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First off, group classes this week (The first week of the current 6 week cycle):
Second, thanks to all those who did the survey. You can see a write up of the results here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1laR8jt-2wMSEVDVj6OB4zixKIoVrG-hR2iQzYIGDJ64/edit?usp=sharing In response to the results, we will now have two teachers in each group class. It will be me and Alicia on Mondays and Tuesdays. Kevin will take the lead on Wednesdays and I also will be there. And then on Thursday it will be me and Peter (who you might recall from last week if you were there - we are still working on his profile, but take a look here - https://www.destinedance.com.au/peter.html - he is new so he has space if you want private lessons). Also, we will now be demanding that you wear suitable shoes in group class or otherwise dance in socks. In addition, we will put more effort into developing physicality and musicality in all classes. Finally, we will keep on putting effort into maintaining all the things you said you like about the studio. I am hopeful that these new efforts will mean you get even more out of your experience at Destine Dance. See you on the dance floor Clint
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First off - classes this week:
Second, Kevin (who, you would know via the Facebook group, recently won the Open Male Intermediate Pro-Am World Champion last month) will be taking over the studio in 2025 - as I step away. The plan is to keep running things as they are. For the rest of this year, while I am still here, things will certainly remain the same - apart from Kevin becoming more involved so there is a smooth transition. We want this to be seamless for you - and in fact we want it to be a chance to make things even better! That's a reason for you, if you have not yet, to fill out the survey on what you would like from the studio in the future - https://forms.gle/YZi9YSnZrKxJshQj6. If you are one of the many people who has contributed thus far, then thank you - the results to date have been most interesting. Finally, remember the ball this Saturday night - https://www.facebook.com/events/2197230953985856. We hope to run more of these in the future so you have more opportunities to use your dance abilities the way they were intended. See you on the dance floor Clint There is a bit in this update, but it is important so please take your time to read it all. It should only take about 2-3 minutes. THE AWARDS Well done to all who went for the awards. And thanks to those who came to support them and enjoy the fun of the night. If you did go for the awards, and there is anything erroneous with your trophies or certificates, then please let me know. We can get it corrected. I am also in the process of posting the videos of the night on an unlisted playlist. You can see it here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyGvt2y5z1menhfL-0BAYd4t07psYBpX8. Let me know if you see any footage of yourself that you are not happy with. Thanks again to Richard Bence Productions ([email protected] 0418121529) for all the videography and photography. And thanks to Andrea who baked cupcakes. Also, some asked about the Pizza. It was from Bubba Pizza in Elwood https://www.facebook.com/bubbapizza. MORE PROFICIENCY CLASSES Please let me know if you would be interested in a proficiency group class. It would be on Wednesday at 8:30pm. You would have seen students get their awards at the last awards night after doing the last course. So if you are looking for an option to do awards, then let me know. We are still working out the styles we will teach so you can also suggest some. GROUP CLASSES The classes this week are:
The next cycle starts 16 September:
NOW FOR THE BIG NEWS My girlfriend Sophie is pregnant. And our baby is due in March next year. This means that I will not have time to put as much effort into the studio as I do now. Thus, there will likely be changes next year. I am already talking to the teachers about one of them taking over so that Destine Dance can continue to run in the New Year (see the next section). I can however assure that for the rest of this year, the studio will continue to run as planned. And we will still be trying to expand so that we can offer you more people to dance with and more things to do. DESTINE DANCE IN 2025 To make plans for giving you the best studio possible we want to know more about what is important to you. Please take the time to fill out this survey about what you enjoy most at the studio - https://forms.gle/fq4sKGPPaB9obqUg7. OPEN DAY This Sunday is the open day at the studio venue. There will be live music, bowls, Capoeira will hopefully be there, and Destine Dance will be there to try to get more people involved. We will be running a dance class for half an hour and then dancing to the band. There is no cost. And it would be great if you could come along to encourage others there to learn dance with us. MORE CASUAL PRIVATE LESSON SLOTS I still have some slots where I can take private lessons. If you would like to have some private lessons to work on key attributes, and accelerate your learning, then send me a message so we can organise something for you. SUSBSCRIPTIONS There was meant to be a pause in the subscriptions last week, but it seems this did not happen. Therefore, I will pause the charges for this week. Please let me know if you have been overcharged so we can correct it. THE SPRING BALL The next major event on the calendar is the spring ball - www.facebook.com/events/2197230953985856. Make sure you get your tickets so can register the songs you wish to dance to. It will be a good night and one you will be glad you went to. See you on the dance floor Clint Hi {!firstname_fix},
It's been 3 weeks of the current group class cycle. The lessons this week are:
It's less than two weeks to the awards. Get your tickets here - https://www.destinedance.com.au/store/p40/August_2024_Awards_night_-_Destine_Dance.html - if you need to. I have been asked about kosher meals - I will get something from Glick's or elsewhere similar if needed - so don't let that stop you inviting friends or family. The schedule for the night is:
We will also pause the group classes schedule for that week so we can work on other styles if you like. Let me know of any rarer styles you would like to try or even if you would like to stick with what we have been doing. It's about 4 weeks to the spring ball. Get your tickets here - https://www.destinedance.com.au/store/p42/springball2024.html And it took less than a week for one of the new shoe brushes to go missing. Please check your shoe bag and such to see if it is there. Cleaning the shoes each lesson has been good for the floor so thanks to all who have been helping with that. See you on the dance floor. Clint Steele As you have guessed this blog post is a reminder of some key etiquette aspects of dance.
First off, winter is coming to an end, That means warmer weather, and a greater chance of sweat. That in turn means body odour. So please start getting back into the summer habits of ensuring you are pleasant to dance with. Second, private lesson cancellations. It is also that time of year where people can become ill, and need to cancel a class. We understand this, but please do try to give us as much notice as possible. 48 hours is the standard. Third, more a reminder, please clean your shoes prior to lessons if they seem to need it. I have bought some extra brushes for this purpose. They are quite firm so you need not be vigorous with them to clean your shoes. Group lessons this week (we are in the third week of the cycle):
Finally, Remember your tickets for the awards night (https://www.destinedance.com.au/store/p40/August_2024_Awards_night_-_Destine_Dance.html)and the spring ball (https://www.destinedance.com.au/store/p42/springball2024.html). See you on the dance floor Clint ReplyForward Before we talk about shoes and other things, the group classes this week are:
Now about your shoes. Investigations have revealed that shoes are a major contributor to unclean floors at the studio. The floors are cleaned on Mondays, but then on the other days, debris is leaving shoes, and being left on the floor. The shoes likely picked up the debris on the other days (as the floor naturally builds up more debris). So, while the floors are being cleaned, the effort is undermined by the debris collected on shoes during the other days. Therefore, please make it a habit to clean your shoes when you arrive at the studio. You can use the brush we have there. This assumes you are wearing dance shoes with suede soles – if you have regular shoes, then please just do your best to wipe them when you arrive. This way, we can all enjoy a clean floor. This Sunday. Thanks to those who have said they want to come to the event at the studio venue this Sunday. Details:
Now let’s talk about the awards. I have ordered the trophies for the awards night so please make sure you have been contacted if you are doing the awards to confirm details. Also:
Next, the social night coming up on September 14. Tickets are already being bought, but get yours here if you have not yet - www.destinedance.com.au/store/p42/springball2024.html. This is a night where you do nothing but dance and dance the styles you want to dance. Finally, an open day. The Elsternwick Park Sports Club (the organisation that manages the venue where we have our classes) is having an open day on September 8. Entry will be free and Destine Dance will be doing two things:
See you on the dance floor Clint First up, group classes this week. It's a new cycle so now is a great time to start with them or get back into them if you have been wanting to. The dances this time are:
Second, awards are getting closer - 28 August 2024. Make sure that:
Third, let's talk social dancing. Make sure you secure your ticket for the spring ball on September 13 - www.destinedance.com.au/store/p42/springball2024.html. Thanks again if you are one of the people who has already bought a ticket. I have also noticed that it has been a while since we have seen a live band at the venue. So let me know if you want to join us on a table at this event on the Sunday of August 11 - https://www.facebook.com/events/791883249561947. These events are always a great way to see the weekend out. See you on the dance floor Clint This is the last week of the current cycle:
Note Wednesday! Next week we will teach:
Also, I have another 4 week intro program for anyone you know who has not danced with us before, but is interested in trying - https://www.destinedance.com.au/intro-4weeks.html. I am not promoting this anywhere else - only through established contacts - so they should be reasonably small sized classes for this cycle. Remember that the awards are coming up - 28 August. Your teacher should talk to you this week about confirming your details for the awards - if you are doing them. I will also soon set up tickets for guests - watch this space. And again - remind me if you want to do an exhibition with another student. Finally, people have already started buying their tickets for the spring ball in September - https://www.facebook.com/events/2197230953985856 - thanks if you are on of the early birds who are well organised. See you on the dance floor Clint As you would have seen on the FB group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/DestineDance, Destine Dance is putting on a spring ball for the first time. You can get all the details here - https://www.facebook.com/events/2197230953985856/. This will be night dedicated to dance and socialising - what Destine Dance has always been about. So secure your ticket to enjoy a night of social dance - and to the music you choose.
The group classes this week are:
Finally, as a heads-up, we will not have classes on the 24th of July. The venue is not free then. See you on the dance floor Clint After a couple weeks of outings, we are having a quiet one this week.
It's the 4th week of the group class cycle:
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