|
|
|
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Next
Class Schedule Lesson
Start Dates
Intermediate Division
Lesson
Start Dates
Intermediate Division
Advance-Intermediate Division Club
Dances
Jim Ewing 284 Bartmess Blvd |
Loose Cannon Gazette
From: Brian Paczesniak [mailto:SirDancealot@icandance.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:40 PM To: ~Meself Subject: newsletter 146 May 14, 2008 This Monthly E-Newsletter currently reaches more than 800 Palm Springs area dance enthusiasts If you attend any of the events you read about in this e-newsletter I would love to receive your review of the event (positive or negative.) If you wish your name will be withheld. Many back issues of this E-Newsletter are on the Web at: www.icandance.com/press/default.asp
The current edition of this newsletter can always be found on Jim Ewing’s website: http://www.wcs-dancer.com/LooseCannonGazette.html Index 1. This Week 2. Reviews 3. Of Special Interest 4. Dance Tip of this Issue 5. From The Readers 6. Commentary 7. Other Upcoming Dance Events 8. Upcoming Dance Cruises 9. Additional Dance Resources 10. Policy Statement
Wednesday & Friday: …at Billy Reed’s Great dancing to Smooth Ballroom, Latin & Swing DJ music. All requests will be considered. $5. If you show your dinner receipt from Billy Reed’s for that night you can dance for Free.
If your passion is for a specific dance just tell the DJ that you are passionate about Country 2 Step, Polka or Argentine Tango or whatever and he will be sure that it is represented in that night’s play list. Wednesday 6:30 – 9:00 PM Friday 7:00 – 9:30 PM Dance This Sunday (Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday) at Billy Reed’s Restaurant, located at 1800 N. Palm Canyon Dr. (near Vista Chino), Palm Springs, CA. Elvia Gomez teaches a Smooth Ballroom or Latin dance lesson from 2-3 PM and hosts open dancing from 3-6 PM. The cost will be $5 for the lesson, $5 for the dance or $8 for both. The dance music is Smooth Ballroom, Latin & Swing. The last dance I attended, there were more than 50 dancers signed in. I’m sure you won’t want to miss this event; the price of the lesson is a real bargain for a teacher of Elvia’s stature…Brian
Come see the fabulous 1200 square foot dance floor (brought to you through the generosity of Billy Reed Garner)!
Note: This Sunday Elvia will be teaching Waltz
Saturday: . Throughout the summer the Saturday dances at Beyond The Beat will be held only once a month on the 1st Saturday of the month. $5 or Free if you take a group lesson on Saturday. Beyond The Beat, 41990 D Cook St. # 401, Palm Desert, CA (760) 340-0342
Dance parties at “Steppin’ Out With Cindy Roberts” are now on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays of each month from 8 PM ‘til midnight for only $10 including light refreshments. A one-hour lesson taught by Cindy from 8:30 to 9:30 is included in that price. Steppin’ Out With Cindy Roberts, 9506 Magnolia #210, Riverside, CA (951) 785-1674
Agua Caliente Casino, Lounge
Bob Hope & Ramon Drive, Rancho Mirage (760) 321-2000, All of these lounge shows are absolutely FREE, as are the soft drinks & bottled water. Please treat you servers well.
Sunday: Mike Costley w/Pat Rizzo starting at 7 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: Various “Vegas Style” Bands
Monday Ice Cream & Pizza Party…All you can eat for $6, 5:30 to 8 PM followed by a no-cover comedy show starting at 8 PM. Well at least the food sounds good…Brian
Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:30 to midnight The bands change weekly so check out their entertainment schedule for yourself:
Now try the new “Tini Tuesdays” in the “Lounge”. All you can eat “Happy Hour” is only $4 or it’s free with the purchase of a $5 “Special of the Week” Martini.
Check out the new house band Mischief Thursday 8:30 to midnight Friday & Saturday 9:00 to 1:30 AM
The Palm Springs Pavilion 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA (Pavilion Way is a small street that intersects Baristo between Sunrise and Farrell) (760) 323-8272
The Pavilion is closed for the summer...watch for exciting details on their re-opening in October. Wednesday Ballroom Dancing is moved to Billy Reed’s Restaurant for the Summer
The Pavilion boasts a 10,000 square foot hardwood floor. To my knowledge this is the largest hardwood dance floor in the Coachella Valley…Brian
The Spa Casino, Cascade Lounge 100 n. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA (760) 883-1000 All of these lounge shows are absolutely FREE, as are the soft drinks & bottled water. Please treat you servers well.
Acts playing at The Cascade Lounge in this month: Live bands 8 PM –Midnight Thursday, 8:30 - 1:30 AM Friday & Saturday check it out at http://sparesortcasino.com/spa_interface_new.html
Sunday is Latin Music Night…Enjoy the sensational and sensual art of Latin music as you glide to the spicy sounds of Quinto Menguante starting at 9:00 PM…Great Salsa & Latin DancingMonday is “Dance Club Night” with DJ music starting at 9 PM Tuesday thru Saturday nights the casino brings us a different Vegas style band every week at 8:30. Check out their entertainment schedule for yourself: http://www.hotwatercasino.com
**********************************************************************************
Alternate Sundays
The Desert Swing Dance Club holds a dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month at Billy Reed's Restaurant.
Sunday Lessons (1-3 PM) are $5 for the full 2 hours or any portion thereof
Cost of Dance: DSDC members & members of sister clubs $5, other guests $8. (2) Reviews:
One weekend last month we went on a small outing. We started by attending a WCS dance in Long Beach which is held on the 4th Saturday of each month. It is hosted by Rhonda Diamond with some great music by David Koppleman. The $10 admission is discounted to $8 if you bring the coupon which is in her e-mail announcement. You can get on her list by dropping her a note at DIAMOND2DANCE@AOL.COM The price of admission also includes a high end dance lesson. Last month it was taught by Trish Connery, a well known Southland dance teacher. The other students in the class were mostly faces that I recognized as being competitors at the dance conventions. The class is what drew us there but the dance was also exciting and we plan to return this month and as often as possible. Oh did I mention that besides the lesson and the dance you also get light refreshments for your $8. I received an e-mail since my return home telling me that the dance has found a new larger venue; REGENCY BALLROOM , SOUTH BAY DANCE CENTER, 24817 S. Western Ave., Lomita, CA 90717 After the dance we spent the night nearby and spent the following day at the shops and beach in Seal Beach. After an early dinner we proceded to our final destination; the Orange County West Coast Swing Dance Club’s dance at Top Cat’s in Placentia. This again is another dance where you feel like you are in the middle of a dance video. The music by Jumpin’ Jack Smith is as good as it gets. The dance floor is great and the dancers are the best in So Cal. Beginning immediately there will be top quality WCS dance lessons included with your admission to Top Cats. Admission is only $10 and your local swing dance club membership card will get you $1 off. Some snacks are included with your admission. Upcoming dance teachers include Patti Jobst & David Graybill, Trish Connery, Tom & Sossy Hyat & more. You can check out the lineup for youself at http://www.ocwcsdc.com
HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!
New
Classes Every Sunday!! ************************************ For us this was a nice, low cost, weekend getaway and we plan on doing it again at the end of May when Luis Crespo will be teaching at the 4th Saturday Dance…Brian
(3) Of Special Interest
Yours for the Taking
I have a pair of black men’s dance shoes with 1 ½” Latin heals that are free to a good home. I paid about $140 for them 5 years ago but I haven’t worn them very much because they are a little tight and hurt my feet after an hour of dancing. They are European size 45 ½ which I assume is about a 10 ½ or 11 street shoe size. The 1st guy who contacts me and can meet me at a dance I am attending is welcome to them for free…Brian
******************************************************************************************** *********************************************************************************************************
******************************************************************************* Palm Springs Tango!
EVERY MONDAY JOIN US FOR A DAY AND NIGHT
OF TANGO IN PALM SPRINGS AT BILLY REED'S RESTAURANT & BAR WITH A
WONDERFUL FLOATING DANCE FLOOR TANGO CLASSES & "MILONGUITA" WITH Miguel
Cardoso & Claudia Garcia Join Miguel Cardoso and Claudia Garcia for
beginning/intermediate tango classes as well as an after class "milonguita".
at beautiful Billy Reed's Restaurant. The classes will introduce
students to the basic fundamental steps of Argentine Tango for social
dancing with a great emphasis on interpreting and following the music.
The small details of dance will be explored in order for anyone to look
elegant and smooth on the dance floor. As always, we welcome beginners
at any point during the class series, no partner is required and as our
students know, we not only stress learning but also having fun! Come and
experience the wonderful and sensual world of Argentine Tango! *******************************************************************************************************************
BIG
NEWS: *******************************************************************************************************************
Beyond The Beat Dance
Studio's Showcase ****************************************************************
EVERYONE IS INVITED! ~~~~~~~~ Saturday,
June 7, 2008 ~~~~~~~~
COLOUR FLYER: http://www.peoplewhodance.net/images/offsite/JayBirthdayFlyer.jpg PRINT & SHARE: http://www.peoplewhodance.net/images/offsite/JayBirthdayflyerB&W.pdf WHAT: - Jay’s famous BBQ Trip-Tip (He cooks 8 hours for you!) - Jay and Zeanie's Fish Grill - Drinks - Open Bar! (Will Matt make us his famous Apple Martinis again?) - Complimentary Dance class(es) (bring your non-dancing friends!) - Major FUN - Dancing & Social - Swing & Salsa Music!
WHO IS INVITED: Everyone ~ EVERY one! Over 21 ~ Under 21
Cats ~ Dogs ~ Lions & Lambs ~ Barn Yard Animals Swing dancers ~ Salsa dancers ~ Non-Dancers!!! Did I miss any one? Oh, yeah. YOU are invited too!
FOOD: Jay Is Cooking Late Lunch/Early Dinner for EVERYONE!
(Please do NOT bring any money for the dinner!) Dinner served at 5'ish p.m.
TIME: 11 a.m. Pre-Party Set-Up & Fun: Anyone can come help! 2 p.m. Beginning Salsa Dance Class hosted by Miss Zeanie (FREE) 3 p.m. Party, Dancing, Fun Games! 5 p.m. Dinner served by Zeanie and Jay -- Mostly by Jay!!! Muhaha. FYI: this schedule will go RIGHT out the window if we find anything MORE fun!
COVER CHARGE: WHAT cover charge? This is our Annual BBQ & Dance Party - "There ain't no stinking cover! ~ If you do not show up we will be offended!
SALSA MUSIC & SWING MUSIC: By special guest DJs, playing today's hottest music! One floor for Swing music only, One floor for Salsa music only, & Pleasant patio area with smooth-surface!
CLASSES BY GUEST TEACHERS: (No fee of course. Duh.)
WHAT TO BRING: NADA, unless you would like to help with the side dishes. Call or email Jay: (805) 405-2946, jaybdancer@aol.com or Zeanie: (818) 585-4183, zeanieyoon.com@gmail.com
WHERE: Zeanie's Home in Woodland Hills!
Address & Direction: e-mail Brian or Jay for the info (Feel free to share this announcement without posting Zeanie's address on the Internet. Please help protect her personal information. Thank you!) RSVP - Not needed, but it helps us buy more food and drinks! Jay: jaybdancer@aol.com Zeanie: zeanieyoon.com@gmail.com Please car pool to save on parking space.
-------------------------------------------------- | Please print this 10 times and give to 5 friends, 3 strangers and 2 loved ones! --------------------------------------------------
Did we say we love you guys! This party is for ALL Our Students, Friends, and a whole bunch of people we don't even know!
See yah! FYI: this is kinda, sorta Jay’s B-day party! ;)
*******************************************************************************************
Breaking News:
CNN reports that gas stations will start showing PORN movies on the screens of the pumps so that you can see someone else get screwed at the same time you do.: ******************************************************************************************************************************************* MONTANA'S SWING HAS MOVED TO INCAHOOTS
Join us at Riverside Incahoots (El Farallon) on SUNDAY, MAY 11th - 6 pm TO 9 pm We need you to attend if you want a local dance venue to enjoy WCS, Two Step, Night Club and some Cha Cha! The new owner is very accomodating so we need to show our support. Talk to all your friends and neighbors! Let's get a good turn out so that we can continue to have a good place to go dance on Sundays. Please pass the word or forward this email. I don't have everyone's email address. Join us at Incahoots on Wednesday for Country dancing and at the Brandin' Iron on Thursday nights (early) too! Let's keep the Inland Empire dancing! Incahoots is located at:
3742 Park
Sierra Drive Best way to get there is 91 to La Sierra Ave, go west to the first street, Magnolia Ave, and turn right. Incahoots will be just a short drive on the right side. If you turn the wrong way from the freeway and cross RR tracks or get to Indiana Street, you went the wrong way, do a U turn. If you're on magnolia and pass Kaiser Permanente, you went too far. Barb DeLay **************************************************************************************************************************************** RE: Cool Joe Cool Hi Lorna, Connie, Brian & Sam,
His sister did e-mail me back today. She was very brief. He was in a motor cycle accident (March 8th). It must have been very serious as she indicated he hung on until April 10th. I have no idea it that means he was in a comma or not. Anyway, that was all the detail she gave. I won't press her for more. Joe was a very actiive person and riding his biike was something I know he enjoyed doing. He was really careful, I can't imagine what happened.
I hope you are all well. I am so busy with my quilting hobby (and full time working) that I haven't danced for over a year. I am pretty sure I forgot most of what I learned!!! I am still a paid up member in the club. I will be back, sooner or later. I am grateful I am still on the e-mail list.
Take care, all of you. Bonnie
Sounds like he was a
very "cool" guy. Wish I had met him. My condolences to those in the
swing club that did know Joe.
Brian:
Joe Cool -- what a guy. Always front and center to help out. He was a regular set-up volunteer for our annual Tri-City Ball even though he couldn't attend due to his work schedule. He was always the first one there, and wouldn't leave till he was satisfied that the job was done properly. He was a well known and respected member of the DSDC and his loss will be felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Bert Anderson
Oh
Brian,
I am always so stunned when I learn of the passing of one of the dance
club members, and lately it just seems so hard to learn of another dear
"leader" making his transition. I was always delighted to dance with
him, as he was kind and gentle, and never made me feel badly if I messed
up a step. Dee
DEAR FRIENDS; YES, THIS IS A SAD LOSS FOR ME...JOE WAS IN GARY DUBBS CLASSES AND WAS A FUN PARTNER... I DONT HAVE THE E-MAIL OUTLET THAT YOU DO...SO I AM PASSING THIS ON TO YOU.. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND ASSISTANCE. SINCERELY,' DR. SAM
******************************************************************************************************************************************** Dance Lessons. I receive a lot of requests for information on dance lessons. I have compiled a list that I will e-mail for FREE to anyone requesting it. The list will be composed of qualified teachers giving either private or group lessons in the Coachella Valley. If you prefer to have a printed copy send $1 and a stamped, self-addressed business sized envelope. Places to Dance in the Palm Springs Area: is a list of dance places that takes 2 double-sided pages. It is arranged by day of the week and starting time of the dance. It lists the address, phone #, type of music, cover charge if there is one and a rating of whether or not you need to bring your own partner. There are many places to dance every day!!! You can have one of these lists for FREE via e-mail or for a donation of $1 to the Desert Swing Dance Club and a self-addressed, stamped, business sized envelope…Brian This list is now on my computer with a program that allows me to update it immediately as information changes. The list is printed when you request it so it is completely up to date. Brian Paczesniak 97 Desert Rose Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264-6438 (4) Dance Tip for this Month While I am not a professional dance teacher and I don’t even make claim to be an exceptional dancer I am an avid student and I read or listen to some very knowledgeable teachers. I can’t necessarily put it all into practice (yet), but just knowing these tidbits will help me in the long run. I will be submitting something for your consideration each month and I hope someone out there will find it helpful as well. If you are a very experienced dancer you may not need these tips and might even wish to contribute a tip of your own to be published. They will mostly be about West Coast Swing but many will be relevant to other dances as well…Brian
To Follow or Not to Follow in a Group Class
I have always subscribed to the theory that in a group class the leader should do his/her best to execute the step the way the teacher is teaching it; even if it seems to be not as good as the way one already does that or a similar step. By the same logic the follower should follow what the leader is leading even if it’s not exactly what the teacher is teaching; even if it isn’t even close; after all the main objective of a follower is to “follow”. When she gets out on the social dance floor the leaders will either intentionally or unintentionally morphed the step into something that fits their own style of dancing and it may only resemble what the teacher has shown. A follower of this theory should therefore not do anything that the leader isn’t leading. Ergo if he leads nothing the follower does nothing and if he asks you reply that you didn’t feel the lead. Otherwise he thinks he is leading and he isn’t really learning anything. When he gets out on the social dance floor he will wonder why nobody can follow his great new move.
Recently I got into a discussion on this subject with a good friend. She said that she was tired of paying for classes where she didn’t learn the pattern because none (or very few) of the leaders were actually doing anything that resembled leading. She said that out of frustration she has adopted the behavior of doing the step whether or not it is led. I gasped. However, after discussing the issue at length I did understand her frustration. Hopefully there will be at least some leaders capable of leading the step after a couple of go-rounds. If the follower does the step without being led she will be facilitating guys who won’t be able to lead it socially. Will she be available to back lead it for them on the dance floor? There isn’t really a lot of value in learning the followers’ part if there are no leaders to lead it.
I guess I would have to propose a compromise. If there are a fair amount of leaders leading it correctly, enjoy their partnership and just try to follow those who haven’t got it yet but please don’t offer them advice unless they ask you a specific question and even then be thoughtful and cautious. If you feel that there are very few leading the step correctly try alternating; do what they are leading (or not leading) part of the time and do what the teacher is teaching for a lesser amount of the time. Keep in mind that you are also a student and may not have a grip on your part either.
In conclusion there is no clear cut answer to this problem unless you have your own leader who is good enough to meet your expectations. Otherwise just use your best discretion; keeping in mind all aspects of the situation. I have been equally annoyed by expert dancers who forcefully backlead me correctly and by followers who attempted to backlead the step incorrectly. A lot depends on attitude. Be humble and you will probably be a popular follower and progress in your quest for nirvana…Brian **********************************************************************************
(5) From the Readers: Recently I was questioned about my e-mail address. I am best reached at SirDanceAlot@IcanDance.com. If for any reason you have trouble getting through you can always try A.Washerman1@Juno.com. Juno is a free service so that address is a constant; I’ve had it for many, many years. About “(5) From The Readers”: While I am free with my opinions and philosophies in the reviews & editorials, I do try to give a say to all. What you find in this forum is what comes in. I don’t leave out readers’ opinions based on whether or not I agree with them. (Although I do reserve the right to comment on their opinions; pro or con.) I don’t limit the number of messages on a given subject. If you see 4 pros and no cons it’s because that’s what came in. I will not, however, print anything that I deem to be in poor taste, disingenuous, or malicious. I also reserve the right not to print anything, which seems to be self-serving advertising and/or which is not dance related…Brian - Hi Brian In a message dated 14/05/2008 19:33:57 GMT Standard Time, Bill Froud writes: http://www.northerntangosociety.com/tango-ball-with-andres-genoveva.html
Tango here in North of England. You click on above you might just see a few guy you remember
Hugs to all
Bill *************************************************************************************************************************************************
Dear Dancers:
****************************************************************************************************************************************************
*******************************************************************************************************************
Cindy's Spectacular Spring Showcase
**************************************************************************************************************** | |||||||||||||
