Ballroom Newsletter – Mar 19th 2013

Dear Dancer,

 

Good news, our Summer Technique Workshop is back on in June at the McCloud Dance Hall. It will be held on Monday and Tuesday, June 24th and 25th. The times will be from 10:00 am -12:00 n and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm each day with a practice dance session from 7:00 – 9:00 pm on Monday night. This workshop will be following Ron Montez’s weekend workshop and will be addressing the technique that will improve your execution of the steps he will have taught. We will have more information for you soon.

 

This Saturday we will be holding a class in Rumba at 6:00 pm over at the Dudes and Daisies Lodge in Mt. Shasta Park. The class will be followed by 1 to 2 hour Assisted Practice session. What do we mean by Assisted Practice Session? We have elucidated below in the *Saturday Evening Class and Practice section.

 

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 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 phone (number below).

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This week’s schedule:

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THE WELLNESS CENTERS:

 

Tuesday, March 19: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Beginning Ballroom SWING/JIVE 6:45-7:45 pm

Wednesday, March 20: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Basic Ballroom for Parkinson’s Noon-1:00 pm

Wednesday, March 20: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 S. Davis St., Weed): WALTZ 6:45-7:45 pm

Thursday, March 21: 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

 

Friday, March 22. Dance taught: Dancers Choice.

 

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: March 23,

At the Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District

1315 Nixon Rd.

Dudes & Daisies Lodge

 

Lesson: 6:00-7:00 Rumba

Assisted Practice Session: 7:00-8:00 (or later, depending on attendance).

Cost: $10

 

*And what, you may ask, is Assisted Practice? Assisted Practice means that we will be there to help you with remembering steps you have learned, with new ones you may want to learn, with a technical issue and/or any question you might have or that arises while you dance. It is like having a mini-private lesson at no extra charge with extra time to practice on your own. A practice session with a professional eye to assist you with your dancing.

 

Refreshments Provided.

 

 

Foxtrot workshop continues: March 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: $10

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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.