PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE MAY SESSION IS NOW AVAILABLE
PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: 503-226-DANCE (503-226-3262) PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO OUR SCHEDULE: TIMES HAVE CHANGED SLIGHTLY FOR THE LINDY HOP CLASSES ON TUESDAY NIGHT AND TO THE CHA CHA AND RUMBA CLASSES ON FRIDAY NIGHT (SEE NEW SCHEDULE BELOW) AS ALWAYS YOU CAN VIEW ALL OF THIS INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT: http://www.viscountstudios.com CLASSES LAST 4-WEEKS and cost just $30/person with pre-registration, or $35 without. Pre-registration closes at midnight the night before the session begins. All fees are collected at the first class of session and may be paid by cash or check payable to The Viscount Dance Studios, sorry we do not accept credit cards at this time. No Partner is necessary for any of our classes. PRE-REGISTRATION: In order to better organize our classes we ask that you please pre-register. By pre-registering for a session you will receive a $5 discount and assure yourself a place in the class. (Please read class size info below) Pre-registration closes at midnight the night before the session begins and fees are collected the first day of class. Online pre-registration is available at: http://www.viscountstudios.com/register Questions? Please Email: mailto:[email protected] or call 503-226-DANCE If you are pre-registering via phone or e-mail and have not taken classes at The Viscount Dance Studios before please leave us your name, address, phone# , Email and the class(es) you wish to sign up for. CLASS SIZES: : To insure the best possible instruction for our students we have a 30 student maximum in all classes. If you wish to register for a class that has reached it's capacity you will have the option to be placed on the waiting list and we will notify you if we receive any cancellations. A minimum of 8 students is also required and it may be necessary to cancel a class should an insufficient number of students sign up. DANCE PASSPORT: As a student of the Viscount Dance Studios you will be given a "Dance Passport" valid for the duration of your session which entitles you to a $2 discount on admission into The Viscount Ballroom (located upstairs) the card will be issued at the first class and must be shown each time when entering the ballroom with valid ID. This card is good for any night at the ballroom until expiration. (A DANCE PASSPORT WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO DROP-IN STUDENTS) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE MAY SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: TAP with JUDY TIBBLES: (Studio A) Judy will teach the following 4-week Tap class during April: Fridays : May 4th - May 25th 7:00-8:00 - Beginning Rhythm Tap CLASS DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING RHYTHM TAP: Explore the basic tap patterns & rhythms in an energetic and non-threatening class with an emphasis on enjoying the art. Tap is great for circulation, memory & balance. We will concentrate on basic tap terminology, steps and rhythms. "If you always wanted to take tap as a child, here's your chance." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINDY HOP & BALBOA With The Viscount Lindy Hoppers: (Studio B - Lindy Hop, Studio A - Balboa) Please note the change in class times Lindy 2 will now be held at 7pm and Lindy 1 at 8pm. Tuesdays : May 1st - May 22nd (STUDIO B) 6.00-7.00 - Lindy Hop 3 (Jeff, Janine & Angie) 7.00-8.00 - Lindy Hop 2 (Guy & Leah) 8.00-9.00 - Lindy Hop 1 (Guy & Leah) Fridays : May 4th - May 25th (STUDIO A) 8:00-9:00 - Balboa (Brian & Zana) THE VISCOUNT LINDY HOPPERS ARE: Jeff Freeman, Janine Twining-Freeman, Guy Wallman, Leah de Forest, Angie Sabin, Brian Todd and Zana Anderlohr-Pearce . This team of instructors has come together to bring you more variety, fresh ideas and perspectives and an increased opportunity for learning "This Thing Called Swing" at The Viscount Dance Studios. Instructors will regularly rotate classes giving students the opportunity to learn different concepts and perspectives at all levels of instruction. CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: ABOUT LINDY HOP: The original 8-count Swing dance, Savoy style Lindy Hop originated at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem in the 1920's and increased in popularity during the 1930's and 1940's. Lindy Hop has recently experienced a revival helping to bring partner dancing back into style again. LINDY HOP I: Lindy Hop is the original swing dance and this class will get you into the Lindy rhythm. With a strong emphasis in leading & following, you will get up to speed fast. We will have you dancing by the end of the first class. LINDY HOP 2: Picking up where you left off with Lindy Hop 1 you will refine the material you are now starting to feel comfortable with while learning new and exciting moves! LINDY HOP 3: With new moves every week this class focuses on lead and follow concepts, styling and technique. With an ever changing syllabus this class is designed to constantly challenge and expand your Lindy Hop dancing and may be repeated over and over again. BALBOA: (Beginning) Currently extremely popular among Portland swing dancers, this very fast 8-count dance originated in Southern California at the Balboa Park Club an enormous wood-frame building, home of the Naval Officer's Club in San Diego during WWII. The perfect solution to those really fast songs, Balboa features intricate footwork, breakaways and great styling techniques. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIP HOP (STUDIO A) Our Hip Hop Instructors are MARGARET AMBROSINO and EVIE MOODY: MARGARET will teach the following 4-week Hip Hop dance session during April: Wednesdays: May 2nd - May 23rd 7.00-8.00 Hip Hop CLASS DESCRIPTION: HIP HOP: This is a funky, 60-minute class of sweat, soul and street. Wear whatever is comfortable and makes you feel good. Anybody can take this class, have fun, and get a fantastic workout, even if you've never tried it before! Athletic shoes are highly recommended. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "SALSA CON SABOR" Salsa and Latin Dance Instruction (STUDIO B) with Erick Gonzalez: Erick teaches the following 4-week Salsa and Latin Dance sessions during May: Please note the change in class times Rumba will now be held at 7pm and Intermediate Cha Cha Cha at 8pm. Mondays: April 30th - May 21st 6.00-7.00 - Intermediate Salsa 3** 7.00-8.00 - Intermediate Salsa 2** 8.00-9.00 - Intermediate Salsa 1** 9.00-10.00 - Dj'd Practice w/Erick (FREE to Erick's Students) Wednesdays: May 2nd - May 23rd 6.00-7.00 - Beginning Salsa 3** 7.00-8.00 - Beginning Salsa 2** 8.00-9.00 - Beginning Salsa 1 Fridays: May 4th - May 25th 6.00-7.00 - Beginning Cha Cha Cha! 7.00-8.00 - Rumba for all levels 8.00-9.00 - Intermediate Cha Cha Cha!** ** Pre-req of previous level class(es) or Instructor Approval. CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: SALSA: Erick teaches 3 different sessions at the beginning level and 3 at the intermediate level. Each session builds on the previous session. After completing all 3 Beginning sessions you will be ready for his Intermediate series. The Intermediate Level 3 session is designed to be repeated and may be taken again and again as new challenging material will be constantly offered. BEGINNING CHA-CHA-CHA: Cha Cha although having been around for many years is experiencing somewhat of a re-birth and fast becoming one of the most popular crazes in the Latin dance scene. This is a beginning level class and will take you through the basics focusing on lead/follow, footwork, basic steps and techniques. INTERMEDIATE CHA-CHA: This intermediate level class for the experienced dancer with previous Cha Cha experience and will move at a fast pace. RUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS: This class is designed for students of all levels to add a little extra "Sabor" to your dancing. This will be a fun way to expand on your current Salsa & Latin dance styling. Whereas this class is designed for all levels, it is suggested that you have some Salsa experience. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EAST COAST SWING & TANGO CLASSES (STUDIO A) Rachel is on vacation for the month of May Substituting will be Brian Todd (East Coast Swing) and Dan Timmins (Argentine Tango) Mondays: April 30th - May 21st 6.00-7.00 - Argentine Tango Beg/Int (Dan Timmins) 7.00-8.00 - East Coast Swing Beg/Int (Brian Todd) CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: ARGENTINE TANGO: For both the beginning and Intermediate level dancer. Experience the passion, the magic & the mystery of Argentine Tango first hand. Learn to feel & dance the authentic Argentine Tango in a fun and easy way. Lead & Follow techniques will closely examined. This is also an excellent opportunity for the more experienced dancer to refine the basics. EAST COAST SWING: For the beginning/intermediate level dancer, this class will focus on single-time and triple-time variations to add flair to your dancing. Some previous East Coast Swing experience is recommended but not required. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for your interest in The Viscount Dance Studios, If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact us. Janine Twining-Freeman and Jeff Freeman The Viscount Dance Studios. www.viscountstudios.com 503-226-DANCE
