Spring 2008 Class & Public Event Schedule:

• Summer Dance Camps ~ Tuesday Evening Series ~ June 24 to August 19, 2008
• Summer Dance Camps ~ Wednesday LunchTime Series ~ June 25 to August 20, 2008
• Free Line Dance Lessons with Hedy McAdams ~ July 4th Chili-Cook-off ~ Friday, July 4, 2008

Note:  All Hedy classes this summer are located at All Saints Episcopal Church at 555 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (corner of Waverley and Hamilton in downtown Palo Alto), which is an air-conditioned venue.  Friday daytime classes will resume at Cubberley Auditorium, for the Autumn 08 quarter, on 9/12/08.

Classic line dances and dances of exceptional merit taught by Palo Alto’s Hedy McAdams, internationally award-winning choreographer/teacher, with Rick Evenskaas, popular Bay Area instructor noted for his ability to instill poise, confidence, and skill.

Curriculum includes classic line dances ("Classics" are dances so well choreographed that they continue to be tuaght and danced at line dance venues locally and around the world!) as well as the best-loved couples dances at ballroom, country,  latin, and zydeco venues, such as Texas Two-Step, West Coast Swing, Night-Club Two-Step, Salsa, Waltz, and more.

Both line dances and couples classes are presented in a precise way in an environment designed to relax students and open them to learning the heart of each dance, rather than mechanical techniques.

Section A - Basics/Beginning Line Dance:  Focuses on beginners and 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, in Hedy's precise style.  Practice between classes is helpful, but not mandatory.  This class will include basic lead-and-follow skills, as well.

Section 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 recommended. 

Section C - Intermediate/Advanced Couples Semi-Privates  This class will be taught by two teachers:  Hedy and Rick Evenskaas.  The size of this class is limited to 8 dancers who are willing to (a) commit to a minimum of 4 summer classes and (b) practice a minimum of 3 hours per week between classes.  Contact Hedy; 650-325-3371, to make arrangements. 

NEW this quarter, in response to your request for more time to practice during classes:  Time for open dancing and practice between 7:50 and 8:20 pm.

Location:  All Saints' Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley Street, Palo Alto 94301
(corner of Hamilton and Waverley, in downtown Palo Alto)

Times & Dates:  8 Tuesdays, June 24-August 19, 2008 (no class on one evening, TBD) 
7:05-8:20 pm ~ Sec. A ~ Basics/Beginning Line Dance
7:50-9:05 pm ~ Sec. B ~ Intermediate Line Dance
9:05-9:50 pm ~ Sec. C ~ Int/Adv Couples Semi-Privates (by special arrangement)
7:50-8:20 pm ~ Open Dancing

Dance Camp Cards - good for all summer classes (except as noted)
VIP Pass:  $150 for all summer classes (worth $400 in drop-ins!)
16-Section Pass - $110   ~   8-Section Pass - $60
Drop-in:  $10 per section ~ $15 for the day
Int/Adv Couples ~ max 8 dancers, $15/class, 4-class commitment

Wednesday LunchTime Line Dance Camp for Grown-Ups with Hedy McAdams

Note:  All Hedy classes this summer are located at All Saints Episcopal Church at 555 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (corner of Waverley and Hamilton in downtown Palo Alto), which is an air-conditioned venue.  Friday daytime classes will resume at Cubberley Auditorium, for the Autumn 08 quarter, on 9/12/08.

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, 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!  Produced by Dance Adventures.

Take as many classes as you like, when you like on a drop-in basis, or purchase "Summer Dance Camp" cards at a discount, at prices listed below.  Dance Camp Cards may be used for any and all Hedy classes this summer; both Tuesday evening and Wednesday lunchtime classes.

Sec. A Basics/Beginning Line Dance:  Focuses on beginners and 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, in Hedy's precise style.  Practice between classes is helpful, but not mandatory. 

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 recommended.

Sec. C Advanced Line Dance:  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 advanced line dance classics the continue to excite and intrigue advanced line dancers locally and around the world.  Dancers must be willing to practice between workshops.  Skill level:  advanced-Intermediate to advanced-advanced line dances.  Drop-in cards are mandatory unless you are registered for the intermediate series.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm ~ Sec. A - Basics/Beginning Class
12:25 pm - 1:05 pm ~ Sec. B - Easy Intermediate Class
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm ~ Sec. C - Advanced Line Dance Workshop

Dance Camp Cards - good for all summer classes (except as noted)Dance Camp Cards - good for all summer classes!
Cards or Drop-in passes must be purchased before class; to purchase ahead of time, contact Hedy at 650-325-3371.

VIP Pass:  $150 for all summer classes (worth $400+ in drop-ins!)
16-Section Pass - $110   ~   8-Section Pass - $60
Drop-in:  $10 per section ~ $15 for the day
Int/Adv Couples ~ max 8 dancers, $15/class, 4-class commitment

Free Line Dance Lessons at the City of Palo Alto's July 4th Chili Cook-Off.

Event goes from noon to 5:00 pm.

Line dance lesson is scheduled to begin sometime between 1:30 and 3:00 pm for 1/2 hour.

Lots of fun events for both adults and children.

Contact City of Palo Alto Recreation Department for details.