If you were at class on Thursday, then you might recall me saying we would not have a Thursday class this week. However, the reason for this cancellation has evaporated. So we can cancel that cancellation. The group classes this week are:
After this week, we start a new cycle in group classes: Salsa, Cha cha, Rock and roll, and slow Foxtrot. If you have not been going to group classes and waiting for the best time to jump in, then this is it. Also, if you know someone who has been wanting to learn to dance, then the 4 week intro offer is ideal for them. So share this link - https://www.destinedance.com.au/intro-4weeks.html. See you on the dance floor Clint
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Dance event this Saturday
Remember that we have the 80s dance and trivia event this Saturday at the Carnegie Dutch Club. Details here - www.facebook.com/events/1515711269233680. Let me know if you are coming, if you have not already, so I can book a table for us all. It will be a chance to dance some, Jive, Lindy Hop, Rock and Roll, and Blues - maybe even some Cha cha. It was a fun time last time so should be this time too. Do you know people wanting to learn to dance? If you know anyone who is thinking about learning to dance, then let them know about our next 4 week program that starts on 30 October. You can share this link with them - https://www.destinedance.com.au/intro-4weeks.html Group classes This is the last week of the current cycle:
And then on the 30th, when we start the next cycle, we will teach:
See you on the dance floor Clint First off, group classes this week:
A new cycle will start in a few weeks (30 October). We will then be teaching:
But the week before that (23 October), we will teach some specifics styles: Son, Cha cha, Charleston and social Foxtrot. The reason for this, so we can cover some dances suited to the 1920s styles likely to be danced at the Gatsby party on the 28th of October. If you want to dress up and dance to classic live big band music, then make sure you get your ticket - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1091741. And mention Destine Dance when asked if you are with a group so we will all be on the same table. But before then, we can return to the Carnegie Dutch Club for a night with Blush - https://www.facebook.com/events/1515711269233680. We have been to one of their nights before. Dancing, trivia and fun times. We had a good time then, so I expect we will have a good time at the next night as well. Let me know if you will join me - so I know what size table to book. See you on the dance floor Clint Nothing very exciting this time. So first a reminder of the group classes this week:
Thanks to everyone who came to the bachata event on the weekend gone. It was a fun night and it was good to see everyone (including the beginner dancers) enjoy a night of dance. The next event currently on the calendar is the Gatsby night - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1091741. If you have not booked your ticket, then do so. And mention Destine Dance when you are asked if you are part of a group so you are on our table. In preparation for this night, we will do a special week of group classes focused on dances suited to the theme: Charleston, cha cha and social foxtrot. See you on the dance floor Clint First off, a reminder about the group classes this week:
This Saturday a group of us from Destine Dance will be going to a Bachata event - www.facebook.com/events/842317153919160 The last time was fun so if you want to come along again, then let me know - just so we have a sense of numbers. This is a major event so it should be even more fun. Finally, the EOY will finish up late December. The plan was to finish up mid December, but due to a few unforeseen issues, we have had to delay things. Therefore, the final awards night for 2023 will be on 21 December 2023. This will also be the last event for the year so put this in your calendar now. On top of that, because December has so much going on, there might be a number of lessons we will not run as usual. Be ready for some crazy times. See you on the dance floor Clint We have some news for you, but first, the group classes this week:
Now for the new stuff. A new teacher I am looking at getting another make instructor in soon - just organising the details with him. So if you are a female student who has been looking to start or get back into privates, then we should be able to help you out soon. Wheelchair dancing I have organised training in wheelchair dancing for our teachers. Hopefully this will become part of what Destine Dance offers. And we have room for others in the course. If you happen to know any dance teachers who would like to expand their skill set into wheelchair dancing, then let them know and ask them to contact me. See you on the dance floor Last week was quite a week. We had the awards night on Wednesday - which was one of the most successful based on the grades people earned. And we had the photo shoot on Thursday night - which was certainly a positive experience for those who like to be in front of the camera (I am sure that we will learn about when the images are posted and I will let you know when that happens).
This week we still have some action. First off, the group classes:
Note that there is no class on Wednesday. This is due to the venue on being available. If you normally have a private on this night, then you might want to go to the other group classes to keep up the dance practice. Also, let me know if this causes an issue for your subscription. Wednesday night might be a major part of the classes you usually do. I can make adjustments to compensate. It has been a while since we have had a social event. Thus, it is good news that the Party Animals will be performing at the venue this Sunday - https://www.facebook.com/events/323156846781013. Let me know if you are going - I will add you to our table. It will be a chance to dance jive, blues, Lindy Hop, R'n'R, and maybe some cha cha. Also, remember the Gatsby party in October - https://www.lifesaball.com.au/events/vip-save-the-date/. This will be a chance to dress up in 1920s style and dance to a live big band - not something that happens often. When you book, mention Destine Dance when asked to note the group you are with. That way we will all be on the same table. Thus far, it is me and a number of women. I will do my best to dance with all of them, but I am still just one man. It would be good to have more men come along - spread the word to men you know who would like to join me at a table with a number of women. There has also been, as those who have been to the group classes know, more women than men of late. So if you are a man who has not been to group classes of late, then come by this week - and the next and the next and the next. See you on the dance floor Clint There is a bit going on this week so take your time to read this to get across everything.
First off, we start a new cycle of group classes this week. So it's an ideal time to start back at the group classes if you have been away for a bit. The dance styles we are doing in the new cycle are:
Remember it is the awards this Wednesday. They run from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. If you want to attend to watch, because you are not doing them, and be part of the quick after party, which includes pizza, then secure your ticket here - https://www.destinedance.com.au/store/p38/Sep2023Awards.html And finally, there will be a media crew in at the Thursday group class. They will be getting imagery for a promo. They of course only want good looking images so if you are in any media, then you will look good. Still, if you do not want to be in any media, then they will work around you. See you on the dance floor Clint Steele I understand that sometimes you need a break from dance. You have other things to do. Or, sometimes, you just want to do nothing. And then after that, you're ready to come back.
So please know that if you ever want to take a break and then come back later on, then I am totally cool with that. We are rather full at the moment with privates, but we will also do our best to accommodate you if you are keen to come back now. And you always have the option of group classes. The new cycle will be starting next week (on the 4th) and we will be doing the following styles:
And remember that we have the awards coming up, if you are going to come along as an observer, then get your ticket here - https://www.destinedance.com.au/store/p38/Sep2023Awards.html. Secure these soon so you can attend (note that attendance does not come with other packages) and I can organize catering. See you on the dance floor Clint Steele As mentioned last week (and shared in the group) we have now organised for a group booking at the Gatsby Night in October. It's going to be a great night of music, dressing up in 1920's style (a bit better than the 2020's style to be honest), and dance.
You can book your ticket here - https://www.lifesaball.com.au/events/vip-save-the-date/. When you do, you will be asked if you are part of a group. Type "Destine Dance" and you will be part of the group booking. There's already 4 of us booked so join in. By the time of this event, we would have done some Jive, Lindy Hop, Cha cha, waltz and slow Foxtrot in group class. These are dances likely suited to the night so you well be well prepared. Speaking of group class: • Monday 7:30pm Street Latin - Merengue (a fun and sexy dance that is easy to learn) • Tuesday 6:30pm Latin American - Samba (a fun dance expressing the energy of carnival) • Wednesday 7:30pm Swing and R'n'R - Blues (practically by definition, the coolest of all the dances) • Thursday 6:30pm Ballroom - Standard tango (the ballroom dance that once dominated the world) This is week 5 so stick at it to enjoy what you have learned thus far. Soon we will be doing: • Kizomba • Jive • West Coast Swing • Waltz So if you are looking to jump in when the next cycle starts, then get ready. If you are not getting to all the group classes, then get your teacher to go over dances for the Gatsby night in your private lessons. But after you have prepared for the awards. I have emailed people about the details so make sure you got the email if you are going for an awards. Speaking of the awards. If you are not going for an award, but want to attend, then you can secure your ticket here - https://www.destinedance.com.au/store/p38/Sep2023Awards.html. $15 to support others, get a dance lesson and get some pizza. The bar will also be open - so a good night. Things will finish by 7:30pm in time for group class. See you on the dance floor Clint |
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