Ballroom Newsletter – Feb 12th 2013
Dear Dancer,
Valentine’s Day already? Are you serious? Yes, gentlemen, it has crept up upon us once again. What to get her…flowers? She might be allergic. Chocolates? You know what they say about chocolates, “A moment on the lips, forever on the hips”. If only there was a Valentine’s Day gift that wouldn’t send her into fits of sneezing or put her on the Bulimia Express with a one way ticket.
(Ahem)…If I may? Allow us to suggest Dance Lessons, the gift that keeps on dancing (and giving). Imagine the delight in her eyes when she receives a Valentine’s Day Gift Certificate for a series of dance lessons. Picture her joy when she realizes that Valentine’s Day is going to last for more than just 24 hours this year. Ponder the icy freeze when she learns that her best friend received Dance Lessons and she didn’t. (Oops, I didn’t mean that last one. I would take it out but our delete key is broken, alas.)
You can contact us by e-mail or phone (number at end of newsletter) to order, and we will find a way to get it to you (if you are local) before Valentine’s Day. Or, you could surprise her by bringing her to class Thursday evening, send her merrily off to the bathroom and (while she is engaging in any of the myriad things long proven to provide merriment whilst in the bathroom) you can quickly buy a gift certificate and present it to her as soon as she comes back. You can find our rates on our website (www.mtshastadance.com) under “Gifts”.
And you might be surprised, gentlemen, at how much fun and challenging dancing can be for you, too. The greatest gift for both of you? A lifetime activity you can do together that will bring you closer and keep you young. Come give it a try.
See you on dance floor.
This week’s schedule:
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THE WELLNESS CENTERS:
Tuesday, Feb 12: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Beginning Ballroom WALTZ 6:45-7:45 pm
Wednesday, Feb 13: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Basic Ballroom for Parkinson’s Noon-1:00 pm
Wednesday, Feb 13: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 S. Davis St., Weed): CHA CHA 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday, Feb 14: Happy Valentines Day! Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): CHA CHA 6:45-7:45 pm
FEBRUARY Dance of The Month for the Wednesday and Thursday night classes is Cha Cha.
For the Tuesday night Beginning Class, the Dance of The Month will be Waltz.
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).
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FORT JONES COMMUNITY CENTER
FORT JONES COMMUNITY CENTER in Scott Valley (15 min. from Yreka)
11960 East Street Fort Jones, CA
Our next visit to Ft. Jones will be Monday, February 18.
On Monday, February 18th we will be holding a Group Private Class from 6:30-7:30
Cost $10.00 per class
Please come and join us.
If anyone else wishes to schedule a private lesson, please e-mail us or call us at the contact information below.
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SATURDAY MORNING TECHNIQUE CLASS: February 2, 9, 16, 23
At the Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
Dudes & Daises Lodge
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: TANGO
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.
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NO EVENING CLASS OR PRACTICE SESSION THIS WEEKEND FEBRUARY 16
Our Next Saturday Evening Workshop: February 9 & 23
At the Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
Dudes & Daisies Lodge
Saturday Night (2/23 ) the Foxtrot Series will continue, this time moving into the realm of International Style. It will start at 4:00 and run to 6:00 with time during and afterward for practice and individual attention. ( These classes are a little more advanced, but the International Style will be new to many, so everyone will be a beginner and everyone is welcome.
Cost: $20 for the 2 week series or $15 for a single week.
Refreshments provided.
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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.
Cheers,
Rick and Peggy Nixon
Ballroom Dance Professionals
415/215-2652 (cell)
McCloud Dance Hall, McCloud CA
davisnixon@msn.com
Feel free to pass this on to anyone that you think might be interested in attending our classes.