Open House and Showcase 5/3/2013

You are welcomed to our Open House and Showcase this Friday, May 2, 2013. Note that there will also be social dancing.

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Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
  • All Let's Dance Rochester Students are Welcomed!
  • Dance practice is very informal.
  • Dress is casual.
  • Come for the full time or just stop in to practice lesson material for a few minutes.

This week's trivia question (#11): "What is the name of this dance?"
It is popular social partner dance that is danced in a circular pattern. Based on the Lindy Hop, the moves of this dance have a 6-count that may be combined with an 8-count. A similar dance with a 4-count was developed in California.
Answer - Next Week.


Last week's trivia question (#10): "Which Latin dance is not performed in International Style Ballroom competitions?"
  1. merengue
  2. Samba
  3. Rumba
  4. Cha-Cha-Cha
Answer: merengue.

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
  • All Let's Dance Rochester Students are Welcomed!
  • Dance practice is very informal.
  • Dress is casual.
  • Come for the full time or just stop in to practice lesson material for a few minutes.

This week's trivia question (#10): "Which Latin dance is not performed in International Style Ballroom competitions?"
  1. merengue
  2. Samba
  3. Rumba
  4. Cha-Cha-Cha
Answer next week.

Last week's trivia question (#9): "What is the name of this dance?"
The most popular movie featuring this dance is "Saturday Night Fever," (1977) that stars John Travolta. In 1978 "Thank God It's Friday" with Donna Summer was released. This dance music includes: "The (name of dance)," "Stayin' Alive," That's the Way (I Like It)," "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing," "Flashdance…What A Feeling," "Material Girl," "Dancing Queen,"
Answer: Hustle

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
  • All Let's Dance Rochester Students are Welcomed!
  • Dance practice is very informal.
  • Dress is casual.
  • Come for the full time or just stop in to practice lesson material for a few minutes.
This week's trivia question (#9): What is the name of this dance?
The most popular movie featuring this dance is "Saturday Night Fever," (1977) that stars John Travolta. In 1978 "Thank God It's Friday" with Donna Summer was released. This dance music includes: "The (name of dance)," "Stayin' Alive," That's the Way (I Like It)," "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing," "Flashdance…What A Feeling," "Material Girl," "Dancing Queen,"
Answer next week.

Answer to last week's trivia question (#8):
Around 1830, which of the following dances became popular due to these two Austrian composers, Lanner and Strauss?
(a) Viennese Waltz (b) Minuets (c) Polka (d) Charleston
Answer - Viennese Waltz

Showcase - Friday, May 3, 2013

To All Let's Dance Rochester Students and Friends:
  • We are having a Showcase and Open House on Friday, May 3, 2013.
  • Starting at 5:30 P.M.
  • Everyone is invited!
  • Social dancing
  • Showcase performances
  • Light food
  • Refreshments
  • Wine
Park in the parking lot at the corner of University & Blossom

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
  • All Let's Dance Rochester Students are Welcomed!
  • Dance practice is very informal.
  • Dress is casual.
  • Come for the full time or just stop in to practice lesson material for a few minutes.
This week's trivia question (#8).
Around 1830, which of the following dances became popular due to these two Austrian composers, Lanner and Strauss?
(a) Viennese Waltz (b) Minuets (c) Polka (d) Charleston
Answer next week

Answer to last week's trivia question (#7):
The dance may include hops, runs, quick steps with a lot of momentum, and rotation. It uses syncopated steps including steps on the "and's". ("quick-and-quick-and-quick, quick, slow") What is the name given to this Dance?
Answer: Quickstep

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
  • All Let's Dance Rochester Students are Welcomed!
  • Dance practice is very informal.
  • Dress is casual.
  • Come for the full time or just stop in to practice lesson material for a few minutes.
This week's trivia question (#7).
The dance may include hops, runs, quick steps with a lot of momentum, and rotation. It uses syncopated steps including steps on the "and's". ("quick-and-quick-and-quick, quick, slow") What is the name given to this Dance?
Answer next week.

Answer to last week's trivia question (#6):
This dance has a unique rhythm written in 2/4 time (2 b.p.m.) with a heavy accent on the second beat. The music has a pulsating sound with a repeated "bum-pa-BUM" sounding rhythm that is easy to remember and recognize. What is the name of this dance?
Answer - Samba