Beginning level Swing dance class in SW Metro for Couples

Beginning level

Swing dance class

In SW Metro

For Couples

 

This is a beginning level class and we will start with the very basics.  We will help you (even those with two left feet) learn to dance by the end of this class.

Swing (East Coast Swing) is a great first dance for beginners to learn. 

** It is easy to learn the steps of Swing.
** It is easy to learn the concepts of partner dancing, including leading/following and making your partner look good on the dance floor, with Swing steps.

Swing is a very versatile dance, and can be danced to different types of music including Big Band Jazz, Classic Rock and Roll, Rat Pack/Frank Sinatra, Country Western, Top 40, and many movie soundtracks.  We will use different music in the class to help you learn to dance to a variety of music.

The lessons will be 4 Saturdays

10/26/13, 11/2/13, 11/9/13, 11/16/13
Field Trip (Dance outing with the group) to be planned in the class
Check in at 12:30,
Lesson from 12:45 to 2:45,
Optional social time with the group 3:00+

The four sessions are progressive series of classes.  So, in each class, we will review the steps from previous weeks, practice them, and then learn some new steps.

This class is designed for couples.  Bring your Spouse and/or Significant Other.  If you are single, you are welcome to join in the fun.  Please bring a partner to dance with.

This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.

Where

** SLP Middle School Cafeteria, 2025 Texas Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
** On Texas Avenue, just north of Cedar Lake Road and south of I-394, just west of Louisiana Avenue South and east of Highway 169
** Free parking in the visitor’s parking lot off Texas Avenue.  (On the first day, you can check out the back parking lot if that is more convenient to you.)
 
The cost for the lesson is $30/couple/class, and you can pay as you go if you so choose.
** But you can save $20 by paying $100/couple in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.
** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.
** If you are not satisfied with this class after first 15 minutes on first day, you can get a full refund and leave.

We hope to see you there! 

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind at dance987@yahoo.com so that we know to look for you.

Hangar Dance Review/Practice with Shared Supper B/4 Hangar Dance

Review and practice
** Beginning and advanced Swing dance steps the group has learned in the last few months
** Cha Cha Cha steps the group learned in May 2013
** Waltz steps the group learned in May 2013
** Dance the above steps with multiple partners to get ready for Hangar Dance that night.
** Check in at 1:45
** Lesson from 2:00 to 4:00
** Possibly go to a bar nearby after 4:10 to socialize (tabs on your own)

One of the student has offered to open up her home for a pre-party between the dance class and the Hangar Dance. So, for those who want to, you can
** Give her some money at the beginning of the class so that she can buy some sandwitches for the group.
** If you need to, make a stop to pick up beverages for the party before the Hangar Dance.
** Meet at her place for sociailzing, food, dance practice, etc.
** Go to the Hangar Dance after, which is only 10 minutes by car from her place

This class is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Where
** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413
** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club
** Free parking in the parking lot across 13th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east on University Avenue or on streets
** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis
** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/class, and you can pay as you go. (The expenses at the Hangar Dance and the pre-party are extra, please bring extra cash.)
** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.
** If you are not satisfied with this class after first 15 minutes in the first class, you can get a full refund and leave.

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind at dance987@yahoo.com so that we will look for you.

Cha Cha/Tango/Rumba/Waltz to get ready for Hangar Dance

The lessons will be 2 Saturdays 5/4/13 and 5/11/13

(No classes on 5/18/13 and 5/25/13)
Followed by Swing review on Saturday 6/1/13

Check in at 1:45,
Lesson from 2:00 to 4:00,
Practice time 4:00 to 4:10 (Optional)
Optional: Go to a bar nearby after 4:10 to socialize (tabs on your own)

For 2 Saturdays 5/4/13 and 5/11/13, we will learn beginning level steps in 2 to 4 new dances. Given what will be played at the Hanger Dance beyond Swing, we may want to learn Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Rumba, and Waltz.
(When you RSVP, please indicate your top 2 choices.)
On Saturday 6/1/13, we will review Swing steps we have learned before and time permitting, practice Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Rumba, and Waltz steps.

This class is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Where
** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413
** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club
** Free parking in the parking lot across 13th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east on University Avenue or on streets
** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis
** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/class, and you can pay as you go.
** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.
** If you are not satisfied with this class after first 15 minutes in the first class, you can get a full refund and leave.
We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind at dance987@yahoo.com so that we will look for you.

Advanced Swing dance

class to get ready for

Hangar Dance

The lessons will be 4 Saturdays

4/6/13, 4/13/13, 4/20/13, and 4/27/13

Check in at 1:45,
Lesson from 2:00 to 4:00,
Practice time 4:00 to 4:10 (Optional)
Optional: Go to a bar nearby after 4:10 to socialize (tabs on your own)

The Advanced Swing class will include more advanced moves in East Coast Swing as well as other styles of Swing dancing including West Coast Swing.

But you must have completed all 4 weeks of beginning level Swing class at Shift to attend this Advanced Swing class.

This class is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They canstart/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Where

** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413

** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club

** Free parking in the parking lot across 13th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east on University Avenue or on streets

** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis

** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/class, and you can pay as you go if you so choose.

** But you can save $10 by paying $50 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.

** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.

** If you are not satisfied with this class after first 15 minutes on 11/1/2012, you can get a full refund and leave.

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind at dance987@yahoo.com so that we can look for you.

Saturday dance lessons

Beginning level

Swing dance class

(Group outing to follow)

before the 

Advanced Swing class

The beginning lessons will be 4 Saturdays

3/2/13, 3/9/13, 3/16/13, 3/23/13

(Field Trip to be planned in the class, based on people's plans for Holy Thursday/Good Friday/Easter)

Check in at 1:45,
Lesson from 2:00 to 4:00,
Practice time 4:00 to 4:10 (Optional)
Optional: Go to a bar downstairs in the same building after 4:10 to socialize (tabs on your own)

Depending on the interest level, the Advanced Swing class will be after Easter and will include more advanced moves in East Coast Swing as well as other styles of Swing dancing including West Coast Swing. But you must complete this 4 week beginning level class to attend the Advanced class.

(For those who have completed all 4 weeks of a previous Swing class at Shift before might want to attend this 4 week beginning level class as a refresher and you can do so at half the cost. See below.)

This class is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us. Also, we many invite people from local Singles Clubs.)

Where

** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413

** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club

** Free parking in the parking lot across 13th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east on University Avenue or on streets

** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis

** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/class, and you can pay as you go if you so choose.

** But you can save $10 by paying $50 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.

** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.

** If you are not satisfied with this class after first 15 minutes on first night, you can get a full refund and leave.

(For those who completed all 4 weeks of a previous Swing class at Shift, you can save $30 by paying $30 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.)

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind at dance987@yahoo.com so that we know to look for you.

Advanced Swing dance class

The Advanced Swing class will include more advanced moves in East Coast Swing as well as other styles of Swing dancing including West Coast Swing.

But you must have completed 4 weeks of beginning level Swing class at Shift to attend this Advanced Swing class.

If you have completed 4 weeks of beginning level Swing class at Shift before, but need a refresher, please join us for the remaining beginning level Swing classes on 10/11/12 and 10/18/12 (same time and place).

The lessons will be 4 Thursdays

11/1/12, 11/8/12, 11/15/12, and 11/29/12

(no class on 11/22/12 Thanksgiving Day)

(Field Trip on 12/6/12 to be planned in the class)

Check in at 6:45,
Lesson from 7:00 to 9:00,
Practice time 9:00 to 9:10 (Optional)
Optional: Go to a bar downstairs in the same building after 9:10 to socialize (tabs on your own)

This class is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Where

** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413

** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club

** Free parking in the parking lot across 13^th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east on University Avenue or on streets

** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis

** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/class, and you can pay as you go if you so choose.

** But you can save $10 by paying $50 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.

** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind (dance987@yahoo.com) so that we will look for you.

Beginning level Swing dance class before the Advanced Swing class

Beginning level

Swing dance class before the

Advanced Swing class

The lessons will be 4 Thursdays

9/27/12, 10/4/12, 10/11/18, 10/18/12

(Field Trip on 10/25/12 to be planned in the class)

Check in at 6:45,
Lesson from 7:00 to 9:00,
Practice time 9:00 to 9:10 (Optional)
Optional: Go to a bar downstairs in the same building after 9:10 to socialize (tabs on your own)

The Advanced Swing class will start on 11/1/12 and will include more advanced moves in East Coast Swing as well as other styles of Swing dancing including West Coast Swing. But you must complete this 4 week beginning level class to attend the Advanced class.

(For those who have completed my 4 week beginning class before might want to attend this 4 week beginning level class as a refresher and you can do so at half the cost.)

This class is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Where

** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413

** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club

** Free parking in the parking lot across 13^th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east on University Avenue or on streets

** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis

** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/class, and you can pay as you go if you so choose.

** But you can save $10 by paying $50 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.

** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.

** If you are not satisfied with this class after first 15 minutes on 8/9/2012, you can get a full refund and leave.

(For those who completed all 4 weeks of a previous Swing class at Shift, you can save $30 by paying $30 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.)

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind (dance987@yahoo.com) so that we will look for you.

Beginning level Polka and Waltz dance class to get ready for Oktoberfest

The lessons will be 2 Thursdays

9/13/12 and 9/20/12

(Field Trip to the opening day of Oktoberfest at Gasthof in NE Minnepolis on 9/21/12 will be planned in the class)

Check in at 6:45,
Lesson from 7:00 to 9:00,
Practice time 9:00 to 9:10 (Optional)
Optional: Go to a bar downstairs in the same building after 9:10 to socialize (tabs on your own)

This class is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Where

** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413

** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club

** Free parking in the parking lot across 13th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east on University Avenue or on streets

** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis

** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/class, and you can pay as you go.

** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.

** If you are not satisfied with this class after first 15 minutes on 9/13/2012, you can get a full refund and leave.

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind (dance987@yahoo.com) so that we will look for you.

Beginning/Intermediate level Swing dance class to get ready for Hangar Dance

The lessons will be 4 Thursdays

8/9/12, 8/23/12, 8/30/12, 9/6/12

(Field Trip to the South St Paul Hanger Dance on 9/8/12 to be planned in class)

Check in at 6:45,
Lesson from 7:00 to 9:00,
Practice time 9:00 to 9:10 (Optional)
Optional: Go to a bar downstairs in the same building after 9:10 to socialize (tabs on your own)

This class is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

We will focus on East Coast Swing, the main dance danced at the Hanger Dance and many other places.

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Where

** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413

** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club

** Free parking in the parking lot across 13^th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east on University Avenue or on streets

** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis

** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/class, and you can pay as you go if you so choose.

** But you can save $10 by paying $50 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.

** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.

** If you are not satisfied with this class after first 15 minutes on 8/9/2012, you can get a full refund and leave.

(For those who completed all 4 weeks of a previous Swing class at Shift, you can save $30 by paying $30 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.)

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind (dance987@yahoo.com) so that we will look for you.

Beginning/Intermediate 4-week Salsa/Latin dance class, with field trip to a Salsa Club

The classes will be 4 Thursdays 7/12/12, 7/19/12, 7/26/12 and 8/2/12(Field Trip to be planned in class for weekend of 8/3/2012)Check in at 6:45,
Lesson from 7:00 to 9:00,
Practice time 9:00 to 9:10 (Optional)
Optional: Go to a bar downstairs in the same building after 9:10 to socialize (tabs on your own)

This class is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partnersfrequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

We will focus on two styles of Salsa dancing in this class (Mambo style and Cumbia style).

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Where** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club** Free parking in the parking lot across 13th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east on University Avenue or on streets** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/class, and you can pay as you go if you so choose.** But you can save $10 by paying $50 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.** If you are not satisfied with this class after first 15 minutes on 7/12/2012, you can get a full refund and leave.

(For those who completed all 4 weeks of a previous Salsa class at Shift, we will not spend any time on Merengue and Bachata in this class. Instead, we will spend time on the Cumbia style of Salsa, in addition to Mambo style of Salsa. You can save $30 by paying $30 in the first class to cover all 4 lessons.)

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to dance987@yahoo.com so that we can watch for you.

Country Dancing beginning level lessons with a field trip

Many people have been asking for some lessons in Country dancing. Also, in summer months, many parks and festivals will have Country bands for us to dance to.

So, in June, we are going to learn one or two Country partner dances (Country Two Step, and time permitting Country Three Step) and some popular Country line dances (Electric Slide, Cotton Eyed Joe/Sixteen Steps, etc.).

If you like to dance, please be sure to join us for these lessons even if you don't like the Country music. We will be dancing to the beat and ignoring the lyrics for most part.

Details
** The lessons will be 3 Thursdays 6/14/12, 6/21/12, and 6/28/12
** Check in at 6:45
** Lesson from 7:00 to 9:00
** Optional practice time from 9:00 to 9:10
** Optional socializing at Peacock Bar in the same building after 9:10

In the class, we will plan a group field trip for sometime after 6/28/2012. This could be a local nightclub with Country music or an outdoor event with Country music. Be sure to pass your ideas for field trip to Milind.

These lessons are designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

(This is a multi group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Location
** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413
** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club
** Free parking in the parking lot across 13th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east of University Avenue or on streets
** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis
** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/lesson, to be paid when you check in.
** You can pay $15/person/lesson as you go, or you can save $10 by paying $35/person on 6/14/12 to cover all three lessons
** Please bring cash (exact change please) or checks -- no credit cards.
** If you are not satisfied with this class after the first 15 minutes on June 14, you can get a full refund and leave.

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to dance987@yahoo.com to make sure we look for you.

Hanger Dance warmup, review, and Practice

Many of us will be going to the Blaine Hanger dance on 6/2/2012. But due to the Memorial Day long weekend, we will be rusty on our dancing.

So, in this single session event, we will

** Warm up our dancing muscles

** Review all the beginning and intermediate East Coast Swing moves we know.

** Practice those moves with a variety of partners.

Please note that this is a review and practice session, and no new steps will be taught. So, it is expected that you have already learned the Swing steps.

If you learned the Swing steps in the class that started on 4/19/2012 or on 1/19/2012, you are good to go. But if you learned Swing steps somewhere else, please check with Milind before signing up for this class.

Details

** Thursday 5/31/2012

** Check in at 6:45,
** Warmup/Review/Practice from 7:00 to 9:00

** For those of you who attended the Tango/Rumba/Cha Cha class, we will review/practice those dances from 9:00 to 9:15. We will get a chance to dance those dances at the Hanger Dance.

Optional: Go to the Peacock bar downstairs in the same building after 9:00/9:15 to socialize (tabs on your own)

This session is designed for singles. So, we will be rotating partners frequently to make sure that nobody is without a partner for long. You get to meet and dance with most everybody of opposite gender in the group.

Couples and partnered people are more than encouraged to join us. They can start/end with their partners, but change partners in-between.

(This is a multi-group activity. So, people from other groups will join us.)

Location

** Shift Fitness and Massage, 1304 University Ave NE #302, Minneapolis, MN 55413

** Above Erte restaurant (entrance on University Avenue) and across University from 331 Club

** Free parking in the parking lot across 13^th Avenue from Peacock Lounge or in City Parking lot half a block east of University Avenue or on streets

** One block north of Broadway and University in north east Minneapolis

** A couple of miles north of downtown Minneapolis and a couple of miles east of I-94

The cost for the lesson is $15/person/lesson, to be paid when you check in.

Please bring cash (exact change please) or
checks -- no credit cards.

Each night we have 8 or more people there,
Tammy plans to do a drawing. The winner has the option of one hour of therapeutic massage or one hour of 1on1 physical fitness training.

We hope to see you there!

Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join in the fun.

Please RSVP to Milind (dance987@yahoo.com) so that we will know to look for you.