Category: About Nelson

  • ~KootenayDanceNews~ FUN-damentals of Argentine Tango: Let’s Dance!

    Hola tango enthusiasts!

    You are warmly invited to join our bi-weekly guided Tango practice starting on January 15th! During these sessions, we will work from the ground up and focus on the FUN-damentals and key elements of Tango.

    It will be an opportunity to refine our movements and improve our balanceand our connection to the floor with our dance partner and music. Let’s enjoy the grace, passion, and playfulness of Tango.

    Start date: Monday, January 15th, 2023
    Time: 7 pm – 8 pm (Lesson)

              8 pm- 10 pm (Guided Practica)

    Location: Case de Maria Studio

    Cost: $10 (or sliding scale as needed)

      **** Space is limited; please RSVP  by replying to this email or @250 354-8085

    No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn and enjoy tango! Come alone or with a partner; everyone is welcome.

    See you on the dance floor!
    Maria Baula Schuh

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

  • ~KootenayDanceNews~ Partner Dancing – Jan 8

    Happy New Year !

    Yo !  Come Dancing Monday Jan 8

    7 pm – 9:30 pm

    Fusion Partner Dancing

    for fun and health !

    Partner Dancing –

    boosts physical, mental, and emotional well being all at once ! *

    7:00 – 7:30 pm ~ Mini-Lesson with Peter – 

    This week’s lesson: Cha cha cha !  

    A delightful syncopated rhythm dance. 

    For beginners and renewers.

    7:30 – 9:30 pm ~ Social Dancing – mixed upbeat playlist

    -complimentary coaching available by request.

    Friendly, informal, chill, no partner necessary !

    Beginners welcomed !

    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

    * Reference Link: https://salsakings.com/the-power-of-partner-dancing-how-dance-strengthens-relationships/

    Fusion Partner Dancing: 

    Improvising in sync with a partner to any kind of music.

    Bi-weekly Monday Fusion Partner Dancing – Drop in.

    North Shore Hall

    Upcoming events: Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19.

    Let’s go dancing more in 2024 ! 

  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. Have a safe, fun and healty holiday season. Thank you for all your support on I Love Nelson. If I had one wish, not for just now, but every day in our futures is for WORLD PEACE.

  • ~KootenayDanceNews~

    ~ Dec. 18 – our final Monday Dance of 2023 ~

    Fusion Partner Dancing in Nelson ~ for fun and health !

    Mini- Lesson and Social Dancing

    Cha Cha Lesson ~ Beginners and Refreshers !

    A delightful syncopated latin rhythm for your enjoyment !

    7:00 – 7:30 pm ~ mini-lesson with Peter – Cha cha cha !

    7:30 – 9:30 pm ~ social dance, mixed upbeat playlist

    Friendly, informal, chill, no partner necessary.

    ~ personal coaching available, by request~

    North Shore Hall

    675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, V1L 6H7

    1 mile past the Orange Bridge

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

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    Other upcoming events…

    Friday at Finleys –

    ~ Dec 15. Laura Landsberg and the Get Down, 7:30 pm

    ~ Dec 22. White LIghtning, 7:30 pm

    ~ Dec. 29, Finleys Friday Swing!

    Partner dancing special at Finleys on Vernon St !

    Non-stop upbeat mixed playlist by Peter C.

    Oldies, rock’n’roll, blues, swing, chacha, salsa, etc.

    7:30 – 9:30 – No Cover !

    And…

    Upcoming Monday Partner Dancing at North Shore Hall: Dec. 18, Jan 8, Jan 22—



    Peter Clement: peteclement@gmail.com ~ List Manager
    Happy dancing everyone !
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