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Kick the Winter Blues - January 14, 2006

Shake the snow off and start your year right by coming out to our first dance in 2006. The lesson will feaure West Coast Swing - a more bluesy dance is hard to find!
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Open House and Beginner's Dance - January 28, 2006

A evening to entice some of those shy beginners to try ballroom dancing. Come early for an hour-long Q&A session (starts at 6:30) then stay for the dance. We'll start the evening with a strickly beginner lesson featuring 3 essential dance styles, then put what you've learned to use for the rest of the evening. Regulars are encouraged to come and take part of the evening too...Who knows? We might need to you to demo your favorite dance and you will enjoy getting to know some new people as well.
   Time: 6:30 Q&A - 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Valentine's Dance - February 11, 2006

Treat your sweetie (or yourself) to a night out dancing! What could be more romantic than Tango and Bolero? Both dances will be featured during the lesson! Dress to impress and be ready to get swept off your feet...
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

80's Explosion - February 25, 2006

Tease your hair, dig out your spandex mini-skirt - do whatever to have to - this night will be awesome! (Totally.) The first of our decade dances in 2006, we'll focus on 80's music, but that won't limit our dancing! Our lesson will feature East Coast Swing and Rumba.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Spring Fling - March 25, 2006

Spring has sprung, and it's time to dance. Join us for our Waltz and Salsa lessons beforehand to "get your sap flowing."
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Mini-Match Competition - April 01, 2006

Details available here.
   Time: 11:00 am though the evening
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $35 (competitors), $15-$25 (non-competitors)

Disco Fever - April 08, 2006

Polyester pants, tab collars, and Farra Faucett hair - it's time for our second decade dance: Disco Fever. Last year our disco dance was one of the largest and most fun - so don't miss out this year. What's the lesson? Hustle, of course!
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Graduation Party - April 22, 2006

Even if you aren't in school, this dance is for you. With a Cha-cha and Night Club 2-Step lesson to start the evening off, we're celebrating all off our friends and fellow dancers who're about to move on to the next phase of their life - and remind them to make dancing a part of it! All soon-to-be Grads get in free.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Wayne and Marie Crowder Workshops - April 29, 2006

Wayne and Marie Crowder will be here teaching International Rumba, Cha Cha, & Tango this Saturday. Keep watching for details and to register.
   Time: 1:00-3:00pm and 3:15-4:15pm
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $20/$10 or $25/whole day

Open House and Beginner Dance - May 27, 2006

A evening to entice some of those shy beginners to try ballroom dancing. Come early for an hour-long Q&A session (starts at 6:30) then stay for the dance. We'll start the evening with a strickly beginner lesson featuring 3 essential dance styles, then put what you've learned to use for the rest of the evening. Regulars are encouraged to come and take part of the evening too...Who knows? We might need to you to demo your favorite dance and you will enjoy getting to know some new people as well.
   Time: 6:30 Q&A - 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Beach Party - June 24, 2006

Celebrate summer the way only dancers can! We're talkin' Beach party (without the sand) - so dig out your Bermuda shorts and Hawaiian shirts. We'll start the evening with (what else?) a Carolina Shag lesson.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Summer Sizzle - July 22, 2006

Hot summer nights just got hotter. We're spicing things up with a Samba lesson, then taking it easy with a little Fox Trot. Be sure and come out for a night that's sure to Sizzle!
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Boot Scootin' Night - August 12, 2006

Don't let the music throw you! You can dance just about everything to Country Music - and laugh at the lyrics at the same time! We'll teach a Two-Step lesson to get you started. And let me say, if you haven't tried this fast-paced, spin-filled dance style you are missing out.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Back to School Dance - August 26, 2006

Summer's over and it's time to hit the books again - just don't forget to make time to hit the dance floor as well! We'll start things off with a 4-Count Hustle and Tango lesson.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson, 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Sock Hop - September 09, 2006

Time to dig out your bobby socks and poodle skirts. We'll feature a lesson in Single Time Swing and Rumba, then keep the night rockin' and rollin' with our favorite songs from the 50s and 60s.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Open House and Beginner's Dance - September 23, 2006

A evening to entice some of those shy beginners to try ballroom dancing. Come early for an hour-long Q&A session (starts at 6:30) then stay for the dance. We'll start the evening with a strictly beginner lesson featuring 3 essential dance styles, then put what you've learned to use for the rest of the evening. Regulars are encouraged to come and take part of the evening too...Who knows? We might need to you to demo your favorite dance and you will enjoy getting to know some new people as well.
   Time: 6:30 Q&A - 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dancing
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Latin Heat - October 14, 2006

The weather may be getting cooler, but the dancing is getting hotter at Sapphire! Join us for Latin Heat night as we spotlight two Latin Dance favorites during our lesson: Salsa and Merengue.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Costume Ball - October 28, 2006

Alter-Egoes like to dance too! Dress up as your favorite superhero, movie star, or average Joe and come strut your stuff at our Costume Ball. Costumes are encouraged, not required. Pre-dance lesson will cover Waltz and East Coast Swing.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

40’s Style Big Band Bash - November 11, 2006

The lesson? 40's-style Swing, of course: Single Time, with a little bit of Lindy and Charleston thrown in for good measure.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Dance the Turkey Away - November 25, 2006

Eat too much for Thanksgiving? We all did. So join us as we dance the turkey away at our annual post-T-day dance. It's been a blast the last two years - let's make it even better this year! Lesson: Cha Cha and Fox Trot
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

Snowflake Ball - December 09, 2006

Join us as we get a little "flakey" at our last dance in 2006! The pre-dance lessons are on Night Club 2 Step and Merengue. Semi-Formal attire encouraged.
   Time: 7:30 Lesson - 8:30 Dance
Location: Sapphire Studio
Admission: $5/person

 

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