The Wright Way Dance’s unique learning progressions will help you move efficiently to the music, either with or without a partner, and to practice appropriate dance floor etiquette in social settings.
(see below for an overview and the next sections for more details**) *******************************************************************
**We invite you to join us!!
WRIGHT WAY DANCE CLASSES Professional Instructors: Sam Wright, MA, & Judy Wright, PhD ****************************************************
LINE DANCING for FUN AND FITNESS
WINTER 2024 Schedule: (8 TUESDAYS) JANUARY 9, 16, 23, 30 FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 27
TWO CLASSES AND TIMES: LEVEL 1--6:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. Introductory/Beginning-level line dance class for fun & fitness! Warm-up and orientation for learning classic and popular line dances each week as you increase your stamina, balance, footwork, and vocabulary.
LEVEL 2--7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. High beginner-to-Intermediate level line dance class for fun & fitness. Challenge yourself to learn new line dances each week, expand your vocabulary, and get ready for the social line dance floor. Lots of practice time, and non-stop, low-impact, aerobic action to a variety of music styles!
WINTER 2024 (TWO Couples Classes)
BASIC FOUR-COUNT SWING/HUSTLE DANCE CLASS
Four Thursdays: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2024 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. [one hour instruction and a half hour of open practice and individual instruction] Fee: $5 at the door each week NOTE: This beginning class introduces you to the easiest swing dance to learn both the footwork (no syncopated steps) and how to lead and follow (which will transfer to any swing dance style)! Swing dancing is fun and fits a variety of music styles (any song with a strong four beats). No partner needed. Both singles and couples welcome. We will rotate singles. Couples may choose to rotate or not.
INTERMEDIATE FOUR-COUNT SWING/HUSTLE DANCE CLASS
Four Wednesdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. [one hour instruction and a half hour of open practice and individual instruction] Fee: $5 at the door each week NOTE: This second-level class will review, expand, and add more fun swing dance moves along with tips on how to lead, follow, and practice social dance etiquette! No partner needed. Both singles and couples welcome. We will rotate singles. Couples may choose to rotate or not.
NOTE: *JANUARY & FEBRUARY classes WILL BE held at the Old Rock School (400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC) and open to the public. *DANCERS: Go to the Waldensian Room (enter side door and down the ramp). *************************************************************************** **HEADS UP NOTIFICATION: THE WALDENSIAN ROOM WILL BE CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH JULY 29, 2024. THEREFORE, ALL CLASSES WILL BE ON HIATUS , THEN RESTART in the Fall, tentatively Aug. 20 & 22, 2024--PENDING COMPLETION OF THE RECONSTRUCTION WORK AT THE OLD ROCK SCHOOL. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN AUGUST TO CONFIRM NEW FALL CLASS SCHEDULES! ***************************************************************************** *All ages are welcome. Children ages 16 & under are free with an adult. *No pre-registration needed. *No partner needed as we share partners when needed. *FEE is flat $5 at the door for the evening. *Doors open minimum 15 minutes prior to starting time *Social dance etiquette is promoted for both line and social dancers! *Be part of the Wright Way Dance family! *Co-Sponsored by the Valdese Parks and Recreation Department and the Old Rock School *Typically, we take a break for the summer months, then resume classes in the Fall. *We also break for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, then resume classes in the Spring. ************************************************************************************* Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion. Martha Graham *************************************************************************************