Ballroom Newsletter August 6th, 2013
Dear Dancer,
Another relatively normal week (relative being relative), the schedule is pretty much normal. We will be in Fort Jones again this Friday and the usual Saturday Night Dance class is happening at its usual time (see below). So we hope to see you all in the usual venues.
Final confirmation for the Big Band Bash, officially called “Swing Into Autumn” has finally come out. We are including a link to the relevant information which has, I believe, a source for buying tickets. Here is the link:
http://www.siskiyoumediacouncil.org/support-us/1064-2/
Also, we are planning to have a small ball at the end of August with teaching before hand. This will be a good place to practice your skills and solicit help from your instructors to iron out any rough spots that might be giving you grief. More information about that next week.
In the mean time….
Please come join us.
See you on the dance floor.
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PRIVATE LESSONS are AVAILABLE to anyone who would rather learn in a more personal environment (i.e. no witnesses) or to anyone who wants to progress faster or to anyone who simply wants private lessons. Also, if you cannot make it to any of the group class times, private lessons are arranged in accordance with your schedule and at your convenience. Contact us by e-mail or telephone (number can be found below).
GROUP PRIVATES are also available. If you can’t make it to our classes and you think you have a number of friends and acquaintances who would be interested and you can get together, let us know and we can come to you at time more convenient to you.
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This week’s schedule:
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THE WELLNESS CENTERS:
Tuesday, August 6: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Beginning Ballroom TANGO 6:45-7:45 pm
Wednesday, August 7: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Ballroom for Parkinson’s Cancelled this week only.
Wednesday, August 7: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 S. Davis St., Weed): BOLERO 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday, August 8: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): BOLERO 6:45-7:45 pm
In the Tuesday night Beginning Class, the Dance of The Month for August will be TANGO.
In the Wednesday/Thursday night classes, the Dance of The Month for August will be BOLERO.
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
Dates in August: August 9 & 23
Group Class is at 6:30-7:30
Cost $10 per person
If anyone else wishes to schedule a private lesson on those days, please e-mail us or call us at the contact information below.
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SATURDAY MORNING TECHNIQUE CLASS Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
At The Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
Dudes & Daisies Lodge
10:00 – 11:00 -Technique Drills in International Standard & American Smooth Style Dances. Focusing on Lowering, Rotation and Sway which improves your performance in all of the dances by giving you more control over your balance, timing and power.
11:00 – Noon – Amalgamations. Putting the drills you worked on in the first hour to work in the actual steps as you develop more control over the steps, floorcraft and yourself.
This month’s dance: QUICKSTEP
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Saturday Evening Lessons and Practice Session: August 10
At The Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
Dudes & Daisies Lodge
7:00-8:00 Lesson in Cha Cha
8:00-9:00 Lesson in Waltz
9:00-10:00 Practice Session
Cost: $10 for the entire evening
$5 Youth Discount
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.