Ballroom Newsletter, Siskiyou County & Northern California – October 28th 2019
Dear All,
So. Hallowe’en. Or as some call it, All Hallows Eve. Not many know this, but it was originally called Yallowe’en (short for Ya-yallowe’en) because it was a night for getting your ya-ya’s out before observing a religious holiday of restraint and abstinence.
Speaking of restraint and abstinence, there was certainly none of that last Friday night at the dance party! We all danced and danced and danced, then nibbled some exquisite goodies and imbibed some fabulous fluids provided by some of our dancers (none of those beverages alcoholic and still a great time was had!) and danced some more! Everyone danced a lot, a minimal number of new steps were introduced and we all got to do the Merengue, too!
I wouldn’t describe it as a bacchanalia, precisely, but I suppose it could have been called a beethovenalia if someone of just the right (or wrong) twist of mind had been there to observe and then label it so. Fortunately for all of us, that person wasn’t there so an exceptionally good time was had by all.
We would like to extend a big thank you to our Hostess, Victoria and her aide/assistant/volunteer Debbie for their organizational skills and their efforts which contributed greatly to the success of the evening. And to all who contributed snacks & nibbles & tasty beverages, we would like to extend a second big thank you. It was, after all, a two Big-Thank-You party! Stay tuned to the near future for word regarding next month’s dance party so that those of you who couldn’t make this one will have your chance to contribute to the success of the next one. And who knows: perhaps because of you, that one might turn out to be a three Big-Thank-You party!
Also: this week, the Technique class is back (cheers, popping of corks, confetti & the slapping of backs) in the park. But for this week only, we will be in the Lower Lodge which is right next door (to the right) to the Dance Lodge where we usually hold the class. We are back to the Waltz.
If you really want to enjoy next month’s dance party, come learn the secret tricks and methods that we teach only in that class (the secret knowledge that will make you a whole lot better a whole lot quicker)! Mum’s the word. Come’s the next word, so come join us and find out what dancing is really all about!
See you there.
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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
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The Mountain Fitness Wellness Center:
633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta, CA 96057
Tues. Oct. 29: Beginning Salsa – 6:45 – 7:45pm
Wed. Oct. 30: Beginning/Intermediate Swing – 6:45 – 7:45pm
Thur. Oct 31: Intermediate/Advanced Samba – 6:45 – 7:45pm
November Dances:
Tues. – Beginning Two Step – Nightclub & Country
Wed. – Beginning/Intermediate Salsa
Thur. – Intermediate/Advanced Swing/Jive
You do not need to be a Wellness Center member to attend Wellness Center classes.
CURRENT RATES
Non-Members: Members:
$8/Single Class $8/Single Class
$25/Four class Card $15/Four Class Card
$50/Eight Class Card $30/Eight Class Card
$60/Ten Class Card $35/Ten Class Card
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Fort Jones Community Center:
Fort Jones Community Center in Scott Valley (15 minutes from Yreka)
11960 East Street, Fort Jones,
Our next visit: Friday! November 8th (also November 22nd )
Time: 7:00-8:00
$10/person
Dance: SWING
Come one, come all and join us for the easiest most basic steps and then continue with the class as the month by month the steps become more advanced.
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Saturday Morning Technique Class
Mt. Shasta Park
Lower Lodge (this week only)
1315 Nixon Rd.
Mt. Shasta, CA
Saturday Mornings: November 2, 9, 16, 27, 30
Dance: WALTZ
9:30 – 10:45 am: Technical drills in International and American Smooth Style dances specifically designed to strengthen and improve your dancing and dancing abilities. Focusing on the elements that make Partner dancing more fluid, dynamic, powerful and fun: Hip Action (Rotation, Sinking, Isolation, etc.) Foot action (motility, bounce, control, etc.), Arm Action & Rib-cage action (Isolation, Side Extension, etc.). Developing these basic skills will improve your performance in not just this dance, but in all the dances by giving you more control over your balance, timing, power and expression. Or, in other words, allowing you to dance freely and funly.
And that is just too much fun to miss out on! So, what say you give it a try? Eh?
11:00 – 11:30am: Amalgamations. Putting those drills you worked on in the first hour to work in the actual Figures of the dance, allowing you to develop more control over the steps, floor craft and yourself.
COST: $15/person
$10/person youth discount
December dance: WALTZ (still)
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PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE to anyone who would rather learn in a more private or personal environment (i.e. no witnesses) or anyone who wants to progress faster or to anyone who simply wants private lessons.
Also, if circumstance prevents you from attending any of the group classes at their respective times, private lessons are arranged in accordance to your schedule and at your convenience. Contact us by e-mail or by telephone (number below).
GROUP PRIVATES and SPECIAL EVENTS are also available. If you can’t make it to our classes and you have a number of friends and acquaintances who you think might be interested, get them together and we can find a time in which we can come to you at your collective convenience.
Also, WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC. are all great events to include Ballroom Dancing as a group activity. Again, contact us to make arrangements or ask questions.
We are also available to lecture, demonstrate or perform at any event you would like to liven up.
Any questions, please call or e-mail us. We love hearing from you and welcome any suggestions, comments, expressions of adoration or just to let us know what is up with you. Information regarding our Gift Certificates can be found at our website.
Website: www.mtshastadance.com
Cheer,
Rick and Peggy Nixon
Ballroom Dance Professionals
530) 853-4147 (home & your best bet of reaching us)
415) 215-2652 (cell)
McCloud CA
Please: no texts.
Feel free to pass the newsletter on to anyone you think might be interested in attending our classes.
Relevant Links:
http://socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm Research substantiating that Ballroom Dance combats Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia (with a link to the original article in the New England Journal of Medicine).
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-rosenzweig/learning-to-wait-howwest_b_4129983.html A nice take on some of the more unexpected benefits of Ballroom Dance.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
(for Fort Jones Gift Certificates, see below this section)
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| Eight classes for $50. | |||||||||||
| Ten Classes for $60. | |||||||||||
| Private Lesson Package
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| One Private Lesson for $60. | |||||||||||
| Two Private Lessons for $100. | |||||||||||
| Four Private Lessons for $180.
Obtainable at: The Wellness Center on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday between 6:45 pm & 8:00 pm The Wellness Center on Saturday & Sunday between 12:00 n & 6:00 pm The Wellness Center on Monday between 5:00 n & 9:00 Or by phone or e-mail anytime.
GIFT CERTIFICATES for FORT JONES
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