Schedule
Social Dance Programs
Let me assure you, the answer to your question is based on your individual background and interests.
"Have you ever danced before? Have you ever taken classes before? Where do you go dancing? Where would you like to go dancing?"
Most people say they want to feel confident and comfortable on the dance floor for whatever occassion and just have FUN! They don't want to have to sit out or decline an invitation to dance because they don't know how. They don't want to feel awkward when they do dance, and they certainly want to leave a good impression with their partner. (scroll down)
As a teacher for many years, I can confidently say the single most important facit of learning to dance with a partner is frame and connection.....as a social dancer, learning how to lead and follow will make all the difference in the world in your dance ability!
Any of the classes offered this term provide a wonderful foundation for the ongoing process of acquiring leading skills and/or following skills. It's not really how many moves you can do on the dance floor, its how you do them that counts. Remember, learning how to dance is a sequential skill building process. There is NO MAGIC WAND! So go ahead and make the decision to take the class that interests you the most. Talk to your teacher determine a plan of action that will help you reach your goals.
Learn about Lead & Follow Skills!
Learn the secrets of good Ballroom dancing…
Frame, Connection, Technique, Style!
Level 1 Classes: Social Dance Program For the Beginner
Level 2 Classes: Social Dance Program For the Intermediate Dancer
Pick one or two or MORE of the classes listed on the calendar and JOIN US FOR FUN ON THE DANCE FLOOR!
Please note location of the classes, (some are held at StaverDanceSport, some are held at RiverRoad Parks & Rec.)
Need More Info? Contact Linda Staver
Phone: 746-6268 E-mail: elstaver1@aol.com
"Are you trying to decide which class would be best for you?"
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March 2007
The following 7 classes take place during this month and are sorted by "name":Ballet 1 (3)
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Mar 5 - 26, 2007
- DoW:
- Mon Wed
- Time:
- 5:30pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Edward Staver
Classical Ballet training for dance students.
This Class is a Workout!
Class is designed for the person who wants to improve his/her overall flexibility, strength, balance, posture, poise, arm styling for a direct positive affect on other types of dancing you do.
For the beginner and intermediate level student. Class begins with 15 minutes of stretching, then traditional barre work and center floor work. Pointe work is offered for students who qualify. Students are eligible for this class by teacher assessment of skill.
Take ballet classes to improve posture, strength, flexibility, poise, and arm styling....ballet can be a direct compliment for any ballroom training as well as improve your abilities in other sports activities.
5:30 - 6:30 pm at StaverDanceSport, 41 East 6th Avenue, Eugene.
Class is held twice a week - Mondays & Wednesdays
If you are a beginning level ballet student, Ed will help determine the appropriate group class for your needs. Private lessons are also available. more »
Bolero 2 (5)
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Mar 5 - 26, 2007
- DoW:
- Mon
- Time:
- 8:00 pm
- Level:
- 2
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
Beautiful Bolero! The suave elegant latin counterpart to NightClub Two Step. This dance has a sensuous ebb and flow of movement that makes it one of the most romantic of all the ballroom dances. Great dance to learn before that next special occasion! more »
East Coast Swing 1 (6)
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Jan 18 - Mar 8, 2007
- DoW:
- Thu
- Time:
- 7:00 pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Jim Webb
East Coast Swing is the easiest of all the swings to learn and the most versatile, with lots of fun patterns. East Coast Swing can be danced to a variety of music - Big Band to Country. Learn to lead and how to follow - the key to good dancing anytime, anywhere! This class is fast paced and aerobic. Quick and easy to learn. more »
East Coast Swing 2 (6)
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Jan 18 - Mar 8, 2007
- DoW:
- Thu
- Time:
- 8:00 pm
- Level:
- 2
- Taught By:
- Jim Webb
East Coast Swing is the easiest of all the swings to learn and the most versatile, with lots of fun patterns. Learn to lead and how to follow more complex patterns - the key to good dancing anytime, anywhere! This class is fast paced and aerobic. Quick and easy to learn patterns that are "FANCY DANCY!" more »
Medal Fox Trot 1
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Mar 3 - 24, 2007
- DoW:
- Sat
- Time:
- 5:30 pm
- Level:
- Bronze Fox Trot
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
If you are interested in taking your dancing to the NEXT level of good quality dancing based on standardized Technique, this is the class for you. See Linda for details. more »
Salsa 1 (9)
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Mar 6 - 27, 2007
- DoW:
- Tues
- Time:
- 7:00 pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Herman Reyes
Great class for beginner level salsa. Learn the basics. Learn lead and follow skills. Let's get hot and spicy on the dance floor! more »
Silver Medal Waltz
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Mar 6 - 27, 2007
- DoW:
- Tues
- Time:
- 7:00 pm
- Level:
- 3 -Silver
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
For the Intermediate/Advanced Dancer. Pre-requisite: You must have taken Waltz level 2. Learn patterns at an advanced Silver level. Focus on style and technique, lead and follow skills to make you and your partner look better and feel better on the dance floor.
Emphasis is placed on refinement of movement, foot positions, footwork, posture, poise, floor craft, frame and connection, , alignment, amount of turn, sway, timing, rise and fall........Learn how to move from your Center!
Medal Class - Focus on all the elements of technique.
Emphasis is placed on refinement of movement, foot positions, footwork, posture, poise, floor craft, frame and connection, , alignment, amount of turn, sway, timing, rise and fall........Learn how to move from your Center!
Registration for this class is by Teacher permission ONLY!
If you are interested in taking your Waltz to the NEXT level of good quality dancing based on standardized Technique, this is the class for you. See Linda for details.
Experts in the dance industry agree that the Medal Program is the best way for students to become extraordinary dancers.
For Fall, Winter, and Spring Term the Medal Program group class will be developing a Silver level routine that exhibits all eight elements of Waltz in figures 1- 15 of the Syllabus. It will be hard work focused on conditioning those elements into "muscle memory", and dancing the routine in a confident, comfortable presentation. Students will see a definite improvement in their social dancing over the course of the term.
This class will be the first phase in preparation for you to take a nationally recognized medal exam given by a national Examiner, if you would like to. It's the students choice to take the exam or not - totally optional. The technical information provided in this class will also prepare the student to enter competitions at some point in the future if they would like to.
This class is for people who want to perfect their dancing skills....admission by teacher permission only.
See Linda for Details. more »