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June 2018 Schedule
Rick Archer offers both group dance classes
and private every day and evening except for Sunday.
Currently Rick's Monday night
Chapelwood courses
are taught at the church. However, private lessons
are taught at
Rick's house in the
Heights.
Rick offers Group dance classes in Country-Western, Ballroom,
Latin, Salsa, West Coast and East Coast
Swing.
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RICK ARCHER'S JUNE DANCE SCHEDULE
Yes, I
have a phone: 713-862-2121, but I do not own a cell phone.
Since I am difficult to reach by phone, please use email...
I check it six times a day.
Rick Archer,
rick@ssqq.com
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1. MONDAY CHAPELWOOD BEGINNING WESTERN WALTZ
4 Mondays, starts June 4. (June 04, 11, 18, 25) 7-8:30 pm,
$40 a person
Pre-registration is not necessary. Class is held at
Chapelwood Church in the Memorial area.
Chapelwood
is located in the Memorial area at 11140 Green Bay, 77024.
(map)
Look for us in Room YB
100-101
For
more information, contact Rick Archer,
rick@ssqq.com
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2. TUESDAY INTERMEDIATE TWOSTEP AND INTERMEDIATE EAST COAST
SWING
4 Tuesdays, starts June 5. (June 05, 12, 19, 26) 7-8:30
pm, $40 a person
Please
pre-register. Just hit 'Reply' on this email and tell me
you are coming. That's all there is to it. Rick Archer,
rick@ssqq.com
LOCATION: Rick's Dance Room is in the Heights near
Fitzgeralds on White Oak and Studemont (
Map
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3. WEDNESDAY INTERMEDIATE WEST COAST SWING AND EAST COAST
SWING
4 Wednesdays, starts June 6. (June 06, 13, 20, 27) 7-8:30
pm, $40 a person
Please
pre-register. Just hit 'Reply' on this email and tell me
you are coming. That's all there is to it. Rick Archer,
rick@ssqq.com
LOCATION: Rick's Dance Room in the Heights near Fitzgeralds
on White Oak and Studemont (
Map
)
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4. THURSDAY BEGINNING WESTERN TWOSTEP AND BEG. EAST COAST
SWING
4 Thursdays, starts June 10. (June 07, 14, 21, 28) 7-8:40
pm, $40 a person
$40 a person or $40 a couple (Special Offer: Buy One, Get
One Free)
Explanation:
Many people in the dance community have someone new in their
life and wish their new friend would to learn to dance. So
for this Special 'Get Started' class, I set it up so that
one person pays and the other takes it for free. Or perhaps
two people would like a review. If they come as a couple,
they end up paying half price.
If someone comes alone, they still have to pay the full
price. So why not ask a friend to come with you?
Since I am trying to keep my boy-girl ratio balanced, please
note I expect each couple to have a lead/follow
relationship.
This Beginner-level class on Thursday will cover the two
most important social dances... Western and East Coast
Swing. We will spend one hour on Western and a half hour on
East Coast Swing. Yes, there will be a ten-minute break in
between, so class will run to 8:40.
Please
understand the dance room has space limits, so please
pre-register. Just hit 'Reply' on this email and tell me
you are coming. That's all there is to it. Rick Archer,
rick@ssqq.com
LOCATION: Rick's Dance Room is in the Heights near
Fitzgeralds on White Oak and Studemont (
Map
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PARKING: Rick's house is located in an attractive Heights
neighborhood. There is ample street parking, but you might
have to walk a bit if you are the last person to show up.
Please remember to leave nothing of value in plain sight in
your car.
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Private Dance Lessons ($50 an hour, $200 for 5 hours)
Private dance lessons have many advantages. For one thing,
people enjoy the privacy. But what they like most of all is
the chance to learn at their own speed. Private lessons
allow students to learn the subtleties of social dance that
are impossible to teach in group settings. Private lessons
are also particularly inviting for people who prefer to have
flexible schedules.
Book the lesson at your convenience and cancel if something
comes up. Believe it or not, if someone needs to cancel at
the last minute (yes, they do it all the time), I don't
mind. Since I have a dance room built onto the side of my
house, I am not at all inconvenienced if something comes
up.
As for when I am available, I can teach private lessons
pretty much any time of the day every day of the week. 9
am? Fine. 3 pm? Fine. Saturdays? Fine. I prefer to
skip Sundays, but I will teach Sundays in a pinch. The
biggest problem is that I have very limited free time after
7 pm due to my group lessons.
My fee structure is fairly inexpensive compared to other
Houston dance teachers. Choose between two options: $50 for
one hour or $200 for five one-hour lessons.
Although
I can teach pretty much anything, my specialty is getting
people ready to dance at weddings. If you have any
questions, the easiest way to reach me is by email:
rick@ssqq.com
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Synchronized
Polka
Synchronized Polka is a form of Western Polka where the man and the
woman start on the same foot and dance matching patterns at each
other's side to Polka-rhythm Western music.
Polka music can be very fast. Consequently advanced dancers look for
ways to conserve energy and have fun in the process. Two favorite
solutions are Western Cha Cha and Triple Two. Both dances allow
people to dance slower to the same music, but also involve
interesting patterns.
However many people prefer to stick with Polka footwork "if only
there was a way to slow it down a bit". Synchronized Polka
accomplishes that nicely. Synchronized Polka is it can be easily
blended in with your regular Polka patterns.
If you are having
trouble visualizing Synchronized Polka, think "Cotton Eyed Joe".
The Cotton-Eyed Joe is basically the 'original' Synchronized Polka
dance... both people start with their right foot and both people
dance side by side starting from the Sweetheart Position (see
picture)
The only thing you need to know in order to take this course is a
basic understanding of Polka footwork.
Pattycake
Polka
Pattycake Polka is an
extremely easy system of Polka patterns where the man and the woman
dance side by side linked by one hand at a time.
Periodically they touch each other's free hand, thus giving this
footwork system its distinctive name.
The advantage of these
patterns is that the woman does not have to dance backwards, a real
relief to the ladies.
Triple Two
Triple Two is Polka
footwork with two walking steps added in. Triple step, Triple
step, Walk Walk. The major advantage of Triple Two is that it
'slows' the dance down. By adding two walking steps, people do
not have to work as hard to keep the fast pace of the music.
Plus the patterns are easy to lead and follow, thereby giving the
lady a break.
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Marla Archer currently has 2 upcoming SSQQ cruise trip:
October Dance Cruise 2017 (October 2017)
Dracula on the Danube 2018 (October 2018)
To keep everyone informed,
Rick Archer sends out weekly email Newsletters
with updates about
the cruise trips, our various dance
classes, upcoming
dance events, and
Rick's stories from recently completed cruise trips.
To
subscribe, please email Rick Archer,
Rick@ssqq.com
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Beginning Texas Twostep and Polka - Rick
This course covers the
Basic steps to the Texas Twostep, the Polka, and the Threestep.
The class will prepare you to Western dance to all speeds of music.
The Texas Twostep
is the best known Western dance. Fool Hearted Memory by
George Strait is a good example of a song Twostep is used to.
The speed range for Twostep music is 75-100 beats per minute.
The Polka is just
as important to learn. San Antonio Stroll by Tanya
Tucker is a good example. The speed range for Polka music is
100-130 beats per minute.
The Threestep is
an interesting dance. It is used to "Slow Twostep" music.
In other words, if a song is too slow for Twostep and too fast fast
for Polka, then the Threestep becomes useful. Peaceful Easy
Feeling by the Eagles is a good example of a Threestep song.
The speed range for the Threestep is 130-150 beats per minute.
The Threestep is a
hybrid of Twostep and Polka. The footwork is similar to Polka
except that you pass your feet. It is danced to 8 beats with a
Slow Quick Quick Slow Quick cadence.
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Intermediate
and Advanced Twostep and Polka
This course assumes you
know how to Twostep and Polka ahead of time.
After learning what we
call the "Transition Mode" of Twostep and Polka, now we need to
cover the flashy double turns. The main thrust is to learn how
to lead and follow the complicated Western Swing Double Turns.
Western Swing is a wildly popular form of Twostep and Polka where
the man spins the lady twice with his left hand.
In addition, we find
time to learn Twostep and Polka Circle Turns as well as other
classic patterns such as Conversation and Zig Zag.
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Western
Waltz
Waltz is not only the
legendary dance of Romance, it is also a timeless symbol for
elegance and grace. When women think of Waltz, they think of
Cinderella at the Ball with flowing gowns and swirling turns around
the dance floor.
There are two styles of
Waltz. One style are the Small Floor Waltz patterns typically
used on the dance floors of cruise ships. The other style are
the Waltz patterns that travel round and round the dance floor.
The Traveling style is
what we teach in Western Waltz.
Since every girl feels like a Princess when she dances to beautiful
Waltz music, any man who can dance the Waltz will surely receive
smiles and hugs from his favorite partner... and that's no fairy
tale!
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Western Cha Cha
Hint -
there is no difference between a Latin Cha Cha and a Western
Cha Cha except the music you dance to and perhaps the
clothes you wear. The dance itself stays the same.
This is a useful thing to know since
the patterns you learn can be used at Chandelier on a
Western and a Ballroom night as well. One night a lady
might wear jeans, the other night she might wear a dress,
but on both nights her hips will move the same way
regardless... and the man will be unable to take his eyes
away.
The major reason Cha Cha is popular in
the Western clubs is that Cha Cha can be used as an
alternative to the Polka when certain "romantic" Polka-speed
music is played. Dancers enjoy having the option to
try something different.
Cha Cha is an
exceptionally cute dance. Not only is the footwork
fairly simple to learn, there is a flirty style to the dance
that adds to the fun.
Whether you
dance the Cha Cha to Neon Moon by Brooks and Dunn or
to Oye Como Va by Santana, you are going to like this
dance!
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Night Club
Night Club is an usually attractive
form of Slow Dancing that is best known for being used to
romantic Western ballads.
Drawing heavily
from the Ballroom traditions of Rumba and Bolero, Night Club
is a surprisingly intricate dance that brings great smiles
to many Western dancers when the smooching music gets
played.
Let me add that
Night Club patterns are so versatile they can also be used
to Salsa music, Foxtrot music, and Rumba as well.
Due to this
unusual versatility, Night Club is currently the "In" dance
to learn for many experienced dancers.
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Synchronized
Polka
Synchronized Polka is a form of Western Polka where the man and the
woman start on the same foot and dance matching patterns at each
other's side to Polka-rhythm Western music.
Polka music can be very fast. Consequently advanced dancers look for
ways to conserve energy and have fun in the process. Two favorite
solutions are Western Cha Cha and Triple Two. Both dances allow
people to dance slower to the same music, but also involve
interesting patterns.
However many people prefer to stick with Polka footwork "if only
there was a way to slow it down a bit". Synchronized Polka
accomplishes that nicely. Synchronized Polka is it can be easily
blended in with your regular Polka patterns.
If you are having
trouble visualizing Synchronized Polka, think "Cotton Eyed Joe".
The Cotton-Eyed Joe is basically the 'original' Synchronized Polka
dance... both people start with their right foot and both people
dance side by side starting from the Sweetheart Position (see
picture)
The only thing you need to know in order to take this course is a
basic understanding of Polka footwork.
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Beginning East Coast Swing
East Coast Swing is the most practical partner dance on the planet.
East Coast Swing can be used at virtually any event involving dance.
For example, when we go
dancing at the Chandelier Ballroom on Saturday nights, there is more
East Coast Swing music played than any other type of music.
When we go dancing
at the Chandelier on Western night, you will get
opportunities to dance East Coast Swing all night long.
East Coast Swing is by far the most practical dance to learn for
cruise trips. The bands hired by the cruise lines play more
music on a nightly basis that fit East Coast Swing than Salsa,
Ballroom, and Western. For that matter, if you go to a
wedding, chances are you will get more opportunities to dance East
Coast than any other type of partner dance.
So why is this? For one thing, East Coast Swing doesn't limit itself
to a certain genre of music. To dance Western, by and large you need
Western-sounding music. To dance Salsa, you need Latin music. On the
other hand, East Coast Swing can be used to a wide variety of music.
East Coast Swing works to Big Band music, a mainstay of all Ballroom
music. That is the music that was being played when East Coast Swing
was developed back in the Twenties and Thirties. However, East Coast
Swing is not limited to Big Band music. East Coast Swing has
great range. After dancing to the elegant Big Band music, you can
also use it to get down and dirty Blues music. For that matter, ECS
and its counterpart Jitterbug work to Rockabilly, Disco, Pop, Jazz,
and much of the great Fifties and Sixties Oldies music.
In short, at some point
everyone should learn to dance East Coast Swing. If you like
to go social dancing, this is one dance you will find both fun and
very useful.
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Intermediate East Coast Swing
East Coast Swing can be danced to practically any song a
couple is determined to dance to, many people are surprised to learn
to East Coast Swing has three distinct styles of footwork.
Single Time Swing
uses 4 steps to 6 beats. It is counted step hold step hold
back step or Slow Slow Quick Quick if you prefer. This is the
most popular style, but this timing only works to about half the
music.
Double Time Swing
uses 6 steps to 6 beats. It is counted Tap Step Tap Step Back Step.
We call this form of East Coast Swing Tap Step Swing.
Triple Time Swing
uses 8 steps to 6 beats. It is counted triple step, triple
step back step. If you prefer to use beats of music, then
count it 1&2, 3&4, Back Step. We call this form Jitterbug.
All patterns in
Intermediate East Coast are learned and danced to all three rhythms.
Don't get nervous; it is a lot easier than it sounds. And you
are going to like the results. You will soon discover you can
dance comfortably to a huge range of different speeds of Swing
music.
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Ballroom Dancing
The term "Ballroom Dancing" actually refers to 6 different dances.
East Coast Swing |
Foxtrot |
Waltz |
Cha Cha |
Rumba |
Tango |
When we go
Ballroom Dancing at the Chandelier on Saturday nights, East Coast
Swing music accounts for 33% of the songs. Foxtrot
and Waltz account for another 33% of the music.
Rumba, Cha-Cha,
and Tango handle the final 25%. One Quickstep
and one Samba song is played per night which brings us up to
100%.
Foxtrot
is synonymous with Frank Sinatra tunes such as New York, New York.
Similar in style to the Western Twostep, Foxtrot is a formal dance
that can either be used in a small area or danced in a circle around
the floor.
Waltz
is the favorite Ballroom dance of many people. When done well,
Waltz is a very pretty dance. The couples are elegant, graceful, and
flowing. Equally important, Waltz music is generally the most
romantic of all. Perhaps the best known Waltz song is Could
I have this Dance? by Anne Murray
An interesting feature of Waltz and Foxtrot is
that they share identical basic patterns.
Although the "style" of the two dances is different, the footwork is
the same. This conveniently allows the student to learn the
two dances side by side.
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Intermediate Ballroom
When our group goes dancing at the Chandelier Ballroom on Saturday
nights, the band plays music for 6 different dances.
East Coast Swing |
Foxtrot |
Waltz |
Cha Cha |
Rumba |
Tango |
Since we cover East
Coast Swing on Wednesday, let's skip this one. However, the
other five dances are all in play. The students will decide
what material to concentrate on.
The class will be small, so
everyone can expect to get their preferences met.
This course assumes the
students have at least some dance background. However, you
don't have to be an expert. For example, if you are a good
Western dancer, you are more than welcome to take this class whether
you have had a Ballroom class or not. A small class allows for
plenty of leeway.
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A Note
from Rick Archer
In January
2012, I
began offering Private Group Lessons here at my house in
the Heights. To my pleasant surprise, the classes were a big
hit. The students love the privacy and they enjoy having a big
picture window to appreciate the garden.
So what, exactly, is a "Private" Group Lesson?? This term refers
to a group dance class that is deliberately kept to a small number.
Obviously a Private
Group Lesson is a cross between a Group dance lesson
and a Private dance lesson.
Historically,
the term "Private Lesson" is used at dance
studios to refer to an instructor working
with one student or a couple.
Going back to the days of the Fred Astaire
and Arthur Murray franchises, dance studios have
historically utilized
Private Lessons as the backbone of their business.
These studios
September have offered occasional group
lessons as well, but Private Lessons were
always their bread and butter.
Students were told excellence in dance could only be achieved
under the close watch of a highly-trained dance instructor.
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Group Lessons at SSQQ
Perhaps it was my
background in Social Work, but when I began teaching dance in 1977,
I instinctively gravitated towards Group Lessons. I always preferred
to teach Group lessons over Privates. To me, "Social Dancing"
originated as a special social event where men and women used dance
as a graceful way to meet people and see their friends.
Operating with the
expectation that people should learn to dance with friends as well
as loved ones, I made sure to build my former dance
studio at Bissonnet around group lessons.
I also made one other
change. I refused to make people sign contracts. I
believed if the lessons were taught well and made to be fun, people
would continue to take classes without having to twist their arms.
As you might gather, my
decision was a gamble at the time. It went contrary to the
established wisdom of the Private Lesson system and their
high-pressure sales.
However, my
instincts proved to be correct.
SSQQ achieved
extraordinary success using this new concept.
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During its phenomenal
32 year run, SSQQ emphasized systematic
Group Lessons that allowed students to
progress from one level to the next. That
worked like a charm. At
its peak, SSQQ was visited by over twelve hundred
students a month.
There was no other dance studio in America
quite like SSQQ. SSQQ had literally
created a new business model for dance
studios. SSQQ was a pioneer
because it demonstrated that a
well-run group lesson format could be successful.
So what was the secret
of our success? I made the discovery that people did not have
to depend on Private Lessons to become excellent dancers. If a
Group Class could be organized properly, people could learn to dance
very well for a fraction of what they would be forced to pay using
the Private Lesson system. People were not only pleased by how
much fun the classes were, they were amazed at how economical
the classes were.
The Problem with Private Lessons
When I sold my business
in 2010, I signed a two year non-compete clause that said I could
only teach group classes at another dance studio. There was
one problem - I didn't want to teach for any other dance studio.
My loyalty stayed with SSQQ.
However, a brief 2011
stint of teaching at SSQQ II proved to be awkward. An attempt
to form another studio in 2012 proved to be awkward as well. When my non-compete
expired in September 2012, I tried to recreate my previous "Group Lesson"
program over at Melody Club. To my surprise, doing things the old way simply didn't work.
That said, I still
wanted to teach dance. So I gave the subject some serious
thought.
One 2012 experience
kept coming to the forefront of my thoughts.
During my semi-retirement, I became a dance student again. In
an attempt to upgrade my Ballroom skills, I
took a series of Private Ballroom Lessons and I also took a series of Small
Ballroom Group
Lessons.
I noticed that I learned
the dance steps just as fast in both classes.
That surprised me. I assumed I would always learn faster in a
Private Lesson. Not so. I discovered I can only absorb
new dance material at a certain speed. In my Private Lessons,
the instructor would just stand there watching quietly while I
practiced my patterns over and over until the feel of the move
finally sunk in.
In my Small Group Class,
I would practice while the instructor was talking to another
student. That gave me all the extra time I needed to catch up.
I
discovered I learned at the same speed in both formats.
However, there was one compelling difference.
In the Private
Lessons, I paid $85 an hour. In the Small Group Lessons, I
paid $23 an hour.
This comparison was a
real eye-opener. The Private Lesson was costing me nearly four times
the amount of the Group class, but I didn't learn the material any faster.
In addition, I liked the
Small Group class a lot. Having other
students in the small group class added a very pleasant social
element to the mix. It was fun teasing each other. I
might add there was an unstated element of competition that gave us
all an incentive to do our best. Our Small Group class was an
ideal learning environment.
I reached an
unmistakable conclusion. If I learned at
practically the same speed in both formats, then obviously taking the $23
class made a heck of a lot more sense than taking the $85 class.
Rick's
Private Group Lessons
In January
2011 - I decided
to offer a Crash Course in the dance room here at my house.
I taught "Sophisticated Slow Dance"
on a Saturday afternoon. This was the first "Group Class" I
had ever taught in my dance room.
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To my pleasant surprise,
40 people fit into the room very comfortably.
That was how I
discovered my room is perfect for teaching both
Small Floor Ballroom
Dancing, the style of dancing most often used on our cruise trips,
and Traveling Ballroom patterns as well.
Then I offered a
Western dance class.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the room was large enough to teach a dance that
always travels.
However, the room can
only hold 30 people. Now that I have had classes of over 24
people, I can't take the chance of over-crowding the room.
The obvious solution
is to ask people to Pre-Register for any class.
This solves
two problems. It allows me to limit the size of the class.
It also allows me to balance the boy-girl ratio.
Obviously the flaw in
the plan comes if the demand for my classes exceeds the space, but that bridge is too
far down the stream to worry about right now. At the moment, all I
want to do is begin teaching again on a consistent basis.
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My new format is a
simple one: I will teach four 75 minute classes for $40 a
person. That's a one-time charge. In addition, I throw
in a complimentary 15 minute practice session so the total time for
each class becomes 90 minutes.
I might add there is a
real economic benefit here. I was taking a 60 minute class for
$23 an hour. My students will be taking a 90 minute class for $10
an hour. That's quite a difference. There will probably be about 10 other students, so
my students
will get plenty of attention for that money. These students have an
opportunity to become a very good dancer at a very economical price.
There is one more thing
to point out. Because I have been out of the dance scene
for over two years, many people have no idea that I am a very good dance
teacher. If you will forgive my immodesty, I am very
effective. Not only do I love to teach dance, I have 35 years of
experience to draw upon.
Where to Start?
If you like what you
have read so far, then the final question is
how to find the right class to take.
There are two ways -
Passive and Active.
The Passive Approach is
to watch the Sundance Newsletter and see what is offered each month.
That's simple enough. When you see a class you like, you
reserve a spot and you are good to go. However, this involves
waiting.
The Active Approach is
to contact me and suggest a class you
would like to take. I will then advertise your class in the
Newsletter and see if we get some interest. Since I don't need
a lot of people for a class to make, you have a good chance of
getting your wish.
For that matter, why
depend on my Newsletter? There is no reason why an
individual can't organize their very own group to take lessons.
Do you have friends who would like
to learn the Western Waltz? Contact a
couple of friends. Do you
have friends who want to learn Synchronized Polka or Night Club?
Organize a group of your friends.
Or how about a Salsa class. Same
thing.
What's so hard about that? Just tell
me what you want and I will figure out how to give it to you.
Right now, because I am
starting over, I have plenty
of free time available. With just a little
initiative, you can have your very own Private Group Lesson.
Rick Archer
rick@ssqq.com
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4
MONDAYS |
4 TUESDAYS |
WEDNESDAYS |
THURSDAYS |
FRIDAYS |
SATURDAYS |
June
05
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June
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June 06
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June 27 |
June 07-
June 28 |
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7:00-8:30
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ADVANCED
TRAVELING WALTZ
(our final month)
RICK
$40
HEIGHTS
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INTERMEDIATE
COUNTRY-WESTERN:
TWOSTEP AND POLKA
RICK $40
CHAPELWOOD
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BEGINNING
EAST COAST SWING
AND JITTERBUG
RICK $40
HEIGHTS
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Wednesday evening
reserved for
private lessons
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Thursday evening
reserved for
private lessons
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no class scheduledPRIVATE LESSONS
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no class scheduledPRIVATE LESSONS |
BEGINNING
COUNTRY-WESTERN:
TWOSTEP AND POLKA
BETH $40
HEIGHTS
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Private Lessons can take place any
time during the week up till 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
evenings are available
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Saturdays
are also available from 9-10 am to 5-6 pm.
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Sorry, no Sundays.
The cost is $50 for
a single hour
or $200 for five hours.
If there is any question, please email Rick Archer:
rick@ssqq.com
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June
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REGISTRATION -
If
you are a "returning student" advancing to the next month of
classes, you do not need to register ahead of time. Just show
up at the door and receive your hug.
If you are "new" to any class, please email Rick Archer,
rick@ssqq.com
ahead of time. Space is typically not a problem, but I am
careful to balance the boy-girl ratio as best as I can. So please do not simply show up at
my house without prior contact. Thanks!
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
05 at Rick's House
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Advanced
TRAVELING WALTZ
(our final month)
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06
at
Chapelwood
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Intermed
Western:
Twostep and Polka
Double Turns
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07 at Rick's House
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Beg East Coast
Swing
and Jitterbug |
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at Rick's House
Wednesday
evening available
for private lessons
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09 at Rick's House
Thursday
evening available
for private lessons
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morning and afternoon
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7:00 - 8:30 pm
Beginning
Twostep/Polka
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Chandelier
8 - 11:30 pm
THIRD COAST SWING
Big Band music
Dress Code
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GROUP PRICING
- Rick's
Group classes operate on a monthly cycle.
All classes cost $40 per person for four classes in the month. Most
classes are 90 minutes long with no break, some are 2 hours with a
break.
PRE-REGISTRATION -
Rick's Dance Room
holds up to 40 people. To avoid overcrowding, students must
register in advance by email :
rick@ssqq.com Please do not show up on
the doorstep without registering first. The room is simply not large
enough to handle unexpected guests nor do we have any way to balance
the boy-girl ratio. Note: Since
Chapelwood has unlimited space, Pre-Registration is not necessary at
the church.
PAYMENT -
Payment for the entire month is handled
as you arrive on the first night. At some point, we September be able to accept credit
cards, but for now please come prepared to pay cash or write a check.
For all questions, please email Rick Archer.
STARTING IN THE SECOND
WEEK OF CLASS -
Signing up for class in the Second
Week is not a problem as long as you remember to email Rick
in advance to make sure
to make sure there is room. You can also schedule a Private
Lesson to help catch up.
MAKEUP CLASSES AND
PRIVATE LESSONS -
Private lessons are
$50 an hour. For anyone currently taking a Private Group
class, the rate drops to $25 an hour.... or $15 for half an hour.
To schedule a private lesson, email Rick.
For
information, please email Rick Archer,
rick@ssqq.com
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