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On November 20th, in addition to having the usual good time at our Sunday Dance, we are going to be bringing a cake and cards for Judy's Birthday. It will be a special one for Judy & I would like to let her know we didn't let it go by without noticing. Her Birthday is the 23rd but we are celebrating a little early.
If you can attend the dance please bring a birthday card or sign one that we will have at the dance. If you can't come please send her a email or give her a call. I am sending this from my work email. If you need to contact me hit "reply" If you want to send a note to Judy on her birthday or before use our home address. It's listed below.
757-483-9410
classic2step@gmail.com
We are now into the home stretch toward Christmas but first we have to fill up at Thanksgiving!
Judy & I are looking forward to all the events & Christmas Parties coming up and eager to attend this year's USA Dance New Year's Event. It's nice & centrally located this year and very near some great downtown hotels. Later this week we are sending a special email with all the up-to-date details.
For the rest of November we turn our attention to a couple of special events. We hate to be redundant but each week we ask people if they will be attending our Benefit dance or coming to the Brunswick Stew and we get the "I didn't know about it" answer.. So just as a backup, here it is again....
November 12th - Brunswick Stew Fundraiser - Ask me for details
>>>There is more Brunswick Stew available for sale, $6 Per Quart - ask at any
dance event
November 19th - Benefit Dance for the American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief
December 3rd - Benefit Dance for the Virginia Beach Humane Society
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Our last Wednesday group classes went very well but we had to return to rotating partners. In Waltz we had three extra men and needed some followers. We had one extra man in NC2. We enlisted a couple of ladies that were at the studio for other classes but tomorrow we would like to have a more even ratio. All in all it was nice to get back to teaching!
---- Upcoming in November -----
Group Classes in November on Wednesday:
Back Again and FREE for those who enrolled in the first Foundation Series -
Beginner American Waltz at 7pm. For all others it's $10.00 per class or $45.00
for the 5 week series and free class next time within a year!
- For the first time as a Foundation series at 8pm - Night Club Two-Step.
This is the dance you have asked for in our Group Series.
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Social Dances in November:
- Friday Night Ballroom Dance - November 11th with American Cha-Cha lesson -
8-10:30pm $8.00
- SPECIAL DANCE - Saturday, November 19th - With the help of DanceSportVA, Judy
& I are hosting a charity dance to raise funds for the Local Red Cross Local
Disaster Relief Team. The local Red Cross disaster relief office has been very
hard hit lately helping the families moving into our area from the hurricane
disaster zones.
Please come out and help us help them. The dance will feature a mix of musical
styles and cost $8.00 per person to attend. Tim Brown will be on hand to
represent the Local Red Cross Chapter.
- Every Sunday we will continue bringing you the best social dance in the area.
6:30 - 10pm. Lesson included. $5.00
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~~ Giving Back - Dancing has given Judy & I so much including each other.
Each month we will be hosting a charity dance to give something back to a local
charity. All profits from the dance will be given to the charity.
Judy and I will be donating our time each month. Please help us by recommending
a needful local charity and coming out to support this effort each month. We
intend to have this on the Third Saturday of each month unless pre-empted by
events and studio rentals already on the DanceSportVa calendar.
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New DanceSport VA Calendar is
posted at
http://www.dancesportva.com/october2005dancesport.htm
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Foundation Series Classes -
1. Start at the first beginner level.
2. Sign up for the 4 week series ($35.00) 3. Re-take the class for free anytime
it's offered during the next 12 months.
4. When taking the class for free offer to help the new students.
5. If you started at the beginner level you can repeat this offer at each level
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This Item may save a life. Will has put together and posted to our web
site a poster that can be printed and posted in your home, work or doctor's
office. Anywhere you find a Bulletin board would be a great place to put this.
Please check it out. We like having you around....
http://www.twosteptidewater.com/Documents/WillTheBeatGoOn.doc
~~~~ About "DanceSport VA" - The
DanceSport VA studio is located on Arrowhead Drive between
Princess Anne and Newtown Rd. From the Expressway take an exit onto Newtown Road
South, turn left on Princess Anne then Right onto Arrowhead just past Big Al's
muffler. The parking lot is not large but there are plenty of nearby business
with parking room at night and on Sundays. One, very convenient parking
area is in front of the small "strip mall" which fronts on Princess Anne, only a
hundred feet or so from the studio, on Arrowhead.
The studio has a large (3000 sq ft) dance floor as well as a separate smaller
(2000 sq ft) dance floor. It is a very clean, well maintained studio. They also
have dance shoes and apparel for sale. They have a very good Air Conditioning
system. The DanceSport staff has been very supportive of us and will make
everyone feel welcome. We have been assured that we can have Sunday night
without interruption throughout the year. Note: Two Step Tidewater
Virginia is NOT affiliated with DanceSport VA, or with ANY dance studio.
We simply rent dance floor space for our dances.
We hope everyone who has enjoyed the social dance on Sunday will continue to
attend. We will do everything we can to make this transition as smooth as
possible.
You can check out the studio and find a photo.
Click on the link "DanceSport VA"
or go to http://www.twosteptidewater.com/quick_links_page.htm
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Social Dance with group lesson every Sunday at "DanceSport
VA" http://www.dancesportva.com/ Come at 6pm to warm up - Stay and practice while we clean up. Dance & lesson
gives you over 4 hours for $5.00. Refreshments are included.
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Judy and I are offering Private and Group lessons in most dances. Please contact
us if interested.
We would also like to get something started in the Churchland, Western Branch area of Tidewater. If you know of an organization, club or church that may be interested in working with us please contact us.
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Dance like a Pro!
We had the pleasure of attending the latest TSDC social last weekend when out of town guest John Lindo - http://www.johnlindo.com/ - was teaching a group class.
One of the highlights was after the lesson and just before he left all the ladies lined up for some WCS with John. With several ladies in line and about 15 minute to kill I found it interesting to watch how John danced with each partner. The ladies ranged in skill from beginner to pretty darn good.
What was interesting was how John always started with some pretty basic easy to follow stuff with each partner. With the beginners he kept things interesting but only led very comfortable patterns. He seemed to use the ladies own momentum as much as possible. For the more advanced ladies he really pushed the envelope and allowed them more freedom to "do their own thing"
John made every lady seemed completely as ease but at the same time he kept them right on the edge.
When John was dancing his entire attention was on his partner. Although with his size he could put his partner anywhere he wanted he seem to lead as much by body language and frame as anything else.
More leaders should learn that dancing with a partner means just that. It is
not a boss & employee or parent & child type of arrangement. It is a partner
thing! We may not know the moves John has but we can sure learn how to partner
like him.
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We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.
~~ Stevie Wonder ~~
PONDER THIS!
"Life is not a journey to the grave
with the intention of arriving safely
in a pretty and well-preserved body,
but rather to skid in broadside,
thoroughly used up,
totally worn out,
and loudly proclaiming:
WOW!! What a Ride!"
(Let's Dance!!!)
Send us an email!
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When you think of Donna Summers disco comes to mind and another great one off the iTunes download site is "Bad Girls" This song is another great moderate tempo Hustles for those who enjoy dancing for the fun of it. And, as always, when you come out Sunday we can play this and many more great dance songs.
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Help save a doggie - http://www.bettatalk.com/ Sent to me by my Brother in Florida who owns one of these fantastic Australian Cattle Dogs. The way I figure it a couple of bucks is good for the soul. Like many of you, Judy & I can't go near a shelter without wanting to bring them all home. Those sad eyes will get you every time.
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There are many dancing activities available all during the week and far too many to list each week. Please check the links here and the links listed on our web site Two Step Tidewater Dance - links and other places to dance for many more places to dance. If your favorite local place is not listed it's because no one sent it to us. Please fix that problem by sending us the link and some basic information.
~~Every Sunday Two Step Tidewater Dance, -
Dancesport VA dance studio Please come out to Walter & Judy's social
dance party. Casual dress. Mixed dance music, 1/2 hour dance lesson at 6:30 PM. Refreshments
- $5.00/each 6:30 until 10:00
http://www.twosteptidewater.com . Sunday - "Dancesport VA dance studio" 6:30 pm to 10 pm -
Walter & Judy's social dance -
dance lesson included. Mix
of Ballroom, Swing, Latin and Country Western. Refreshments served $5.00/ per
person Call 483-9410 eMail
for information.
We are
continuing with a Beginner dance lesson prior to our Sunday Social Dance
at 6:30. At 7:00, we begin the party with a mix of Ballroom, Swing, Latin and Country Western.
Refreshments served $5.00/ per person Call 483-9410 for information.
All Two Step Tidewater activities will
be held at Dancesport VA dance studio. (Remember this, if we miss some
place and it still says "A Time to Dance.") $5.00 all
inclusive.
~~Every Monday - Virginia Beach Shag Dance Club (VBSC) Shag Classes 6:30-10:00, Steppin' Out Larry & Kathy Williams (285-3333)
~~Last Monday of each month (may vary, check out the web site) - Roberto will be playing for a dance party at the 19th Hole dance studio in Hampton, VA. 7:00 - 10:00 PM. $8/$15 couple. Ph. 877 0610 or 467 5777 for reservations. 115 Tide Mill Lane – Hampton, VA / Newport News VA (From Interstate 64, in Hampton or Newport News VA, take La Salle exit in Hampton VA going North. Go past Armistead Ave. Turn right at Tide Mill Lane.) (From Norfolk / Virginia Beach Interstate 64, take La Salle exit in Hampton VA going North. You'll actually be on Armistead Ave. There will be two very quick right turns, after you leave the ramp. Take the second right turn onto La Salle. Turn right at Tide Mill Lane.) 19th Hole club is the first large building on the left. (Click HERE for a map to 19th Hole dance studio in Hampton, VA)
~~Monday, Nov 21st - Roberto will be playing for the 19th Hole dance in Hampton VA / Newport News VA.
~~Every Monday in November - Advanced Tango Dance Class 8pm at DanceSport VA with Clive
~~Monday, Jan 1st - Believe it or not... We will still be celebrating on New Year's Eve Day!!! NEW YEARS WEEKEND OF DANCING AND WORKSHOPS. TIDEWATER USA DANCE PRESENTS THE 14TH ANNUAL EVENT. Check out the details HERE. Cheap Hotel rates, and Free parking (You must self-park and have your parking ticket validated at the dance events.) Reservations for this event sell out EVERY year, but if you want to take a chance - or do a stand-up, walk-in guests can pay at the door (for all events except the dinner.
~~Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday) - Roberto will be playing for dancing at the Tropicana Restaurant and Lounge, 5708 Northampton Blvd., Virginia Beach VA, inside the Day's Inn Motel on Northampton Blvd in Virginia Beach VA. 8:00 - 11:00 PM. Ph. 460-4747. Click HERE for a map to the Tropicana Restaurant and Lounge. $5.00 Cover Charge.
~~Tuesday Nov 15th - Roberto plays for your dining enjoyment at the Imperio Inca Restaurant - 7 to 10 p.m. Ph. 486 4622. 865 Chimney Hill Shopping Center, Holland Rd., Virginia Beach. (Click for a map to Imperio Inca Restaurant.) Though there is an area for "social dancing" the quality of the food makes up for the lack of space. Hope you'll give it a try.
~~Every Tuesday in
November at DanceSport VA
Group lessons $10 per person - or multi-lesson tickets can be purchased at
a discount
Beginner Swing 7pm with Kim
Beginner II Tango 8 pm with Brett
Again...
1. Sign up this upcoming Bronze Waltz class for the full 4 weeks $35.00.
2. For the next 12 months you can repeat this class every time it is offered.
3. If you take the full Bronze or beginner class we will make the same offer to
you for the Intermediate classes.
4. Pay once and take the same series over and over again for a year!
~~Every Wednesday in November 7-8 PM DanceSport VA - Beginner Bolero Group Dance Lesson - This is a foundation series class. Please plan to sign up for the series. (See note above about foundation series class refreshers).
~~Every Wednesday in November 8-9 PM DanceSport VA - Intermediate Level 1 Country Two-Step Group Lessons - We will continue with our group from August and can add those who are already ok with the basic patterns. This is a continuation of our Foundation series in Two-Step (See note above about foundation series class refreshers).
~~ Every Wednesday - Roberto will sometimes play for dinner (and a nice, wood dance floor) at Louigi's Italian Restaurant 15400 Warwick Blvd. Newport News , VA 23601 Phone: (757) 887-0005 - Terista's Latino Bar and Grill in Virginia Beach - or a dinner buffet (sometimes they cancel) at Langley AFB for a dinner-buffet and dance. 6:30-9:30 PM. Hey, for the price of a dance entry alone, you get a fantastic Buffet, from soup to desert, including wine -- And you get to dance to Roberto. The dance floor isn't too big, but it is sufficient for the dancers. Check his web page before you make plans. I'm sure most of you are honorary members of the Langley AFB Officers' Club and/or have a base pass. If you have no base pass, or the old pass expired, you will have to go to the Lasalle Ave. Gate pass office and have them call the Officer's Club 766 1361 and ask for Larry Bonner or Becky (head cashier) to be sponsored on the base. This has to be done between the hours of 10 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. Roberto will be there some Sundays for brunch and some Wednesday nights.
~~Wednesday Nov 16th - Roberto plays for a private, members-only dinner-dance at the Executive Club.
~~ Every Wednesday - Mitty's @ the Omni Hotel in Newport News every Wednesday night. Cindy Parks, of Country Bootlegger Dance Studio in Yorktown, will be teaching Country and Western Line Dancing and Partner Dancing every Wednesday. Doors open at 7:00 PM and there is NO COVER CHARGE if you arrive before 9:00 PM. Free Dance lessons start at 9:00 PM. Great music for both Line Dancers and Country and Western Partner dancing.
~~Every Wednesday - Virginia Beach Shag Dance Club (VBSC) MIX AND MINGLE at "Steppin' Out" Free Shag Lessons 7-8 PM $3 Mbr, $4 Guest
~~Wednesday Dec 28th - Jan 1st - NEW YEARS WEEKEND OF DANCING AND WORKSHOPS. TIDEWATER USA DANCE PRESENTS THE 14TH ANNUAL EVENT. Check out the details HERE. Cheap Hotel rates, and Free parking (You must self-park and have your parking ticket validated at the dance events.) Reservations for this event sell out EVERY year, but if you want to take a chance - or do a stand-up, walk-in guests can pay at the door (for all events except the dinner.)
~~Every Thursday - Virginia Beach Shag Dance Club (VBSC) Dancing at Catherine's off Indian River Road 7:30-10:00. 913 Level Green Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA
~~Every Thursday - Roberto at Acapulco Tropical Mexican Restaurante. Ph.456-2008, 470 Newtown Rd., Virginia Beach VA. (Click for a map to Acapulco Tropical Mexican Restaurante.) A Huuuuge wood floor (and corn-meal, for those of you who know what that is for...), good food and my music should add up to a great night. Hope to see you there. Acapulco Tropical is located at 470 Newtown Rd. in Virginia Beach, a few hundred yards North of Virginia Beach Blvd, on the right (traveling North). It's almost at the corner of Virginia Beach Blvd. and Newtown Rd. Ph. 757-456 2008. Lots of well lit parking.
~~Thursday, Nov 24th, Roberto will NOT be playing at Acapulco. Happy Thanksgiving!
~~ Every Thursday - Shag Dance Lessons at
Mitty's @ the Omni
Hotel in Newport News every Thursday night. Cindy & Larry Black will
be hosting a special Shag workshop (Next session begins Nov 3rd.) For more
information check the web site -
http://www.shagn4u.com/ . Brenner's mother is Cindy Goree Black, a
well known dancer & instructor in the area. Many years ago Cindy was an active
Ballroom competitor in the National dance scene. Although Cindy still retains
her excellent Ballroom skills she has added most other forms of dance to her
resume as well. Currently Shag dance is her passion. 6:15 PM,
Beginners; 7:20 Intermediate II. There is NO COVER CHARGE if you arrive
before 9:00 PM. Free Dance lessons start at 9:00 PM. Cost $45 per
session per person (6 weeks of instruction & 2 parties); NO charge to repeat any
classes previously taken
~~Every Thursday in November at DanceSport VA
7 PM 9/8/05 TBA group lessons, with Nachar
8 PM 9/9/05 TBA Dance Group Lessons with Kamil
~~Thursday Dec 29th - Jan 1st - NEW YEARS WEEKEND OF DANCING AND WORKSHOPS. TIDEWATER USA DANCE PRESENTS THE 14TH ANNUAL EVENT. Check out the details HERE. Cheap Hotel rates, and Free parking (You must self-park and have your parking ticket validated at the dance events.) Reservations for this event sell out EVERY year, but if you want to take a chance - or do a stand-up, walk-in guests can pay at the door (for all events except the dinner.)
~~ Fridays at Doug High Dance Studio - First Friday of each month with Roberto, Other Fridays with recorded music - "Doug High Studio" Dance Party with FREE Group Dance Lesson to all attending the practice party dance lesson at 8pm-dance starts at 8:30-10:30 -$8.00 - Full Time High School and College students only- 1/2 price - For information call 827-5133 - Check their web site first. Doug High Dance Studio is located in the 2nd floor of a small strip mall at 2603 West Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Va., 23666 (Take your pick - it's in Hampton, but some think it is in Newport News VA) (Click here for a map to Doug High Dance Studio in Hampton / Newport News VA) Everybody HATES the stairs, but loves the dance floor!
~~Friday Dec 2nd - Roberto will NOT be playing for Doug High Dance Studio - First Friday of each month with Roberto, "Doug High Studio" Dance Party with FREE Group Dance Lesson to all attending the practice party dance lesson at 8pm-dance starts at 8:30-10:30 -$8.00 - Full Time High School and College students only- 1/2 price - For information call 827-5133 - Check their web site first. Doug High Dance Studio is located in the 2nd floor of a small strip mall at 2603 West Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Va., 23666 (Take your pick - it's in Hampton, but some think it is in Newport News VA) (Click here for a map to Doug High Dance Studio in Hampton / Newport News VA) Everybody HATES the stairs, but loves the dance floor!
~~Friday, Dec 2nd - Roberto will be playing for the Holiday Ball for the City of Newport News.
~~ Friday night at Shall we Dance Dance Studio. Friday night dances include lessons by Rick, Janice or Frank admission is $6.00. Check their web site for details. Dancing by Knight has changed it's name to "Shall we DanceVA"
~~ Every Friday -
~~Every Friday - Virginia
Beach Shag Dance Club (VBSC) Dancing at
Steppin' Out--Beach Music, Music
by Bill Deal's Rhondels, Savannah, Coolin' Out, F.A.B.
~~Friday Nov 18th - Weekly studio dance party at DanceSport VA. 8-10:30 PM.
~~Friday Nov 18th - USA Dance Williamsburg Chapter Third Friday practice dance social at the Quarterpath Recreation Center in Williamsburg VA.
~~Friday Dec 30th - Jan 1st - NEW YEARS WEEKEND OF DANCING AND WORKSHOPS. TIDEWATER USA DANCE PRESENTS THE 14TH ANNUAL EVENT. Check out the details HERE. Cheap Hotel rates, and Free parking (You must self-park and have your parking ticket validated at the dance events.) Reservations for this event sell out EVERY year, but if you want to take a chance - or do a stand-up, walk-in guests can pay at the door (for all events except the dinner.)
~~ Every Weekend, either Friday or Saturday " DanceSport VA"
Cost is
$8.00pp or $10.00 w/Roberto. Call 473-3267 inquiries
"AT" dancesportva(DOT)com or
visit http://www.dancesportva.com . Studio Party with 1/2 hour
dance Lesson included lesson from 8-8:30 - email
dancesportva_onnie "AT " cox.net
http://www.dancesportva.com/ for more information. - Call 473-3267 for full details. Intermediate
dance lesson - 8pm -
8:30pm Mixed Social Dance - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Refreshments provided by DanceSport
$8.00 per person. This is a very large dance floor with ample opportunity
to move around the floor.
~~ Every Saturday " A Time to Dance" Studio Party - Lesson at 8:00 then dance until 11pm. $8.00 each covers lesson, dancing and refreshments. Studio Party 8:30 - 11:00 - Refreshments and Free Swing dance lesson included - 8:00 per person. Call 490-8999 for details www.atimetodanceonline.com
~~Saturday, Nov 19th - Parents Without Partners (PWP) Chapter 216 Dance. Our dances are usually held at the Moose Lodge, 1045 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, (Click for map) from 8pm to midnight. All dances are non-smoking (smoking area outside), with cash bar, with a DJ. There is an orientation at 7pm for any persons interested in joining our group, but it is not required in order to attend the dance. Bring your friends! Info #: (757) 498-2666. Email: spovb216"AT"yahoo(DOT)com (Munged email addressed prevent spammers from "harvesting" them. Please copy and fix to look like a normal email (somebody@somewhere.com)) website: http://groups.msn.com/singleparentschapter216. Our dances offer a variety of music - current stuff, rock & roll, a little bit of country, a couple of line dances...Dress is fairly casual, most men are in slacks, button shirts, but some are in jeans. Women are usually in slacks/blouses, or dresses. All dances are open to the public.
~~Saturday Nov 19th - DanceSport VA Country-Western & Swing Dance for Couples, Partner & Line Dancing. Intermediate Two Step Lesson at 8pm then dance until 11pm - $8.00. THIS WILL BE A BENEFIT DANCE, WITH ALL PROFITS BEING DONATED TO RED CROSS. Studio Party with 1/2 hour dance Lesson included lesson from 8-8:30 - email dancesportva_onnie "AT " cox.net http://www.dancesportva.com/ for more information. - Call 473-3267 for full details. Intermediate dance lesson - 8pm - 8:30pm Mixed Social Dance - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Refreshments provided by DanceSport $8.00 per person. This is a very large dance floor with ample opportunity to move around the floor.
~~Saturday Nov 19th - Tidewater Swing Dance Club (TSDC) monthly dance The Tidewater Swing Dance Club is offering all three levels of West Coast Swing instruction, on two upcoming Saturday's, at Doug High Dance Studio. Doug High Dance Studio is located in the 2nd floor of a small strip mall at 2603 West Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Va., 23666 (Take your pick - it's in Hampton, but some think it is in Newport News VA) (Click HERE for a map to Doug High Dance Studio in Hampton / Newport News VA) Everybody HATES the stairs, but loves the dance floor! Only 15 minutes from either tunnel! Saturday, November 19th - All day "Fundamentals for West Coast Swing" Fundamentals for West Coast Swing 4-hour series (All in one day!). Class 1 - 9:30am - 10:30, Class 2 - 11:00 - 12:00. Lunch Break (We'll all head across the street to Sammy's) Class 3 - 1:30 - 2:30 Class 4 - 3:00 - 4:00. $20 TSDC Members and $24 for Non-members for all four classes! If you've taken this series from Steve before, you can take any or all of it again for FREE!! This is our Level 1 series and will start at the very beginning. You'll learn frame, connection, the basic 6-beat patterns, connecting the 6 beat rhythm pattern with the music, and (if we're lucky) the basic 8-beat whip. All classes emphasize lead and follow technique. You're not just learning patterns, you're learning to dance! There will be plenty of time for practice and individual attention too. This class is a must for anyone wanting to learn WCS or is having difficulty with the dance. Learn correctly from the beginning! For the first time, our "Fundamentals for West Coast Swing" 4-hour series will be taught in one day! Even though Doug High's is convenient to the southside, those driving over will only have to travel once for all 4 classes!
~~Saturday, Nov 19th - 3rd Saturday of the Month: Contra Dancing at St
John Lutheran Church, Norfolk, VA. Introductory dance lessons 7:00 dance
8:00 - 11:00 cost $7.00. Info: (757) 930-4253 890-1190 423-2361.
Caller Gwyn Williams, Live music by Orion
Directions
to Contra Dance at St John Lutheran Church (
http://www.norfolk.folkdancer.com/Locations.htm#St%20John ).
Sponsored by TRADiN (TRAditional
Dance in Norfolk) TRADiN is under the auspices of Tidewater
Community Dance Council, INC.
~~Saturday Dec 3rd - DanceSport VA mix of mostly Ballroom, Latin & Swing along with some good country Two-Stepping and a few Pattern partner dances. FREE Dance Lesson at 8pm then dance until 11pm - $8.00. THIS WILL BE A BENEFIT DANCE, WITH ALL PROFITS BEING DONATED TO
THE LOCAL HUMANE SOCIETY. Studio Party with 1/2 hour dance Lesson included lesson from 8-8:30 - email dancesportva_onnie "AT " cox.net http://www.dancesportva.com/ for more information. - Call 473-3267 for full details. Intermediate dance lesson - 8pm - 8:30pm Mixed Social Dance - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Refreshments provided by DanceSport $8.00 per person. This is a very large dance floor with ample opportunity to move around the floor.~~Saturday Dec 10th - The Tidewater Swing Dance Club's (TSDC) Swingin' Christmas Dinner-Dance will be on Saturday, December 10th at DanceSport VA. There will be a great buffet (cooked by our members!) starting at 6:00 and a lesson at 7:00. All for an incredible low price! Only $10 for TSDC Members, $15 Non-Members. $5 for full-time students and non-dancing family and friends! We started passing out flyers on Saturday and we'll be advertising more soon. Mark your calendars!!
~~Saturday Dec 17th - December 17th is DanceSport VA Studio Christmas Party. 8:00 PM-10:30 PM. Come celebrate the season with us.
~~Saturday Dec 31st - Jan 1st - NEW YEARS WEEKEND OF DANCING AND WORKSHOPS. TIDEWATER USA DANCE PRESENTS THE 14TH ANNUAL EVENT. Check out the details HERE. Cheap Hotel rates, and Free parking (You must self-park and have your parking ticket validated at the dance events.) Reservations for this event sell out EVERY year, but if you want to take a chance - or do a stand-up, walk-in guests can pay at the door (for all events except the dinner.)
~~Every Sunday - Dance at Two Step Tidewater Dance, at "DanceSport VA" 6:30pm to 10pm - Walter & Judy's social dance - Beginner dance lesson at 6:30. We are having a group dance lesson prior to our Sunday Social Dance beginning with a beginner class at 6:30. At 7:00, we begin the party with a mix of Ballroom, Swing, Latin and Country Western. Refreshments served $5.00/ per person Call 483-9410 for information. Come early, come late but come out and take advantage of our social dance. $5.00 includes all. We are going to try more line dance toward the end of the dance. Bring your favorite music 'cause all my line dance music is OLD!
Sunday - Nov 20th - Two Step Tidewater Virginia Dance at DanceSport VA dance studio.Free Dance lesson at 6:30 PM, Beginner dance lesson - Dance from 7:00 Pm after until 11pm to Music for Ballroom, Latin, Swing, CW. Snacks included $5.00. Judy & I are having another fun dance! - American Rumba lesson at 6:30pm. Dance until 10pm. Still $5.00
All Two Step Tidewater activities will be held at DanceSport VA dance studio.
~~ Every Sunday - Roberto USUALLY (Click to check it out - sometimes they cancel) plays for dancing at Ft. Monroe Officers Club Sunday Brunch Dance. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ph. 788-5656 Fort Monroe, Hampton VA (Old Town Phoebus) - (Click for a map to Ft. Monroe in Hampton Va (Phoebus VA)). Some fantastic deal! You pay for the dancing, and they give you the brunch and champagne for free - OR - you can pay for the Champagne-Brunch, and dance for free... Come early, the buffet sometimes gets a little stale late in the day. You can dance off the meal, and there will still be plenty of time to get from the buffet to our regular Sunday Two Step Tidewater Dance. Roberto sez, "I hope you will continue to support my return to Ft. Monroe on Sundays. All you need to get on the base is your drivers license and vehicle registration. No club membership is required. If you need a reservation feel free to e mail me or call the club."
~~Sunday, Nov 20th - Roberto has nothing scheduled.
~~Sunday, Dec 31st - There will be NO Dance for Two Step Tidewater Virginia - We will all be attending the USA Dance New Years Eve Gala. See details below.
~~Sunday Dec 31st - Jan 1st - NEW YEARS WEEKEND OF DANCING AND WORKSHOPS. TIDEWATER USA DANCE PRESENTS THE 14TH ANNUAL EVENT. Check out the details HERE. Cheap Hotel rates, and Free parking (You must self-park and have your parking ticket validated at the dance events.) Reservations for this event sell out EVERY year, but if you want to take a chance - or do a stand-up, walk-in guests can pay at the door (for all events except the dinner.
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Daily Afternoon Dances (December 28th - 31st) Dancing 1:00pm - 4:00pm River Walk Room $ 13.00 ($5 Full Time Students w/ID).
Wednesday Night Dance (December 28th), Dancing 8:00 - 11:30 pm All Ballrooms. Main Ballroom: Country Western & Swing Theme Night with Music Provided by Fred Yancey. Traditional ballroom music in addition to the Country Western and Swing music. Professional, ProAm & Amateur/Amateur Exhibitions. Additional Ballrooms: Ballroom 2 - Argentine Tango Music (recorded music). Ballroom 3 - Salsa, West Coast Swing, Hustle (recorded music). Admission: $13.00 ($6.00 Students with school ID) Good for ANY or ALL of the Ballrooms. Singles Welcome!
Thursday Night Dinner Dance (December 29th), Dinner and Dancing (Reservations Required - Payment Deadline December 27, 2005. Full Table reservations (for 10) must be paid by November 29, 2005, otherwise they will be released. Dinner 7:00 - 8:30 pm w/special Dinner show for Dinner Guests. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dancing 7:30 - 11:30 pm. Music Provided by Roberto "El Romantico" and DJ Fred Yancey. Admission: $39.00 Dress is Semi-Formal/Formal and a Photographer will be available. Professional, ProAm & Amateurs Exhibitions. SPECIAL FEATURED PERFORMERS: FJ and Catherine Abaya. World Class Rhythm DanceSport Competitors. Walk-ins for Dancing and Exhibitions Only-Doors open at 8:30 pm. Admission: $25.00 ($20.00 Full Time Students with school ID). Singles Welcome! (Dance Hosts will be in attendance all evening at Single Tables) Open Seating.
Friday Night Dance (December 30th) Latin Theme Night. Dancing 8:00 - 11:30 pm. Main Ballroom: Latin Theme Night with Music Provided by Fred Yancey. Rumba, Salsa, Traditional ballroom music in addition to a mix of Professional, ProAm & Amateur/Amateur Exhibitions. Additional Ballrooms: Ballroom 2 - Argentine Tango Music (recorded music). Ballroom 3 - EC/WC Swing, Hustle, Lindy Hop (recorded music). Admission: $13.00 ($6.00 Students with school ID) Good for ANY or ALL of the Ballrooms. Singles Welcome!
Saturday Night - New Year's Eve Gala Dance (December 31st); Dancing 7:30 - 1:30 pm - Continuous Dancing to Music Provided by Roberto and by Fred Yancey. Attire: Semi-Formal (but attendees may dress formal) A Photographer will be available. Admission: $79.00 By Reservations Only - No Walk-ins - Payment Deadline December 29, 2005. Full Table reservations (for 10) must be paid by November 29, 2005, otherwise they will be released. Singles Welcome (Dance Hosts assigned to singles tables). Party Favors, Champagne Toast at Midnight, Hotel Style Buffet Breakfast (includes: 3 types juice, 5 types breakfast bread, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, bacon & sausage, black-eyed peas, coffee and tea). SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL SHOW By FJ and Catherine Abaya.
Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance (January 1st); Dancing: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Music Provided by Fred Yancey Admission: $13.00 ($6.00 Full Time Students with school ID). Singles Welcome!
Workshops (December 28th- January 1st) $13 each; multiple / early purchase discounts available. Wednesday -- 11:00 am - 5:15 pm
NOTES:
Thursday -- 9:30 am - 3:45 pm All Workshops are 75
minutes in length
Friday -- 9:30 am - 5:15 pm Private Lessons by
Workshop Instructors
Saturday -- 9:30 am - 2:15 pm by Appointment Only
Sunday -- 9:30 am - 12:15 pm Lunch may be purchased
on site
Competition-Grade Wood Dance Floors Totaling More
than 8,500 square feet
For Reservations or more information: Gay Octavo (757) 467-3601 E-Mail: ballroomdancers@cox.net WebSite: www.twcusabda.org
Roberto's Week: http://www.geocities.com/robertoinc/
Tidewater USABDA: http://www.twcusabda.org/ (a chapter of USA Dance Inc. )
Peninsula USABDA: http://www.twosteptidewater.com/usabda-pen.htm (a chapter of USA Dance Inc. )
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
MORE Dance Venue Links, click HERE
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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 - 473-3267
Country-Western, Swing, Latin and Ballroom
Dance every Sunday night unless notified 6:30pm to 10pm
Held at "DanceSport VA" (Note: We are NOT "DanceSport VA", we only rent space for our parties from them Check our links for them)
Arrowhead Drive - Va. Bch
1 Block East of Newtown Rd. - Off Princess Anne Road
Turn Just Past Big Al's Muffler
$5.00 per person
Basic Lesson, Three Hours of Smoke Free Dancing
Drink and munchies provided
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