January Delicious Dance events!

Dear Dancing friends,
Here's the news on all of our dance offerings for January, 2012!
Hope to see you on the dance floor and around our thriving North Fork Valley!
Affectionately, Margot + MarkP.S. Our "Anything Goes" class performance has been postponed for the Swingin' At the Sage Social Dance, January 14th. 
Are you interested in 2 practice classes on Thursdays after Swing 1.5? (9 - 9:45, Jan. 5 + 12, $10 for both)    Let me know, thanks xox Margot  illuminahealingart@gmail.com
Thursday night Swing 1.5 - continuing Swing skills and playful variations
 plus introduction to triple time swing, used for making slower placed songs even more fun
and makes it easier to keep the time, for many Leads.  7:30 - 9 pm, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
 $40 for 4 week session / $76 for Lead + Follow sign up / $11 drop in
Sunday Swing - Open class  - lesson in Swing 1 skills plus dance time, for practice,
social connection, and a relaxing way to exercise and play  2:30 - 4 pm, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
$8 Follows, $4 Leads
Swingin' at the Sage January 14th Social Dance - celebrating the freedom of joyful
dance, moving together, great music, yummy treats to eat, and our December / January birthdays!
Only $7 !  7 - 10 pm, free lesson in Swing + a mini lesson in basic Salsa! Please bring friends, a water bottle + treats to share!
Intro to Waltz Playshop:  2 Sundays, January 22 and 29, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Enjoy this most beautiful dance, learning the basic form and rhythm. 
Perfect for enjoying waltzing at our February 4 Extra Sweet Social Dance!
$20 or $11 drop in   Ideal to come with a dance partner (Lead / Follow), but not required
and one non-dancing event, too:
Thrive! What on Earth will it Take?  Free movie + dessert, return engagement by popular demand!
Delicious Dance presents this mind-blowing movie at the Paonia Library, January 17,
Tuesday 7 - 9:30 pm.  This is a perfect complement for our mighty efforts to protect the Beautiful
North Fork Valley from any future oil + gas drilling.  Come and be inspired!
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Simple Charleston Routine for the Blue Sage New Year's Eve!

Happy Holidays, everybody!
This video is the rough draft for our Individual Charleston routine.  We'll be refining it on Thursday, December 29th, 7:30 - 9 - and anybody at that Playshop can perform it at the Blue Sage's "Great Gatsby New Year's Eve" party, if they wish.  If you can't make it to the Playshop but still wish to be part of this, email or call, and we'll work something out.
In the first part, we pretend to be quite serious, in keeping with the song's lyrics; we come out in two lines, one in partners and the other line made of individuals.
Then things get "thoroughly modern", and we get playful!   A few parts are just for the woman, and the men will do a variation (guess which parts!).
See you soon!  xox Margot
PS   Sunday Swingin' at the Sage:  Yes, Dec. 18, 2:30 - 4
                                                         No, Dec. 25 + Jan. 1
                                                   then resuming for the rest of January
         Thursday Blue Sage Swing:  resuming "regular swing" classes on January 5th, 7:30 - 9 pm
 

Saturday's Holiday Swing Dance + Thursday's Charleston Playshops

Holiday Swingin' at the Sage this Saturday night, with treats and surprises!  (see below)

        And Charleston Playshops on Thursday nights, December 8, 15, and 29

Charleston Playshops!  

3 Thursday nights at the Blue Sage in Paonia:

December 8, 15 and 29

7:30 - 9 pm

Join us for all 3, or drop in for any of them -

these are unique classes; steps and skills can be combined but also work on their own, so the classes are not sequential.  Charleston is a central piece of Lindy Hop, and a ton of fun, too!

Cost:  $30 for all 3, $56 for Lead / Follow sign up

OR   $11 drop in for each class 

December 8:  Individual Charleston, the Shimmy,  + an easy routine

December 15:  Partner Charleston + simple Foxtrot

December 29:  Individual Charleston routine + a bit of partner Charleston, too

Note:  dancers in the Individual Charleston playshop will learn a short choreography.  This routine can be danced as a group at the Blue Sage's "Great Gatsby New Year's Eve Gathering",

if you like!

Saturday night December 10th,  7-10 pm

Starting with a free lesson:  Swing steps and simple combinations! 

Dancing to swing - salsa - waltz - and a mini lesson in polka; plus socializing, and maybe a performance!

At the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia

Bring treats, slidey shoes, a water bottle, friends, 

and dress festive if you like! 

$7 per person

Imagine the fun!

Delicious Dance Events this week - Nov 28 through Dec 3

Wednesday Nov 30:  Swing for Young Dancers, Louie's Pizza, 3:30 - 4:30 / And  Swing 1 at the Creamery - week 2 of 4, drops in welcome 7 - 8:30 pm
Thursday Dec 1:  Swing 1.5 class at the Blue Sage, 7:30 - 9, 4th class of this series - want to go out for pizza + good company at Louie's afterward?
Saturday Dec. 3:  Home for the Holidays!  At the Paradise, a joyful celebration of the season, featuring lots of talented folks you know (including Jack, Sam and Alexandra from our Young Dancers class + Mark and I in "Run, Run Rudolph",
and a lively Flash Mob choreography I can't wait to see!).  Check out times below.
Sunday Dec. 4: Sunday Swing at the Blue Sage, 2:30 - 4 (we'll come prancing over from the Paradise right after our performance) - drop in class open to everyone.  Last week we had extra Leads, ladies! $8 or $21 for groups of 3 or more.

The Paonia Players present “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS:  A CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON,” December 3 and 4 at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia.  Directed by Merrily Talbott (Grease, Pollyanna, The Pony Expresso) and with a cast of 70+ talented local kids and adults, this music and dance revue is sure to be the hit of the holiday season.  Among the performers are:  Craig Childs & Laura Lee Yates as Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Sunshine Singers,  the Paonia Pop Stars, Flash Mob Dancers, Marc Wilson & Margot Richardson, Chelsea Bookout & Cooper Woods-Darby, Sticky Mulligan, Dee Holt, Shawn Larson, a barbershop quartet, the Hot Toddies madrigal singers, Jon Hickam, Dan Stech, Christy Eller, Carolyn Yates and more.

There will be two performances on Saturday, Dec. 3:  a matinee at 1 pm and an evening performance at 7 pm.
The show will close with a matinee performance on Sunday, the 4^th at 1 pm. 
Advance tickets are $5 for kids under 12 and $10 for adults and are available at Paonia Farm & Home, KVNF and the Paradise Theatre.  For more information,

Holiday Swingin' at the Sage!

Hey everybody!  Our Holiday Swingin' At the Sage social dance will happen on Saturday evening, December 10th.   We'll include a birthday dance for anyone who celebrates their special day during this month.   Dress festive! 
The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is located in the heart of "downtown" Paonia, Colorado.  You don't need to already know how to dance to enjoy it, and you do not need to bring a partner.  We'll start at 7:00 with a one hour lesson in basic 6 count Swing plus a mini lesson in simple, extremely fun Polka steps.  Our mentor, Jodi Fleischman, always starts her dances with the request that each dancer ask at least 3 people we don't know to dance.  So yes, ladies can ask gentlemen.  In fact, anyone can ask anyone. 


A few questions and answers:

Does it really only cost $7 per person, for 3 hours of fun, great music, exercise and friendship?

Yes, it's true, only $7!  Mark and I will dj the dance, so you can also make requests.

Will you play a variety of dance music?

Yes, a mix of Swing, Salsa, Waltz, pieces you can Foxtrot to, and even a polka or two.  You might be surprised to discover you can Swing to bands as diverse as Bennie Goodman, Led Zeplin, and Paonia's own Strolling Scones!

Do I need to come with a partner?

No partner needed.  This is a great place to mix and meet new people.  And women can play the Lead, men can play the Follow, if they wish.

What should I wear?

Something you can move comfortably in.  Dancing works up a sweat, so layers are good, and extra shirts to change into are a great idea.  Some women enjoy wearing skirts that swing and move with them.  Shoes that slide a bit and do not mark the floors are excellent.

I want to bring a treat to share with the other dancers.  Suggestions?

Finger foods, fresh fruit, nuts, and desserts are welcome (some folks have a real soft spot for brownies, for example).

Anything else I should bring?

A water bottle, fresh breath, and a ready smile are good ideas!

I want to make sure I make smell inviting to the other dancers.  Any suggestions?

Honestly, since you asked, colognes and perfumes can be overwhelming when dancing close (and sweat activates them), so it's usually best to rely on soap, deodorant and toothpaste for a fresh and inviting demeanor.   

Great!  I'm excited to come!  Will you have more dances like this in the future?

We're hoping the turnout will be strong, so we can hold our social dance every Second Saturday of each month.  Hope to see you on the dance floor!

Future Swingin' at the Sage dances to mark your calendars for:
January 14th      and
February 4th *
       
*  We made an exception for February; this dance will be held on the first Saturday instead.

New! Swing 1 at the Creamery in Hotchkiss!

Swingin' in Hotchkiss at the Creamery, on Wednesday evenings!
 165 W. Bridge Street, Hotchkiss, CO    (970)  872-4848 

Add more Zest to your Step!  Beginning Swing upstairs at the Creamery
No partner or dance experience needed!  
Bring slidey shoes and a water bottle,
and get ready for fun, friendship and new dance skills.
Dates:  November 16 and 30 + December 7 + 14
Time:  7 - 8:15
Cost:  $40 for 4 week session / $76 for Lead / Follow sign up / $11 drop in
Questions?  Call Margot at (970) 913-3962 or email:  illuminahealingart@gmail.com

Swing for Young Dancers ages 12 - 19!

At Louie's Pizza:
Location:  202 Grand Ave, Paonia CO 81428   (970) 527-8915
New! Young Dancers Swing ages 12 – 19 
Lessons upstairs Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30

5 week session $30 or $7 drop in
(November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)

P.E. credit available

Swing classes at the Blue Sage Arts Center, Paonia Colorado!

November and December At 
The Blue Sage
Located at  228 Grand Avenue  Paonia, CO 81428   (970) 527-7243
New!    Swing 1.5   Thursdays 7:30 – 9 
For anyone with some dance experience / idea of 6 count swing basics - that includes you!
4 week session $40, $76 for couples, or $11 drop in
(we've dropped the price a bit to encourage everyone to come!)
One hour lesson + a half hour of dance + practice
Dates:  November 3, 10, 17, and December 1st  (no class on Thanksgiving; come to Sunday Swing if you want to work off the mashed potatoes and gravy!)


New! Sunday Swing 1  2:30 – 4,  starting November 13th
Lesson in basic 6 count swing, plus dancing!
$8 drop in
Special family rate:  $20 for 3 or more
Open to everyone, all ages and levels.  Relaxing, fun, and a great way to learn dancing skills!
Dates:  November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18

Our first Social Dance!

Hey everybody!  Our first Swingin' At the Sage social dance will happen on Saturday evening, November 12th.   
The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is located in the heart of "downtown" Paonia, Colorado.  You don't need to already know how to dance to enjoy it; we'll start at 7:00 with a one hour lesson in basic 6 count Swing, and giving a few tips about making the dance floor friendly for everyone.  Our mentor, Jodi Fleischman, always starts her dances with the request that each dancer ask at least 3 people we don't know to dance.  So yes, ladies can ask gentlemen.  In fact, anyone can ask anyone. 


A few questions and answers:

Does it really only cost $7 per person, for 3 hours of fun, great music, exercise and friendship?

Yes, it's true, only $7!  Mark and I will dj the dance, so you can also make requests.

Will you play a variety of dance music?

Yes, a mix of Swing, Salsa, Waltz, pieces you can Foxtrot to, and even a polka or two.  You might be surprised to discover you can Swing to bands as diverse as Bennie Goodman, Led Zeplin, and Paonia's own Strolling Scones!

Do I need to come with a partner?

No partner needed.  This is a great place to mix and meet new people.  And women can play the Lead, men can play the Follow, if they wish.

What should I wear?

Something you can move comfortably in.  Dancing works up a sweat, so layers are good, and extra shirts to change into are a great idea.  Some women enjoy wearing skirts that swing and move with them.  Shoes that slide a bit and do not mark the floors are excellent.

I want to bring a treat to share with the other dancers.  Suggestions?

Finger foods, fresh fruit, nuts, and desserts are welcome (some folks have a real soft spot for brownies, for example).

Anything else I should bring?

A water bottle, fresh breath, and a ready smile are good ideas!

I want to make sure I make smell inviting to the other dancers.  Any suggestions?

Honestly, since you asked, colognes and perfumes can be overwhelming when dancing close (and sweat activates them), so it's usually best to rely on soap, deodorant and toothpaste for a fresh and inviting demeanor.   

Great!  I'm excited to come!  Will you have more dances like this in the future?

We're hoping the turnout will be strong, so we can hold our social dance every Second Saturday of each month.  Hope to see you on the dance floor!

Swingin' at the Sage is already scheduled for:
December 10th
January 14th      and
February 4th *
       
*  We made an exception for February; this dance will be held on the first Saturday instead.