Ballroom Newsletter – Mar 5th 2013

Dear Dancer,

 

We are looking forward to starting our new series this month. The Waltz is moving to the slightly faster Wednesday/Thursday night slots at the Wellness Center, the Beginning Class at the Wellness Center will be tackling the Swing (also called Jive) which will be a lot of fun.

 

The Foxtrot Workshop is still taking on the International Style Foxtrot, and the dates are March 16th and 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for any who are interested. It is a fun dance. It will be held in the Dudes and Daisies building in Mt. Shasta Park (two buildings down from the headwaters).

 

This Saturday evening we will be teaching a class in Quickstep (6:00 – 7:00 pm) followed by two hours of practice or open dancing (music for all dances will be played). Come have fun. (Location below.)

 

We especially want to encourage people to come to the Waltz Technique class on Saturday Morning (10:00 – 12:00 n) this month. The Waltz is the easiest and best dance to learn and develop the technique that will make all of your dancing so much more enjoyable (nine letter word for fun). The technique will apply to all the smooth dances and will bring a level of pleasure to your dancing that will make you wonder how you ever did without it. Come see how it will increase your enjoyment.

 

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE to anyone who would rather learn in a more private environment or anyone who wants to progress faster or anyone who simply wants private lessons. Contact us by e-mail of phone (number below).

 

See you on the dance floor.

 

This week’s schedule:

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THE WELLNESS CENTERS:

 

Tuesday, March 5: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Beginning Ballroom SWING/JIVE 6:45-7:45 pm

Wednesday, March 6: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Basic Ballroom for Parkinson’s Noon-1:00 pm

Wednesday, March 6: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 S. Davis St., Weed): WALTZ 6:45-7:45 pm

Thursday, March 7: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): WALTZ 6:45-7:45 pm

 

 

MARCH Dance of The Month for the Wednesday and Thursday night classes is WALTZ.

 

For the Tuesday night Beginning Class, the Dance of The Month will be SWING/JIVE.

 

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 visits to Ft. Jones will be Fridays March 8 & 22.

 

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: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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: 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. Come learn the techniques that will give you maximum control over your balance, your timing and your power.

 

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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Saturday Evening Class and Practice Party: March 9

At the Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District

1315 Nixon Rd.

Dudes & Daisies Lodge

 

6:00-7:00: QUICKSTEP

7:00-9:00: Open Dancing and Practice Party

 

Cost: $10 for the entire evening

 

Refreshments provided.

 

Foxtrot workshop continues: March 16, 30, This class is a little more advanced, but the International Style will be new to many, so everyone is welcome.

Time: 5:00-7:00

Cost: $20 for the 2 nights or $10 per class

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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.