Apr 2013
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. 
Thursday Dance Practice
30/Apr/2013 10:04 Filed in: Studio UpdatesDance Opportunity
Hi Everyone!
Dance Practice Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
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?"
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?"
- merengue
- Samba
- Rumba
- Cha-Cha-Cha
Thursday Dance Practice
23/Apr/2013 15:11 Filed in: Studio UpdatesDance Opportunity
Hi Everyone!
Dance Practice Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
This week's trivia question (#10): "Which Latin dance is not performed in International Style Ballroom competitions?"
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
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?"
- merengue
- Samba
- Rumba
- Cha-Cha-Cha
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
16/Apr/2013 16:07 Filed in: Studio UpdatesDance Opportunity
Hi Everyone!
Dance Practice Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
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
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.
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
13/Apr/2013 13:48 Filed in: Studio UpdatesDance Event | Dance Opportunity
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
Thursday Dance Practice
10/Apr/2013 21:01 Filed in: Studio UpdatesDance Opportunity
Hi Everyone!
Dance Practice Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
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
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.
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
02/Apr/2013 14:31 Filed in: Studio UpdatesDance Opportunity
Hi Everyone!
Dance Practice Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M.
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
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.
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