.net

Brihana email is brihana13@yahoo.com

Lori Durham Nardozzi - Yoga

Bio and will posted soon!

Karen Blanchard - Zumba

I started doing Zumba in 2004. I was 242 pounds I woke up one morning and I couldn't breath. I got up walked around trying to catch my breath. I turned on the TV and I heard this music. It was the music from Zumba I order the tapes from the infomercial Zumba was the most fun work out I had ever done. I was dancing which I love and having fun while doing it. Over the course of 2 years I lost over 60 pounds. I loved it so much I wanted to show other women how to lose weight while laughing and feeling like they were at a party. I became a teacher in 2004 and was the first person to bring Zumba to Maine. Now there are over 15 students who have branched off from me and Zumba in Maine is very strong. So what is Zumba you ask? Well Zumba is dance aerobics using many Latin rhythms I do salsa, Macaque, belly dancing, and so much more. It is my goal to make student feel they are at a party. I promise to make you sweat, tone, sculpt, while laughing and have a great time. Last year I had my first child and Zumba is again helping me lose the left over baby weight. I have taught at companies, School, Fairs, private parties, Seniors Retirement homes, any where great music and fun is needed. I hope you will come and Zumba with me.

Meagan James = Zumba

Meagan has lived in the Hampton Road area all her life. She is a graduate from Old Dominion University with Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration. She started Zumba over a year ago and fell in love. Her passion for the Latin dance aerobics encouraged her to become a certified instructor. Along with Zumba, Meagan enjoys line dancing; and frequently participates in events where she can share her enthusiasm.

Kathy Rogers (Kat) = Beg/Int. Line Dance Instructor

Kathy Bio is coming soon!

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