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Albuquerque International Folk Dance Foundation
Learn to folk dance with the Albuquerque International Folk Dance Federation (AIFDF)
AIFDF promotes international folk dancing plus education in folk dance and culture. They sponsor weekly dances that includes instruction and community dance participation.
- Ages 8+, all are welcome to join in this family-friendly atmosphere. Learning the dances of other cultures fosters inclusivity and deepens empathy.
- No partners are needed.
- First hour of the evening is learning dances of all levels of difficulty, and the next two hours are community dance.
- Dances include line, circle, and some couple dances such as Bulgarian line, Israeli circle, Russian line, Macedonian line and more.
Dances are held Saturdays at the Lloyd Shaw Center, 5506 Coal Ave SE. Lessons: 7-8pm, Community dance: 8-10 pm.
Suggested donation is $2 or give what you can. Get your first class free by emailing Laurie Williams in advance at lawilliams751@gmail.com or calling 505-453-6304.
Visit www.abqfolkdance.org for full details.
Aurora Borealis Glassworks
Aurora Borealis Glassworks is a public access glass art school. We are happy to offer classes for beginners with no experience necessary.
We offer classes in every glass art application:
- glass blowing
- stained glass
- slumping
- fusing (aka kiln work)
We are offering 15% off that price to any Sandia employees!
We ask you to plan for three hours, class times vary depending on the number of students. Cotton shirts and closed toe shoes are recommended, as well as something to drink.
Employees must book directly (email or by phone) to receive discount. Classes are scheduled seven days a week.
Visit for more class information:
Aurora Borealis Glassworks
5001 Central Ave NE Unit B1
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-620-1937
john@1infinitedivision.com
Creativity Warehouse: Arts & Crafts Learning Center
Sign up for Wheel, Handbuilding, Clay Workshops, Fused Glass, Crochet, Parties and more.
Now offering Sandians discounts for the following:
- 15% off in-store purchase/paint-your-own-pottery when they mention they work at Sandia.
- 10% when they register online for classes/workshops with the promo code.
- 10% off party/teambuilding if they put Sandia National Labs 2024 in the how they heard about us question when they reserve a party.
Offers valid through December 2024.
Go to the Creativity Warehouse website for more information.
CSP Dance Studios
In-person private lessons: sign up for the New Student Special (a 50-minute private lesson for 1 or 2 people) for $49 (reg. $105).
Save 20% off your next lesson package purchased after the New Student Special
Check out the FREE introductory dance lessons on their YouTube Channel
CSP also teaches free intro to country dancing at the Dirty Bourbon on the 2nd Friday of the month.
For more information visit www.cspdancestudios.com or call 505-883-9521.
Duke City Square Dance Club
Looking for something fun to do in 2025 for yourself or your family members? Learn to square dance!
Free Open House on Friday, Jan. 10 from 7-9 p.m., at 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque. Lessons are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. starting Thursday, Jan. 16.
Cost is $120 for the series. Mention Sandia to get your first class free. Visit the club website for details or call Lisa Miller (505) 891-6163.
Levanta Institute for Music and Creativity
Levanta Institute is a music and arts conservatory that provides educational opportunities encompassing creative music and arts learning, engaging performances, and thought-provoking presentations for youth and adults. It serves as an auxiliary program to Albuquerque Academy’s academic program connecting people across diverse backgrounds through artistic practices.
Save up to 20% off Youth and Adult classes with the Sandia-exclusive promo code.
Next session of classes begins January 2024. Visit www.aa.edu/levanta
for full catalog details and registration.
Rock 101 Music Academy
Receive the first one-on-one lesson for free and then save 15% off further lessons. All other activities including group lessons, band rehearsals, and summer workshops will be 15% off.
School of Rock Albuquerque
15% off any lessons or programs with initial signup. Free 30-minute trial lessons available prior to signing up.
Call 505-842-7331 or email albuquerque@schoolofrock.com and mention SERPROCKS when you register.
Sprouting Kitchen Cooking Classes
Sprouting Kitchen hosts engaging and innovative outdoor cooking classes at local farms and breweries around ABQ.
Focus is on empowering students to cook nutritious, seasonal, and delicious recipes while having fun in beautiful locations.
Up to two kids (under 12) are free with select classes.
Save 10% with the Sandia-exclusive promo code.
www.thesproutingkitchen.org/cooking-classes
Corporate Team Building Cooking Classes
Build strong relationships and celebrate your accomplishments! Get your team out of the office and cooking a meal together on a beautiful local ABQ farm by booking a private class. Save 10% when you mention Sandia Labs.
Contact SERP
Now located in IPOC!
D/1261, first floor D Suite, near the SWIFT IT Bar
Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday
505-844-8486
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