Ballroom Newsletter – Feb 5th 2013
Dear Dancer,
Our new February schedule commences this week (except for the Saturday classes which commenced last week). The Tuesday night Beginning class will take up the Waltz and the Wednesday/Thursday night class will be taking up the Cha-cha. Those of you who took Cha-cha in the Beginning class in January will learn new, slightly more advanced steps so please join us. It will strengthen your retention and build on your skills.
The Waltz is a smooth dance, considered by many to be the most romantic of the Ballroom Dances, a perfect dance to learn for any Valentine Balls that may come along. The heart beats in 3/4 rhythm, so it is no wonder that the Waltz is considered the Dance of The Heart. The Cha-cha, on the other hand, is a sharply articulated dance that is danced to lively split-rhythmed music. It is a nice contrast to the slow, graceful Waltz, so take both.
Other news, our Foxtrot workshop begins again this Saturday night. We will be introducing some of the International steps into the mix, so there will be something new for many of you. This is a two-week series, but if the interest continues, could easily be extended into March as well. Information is below.
See you on dance floor.
This week’s schedule:
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Tuesday, Feb 5: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Beginning Ballroom WALTZ 6:45-7:45 pm
Wednesday, Feb 6: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Basic Ballroom for Parkinson’s Noon-1:00 pm
Wednesday, Feb 6: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 S. Davis St., Weed): CHA CHA 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday, Feb 7: 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.
This Saturday only, we will be at the Lower Lodge next door to the “Dudes &Daisies” (closer to the Headwaters).
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.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________Saturday Saturday Evening Workshop: February 9 & 23
At the Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
This Saturday only, we will be at the Lower Lodge next door to the “Dudes &Daisies” (closer to the Headwaters).
Saturday Night (2/9) the Foxtrot Series will resume, this time moving into the realm of International Style. It will start at 5:00 and run to 7:00 with time afterward for practice and individual attention. (This class will also happen on Feb 23rd, but will run from 4:00 to 6:00 pm due to scheduling conflicts.) These classes are a little more advanced, but the International Style will be new to many, so 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.