Please keep the night of April 7 free. The plan is to go to a tango event in Richmond. It will be a Sunday night so not like the usual events we go to. But it will still be a good chance to dance tango in a social context. And given we are doing it now in group class, it's good timing.
Speaking of group class, please note the following:
Now as a reminder for group classes this week:
Finally - we will have class next Monday See you on the dance floor Clint
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First off, group dance lessons this week:
• Monday 7:30pm Street Latin - Argentine tango (a classic dance all should know) • Tuesday 6:30pm Latin American - Samba (a very fun high energy dance) • Wednesday 7:30pm Swing and R'n'R - West Coast Swing (the dance of improvisation) • Thursday 6:30pm Ballroom - Waltz (the classic ballroom dance) Note, that this is a new cycle so a great time to get back into group classes if you have not done them for a while. Also, a great time for any friends you have who are thinking about trying out dance. Secondly, the next awards night is getting close – 1 May 2024. If you are a student going for any award, then your teacher will be confirming your dances and fees this week. And I will be contacting you soon to confirm the schedule. If you would like to come and watch, or if you have friends and family who would like to support you going for your awards, then secure tickets here - https://www.destinedance.com.au/store/p40/May_2024_Awards_night_-_Destine_Dance.html. The price includes watching the awards, a dance fun and easy dance lesson, pizza, and social dancing. The bar will be open with excellent prices – it always makes for a good night. See you on the dance floor Clint This Saturday we will be checking out Groove Dimension. They are a very good band - I have seen them before and ideal for cha cha, jive, swing and more. Details are:
You can read more here - www.facebook.com/events/387410523651513 - note that this will be a popular event so we will likely do a lot of dancing in the foyer like we have before. Let me know if you are coming so I can organise a table. There was about 15 of us last time so it's good to be able to secure something together. This is also the last week of the current dance cycle. We will be doing:
This is the last week of the cycle so if you have been coming along, then stick at it so you can enjoy the week that offers you the best dance experience. If you have not been for a while, then next week is the ideal time to jump in. Starting on Monday 18th March we will be doing:
In the future, we are considering doing a break week between cycles so that we can spend time on dances that we do not do very often or are not suited to a full 6 week cycle, or maybe just one that has not been done for a while and not likely to be done soon. Give thought to any dance you have not done for a wile and would like to. See you on the dance floor Clint For those who were there last Thursday, you know most of the details. For those who were not, here are the ones you need to know:
These injuries can happen in dance. But we would still like to minimise the frequency and severity. One way to minimise both is to ensure that you dance as instructed. Ballroom is, despite what many might assume, the most dangerous of partner dances - if lifts and dips are excluded. That is why, in class, we talk so much about the right frame to ensure that people dance with the right alignment and connection. Therefore, please, when you are next in dance class, focus on ensuring you always dance with the right embrace. Never, let the figure compromise the embrace. If you can't do the figure without compromising the embrace, then do not dance the figure. The same goes for your partner. If you feel unsafe dancing with them, then ask (if following) or say (if leading) that only simple figures will be done. You are entitled to choose not to dance with someone if you feel unsafe with them or if you feel they are not safe for themselves. Another way to minimise both the frequency and severity of an injury to the foot is to wear proper footwear. Closed toe shoes (ballroom ladies shoes are closed toe - while Latin ladies shoes may be open toed) will prevent your toe nail from catching on another shoe. Suede soles (in the case of leads especially) lack the grip and geometry to catch a toe nail should it be exposed. Also, the soft soles allow less pressure to be placed on a partners foot should you stand on in. And the thinner sole gives a person a better sensation of what is underfoot so your instinct to lift your foot - and prevent injury to another if you apply pressure to their foot - can be better utilised. Therefore, if you have been dancing for some time, then you should have proper dance shoes and dance with a proper frame. And, regardless of how long you have been dancing for, ensure you are dancing within your and and your partner's ability. Thank you for reading this and now choosing to take action to ensure your own and other dancers' safety. Did you know that there are two major events coming up. One in two weeks and the other in two months.
But first, group classes for this week:
And remember that the first awards night for the year is on May 1. Check with your teacher this week about it. I will also soon be setting up a link on the website so that friends and family - and of course all others who are not going for an award - can get a ticket to come along. See you on the dance floor Clint |
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