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