tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27878894870880860422024-03-13T05:23:18.641-06:00Dancing in the RockiesA gathering place for partner dance information on the Western Slope of the Colorado Rockies, covering Glenwood Springs, Vail, Aspen, Grand Junction (and more) on the I-70 corridor.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-19580022885625000982009-10-15T11:54:00.002-06:002009-10-15T11:58:02.365-06:00Halloween Dance - Glenwood SpringsIt's getting that time to think about ghosts and goblins. In making your plans for Halloween, I hope that you will plan on spending the evening at my home for a Halloween Dance, complete with a Costume Contest. The cost for the dance is $15.00, with proceeds going to the Cliff Keene fund at American Bank. (See previous post) Prizes will include 4 private dance lessons, gift items and more. The dance will start at 8:00 and will conclude sometime after midnight. I assure you a good time will be had by all. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to call me at: (970) 778-6593.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-79843082725354973212009-10-15T11:47:00.004-06:002009-10-15T11:54:33.534-06:00News Regarding Cliff KeeneMany of you know Cliff and have asked for an update on his medical problems. GREAT NEWS! On Friday of last week, Cliff received a call that they had a new liver for him. He drove to Denver and the liver was delivered to University Hospital around 5:00. He underwent surgery and is doing well. Following is an email that was sent to me by a mutual friend. We will try and keep you updated on his ongoing recovery.<br /><br />Friends of Dr. Cliff Keen<br /><br />Dr. Cliff Keen is a local chiropractor that has lived <br />in Glenwood Springs since 1993. He has three <br />children Derek (28), Adam (26), and Alyson (23), <br />which live throughout Colorado. Outside of his <br />office Cliff has been involved in the community <br />through a variety of interests including: the <br />Glenwood Springs Chamber, Defiance Community <br />Players, Mountain Madrigal Singers, and Tango <br />Glenwood.<br /><br />In February of this year Cliff Keen was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, which caused liver failure. Three weeks ago he was accepted to the national transplant list and on Friday October 9th, 2009 Cliff received the call that a donor match was available. At 6:00 pm that night he underwent a transplant surgery. The surgery went well and Cliff is currently recovering at the University Hospital in Denver. His expected recovery time in Denver is 6 to 8 weeks.<br /><br />As you can imagine, this is a very expensive procedure with a number of continuing costs due to prescriptions and examinations. In addition, Dr. Keen will be unable to work for a lengthy period of time. In order to help Cliff with expenses while he is recovering, an account has been set up at American National Bank, For The Benefit Of Cliff Keen.<br /><br />Your Support, Prayers and Friendship are deeply appreciated.<br /><br /><br />For any further questions please contact:<br />Bev Emmons: (970) 618- 4912<br />Alyson Keen: (970) 219-8569<br /><br /><br /><br />Hi Again,<br /><br />Cliff was moved from ICU to Transplant floor today (Tuesday):<br /> <br />University Hospital, Cliff Keen, Room 606 Bed B, Aurora, Colorado 80045<br /> <br />He is doing good and sounds great.<br /> <br />I have delivered the attached letter to American National Bank, 401 27th Street Office Building and the Glenwood Post.<br /> <br />I will be leaving for Denver to Visit Cliff tomorrow afternoon and then out of town for my own Family Business on Thursday 15th and returning on Tuesday the 20th........If you need to contact someone for information regarding Cliff <br />Please call Rhonda Williams at 984-2335.<br /> <br />Thank you for your support and concern for Cliff Keen,<br /><br />Bev Emmons<br /><br /><br /><br />Bev Emmons Broker, Inc. <br />P.O. Box 2701 <br />Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 <br />(970) 384-0668<br />Cell (970) 618-5912<br />Fax: (866) 345-0826Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-66147222935690213472009-10-15T11:43:00.003-06:002009-10-15T11:47:11.069-06:00Community Center - October New ClassesThe new classes are starting at the Community Center October 23 are:<br /><br />7:00 Beginning Salsa<br />8:00 Intermediate Salsa<br />9:00 Intermediate Country/Western 2-Step and Waltz<br /><br />The Community Center is going to be handling drop-ins a little different so that your name will appear on the roster. If possible, please try and get to the Center 5 to 10 minutes before classes is schedule to start. They are trying to prevent a loss of income to the Center and to me by making sure that everyone pays for the classes they take. Thank you for your cooperation in making this work better for all.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing all of you at the Community Center on the 23rd. LeslyLeslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-46385792547653521072009-10-07T16:44:00.001-06:002009-10-07T16:45:46.529-06:00New Tango Classes AvailableThese classes are being taught by Amy Beaudet who has recently moved here from the East Coast.<br /><br /><strong>Continuing Tango</strong><br />7:30-8:30pm<br />Crystal River Ballet Studio<br />826 Highway 133, Carbondale, CO (Behind Dollar General)<br />All levels welcome. No partner necessary.<br />$40 for October, or $12 for drop in. <br />No street shoes. All leather soles only. <br /><br />Beginner Tango starts at CMC Lappala Center, on October 30th at 5:30pm! <br />This is a four week session from 10/30-11/20. No partner necessary, and no street shoes!<br />See their website for details, or call: 970-963-2172Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-69915435208280402522009-09-26T22:25:00.003-06:002009-09-26T22:32:33.120-06:00October 4 - Workshop and Dance<strong>Sunday, October 4, 2009</strong><br /><br /><strong>3 - 4:30 West Coast Swing Syncopations<br />4:30 - 6 Intermediate/Advanced ChaCha</strong><br /><br />$15.00 each or $25 for both. Class size is limited to 16 people. If possible, please pay in advance to reserve your place in class. (or call to confirm)<br /><br /><strong>6 - 7:00 Potluck Dinner<br />7 - 9:00 Dance</strong> $10.00<br /><br />If you take both classes, the dance is free!!!<br /><br />For any additional information, please call Lesly @ (970) 778-6593 or email to lsadamsdance@msn.com. All activities will be held at Lesly's house. Please ask for directions.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-13161191426493758782009-09-17T08:29:00.002-06:002009-09-17T08:31:56.055-06:001st Annual Natural Tango FestivalAll I have regarding this weekend is very minimal information. The dates are October 23, 24 and 25, 2009. Nick Jones is putting the weekend on and you can get more information by visiting naturaltango.com or contacting Nick at nickjones@naturaltango.com.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-59264526848642990192009-09-17T08:23:00.002-06:002009-09-17T08:29:32.012-06:00Casa Tango Salida<em><strong>September 25-27</strong></em><br /><br />Dvora Kanegis and Steve Keefer renovated an old dance hall in Salida. It has a 28'x32' dance floor, which opens onto a large porch. There are many B&B's, motels and hotels in the vacinity of Casa Tango. The schedule for the weekend is:<br />Friday: Welcome Milonga 6-11 pm<br />Saturday: Grand Opening Milonga and Potluck BBQ 6PM-Midnight<br />Sunday: Adios Milonga 11AM-3PM<br /><br />For further information, please contact Dvora and Steve at (303)546-6994, (719)539-7595 or dvora@tangoartist.com.<br /><br />Sounds like a great weekend!Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-58159530299929677362009-09-16T08:20:00.003-06:002009-09-16T08:21:19.176-06:00Country Western Dancing in GlenwoodThe Whittingtons will b e performing in Glenwood this Saturday night at the Eagles. For more details as to time and cost, please call the Eagles Lodge in Glenwood. I believe it starts at 7:00 and the cost is $10.00, but I'm not sure.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-81168924591015561462009-09-16T08:16:00.002-06:002009-09-16T08:19:13.287-06:00Aspen Community DanceDon't forget the Aspen Community Dance is this Saturday night. I believe the lesson is at 7:00 and will cover East Coast Swing. The dance usually runs from 8:00 till 10 or 11 o'clock. The dance is held at the Ute Building. If you have any questions, please call or email Lesly and she will get you more information.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-71715247008527415032009-09-11T06:08:00.001-06:002009-09-11T06:09:44.213-06:00Men of MusicI received this information from Scott Betts in Grand Junction. Sounds like a fun time!!!<br /><br /><br />The Men of Music, (10-piece big band) will be playing for the Two Rivers Chautauqua dance again this year. The date is next Thursday, Sept. 17 at Cross Orchards Barn. This year’s theme is “Dancing through the Decades.” Susan Marie Frontczak (one of the Chautauquans playing ballroom hotshot Irene Castle) will be teaching the Charleston and One-Step from 6 to 7 with the dance starting at 7 to 9. The cost is $10 a couple or $6 single. They are also working on a different dance floor that should work better than last year’s portable floor. <br /><br /><br />This dance band only performs a few times a year, so don't miss out on a great time. Hope to see you at the dance.<br /><br /><br />Frank<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />ps. Mark your calendars: The next engagement for the Men of Music is the Military Ball, Friday, November 13 at Two Rivers Convention Center.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-21820592179366173212009-09-10T05:11:00.003-06:002009-09-10T05:15:25.085-06:00Tango in AspenI believe that Heather Morrow is starting up her new series of tango classes this next Wednesday evening, September 16. If you are interested, please visit her website at <a href="http://aspentango.com">Tango Aspen</a>. If you haven't had the opportunity to take a class from Heather you are in for a real treat. She is one of the most beatiful tango dancers you could ever see. Her style and musicality are fabulous!Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-81019426988248404882009-09-10T05:04:00.003-06:002009-09-10T05:11:38.590-06:00New Classes Starting at Glenwood Springs Community CenterA new class series will be starting at the Glenwood Springs Community Center this coming Friday, September 11, 2009. They will be taught by Lesly Adams and are as follows:<br /><br />7:00 Beginning West Coast Swing<br />8:00 Intermediate Nightclub Two Step<br />9:00 Intermediate West Coast Swing<br /><br />If you have questions call either the Community Center at (970) 384-6301 or Lesly at (970) 778-6593.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-57804363494328567932009-09-10T05:01:00.002-06:002009-09-10T05:04:52.785-06:00Tango Workshop with Tom StermitzHola Tangueros,<br />Tom Stermitz will be teaching classes on this Saturday the 13th as follows:<br />(1) 1-2pm: Tango navigation, musicality and improvisation<br /> <br />(2) 2:15-3:30pm Mini -Ochos,"U-ies"and volcadas.<br /> <br />(3)3:30-4:30pm" 101 Ocho Cortados<br /> <br />$25 for one class or 2 for $40 or all three for $55<br /> <br />Following these workshops, there will be a Milonga at 8:30. All of the above will take place at the Eagles Club in Glenwood Springs.<br /><br />My understanding is Tom will be available for private lessons on Sunday and Lesly will have a mini Milonga at 4:30 at her house on Sunday with a covered dish dinner. If you have any questions, please call Lesly @ (970) 778-6593Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-71993823308807109212009-09-10T04:54:00.002-06:002009-09-10T04:58:25.075-06:00Labor Day Workshop in GlenwoodWow. What a successful workshop! We learned how to add some Shag styling to our West Coast Swing. Eighteen people showed up at my house for the workshop. By dinner we had added two or three more people and even more showed up after dinner to dance for a few hours. I think the frustration level was high at times, but that is what makes an advanced intermediate workshop fun. Challenging material that you have to "practice" is a good thing! I want to thank all of you who turned out for my first workshop in my new home and appreciate your support. Keep checking in for news of upcoming events. You might want to sign up as a follower to that information will come to you when the blog is updated.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2787889487088086042.post-53450089471232851792009-09-10T04:39:00.000-06:002009-09-10T04:42:14.328-06:00WelcomeWelcome to the new home of Dancing in the Rockies. I tried to maintain an actual "website" for all of the partner dance news on the Western Slope of Colorado, but it wasn't cost efficient. So....I've decided to try and go with a blog instead. Hopefully I'll have pictures to post of events. I would also like to have any information sent to my email address regarding any upcoming dances, classes and/or workshops on our side of the hill.Leslyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450879239533645358noreply@blogger.com0