Swing into Spring
Swing Dance Workshops and Evening Dance with The White Hots
Saturday April 4, 2009
Want to learn to swing dance? Already know the basics and want to learn more? ASDN will be hosting dance workshops in the morning and afternoon on Sat. April 4th in East Coast Swing with Ithaca's Cindy Overstreet. Megan Staffel, co-founder of ASDN said, "Cindy was a big hit at our Oct. dance and we are bringing her back by popular demand to teach again in Alfred. As always, beginners are most welcome and no partner is needed".
The morning class will focus on the fundamentals of East Coast Swing, or Jitterbug, This class will start at the beginning. As the morning progresses the emphasis will be on partnering and connection. This class is for beginners (no previous experience is needed) and moderately experienced dancers. The morning session runs from 9:30am to 12:15 pm. There will be plenty of breaks.
The afternoon class will move on from the basic steps and will focus on the why and how of moves that look cool and feel good. This class requires either the morning class, or some experience with basic swing moves. The afternoon session runs from 2:00 to 5:15 pm and will also have plenty of breaks.
Graham Marks, co-founder of ASDN said, " As an organization we are really pleased to be a recipient of a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Cattaraugus Arts Council. Because our classes are funded in part by this grant we are able to offer the classes at a really affordable rate. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to start dancing or for experienced dancers to learn more."
Saturday April 4, 2009
Want to learn to swing dance? Already know the basics and want to learn more? ASDN will be hosting dance workshops in the morning and afternoon on Sat. April 4th in East Coast Swing with Ithaca's Cindy Overstreet. Megan Staffel, co-founder of ASDN said, "Cindy was a big hit at our Oct. dance and we are bringing her back by popular demand to teach again in Alfred. As always, beginners are most welcome and no partner is needed".
The morning class will focus on the fundamentals of East Coast Swing, or Jitterbug, This class will start at the beginning. As the morning progresses the emphasis will be on partnering and connection. This class is for beginners (no previous experience is needed) and moderately experienced dancers. The morning session runs from 9:30am to 12:15 pm. There will be plenty of breaks.
The afternoon class will move on from the basic steps and will focus on the why and how of moves that look cool and feel good. This class requires either the morning class, or some experience with basic swing moves. The afternoon session runs from 2:00 to 5:15 pm and will also have plenty of breaks.
Graham Marks, co-founder of ASDN said, " As an organization we are really pleased to be a recipient of a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Cattaraugus Arts Council. Because our classes are funded in part by this grant we are able to offer the classes at a really affordable rate. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to start dancing or for experienced dancers to learn more."
In the evening there will be a dance with live music with a six-piece ensemble, The White Hots, from Rochester. Graham says, "This is a great dance band that really swings, a group of accomplished musicians that play the classic swing hits. It is impossible to stay in your seat". The dance goes from 7:30 to 10 pm.
All events are in the newly restored ballroom on the second floor of the Alfred Village Hall, 7 West University St., Alfred, NY 14802
To register for classes call 607-478-8178 or show up Sat. morning and register at the door. There are early registration discounts until March 28. There is no need to register for the dance, just show up with your dancing shoes!
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