Hitting The Breaks In Two Beats | January 24, 2009
We've talked about lots of differents ways to hit the breaks. But what it comes down to is that most of the time (until we get really musical) we don't realize the break is there until it's almost too late. Well, lets talk about that. And ladies, I'll give you a way to hit the break (without messing up your man's plan).
What: Hitting The Breaks In Two Beats Workshop When: January 24, 2009 Where: Shall We Dance Studio Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: $15 per person
A New Fun Pattern, A New Easy Sugarpush, and A New Easy Whip | January 31, 2009
Time for new pattern I've found out on the National Competition Circuit. The let's add a couple of new easy Basic and Whip patterns to make it all REALLY fun!!! On January 31, at Cypress Dance Studio from 8:00-9:00PM.
What: A New Fun Pattern, A New Easy Sugarpush, and A New Easy Whip Workshop When: January 31, 2009 Where: Cypress Dance Studio Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Country Western Dance After Workshop) Cost: Visit Cypress Dance Online for cost
Rodeo Workshop and Dance | February 6, 2009
Come join us at the Singles Rodeo Dance on Friday, February 6, 2009 at Chaplewood United Methodist Church. There will be a FREE polka lesson featuring yours turely (Michael Stephens), with dancing, food and a variety of great music. The workshop will be held from 7:00 - 8:15 pm, and the dance follows from 8:15 - 11:00 pm. Admission is only $10 and all proceeds benefit students with amazing potential. Click here to download the flyer for more details and information.
What: Rodeo Workshop and Dance When: February 6, 2009 Where: Chapelwood United Methodist Church Time: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Cost: $10 per person (All proceeds benefit students with amazing potential.)
Valentine's Slow Dancing for the Romance of It | February 14, 2009
Don’t you just hate standing there at ANY party and not really know how to handle the really slow music? So, here’s our first chance of the year to get ready to impress, well, gosh, at this point we be happy to just impress us and our dates. But wouldn’t it be nice to have figured it out a little better. I say YES!!!
What: Valentine's Slow Dancing for the Romance of It When: February 14, 2009 Where: Shall We Dance Studio Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: $15 per person
Spin Workshop: Spin Your Circles in Straight Lines | February 28, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen: Lend me you ears (uh, feet). The girls AND the guys are going to spin a little faster, longer, and straighter. It’s time to come out of the double-pike reverse and stick it… (Wait, that’s gymnastics.) It’s time to start it sooner, spin it stronger, and stick-it harder. We’ll see you there.
What: Spin Workshop: Spin Your Circles in Straight Lines When: February 28, 2009 Where: Shall We Dance Studio Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: $15 per person
WCS - Make the Most of Your Basic 6-beat Patterns | March 28, 2009
If you know you're Sugar Push, Left Side Pass, and Underarm Turn, you're ready for this class. If you are more advanced and don't know how to turn your 3 basic patterns into 21, this class is for you. It's logical and easy to remember. It's my Level 7 class. So, everyone can learn from this. These are still basic patterns, but they look and feel different.
If you're a beginner, this class is for you.
What: WCS - Make the Most of Your Basic 6-beat Patterns When: March 28, 2009 Where: Cypress Dance Studio Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $15 per person for two hours Level: Beginning
WCS and the Latest Cool Move from Chicago | March 28, 2009
We're gearing up for an Advanced Workshop. So, come to this workshop and get yourself ready. We're working on the latest two moves I saw while competing in Chicago. There's on cool easy one, and one cool more difficult one. And as usual, I'll be talking about technique, technique, and technique.
If you're a beginner, this is not the class for you.
What: WCS and the Latest Cool Move from Chicago When: March 28, 2009 Where: Cypress Dance Studio Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost: $15 per person for two hours Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Level 15 West Coast Swing Patterns | April 4, 2009
We're gearing up for an Advanced Monthly Workshop in the Clear Lake area. So, come to this workshop and get yourself ready. We're working on two moves a couple of us worked while I was in Chicago. There's one cool easy one that requires subtlety in lead AND follow, and one cool more difficult one. And as usual, I'll be talking about technique, technique, and technique.
If you're a beginner, this class is not for you.
What: Level 15 West Coast Swing Patterns When: April 4, 2009 Where: Shall We Dance Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Who: Completion or Attendance at Bay Area’s Advanced Class, Texas Dance Country Level 6, SSQQ’s Martian Level, or equivalent. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, PLEASE CONTACT US!!! Cost: $20 per person / $35 per couple (We will still rotate) Level: Advanced
Level 20 West Coast Swing Patterns | April 11, 2009
We’re STILL gearing up for the Advanced Monthly Workshop in the Clear Lake area. So, we’re going to continue with another simple, subtle pattern followed by a fun, more difficult pattern. And – again/of course, we’ll be talking about technique.
What: Level 20 West Coast Swing Patterns When: April 11, 2009 Where: Shall We Dance Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Who: So, the same rules apply to this workshop as Level 15. Contact me with any questions about eligibility. Remember, we’re getting ready for an Advanced Monthly Workshop. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, PLEASE CONTACT US!!! Cost: $20 per person / $35 per couple (We will still rotate) Level: Advanced
Beginning Workshop | April 18, 2009
We’ll review the basic 6-beat patterns and then take a fun step further – of course talking about some technique. And yes, we’re using the same logic to help the men remember. Oh, AND for the ladies, we’re going to add some flair. We’ll even take some time for musicality – start learning it now (it’ll make the dance even more fun).
What: Beginning Workshop When: April 18, 2009 Where: Cypress Dance Studio Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Who: This is class for the beginner, near beginner, and those who wish to work on their basic patterns. Cost: $20 per person / $35 per couple (We will still rotate) Level: Beginner
Level 20 West Coast Swing Patterns | April 18, 2009
We’re STILL gearing up for the Advanced Monthly Workshop in the north/northwest area. So, we’re going to continue with another simple, subtle pattern followed by a fun, more difficult pattern. And – again/of course, we’ll be talking about technique.
What: Level 20 West Coast Swing Patterns When: April 18, 2009 Where: Cypress Dance Studio Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Who: So, the same rules apply to this workshop as Level 15. Contact me with any questions about eligibility. Remember, we’re getting ready for an Advanced Monthly Workshop. Cost: $20 per person / $35 per couple (We will still rotate) Level: Advanced
Multiple and Illusion Spins Workshop | May 9, 2009
This Workshop IS for the serious student!!! We will specifically be working on multiple Clockwise (reverse) spins using a COOL illusions lead. Of course, the ladies will be spinning. BUT... men - you HAVE to learn how to lead the Illusion well. And as always, I'll want the men to spin also. The Illusion spin is used in WCS AND C&W. So we'll talk a simple pattern that can be used in both dances to get us to the Illusion.
What: Multiple and Illusion Spins Workshop When: May 9, 2009 Where: Shall We Dance Studio Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: $20 per person
Quick Draw/Level-16 Two-Step Pattern Workshop | June 20, 2009
We have got a cool pattern with a couple of different endings. As you know, my style is to work on the coolness of the man, the flair of the woman, and the technique of both. So step into our Quick Draw level. AND, don’t be afraid to ask questions about how to tell the difference between your new Quick Draw pattern and similar patterns.
What: Quick Draw/Level-16 Two-Step Pattern Workshop When: June 20, 2009 Where: Shall We Dance Studio Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: $20 per person
Jimmy Buffett's Riding the Waves Workshop | June 27, 2009
It’s that time of year again. It’s summer; it’s hot; it’s time for a party. Oh, and we’ll learn more about slowing down WCS patterns to play with the music. We’ll dress up in our least scary beachwear; we’ll learn a new pattern; we’ll snack and drink (even Margaritas); we’ll learn an old pattern again and slow it down; we’ll snack and drink some more; we’ll practice; and, of course, we’ll snack and drink some more.
What: Jimmy Buffett's Riding the Waves Workshop When: June 27, 2009 Where: Shall We Dance Studio Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: $20 per person
Spin Workshop (WCS and Two-Step) | September 19, 2009
This will we for both the guys and girls. I have TWO moves that will be practiced by both the leads and follows. We WILL get good at these moves which will make you better at ALL of your spins. It's Great!!!
What: Spin Workshop When: September 19, 2009 Where: Reno's Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost: $20 per person
