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Are you all about
improving and expanding your dance abilities and skills? Not afraid to
share, do a little trial and error, laugh at the mistakes and take joy
in the unexpected magic… and have fun while learning? Always wished
there was a social gathering of “like-minded” dancers? Already know the
benefits of having other genre as a part of your repertoire for west
coast swing, but can’t get it ALL in one spot? Tired of “gracefully”
saying no (or accepting the invitation, just sucking it up and trying to
keep the smile on your face) to those who do not take the time/energy to
learn how to perform their dances with good technique and etiquette?
Maybe you’re a new dancer and would like to gain another perspective?
Featuring
MUSIC for competition level (or only the currently popular) west coast
swing, country-western two-step, hustle, ballroom formal and informal,
latin, and linedancing (esp. as motion studies).
Good news? The "west coast swing barn dance" we did at Fusion in
November 2007 was a resounding success. I received soooo many
compliments on that one single activity as well as MANY thanks that so
many of the Juniors came and asked them to dance … esp. since so many of
them felt very intimidated and shy (WELL DONE - YOU GUYS ROCK).
I know we are not necessarily trying to build a huge club or anything
… however, I MUST think of public relations as it will reflect on the
Dance Thing Juniors program … esp. fundraising opportunities. When
people do not like you or do not feel like they are "worthy" of your
presence or are just plain shy, they don't want to come back. We ALL
want to dance with better dancers. If you are ever feeling sorry for
yourself … think about people like Doug … he has to dance DOWN all
evening long -- and NEVER do I hear HIM say he can't stand it any more.
He makes it a magical dance for himself as well as for the person. He
is always gracious and actively seeks out those that look like they are
lost. I want all of us to dance by this example.
From here on out, DT Fusion, will have the tradition of the "wcs barn
dance." Instead of yelling "St. Louis" I'll yell DANCE THING. However,
I'm going to do it earlier in the evening. And I may even do it twice
in the same evening. I'll pick "fun and familiar" at least 5-7 minute
songs (things like Michael Jackson) that make folks feel like they're at
a party. When I DO run these, I would LOVE it if you all would pepper
the crowd … don't be next to each other in the circle so that we can get
DT members all around the room. We are also going to continue the
tradition that we dance with others at the beginning of the evening and
then start letting it relax later. Say … the first hour goes to "the
people" and then we can relax and just dance with each other, as well
as, hopefully, our new made friends from the first hour -- MAKE them
feel you would welcome THEM asking you to dance.
Workshop at 7:30 (a different dance each
time we meet)
$8.00 (includes workshop) - all proceeds do
to the Studio
(18 and under are 1/2 price = $4.00; Dance
Thing Juniors = $3.00; Is it your birthday month? = FREE admission)
2008 Dates: January 12, February 2,
March 8, April 12, May 10, June 21, NO JULY, August 9, rest yet to come.
Complimentary Soda and Snacks, BYOB
Great dance music held in one of St.
Louis's most recognized swing dancing venues. Located at 12323 Natural
Bridge Rd
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Never a cover charge and great food is
always available.
Every Tuesday night!!
- Birthdays (free admittance on that
month's Fusion dance)
January
Jenny Ward, Nancy Heimann
February
Debbie Militzer, Mindy Prziborowski, Tom
Liu, Emma McNagny, Mike Arri, Norma, Brenda
March
Leah Kukielski, Tom McCord
April
Kathy Kennedy, Wanda Matuszak
May
Carey McDaniel, Ed Lacy, Tracey Olson
June
Hope Kukielski, Ken Martin, Quon Eng, James
Weddington, Lance Bottini, Dennis (Scruffy)
July
Cathy Zehner, Dave Bartholomus, Debbie
Otto, Tom Curtner, Jo Krummrich, Lillian McCulley, Mark Sansocie, Linda
Schmidt, Judi Merideth
August
Teresa Wapelhorst, Rita Roberts, Ray
Forster, Laura, Keri Martin, Mike Berkel, Beatrice Sansocie
September
Jeff Schuepfer, Dave Dierzbicki, Mike Cook,
Kyla Crandell, Dave Stroessner, Steve Brown
October
Stephen Kukielski, Maria Blackwell, Terri
Joseph
November
Beth Goyer, Joann Forester, Gary Williams,
Jerry Law, Mindy Siebert
December
Bob Trieber, Steve Krummrich, Jim B.,
Juanita Weddington, Carolyn Bottini, Steve Schackman, Tracey Davis,
Carolyn Bottini,
Mike Brooks
We hope you
choose to spend your dancing time with us at Dance Thing!!
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