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It’s time to start thinking about the Competition happening on 24 June 2007 in Waunakee.
The studio will offer Sunday group classes and private lesson packages for competitors. New dancers and skilled dancers equally welcome! Leads, you are specifically encouraged to attend. We need you, leads!
Please see Badger State Competition 2007 for more details.
The UW Division of Continuing Studies offers a variety of movement and dance classes. I teach two such classes for Continuing Studies.
Please join us for an informal presentation of African Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Irish Step Dance, Latin Dance, Middle Eastern Dance, and Modern Dance on Sunday, 29 April 2007 from 2:30-3:30pm.
Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts
306 West Dayton Street
(just around the corner from the Art of Dance)
Admission is FREE for everyone!
For more details, contact Maureen Janson
608.263.8927
mjanson@dcs.wisc.edu
Take your dancing one the road and show the judges what you can do!
In this second year of the Badger State Ballroom Dance Competition and Showcase, students of dance compete with each other (amateur entries) or their teachers (professional/amateur aka pro/am entries) in either solo (choreographed) or freestyle (not choreographed) dances.
This is the second year the studio will participate in this fun amateur and pro/am competiton!
All events will occur on Sunday, 24 June 2007.
11-11:45am - Solo Routines
noon- 1:30pm - Smooth Freestyle & Multi-Dance Events
1:45-2:30pm - Solo Routines
2:45-4:15pm - Rhythm Freestyle and Multi-Dance Events
5-6pm - Dinner
6-8pm - General Dancing and Awards
This article has been moved to the FAQ.
What shoes do I need?
When you are attending a dance or a dance class, definitely arrive with a second pair of shoes - shoes you have not worn outside. Tracking in outside dirt and moisture is rude to the people who own ballroom dancing shoes and is also rude to the event organizer or the venue in which the event is held.
There are two main styles of shoes - Latin and Smooth. Latin shoes for men have a 1.5″ (or slightly more) heel that is relatively narrow compared to an off-the-shelf pair of dress shoes for men. Latin shoes for women have and open-toe design and come in a variety of heel sizes - 2.5″ is a common heel height.
Smooth shoes for men have a lower and wider heel, much more comparable to an off-the-shelf pair of dress shoes for men. Smooth shoes for women have a closed-toe design and come in a variety of heel sizes.
You do not need special shoes to begin dancing, but you will find that the proper footwear really enhances the activity. Discount shoes can be found online starting at around $60/pair (men / women). A good pair starts at about $100 and goes up from there. The build quality and materials tend to be much better the more money you spend. A good pair of dance shoes can last an avid social dancer five years or more. Even a discount pair of shoes will last a long time if proper care is given to them.
If you dance a lot or attend a lot of dance classes, get a good pair of shoes. Otherwise, the discount shoes will wear out and you will need to purchase another pair. This dual-purchase will ultimately cost more than just buying one good pair in the first place.
Organized By: Art of Dance
Held At: Art of Dance ( Location )
7-11pm: Open Social Dancing ($10/person)
appetizers and refreshments included
Begin your summer dancing right here at the studio! The night features live performances by Darrell and Amanda with each other and with several competition dancers! Be the first people to experience the sophisticated atmosphere of the studio’s summer dance parties.
Come alone or bring your friends, but please dress to impress in semi-formal attire. Button-down dress shirts for gentlemen (jackets and ties optional). Skirts, blouses, dresses, and other fine garments for ladies. Consider this an opportunity to be seen looking great!