Ballroom Newsletter – August 20th 2013
Dear Dancer,
We have managed to secure the beautiful McCloud Dance Hall in McCloud one more time, and this Saturday’s (8/24) evening classes and practice session which are usually held at the Dudes and Daisies will be held at the dance hall instead (the morning Technique class will still be held at the Dudes and Daisies, as usual).
Come to learn and/or improve the Swing dance skills that will allow you to dance up a storm at any random Swing Dance function that may occur in the near or distant future.
Speaking of which, there just happens to be such a function, formally being called” Swing Into Autumn” is definitely on for September 21st. It will feature live music by the Siskiyou Big Band orchestra, eats from local eateries and other features. For information regarding times, location and cost (and to procure tickets), follow this link:
http://www.siskiyoumediacouncil.org/support-us/1064-2/
We will also be offering Foxtrot classes soon (and don’t forget the Quickstep Technique classes on Saturday mornings this month) to bring you up to speed on the other dances that the Siskiyou Big Band will be playing that weekend.
Come get started this weekend with the Swing Dance class at the McCloud Dance Hall. Come to learn, stay to practice (or just dance). Oh, and feel free to have fun. We won’t stand in your way.
Please come join us.
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 it to 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).
GROUP PRIVATES are also available. If you can’t make it to our classes and you think you have a number of friends and acquaintances who would be interested and you can get together, let us know and we can come to you at time more convenient to you.
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For Important information regarding the salutary effects of Ballroom Dance toward preventing or drastically reducing the development of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, follow this link: http://socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm
If you are interested in any of the other health or social benefits of Ballroom Dance, contact us and we will be happy to go over them with you.
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This week’s schedule:
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THE WELLNESS CENTERS:
Tuesday, August 20: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Beginning Ballroom TANGO 6:45-7:45 pm
Wednesday, August 21: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Ballroom for Parkinson’s Noon-1:00 pm
Wednesday, August 21: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 S. Davis St., Weed): BOLERO 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday, August 22: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): BOLERO 6:45-7:45 pm
In the Tuesday night Beginning Class, the Dance of The Month for August will be TANGO.
In the Wednesday/Thursday night classes, the Dance of The Month for August will be BOLERO.
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
This Friday! August 9, 23,
Lesson in: Bolero
Group Class is at 6:30-7:30
Cost $10 per person
If anyone else wishes to schedule a private lesson on those days, please e-mail us or call us at the contact information below.
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SATURDAY MORNING TECHNIQUE CLASS Aug. 3,10,17, 24, 31,
At The Mt. Shasta Park and Recreation District
1315 Nixon Rd.
Dudes & Daisies Lodge
10:00 – 11:00 -Technique Drills in International Standard & American Smooth Style Dances. Focusing on Lowering, Rotation and Sway which improves your performance in all of the dances by giving you more control over your balance, timing and power.
11:00 – Noon – Amalgamations. Putting the drills you worked on in the first hour to work in the actual steps as you develop more control over the steps, floorcraft and yourself.
This month’s dance: QUICKSTEP
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SATURDAY EVENING LESSON AND PRACTICE SESSION August 24
At The McCloud Dance Hall
104 Pine St.
McCloud, CA
7:00 – Lesson in Swing/Jive
8:00 – Lesson in Cha Cha
9:00- 10:00 Practice and Open Dancing
Cost: $10 per person
$5 youth discount (18 and under)
Refreshments provide.
Watch for announcements on our special function to come at the Dudes & Daisies next weekend!
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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.