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All styles of Ballroom dancing --

Traditional * Latin * Country * Swing * Tejano      TOP

THE NEXT 2 WEEKS AT A GLANCE

All tuition rates listed are per person unless otherwise specified.

Fall 3 session of classes has begun. Openings still available in some classes. Call now -- enrollment is limited.

BringYourOwnPartner Class SAMBA What a GREAT dance this is!  Learn the basic steps and some cool variations .  Open levels.  No previous experience needed. Monday, Sept. 29th  *  8:30 pm $12 per couple in advance / $15 per couple at the door TOP Advance rate available through Sat, 9/27

BringYourOwnPartner Class TANGO Learn a really cool sequence complete with styling. Open levels. Some experience helpful. Saturday, Oct. 4th  *  2 pm $12 per couple in advance / $15 per couple at the door Advance rate available through Fri, 10/3

Saturday Night Workshop & Dance Social         Sat, Oct. 4th   *  6 :30- 8:30 pm Fun and easy workshop on POLKA starts at 6:45, followed by open dancing to a variety of music. Hosted by Wally & Christina Gracia $10 in advance / $12 at the door Tuition rates are per person. Advance admission available through 10/3

STUDIO PRACTICE SESSION Fri, Oct. 10th 8:30-10 pm       Be sure to take advantage of this great practice opportunity.  A variety of music         will be played with staff on hand to assist you with your practice.  Please note:  Available only to students enrolled (past and present) of the WD Studio. Admission:  $5 per person or $8 per couple    TOP

TECHNIQUE CLASS BALLET for BALLROOM Sat, Oct. 11th    *  2 pm Open to all levels Learn how the basic of Ballet can improve your Ballroom.  Instructor:  Christina Gracia         Tuition:  $8 in advance / $10 at the door Tuition rates are per person. Advance registration available through Fri, 10/10

BringYourOwnPartner Class Intro to QUICKSTEP    Fri, Oct. 17th     8:30 pm Learn the basic moves for the Quickstep.                    Recommended for those students with a solid foundation in their other dances.                                                   Instructor:  Wanda Deagen                    $12 per couple in advance / $15 per couple at the door Advance rate available through Fri, 10/16

Styling for West Coast   Sat, Oct. 25th       2 pm       Jazzy combos and breaks to use in your WC dancing Instructor:  Wanda Deagen Tuition:  $8 in advance / $10 at the door Tuition rates are per person. Must know WC Swing

Our studio proudly abides by the “PLAY NICE” policy! Patience and courtesy with your partners must be practiced at all times.

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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION Private lessons can be enrolled on a lesson-to-lesson basis or by the course.   Tuition ranges from $52 to $65 per lesson, depending upon frequency of lessons. Rates are the same for individuals or couples.     Be sure to take advantage of our Introductory Private Lesson for only $25* Appointment times are available afternoons and evenings during the week and some weekends. *Limit one IntroductoryPrivate Lesson per student/couple. Some restrictions apply.

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GROUP CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
NO PARTNER NEEDED!
Partners are rotated throughout the class to improve lead & follow skills and to add to the FUN!
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ABOUT OUR GROUP CLASSES
Our group class program is a structured curriculum, designed to take you from your first steps on up. Our standard courses are 6 weeks and have designated learning levels such as Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beyond Beginner, Intermediate 1, etc.  Each learning level includes multiple courses, so students should expect to move through the various levels at a gradual pace.  Pre-registration is required for all of these courses.

Workshops and Specialty Courses are classes offered as supplements to the standard curriculum.  Some of these classes require pre-registration; some allow at-the-door registration.

We also have Drop In classes.  A drop in class is simply a group class that is not a part of a course.  Each class has a different agenda, topic, focus, etc.  These classes allow you to register at the door or get a discount for pre-registering.

Technique classes are individual sessions focused on improving form and execution.  They may include styling, body development, movement mechanics, or theory.  These classes allow you to register at the door or get a discount for pre-registering.

Our BYOP classes are special sessions which require you "bring your own partner".  It is in these sessions only that we do not rotate partners.  These classes allow you to register at the door or get a discount for pre-registering.

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FALL 2 SCHEDULE Sept. 20th - Oct. 31st

STANDARD 6-WEEK COURSES Unless otherwise specified, a group class is 55 minutes in length. Tuition for 6-week courses

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. BEGINNER 1 LEVEL courses are recommended for students who have had little or no previous instruction.  These courses are designed to introduce you to the basic steps and mechanics of partner dancing.  Three of the primary dances are covered in each section.  It makes no difference which section you take first; students should complete both sections before moving to Beg 2 level courses.

INTRODUCTION TO PARTNER DANCING                TOP Saturdays 4 pm          9/20 - 10/25                  Tuition:  $57 This course is designed to get you started. In this section, you will be introduced to the basic steps and simple variations in the FOX TROT, RUMBA & single-time SWING.   Basic mechanics and etiquette for partner dancing are also covered. Recommended for students with little or no previous instruction.   Instructor: Christina Bantin   Openings still available for men & ladies INTRODUCTION TO PARTNER DANCING              Thursdays 6:45 pm    9/25 - 10/30               Tuition:  $57 This course is designed to get you started.  In this section, you will be introduced to the basic steps and simple variations in the TWO STEP, WALTZ & triple-time SWING. Basic mechanics and etiquette for partner dancing are also covered. Recommended for students with little or no previous instruction.   Instructor: Wanda Deagen     TOP    Openings still available for men & ladies

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BEGINNER 2 LEVEL courses review the basic steps, then introduce fun and easy variations to use on  the social floor.  Emphasis is on developing lead/follow skills and basic mechanics.  Prerequisite: completion of Beg 1 level

RUMBA & WALTZ:  Fun & Easy Variations Sat   5:00 pm          9/20 - 10/25               Tuition:  $57 This course continues students’ introduction to the basic steps and mechanics with the  objective of developing practical application of the basic dances. Instructor:   Christina Gracia    did not make :(   FOX TROT & triple-time SWING :  Fun & Easy Variations Thur 7:45 pm           9/25 - 10/30                  Tuition:  $57 This course continues students’ introduction to the basic steps and mechanics with the  objective of developing practical application of the basic dances. Instructor:   Wanda Deagen      TOP   Openings still available for men & ladies

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BEYOND BEGINNER LEVEL Courses at this level teach variations beyond the basics and introduce technique and styling. Additional dances are also introduced at this level. These courses are taught assuming students have practical use of their basics.

TWO STEP              Variations & Technique Thur  8:45 pm               9/25 - 10/30             Tuition:  $57 Go beyond the basics in this class on Texas Two Step.  Add variety while improving your technique.  Emphasis is on developing lead/follow skills and form.  Prerequisite:  completion of Beg 2 level in Two Step  Instructor:  Wanda Deagen  Openings still available for ladies                         TOP

WEST COAST SWING  II Tue 7:30 pm              9/23 - 10/28                   Tuition:  $57 Continue your progress in this ever-popular and versatile dance.  In level 2,  we will add several variations with emphasis on lead/follow and connection with one’s partner.  We will also start to introduce basic styling to get you ready for the wild stuff coming up in level 3!  Prerequisite: completion of West Coast I or equivalent in private lessons.    Instructor:  Wanda Deagen             TOP Openings still available for men

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL classes are offered for those students who have been studying dance for several years and have acquired practical experience on the dance floor in a variety of dances and styles. Call us for info on these courses.

OPEN LEVEL OPEN LEVEL classes include students of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced. While completion of our Intro to Partner Dancing courses are always recommended for newcomers, there are no prereqisites for an open levels class.         TOP

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Tuition for 6-Week Courses: [A 6-week course includes six 55-minute classes]  $57 for 1 course $105 for  2 courses $144 for  3 courses $192 for   4 courses Rates for group classes are per person unless otherwise specified. Tuition for specialty courses, workshops, drop in classes, and events varies; refer to those particular class listings for rates.  Tuition for private instruction TOP

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SPECIALTY COURSES There are no specialty courses available this session.  Check out our wide variety of Drop In classes and workshops.

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Note that designated levels refer to the learning level of the student and not necessarily to the level of material/content to be presented in the course. Refer to course descriptions and pre-requisites for best information on content or discuss with instructor before selecting courses.           

DROP IN CLASSES DROP IN CLASSES are single session classes that are not part of a course.   You are allowed to “just show up” and they are open to all levels of learners.  Each class has a different agenda, focus, topic, etc.  See description per class.  What’s what with DROP IN classes? TECHNIQUE classes focus on developing one’s form -- quality of movement, control, proper execution; technique is the HOW that must eventually applied to the WHAT. BYOP (Bring-Your-Own-Partner) classes require you attend with a partner.  These sessions focus on a particular dance or style.   In these classes, partners are not rotated.  BODY CONDITIONING  are sessions designed to develop one’s physical capabilities using various movement exercises and intelligent stretching.  Workout attire should be worn for these sessions.     TOP

DROP IN CLASSES BringYourOwnPartner (BYOP) Classes Tuition for the following BYOP Classes: $12 per couple in advance / $15 per couple at the door   TWO STEP            Sat, Sept. 20th       2 pm            Open level Fun and fancy variations for Texas Two Step.    SAMBA                Mon, Sept. 29th     8:30 pm       Open level Learn the basic steps and variations for this super-fun dance!   TANGO                Sat, Oct. 4th           2 pm             Open level Learn a  really cool sequence complete with styling.   Intro to QUICKSTEP    Fri, Oct. 17th     8:30 pm Learn the basic moves for the Quickstep.  Recommended for those students with a solid foundation in their other dances.                                                                TOP TECHNIQUE CLASSES Tuition for the following Technique classes:  $8 in advance / $10 at the door   Arm Styling           Sat, Sept. 27th      2 pm                Open to all levels Learn how to use your arms for positioning and styling.  Intended for both men and ladies. Instructor:  Christina Gracia   Ballet for Ballroom    Sat, Oct. 11th       2 pm          Open to all levels The basics in ballet and using them to improve your ballroom dancing. Instructor:  Christina Gracia   Styling for West Coast   Sat, Oct. 25th       2 pm      Must know WC Swing Jazzy combos and breaks to use in your WC dancing Instructor:  Wanda Deagen                                                                                                            TOP

                                       

WORKSHOPS, EVENTS & SPECIALTY COURSES October

Saturday Night Workshop & Dance Social         Sat, Oct. 4th   *  6 :30- 8:30 pm Fun and easy workshop on POLKA starts at 6:45, followed by open dancing to a variety of music. Hosted by Wally & Christina Gracia $10 in advance / $12 at the door Advance admission available through 10/3

STUDIO PRACTICE SESSION Fri, Oct. 10th 8:30-10 pm       Be sure to take advantage of this great practice opportunity.  A variety of music         will be played with staff on hand to assist you with your practice.  Please note:  Available only to students enrolled (past and present) at the WD Studio. Admission:  $5 per person or $8 per couple    TOP

SPECIAL WORKSHOP for Experienced Learners RUMBA Choreography Sat, Oct. 18th      *      2-4 pm Learn a section of choreography complete with styling. Instructor:  Wanda Deagen Tuition:  $12 in advance or $15 at the door

ADVANCED LEVEL WORKSHOP Silver Fox Trot Fri, Oct. 24th    *     8:30-10 pm A silver level sequence will be taught with special emphasis on technique and styling.  Please note that this workshop is intended for advanced level learners; however, students not at this level yet can still attend and learn their part solo. $12 -- Pre-registration required.         TOP

It’s our annual HALLOWEEN BASH! Fri, Oct. 31st      7 to 10 pm General Dancing * Door Prizes * Exhibitions * Refreshments Prizes for the best costumes Tickets:  $10 in advance or $12 at the door

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AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR October 2008 Please refer to descriptions of classes and workshops for complete details. TOP

SUN	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT
	29 Private lessons 5 to 10 pm   8:30 BYOP SAMBA	30 Private lessons 12 to 7:30 pm 7:30 WC Swing 2 8:30 AdvClass	OCT 1 Private lessons 3 to 10 pm	2 Private lessons 12 to 6:30 pm 6:45 Beg 1 7:45 FT & SW 8:45 TwoStep	3 Private lessons 12 to 9:30 pm     TOP	4 Private lessons 10 am to 2 pm 2:00 BYOP Tango 4:00 Beg 1 5:00 RB & WZ 6:30-8:30  POLKAWorkshop & Social
	6 Private lessons 5 to 10 pm	7 Private lessons 12 to 7:30 pm 7:30 WC Swing 2 8:30 AdvClass	8 Private lessons 3 to 10 pm	9 Private lessons 12 to 6:30 pm 6:45 Beg 1 7:45 FT & SW 8:45 TwoStep	10 FALL 3 Schedule out Private lessons 12 to 8:30 pm   8:30-10 PracticeSession	11 Private lessons 10 am to 2 pm 2:00 TECHNIQUE Ballet for Ballroom 4:00 Beg 1 5:00 RB & WZ
	13 Private lessons 5 to 10 pm	14 Private lessons 12 to 7:30 pm 7:30 WC Swing 2 8:30 AdvClass	15 Private lessons 3 to 10 pm	16 Private lessons 12 to 6:30 pm 6:45 Beg 1 7:45 FT & SW 8:45 TwoStep	17 Private lessons 12 to 8:30 pm 8:30 BYOP - Intro to Quickstep   TOP	18 Private lessons 10 am to 2 pm 2-3:30 RUMBA Choreography Wksh   4:00 Beg 1 5:00 RB & WZ
	20 Private lessons 5 to 10 pm	21 Private lessons 12 to 7:30 pm 7:30 WC Swing 2 8:30 AdvClass	22 Private lessons 3 to 10 pm	23 Private lessons 12 to 6:30 pm 6:45 Beg 1 7:45 FT & SW 8:45 TwoStep	24 Private lessons 12 to 8:30 pm 8:30-10 Silver FoxTrot Wksh	25 Private lessons 10 am to 2 pm 2:00 TECHNIQUE Styling for WestCoast 4:00 Beg 1 5:00 RB & WZ
	27 Private lessons 5 to 10 pm	28 Private lessons 12 to 7:30 pm 7:30 WC Swing 2 8:30 AdvClass	29 Private lessons 3 to 10 pm	30 Private lessons 12 to 6:30 pm 6:45 Beg 1 7:45 FT & SW 8:45 TwoStep	31 Private lessons 12 to 8:30 pm 7-10 HALLOWEEN BASH	NOV 1     TOP

 

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POLICIES FOR PARTNER DANCE COURSES -

Please review all information before registering

• Pre-registration is required for all courses. Tuition must accompany registration.
  A place cannot be held for you in a class without your paid tuition.
• Tuition rates are per person unless otherwise specified.
• Class size is limited; early registration is recommended.
• To cancel a course/workshop/event for which you have registered, you must notify us by phone
   7-days in advance of the course start date in order to receive a refund or credit.
• There are no make up classes nor credits for absences.
• No video taping is allowed in any group classes.
• Classes are not open for observation.
• DRESS CODE restrictions:  No sleeveless shirts for men, no midriff or revealing tops for ladies.

Our studio proudly abides by the “PLAY NICE” policy! Patience and courtesy

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• It is our standard practice to rotate partners in all group classes. This not only makes learning more fun, but it helps to develop lead & follow skills. Private instruction and/or BYOP classes are available for students who do not wish to rotate partners.
• While it is not practical to guarantee an even number of men and ladies for every class, pre-registration allows us to keep a comparable male/female ratio.  Obviously, we have no control over absences, but our partner rotation system ensures fairness to everyone.
• There is a minimum number of students required in order for each class to make. Late registration may be available, but we strongly encourage getting registered early. Because class size is limited, classes often fill; registration is always on a first come, first served basis.
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For your general information, know that our group classes meet as scheduled

except in the case of extreme weather conditions. Should weather advisory

ever direct that people stay inside their homes and not travel except in

emergency situations, classes will be cancelled. Notice of cancellation will always

be posted on this site at the top of this Current Schedule page AND will be added

to our voice mail.  Students will be offered a credit for the missed class should they

choose to accept it.

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LOCATION:  The Wanda Deagen Studio is located at 2113 Vance Jackson in the historic Dell Village shopping strip (not to be confused with Dellview which is the

new Wal-Mart shopping complex).   We are inside Loop 410 and 1 block north of I-10.

DIRECTIONS:  Dell Village is one of the original strip centers in that neighborhood and is a noticeably OLDER center. It has a BIG YELLOW SIGN on top of the building. Our studio is on the end and has Wanda Deagen Studio in the window. Do not get Dell Village confused with Dellview which is the newly built Wal-Mart complex. The streets that intersect Vance Jackson at Dell Village are Latch and Freiling.

You may choose to get onto Vance Jackson off of either Loop 410 or I-10. We are south of Loop 410 (inside the Loop) and north of I-10. If coming from Loop 410, we are 3 blocks past the famous La Fogata restaurant; on the right hand side. If coming from I-10, we are at the 3rd traffic light on Vance Jackson at Freiling, just past the Wal-Mart super center shopping complex.

BUSINESS HOURS:  We do not keep regular business hours since a large part of our teaching is done on an appointment basis.  We recommend you call ahead before stopping by the studio to be sure we will be available at that time.

CONTACTING US:  Our business phone is a mobile number so that we can personally answer your phone calls in a more timely fashion; however, know that we do not interrupt lessons to answer the phone and you should always be prepared to leave a voice mail. (210) 381-6625  Or email us  wdeagen@wandadeagen.com

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