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24 March 2011
To All My Dancers and all Dance Enthusiasts;
As many of you are aware I have been hoping for sometime now to relocate back to the downtown area. As a long-time member of the Fond du Lac Downtown Partnership, and a downtown resident, my heart lies there and my desire to have my dance studio downtown has grown stronger since my move to 325 Winnebago Drive 3 years ago.
I have been working for the past few months on some options for downtown spaces, but unfortunately many of those options aren't as feasible as I had hoped for, but in the past week I have come upon what I feel is a great solution (even if just temporary) and I am very excited!
I started my dancing career when I was three years old with the late Cleo Smith. Mary Wempner was his assistant, and after his passing she took over his dance legacy. Mary started Wempner's School of Dance when I was about 14 years old. I danced for many years with her until I discovered ballroom dancing when I was in my 30's. When I decided to begin teaching Ballroom dance in Fond du lac, Mary and her daughter Ann (who now runs Wempner's) were kind enough to allow me to run many of my classes at their studio until I found my permanent location on Main Street in 2005. Well, in true "Circle of Life" fashion, I now have the opportunity to re-join forces with Wempner's and run classes out of their state-of-the-art downtown dance studio until I find a permanent home on Main Street.
So as of April 1st, we will no longer have classes at 325 Winnebago Drive. I will be moving my things out of the studio and into storage on Saturday and Sunday April 2nd and 3rd - any help would be greatly appreciated!! :)
DON'T forget our DANCE PARTY this Saturday Night at SHUT UP & DANCE - 325 Winnebago Drive. We have a Beginner HUSTLE lesson at 6 PM followed by open dancing from 7:00-10:00 PM. We will also be celebrating the 80th Birthday of a long-time student of mine Elizabeth (Betty) Rozek! But keep this quiet as it's a surprise!! Admission is just $10 and light refreshments will be served. See you there!!
** REMEMBER in addition to group class instruction, Semi-private and private lessons are also available by appointment for just $60/hr. Up to 6 people may partake in the group at the $60 rate. After that it's just $10 additional per person. We are also available to perform and/or offer instruction at your company or service organization events. We offer Bridal packages as well!
Below is the new class location schedule and I have also attached an APRIL calendar in PDF format for you to print out. Please feel free to contact me (Julie) at 920-979-3434 for more information or any additional details!
MONDAYS
Noon - Beginner ballroom lesson at the YMCA in studio "C" FREE to all Y members.
6:00 - 7:30 PM - Beginner Variety class at Moraine Park Technical College. $39 for a 4-week session. 45 minutes of Ballroom and 45 minutes of Latin/Rhythm. dance styles will rotate monthly covering Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba and Swing. Approximately 30 minutes of practice time will be available after class. A discounted rate is offered to Seniors.
8:00 PM - Silver Formation Team. This is open to intermediate dancers wishing to learn and perform choreographed routines.
Belly dancing will still be held on Monday nights at Wempner's school of dance. Please contact Mandy Kiser for more information at 920-904-1432.
TUESDAYS
Classes held at Wempner's School of Dance 7 Sheboygan Street 3rd floor
4:45 - 5:30 PM - YOUTH Ballroom open to children ages 7 and up. $30 for a 4 week session. A new session begins the first Tuesday of each month
5:45 - 6:45 PM - CARDIO DANCE - Get a great workout while learning some fun easy steps in a variety of dance styles including Salsa, Samba, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, jazz and more! Just $5 per person...no experience needed! This is NOT a partner class!
7:00 PM - Beginner Latin/Rhythm - Learn basic lead/follow, rhythm, timing and a few simple patterns in a variety of dance styles including Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing. The dance style rotates monthly. The April dance is Rumba. $10 per person
8:00 PM - Beginner Smooth Ballroom - Learn basic lead/follow, rhythm, timing and a few simple patterns in a variety of dance styles including Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot. The April dance is Tango. $10 per person
WEDNESDAYS
Classes held at the YMCA 90 W. 2nd Street - NO need to be a member!
6:30 PM - Ladies Formation Team - This is an intermediate level performance team where students will learn choreographed routines using a variety of Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Salsa steps with a strong emphasis on footwork and technique. with the intent of performing at a variety of events including Sidewalk Sale, Fondue Fest and more! Intended for ages 16 and up. $10 per person. FREE to YMCA members.
7:30 PM - Bronze Formation Team - This is a closed class. Participation is by audition only. Must have a partner to be considered. $10 per week.
THURSDAYS
Classes held at Wempner's School of Dance 7 Sheboygan Street 3rd floor
5:45 - 6:45 PM - CARDIO DANCE - Get a great workout while learning some fun easy steps in a variety of dance styles including Salsa, Samba, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, jazz and more! Just $5 per person...no experience needed! This is NOT a partner class!
7:00 PM - Intermediate Latin/Rhythm - Step up your technique while we cover more intricate patterns in a variety of dance styles including Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing. The dance style rotates monthly. The April dance is Rumba. $10 per person
8:00 PM - Intermediate Smooth Ballroom - Students will learn more intricate patterns and improve on technique in a variety of dance styles including Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot. The April dance is Tango. $10 per person
FRIDAYS
Classes held at MidTown Pub located inside the Historic Ramada Plaza Hotel at 1 N. Main Street. Classes are just $5 per person and complimentary chips and salsa are served along with GREAT drink specials and the full MidTown Pub menu!
6:00 PM - Intermediate Salsa, Merengue & Bachata - Step up your technique and learn advanced patterns in these fun Latin Dances. Stick around after class at no charge to help the beginner class and for some great open dancing at 8PM to a variety of music!
7:00 PM - Beginner Salsa, Merengue & Bachata - Learn the basic steps in these fun, sexy, sultry Tropical Latin Dance styles! The atmosphere is very laid back and casual, and is great for learning to dance in a variety of social settings! No partner or experience needed! Just come and have some fun while meeting new people and getting some great mental and physical exercise! Stick around after class as we play music for your dancing enjoyment. Also a great opportunity to practice your new dance skills!!
SUNDAYS
At Wempner's School Of Dance 7 Sheboygan Street 3rd floor
3:30 PM - CARDIO DANCE - Get a great workout while learning some fun easy steps in a variety of dance styles including Salsa, Samba, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, jazz and more! Just $5 per person...no experience needed! This is NOT a partner class!
I look forward to seeing you all on the dance floor. My goal is to keep Ballroom dancing alive and kicking in the Fond du lac area for anyone wishing to add abit of FUN, culture, physical & mental fitness, social networking and more to their lives at an affordable rate, in a laid-back social setting. Please feel free to pass this information along to your family, friends and co-workers. I am sharing this link with you all on the benefits of Ballroom dancing...ENJOY!!
Benefits of Ballroom Dancing
Thanks so much!
Julie Wilson
Shut Up & Dance
920-979-3434
www.shutupanddance.org
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