Friday, June 20, 2014

Sunday Early Evening Lessons and Dance VFW Old Jacksonville Rd Spfld IL

Greetings Dancers:



I, Marilyn Ferry, will be having a lesson and dance at the VFW in Spfld IL at 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd on Sunday June 22, July 6, and July 13. There will be a free beginner lesson from 5:30-6 of whatever dance I am teaching that night. Then from 6-7 I will present a lesson where the dancer needs to have a working knowledge of the dance being taught. The lesson will be based on social dancing so the concepts and patterns will be doable and lead able. The main goal will be to really enjoy dancing and have fun. It is a lot more fun as a lead when you don't have to work hard at making a move happen. Likewise, it is more fun for the follow if she can relax and realize she did it and she's not sure how. Then, from 7-8:30 I will have a nice mix of music with an emphasis on the lesson that was taught that night.

On June 22 I will be teaching Country Two-step. From 5:30-6 I will present the basic rhythm and progression around the room. Then from 6-7 I will teach the use of WCS  meets C2-Step. This will be a lot of fun. During the dance I will have Two-step music slow enough you can practice and then increase the speed of the songs so you know you want to come back next week and continue to become comfortable with your new steps.

Not all songs will be Two-step. We will have a mix that gives all of us a chance to practice all the dances we enjoy so much. Each week the feature dance music will be played more frequently. Should be a lot of fun. The dance floor will be set up to be big so there will be plenty of room for learning dancers.

Okay, I imagine you are thinking what is the cost. The first half hour beginner lesson is free. This a good time to encourage someone to come and see what the dance is all about without pressure. The 6-7 lesson is $10 including the dance from 7-8:30. If you just want to come for the dance or take the beginner lesson free and then stay for the dance (the bar is open to us), there is a $5 fee. I hope you see this as a good chance to improve our skills and learn a few new things along the way.

July 6 & 13 the lessons will be West Coast Swing. Aug 3, I will be putting on a Country Dance with a mix of everything. You can do a lot of WCS to the music used for different Line and Pattern Partner dances. ChaCha, Rumba, Waltz, Triple Swing, Single Swing are all done and the room is big enough that there are areas for you to dance whatever your heart desires.

Feel free to communicate to me in regards to this new agenda. I hope you will come and try it out. You are welcome to bring snacks or food and the bar has pizza. For those who work Monday, there is plenty of time to get home and get ready for work.

Dancing Makes Me Happy,
Marilyn Ferry :)
217-836-1438

PS...Every Wed I teach Line and Pattern Partner at the VFW. $5 I also play requests! :)


Monday, June 16, 2014

Sunday Early Evening Lessons and Dance VFW Old Jacksonville Rd Spfld IL

Greetings Dancers:



I, Marilyn Ferry, will be having a lesson and dance at the VFW in Spfld IL at 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd on Sunday June 22, July 6, and July 13. There will be a free beginner lesson from 5:30-6 of whatever dance I am teaching that night. Then from 6-7 I will present a lesson where the dancer needs to have a working knowledge of the dance being taught. The lesson will be based on social dancing so the concepts and patterns will be doable and lead able. The main goal will be to really enjoy dancing and have fun. It is a lot more fun as a lead when you don't have to work hard at making a move happen. Likewise, it is more fun for the follow if she can relax and realize she did it and she's not sure how. Then, from 7-8:30 I will have a nice mix of music with an emphasis on the lesson that was taught that night.

On June 22 I will be teaching Country Two-step. From 5:30-6 I will present the basic rhythm and progression around the room. Then from 6-7 I will teach the use of WCS  meets C2-Step. This will be a lot of fun. During the dance I will have Two-step music slow enough you can practice and then increase the speed of the songs so you know you want to come back next week and continue to become comfortable with your new steps.

Not all songs will be Two-step. We will have a mix that gives all of us a chance to practice all the dances we enjoy so much. Each week the feature dance music will be played more frequently. Should be a lot of fun. The dance floor will be set up to be big so there will be plenty of room for learning dancers.

Okay, I imagine you are thinking what is the cost. The first half hour beginner lesson is free. This a good time to encourage someone to come and see what the dance is all about without pressure. The 6-7 lesson is $10 including the dance from 7-8:30. If you just want to come for the dance or take the beginner lesson free and then stay for the dance (the bar is open to us), there is a $5 fee. I hope you see this as a good chance to improve our skills and learn a few new things along the way.

July 6 & 13 the lessons will be West Coast Swing. Aug 3, I will be putting on a Country Dance with a mix of everything. You can do a lot of WCS to the music used for different Line and Pattern Partner dances. ChaCha, Rumba, Waltz, Triple Swing, Single Swing are all done and the room is big enough that there are areas for you to dance whatever your heart desires.

Feel free to communicate to me in regards to this new agenda. I hope you will come and try it out. You are welcome to bring snacks or food and the bar has pizza. For those who work Monday, there is plenty of time to get home and get ready for work.

Dancing Makes Me Happy,
Marilyn Ferry :)
217-836-1438

PS...Every Wed I teach Line and Pattern Partner at the VFW. $5 I also play requests! :)


Monday, June 9, 2014

VFW Old Jacksonville Rd Wed June 11 Plan on Coming!




Greetings Dancers:

Looking forward to dancing this Wed evening. Beginner Line Dance Lesson from 6:30-7. George and Sandy Washbond will be teaching a Pattern Partner Dance at 7 called Invisible. This is a good opportunity to learn one of these dances from them without having to go to a workshop weekend. I hope to see all of you.

I have some real nice dances from the workshop we attended this weekend. Plan on  spending the evening together!!

Hugs,
Marilyn Ferry :)
217-836-1438