2008 Summer & Autumn Class & Public Event Schedules

• Summer Dance Camps ~ Tuesday Evening Series ~ June 24 to August 19, 2008
• Summer Dance Camps ~ Wednesday LunchTime Series ~ June 25 to August 20, 2008
• Allied Arts Guild's "Creative Arts Day" ~ Sept. 11, 2008 in Menlo Park ~ Free line dance lessons!
• Autumn 2008 ~ Friday Morning Classes At Cubberley Begin on September 12, 2008
• Autumn 2008 - New Class in Menlo Park on Mondays for Absolute Beginners! ~ Starts 9/15/08
• Autumn 2008 ~ Tuesday Evening Classes At All Saints' Begin on September 16, 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 Art and Craft Demos and Mini-Workshops
9/11/2008, 10 am to 4 pm
75 Arbor Road at Cambridge Avenue • Menlo Park, CA 94025 • 650.322.2405

Creative Arts Day features, among many great activities, free line dance lessons with Hedy McAdams, at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy a day of creating simple art and craft projects and watching artists at work! Presented by Friends of Allied Arts in the historic Allied Arts gardens. Participating will be AAG shops/galleries, local artists, art guilds, and Bay Area shops.

For more information, click here

Times & Dates:  10 Friday Mornings, 9/12/08-11/21/08 (one no-class day, TBD)

Classic & Contemporary Line Dancing With Hedy McAdams:
See below for brief summary of classes at Cubberley this Autumn:

Individual Sections
Sec. A ~ 58731 ~ 10:00-10:45 a.m. - Basics/Beginning Class
10:45-10:55 a.m. - Open Dancing and Practice
Sec. B ~ 58732 ~ 10:55-11:40 a.m. - Easy Intermediate Class
11:40-11:50 a.m. - Open Dancing and Practice
Sec. C ~ 58733 ~ 11:50-12:35 p.m. - Advanced Line Dance Workshop

Combined Sections and Drop-Ins
Sec. D ~ 58734 ~ Beginning & Easy Intermediate Line Dancing ~ 10:00-11:40 a.m.
Sec. E ~ 58735 ~ 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.

Friday Morning LineDanceClassics^TM 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, 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 9-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 snail mail. 

Sec. A (57896) 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.  First class is free (Cubberley classes only).  ***Note:  new this quarter!  All of Hedy's beginners/basics classes include her core curriculum.  That is, basics/beginning dancers have three opportunities each week to practice and reinforce new skills.  Basics/beginning classes are offered on Friday mornings (Cubberley), Monday afternoons (Allied Arts), and Tuesday Evenings (All Saints').  See class descriptions, costs, and applicable dates, elsewhere on site.  

Sec. B (57897) 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.  First class is free (Cubberley classes only).

Sec. C (57898) Advanced Line Dance Workshop:  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.

Sec. D (57899) Two sections taken concurrently:  Basics/beginning (Sec. A) and Intermediate (Sec. B).  Take a second section at a reduced cost!

Sec. E (57900) Two sections taken concurrently:  Intermediate (Sec. B) and Advanced Line Dance Workshop (Sec. C).  Take a second section at a reduced cost!

Cost
Each Section, 10-class series:  $82 Palo Alto residents, $94 NR
Combined sections (D & E), $123 Palo Alto residents, $141 NR
Drop-Ins:  $12

Registration:
Sign-up for 9-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 snail mail. 

Location
Cubberley Auditorium, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Registration:  Call the City Of Palo Alto Recreation Department, 650-463-4900

Hedy McAdams' Absolute Beginner Series

Dates:  4 Monday Afternoons ~ 9/15/08-10/06/08
(Additional weeks may be added.)

Times:
9/15/08-10/06/08
1:30-2:30 p.m. ~ Basics/Beginning Line Dance

Course Description:
This series will features the very best of beginning/basics level classic line dances;  easier dances taught at a more leisurely pace, in Hedy's precise style.  Dances will be chosen from Hedy's "core curriculum," designed to be enjoyed in class as well as at local line dance socials on weekends.  Ambiance at this particular location, Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park, is the ideal environment to relax students and open them to learning the heart of each dance, rather than mechanical, memorized techniques.

Dance cards may be purchased (see information below) and used for the Allied Arts Absolute Beginners' series as well as at Hedy's Tuesday evening classes at All Saints' Episcopal Church in downtown Palo Alto.  Note that all of Hedy's beginners/basics classes include her core curriculum; Allied Arts dancers can get extra practice and reinforcement at any of Hedy's beginners/basics classes, Friday mornings and/or Tuesday evenings. 

Cost & Registration for All Saints’ and Allied Arts Classes:
Cards:** 4-sec. pass $40 ~ 8-sec. pass $64 ~ 16-sec. pass $112**
Drop-in:**  $12/section, $17 for 2 sections, same day
**Except section C - Couples’ semi-privates:  3-sec. pass $45
Registration:  On-site (come early!) or call Hedy, 650-325-3371, to pre-register.

Location:
Allied Art Guild, 75 Arbor Road (at Cambridge), Menlo Park, CA 94025
Registration:  On-site (come early!) or call Hedy, 650-325-3371, to pre-register.

Dates:  9 Tuesday Evenings ~ 9/16/08-11/18/08
(one "no class" day, TBD)

~ Classic & Contemporary Line Dancing With Hedy McAdams ~ Featuring individual sections for beginning & intermediate skill levels

~ Beginning Couples Classes & Int/Adv Semi-Private Classes (2-8 students!) With Hedy McAdams & Rick Evenskaas


Times:
9/16/08-11/18/08
Sec. A ~ 7:05-8:20 p.m. ~ Basics/Beginning Line Dance
Sec. B ~ 8:20-9:05 p.m. ~ Intermediate Line Dance
        Both sections include 1/2 hour of open dancing, 7:50-8:20 p.m.
        Sec. A includes some basic couples frame & rhythm, by class request
Note:  During October, to accommodate All Saints’ Support of Hotel deZink, a shelter program operated by InnVision which rotates to 12 chuches on the Peninsula throughout the year, class times will be as follows:
                October 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2008
                Sec. A ~ Basics/Beginning Section:  6:05-7:20 p.m.
                Sec. B ~ Intermediate Section:  7:50-8:20 p.m.
                Open Dancing ~ 6:50-7:20 p.m.
        September times resume for November 4, 11, & 18.

Sec. C ~ 9:05-9:50 p.m. ~ Int/Adv Social Dancing:  Couples technique; Semi-Private Instruction
~ Part 1:  9/16/08-9/30/08 (3 Tuesdays in September)
~ Part 2:  11/4/08-11/18/08 (3 Tuesdays in November)


Course Descriptions:
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.Course Descriptions:

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.  Included, by class request is some time to couples frame & rhythm.  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. Se(includes 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.

Open dancing:  By popular request, an opportunity for students of all skill levels to dance and socialize between 7:50 and 8:20 p.m.  Floor will be split, as appropriate for dances requiring different skills levels, and dances will be varied to provide interplay between all students with surprising and delightful results! 

Int/Adv Social Dancing for Couples:   New Class!  Semi-private couples dance instruction with Hedy McAdams & Rick Evenskaas for experienced couples dancers who want to build memory skills, resilience, technique and composure on the dance floor.  Tuesdays, 9:05-9:50 p.m.  Minimum 2, maximum 8 students, this is a exceptional opportunity to get a lot of personal attention at a great price ($15 per class, with required commitment to 3 classes).  Together we choose dances and rhythms from Swing, Latin, and C/W traditions (including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Country Two Step, Night Club Two Step, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Waltz), as well as partnered, choreographed dances.  Learn and experience how lead-and-follow techniques employed in  once dance can be applied to all other couples dances!  Offered are two 3-part series:  Part 1:  9/16/08-9/30/08, Part 2: 11/4/08-11/18/08. Call now to reserve a place in either series, 650-325-3371.


Cost & Registration for All Saints’ and Allied Arts Classes:
Cards:** 4-sec. pass $40 ~ 8-sec. pass $64 ~ 16-sec. pass $112**
Drop-in:**  $12/section, $17 for 2 sections, same day
**Except section C - Couples’ semi-privates:  3-sec. pass $45
Registration:  On-site (come early!) or call Hedy, 650-325-3371, to pre-register.

Location & Registration:
All Saints' Episcopal Church, 555 Waverly Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (corner of Waverely & Hamilton, in downtown Palo Alto).  Registration:  On-site (come early!) or call Hedy, 650-325-3371, to pre-register.