Country Western Dancing in Glenwood

The 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.

Aspen Community Dance

Don'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.

Men of Music

I received this information from Scott Betts in Grand Junction. Sounds like a fun time!!!


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.


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.


Frank




ps. Mark your calendars: The next engagement for the Men of Music is the Military Ball, Friday, November 13 at Two Rivers Convention Center.

Tango in Aspen

I 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 Tango Aspen. 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!

New Classes Starting at Glenwood Springs Community Center

A 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:

7:00 Beginning West Coast Swing
8:00 Intermediate Nightclub Two Step
9:00 Intermediate West Coast Swing

If you have questions call either the Community Center at (970) 384-6301 or Lesly at (970) 778-6593.

Tango Workshop with Tom Stermitz

Hola Tangueros,
Tom Stermitz will be teaching classes on this Saturday the 13th as follows:
(1) 1-2pm: Tango navigation, musicality and improvisation

(2) 2:15-3:30pm Mini -Ochos,"U-ies"and volcadas.

(3)3:30-4:30pm" 101 Ocho Cortados

$25 for one class or 2 for $40 or all three for $55

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.

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) 778-6593

Labor Day Workshop in Glenwood

Wow. 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.