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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 the classic “smooth” partner dances – Tango, Fox Trot, and Waltz – as well as the exciting rhythmic Merengue. Beyond just steps and patterns, class focuses on good form and function. You will learn the movement and partnering principles to unlock your individual style. 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 four different dances – Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot, and Merengue. 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.

Cancellations

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced on the UW’s Cancellation Web Page by 2:30pm on the day of class.

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The class will teach several common moves for Waltz as well as emphasize good habits and good leading/following. This class assumes participants have little to no experince with dancing, and will move at a pace appropriate for New Dancers. You do not need to enroll with a partner. Expect frequent partner changes and numerous group activities and exercises.

Note: Each of the 3 lessons in the 3-week series will build on what we learn the first week, so you will learn faster if you can attend the first lesson.

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Darrell’s much anticipated Ballroom II class picks up where your previous beginner-level classes left off. This class will cover more moves, styling, and technique in Waltz and Viennese (American Style for all). We will cover American Style Smooth dances in this class.

Description

Experienced dancer? Already familiar with the music, basic patterns, styling, and common moves in classic “Smooth” dances – Waltz, Tango, and Fox Trot? Learn greater power, energy exchange, and more refined partnering – as well as new moves requiring these skills – in these American Style Smooth dances. 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 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 American Style Smooth 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: $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.

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Darrell’s much anticipated Ballroom II class picks up where your previous beginner-level classes left off. This class will cover more moves, styling, and technique in Tango and Fox Trot (American Style for all). We will cover American Style Smooth dances in this class.

Description

Experienced dancer? Already familiar with the music, basic patterns, styling, and common moves in classic “Smooth” dances – Waltz, Tango, and Fox Trot? Learn greater power, energy exchange, and more refined partnering – as well as new moves requiring these skills – in these American Style Smooth dances. 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 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 American Style Smooth 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.

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Each Special Private Lesson Session will meet on Thursday from 6:00 – 6:55 pm. Sessions are available between 13 January 2011 and running until 10 March 2011. Book early to guarantee availability.

In each 55-minute private lesson session, you will have the opportunity to work in a very intensive format on your own dance practice. Some dancers may want to work on frame, connection, and body awareness; while others may want to review syllabus moves.

This class is intended for continuing dancers and will move at a pace appropriate for each individual dancer. You may, but do not need to, enroll with a partner.

Please, no Street Shoes on the dance floor. Dance shoes, dance sneakers, or stocking feet are all fine.

Pre-registration is required. Contact the Instructor to reserve space in this class.

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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 the classic “smooth” partner dances – Tango, Fox Trot, and Waltz – as well as the exciting rhythmic Merengue. Beyond just steps and patterns, class focuses on good form and function. You will learn the movement and partnering principles to unlock your individual style. 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 four different dances – Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot, and Merengue. 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.

Cancellations

No Class Wed 02 Feb 2011. – severe weather

Weather-related cancellations (or cancellations for any other reason) are announced on the UW’s Cancellation Web Page by 2:30pm on the day of class.

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Event Dates

This event occurred
in the past.

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 the classic “smooth” partner dances – Tango, Fox Trot, and Waltz – as well as the exciting rhythmic Merengue. Beyond just steps and patterns, class focuses on good form and function. You will learn the movement and partnering principles to unlock your individual style. No dance experience required. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.