New! January Swing classes with Delicious Dance, Shoreline! (North Seattle)

You never know where Swing Dancing will take you!

It's an expression of joy, and you can share it everywhere you go.  Mark and I have danced at Dick's Drive-in parking lots, in drug stores, and on street corners.

Pictured above:  we're performing at a folk festival in Leavenworth with our pals in the 

Savoy Swing Performance Troupe.  

New classes in January 2016 !

Brand new Swing 1 class, starting Tuesday January 12th! 
We're adding a Swing 1 class for the next 4 weeks. 
Swing 1 will run from 8:30 - 9:30 pm, directly after our intermediate Swing class, 
This group will learn all the basics needed to feel confident joining the fun of social dance. 
If you or someone you know is eager to begin Swing dance, please invite them to join us in this fun, friendly class. 
Cost: $44 for 4 weeks, or $12 drop in 
Location: Namaste Yoga Studio, 18021 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 
(in North City, in the building next door / just south of St. Mark's church) 

No dance skills or partner necessary, just bring clean, smooth soled shoes. 

And we've got room for a few more students in our Swing 1.5 class, too (read on!) 
Cheers, Margot

Jazz up your dance with Triple Time Swing Rhythms!  

        

      Start the new year with refreshing, joyful dance

January 5, 12, 19, 26     7:30 - 8:30 pm

Level 1.5 *

Location:  Namaste Yoga Studio, in North City / Shoreline.

Adding new combinations, variations and playfulness into your swing.   We'll s-t-r-e-t-c-h your groove and add new moves by playing with triple time and mixing in eight count rhythms. 

The beginning and end of class includes time to simply dance and practice, integrating the moves with the rhythm of the music. Fun, great exercise, and joyful connection with your fellow humans!

Location is Namaste Yoga Studio, at 18021 15th Ave NE, Suite 101 Shoreline, 98155 

 Lots of free parking, and some good, cheap places to eat nearby

Cost: $44 for the January session, or $12 drop in per class
Welcoming new and returning students.  On your own or with a partner, either way works fine  - 
we rotate throughout class so you learn faster and make more friends. 

Please bring clean, smooth soled shoes or dance shoes, and a water bottle

Instructors:  Mark Willson and Margot Richardson  of Savoy Swing Performance Troupe

* This class is for dancers with some fundamental swing dance skills:  basic 6 count footwork and connection with a partner, inside + outside turns. 
Are you interested in learning from scratch?  Contact us, and we'll set up a Playshop, where you can learn all the basics in a shorter chunk of time.  Email Margot at:  illuminahealingart@gmail.com

Questions?  Email Margot at illuminahealingart@gmail.com  or call  206-913-3962

See you in class! 

Swing and Do That Thing! Lessons in Shoreline / North Seattle, fun!

Swing dance through these darker days and keep the joy going! 

Swing and Do That Thing!

Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, and December 1     7:30 - 8:30 pm

Location:  Namaste Yoga Studio, in North City / Shoreline.

 In our small group class, we'll teach cool moves and transitions,

as well as the fundamentals of Swing over 5 weeks.

The beginning and end of class includes time to simply dance and practice, integrating the moves with the rhythm of the music. Fun, great exercise, and joyful connection with your fellow humans!

Location is Namaste Yoga Studio, at 18021 15th Ave NE, Suite 101 Shoreline, 98155 * Lots of free parking, and some good, cheap places to eat nearby
Cost: $55 for the session, $12 drop in
Welcoming new and returning students.  No partner or dance experience necessary. 

Please bring clean, smooth soled shoes or dance shoes, and a water bottle

Instructors:  Mark and Margot of Savoy Swing Performance Troupe

Questions?  Email Margot at illuminahealingart@gmail.com  or call  206-913-3962

See you at class! 

Delicious Dance Swing One class Coupon - save over 50% !

Print this coupon for an incredibly good deal on our fun Swing One class!
You'll be ready for Halloween dancing at the end of 5 weeks, and then on to
many new possibilities at the Swing Two level. 

See the previous post for the full scoop.  Happy dancing, Margot and Mark
Questions?  Email or call us  illuminahealingart@gmail.com     206-913-3962

Swing Dance Fundamentals class in Shoreline / North City ! Starting September 29

Have you ever said, "Boy, that looks like a blast!  I'd love to learn Swing dancing..."  Here's your chance!

We're starting beginning Swing lessons here in Shoreline, at the beautiful 
Namaste Yoga Studio (former location of Treehouse Yoga, in the Evergreen Building)

First class is Tuesday, September 29th.  Our small group classes will include one and a half hour of instruction and practice, so students have lots of time to integrate the moves, steps and grooves into their dance.  Please pass this on to more friends.

Swing and the world of social dance brings more happiness to life!             Affectionately, Margot

Swing Fundamentals

September 29th, 7 - 8:30, at Namaste Yoga Studio, in North City / Shoreline. In our small group class, we'll teach you the fundamentals of Swing over 5 weeks, with lots of time to practice and solidify these basic moves. Fun, great exercise, and joyful connection with your fellow humans!
Location is Namaste Yoga Studio, at 18021 15th Ave NE, Suite 101 Shoreline, 98155 * Lots of free parking, and some good, cheap places to eat nearby
Cost: $80 for the session, $20 drop in

No partner or dance experience necessary. Please bring clean, smooth soled shoes or dance shoes, and a water bottle.  Class dates: Sept. 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27

Questions?  Email us at illuminahealingart@gmail.com  or call 206 913-3962

Ready for more advanced classes?  Check out Swing 2, 3 and Lindy Hop at Left Foot Boogie

Imagine the fun! Video by David Jacobson of Cowordsandpictures.com

Our friend David Jacobson made this promo video especially for us, in Paonia, Colorado during Cherry Days!  David crafts wonderful films to promote business of all sizes.  Find him at:  cowordsandpictures.com  

The music is "Central Time" by Pokey LaFarge
 Pokey LaFarge (Google Play • iTunes • AmazonMP3)

Enjoy!

Paonia Swing Playshops and P-Town Stomp June 24, 27, and July 1st

Blue Sage * Summer 2015

* 2 weeks of Wednesday Swing Playshops + The P-Town Stomp! *

A Saturday Night Social Dance

Here's the scoop, dancers of the North Fork Valley and beyond!

We're coming to Paonia for 2 weeks of dancing fun at the Blue Sage.  Jump in, 

and Swing Out!  Polish and expand your dance skills, just in time for summertime

dancing.  Imagine all kinds of fun! 

2 levels of Playshops, for two Wednesdays * June 24 and July 1

Swing into Lindy

for beginning dancers, and experienced dancers looking to refresh your swing skills

6:30 – 8 * June 24 and July 1st

Learn from scratch or brush up on the fun-damentals of the original American swing dance! We'll teach you the basic 6-count Swing steps, cool transitions, the lead / follow roles, and how to create great connection with each other on the dance floor. Lindy Hop, the original form of Swing, is very versatile, and can be danced to everything from Rock 'n Roll to Bluegrass to vintage Big Band music. Have you always wanted to join the fun of partner dance and Swing? Or need to polish these skills? Dust off your shoes and jump in!

Dancers can drop in for one or both weeks, but we highly recommend 

coming for both.

Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz Intermediate

for dancers familiar with 6 count swing and partner connection

8 – 9:30 * June 24 and July 1st

Expand your skills, enhance your style and connection, and learn new combinations!

Lindy Hop components include 6-count Swing, Lindy swing out, and Charleston rhythms. We'll give you a taste of all 3, using playful combinations that easily stretch your dance expression. Warm ups will include elements of solo jazz, which can be mixed into your partner swing or danced on your own.

Come for one or both weeks, or ideally, all 4 Playshops, for a really solid experience of fun skill building and swing connection. We'll help you refine your fundamentals and stretch them into new grooves, as you move yourself to the next level.

About the instructors: Mark Willson and Margot Richardson are members of the Savoy Swing Performance troupe which specializes in Lindy Hop; avid social dancers, and part-time P-Town residents currently making their home base in Seattle.  Friendliness and humor are trademarks of their instructional style. They love watching their students light up with the joy of social dance!

Cost:

Paid in advance:

(Cash or check, received by the Blue Sage on or before Tuesday, June 23rd)

$ 12 per class = 1.5 hours of instruction and fun!

Or $ 22 for two weeks of one class = 3 hours of instruction and fun!

Or the Whole Enchilada Pass!

$ 40 for two weeks of two classes = 6 hours of instruction and fun, PLUS free entrance to the Saturday night dance, aka

The P-Town Stomp! on June 27^th 7 – 10 p.m.

Drop in: $14 per class for 1.5 hours of instruction and fun!

Location: The Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia, Colorado

Dates: Two Wednesdays, June 24^th and July 1^st

Private lessons are available during these two weeks, June 23 – July 3, at reasonable rates. Topics can include 6-count Swing, Lindy Hop finesse, Waltz, Salsa level 1 or 2, Solo Jazz, Wedding Dance, and Manifesting the Life You're Dreaming Of through Dance. Please contact Margot at illuminahealingart@gmail.com for more information and pricing, or find us on Facebook at Delicious Dance for details.

The P-Town Stomp!

Saturday night social dance, open to everyone!

June 27^th * 7– 10 p.m. * $ 7

Social dancing in Swing, Blues, Salsa, Waltz and More! 

Free lesson in Swing from 7 – 7:30.

Mini lessons in Salsa and Waltz offered during the dance, and of course, a Birthday Circle! Only $7 buys you an evening of fabulous dance and schmoozing with long-time and brand new friends. We'll play a mix of the finest dance music available for Swing, Blues, Salsa, Two Step, Waltz and even a polka or two. No partner needed. Bring clean, smooth-soled shoes, a water bottle, and a delicious snack to share if you can.

All ages and abilities welcome; this is a community social dance where

cross-generational dancing is encouraged, and anyone can Lead or Follow.

Imagine all kinds of fun!

Mark and Margot teaching private dance lessons: here's a glowing testimonial !

"We were looking to take private lessons in Lindy Hop and were referred to Mark and Margot. What a find! Instead of one instructor – we got a team!  From our first lesson, it’s been awesome. Mark and Margot are incredibly encouraging and make dancing a TON of fun. Their enthusiasm is simply contagious! It’s a huge benefit to work with a team – you see the steps demonstrated, and both the lead and follow can try out the steps with the instructor as well as their partner. We feel like we hit the jackpot with you two!" --Jordana and TJ

Sweet!    Thanks, Jordana and TJ, you make teaching dance so rewarding.  

This is Mark and I performing with our dance troupe, the Savoy Swing Performance Troupe, led by Guy Caridi.  Taken while we were in costume, at the Leavenworth Folk Festival. 

New Classes in Swing Dance, Lindy Hop and Waltz! with Left Foot Boogie January Februrary 2015

CLASSES 

For all classes and One Pop workshops you can register at the door.  No partner needed.  Bring non-marking shoes and a water bottle, and we'll see you there!

JAN/ FEB 2015

Mark and I will be teaching Swing, Waltz, and likely a "Swing Rueda" reunion class during these winter months.  Now's the time to bring more light and more joy into your life on the dance floor.  See below for details, and check Left Foot Boogie  for more dance fun.

  

5 Wednesdays: CREATIVE TOPICS IN SWING!
Creative Topics: 7:30 - 9:00 pm 
Perfect for Swing 2 & 3 Level Dancers:   Come on out further your skills, laugh, dance, dance, dance & Be challenged!
Drop-in for an eve, more, or come to all five... 
Jan 14 - Swing Fast - Mark & Margot 
Jan 21 - Swing Slow - Mark, & Margot 
Jan 28 - Swing Fast / Swing Slow - Jodi & Wren 
Feb 4 - Double Time Swing - Jodi & Partner 
Feb 11 - Creative Moves, Style & Rhythm - Jodi & Wren

 1.5 hr wkshops,       Drop-in $20      All 5 wkshops, 7.5 hrs - $80 

Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell Everett Hwy 

5 Thursdays: Waltz 1 
Jan 15, 22, 29 Feb 5 , Feb 12 
Markee & Margot   Phinney Ridge Ctr - Upper Bldg , 6532 Phinney Ave. N, $60 
6:00 - 7:00     Waltz 1     

We'll be starting at the very beginning and soon will be floating around the room with a partner in our arms.
Waltz- the ultimate romantic dance!

5 Thurs: Lindy Intermediate 
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5 
Mark, & Katie,   Phinney Ridge Ctr - Upper Bldg , 6532 Phinney Ave. N, $80 
7:00 - 8:30    Lindy Bop Whop Whop Skee-dop     

We're mixing up Charleston, swoops, swing outs and reversals - Yeah Baby! Live the Adventure!

Fun and friendly One Pop Workshops for Swing, Lindy Hop, Waltz and Blues, with Left Foot Boogie !

One Pop Workshops * with Left Foot Boogie
* or Playshops, as we fondly call them - they're too fun to call 'em work!

 January/ February 2015

 Swing Fun-damentals

 Sat: Jan 10 & Jan 17

 1:30 - 4:00 pm

 Mark & Margot

 Ballard, Sunset Hill, 3003 N.W. 66th Ave., (5 hrs) $60

 (LEVEL 1, BEGINNING from SCRATCH)

 We decided to make it a party atmosphere-- way more fun to learn a new skill!  

 We'll take care of the fun:

  lots of music, fun & easy moves!  

 Starting from the ground up, we'll get you in the swing of things in a flash! 

 Cuban Rueda

 Salsa in a Circle- Fun! Fun! Fun!

 Sat, Jan 31 

 1:30 - 4:00 pm

 Jodi & Curtis Luke

 Ballard, Sunset Hill, 3003 N.W. 66th Ave.,(3 hr) $30

 ALL LEVELS WELCOME:

 (LEVEL 1, BEGINNING from SCRATCH to ADVANCED Dancers)

 This Dance-form originates in CUBA (where Jodi learned it!)

 Energy! Joy! 

 It is truly one of the MOST FUN DANCES I've ever danced!

 Lots of music, exercise, fun & easy moves & WHOLE LOTTA LAUGHS!

 Come experience the fun!

 We'll be doing a RUEDA circle at Left Foot Boogie dances, during band breaks!  

 One Step Blues

 Sunday: Feb 8th

 1:30 - 4:00 pm

 jodi & Dean

 Ballard, Sunset Hill, 3003 N.W. 66th Ave., $30

 ALL LEVELS WELCOME:

 (LEVEL 1, BEGINNING from SCRATCH to ADVANCED Dancers)

 The name says it all - a dance based on taking a step - ya gotta love that!

 This dance is versatile - great to many kinds of music; moves around the floor, or stays

 in place. 

 lots of music, fun & easy moves!  

 Starting from the ground up. 

Brian Lee and the Blues Orbiters at Left Foot Boogie !

Brian Lee and the Blues Orbiters at Left Foot Boogie!
Second Saturday dance, January 10

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Dance Lesson in 1 Step

8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Dance!!! 

Admission:  $ 15

Bothell Sons of Norway Hall 

23905 Bothell-Everett Highway