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What's New
::: Sat. Feb 4, Feb 25 :::
Technique Workshops with Rita Gekhman
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::: Sat., Feb 11 :::
Latin/Rhythm Technique Workshops with Lana Roosiparg
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::: Friday 7:30-9:45 PM Sunday 1:30-3:00 PM :::
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY AFTERNOON PRACTICE PARTIES
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Dance Classes

YMCA MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED. NO PARTNER NEEDED.

For the absolute latest class list, email info@blsdc.com.

Early Registration Discount: Deduct 10% if prepaid one week prior to start date of class.
All classes are subject to meeting minimum registration. $10 class credit for new student referrals who register for an 8-week session or longer (prorated for shorter sessions).
 
  
CLASSES
 
START DATE, DAY/TIME, CLASS, LOCATION/TEACHER, # WKS, COST/PERSON
1/4/12, Wed. 6:30-7:10 PM, Beg. Waltz/Foxtrot, NP YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $88
1/4/12, Wed. 7:15-7:55 PM, Beg. Swing, NP YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $88
2/1/12, Wed. 8:00-8:40 PM, Beg. Tango, NP YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $88
2/1/12, Wed. 8:45-9:25 PM, Beg. Salsa, NP YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $88
1/26/12, Thurs. 6:30-7:25 PM, Inter. Silver/Gold W/F, NP YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $104
1/26/12, Thurs. 7:30-8:25 PM, Inter./Adv. American Tango, NP YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $104
1/26/12, Thurs. 8:30-9:25 PM, Inter./Adv. Quickstep, NP YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $104
2/5/12, Sun. 12:00-12:40 PM, Beg. Quickstep, LaCrest/Beiswenger, 8, $88
2/5/12, Sun. 12:45-1:25 PM, Beg. Samba, LaCrest/Beiswenger, 8,$88
2/5/12, Sun. 5:15-6:40 PM, Beg. Latin (Merengue, Rumba, Cha Cha), IV YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $156
1/9/12, Mon. 7:45-8:25 PM, Adv. Beg./Inter. Waltz/Foxtrot, NP YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $88
1/9/12, Mon. 8:30-9:10 PM, Adv. Beg./Inter. Swing/Jitterbug, NP YMCA/Beiswenger, 8, $88
1/10/12, Tues. 6:30-7:10 PM, Inter./Adv. Jive, NP YMCA/Roosiparg, 8, $104

1/1012, Tues. 7:15-7:55 PM, Inter./Adv. Rumba, NP YMCA/Roosiparg, 8, $104
1/10/12 Tues. 8:00-8:40 PM, Inter./Adv. Intl. Samba, NP YMCA/Roosiparg, 8, $104
1/15/12, Sun. 11:15-11:55 AM, Beg./Inter. West Coast Swing, NP YMCA/Boyle, 8, $88
1/15/12, Sun. 12:15-12-55 PM, Beg./Inter. Hustle, NP YMCA/Boyle, 8, $88
1/15/12, Sun. 1:00-1:40 PM, Inter./Adv. Hustle, NP YMCA/Boyle, 8, $88
1/15/12, Sun. 1:45-2:25 PM, Intro. to Hustle, NP YMCA/Boyle, 8, $88
 
*No classes Jan.28 & Jan. 29 in Lansdale.  No classes for Donna Boyle on Feb. 5 and March 4.  No classes Valentines Day. Come to our dinner dance.
 
WORKSHOPS
 
DATE, DAY/TIME, CLASS, LOCATION/TEACHER, COST/PERSON
2/4/11, Sat. 2:00-5:30 PM, Inter./Adv. Tango Technique, LaCrest 3rd Fl./Gekhman
2/11/11, Sat. 2:00-5:30 PM, Cha Cha Technique, LaCrest 3rd Fl./Roosiparg
2/25/11, Sat. 2:00-5:30 PM, Inter./Adv. Viennese Waltz Technique, LaCrest 3rd Fl./Gekhman
 
COST/PERSON
Lana Roosiparg, $50 in advance $56 at the door; $25 in advance $28 at the door for 1/2 session 
Rita Gekhman, $80 in advance $89 at the door; $40 in advance $45 at the door for 1/2 session
 
  
To register for any classes, complete the registration form found on our web site, www.DancingAtTheYMCA.com and mail with payment as directed. Walk-in prices for the BLSDC Classes: $14 for a 40-minute class(except $16 for Lanas classes), $16 for a 55-minute class, and $22 for an 85-minute class. Walk-ins allowed only if we have met minimum registration and have not reached maximum registration. 
 
BLSDC Locations: North Penn (NP) YMCA (608 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446), LaCrest Health Center (624 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446), Indian Valley (IV) YMCA (890 Maple Ave., Harleysville, PA 19438). Call 215-855-2711 or 215-530-3482 or email info@blsdc.com for more information or to schedule private lessons. Visit our web site, www.DancingAtTheYMCA.com for class updates.
 
Do not see the class you want? Call or email us and we will put it on our waiting list. We will add a class when we have six or more people interested in the same class, time and location.
 
Cancellation Policy: We will give a full refund for cancellations up to the first day of classes. 
 
What to Wear to Class:  Many people ask what to wear.  Wear casual, comfortable clothing that does not restrict your movement.   Wear light, comfortable shoes that have support for your heel.  Bad choices would be boots, platform shoes, sandals or sling backs that have no heel support, and loafers that might slip off as you are dancing.  Sneakers are fine for beginner lessons although some people do not like dancing in sneakers.  If you catch the dancing bug, you might want to consider investing in a pair of ballroom dance shoes.
 
PRIVATE LESSONS: The following teachers are available for private lessons.
Name                 Specialty                Rate
 
Vivian Beiswenger    Inter. Latin & Standard,   $75 for 55-minutes
                                       American Smooth &         or 6 lessons for $375
                                       Rhythm, Salsa
 
Donna Boyle              Hustle, West Coast            $70 for 55-minutes;
                                      Swing, Belly Dancing        available for pro/am
                                                                                       competition and shows
 
Rita Gekhman            Inter. Latin & Standard,     $130 for 45-minutes;
                                      American Rhythm &           available for pro/am
                                      Smooth                                  competition and shows
 
Michael Graham       Argentine Tango                  $70 for 55-minutes;
                                                                                        available for shows
 
Lana Roosiparg        International Latin,              $85 for 55-minutes;
                                      American Rhythm &            available for pro/am
                                      Smooth                                   competition, shows,
                                                                                        and exhibitions
 
For more information about the Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dance Center, call 215-855-2711 or 215-530-3482 or email info@blsdc.com or visit www.dancingattheymca.com.