In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Academy of Dance—the official school of the Joffrey Ballet—is hosting an African dance master class with Andrea Vinson.
Students learn a variety of traditional African dance steps accompanied by live drummers. The class takes place on the third floor of Joffrey Tower, 10 E. Randolph St., on the official Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
The African class is $10 per person. Space is limited, so interested participants are encouraged to make a reservation by contacting the Academy of Dance by Friday, Jan. 13, at reception@joffrey.org or 312-784-4600.