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(03/21/2013 wh)
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Hello Dancers,
The studio A/C was working again last Sunday and I think it was much appreciated by all. Thanks again to everyone who cam out dancing. Since Monday was a holiday we kept the dance going until 11pm and there were several who had the energy to keep going until then.
This Sunday is the first in the June Cha-Cha lessons which start at 6:30pm.
Friday June 11th - Country Western Dance 8:30 - 11:30
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Tip of the week:
How to pick a dance instructor....
Too often a dance instructor is chosen by observing them dance and making the decision based on their ability to dance. Choosing a teacher like this is like finding the best tennis pro to teach you a basic game or the best golf pro to teach you how to knock off 18 holes on Saturday. Learning how to dance and learning how to improve your dancing is done best when you have an instructor that you can learn from. The best dancer in the country may or may not be able to teach YOU. If you are looking to learn to or improve your dance try to follow the tips below.
1. Realize what level you are in. If you are a competitor and are seeking to hone and refine your skills you need a coach rather than a teacher. If you are a beginner you need a teacher who can relate to the basics and new dancers.
2. Determine what your immediate goal is in dancing. If you are interested in competition then you need a teacher or coach well versed in the skills needed to bring you up to a competition level. If your goal is to become a recreational or social dancer then you need to connect with someone who can explain lead/follow technique, floor craft and dance etiquette.
3. Be truthful about what how fast you can progress. Most dancers need a little pushing but too much can lead to a set back. Some students can handle twice weekly lessons. Most take lessons once weekly and a few can only take them infrequently. Don't waste money on more lessons before absorbing previous lessons.
4. Determine how much practice time you can afford to set aside. If you cannot practice at least two hours for each hour of lessons (more or less depending on the difficulty level) then you may need to consider taking group classes and workshops only. At least you can practice with a fellow student.
5. Is the teacher well prepared? A good instructor has a lesson plan prepared that has been proven to work within the allotted time. Lesson should include review and should progress.
6. Is the teacher a positive person? A teacher who can only tell you that you are doing badly will soon grow tiresome. A teacher who offers praise and constructive criticism will make lessons easier to handle. A teacher who yells at or threatens a student needs to be fired immediately.
7. Is the teacher clean and well groomed. I don't need to elaborate, but when you are taking lessons the fewer distractions the better.
8. Does the teacher know the subject? The teacher does not have to be the best dancer but they do need to be well versed in the dance field. They should not only know enough moves and patterns to keep the lessons moving but also should know the technique involved.
When Judy and I attend a competition, ball or showcase where there are demonstrations we always hear the comment when the best dancers are on the floor. "I wish I could take lessons from them" We don't! We want to take lessons from the teacher who taught that couple. Behind every great athlete or performer is a great coach. Seek them out.
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From the mailbox;
~~ Friday 06-04-2004 - "Dancing by Knight" West Coast Swing class taught by Frank from 7:30 to 8:30 followed a dance party from 8:30 to l0:30. $6.00 cover charge for the class including the party. Email Janice at jdasilva4@cox.net for information
~~ Friday 06-04-2004 - "DanceSport Va" Social dance 8-10:30pm with included ½ hour lesson from 8-8:30 Tami and Jeff - $8.00 per person - Dancesportva_Onnie@cox.net
~~ Friday 06-04-2004 - Doug High Dance Studio - Roberto Party 9-11pm-$10. per person. See Roberto's link below for information.
~~ Saturday 06-05-2004 - "A Time to Dance" Studio Party 8:30 - 11:00 - Refreshments and Cha-Cha lesson included - $8.00 per person. Call 490-8999 for details
~~ Saturday 06-05-2004 - "Country Bootleggers" Studio is hosting a "Tidewater Swing Dance Club" social dance 7:30 Doors Open, 7:45 Lesson - Cool Moves for West Coast Swing by Steve, 8:30 Dance to West Coast Swing + 50% mix $4 TSDC Members, $6 Non-members (non-dancing spouses and students over 12 are FREE!) (includes soft drinks and snacks!)
http://www.tidewaterswingdanceclub.com/~~ Saturday 06-05-2004, Parents Without Partners #166 will hold a dance at 9:00 at the VFW, 5728 Bartee Street, Norfolk. Music will be furnished by Dual State and the dance is open to the public. Call 545-0386 for information.
~~ Saturday 06-05-2004 - "Williamsburg USABDA" Does anyone know if this chapter is still around??
~~ Sunday 05-02-2004 - "A Time to Dance" 6:30pm to 10pm - Walter & Judy's social dance - lessons (2) included. Mix of Ballroom, Swing, Latin and Country Western. Refreshments served $5.00/ per person Call 483-9410 for information.
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Upcoming Showcases: (See Studio Links below)
"Doug High" Sunday, June 13th, 3-7pm $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at door
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~~~ Links ~~~
Swing Fling August 5th - 8th -
http://www.barrydurand.com/swingfling/Roberto's Week:
http://www.geocities.com/robertoinc/Tidewater USABDA:
http://www.twcusabda.org/Peninsula USABDA:
http://www.twosteptidewater.com/usabda-pen.htmA Time to Dance:
www.atimetodanceonline.comTidewater Swing Dance Club -
http://www.tidewaterswingdanceclub.com/Amy's:
http://www.geocities.com/amysdanceCountry Bootleggers:
http://www.countrybootleggers.com/DanceSport VA:
www.dancesportva.comDoug High Dance Studio:
http://www.dhdancestudio.com/interest.htmDancing by Knight:
http://www.dancingbyknight.com/The Banque:
http://www.banquecountrywestern.com/Blakely's:
www.blakelysva.comThere are many dancing activities available all during the week and far to many to list each week. Please check the links above and the links listed on our web site
www.TwoStepTidewater.com for many more places to dance. If your favorite local place is not listed it's because no one sent us the information. Please fix that problem by coming to our dance, sending us the information and supporting our dance as well.*************************************************
To make a long story short, don't tell it.
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Walter & Judy Schultz
Home - 483-9410
www.TwoStepTidewater.comclassic2step"AT"verizon.net
Country-Western, Swing, Latin and Ballroom
Dance every Sunday night unless notified 6:30pm to 10pm
Held at "A Time to Dance"
Executive Cove Center - 5600 Va. Bch Blvd - Va. Bch
1/2 Block East of Newtown Rd.
Look for Executive Cove Center sign
$5.00 per person
Basic Lessons, Three Hours of Smoke Free Dancing
Drink and munchies provided
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Roberto's Week: http://www.geocities.com/robertoinc/
Tidewater USABDA: http://www.twcusabda.org/
Peninsula USABDA: http://www.twosteptidewater.com/usabda-pen.htm
Atlantic Sea Shore Dance Faire: http://www.atlanticdancefaire.com/
A Time to Dance: www.atimetodanceonline.com
Amy's: http://www.geocities.com/amysdance
Country Bootleggers: http://www.countrybootleggers.com/
DanceSport VA: www.dancesportva.com
Doug High Dance Studio: http://www.dhdancestudio.com/interest.htm
Dancing by Knight:
http://www.dancingbyknight.com/
Mid-Atlantic Dance Jam:
http://www.atlanticdancejam.com/
Easterns Website:
http://www.DanceEasterns.com
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If you know of a studio or group that hosts showcases, workshops and other special events please keep me informed by e-mail and I will try to post the events on this newsletter. Due to lack of time I cannot list all the regular group classes and studio parties on the newsletter. However, we will link to them on our web site www.TwoStepTidewater.com
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Walter & Judy Schultz
Home - 483-9410 Studio - 490-8999
Country-Western, Swing, Latin and Ballroom
Dance every Sunday night unless notified 6:30pm to 10pm
Held at "A Time to Dance" (Note: We are NOT "A Time To Dance, we only rent space for our parties from them Check our links for them)
Executive Cove Center - 5600 Va. Bch Blvd - Va. Bch
1/2 Block East of Newtown Rd.
Look for Executive Cove Center sign
$5.00 per person
Basic Lesson, Three Hours of Smoke Free Dancing
Drink and munchies provided
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