Ballroom Newsletter – May 7th 2013
Dear Dancer,
This month begins our Quickstep and Salsa Series at the Wellness Center. For those of you who want an easier dance to get started with, the Salsa, being taught in the Tuesday night Beginning Class, is an ideal one to begin with. The steps of the Salsa are very simple and easy to learn which makes it an ideal dance to build the skill and confidence that will make the other dances fall to your efforts more readily.
Some of you have inquired as to the difficulty level of the Wednesday and Thursday night classes at the Wellness Center, since they aren’t specifically labeled “Beginning”. Well, they are also beginning level classes, but depending on the level of the people attending, they may (or may not) move a little faster. But everyone is encouraged to take them, from the most beginning level students to the more accomplished. We will move each of you along at the speed which best suits them.
The Tuesday night class, being labeled “Beginning” will always work at the slower paced beginning level no matter who attends. This makes the Beginning class an ideal place not only for the absolute beginner, but also for any of the more accomplished who wish to practice and develop their basic skills to do just that.
So, if you are a beginner but can’t come on Tuesday or would rather take one of the dances being taught on the Wednesday or Thursday night classes, by all means and any come to either (or both) of those classes. You will leave with the ability to do the steps.
For those of you who may have trouble “walking the walk”, take heart in the knowledge that by the end of the month, you will be able to “dance the dance”.
See you on the dance floor.
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 telephone (number can be found below).
This week’s schedule:
THE WELLNESS CENTERS:
Tuesday, May 7: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Beginning Ballroom SALSA 6:45-7:45 pm
Wednesday, May 8: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Basic Ballroom for Parkinson’s Noon-1:00 pm
Wednesday, May 8: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 S. Davis St., Weed): QUICKSTEP 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday, May 9: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): QUICKSTEP 6:45-7:45 pm
For the month of May, the Tuesday night Beginning Class, the Dance of The Month will be SALSA.
And in the Wednesday/Thursday night classes the dance for the Dance of The Month of May will be QUICKSTEP.
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).
FORT JONES COMMUNITY CENTER
FORT JONES COMMUNITY CENTER in Scott Valley (15 min. from Yreka)
11960 East Street Fort Jones, CA
Fridays, May 10 & 31
We will be holding a Group 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.
SATURDAY MORNING TECHNIQUE CLASS: May 4, 11, 18, (no classes May 25)
At the Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
Dudes & Daises Lodge
(May 18th we will be holding classes at the McCloud Dance Hall, 104 Pine St. McCloud)
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: QUICKSTEP
This class uses basic Bronze (and some Silver, possibly Gold) 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.
Saturday Evening Dance Lesson and Practice this week May 11,
At the Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
Dudes & Daisies Lodge
6:00-7:00 Lesson in SAMBA
7:00-900 Practice Session .
Cost: $10 per person
Refreshments provided.
Saturday Evening Classes and Practice Party will continue to be held every second and fourth Saturday of each month. We will be back at the McCloud Dance Hall in May for some of our Saturday classes. Watch for announcements.
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.