Ballroom Newsletter – September 3rd 2013
Dear Dancer,
The school season has commenced and it is time to come back to class. Or as my friend Aristede (who will not use a one-syllable word when a four-syllable word exists that says the same thing) would say: “it would be imminently advantageous to re-introduce terpsichorean matriculation into ones regimen of personal development and advancement”. To which I say “Stuff it, Aristede”.
However phrased, however, the sentiment is not without merit and we look forward to seeing the happy faces of our returning students (with their happy bodies wandering along immediately beneath those faces) gracing our classes once again eager to renew their commitments to elegance, grace, style and just plain fun now that their minds and bodies have been refreshed and rejuvenated from their respective sabbaticals, vacations and various escapades (about which we look forward to hearing.)
You will not be able to help but notice that we are offering Swing in all of our weekly classes this month. That is because we are intent upon preparing you for the Big Band bash on the 21st called “Swing Into Autumn” propitiously scheduled on the eve of the last day of Summer.
The Beginning class on Tuesday will move slowly, focusing on the basic figures and technique thereby building a strong understanding of the basics and strengthening the ability to remember those figures.
The Wednesday and Thursday classes will also begin with the basics, but will move along a little more quickly and include more figures for a broader vocabulary of figures (fancy schmancy talk for “more fun”). Beginners are welcome in the slightly faster classes and the more advanced are welcome to strengthen their skills in the Beginning class.
The Saturday morning Technique Class will be Foxtrot (since the Siskiyou County Big Band plays predominantly Swings, Foxtrots and Quicksteps) which will give you the chance to dance more (a lot more).
Come join us for that or any other reason.
Cheers.
See you on the dance floor.
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” Swing Into Autumn” is 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/
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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
to special report of an article originally published in the New England Journal of Medicine. 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, September 3: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Beginning Ballroom SWING 6:45-7:45 pm
Wednesday, September 4: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): Ballroom for Parkinson’s Noon-1:00 pm
Wednesday, September 4: School Hill Wellness Center in Weed (778 S. Davis St., Weed): SWING/JIVE 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday, September 5: Mt. Shasta Wellness Center (633 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta): SWING/JIVE 6:45-7:45 pm
In the Tuesday night Beginning Class, the Dance of The Month for September will be SWING.
In the Wednesday/Thursday night classes, the Dance of The Month for September 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
September 6 & 20
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 Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
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: International Style Foxtrot
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No Saturday Evening Classes or Practice Session this weekend September 7,
At the Dudes & Daisies Lodge
1315 Nixon Rd.
Mt. Shasta, CA
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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)
Healing House, McCloud CA
davisnixon@msn.com
Feel free to pass this on to anyone that you think might be interested in attending our classes.