Friday, February 17, 2012 from 6 pm till 9 pm

At Pine St. United Methodist Church in downtown Williamsport

Dance Tango, Cha Cha, Salsa, Waltz and more to pre-recorded music.

Bad weather make-up  dates:  March 8 & March 15

6:30 – 7:30    Rumba / Swing

7:30 – 8:30    Hustle / Foxtrot

Our goal is to provide a relaxed, comfortable, fun atmosphere for people to learn how to dance, refine their dance skills, and socialize with friends. We will spend four weeks on each dance, and will begin at a basic level, perfect for new students learning basics and for discovering and creating your personal style & flair.   For experienced dancers looking for exciting new patterns, we will provide intermediate or advanced moves to wow the crowd with!  Plenty of advanced styling tips – cover the floor with elegance and style!  Develop friendships and have a good time – join the fun!

Rumba/Swing           $98 for new couples or $60 for returning couples

Hustle/Foxtrot           $98 for new couples or $60 for returning couples
BEST BUY is the COMBO!

Both Classes                        $108 new couples or $70 returning couples

NOTE:       Prices are PER COUPLE and INCLUDE registration fee.

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Thursdays—8 Week Class:  September 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13,  20,  27

CHA-CHA:  6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  This dance has wide application because cha-cha music is popular in all music genres including country, funk, and hip-hop. Popular mainstream artists are putting out great cha-cha music. This is a party dance! Cha-Cha music should produce a happy, carefree, party-like dance expression.

WALTZ:  7:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Everyone loves to waltz!  American style waltz is a smooth dance characterized by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and rise & fall. Graceful and elegant, waltz dancers glide around the floor almost effortlessly.   You will learn lavish open movements, underarm turns, and solo spins.

Cost:

Cha Cha                                      $98 per semester (new couples) or $60 per semester (returning couples)

Waltz                                           $98 per semester (new couples) or $60 per semester (returning couples)

Combo Cha Cha /Waltz     $108 per semester (new couples) or $70 per semester (returning couples)

Ballroom Survival , West Coast Swing ,  Nightclub Two Step.

Ballroom Survival:  Waltz,  Rumba,  Cha Cha, Hustle,  Swing.

TEN Monday nights, starting June 6.   Two hour class

This class aims to benefit both complete beginners and accomplished dancers.  Inspiring, beautiful music and a fun and relaxed atmosphere are foremost.  While beginners learn the basic steps, more advanced students will focus on capturing the unique ‘flavor’ of each dance through technique and styling.   This class will primarily review bronze syllabus steps but we will also present new combinations.  Through the combinations dancers will develop continuity styling and deeper understanding of body control and movement.   This class is in response to the frequent comment  “I forgot  all I learned!!!”   The fact is that spaced practice and spaced review dramatically enhance recall and retention.

6:30 – 7:30      West Coast Swing           TEN Thursday nights starting June 9

Although West Coast Swing can be traced back to the 1940′s, its contemporary form is one of the most versatile partner dances.  It is highly musically interpretive and can be done to many different styles of music.  It can be danced with music ranging from jazz, to rhythm and blues, to top 40, country, or even disco.  West Coast Swing is a fun dance.  It’s the dance of preference for many who know all forms and styles of Swing dancing.

7:30 – 8:30      Nightclub Two Step         TEN Thursday nights starting June 9

 Night Club Two-Step, not to be confused with country western two-step, is one of the most practical and versatile social   dances ever conceived. It is designed to be used with contemporary soft rock (“Love Song”) music. This type of music is common just about everywhere.   N2S gives the dancer, either beginning or advanced, the opportunity to express and create without rigid technique being required.  This is an attractive, romantic dance, and a real asset to learn as it will be used often.

Friday, March 18, 2010 from 7 pm till 10 pm

“The Giving of the Green” at the Williamsport Area High School

Hosted by the Band Parent’s Association to benefit the

Williamsport Area High School Millionaire Band

LIVE BAND Music by Williamsport Area High School Jazz Ensembles.

Dance Swing, Foxtrot,  West Coast Swing and more to the LIVE JAZZ BANDS.

Dance Tango, Cha Cha, Salsa and Waltz to pre-recorded music.

Dance blissfully on the beautiful wood floor.

$10.00 per person

Refreshments include a staggering assortment of incredibly irresistible desserts

created by the WAHS Culinary Arts Department

Swing Dance Demo by Elizabeth Findley & the Susquehanna University Swing Club

Free Swing Dance lesson. 

Mark your calendars for this big and beautiful dance of the year!

And the Luck of the Irish to YOU!

When? 

What?

SWING:  6:30-7:30 p.m. Swing is THE most popular social dance in the United States for couples of all ages.  It is fun, fast and spontaneous.  Swing is an excellent antidote to winter blahs!  This class takes the student from beginner to intermediate level in both Jitterbug and East Coast Swing.  Experienced swing dancers are welcome – we’ll have new patterns for you as well! 

MERENGUE: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Merengue is a Latin dance from the Dominican Republic.
Although the tempo of the music may be frantic, the upper body is kept majestic and turns are slow, typically four beats/steps per complete turn.   Ideally suited to the small, crowded dance floors, it is a dance that is easy to learn and essentially a “fun” dance.  This class takes the student from beginner to intermediate level.

Where?

How do I sign up?

How much do lessons cost?

Cost is PER COUPLE. 

Hustle 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Hustle is the perfect dance for dance-beat, contemporary pop music of the last 20 years. It’s easy to learn and can be danced everywhere: ballrooms, parties, wedding receptions. It is a fast, smooth dance, the “in” thing for many people, especially men. Although this class starts at the very beginning and is suitable for the complete beginner, there will be enough material to carry you to an advanced level. This class will show you a boatload of great patterns and cool moves for social dancing.

Rumba 7:30 – 8:30 pm

The most popular Latin dance is, without doubt, the rumba. This is a dance you will use often. Slow and romantic, the rumba beat is often heard in popular mainstream music. Starting with the very beginner basic steps, you will learn how to combine the figures and move from pattern to pattern. This is key for making the dance look great and feel great for you to dance together. Also included are lovely and charming patterns involving dips and sweeps.

Cost:

 Hustle $72. (new couples) or $34. (returning couples) plus $26 registration fee per couple

Rumba $72. (new couples) or $34. (returning couples) plus $26 registration fee per couple

Combo Hustle/Rumba $82. (new couples) or $44. (returning couples) plus $26 registration per couple

Saint John’s School of the Arts

2101 Newberry Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

Email: stjnsotadir@verizon.net

Phone: (570) 327-5575

Website: www.saintjumc.org/schoolofthearts

Instructors: John Stugrin & Mimi Troisi

Website: www.mimiandjohn.wordpress.com