Blues Dance Lessons Meetup
June 1, 2009 – Monday
Learn to connect on the dance floor at a great new studio in Belltown.
5 week series, Monday nights 8:30-9:30pm, March 16 – April 13th.
Beginner/Intermediate
No partner necessary!
Blues is a very free-form partner dance, generally done at slower tempos, and known for it's hot passion and playful fun. It allows a dancer to draw on their own creativity and previous movement experience, while maintaining a solid connection with their partner. We will focus on the conversation of dance between partners as well as musicality. Get into the soul of dancing!
$60 5hrs/5week series $5 discount if registered by March 9th.
IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!
May's 6th Ave Progressive Dinner & Live Music!
6 Ways to Stimulate your Senses on 6th Ave
Wed, May 20, 2009
"A Taste of Asia"
4 exquisite dishes at 4 outstanding venues
Entertaining company
A delectable dessert and fabulous live music
Seating's begin at 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00
Network! Enjoy the fun of dining as a group, spending about half an hour at each venue.
Come by yourself or with a date, friends, workmates-try new restaurants, meet new friends!
No partner necessary * All ages welcome
Last month's inaugural 6th Ave Progressive Dinner drew rave reviews from participants:
"It was a Blast!"
"Wow! What a great time!…Everything I saw was fabulous! The food was great! The people were great! My girlfriends felt the same. I had an outrageous time…they want to go again! They're talking about the restaurants…We can't wait until the next one!"
"Good company and good food!"
Pictures on Studio6Ballroom.com
On May 20th, enjoy these small plates from your favorite Asian culinary artists on the Ave:
Wine & Beer Specials!
Wild Orchid: Honey Walnut Shrimp (or Golden Crispy Tofu)
Jazzbones: Crab Rangoons (crab meat, cream cheese and green onions wrapped in a wonton and deep fried, served with Thai chili sauce), Coconut Prawns (Prawns butterflied and dipped in beer batter, coconut and Japanese bread crumbs) and California roll in one plate.(or Vegi Stir Fry & Cucumber roll)
Live Music begins 8:00 pm
Gateway to India: Lamb Shish-Kabob with Mango Mint Chutney on a Bed or Rice (or Vegetable Kabob)
NorthChinaGarden: Taste of China Family Style (including vegetarian options)
Studio 6 Ballroom: Dessert, Coffee, Tea Plus Listen or Dance to live music by Maia Santell and House Blend (band plays til 11p)
Vegetarian options available upon request (at time of purchase)
TICKETS:
$35 advance purchase (by Mon 5/18)
$45 purchased after 5/18 (if available)
Seating is limited so purchase your ticket early.
Studio 6 Ballroom, Jewel Day Spa, Northwest Costume, Urban Gourmet, The Shoe Show, Far & Wide or Brilliant Life Chiropractic.
Mark your calendars for future progressive dinner dates:
June 17th – A Special Progressive Dinner in Honor of Father's Day
July – Progressive Dinner at the Bars
Studio6Ballroom.com or www.on6thave.com
MORE INFO: Studio 6 Ballroom (253) 905-5301 or [masked].
Tacoma's Arts and Entertainment District "Where there is always something to do"
Casino and Rueda de Casino Class
at the Kirkland Dance Center
Class Description:
Rueda de Casino is a fun and highly interactive Cuban salsa style where couples dance in a circle. One of the dancers acts as the caller, giving dance move commands which all the couples perform. Partners swtich at the end of most moves, which means that everyone dances with everyone. Most of the moves learned in Rueda de Casino can be used to dance Casino (Cuban style salsa) with just your dance partner.
Class Requirements:
If you already dance salsa, come learn Rueda de Casino! And if you have never danced salsa or any other dance, come join us and see how much fun you can have while learning. No partner necessary, everyone dances with everyone! Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, no special shoes required. People from all levels and ages are encourage to come and have fun!
Salsa Ladies Styling Workshop
with Stephanie of Salsa Angels Dance Company!
Stephanie will lead a series of body isolation exercises before teaching a fun, sexy routine that can easily be incorporated into solo shines when you're out on the dance floor. This hour-and-a-half workshop is geared primarily towards Beginner level 2, intermediate and advanced-level dancers — students must have some basic salsa experience to attend.
Date/Time: Sat. May 9th, 1:30pm-3pm
Pricing: $18 if pay in advance or $23 at the door.
Register now: http://belltowndancestudio.com
Instructor Bio
As founder, director, and choreographer for SalsAngels, Stephanie has been dancing and performing salsa for over seven years on the west coast. She holds a BA in performance and dance and has also studied Argentine tango, ballroom, mambo, samba, classical ballet, and modern dance. Stephanie's classes — as well as her choreographies — focus on technique, musicality, and body motion/isolations.
www.salsaangel.com
**Shoes Tips: Be sure to wear dance shoes or shoes that don't have too much traction on their soles, as this will allow you to spin more easily. Ladies, heel and ankle support is a plus.
