Country Bootleggers Dance Studio

Owner: Cindy Norge

Cindy has been dancing since she was 6 years old. She took Tap, Ballet, and Jazz classes @ the York School of Dance in Yorktown. She was a Cheerleader for the York County League from 1966 - 1971. Then was a Majorette for her Intermediate and High School years. In 1990, she started modeling for different agencies until she started teaching dance classes in 1992. She started teaching in different clubs around the area. She started completing in Country Line Dance in 1993 with winning a lot of awards. In 1994, she started dancing Country Partner as the Pro-Am division (being the beginner). In 1995, she started dancing in different divisions in the UCWDC events. In 2006 Cindy & her Husband (Mike) started competing in the World Swing Dance Council (WSDC). Then in 1995, she opened, "Country Bootleggers Dance Studio", which is located in Yorktown, VA, where she manages, and teaches. She is very active in different Charity such as the Relay for Life (past Three years at York High School and this year at Tabb High School), York County Safety Town, York County Natasha House, Golf Torments, and America Red Cross, is a Staff member of the "Atlantic Seashore" a UCWDC event.

She is a Board member of the York County Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Colonial Shag Club, United Business Group and Retail Alliance. She has always loved dancing and it shows when she is dancing and teaching.

All Instructors does Private & Group Lessons

Instructors

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

Mariah Wojtas - Ballroom

Picture coming soon

Mariah has been instructing for 2 years. She currently instructs at the Bronze level.

Darla & Chelsea Hornberger - Shag Chelsea is a Junior at Menchville High school. She is in Band, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Swimming and is a Shag Dance competitor. She has been dancing for 5 years

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.

They enjoy taking trips to North Myrtle Beach for dancing events and to earn new steps.

Victoria Osores = Salsa, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Hip-Hop/Jazz Instructor

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.

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

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

Robin Fary = Yoga, Pilates & Zumba

Robin grew up right around the corner in Newport News, she’s a graduate of Denbigh high school and has lived in the county for about 16 years. She and her husband Timmy have been happily married for 19 years and have 2 wonderful sons. She has a Business management degree, is registered as an RYT-200 with the Yoga Alliance and is certified in Zumba and Pilates. Robin has always been a fan of fitness and because variety is the key to helping her stay fit, she greatly enjoys being a multi-certified instructor. Robin says that Yoga keeps her calm and centered, strengthening her mind and body. Pilates sculpts and gives her a strong core while Zumba, the spice in her life, allows her to have fun and be sassy with her students (burning tons of calories is an extra bonus!!!) Robin also bartends at Surf Rider, is a Cub Scout leader and very involved with her kids schools. Helping others find a type of fitness that they will enjoy doing has become very important to Robin, come and let her show you how fun it can be!!

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.

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

Kathy Bio is coming soon!

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