Newsletter – Dec 3rd 2012
Dear Dancer,
Another wet week ahead, so break out the boats and hip boots and do the Hip Boot Boogie (by which we mean, come to class). Once there, we will warm you up, if not dry you out.
We are very excited about our Christmas dance party coming up on the 22nd of December. It is going to be held in the main lodge in Mt. Shasta Park (which is going to be decorated) and there is going to be food and drink (more details later) and there will be more dancing , of course.
We hope you all plan to come.
And as it is December, we are offering our Holiday Gift Certificates so you can give the gift of dance to your klutzy friends (you know the ones we mean) who would definitely benefit from it. And you can take pride in the fact that you are doing your part to make the world a more graceful place.
You can call or e-mail us or just come to one of the regular classes to obtain one. Details and cost are listed on our Website www.mtshastadance.com.
See you on dance floor.
This week’s schedule:
THE WELLNESS CENTERS:
Tuesday, Dec 4: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): TANGO.
Wednesday, Dec 5: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Basic Ballroom for Parkinson’s – Noon to 1:00 pm.
Wednesday, Dec 5: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 Davis St., Weed): FOXTROT.
Thursday, Dec 6: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): FOXTROT.
December Dance of The Month for the Wednesday and Thursday night classes is Foxtrot.
For the Tuesday night Beginning Class, the Dance of The Month will be Tango.
Even if you have missed a class or two (or three), it’s not too late to come and still learn the basics. There is always lots of review and we will make sure you can dance some of the steps by the end of the class.
Please come join us.
You do not need to be a Wellness Center member to attend these classes.
Single class: $7.00/person.
Class Card (four classes or more): non-members: $20 for four classes ($5.00/class per person).
Wellness Center Members can get special discount: Buy a class card for $20.00 and get 8 classes (a value of $2.50 per class).
FORT JONES COMMUNITY CENTER
FORT JONES COMMUNITY CENTER in Scott Valley (15 min. from Yreka)
11960 East Street Fort Jones, CA
We will be in Fort Jones on Dec 7 and Dec 21 teaching private lessons.
If anyone else wishes to schedule a private lesson, please e-mail us or call us at the contact information below.
SATURDAY MORNING TECHNIQUE CLASS: December 8th
At the Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
Dudes and Daisies Building
10:00 – 11:00 -Technique Drills in “International Standard & Smooth Style Dances”. Focusing on Lowering, Rotation and Sway which improves your performance in all of the dances.
11:00 – Noon – Amalgamations. This month’s dance: FOXTROT
This class uses basic Bronze (and some Silver) steps to develop and strengthen your ability to dance smoothly and boldly (which, just between you and me, is where the real fun is hidden). The International Technique also applies to American Style dances and will strengthen ones ability to have more power and control when dancing in the American Style.
Cost: $10 per person for two hour session.
Come to the whole series to get the full benefit or just drop in when you can -there are benefits to be gained from each session.
SATURDAY EVENING DANCE WORKSHOP AND PRACTICE SESSION: December 8th
At the Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
Dudes and Daisies Building
5:00-7:00 Lesson in FOXTROT, basic American Style (with International stylings for those who want them.)
7:00-9:00 Open Dancing (a chance to practice what you have just learned or any other dance you may have learned. Instructors are on hand for questions and assistance).
The workshop is to get those of you who have not had much dancing experience a chance to get started with basic steps from the easiest dance there is. And it will help those of you with experience to develop a deeper understanding of the underlying principles of Foxtrot (and all dancing).
Cost: $10.00 for 2 hour class and open dance session
$5.00 open dance session only
We will be holding a class and Open Dance Session (aka Practice Party) at the Mt. Shasta Park, Mt. Shasta every 2nd and 4th Saturday evening of the month through the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons)
Any questions, please call or e-mail us. We love hearing from you and welcome any suggestions. Information regarding dance gift certificates can be found on our website: www.mtshastadance.com.