Spring and Summer 2009 Classes and Events

• Summer 2009 ~ “Line Dance Plus with Hedy McAdams” ~ 9 Thursday Mornings At Lucie Stern, 7/2 to 8/20/09: Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Sections
• Summer Evening Line Dance Camp ~ 8 Tuesday Evenings (6/30/09 - 8/25/09) ~ Featuring two skill levels and open dancing at every class
• July 4th, 2009 - The City of Palo Alto's 28th Annual Chili Cook-Off & Summer Festival - Free Line Dance Lessons!
• July 24, 2009 - "Classics Dance" in Palo Alto

ALL CLASSES:
Singles & Couples Welcome!
No Partners Necessary!

Times & Dates:  8 Thursday Mornings, 7/2/09 through 8/20/09

Classic & Contemporary Line Dancing With Hedy McAdams:

Individual Sections:
Sec. A ~ 10:00-10:45 a.m. - Basics/Beginning Class
10:45-10:55 a.m. - Open Dancing and Practice
Sec. B ~ 10:55-11:40 a.m. - Intermediate Class
11:40-11:50 a.m. - Open Dancing and Practice
Sec. C ~ 11:50 a.m.-12:35 p.m. - Advanced Line Dance PowWow & Workout

Combined Sections and Drop-Ins:
Sec. D ~ Beginning & Intermediate Line Dancing ~ 10:00-11:40 a.m.
Sec. E ~ Intermediate & Advanced Line Dancing ~ 10:55 a.m. - 12:35 pm
Drop-In tickets must be purchased in advance; more than one ticket may be purchased in advance.

Thursday Morning LineDanceClassicsTM with Hedy McAdams ~ NEW CLASS FORMAT!

Class Descriptions:
Classic line dances and dances of exceptional merit taught by Palo Alto’s Hedy McAdams, internationally award winning and world-renowned choreographer and teacher.  ("Classics" are dances so well-choreographed that they continue to be taught and danced at line dance venues locally and around the world!)  For active adults of all ages, class features music from Swing, C/W (Country Western), Latin, Ballroom, and Zydeco traditions and forms.  An outrageously fun way to stay in shape, make new friends, and energize mind, body, and spirit. Three skill level sections are offered; with a reduced cost available if you register for two sections.  Singles are welcome ~ No partners necessary!  Co-produced by The City of Palo Alto Recreation Department and Dance Adventures.

Sign-up for 8-Class Series, or take on a drop-in basis.  Registration for series or purchase drop-in tickets can be handled in any of the following 4 ways.  (1) by registering or purchasing drop-in tickets on-site, (2) by using the internet and a credit card on-line at:  EnjoyOnline@cityofpaloalto.org, (3) by telephone at 650-463-4900, or (4) through U.S. mail using the coupon in the Enjoy catalog or recreation department website.

Sec. A ~ Basics/Beginning Line Dance:  Focuses on beginners as well as experienced dancers who want to review or warm-up for intermediate class.  Great for absolute beginners who are looking for a pleasurable way to build motor-skill coordination (balance, flexibility, strength and endurance) and memory skills, as well as for returning students who want to review or refresh basic technique and patterns.  This section features easier dances taught at a more leisurely pace, with Hedy's precise style.  Practice between classes is helpful, but not mandatory.  First class is free.  ***Note:  Both of Hedy's basics/beginning classes (Thursday mornings at Lucie Stern, and Tuesday Evenings at All Saints’) include her core curriculum.  

Sec. B ~ Intermediate Line Dance:  Focuses on dancers who want more challenge, attention to styling, and more intense mind/body workout.   Skill level:  Advanced beginning to mid-intermediate line dances.  This section features more complex line dance classics taught at a faster pace, with continued attention to styling details.  Practice between classes is highly recommended.

Sec. C ~ Advanced Line Dance PowWow & Workout:  Workshop format focuses on dancers with a minimum of 2 years line dance experience, or by permission of instructor (phone:  650-325-3371). Ideal for dancers who want the ultimate challenge in line dance and want to build resilience and dance floor stamina, flexibility & strength, effortless and graceful technique, memory capacity, and consistent poise and composure on the dance floor.  Workshop features classic advanced line dances that continue to excite and intrigue advanced line dancers locally and around the world, peppered with pre-announced and surprise “quizes,” and exercises designed to build poise and confidence.  On-going advanced students must be willing to practice between workshops.  Skill level:  advanced-Intermediate to advanced-advanced line dances.  

Sec. D ~ Two sections taken concurrently:  Basics/beginning (Sec. A) and Intermediate (Sec. B).  Take a second section at a reduced cost!

Sec. E ~ Two sections taken concurrently:  Intermediate (Sec. B) and Advanced (Sec. C).  Take a second section at a reduced cost!

Cost:
Each Section, 8-class series:  $57 Palo Alto residents, $66 NR
Combined sections (D & E), $86 Palo Alto residents, $99 NR
Drop-Ins:  $12 per section ~ First class is free!

Registration:
Sign-up for 8-Class Series, or take on a drop-in basis.  Registration for series or purchase drop-in tickets can be handled in any of the following 4 ways.  (1) by registering or purchasing drop-in tickets on-site, (2) by using the internet and a credit card at the on-line at:  EnjoyOnline@cityofpaloalto.org, (3) by telephone at 650-463-4900, or (4) through U.S. mail using the coupon in the Enjoy catalog or recreation department website.

Location:
Stern Ballroom, Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Registration:  Call the City Of Palo Alto Recreation Department, 650-463-4900
 

ALL CLASSES:
Singles & Couples Welcome!
No Partners Necessary!

Classic line dances and dances of exceptional merit taught by Palo Alto’s Hedy McAdams, internationally award-winning choreographer/teacher.   Curriculum includes classic line dances ("Classics" are dances so well choreographed that they continue to be taught and danced at line dance venues locally and around the world!), plus recently choreographed dances of exceptional merit.

An outrageously fun way to stay in shape, make new friends, and energize mind, body, and spirit!  Singles welcome!  No partners necessary!  Produced by DanceAdventures.com and Cactus Rose Presents.

Section A ~ Basics/Beginning Section:  Focuses on absolute beginners and experienced dancers who want to review, warm-up for Intermediate class, or build dance expertise, and will feature easier dances taught at a more leisurely pace.  7:05-7:55 p.m.

Section B ~ Open Dancing & Practice:  Open to all class members ~ approximately 7:55-8:15p.m., free for class members.

Section C ~ Intermediate Section:  Focuses on dancers who want more challenge and attention to styling, and will feature more complex dances taught at a faster pace.  8:15-9:05 p.m.

When:  
8 Tuesdays, 6/30/09 to 8/25/09 (no class on 7/14/09)
Basics/Beginning Section:  7:05-7:55 p.m.
Open Dancing & Practice:  7:55-8:15 p.m.
Intermediate Section:  8:15-9:05 p.m.
    
Where:   
All Saints' Episcopal Church, 555 Waverly Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(northeast corner of Waverley Street and Hamilton Avenue in downtown Palo Alto)

Cost:         
8-Class Series:  $80 ~ Drop-ins:  $12

Registration:
Pre-registration advised.
For information or to pre-register, please call Kris at 650-854-7535, or email her at Dancing@NewtNibbles.org.
For on-site registration ~ please come 15 minutes early to avoid being late for start of class.

Saturday, July 4th, 2009 - Noon to 5 p.m.
Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Live Band - Livewire
Line Dancing - Hedy McAdams, DanceAdventures.com
D.J. - Efren Ayala, Pegasus Entertainment

Note:  Line Dance Lessons should occur approximate 2:00 p.m.

Cool Stuff for Kids -
Face Painting
Inflatables
Bubbles & Suds
Arts & Crafts
Bounce Houses

Chili Tasting:  1:30-3:30 p.m.

7:30-10:00 p.m.
All Saints' Episcopal Church
555 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Features classic beginning, intermediate, and advanced line dances.
Playlist to be announced in advance, plus room for your requests ... keeping checking website, or call 650-854-7535, or eMail Dancing@NewtNibbles.org!

$10 at the door.