Newsletter – Dec 11th 2012
Dear Dancer,
There is no Saturday evening dance class or practice party this week, so get your dancing in early this week. The Saturday morning technique class (10:00 am to 12:00 n) will be held as usual.
Don’t forget, we are holding a Christmas Ball a week from Saturday (on Saturday the 22nd). It will be a combined dance party and potluck (if you opt for the “bring-a-dish” discount -see below for details). Good food, good friends, new acquaintances and dancing. Please come join us.
Also, our Holiday Gift Certificates are on sale. You can pick on up at any of our various dance classes or call or e-mail us (contact information at end of newsletter). The cost for the different packages can be found on our website at www.mtshastadance.com.
See you on dance floor.
This week’s schedule:
THE WELLNESS CENTERS:
Tuesday, Dec 11: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): TANGO 6:45-7:45 pm
Wednesday, Dec 12: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Basic Ballroom for Parkinson’s – (CANCELLED THIS WEEK ONLY)
Wednesday, Dec 12: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 Davis St., Weed): FOXTROT 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday, Dec 13: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): FOXTROT 6:45-7:45 pm
November 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.
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 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 15
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.
No Saturday Evening Practice Session this week: December 15
Come and join in on the fun at our Christmas Ball on December 22, 7:00-9:00 at the Mt. Shasta Park Main Lodge
6:00 – 7:00 pm: Waltz Lesson
7:00 – 9:30 pm: Christmas Ball and Potluck
Cost: $7 per person ($5/ person if you bring a dish).
We hold 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