Beginner Ballroom
Learn the basics of the most popular social ballroom dances. A fun partner endeavor, social dancing is also a wonderful physical activity to develop coordination, posture and poise. Learn the basic steps, dance hold, rhythm, timing & footwork for each of these dances - and look great at your next wedding or dance party event! Beginners are encouraged to take both "Smooth" and "Rhythm" classes during the same session to get exposed to both styles of social dance. However, students also have the option of taking just one class per session and focusing on the style of their choice. Register alone - or save $$ when you register with a partner before the deadline date!
Winter Session 2012 - Beginner Ballroom:
- Rhythm Dances (Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing, Samba)
Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Jan 16 - Apr 2, 2012
at Dance Conmigo (3655 St-Laurent, suite 207)
AND/OR
- Smooth Dances (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz)
Mondays 7:30pm-8:30pm
Jan 16 - Apr 2, 2012
at Dance Conmigo (3655 St-Laurent, suite 207)
Cost:
$120/person if registered and paid by Jan 10th, 2012
$220/couple if registered and paid by Jan 10th, 2012
after Jan 10th : $140 per individual (course time and availability not guaranteed)
drop-in or "trial class" rate: $15/class.
To register online, arrange payment, and reserve your place, please click the appropriate button:
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Ballroom 2 - Winter 2012
Build on your basics and develop your dance vocabulary in these four-week "Level 2" sessions. Students are required to know the basics of the featured dance (as presented in Level 1) in order to register for these sessions. This program is designed to introduce many new figures while reinforcing basic technique, enabling students to feel more confident and expressive on the dance floor.
Jan 16 - Feb 6... Featured Dance : SAMBA
Now considered the "party" or "carnival" dance, Samba originated on Brazilian plantations. Upbeat and lively, Samba is characterized by its bounce and rolling hip action. Popular Samba songs include; Mi Swing es Tropical by Quantic & Nickodemus, Hiphip Chinchin by Club des Belugas, and Quando, Quando, Quando by Engelbert Humperdinck. REGISTRATION DEADLINE JAN 10TH.
Feb 13 - Mar 5... Featured Dance : SLOW WALTZ
An offshoot of the faster Viennese Waltz, Slow Waltz is a romantic, elegant dance characterized by gliding, sweeping movement, Rise & Fall and Body Sway. Examples of Slow Waltz songs include; Are you Lonesome Tonight by Elvis Presley, Open Arms by Journey, and the Tennessee Waltz by Emmylou Harris. REGISTRATION DEADLINE
FEB 7TH.
Mar 12 - Apr 2... Featured Dance : CHA-CHA
Cha-Cha is fun & lively, featuring syncopated footwork and Cuban hip motion. A rhythm dance that adapts easily to modern music, it is often cited as a dancer's favorite among the social ballroom dances. Popular Cha-Cha songs include; Oye Como Va by Tito Puente, Smooth by Santana (featuring Rob Thomas) and Mercy by Duffy. REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAR 6TH.
Cost:
$40/person (per 4-wk session) if registered and paid by the Registration Deadline.
$50/person (per 4-wk session) if registered and paid after the Registration Deadline.
drop-in or "trial class" rate: $15/class.
To register online, arrange payment, and reserve your place, please click the appropriate button:
Your own Tailor-made Group Class!
Preparing for a wedding? Looking for a fun group activity to enjoy with others? Why not organize your own group class with friends and learn the dances that interest you most? With over 12 dances to choose from, you and your crew can decide exactly what you would like to learn, when, how many weeks you would like to devote – and how proficient you would like to become! Contact us to discuss your dance goals and we will create a program tailored to your needs. Just $10/person for groups of 8 or more people. ($15/person for groups of 3-7 people).
Private Instruction - Ballroom
Private lessons available by appointment. $45/hr. Last minute cancellation fee: $20
