Saturday, December 12
The Viennese Waltz can be beautiful to watch, but it is even more beautiful to dance. Different kinds of dance evoke different feelings in the dancer just like different kinds of music evoke different feelings in the listener. The famous Viennese Waltz music such as the Blue Danube was written after the dance became popular, and the music expresses the feeling of the dance as experienced by the dancers themselves. A really good Viennese Waltz has a magical air about it, a magic that shows in many of the ladies' faces. No other social dance that is within the reach of ordinary people makes one feel so good about oneself and one's partner as the Viennese Waltz.
Just $5.00 for Lessons and Dance Party
7:30pm Beg. Viennese Waltz - Lesson
8:15pm Int. Viennese Waltz - Lesson
9:00pm-midnight - Open Dancing

Friday, December 19th
Reportedly, the first time the Waltz was danced in the United States was in Boston in 1834. Lorenzo Papanti, a Boston dancing master, gave an exhibition in Mrs. Otis' Beacon Hill mansion. Social leaders were aghast at what they called "an indecorous exhibition." By the middle of the nineteenth century, the Waltz was firmly established in United States society. Music plays an important role in dance, and every dance is dependent upon the availability of the appropriate music. The Waltz was given a tremendous boost around 1830 by two great Austrian composers - Franz Lanner and Johann Strauss. These two composers were by far the most popular during the nineteenth century: they set the standard.
Just $5.00 for Lessons and Dance Party
7:30pm Beginning Waltz - Lesson
8:15pm Intermediate Waltz - Lesson
9:00pm-midnight - Open Dancing

Saturday, December 19th
In the 1940's a new style of dancing was created and it was called the East Coast Swing. This is a 6-count dance that evolved from Lindy hop and other swing dances. East coast and Lindy hop do share a lot of similarities, especially the moves and turns, but the body posture is different. The dance is simple to dance, and to learn. It was very popular in the Fifties when some people simply named it Rock & Roll dance, since it was danced to that music, while it was also known under the names "jitterbug" or just simply "Swing". It's popularity is in a resurgence with many studios holding regular East Coast Swing dance nights.
Just $5.00 for Lessons and Dance Party
7:30pm Beg. East Coast Swing - Lesson
8:15pm Int. East Coast Swing - Lesson
9:00pm-midnight - Open Dancing

Saturday, December 12
  9:00am -- Zumba  [$5.00]
10:30am -- Nia  [$10.00]
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7:30-midnight -- Ballroom Dance Party  
                               (SEE ABOVE)
Lessons: Viennese Waltz  [$5.00]

Sunday, December 13

SUNBURST BALL
Come cheer us on a the this local  ballroom dance competition.
Westin Kierland Resort, Scottsdale
Details: www.worldpromotionsinc.com/sbb.htm 
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NO Swing Sunday School
      New Session Starts Jan 17th, 2010
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LATIN DANCE PARTY
  with Miguel Aviles
6:00pm -- Merengue  [$5.00]
7:00pm -- Salsa  [$5.00]
8-10:00pm -- Dance Party
                      included with class fee!

Monday, December 14
 9:15am -- Zumba  [$5.00]
10:15am -- Pilates  [$5.00]
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5:30pm -- Fat'Kid'tens (ages 6-18) 
6:30pm -- Beg. Tango [$5.00]
7:30pm -- Int. Tango  [$5.00]
8:30pm -- Advanced Technique  [$10.00]
                with Terry - Instructor

Tuesday, December 15
 9:15am -- Bootcamp  [$5.00]
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5:30pm -- Zumba  [$5.00]
6:30pm -- Beg. Night Club 2-Step  [$5.00]
East Coast Swing Dance Party  [$7.00]
    with Steve Conrad
7:30pm -- Lesson
8:30pm -- Dance Party 

Wednesday, December 16 
 9:15am -- Zumba  [$5.00]
10:15am -- Pilates  [$5.00]
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Country Nite!   
    with Rich and Ginna Mitch - Instructors
Lessons for December: Arizona Two-Step
6:30pm -- Beginning  [$5.00]
7:30pm -- Intermediate / Advanced  [$5.00]
FREE Dance Practice after each lesson!

Thursday, December 17
 9:15am -- Bootcamp  [$5.00]
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5:30pm -- Zumba  [$5.00]
6:30pm -- Beg. West Coast Swing  [$5.00]
7:30pm -- Int. West Coast Swing  [$5.00]
8:30pm -- Advanced Technique  [$10.00]
                with Terry - Instructor

Friday, December 18
9:15am -- Zumba  [$5.00]
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7:30-midnight -- Ballroom Dance Party   
                               (SEE ABOVE)
Lesson: Waltz [$5.00]  

Saturday, December 19
 9:00am -- Zumba  [$5.00]
10:30am -- Nia  [$10.00]
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7:30-midnight -- Ballroom Dance Party   
                               (SEE ABOVE)
Lessons: East Coast Swing  [$5.00]

Sunday, December 20
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NO Swing Sunday School
      New Session Starts Jan 17th, 2010
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LATIN DANCE PARTY
  with Miguel Aviles
6:00pm -- Cha Cha  [$5.00]
7:00pm -- Salsa  [$5.00]
8-10:00pm -- Dance Party
                      included with class fee!

Schedule subject to change.
Visit our website for a description of dances and classes.

  

Fatcat Ballroom & Dance Co.
3131 E Thunderbird Ave, #33      
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(SW Corner of 32nd St & Thunderbird, between Safeway and Walgreens)
602-324-7119
www.FatcatBallroomDance.com

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