Beg Dance Class Series (Foxtrot, Nc2s, Blues)

Join us this Fall for our new TUES/WED 4-week class series focusing on fun new steps and great combinations. All classes are held at China Harbor (See directions below). Tuesday's classes are Beginning level. Wednesday's classes are Int/Adv Level ======== FOUR TUESDAY's: (Sept 6, 13, 20, 27) ====== • 6:30-7:30pm: "Fabulous Foxtrot, 101" - Transport yourself back to the wonderful big band era of the 1930's-1940's by learning on of most popular dances of that period - the fabulous Foxtrot! (Level: Beg/Int) All welcome - No partner needed) • 7:30-8:30pm: "Night Club 2-Step Foundations" - Learn the foundations of this beautiful, flowing, & elegant dance style, starting with the basics, then quickly moving on to the six essential turning steps, peak-a-boos, mix-masters, and even more fun combo's & variations from Ari's repertoire of fun, original moves. Ari first introduced NC2S to Seattle over 25 years ago, is known as one of the country's leading innovators in this style, and actively teaches around the world. CLICK HERE to see an example of Ari's NC2S. (Level: Beg/Int) All welcome - No partner needed. • 8:30-9:30pm: "An Introduction to Blues Dance!" In this very unique class, you will not only learn some fun basic blues steps and stylings, but more significantly, it will introduce you to the core concept of "effortless dance" -- dancing entirely through energy, where both partners can ultimately lead, follow, and listen concurrently. (Level: Beg/Int) All welcome - No Partner Needed. • 9:30-9:55: Guided Practice for class participants ===== FOUR WEDNESDAY's: (Sept 7, 14, 21, 28) ===== • 6:30-7:30pm: "Fantastic Cross-Step Waltz Creations (for Int/Adv Dancers)" - Add such original steps as the "Barber's Combover", the "Seat Belt", the "Neck Strap", the "Double Dutch", the "Copa Catch", and the "Maypole" to your cross-step repertoire (Level: Non-Novice Beg, Int, or Adv -- Some basic waltz and partnering skills assumed) All Welcome, No Partner needed • 7:30-8:30pm: Int/Adv "Night Club 2-Step" Sensations: Learn a variety of fun, innovative combinations from Ari's library of moves and inventions; beautiful, flowing, and elegant as always. Ari first introduced NC2S to Seattle over 25 years ago, is known as one of the country's leading innovators in this style, and actively teaches this dance around the world. Perfect for int/adv level NC2S-ers. CLICK HERE to see an example of NC2S. (Level: Non-Novice Beg, Int/Adv: Basic NC2S Left & Right Turn steps and partnering skills assumed) All welcome - No partner needed. 8:30-9:30pm: Blues-ing Up Your "West Coast Swing": Learn the art of "poly-rhythmic improvisation" and the use of alternate 4, 6, and 8-count rhythms in West Coast Swing with this fun blues-based approach to dance that addresses the use of tight partnering, framework, lead/follow connection, and energy to break in and out of 6-count rhythms. Amazingly simple to do, yet so much fun! (Level: Non-Novice Beg, Int, or Adv -- Some basic partner dance skills assumed) All Welcome, No Partner needed 9:30-9:55: Guided Practice for class participants ============= LOGISTICS ============== LOCATION: All Tuesday & Wednesday classes will be held at China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave N., Seattle, WA. There is plenty of free parking available. Doors to the dance hall open at 6:15. Come early to sign in, change shoes, stretch, warm up, etc. China Harbor has a full bar and dinner menu as well. COST: TUES & WED: Each Tues or Wed class series includes 4 hrs of instruction, and 1.5 hrs of guided practice following the third class. Classes are designed to be taken in pairs (ie, take at least two together each night) • One 4-week series (4 hrs of instruction!) = $55 • Two 4-week series (8 hrs of instruction!) = $105 ($5 savings) • Three 4-week series (12 hrs of instruction!) = $155 ($10 savings) • STUDENTS (under age 25): $40 per class series ($15 savings) • Drop-In (with Instructor's Permission after the first class) = $15 per class **PLEASE NOTE: All students registered for the 'full series' will get a video review of the class material. Drop-ins, however, will not be sent a video review. TO REGISTER & PAY: Go to [hidden], Click on the "Registration" button in the menu on the top left side of the page to go to the Registration Page. Payment can be made from the Payment page using PayPal or a credit card, or by check sent by mail, or paid at the door just before the first class. Payment by check will help you to avoid the additional online PayPal surcharge. Class size is limited, so register early! More Info below.