New in January – Intermediate

• Rhythm II [ more info ]
  - Sundays 11am-1pm at Kanopy (on State Street) for eight weeks
  - Excellent for anyone who has completed an intro-level class (Salsa/Rhythm) with either me or Sarah
  - Excellent for anyone who has taken other intermediate-level classes
• Smooth II [ more info ]
  - Sundays 1-3pm at Kanopy (on State Street) for eight weeks
  - Excellent for anyone who has completed an intro-level class (Smooth/Ballroom) with either me or Sarah
  - Excellent for anyone who has taken other intermediate-level classes
• - Each class is $135/person | $220/two-people
  - Similarly, $220/one-person-both-classes

New in January – Beginning

• UWCE Ballroom/Smooth [ more info ]
  - Wednesdays 4:30-6pm at 122 State Street
  - Designed for people with no prior dance experience
• UWCE Salsa/Latin [ more info ]
  - Wednesdays 6:30-8pm at Kanopy (on State Street)
  - Designed for people with no prior dance experience

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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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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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Requirements

This class is for you if…

1. You already had a beginner-level (or higher) class with either Darrell or Sarah, and…
   • You are familiar with our warm-up and balance exercises
   • You want to express more personal style
   • You are ready for more isolations and fancy footwork
2. You have not had a beginner level class with either Darrell or Sarah, but…
   • You are comfortable with Latin dance music
   • You have a good sense of balance and good endurance

Description

Continue building on material from Summer Ballroom II. Refine your more advanced moves in Waltz, learn more Viennese Waltz, and American Tango. No partner needed. Dress comfortably for a movement class.

Goals

Students will already know basic moves and be able to identify the music for four different dances – Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot, and Merengue. 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.

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). Class will occur on two Saturdays.

Tuition

Two two-hour sessions:
– individuals: $25/person
– couples: $40/two people
No Partner is required – expect numerous partner changes. Please see the Changing Partners FAQ.

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.

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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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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.

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Attend the first dance of Madison’s new ballroom dance organization: USA Dance–Madison. Join us for the first of many monthly ballroom dances.

USA Dance is a national non-profit organization that promotes ballroom dancing. USA Dance-Madison is a local chapter of that national organization. The new Madison chapter will hire numerous area instructors, offer dance workshops and intensives, and provide a positive smoke-free alcohol-free social dance every month.

At this first dance, Art of Dance will teach different two beginning lessons.

Dance demonstrations and social mixer dances will occur throughout the evening.

Schedule:
– 7pm: Beginner Swing Lesson
– 8pm: General Dancing Begins
– 9pm: Dance Demonstrations, followed by a brief Merengue/Salsa lesson
– 9:30pm-11pm General Dancing and Mixers

Admission:
– $8 General Admission (Non-Members)
– $5 Members / Students
– FREE ADMISSION for everyone who joins USA Dance-Madison before or at the dance
– *Annual membership dues are $25*

USA Dance social dances are a great opportunity to put all of your dance moves into action! The mix of recorded music includes Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, and many others!

Dress for USA Dance dances is dressy casual.

** ** Please bring non-street shoes to wear for dancing! ** **

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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.

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Instructor: Darrell Dieringer and Sarah Calhoun
Enrollment: limit 20
Cost: $350/individual
Cost: $450/couple

Preparation for the Summer Twilight Showcase & Competition 2010, Sunday 8 August 2010.

The package includes:
–8 private lessons to be scheduled with either Darrell or Sarah
–8 weeks of a group class (held during the summer)
–9 weeks of free Competition Practice Sessions

For one flat fee, you are getting up to 27 hours of dancing! Sixteen class sessions over ten weeks – rapid learning!

Offered by: Art of Dance Ballroom Dance Studio

In preparation for the Summer Twilight Showcase & Competition 2010 in Fort Atkinson, the studio is offering this package of private lessons, group classes, and practice time.

This package is open to the public and expects dancers to understand leading and following and to have a basic understanding of several ballroom dances.

You may compete in Pro/Am events, in which your dance partner is a professional (Darrell or Sarah). You may also compete as an Amateur couple, in which you dance with another student of your choosing. You may compete in all or some of the following dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Cha Cha, Mambo, Rumba, Bolero, Samba, Swing, Hustle, Nightclub Two-Step, West Coast Swing, Salsa, and Merengue.

There is also the opportunity to perform a pre-choreographed solo dance event in one dance style, with either an instructor or another student.

Good leading, good following, musicality, and numerous figures will be covered. Practice routines will be provided so you can cement your understanding of the various dances.

Attending private lessons and group classes each week provides an incredibly fast way to expand your knowledge in many dances.

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Perfect attendance pays off in dance class, too!

If you get perfect attendance in eight consecutive dance classes between 14 January 2010 and 4 March 2010, you will get 25% off the next 8 weeks of group classes (March-June), with either instructor!

Classes included in this special are:

- New Dancer Smooth: Fox Trot 101 (4 weeks) and
- New Dancer Rhythm: Salsa 101 (4 weeks)

or

- Salsa/Latin 102 (8 weeks)

The studio offers Group Classes in many styles of partner dancing. Group Classes are fantastic for learning to partner dance while at the same time meeting a variety of people and expanding your social network. Many classes expect no previous dance experience — look for “New Dancer” or “All-Level” in the class title.

Register in advance to attend each class in the series. You may register on the first night of class or at any time prior to the first night of class. Contact the Studio to confirm availability of space in the class. Advanced registration is encouraged.

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

Contact your Instructor now to reserve your space in a class!
– email Darrell Dieringer
– email Sarah Calhoun

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