This year is a little different......the Advanced Class has been doing 4 weeks of each dance for about 3 years now and really seem to love it. Guess they have been extolling the virtues of that extra time, because this year for the first time my 2 Intermediate classes are also trying the 4-week format. By the time you get to these levels you are officially "hooked on dance" and committed to learning. I think everyone will see the benefit by the end of the year, but we are having to squeeze in classes because of the holidays. Thanks to everyone for pulling together and getting it done!!
And since the holidays are fast approaching.......please don't forget that a great gift idea for any dancer is a new pair of dance shoes. Try Saratoga Dance or you can order shoes online. I ordered shoes from a company in CA and wasn't pleased. Try a company a little closer and see if you have better luck. Tic Tac Toe is always popular, and any dance supply store will carry jazz shoes or character shoes. This is a good option for anyone buying dance shoes for the first time, since the investment is smaller than from the well-known ballroom dance shoe suppliers. I even have students who have ordered shoes from Old Pueblo Traders and were very pleased. You'll notice that many of the dancers come in to class with dance sneakers, especially made for ballroom class. Not too stylish to wear to a dance, but perfect for practicing in class ---- just make sure they have suede on the bottom. You have many many options.
AND --- for family or friends who would like to try dance for the first time, I have Gift Certificates available. Beginners Class resumes Friday, January 7th at 7 pm. Or give them a private hour of instruction......up to you!!
Other Gift Ideas and Stocking Stuffers:
A new shoe tote, personalized water bottle to bring to class, shoe brush, heel caps for those expensive dance shoes, dance tees, a journal for dance notes, and of course CD's. Men take note --- we ladies love to twirl and a skirt that flows is always appreciated!!! The Black Tie Dinner Dance is coming up in a couple months ---- how about a gift certificate for a new dress? With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, sometimes the best thing is a quiet evening at home......how about an IOU for a Romantic Evening of Dinner and Dancing? Make his favorite meal and serve it by candlelight, roll up the rug, and dance to some of your favorite songs.
Hope this has helped give you ideas for your own special someone.......wishing you the warmest of holidays!!!! Peace and Joy to all.......Jan
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