Valentine's Day - Rumba in Red

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Friday, February 14th, 2014
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

ValDance hosts a drop-in beginner workshop every Friday at 7 p.m., featuring a different dance style each week. Stay and practice at our dance party from 8-10 p.m. Light Refreshments. Cost $10. See workshop schedule online at www.valdance.com

Jan. 24 Cuban Salsa � Simple, flashy, fast and fun! The Latin party dance everyone needs to know. Learn a flashy intermediate level step that will impress your dance partner.

Jan. 31 Single Time Swing � An East Coast Swing style without the triple step. A popular dance for fast swing music that beginners can pick up quickly.

Feb. 7 Waltz � Learning the waltz is training in balance, poise and grace. Making some simple adjustments can make a world of difference in your waltz. This lesson will be a light bulb moment!

Feb. 14 Valentine�s Day - Rumba in Red - Wear red to represent the passion of the dance of love. Cuban Motion expresses the sensuality of Rumba. Learn how to use your feet and legs correctly to create this hypnotic hip action.

Feb. 21 Mad for Mambo � So spicy and special, only the hottest dancers dare try it. To know Mambo is to LOVE Mambo. I want to show you why I love this dance! Any step is doable when we break it down.

Feb. 28 Smooth Tango � A staccato movement of the feet and flexed knees highlight the dramatic style of the Tango. Improve your lead by improving your technique. Learn how to �brace yourself�.

Mar. 7 Gala Ticket Launch. Saturday Night Fever Line Dance/Swing Hustle. Our Gala theme is Flashback Fever so come out and learn 2 of the dances of this phenomenal era! Be ready to join the Fever Line Dance on Gala night! Dress disco for tonight but the 1970�s had many different looks and music styles. Gentlemen start growing your 70�s hairstyles and moustaches!

Mar. 14 East Coast Swing � The most versatile dance for upbeat tempos. Learn some interesting beginner and intermediate/advanced patterns to add to your repertoire.

Mar. 21 Argentine Tango � You will love this seductive dance style. We�ll repeat the workshop from last term so you can gain more fluidity. Newcomers welcome. Learn the Common Basic and let�s add a Gancho (lady flicks between the man�s legs) to El Ocho (swivels).

Mar. 28 Flowing Fox Trot � In the last Fox Trot workshop we taught the ZigZags. This time we will add a �flourish� before and a grapevine after . Wear flowy skirt for best effect!

April 4 West Coast Swing � A smooth, sophisticated swing style typically done to medium or slower music such as blues, funk, pop�..We�ll teach something interesting that all levels will enjoy.

April 11 Samba � Often called the Brazilian Waltz because of it�s timing, rise and fall, and progression around the ballroom. The box step is a common basic in both Waltz and Samba. Tonight we�ll cover some Samba basics and teach the Extended Samba box.

April 25 International Day of Dance � Line Dance Marathon! April 29th is the International Day of Dance and also my birthday. I invite you to eat cake and dance all night! At the workshop and throughout the evening I will lead you in some of our favourite line dances: Ms. Jody�s Thang, Electric Slide, Tuxedo Junction, Saturday Night Fever, Mayfair Quickstep. I�ll coax performances by Men in Black and Zumba Savages!

May 2 Cha Cha � Cha Cha gets it�s name and character from it�s distinct repetitive foot rhythm. It�s fun to play the flirt and chase your partner. Learn some sexy variations on the Chase to spice things up!

Group classes in Ballroom, Latin and Swing styles are offered nightly for teens and adults from beginner to advanced. Private lessons available.