Category: Kootenay Dance News

Hey Everyone!
It’s TIME!
Get Your Tickets for
OK Dance Fest
EARLYBIRD!
Sep 25-29, 2024
It’s
The Biggest, Best, Dance Party of the Season!
Lots of Beginner Classes this Year! Plenty of Intermediate too!! Live Music!
Dance Demos!
So Many Socials!

ALL LEVELS ALL GENRES ALL WEEKEND LONG!
Jump on board !!
Earlybird Until July 21st!!
WEEKEND PASS just $150
Tickets In Person Cash or Cheque,
E-Transfer Sharon@Tangokelowna.com, or
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okanagan-dance-fest-2024-tickets-937970955377
Can’t wait to C U in September!!
&
Here’s the 1st draft of the Schedule…
(Dancefest veterans will know there’s usually several versions in the end; but here’s at least something to get you started!)

You’re Invited to Dance and Tango at 

Casa de Maria!

Join us this Tuesday Aug 20th,  from 7:30-10 pm for an fun night of Argentine Tango, connection, creativity, and movement. 

Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned dancer, this is a fantastic opportunity to:

– Improve your skills

– Meet new people

– Have fun

No partner or experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and 

willingness to learn!

Please bring:

– Indoor shoes

– Good energy

– Snacks to share

– Water bottles

– Your joy!

Cost: By donation

(All proceeds will be donated to a charity chosen by our group)

We’ll play a mix of traditional Tango and Alternative /Fusion music, allowing you to tango or groove to your heart’s desire!

Remember, every step on the dance floor builds connections that bring our tango community to life.

RSVP by replying here and to get address if you’ve never to my home studio before.

A Heartfelt Thank You!

We’re thrilled to announce that our recent events raised $200, which has been donated to benefit the fire relief team of Slocan/Argenta. Your kind generosity is making a difference in our community!

Let’s Tango!

Maria Baula Schuh

FB: Dancenelson

(250) 354-8085

“To touch, connect, move, and inspire, 

one dance at a time”

New Dance Series!Registration OPEN for September & October Sessions!

Ladies! It’s TIME!! This dance series is intended to make our spirits soar to new heights, together! Global rhythms, touching melodies, and soulful lyrics accompanied by simple choreography and guided free-dance to feel, heal, and FREE YOUR JOY! “FREE YOUR JOY”____________ 4-Week Dance Series for Women Tuesdays 6:30-8 pmSession 1: September 10, 17, 21, Oct 1Session 2: October 15, 22, 29, Nov 5$50At The Mountain Studio 10 minutes from Nelson in Blewett (1 min from Blewett School) Reply to this email (krissi@thejoyfulfollow.org) to register!

Copyright © 2024 The Joyful Follow, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: The Joyful Follow3776 Krestova Cemetery Rd.Krestova, BC V0G1H2Canada

Hey Friendlies ! You’re Invited !

Monday Night Fusion Partner Dancing

Our season finale !

Special guest instructor: Krissi Burkhardt

 Date: Monday June 24
 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 Location: North Shore Hall, Nelson

Lesson 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm.   with Krissi & Peter

– Improve your partner syncing  ! All levels

Mixed Dancing: 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for our final dance event of the season and 

Dress for a summer party !

We start with a mini-lesson and then play a mix of favourites: swing, blues, fusion, slow waltz, cha-cha, Latin, and tango.

Friendly, chill, and good fun 

Beginners are always welcome. Partners not necessary. 

For our season finale on June 24, come dressed for a summer party! 

Complimentary snacks and bottled water. 

Cover: $10 at the door or by e-transfer to peteclement@gmail.com

Sliding scale as needed.

See you on the dance floor!

About Monday Fusion Partner Dancing: 

Monday Fusion Partner Dancing is dedicated to bringing people together and teaching how to improvise in sync with a partner…and have fun right from the beginning !

Our events combine a variety of dance styles, offering something for everyone, whether you are a seasoned dancer or just starting out. Join us for a memorable experience filled with fun, music, and community.

We host mixers and lessons bi-weekly from Sept – July

Private lessons available.

~ Hey Friendlies! 

Come Partner Dancing with us before our summer break ~  

Monday, June 10 and June 24

North Shore Hall, Nelson

Our final two

Mini-lesson & mixer events of the season!

 1) June 10

Bar Room Tango Lesson 

-improvised tango fun for everyone !

2) June 24 

A Special Treat for dance lovers!

Krissi Burkhardt our local talented, fabulous dance instructor will be teaching and dancing !  

Details:

1) Monday, June 10

7:00 pm – 7:45 pm  *Bar Room Tango lesson

An improvised light hearted fusion of Ballroom Tango + Swing + Blues. 

7:45m – 9:45 pm pm Social mixer 

Playlists include: swing, blues, fusion, latin, oldies, waltz, cha cha, tango and requests.

Our events are friendly, chill, supportive. Beginners welcomed.  Partner not necessary.

North Shore Hall – Nelson’s fabulous dance hall

675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, V1L 6H7

1 mile past the Big Orange Bridge

$10 cover at the door, or 

e-transfer to peteclement@gmail.com

-sliding scale as needed

Details of season finale:

Monday, June 24

7:00 pm – 7:45 pm Lesson with Krissi & Peter

Lead, follow and sync – to any music. All levels.

7:45m – 9:45 pm pm Social mixer 

Dress up for a summer party !

Our playlists include: swing, blues, fusion, latin, oldies, waltz, cha cha, tango and requests.

North Shore Hall – Nelson’s fabulous dance hall

675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, V1L 6H7

1 mile past the Big Orange Bridge

$10 cover at the door, or 

e-transfer to peteclement@gmail.com

-sliding scale as needed

fyi: 

*Argentine Tango is the root of all types of tango which have evolved over time including American and International Ballroom, Finnish, Salon, Uruguayan, Apilado, Nuevo, Show…and now Bar Room.

Bar Room Tango emphasizes playful movement, intense expression, flair, and melodramatic romance…having fun and laughs !

It is an improvised light hearted fusion of Ballroom Tango + Swing + Blues. 

It was developed for people who just want to get up and dance to the captivating tango rhythms.

Learning to improvise with a partner is the key.

See you on the dance floor !

~ Hey Friendlies! 

Come Fusion Partner Dancing ~  

Monday, May 29

Mini-Lesson & Social Mixer

This week’s lesson  – 

 East Coast Swing :

Flourishes, breaks, and shines !

For beginners and refreshers   !  

7:00 pm  – 7:45 pm    mini-lesson

with Peter. Please arrive a few minutes early.

7:45 pm – 9:45 pm  Social Mixer 

Friendly, chill, supportive, beginners welcomed. 

Partner not necessary.

Complimentary coaching by request.

Our playlists include: swing, blues, fusion, latin, oldies, waltz, cha cha, and tango.

North Shore Hall – Nelson’s fabulous dance hall

675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, V1L 6H7

1 mile past the Big Orange Bridge

$10 cover at the door, or 

e-transfer to peteclement@gmail.com

-sliding scale as needed

Bi-weekly Monday Fusion events – only 3 more before summer break-  

 May 27, June 10, June 24

Our Purpose:

• making partner dancing fun, right from the beginning.
• teaching how to improvise with a partner to any music.
• increasing confidence & competence.
• promoting social dancing events and participation.

NOTE  !   Special treat for dancers and music lovers this Friday, May 24, 7:30 pm 

White Lightning at Finleys

A fabulous dance band !

Partner Dancing –

guaranteed to increase your fun quotient !

Let’s dance more in ’24 !