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| * * * DANCING WITH KAREN * * * For Studio schedule, click here Thu, May 1 - Fairfax Hall, Waynesboro - Beginning Salsa lessons will be starting Thursday, May 1 at 7 pm for $5 per person. Theresa from Shergold Studios will be instructing and occasionally Steve Shergold will be helping. Couples and singles welcomed. Regular Ballroom Dance practice will follow from 8 pm to 9:30 and a $2 donation is requested. All levels of Ballroom dance are practiced with many experienced dancers to help you master those steps you've been learning. Contact: Kyle Hausrath at kylehausrath@gmail.com Fri, May 2 - Swing workshops at Dancing With Karen, 77 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. Choose from: 6:30 pm Beginner East Coast Swing, 7:30 pm Beginner Lindy, 8:30 pm Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop. Regular class prices apply $10/$8/$5 per hour. Info: dancingwithkaren.com or 540-432-1003 Sat, May 3 - Dancing with Karen presents an evening of social ballroom dancing at Grace Christian Middle School, 501 Thornrose Ave. Staunton, Va. Beginner Rumba lesson at 7 pm. Dancing 8-10:30 pm: Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Argentine Tango. Open to the public, singles welcome. Smoke and alcohol free, casual attire. Admission $10, students $5. Info: www.dancingwithkaren.com or 540-432-1003 Sat, May 3 - USA Dance of Charlottesville at the Municipal Arts Center in Charlottesville, Va. The only venue in town with 2 dance floors! Come early for your choice of two great dance lessons. Choose from American Waltz with instructors Edwin Roa and Amberlyn Sasser or "Dips and Tricks" for WC Swing with instructor Robin Grimsby. Both lessons start at 7:15 pm. General dancing 8-10:30 pm with Ballroom and Latin upstairs, and a California Mix downstairs. Special dance performances by Edwin and Amberlyn; the Charlottesville Showdowns; and Zabor Dance Company starting at 9 pm. Smart casual attire recommended. Admission is $9 members/$12 non-members/$6 full time students, includes refreshments open to the public. No partner required and no previous dance experience necessary! Contact: Donna Arehart at dra6f@virginia.edu Sat, May 10 - FREE Festival of Spring Dance 7:30-9:30 pm at The Art Warehouse, Luray, VA. Call 540-843-0200 for info/directions. As part of the celebration, Karen Thomas will give a Beginning Ballroom Dance class at 6:30 pm at a cost of $5. Singles welcome. For additional information: call Kathy at 540-743-9033 or email karen@dancingwithkaren.com Sat, May 17 - Dancing with Karen presents ballroom dancing at the Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, Va. Beginner Merengue lesson at 7:15 pm, dancing 8-10:30 pm: Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Argentine Tango. Open to the public, singles welcome. Smoke and alcohol free, casual attire. Admission $10, $8 USA Dance members and "seniors" (+62), students $5. Info: www.dancingwithkaren.com or 540-432-1003 Fri, May 23 - Ballroom Technique Class, 7-8:30 PM. Learn how to use your feet, legs, and dance position for ballroom dancing. No steps taught! Admission $15/$12/$18. Held at Dancing With Karen Studio, 77 E. Market St, Harrisonburg. Info: dancingwithkaren.com or 540-432-1003 Sat, May 24 - USA DANCE presents Night Club 2-Step Workshop at Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, Va. At 5:00 pm, the Night Club 2-Step workshop will be conducted by Dance Instructor, Karen Thomas. Admission is free for members, and $10 for non-members. Open to public, singles welcom, casual attire, smoke and alcohol free, contact bailes17@comcast.net. Sat, May 24 - USA DANCE presents Night Club Theme Ballroom Dancing at Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, Va. At 7:15 pm a beginner Night Club 2-Step dance lesson will be taught by Karen Thomas. Dancing 8-10:30 pm. Admission is $5 for Students with ID, $7 for members and seniors, and $10 for non-members and includes the lesson. Open to public, casual attire, smoke and alcohol free, contact bailes17@comcast.net. Fri, May 30 - Argentine Tango Milonnga, 7:30-9:30 pm. Latin and ballroom selections included. Held at Dancing With Karen Studio, 77 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. Admission is $10. Info: dancingwithkaren.com or 540-432-1003 Sat, May 31 - Dancing with Karen presents Red, White and Blue, 40's theme ballroom dancing at the DAYTON LEARNING CENTER, Dayton, Va. Beginner Jive lesson at 7:15 pm., dancing 8-10:30 pm: Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Argentine Tango. Open to the public, singles welcome. Smoke and alcohol free, casual attire. Admission $10, $8 USA Dance members and "seniors" (+62), students $5. Info: www.dancingwithkaren.com or 540-432-1003 Sat, Jun 28 - USA DANCE presents a Latin Theme Ballroom Dance at Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, Va. At 7:15 pm a beginner salsa lesson will be taught. Dancing 8-10:30 pm. Admission is $5 for Students with ID, $7 for members and seniors, and $10 for non-members and includes the lesson. Open to public, casual attire, smoke and alcohol free, contact bailes17@comcast.net. Sat, Jul 26 - USA DANCE presents a Patriotic Red, White and Blue Ballroom Dance at Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, Va. At 7:15 pm a beginner dance lesson will be taught. Dancing 8-10:30 pm. Admission is $5 for Students with ID, $7 for members and seniors, and $10 for non-members and includes the lesson. Open to public, casual attire, smoke and alcohol free, contact bailes17@comcast.net. Sat, Aug 23 - USA DANCE presents Ballroom Dancing at Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, Va. At 7:15 pm a beginner waltz lesson will be taught. Dancing 8-10:30 pm. Admission is $5 for Students with ID, $7 for members and seniors, and $10 for non-members and includes the lesson. Open to public, casual attire, smoke and alcohol free, contact bailes17@comcast.net. Sat, Sep 27 - USA DANCE celebrates National Ballroom Dance Week at Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, Va. At 7:15 pm a beginner lesson will be taught. Dancing 8-10:30 pm. Admission is $5 for Students with ID, $7 for members and seniors, and $10 for non-members and includes the lesson. Open to public, casual attire, smoke and alcohol free, contact bailes17@comcast.net. Sat, Oct 25 - USA DANCE presents Ballroom Dancing at Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, Va. At 7:15 pm a beginner lesson will be taught. Dancing 8-10:30 pm. Admission is $5 for Students with ID, $7 for members and seniors, and $10 for non-members and includes the lesson. Open to public, casual attire, smoke and alcohol free, contact bailes17@comcast.net. Sat, Nov 22 - USA DANCE presents Ballroom Dancing at Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, Va. At 7:15 pm a beginner lesson will be taught. Dancing 8-10:30 pm. Admission is $5 for Students with ID, $7 for members and seniors, and $10 for non-members and includes the lesson. Open to public, casual attire, smoke and alcohol free, contact bailes17@comcast.net. Thursdays - Dance lesson/practice at Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro. The regular ballroom practice dance will be from 8-10 a $2 donation requested. Contact Kyle Hausrath at kyle@cfw.com for more information and regarding any special lessons held prior to the practice dance and any additional related fees. Click here for Dancing in Roanoke, VA sponsored by Dave and Donna Spangler. Clic here for Dancing in Woodstock/Winchester, Va sponsored by Lee and Peggy Santos. Click here for Leather and Lace Country and Western Dance club schedule. Visit Central VA Dance News for events in the Charlottesville area. Click here for Contra Dancing. |
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