Event Dates

Pick up where your previous beginner-level class left off, and continue to develop you own personal style and mastery of American Style Smooth technique. This class emphasizes excellence in form, posture, partnering, and connection.

In addition to covering exciting and socially-leadable moves, you will learn how to own your moves, better read your partners, and produce exciting dancing!

This class will also build on your existing knowledge of Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz.
We will cover American Style Smooth dances in this class.

Participants from my “Ballroom” beginner-level UW Continuing Studies courses are welcome to enroll in this class.

Description

Experienced dancer? Already know the basics for several dances? Learn greater power, energy exchange, and more refined partnering – as well as new moves requiring these skills – in American Style Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.

Goals

Students will already know basic moves and be able to identify the music for up to four different dances – Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot, and Viennese Waltz. Students will learn or further develop their Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz. Students will improve their good dance habits, emphasizing the importance of posture, frame, and connection/partnering. Students will recognize how those good habits are absolutely essential in the Leading and Following of moves, and how those good habits are what serve to make each dancer a welcome participant at any social or competitive ballroom dance event.

Requirements

This is not a beginner-level class.
This class is for you if…

1. You already had a beginner-level class with either Darrell or Sarah, and…
   • You are familiar with our warm-up and balance exercises
   • You understand “Touchless Dancing”
   • You can successfully execute several different moves in several different dances
2. You have not had a beginner level class with either Darrell or Sarah, but…
   • You are familiar with bronze-level syllabus moves in several Rhythm dances
   • You are ready for a faster-paced class that focuses on excellence in the use of your body for graceful and powerful Leading and Following

Format

Each class period is two-hours, consisting of 90 minutes of instruction time followed by 30 minutes of guided practice time (where Darrell is available to help and answer questions).

No Partner is required – expect numerous partner changes. Please see the Changing Partners FAQ and the Shoe FAQ.

Tuition

Eight two-hour sessions:
– individuals: $135/person
– couples: $220/two people

Payment is possible by cash or check (made payable to “Darrell Dieringer”). If needed, Paypal can be arranged.

Reserving Space

Please Email Darrell Dieringer to reserve space in class.

Cancellations

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced right here by 9:30am on the day of class.

Related pictures based on the following tags: advanced-beginner,american-smooth,darrell,fox-trot,kanopy,spring-2012,tango,viennese-waltz

Event Dates

Pick up where your previous beginner-level class left off, and continue to develop you own personal style and mastery of American Style Smooth technique. This class emphasizes excellence in form, posture, partnering, and connection.

In addition to covering exciting and socially-leadable moves, you will learn how to own your moves, better read your partners, and produce exciting dancing!

This class will also build on your existing knowledge of Tango, Waltz, and Viennese Waltz.
We will cover American Style Smooth dances in this class.

Participants from my “Ballroom” beginner-level UW Continuing Studies courses are welcome to enroll in this class.

Description

Experienced dancer? Already know the basics for several dances? Learn greater power, energy exchange, and more refined partnering – as well as new moves requiring these skills – in American Style Tango, Waltz, and Viennese Waltz. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.

Goals

Students will already know basic moves and be able to identify the music for up to four different dances – Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot, and Viennese Waltz. Students will learn or further develop their Tango, Waltz, and Viennese Waltz. Students will improve their good dance habits, emphasizing the importance of posture, frame, and connection/partnering. Students will recognize how those good habits are absolutely essential in the Leading and Following of moves, and how those good habits are what serve to make each dancer a welcome participant at any social or competitive ballroom dance event.

Requirements

This is not a beginner-level class.
This class is for you if…

1. You already had a beginner-level class with either Darrell or Sarah, and…
   • You are familiar with our warm-up and balance exercises
   • You understand “Touchless Dancing”
   • You can successfully execute several different moves in several different dances
2. You have not had a beginner level class with either Darrell or Sarah, but…
   • You are familiar with bronze-level syllabus moves in several Rhythm dances
   • You are ready for a faster-paced class that focuses on excellence in the use of your body for graceful and powerful Leading and Following

Format

Each class period is two-hours, consisting of 90 minutes of instruction time followed by 30 minutes of guided practice time (where Darrell is available to help and answer questions).

No Partner is required – expect numerous partner changes. Please see the Changing Partners FAQ and the Shoe FAQ.

Tuition

Eight two-hour sessions:
– individuals: $135/person
– couples: $220/two people

Payment is possible by cash or check (made payable to “Darrell Dieringer”). If needed, Paypal can be arranged.

Reserving Space

Please Email Darrell Dieringer to reserve space in class.

Cancellations

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced right here by 9:30am on the day of class.

Related pictures based on the following tags: advanced-beginner,american-smooth,darrell,kanopy,tango,viennese-waltz,waltz,winter-2012

Event Dates

Pick up where your previous beginner-level class left off, and continue to develop you own personal style and mastery of American Style Rhythm technique. This class emphasizes excellence in form, posture, partnering, and connection.

In addition to covering exciting and socially-leadable moves, you will learn how to own your moves, better read your partners, and produce exciting dancing!

This class will also build on your existing knowledge of Cha Cha, Salsa/Mambo, and Swing.
We will cover American Style Rhythm dances in this class.

Though the course title says “Rhythm”, participants from my “Salsa/Latin” beginner-level UW Continuing Studies courses are welcome to enroll. (UW Continuing Studies uses the term “Latin” in the colloquial sense, not the Ballroom-world way.)

Description

Experienced dancer? Already know the basics for several dances? Learn greater power, energy exchange, and more refined partnering – as well as new moves requiring these skills – in American Style Cha Cha, Salsa/Mambo, and Swing. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.

Goals

Students will already know basic moves and be able to identify the music for up to six different dances – Merengue, Salsa/Mambo, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, and Bolero. Students will learn or further develop their Bolero, Rumba, and Cha Cha. Students will improve their good dance habits, emphasizing the importance of posture, frame, and connection/partnering, as well as proper footwook, activating Cuban motion, and American Style Rhythm technique. Students will recognize how those good habits are absolutely essential in the Leading and Following of moves, and how those good habits are what serve to make each dancer a welcome participant at any social or competitive ballroom dance event.

Requirements

This is not a beginner-level class.
This class is for you if…

1. You already had a beginner-level class with either Darrell or Sarah, and…
   • You are familiar with our warm-up and balance exercises
   • You understand “Touchless Dancing”
   • You can successfully execute several different moves in several different dances
2. You have not had a beginner level class with either Darrell or Sarah, but…
   • You are familiar with bronze-level syllabus moves in several Rhythm dances
   • You are ready for a faster-paced class that focuses on excellence in the use of your body for graceful and powerful Leading and Following

Format

Each class period is two-hours, consisting of 90 minutes of instruction time followed by 30 minutes of guided practice time (where Darrell is available to help and answer questions).

No Partner is required – expect numerous partner changes. Please see the Changing Partners FAQ and the Shoe FAQ.

Tuition

Eight two-hour sessions:
– individuals: $135/person
– couples: $220/two people

Payment is possible by cash or check (made payable to “Darrell Dieringer”). If needed, Paypal can be arranged.

Reserving Space

Please Email Darrell Dieringer to reserve space in class.

Cancellations

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced right here by 9:30am on the day of class.

Related pictures based on the following tags: advanced-beginner,american-rhythm,cha-cha,darrell,kanopy,mambo,salsa,spring-2012,swing

Event Dates

Pick up where your previous beginner-level class left off, and continue to develop you own personal style and mastery of American Style Rhythm technique. This class emphasizes excellence in form, posture, partnering, and connection.

In addition to covering exciting and socially-leadable moves, you will learn how to own your moves, better read your partners, and produce exciting dancing!

This class will also build on your existing knowledge of Bolero, Rumba, and Cha Cha.
We will cover American Style Rhythm dances in this class.

Though the course title says “Rhythm”, participants from my “Salsa/Latin” beginner-level UW Continuing Studies courses are welcome to enroll. (UW Continuing Studies uses the term “Latin” in the colloquial sense, not the Ballroom-world way.)

Description

Experienced dancer? Already know the basics for several dances? Learn greater power, energy exchange, and more refined partnering – as well as new moves requiring these skills – in American Style Bolero, Rumba, and Cha Cha. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.

Goals

Students will already know basic moves and be able to identify the music for up to six different dances – Merengue, Salsa/Mambo, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, and Bolero. Students will learn or further develop their Bolero, Rumba, and Cha Cha. Students will improve their good dance habits, emphasizing the importance of posture, frame, and connection/partnering, as well as proper footwook, activating Cuban motion, and American Style Rhythm technique. Students will recognize how those good habits are absolutely essential in the Leading and Following of moves, and how those good habits are what serve to make each dancer a welcome participant at any social or competitive ballroom dance event.

Requirements

This is not a beginner-level class.
This class is for you if…

1. You already had a beginner-level class with either Darrell or Sarah, and…
   • You are familiar with our warm-up and balance exercises
   • You understand “Touchless Dancing”
   • You can successfully execute several different moves in several different dances
2. You have not had a beginner level class with either Darrell or Sarah, but…
   • You are familiar with bronze-level syllabus moves in several Rhythm dances
   • You are ready for a faster-paced class that focuses on excellence in the use of your body for graceful and powerful Leading and Following

Format

Each class period is two-hours, consisting of 90 minutes of instruction time followed by 30 minutes of guided practice time (where Darrell is available to help and answer questions).

No Partner is required – expect numerous partner changes. Please see the Changing Partners FAQ and the Shoe FAQ.

Tuition

Eight two-hour sessions:
– individuals: $135/person
– couples: $220/two people

Payment is possible by cash or check (made payable to “Darrell Dieringer”). If needed, Paypal can be arranged.

Reserving Space

Please Email Darrell Dieringer to reserve space in class.

Cancellations

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced right here by 9:30am on the day of class.

Related pictures based on the following tags: advanced-beginner,american-rhythm,bolero,cha-cha,darrell,kanopy,rumba,winter-2012

Event Dates

This event occurred
in the past.

Description

Experienced dancer? Already familiar with the music, basic patterns, styling, and common moves in Bolero and Viennese Waltz? In these two workshops, you will learn to transform basic moves into powerful and dynamic demonstrations of your skills. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.

Goals

Turn up the intensity, passion, and style of moves you already. Adapt each move to suite your present partner.

Requirements

This is not a beginner-level class.
This class is for you if…

1. You already had a beginner-level class with either Darrell or Sarah, and…
   • You are familiar with our warm-up and balance exercises
   • You understand “Touchless Dancing”
   • You can successfully execute several different moves in several different dances
2. You have not had a beginner level class with either Darrell or Sarah, but…
   • You are familiar with bronze-level syllabus moves in American Style (Rhythm) Cha Cha and Rumba
   • You are ready for a faster-paced class that focuses on excellence in the use of your body for graceful and powerful Leading and Following

Format

Each workshop is ninety minutes

No Partner is required – expect numerous partner changes. Please see the Changing Partners FAQ and the Shoe FAQ.

Tuition

Each ninety-minute workshop:
– individuals: $10/person/workshop
– Drop-ins are permitted!

Payment is possible by cash or check (made payable to “Darrell Dieringer”). If needed, Paypal can be arranged.

Reserving Space

Please Email Darrell Dieringer to reserve space in class.

Cancellations

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced right here by 10am on the day of class.

Related pictures based on the following tags: advanced-beginner,american-rhythm,american-smooth,bolero,darrell,kanopy,viennese-waltz

Event Dates

This event occurred
in the past.

Description

Experienced dancer? Already familiar with the music, basic patterns, styling, and common moves in Cha Cha and Rumba? In these two workshops, you will learn to transform basic moves into powerful and dynamic demonstrations of your skills. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.

Goals

Turn up the intensity, passion, and style of moves you already. Adapt each move to suite your present partner.

Requirements

This is not a beginner-level class.
This class is for you if…

1. You already had a beginner-level class with either Darrell or Sarah, and…
   • You are familiar with our warm-up and balance exercises
   • You understand “Touchless Dancing”
   • You can successfully execute several different moves in several different dances
2. You have not had a beginner level class with either Darrell or Sarah, but…
   • You are familiar with bronze-level syllabus moves in American Style (Rhythm) Cha Cha and Rumba
   • You are ready for a faster-paced class that focuses on excellence in the use of your body for graceful and powerful Leading and Following

Format

Each workshop is ninety minutes

No Partner is required – expect numerous partner changes. Please see the Changing Partners FAQ and the Shoe FAQ.

Tuition

Each ninety-minute workshop:
– individuals: $10/person/workshop
– Drop-ins are permitted!

Payment is possible by cash or check (made payable to “Darrell Dieringer”). If needed, Paypal can be arranged.

Reserving Space

Please Email Darrell Dieringer to reserve space in class.

Cancellations

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced right here by 2:30pm on the day of class.

Related pictures based on the following tags: cha-cha,darrell,intermediate,kanopy,rhythm,rumba

New in November

• Salsa/Rhythm 101 [ more info ]
  - Mondays 5:30-7pm at Kanopy (on State Street)
  - Learn Rumba, East Coast Swing, Merengue, and Salsa/Mambo
  - Excellent by itself or with concurrent enrollment with my UW Continuing Studies class
• Salsa/Rhythm II [ more info ]
  - Sundays 11am-1pm at Kanopy (on State Street)
  - Learn Bolero, East Coast Swing, and Salsa/Mambo
  - Excellent for anyone who has completed an intro-level class (Salsa/Rhythm) with either me or Sarah
• Smooth/Ballroom II [ more info ]
  - Sundays 1-3pm at Kanopy (on State Street)
  - Learn American Waltz and Viennese Waltz
  - Excellent for anyone who has completed an intro-level class (Smooth/Ballroom) with either me or Sarah

- Enroll in any one course for $120/person | $200/couple
- Enroll in two for $200/person
- Enroll in all three for $300/person

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New in September

• Salsa/Rhythm 101 [ more info ]
  - Mondays 5:30-7pm at Kanopy (on State Street)
  - Excellent by itself or with concurrent enrollment with my UW Continuing Studies class
• Salsa/Rhythm II [ more info ]
  - Sundays 11am-1pm at Kanopy (on State Street)
  - Excellent for anyone who has completed an intro-level class (Salsa/Rhythm) with either me or Sarah
• Smooth/Ballroom II [ more info ]
  - Sundays 1-3pm at Kanopy (on State Street)
  - Excellent for anyone who has completed an intro-level class (Smooth/Ballroom) with either me or Sarah

Related pictures based on the following tags: advanced-beginner,ballroom,beginner,kanopy,latin,new-classes,rhythm,salsa,smooth

Event Dates

This event occurred
in the past.

Description

New and experienced dancers alike, learn to lead and follow with skill and confidence! Learn the music, basic patterns, styling, turns, and common moves for Salsa, Merengue, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, and other related partner dances. Beyond just steps and patterns, you will learn the movement and partnering principles needed for making any dance move possible. You will actually remember new dance moves and know how to apply them to many different dances. No dance experience required. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.

Goals

Students will know basic moves and be able to identify the music for at least four different dances – Merengue, Salsa, Rumba, and Swing. Students will develop good dance habits, emphasizing the importance of posture, frame, and connection. Students will recognize how those good habits help in the Leading and Following of moves, and how they also demonstrate respect for your dance partner and other dancers. In addition, students will understand the responsibilities and duties involved in skillful Leading and Following, as well as how to avoid collisions on a crowded dance floor.

Requirements

This is a beginner-level class. No previous dance experience required or expected.

Format

Each class period is ninety-minutes.

No Partner is required – expect numerous partner changes. Please see the Changing Partners FAQ and the Shoe FAQ.

Tuition

Seven ninety-minute sessions:
– individuals: $120/person
– couples: $200/two people

Payment is possible by cash or check (made payable to “Darrell Dieringer”). If needed, Paypal can be arranged.

Reserving Space

Please Email Darrell Dieringer to reserve space in class.

Cancellations

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced right here by 2:30pm on the day of class.

Related pictures based on the following tags: american-rhythm,beginner,cha-cha,darrell,fall-2011,kanopy,mambo,merengue,rumba,salsa

Event Dates

This event occurred
in the past.

Description

New and experienced dancers alike, learn to lead and follow with skill and confidence! Learn the music, basic patterns, styling, turns, and common moves for Salsa, Merengue, Rumba, Cha Cha, and other related partner dances. Beyond just steps and patterns, you will learn the movement and partnering principles needed for making any dance move possible. You will actually remember new dance moves and know how to apply them to many different dances. No dance experience required. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.

Goals

Students will know basic moves and be able to identify the music for at least four different dances – Merengue, Salsa, Rumba, and Cha Cha. Students will develop good dance habits, emphasizing the importance of posture, frame, and connection. Students will recognize how those good habits help in the Leading and Following of moves, and how they also demonstrate respect for your dance partner and other dancers. In addition, students will understand the responsibilities and duties involved in skillful Leading and Following, as well as how to avoid collisions on a crowded dance floor.

Requirements

This is a beginner-level class. No previous dance experience required or expected.

Format

Each class period is ninety-minutes.

No Partner is required – expect numerous partner changes. Please see the Changing Partners FAQ and the Shoe FAQ.

Tuition

Eight ninety-minute sessions:
– individuals: $125/person
– couples: $200/two people

Payment is possible by cash or check (made payable to “Darrell Dieringer”). If needed, Paypal can be arranged.

Reserving Space

Please Email Darrell Dieringer to reserve space in class.

Cancellations

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced right here by 2:30pm on the day of class.

Related pictures based on the following tags: american-rhythm,beginner,cha-cha,darrell,fall-2011,kanopy,mambo,merengue,rumba,salsa