 Have you heard about all the benefits of dancing? Stress reduction, mental exercise, fun physical activity, social outlet are just the beginning. Going into the holiday season, we want to remind you take care of yourself so that you can stay happy and healthy during these hectic times. There are so many ways to dance at Sapphire (just take a gander at the well-packed calendar below!) that it can be hard to choose. But here are some current opportunities that are super easy to jump into, whether you're brand new to dancing or more experienced.
In this session, you will find three different "Level 1" classes, perfect for beginners. The four-week session gives you a nice amount of time to build your foundations, get some follow-up and practice, and review each week while adding a little more, without a big, long-term committment.
 Level 1 Hustle is for the inner Disco Dancer in us all. One of the stars of the Swing world, the Hustle will teach you the foundations of partner dancing while spinning both the lead and follow like you're on the teacups at the county fair!
Try Level 1 Fox Trot for a smooth, elegant, and debonaire dance percent dancing to all the old crooners. This dance will help you learn how to partner in a closed hold, and the thrill of traveling across the floor (as oppposed to the open, spin-filled Hustle).
Level 1 Nightclub 2-Step, sometimes referred to as “That Slow Dance”, will make you feel like you are floating through the clouds dancing to your favorite slow song. While not one of the more traditional ballroom styles, this dance has always been a favorite at Sapphire for its beauty and how well-suited it is for the slow songs you hear today.
Once completed, any of these classes can continue into a "Level 2" (depending on the group), if you want to keep going. Or, if you want to branch out, you can try Friday Night CTAM Workshops, private lessons, or another group class in another style.
 Interested in digging a little deeper? Choose from Level 2 Salsa/Merengue, Level 4 Waltz, Level 2 Rumba (held is Christiansburg). Details on all these classes are available at SapphireDance.com/groupclasses.php or in the Upcoming Events featured at the end of this email.
4-week group classes are held throughout the year, but this is the last standard set of classes scheduled before we break for the holidays and pick back up mid-January. There are some “Class-by-Request” opportunities in December... but more on that in our next newsletter.
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With the end of the year approaching, and all the crazy fun and stress that goes along with it, social dancing is here to lend you a helping hand. Don’t underestimate dance’s ability to to take your mind off of your “to-do” lists for an hour, to give your brain and body some nice exercise, and to get you out of the house and mingling with friendly people. 
All of the reasons dance is such a great thing to do for yourself are the same reasons reasons dance lessons are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list. Having new experiences is more fulfilling than owning new objects. Dance is great physical, social, and emotional exercise: good for the body and mind. And you know you don’t want to buy yet another sweater that likely won’t fit. The list goes on. 
