Newsletter – Oct 2nd 2012
Dear Dancer,
We are happy to announce that we have the Dance Hall for two more sessions (Oct. 6th and 20th), but only in the mornings (for the Technique Classes). Due to popular demand, we will be doing the Waltz again for the month of October so this will be a good time for those of you who just took it in August to really solidify the gains you made, and for those of you who missed it, this is your chance to learn the technique that will make you better, stronger dancers (which greatly increases the amount of fun ballroom dancing can be, trust me). The Waltz is the best dance for developing technique since it more equally balances the left and right sides of the body than the others dance do. And the basic technique is pretty much the same for all of the dances, so taking the Waltz Technique classes will strengthen all of it.
Our fledgling website is accessible, though still pretty much in the prototype stages. It is at www.mtshastadance.com and at this point it’s pretty much little more than a repeat of this newsletter, though we intend to have a monthly schedule up soon along with a feature recommending music and a weekly blog discussing various aspects of dancing. It is our intention to have all this up and running before the end of October. We will keep you informed of the progress.
There is still room in our Youth Program class being held at Sisson School in Mt. Shasta. There will be six more classes (dates: Mondays; 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/ 5 and Thursday, 11/8). The age groups range from 5th through 8th grades and the kids are having a tremendous time (we don’t tell them they are learning movement skills, too). Contact us for more information if you are interested.
See you on dance floor this week.
This week’s schedule:
THE WELLNESS CENTERS:
Tuesday, Oct. 2: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): RUMBA Beginning Ballroom – 6:45 to 7:45 pm.
Wednesday, Oct. 3: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Basic Ballroom for Parkinson’s – Noon to 1:00 pm.
Wednesday, Oct 3: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 Davis St., Weed): SAMBA Class runs from – 6:45 to 7:45 pm.
Thursday, Oct. 4: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): SAMBA Class runs from – 6:45 to 7:45 pm.
Newcomers always welcome!
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
in Scott Valley (15 min. from Yreka)
11960 East Street Fort Jones, CA
4 week series (Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12 & 19)
Dances taught this series: 2 weeks of WALTZ and 2 weeks of SWING/JIVE
Time: 6:30-8:30
Cost: $40 per person for entire series
$30 per person for 3 nights
$25 per person for 2 nights
$15 per person for 1 night
SATURDAY MORNING TECHNIQUE CLASS:
October 6, 13, 20, 27
This week at The McCloud Dance Hall
104 Pine street
McCloud, CA
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: WALTZ
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 LESSON AND DANCE/PRACTICE PARTY
this week
(we will be meeting at the Mt. Shasta Park, Mt. Shasta every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month through the Fall and Winter seasons)
Recreation and Parks District Mt. Shasta (Dudes & Daises Bldg.)
1315 Nixon Rd.
Mt. Shasta, CA
Gift Certificates
Year Round Gift Certificates good for classes and/or parties and/or private lessons -your choice.
Basic Package
Four Group Classes for $20
Eight Group Classes for $40
Ten Group Classes for $50
Private Lessons Package
One Private Lesson for $60
Two Private Lessons for $100
Four Private Lessons for $180
The Gift of Dance makes a wonderful present and you can pick them up at any of our classes or contact us via e-mail davisnixon@msn.com or phone number (415) 215-2652 and arrange to meet with us. Or get discounted private lessons for yourself (they are always telling us to be good to ourselves, are they not?).
We offer Group Private Lessons & Individual Private Lessons. If you have an unusual schedule, or just can’t make it to any of the group classes, private lessons will let you learn how to dance at your own convenience. Private Lessons are also the best way to progress quickly or work out individual concerns.
Discounts are available depending on quantity of classes.
Any questions, please call or e-mail us. We love hearing from you and welcome any suggestions.
Cheers,
Rick and Peggy Nixon
Ballroom Dance Professionals
415/215-2652
McCloud Dance Hall, McCloud CA
Feel free to pass this on to anyone that you think might be interested in attending our classes.