Spring brings new growth and a new class...

Beginning the first week of March the Sedona Studio expands into West Sedona. Every Monday afternoon from 2-3pm you can find me, Dana, at the Golden Goose Restaurant (next to the Super 8 Motel) teaching the Cha-Cha.

As with all of my classes, this class was developed based on the interests of my students. It seems many currents students want to learn some Latin dances and now West Sedona residents have a location that's nearby. We will kick it off by studying the very useful Cha-Cha which can be danced to almost any quick tempo music like Latin, rock, techno, or hip-hop.

Thursday morning's 9:30 creative dance class for ages 3-5 adds the concepts of Body Awareness (how are bodies can move) and Relationships to Others (how to dance in pairs and groups) during March. This class is still taking new students who would like to get creative with us!!!

There is continued growth in Foxtrot (7pm) and East Coast Swing (8pm) on Thursday nights in the VOC. The Foxtrot class is still at a beginner level and Swing students are moving into intermediate steps. 

For more information EMAIL me, read my earlier posts or give me a call at (928) 862-0118. I'll be happy to help you.

Dana

February Is for Foxtrot... and Swing

Starting in February... our 7-8pm class on Thursdays will be a beginning Foxtrot course. We'll introduce beginning steps and technique throughout the month. Foxtrot is a smooth dance that is great when done to a variety of songs in 4-4 time of many tempos.

Due to popular demand... the swing class will continue in February. This class will follow the 7-8 Foxtrot class on Thursdays and run from 8-9pm. This class is still beginner level so don't be afraid to jump in. Please, consider taking both classes. If you can dance a swing and a Foxtrot, you'll be able to dance almost any song played at dances here in the Verde Valley!

For more info email or call Dana at (928) 862-0118.

Have a preschooler who loves to dance?

Get them signed up for class!!!!

Starting in January I'm kicking off my preschool creative dance class. This class is for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds who love music, movement and imagination. We'll use imaginary play to get us through stretching, co-ordination, rhythm, and body parts awareness warm-ups. I also use poetry, stories and a wide variety of music to increase creative thinking. The children will learn dance steps from ballet, jazz and modern styles as well as having fun dancing "kids" social dances and they'll stretch their own creative thinking muscles by moving to music any way they please!

Parents are welcome to participate if your child is more comfortable that way. I believe children (and everyone else for that matter) need to feel safe, comfortable and relaxed in order to learn. The children will be encouraged to participate but never pressured. If watching is what they need to do for a class or two, that's fine.

Class will be held on Thursday mornings at 9:30 in the Village of Oak Creek beginning January 13th.

Sign-up for class today by emailing me your contact info. Please, note your child's name and age. The first 5 students to sign up are eligible for my 5 x 5 = 25% OFFer!!! See the article titled "How Much Does it Cost?" for more info on pricing and discounts available each month!

Cha-Cha lessons in January

On Monday nights beginning January 10th you'll find me at Priya Pilates in West Sedona. This series of 4 Cha-Cha classes runs from 7-8pm! Cha-Cha is a Latin dance originating from Cuba with a quick tempo that works with a great variety of music. We will learn beginner level steps to traditional Cha-Cha music as well as non-traditional music that lends itself to a Cha-Cha rhythm. Because this is a beginner level series, NO experience is required. : )

This course is coordinated by Thomas Felix. So, please, contact him for additional info regarding payment and registration at tfelix88@yahoo.com


I look forward to sharing the joy of Cha-Cha with you.

January's Thursday Night Swing Classes

We're swinging into the new year with style! Come learn basic swing steps to get you dancing in 2011.

On Thursday nights beginning January 6th in my home studio in the VOC, I will teach a series of 4 Swing classes. Learn steps common to East Coast, West Coast and Lindy Hop. Swing is one of the most versatile dances you can know because it's danced to medium and fast tempos in all styles of music like big band swing, rock-n-roll, bee-bop, country... well, almost anything with a 4/4 beat!

To be added to this class list just CONTACT ME! The first 5 dancers to contact me will be able to take advantage of my 5 x 5 = 25% OFFer! Read the article on this blog titled "What does it cost?" for details on this offer and other pricing information.

I look forward to dancing with you!

Dance into the New Year!

Dance lovers it's time to get on your feet and get signed up for classes.

Group classes for the Month of January include...

SWING GROUP CLASS:
Thursday nights beginning January 6th 7-8pm.
@ Dana De Luz home studio in the VOC. Contact me for directions.
This is a series of 4 beginner level Swing classes. I will teach steps that are common to East Coast, West Coast and Lindy Hop. Swing is one of the most versatile dances you can learn because it is danced to medium and fast tempos in all styles of music like big band swing, rock-n-roll, bee-bop, country... well, almost anything with a 4/4 beat!
To be added to this class list just click CONTACT ME! The first 5 dancers to contact me will be able to take advantage of my 5 x 5 = 25% OFFer! See the article titled "What does it cost?"

CHA-CHA GROUP CLASS:
Monday nights beginning January 10th 7-8pm.
@ Priya Pilates in West Sedona.
This series of 4 classes is in Cha-Cha! Cha-Cha is a Latin dance originating from Cuba. It is another great quick tempo dance that works with a great variety of music. We will learn with traditional Cha-Cha music as well as non-traditional  music that lends itself to a Cha-Cha rhythm. This is also a beginner level series and NO experience is required.
This course is coordinated by Thomas Felix. So, please, contact him for additional info regarding payment and registration at tfelix88@yahoo.com

I look forward to dancing with you.
Dana

The world's most popular dances!

Dances have different places of origin and have come and gone from popularity. But if dance is a universal language what everybody speaking? Here's an article I found posted back in 2000. I wonder if the top ten dances in the world are still the same.

I'm just happy to say I can dance them all! And more importantly I can teach you.

Happy reading... then go dancing!

http://www.sanfranciscoswing.com/10-Most-Popular-Dances-in-the-World.html