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Albany Dance Calendar

Where are Dancin’ David and Dancin’ Dawn?
Fourth Sunday Dance Party:
Feb. 27 at Mine in Saratoga
What: Swing, Salsa, Hustle, Tango, WCS, some Rumba, Two-Step & Waltz. Class & Dance
When: 4th Sunday Feb. 2th 4:30-7:30 pm.
Lesson: Argentine Tango: Dancin’ David & Dawn
Where: Mine 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY
Who: Dancin’ David and Dawn, and You!
Cost: $10 (Includes $3 drink token)
Info: Call Dawn 542-4272
Our first dance had 33 people dancers there. This month a lot more people say they are coming.

DANCIN’ TIME: Thursdays starting Feb. 24th Dance Classes Saratoga Springs
You can still join us at a reduced rate. Call 542-4272 for deatils.
What: Ballroom Dance Lessons
Where: Universal Preservation Hall Saratoga Springs, NY
Come as a single or a couple.
Intro to Tango & Salsa – 4 weeks
Mondays 6:30 – 7:15 pm

Fee: $35/person – $65/couple

Intro to Swing & Hustle – 4 weeks

Mondays 7:15 – 8:00 pm

Fee: $35/person – $65/couple

Both Classes:

$60/person -$115/couple

Capital Region Salsa Social

Time

Saturday, February 26 · 4:00pm – 9:00pm

Location Troy Masonic Hall
39 Brunswick Road
Troy, New York

More Info.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=186646058025653

USA Dance Glen Falls 4th Sunday Dance

Details at: http://www.usadanceadk.com/

West Coast Swing Workshops in Kingston,

Who: Arjay Centeno
What: WCS Workshops and Dance
Where: Center for Creative Education – 15 Railroad Ave, Kingston, NY
When: February 26th, 2011 2:30pm-Midnight
Cost: $60 before Feb 20, $70 from Feb 21-Feb 25, $80 at the door
Info.: Pamela Marshall, Hudson Valley WCS 914-475-0803 HudsonValleyWCS@yahoo.com

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=li7xeqcab&oeidk=a07e3c31dt53127b1c5

Saturday Night Swing! Join Bob & Brianat their 4th Saturday Danceon February 26th at

The Albany Elks Lodge
5 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208
Guest Instructor, Jason Fenton, will
Teach a Free Swing Workshop 7:00-8:00
Brian Sipe will simultaneously
Teach a WCS Workshop
Dance Party 8:00 pm till . . .
Cost $10 at the Door
Music will be Swing,
New and cool tunes with a little twist in the mix

Bob Englert will be taking requests all evening

For more info: Contact Brian Sipe 860-9010 or Bob Englert 782-0608 or danceclubinfo@yahoo.com

New Tango, Salsa and Swing Dance Classes to be held at Universal Preservation Hall Saratoga Springs

What: 4 week social ballroom dance classes. No partner needed.
When: Thursday, February 24, 6:30 and 7:15 p.m.
Who: Hosted by David and Dawn from DANCIN’ TIME
Where: Universal Preservation Hall 25 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Registration: www.dancintime.com/dance-classes-saratoga.html

Intro to Tango & Salsa – 4 weeks
Thursdays 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Fee: $35/person – $65/couple

Intro to Swing & Hustle – 4 weeks
Thursdays 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Fee: $35/person – $65/couple

Both Classes: $60/person -$115/couple

UPH Address: 25 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, NY
Enter the left most door when facing the building and then follow the signs.

No partner needed!

The dance classes are taught by 15 year veteran dancer and teacher Dancin’ David and his wife Dancin’ Dawn. DANCIN’ TIME is a Saratoga business dedicated to making life more fun and vibrant through the art and social aspects of partner dancing.

“Social partner dancing has many benefits to the individual and the community. People learn to connect with themselves and each other in a holistic and creative way while having fun and improving their physical health,” says Dawn Dawson, co-owner of DANCIN’ TIME.

“The classes at Universal Preservation Hall are a result of a large demand for fun, affordable evening with your spouse or partner, and a great place to meet new people. These classes were partly inspired when the Max Weinberg band played at UPH last fall,” Dawn added.

More information can be found at www.dancintime.com/dance-classes-saratoga.html, dawn@dancintime.com or by calling 518-542-4272.

DANCIN’ TIME is a Saratoga Springs based full service Dance and DJ Entertainment Company. DANCIN’ TIME provides dance lessons, dance performances, as well as Disc Jockeys for Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs or Corporate events. DANCIN’ TIME 444 Broadway Suite 305 Saratoga Springs, NY

5,000 dancers come together in Saratoga Springs every year: Dance Flurry Festival video

Every President’s Day weekend for the last 24 years the Dance Flurry Festival has gathered people from all over the Northeast and around the world. Here is a short video with highlights from a recent Dance Flurry. Enjoy. We’ll see you on the dance floor Feb. 18-20, 2011 Saratoga Springs. Register here.

Video report from First Friday Swing Dance Albany NY Linda Freeman Tap Dancer and more

I had a great time at the December 2010 First Friday Swing Dance in Albany. Lots of great people and awesome swing dance music by Peter Davis and Friends. In this video you will see a Balboa demo by Linda and Chester Freeman, an impromptu Tap Dance Demo by Rod Ferrone and a birthday dance. Enjoy!


Albany Ballroom Dances December 2010 Swing, Latin, Ballroom Dancing this week

Albany area dances December 14th through December 19th, 2010.
 

Tuesday Dec. 14th West Coast Swing
What: West Coast Swing Classes & Dancing
When: Tuesdays 7:00 pm Intermediate Lesson with Dancin’ David and Beginner Lesson with Bob Englert,

8-10:30 pm Open Dancing.
Where: Ukranian Hall Cohoes, NY
Who: Dancin’ David, Bob Englert, and You!
Cost: $10 Lesson $10 for Dance or $15 for both
Call for info: 518-320-2613
Note: FREE Homemade Pizza!
Latin Thursdays in Saratoga NEW Location!
What: Salsa Classes & Dancing
When: 8:30 Class, 9:30 Dancing 
Where: Mine Nightclub. 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs
Who: Stephanie Marie teaches, the dance is run by community members.
Note: Mine has a large wood dance floor and a great sound system!
 
Saturday Dec. 14th Salsa Social
What: Salsa Classes & Dancing
When: 4:00 Salsa Lesson, 4:45 Argentine Tango Lesson
5:30 Open Dancing
Where: Troy Masonic Hall 39 Brunswick Rd, Troy, NY
Who: Capital Region Salsa Social
 Cost: $10
Info: Website

Capital District USA Dance Ballroom Dance

What: Ballroom Dance and Lessons. Tom Hourigan will teach a Fox Trot dance class.
When:  6:15 Lesson. 7-10 Open Dancing.
Where: 225 Washington Ave. Ext. Polish Community Center
Who: Capital Region USA Dance
Cost: $9 Members, $12 Non-members
Info: www.capitalusadance.com
Note: Special Dance Show by the Saratoga Springs Arthur Murray Dancers
February 18-20th 2011 Dance Flurry
Mark your calendar Dance Flurry coming to Saratoga
Dawn and David will be teaching West Coast Swing on Sunday at 10 am.

East Coast Swing, Lindy, West Coast Swing Dance with Peter Davis Albany, NY

Every first Friday of the month for over 10 years there has been a swing dance in Downtown Albany, NY.

Tonight Peter Davis and his band will play music for Lindy, East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing at the Elks Club on South Allen St.

Whether you are new to swing dancing or have been enjoying it for many years, the First Friday swing dance is a great place to meet people, feel great and enjoy yourself.

You can get more details and hear one of my dance poems in the video below. Enjoy!


Albany Swing and Ballroom Dancing Schedule

Hi folks,

Lots of great dancing in Albany this week.

Tuesday Liesle is DJing for West Coast Swing at Dirty Martini in Albany.
Friday is the first Friday Swing Dance in Albany.
Sunday Dawn and I will be teaching at Bob Englert’s Dance in Cohoes.

More to come. Questions call David 518-320-2613.

Video highlights from Fuego 2010 Tango Fusion Dance Performance Saratoga Springs

A big thanks to Johnny and DIane and all the Tango Fusion Dance Company members for preparing and putting on a fun, exciting and sexy dance show on Saturday at Universal Preservation Hall.

Enjoy this short highlight video.

Arlette and her audience