Category: About Nelson

  • ~KootenayDanceNews~

    Dive into the Rhythm of TANG❤️ with Us on Monday, February 12th at Studio Alive!

    Maria B SchuhAttachmentsSat, Feb 10, 3:26 PM (17 hours ago)
    to Kootenay

    Hola!

    Get Your Tango Groove On!   

    We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Tango Practica with a lesson and practice session on Monday, February 12th at Studio Alive from 7:30-10 pm.

    Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced dancer wanting to refine your skills, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow tango enthusiasts and deepen your love for this beautiful dance.

    Here’s what you can look forward to:
    – **Lesson:** Maria will guide you through essential tango techniques and movements to enhance your dance repertoire.
    – **Practice Session:** Put your new skills to the test and dance the night away in a supportive and welcoming environment.
    Date: Monday, February 12th
    Lesson:  7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Practice Time: 8:30-10 pm

    Location: Studio Alive*** BEST  is to park at the far west end of Observatory and walk up the dirt road where  it  says “one way” and the first house you see  (see photos for directions) Cost: $10 pp (or sliding scale as needed)
    ***We welcome newbies and seasoned dancers. 
    ***Please bring indoor shoes  that slide for pivots (no rubbery sole) 
    *** Come 10 to 15 minutes early to get settled and warmed up

    Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to start your tango journey or improve your tango skills, meet new people, and have a great time dancing! 

    Future dates to keep in mind:

    Milonga: Saturday, Feb 17th with a 1-hour Pre-Milonga class

         from 7-8 pm and social dance until 10:30 pm.

    Venue:  Casa de Maria Studio    

         Cost: $10 -$15 (Sliding Scale)

               **Please bring appetizers to share.  

               ** RED will be the theme of the evening!

    Additional Classes: Saturdays, Feb 24, March 2, March 9, March 16

    Venue: 7:30 pm-10 pm (@ Casa de Maria)

    SPACE is limited. Please pre-register by replying here or message me at  (250) 354-8085.

    So…. are you in? Let me know!

    Warm regards,

    ❤️

    “To touch, connect, move, and inspire, one dance at a time”

  • ~KootenayDanceNews~ Monday Dancing ! Feb 5

    Monday Fusion

    Yes! Partner Dancing Feb 5 !

    7:00 pm – 7:45 pm

    Mini-Lesson –  Intro to Slow Fox Trot  !

    • delightful, smooth, rhythmical, familiar, accessible
    • an elemental partner dance – easy to learn and adapt

    7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

    Social Dancing – Mixed playlist

    Friendly, informal, chill, no partner necessary !

    Beginners welcomed !

    2 hours – Upbeat mixed playlist includes: 

    swing, blues, oldies, westcoast, tango, familiar, fusion, latin, 

    jazzy, contemporary, waltz, cha cha, slow fox.

    -complimentary coaching available by request.

    North Shore Hall – Nelson’s fabulous dance hall

    675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, V1L 6H7

    1 mile past the Orange Bridge

    $10 cover.   -sliding scale when needed

    or by e-transfer to peteclement@gmail.com

    Bi-weekly Monday Fusion Partner Dancing – Drop in.

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    Feb 5, Feb 19.

    Live: Friday Feb 2 7:30 pm

    Laura Landsberg and the Get Down at Finleys

    Partner Dancing at the Bar 

    Wed Feb 14  7:30 pm –  Finleys – DJ Peter C

    Let’s go dancing more in 2024 !

  • Masterclasses with Michael in 2024

    Astrology Readings ~ Coaching ~ Mentoring

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    Greetings,

    In addition to providing Astrology Readings and Coaching in my 30-year career, my other passion is teaching, and helping to expand people’s awareness and paradigm of understanding of our holistic universe.

    In 2024, I’m offering a Masterclass series that will provide valuable insights and contextual knowledge that serve to expand your awareness and fertilize the soil of your intellect, intuition, and imagination. This knowledge will prove inspirational and spiritually valuable for life in general, and it will also support you to able to see more deeply and clearly into the rich world of symbols associated with Astrology, Numerology, and other divination branches of spiritual science.

    Whether to simply enrich your mind and expand your vision of life and/or to significantly contribute to your overall foundation of knowledge for other, more practical applications, this series of Masterclasses will prove illuminating, fascinating, and empowering.

    Registration is open for the first in the 2024 Masterclass series on Saturday, February 17:

    Understanding the Age of Aquarius

    Click Here to Learn More and Register!

    See the list of other Masterclasses!

    Masterclasses in 2024

    Sincerely, Michael

    Questions or comments? Don’t hesitate to reach out.

    michael@sunstarastrology.com

  • ~KootenayDanceNews~

    Embrace the Season: Tango Lesson & Practica for Connection and Warmth

    Mark your calendars!
    Our next dates are Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26, and March 11

    Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30  pm (Lesson)
              8:30 pm- 10 pm (Guided Practica)
    New location: Studio Alive, 1209 Falls Street
    Cost: $10 (or sliding scale as needed)
      **** Space is limited; please RSVP  by replying to this email or 
    @250 354-8085


  • ~KootenayDanceNews~ Dancing Monday !

    Yo ! Come dancing !

    Monday Jan 22 !

    7 pm – 9:45 pm

    Fusion Partner Dancing

    Friendly, informal, chill, no partner necessary !

    Beginners welcomed !

    Mini-lesson with Peter 7 pm – 7:45 pm

    This week’s lesson: Basics of Improv

    • connection and syncing
    • lead and follow
    • anchor and shine

    Social Dancing 7:45 – 9:45 pm

    Upbeat mixed playlist includes:

    swing, blues, oldies, westcoast, tango, latin, jazzy, contemporary, waltz, cha cha

    -complimentary coaching available by request.

    North Shore Hall – Nelson’s fabulous dance hall

    675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, V1L 6H7

    1 mile past the Orange Bridge

    $10 cover. -sliding scale as needed

    or by e-transfer to peteclement@gmail.com

    Fusion Partner Dancing:

    Improvising in sync with a partner to any kind of music

    Bi-weekly Monday Fusion Partner Dancing – Drop in.

    Upcoming Monday events:

    Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19.

    Live: Friday Jan 19 7:30 pm White Lightning at Finleys

    Feb 14 Partner Dancing at the Bar 7:30 pm @ Finleys

    – DJ Peter C

    Let’s go dancing more in 2024

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  • ~KootenayDanceNews

    START or IGNITE your Tango Journey here!

    Hello dear friends!

    It’s time to embrace the new year with love and dance. Our first bi-weekly session of the Argentine Tango lesson and practica for this year is happening on Monday, January 15th, and the lesson begins at 7 pm, focusing on some FUN-damentals of Tango.

    Let’s beat the cold with a warm tango hug and immerse ourselves in the passion and connection of Argentine Tango. Remember to save your spot and RSVP by replying here or at 250-354-8085. 

    Let’s start the year with a heartfelt and creative dance and experience beautiful memories together! 

    Would you like me to add this event to your calendar?

    Abrazos,

    Maria  Baula-Schuh

    Email: dancenelsonbc@gmail.com

    “To touch, connect, move, and inspire, one dance at a time”