Dance Practice

Dear Students,

Our first dance practice will be this Wednesday, October 9th from 7:15 to 8:45 PM. Dress is casual. This is a great time to practice lesson material and meet other students. Please feel free to request music for dances you are working on.  There is no fee :-)

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Let's Dance Rochester
1350 University Ave.
Rochester, NY 14607

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, May 23, 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 (#14) "Name this dance."
This dance is said to have originated in Cuba from musical traditions of African slaves. It was originally danced as a courtship, marriage, and street dance. The dance style involves slowly and sensually moving the hips while dancing, a distinctive feature of Latin dancing. This dance can be characterized as: leisurely, romantic, playful, passionate, sensuous, and erotic. It is danced in 4/4 time (four beats to the measure) and the basic steps are quick-quick-slow. Popular music for doing this dance: "(Where Do I Begin) Love Story," "Autumn Leaves," "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Loving You," "Windmills Of Your Mind," "Woman in Love," ...
Answer next week.

Last week's trivia question (#13):
This dance style originated in the USA from African-Americans in the early 1930's. It was first presented to the public in 1934 by Cab Calloway. Being a a variation of the Jitterbug, it is also faster than the swing. After English instructors developed this dance with slightly slower music, it was adopted in 1968 as the fifth Latin dance in International Competition. What is the name of this dance?
Answer: the Jive

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, May 16, 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 (#13):
This dance style originated in the USA from African-Americans in the early 1930's. It was first presented to the public in 1934 by Cab Calloway. Being a a variation of the Jitterbug, it is also faster than the swing. After English instructors developed this dance with slightly slower music, it was adopted in 1968 as the fifth Latin dance in International Competition. What is the name of this dance?
Answer next week

Last week's trivia question (#12):
"Coming to the U.S.A. about 1954, the dance is often referred to as the "?-?" By 1959, dance studios reported that the "?-?" had become their most popular Latin dance. This is still true today. "?-?" music is played in 4/4 time at a tempo of 28 to 31 mpm (measures per minute). The "?-?" is characterized by a triple step. The accent is on the first beat."
What is the name of this dance?
Answer: Cha-Cha (proper name is Cha-Cha-Cha)

Thursday Dance Practice


Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, May 9, 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 (#12):
"Coming to the U.S.A. about 1954, the dance is often referred to as the "?-?" By 1959, dance studios reported that the "?-?" had become their most popular Latin dance. This is still true today. "?-?" music is played in 4/4 time at a tempo of 28 to 31 mpm (measures per minute). The "?-?" is characterized by a triple step. The accent is on the first beat."
What is the name of this dance?
Answer next week

Last 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 - East Coast Swing

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

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

Benefits of Dance on Health


Health Benefits of Dance
1. It gives strength to the lung and the heart.
2. It strengthens the body muscles.
3. It minimizes the chances of the disease osteoporoses as it makes the bones stronger.
4. It increases the flexibility, agility and the coordination in the body.
5. It increases the awareness of spatial.
6. It enhances physical confidence.
7. It enhances the functionality of mind and the nervous system.
8. It enhances the expenditure of energy and its flow in the body.
9. It can help you loose weight.
10. It enhances the overall well being.
11. It increases the levels of self-esteem and confidence.
12. It improves your social outlook.

From: http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/10409/1/Health-Benefits-of-Dance.html

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, March 28, 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 (#6)of useless information.
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 next week.

Answer to last week's trivia question (#5) of useless information.
This romantic dance is one of the most popular ballroom dances of all time. It is considered by some as the "mother of present day dances" and the "backbone dance" of the ballroom,
Answer: the Waltz.

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Let's Dance Rochester
1350 University Ave.
Rochester, NY 14607

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Dance Practice Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 7:15 to 8:30 P.M. (Note start time is 7:15 PM)
• 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 (#5) of Useless Information
This romantic dance is one of the most popular ballroom dances of all time. It is considered by some as the "mother of present day dances" and the "backbone dance" of the ballroom,
Answer next week

Answer to last week's trivia question (#4) of Useless Information
What is the name of the 1987 film that went multi-platinum with hit songs: “(I've Had) The Time of My Life,” “Hungry Eyes” and “She's Like the Wind”? Hint: “Dancing” is part of the film title.
Answer “Dirty Dancing”

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

*Dance Practice Thursday, March 14th: 7:15 to 8:30 P.M. (Note the new start time is 7:15 PM)
*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.

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This week's trivia question (#4) of Useless Information
What is the name of the 1987 film that went multi-platinum with hit songs: “(I've Had) The Time of My Life,” “Hungry Eyes” and “She's Like the Wind”? Hint: “Dancing” is part of the film title.
Answer next week

Last week's trivia question (#3) of Useless information:
What is the name of the passionate and dramatic dance where the man plays the part of a matador and the lady usually represents his cape?
Answer – Paso Doble

Dance Opportunity

Hi Everyone!

*Dance Practice Thursday, Feb. 21st: 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
*All Let's Dance Rochester Students Welcomed!
*Dancing is a good way to stay warm :-)
This week's trivial question (#1) of Useless Information:
What is the name of the Vaudeville actor who originated the Foxtrot in the summer of 1914?
Answer next Week

Valentine's Day Dance Practice

Hi Everyone,

By coincidence, our Feb. 14th Dance Practice will be on Valentine's Day! Though this is not the end of the work week, it is close enough to go out after dance practice and treat your Valentine to a night out on the town. ;-)

For more information about lessons, check out Schedule and Frequently Asked Questions
Hope to see you Thursday, Feb. 14th, for our informal dance practice!


Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

*Dance Practice tonight: 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
*All Let's Dance Rochester Students Welcomed!
*Dancing is a good way to stay warm :-)

Dance Opportunity


Hi Everyone!

Our area is expecting a major snowstorm tonight and tomorrow; so, we are canceling dance practice tomorrow, Dec. 27th. Our next practice will be January 3rd, 2013...next year already!.
--
Let's Dance Rochester
1350 University Ave.

Rochester, NY 14607


Dance Opportunity


Hi Everyone!

The subject line says "Dance Opportunity" because this is what it is. We come to practice our dancing but, hopefully, we come to practice our dancing and have fun! For those of us who have not yet attended, this is a very informal time where you have an opportunity to dance for free on Thursday night between the hours of 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Come join us!

Thursday Dance Opportunity

Hi Everyone!

All Let's Dance Rochester Students are welcomed to our regular Thursday night dance practice tomorrow, Dec 6th from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. You may bring a CD with you, especially if you are preparing for a special event. If you are at a beginning level and feel uncertain about a step, you may find someone who would like to help you. You may also meet some new friends!

Thursday Dance Opportunity

Hi Everyone!

All Let's Dance Rochester Students are welcomed to our regular Thursday night dance practice tomorrow, Nov. 29th, from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. You may bring a CD with you, especially if you are preparing for a special event. If you are at a beginning level and feel uncertain about a step, you may find someone who would like to help you. You may also meet some new friends!

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

We welcome all Let's Dance Rochester students to dance practice this Thursday, November 15th, at the Lets Dance Rochester Studio from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. In response to a recent question regarding attire, We recommend comfortable clothes. Please do not wear sneakers or shoes with rubber soles. For ladies, a shoe with a back or strap would be the preferred choice.

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick reminder...Thursday night dance practice is tomorrow from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are preparing for a special occasion or, simply want to dance to your favorite music, please bring your CD with you. You can also request music selections from our studio collection. We will try to accommodate everyone and still provide a wide variety of music for all.

Dance Practice

Hi Everyone,

Our regular Thursday night dance practice is tomorrow from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. If you are practicing for a special occasion and have your own music on a CD, please bring it with you!

Dance Practice

To all Let's Dance Rochester Students - About 366.5 hours have passed since the previous dance practice on September 20th.  Must be time to do it again! This Thursday, October 4th, from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M.

Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Only for this week...
Thursday Dance Practice for Sept. 27th is cancelled. Regular Thursday dance practice will resume next week, October 4th from: 7:00 - 8:30 P.M.
See you then!

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone,

The astronomical summer (Northern Hemisphere) began
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, and ends Friday, September 21, 2012. Celebrate the end of summer by joining the group for dance practice tomorrow, Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. 330

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!

Thursday night dance practice is tomorrow from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are preparing for a special occasion or, simply want to dance to your favorite music, please bring your CD with you. You can also request music selections from our studio collection. We will try to accommodate everyone and still provide a wide variety of music for all. 330

dance practice

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick reminder that the studio will be open to Let's Dance Rochester Students for dance practice this Thursday evening, September 6th, from 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M
.

Thursday Dance Practice

Dear Students,

Please join your studio friends for a casual night of dance practice this Thursday, August 30th, from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. This is a very low-key, informal event where you can practice your lesson material on the full dance floor for an hour and a half …. or just 10 minutes!

Thursday Dance Practice

Dear Students,

Dance practice resumes this Thursday, August 23, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. You may wish bring your own CD; especially, if you are preparing for a special occasion or, simply want to dance to your favorite music. You can also request music selections from our studio collection.

Thursday Dance Practice

Dear Students

This coming Thursday, August 16th, only - there will be no dance practice. The regular Thursday Night Dance Practice will resume on Thursday, August 23.


Thursday Dance Practice

Dear Students,

Just a quick reminder...Thursday night dance practice is tomorrow from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are preparing for a special occasion or, simply want to dance to your favorite music, please bring your CD with you. You can also request music selections from our studio collection. We will try to accommodate everyone and still provide a wide variety of music for all. 330

Thursday Dance Practice


Dear Students,

Thursday night dance practice is tomorrow from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are preparing for a special occasion or, simply want to dance to your favorite music, please bring your CD with you. You can also request music selections from our studio collection. We will try to accommodate everyone and still provide a wide variety of music for all. 330
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Thursday Dance Practice

Dear Students,

The next free dance practice for Let's Dance Rochester students is this Thursday, July, 19th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The weather is hot but, the dance studio is air conditioned! Hope to see you there!

Thursday Dance Practice

Upcoming Events:

Thursday Night Dance Practice 7/12/2012
Just a quick reminder that the studio will be open to Let's Dance Rochester Students for dance practice this Thursday evening, July 12th, from 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Dance Party 7/21/2012
We are having a Dance Party this Saturday, July 21st from 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. This event is free to all Let's Dance Rochester Students, families, and friends. Light refreshments, several dance demonstrations, and a lot of social dancing!

Thursday Dance Practice

Dear Students,

We will have our regular dance practice on July 5th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Hope to see you there!

Thursday Dance Practice

Dear Students,

One of the best ways to look natural and confident on the dance floor is to give yourself the opportunity to practice steps from your lessons. Dance practice is very economical...both because it helps us learn faster and reduces lesson time spent on relearning material from a past lesson and, our dance practice itself is free (which is always nice)  for Let's Dance Rochester students! Even short periods of practice between lessons is valuable in retaining information. The next practice session is tomorrow, Thursday the 28th from: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

It's today….

Dear Students:

It's today….The Summer Solstice is the first day of the rest of your summer…and a great time to come to the Thursday night dance practice session! Hope to see you tonight at the dance practice session: 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Please mark your calendars for the next Let's Dance Rochester Dance Party /Open House! July 7th: 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
    •    An evening of social dancing
    •    Several showcase dances by your studio friends
    •    Light food, wine, and refreshments
    •    Bring your family and friends - it's free!

Thursday Dance Practice

Dear Students,

Quick reminder...Dance Practice tonight at Let's Dance Rochester from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M
.

Music, Music, Music

Hi Everyone,

We are receiving a number of requests for specific songs at the Thursday night practice. If you have a special request, we can play your number once and then we will continue to play the dance sequence from a "party night" album. Currently, we are producing albums that cover all the dances that our students are working on in their lessons. So, you will hear "your" music, but not several times in succession ;-)

See you Thursday! - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Great Week for Dancing!

Hi All,

Don't let the current heat wave stop you from enjoying dance sport! We can enjoy our Thursday Evening dance practice in our Air Conditioned Studio!

Also, just a quick reminder that our Dance Party /Open House is this Saturday, June 2nd from 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
  • It's free....bring family and friends
  • Tons of social dancing
  • Several showcase dances by your studio friends
  • Light food, wine, and refreshments
  • With the 4:30-7:00 P.M. time frame, the evening is still open for a night out on the town!

"A day I don’t dance is a day I don’t live."
~ Anonymous Tunisian dancer

Tuning up for June 2nd!

Good Morning Let's Dance Rochester Students!

The Thursday night dance practice is a great opportunity to tune up for social dancing at the June 2nd Dance Party & Open House! The Studio is open from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM to all Let's Dance Rochester Students. We all benefit from dancing:

From the following website: http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/10409/1/Health-Benefits-of-Dance.html

Benefits of Dance on Health

1. It gives strength to the lung and the heart.
2. It strengthens the body muscles.
3. It minimizes the chances of the disease osteoporoses as it makes the bones stronger.
4. It increases the flexibility, agility and the coordination in the body.
5. It increases the awareness of spatial.
6. It enhances physical confidence.
7. It enhances the functionality of mind and the nervous system.
8. It enhances the expenditure of energy and its flow in the body.
9. It can help you loose weight.
10. It enhances the overall well being.
11. It increases the levels of self-esteem and confidence.
12. It improves your social outlook.


Thursday Dance Practice

Hi All,

The weather is getting warmer and daylight hours are getting longer. Attendance at our Thursday night dance practice is growing in numbers every week. So, please join your studio friends for a casual night of practice this Thursday, May 3rd from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. This is a very low-key event where you can practice on the full dance floor for an hour and a half …. or just 10 minutes! :-)

"Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, will you join the dance?"
~ Lewis Caroll

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone,

This notice is a bit late for a Thursday night dance practice though I am hoping that the past notices have made everyone aware of this dance opportunity. :-) So, this evening you are welcomed to join our regular dance practice from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. As you know, the Studio has a great floor that is looking forward to the touch of your feet.

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Let's Dance Rochester Students!
Tomorrow, Thursday, the Studio is open for our regular dance practice night from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. While this is a good opportunity to work through lesson material, we can also incorporate dance practice as an enjoyable way to get more exercise. :-) Each week we are seeing more people attend, some for the whole evening, others for a short time to review specific steps. Either way, you are welcome to come as your schedule allows.

Thursday Dance Practice

Attending an Open House and Showcase is a great way to meet old and new studio friends; enjoy watching the progress of students; and, to get out on the floor with everyone for a relaxing evening of social dancing! The March 10th Open House and Showcase accomplished all of this! Showcase dances were performed by: Josephine & Ben (Cha Cha Cha), John & Marina (Viennese Waltz), Pam & Ben (Tango), Elaine & Ben (Waltz).

Thursday Dance Practice

Thursday Night Dance Practice: 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Just a quick reminder that the studio will be open to Students for dance practice this Thursday evening, April 5th, from 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Thursday Dance Practice

Thursday night Dance Practice: 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. The Thursday night dance practice is only three weeks old and many folks may not be aware of it. This is a great opportunity to have fun, meet new people, and reinforce material from our lessons. Also…. It's free!

Thursday Dance Practice

Hi Everyone!
We are all busy and if you are like me, you may have to set an alarm; write on the calendar; and, ask a friend to remind you of an event because the email notice came several days earlier and a lot has happened since then. Well, maybe not everyone needs all these reminders but, just in case it helps, tonight is Dance Practice Night for Students at the Let's Dance Rochester Studio! Come to dance, meet up with old friends and newer students...practice tonight and go out dancing on the week end!