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Beginner Contemporary Zouk Dance Class
8 Week Course Course for Singles and Couples
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LOL Laughter Wellness
Laughter is the best medicine for the soul !
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing
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Events
Come Dancing – Sequence Ballroom in Arataki
Monthly sequence ballroom dancing.
Location: Arataki Community Centre, off grenada St, Mount Maunganui
Day: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 7.30pm – 10.30 pm
Cover Charge: $5
Contact: Gordon Cadman
Phone: 572 0060
Email: gordoncadman@kinect.co.nz
Don’t forget, there are Sequence Dance Lessons every Monday at Te Puke RSA Citizens club starting 6:30 pm until 8:00pm. No cover charge it’s free.
Mount Wildheart Adult Art Class
Painting 3 Flowers – 3 Different Ways
When: Wednesday mornings 9.30am – 11am
Dates: Nov 3rd / 10th
Venue: Wildheart Studio Arataki
Cost: $180 for the 6 sessions
Tutor: Jacqui van den Berg
Phone: 021 069 6555
Email: jacquivandenbergartist@gmail.com
Book via the website: www.mountwildheart.co.nz
Zouk Simple Foundation Course
We are running an 8-week block course on Monday’s that is suitable for beginners wishing to learn the Zouk dance and the experienced dancer who understands the importance of good fundamental movements.
The purpose of this block course is to provide the new dancer with basic movements of Zouk and a solid grounding in the variations of ‘Ioio’. The rewards are solid grounding in technique and confidence in dancing in social situations.
Dress for comfort in sports gear. We recommend wearing flat smooth soled shoes or socks.
Enter through the side door on the right of the main entrance.
Beginners
When: Mondays 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Arataki Community Centre
Cost: $80 per person for the 8 week course or $15 per class casual attendance. Further discounts are available for students who have already completed one of the foundation courses. Contact us.
Next Level
When: Mondays 8.40pm – 9.30pm
Where: Arataki Community Centre
Cost: $100 per person for 12 nights or $15 per class casual attendance.
Tutor: Arthur Flintoff
Email: classes@thedancefactory.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancefactorynz
Website: http://dancefactory.nz/contemporary-zouk.html
Contemporary Zouk Dance Classes
Zouk is a fun, modern dance suitable for all ages.
For many in the younger dance crowd, Zouk has rekindled an interest in partner dancing. For those who have experience dancing other dance styles, many of the moves, techniques or concepts from those dances can be imported to Zouk, making it relatively easy to adapt to this dance. In addition, Zouk can be danced to a variety of music and a variety of moods, making it a versatile dance to know. The steps are slow-quick-quick
LOL Laughter Wellness
Keep laughing – it makes everyone wonder what you’ve been up to.
Laughter is the best medicine for the soul !
The concept of laughter yoga is based on a scientific fact that the human body cannot differentiate between real laughter and fake laughter if done with willingness – the benefits are the same. Which is why, even if you are faking it you can be assured that you are still doing your body a big favour.
It is called laughter yoga is because it combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing. This brings more oxygen to the body and the brain which makes one feel more energetic and healthy.
Come and get your weekly dose !
Phone Trish : 022 036 6768
Email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com
West Coast Swing Classes
West Coast Swing Block Course
West Coast Swing is a partner dance with roots in the Lindy Hop. It is characterised by an elastic look that results from its extension-compression technique of partner connection and is danced primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor. The dance allows both partners to improvise steps while dancing together, putting West Coast Swing in a short list of dances that emphasize improvisation.
John Freeman and Anisa Samrethnimol will be taking you through the fundamentals of West Coast Swing for the first hour, followed by practical.
Dress casual for comfort; flat shoes with firm sole recommended.
Where: KJ Studios, 8/47 Waihi Rd, Judea, Tauranga
When : Fridays 7.30pm
Cost: First time to West Coast Swing, first class free. $15 casual or $80 for an 8-week block course.
The Dance Factory:
Phone: 0204 165 3565
Email: classes@thedancefactory.co.nz
Website: http://www.dancefactory.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancefactorynz
Samba de Gafieira Dance Classes
Samba de Gafieira is a fun partner dance style sometime called “Happy Tango”.
The music is generally up-beat, creating a little spring in your step. At The Dance Factory we teach beginners the fundamentals through the traditional techniques, but mix the music up playing both modern and traditional styles. Samba de Gafieira is a very flexible dance. You can dance to 2 different rhythms, so you can dance at a slower pace or a faster pace depending on how you feel. The fundamentals can be built on and played with by leaders, and followers have the opportunity to add “embellishments” or styling which can be pretty or spectacular.
New Samba de Gafieira block course! Giros (turns)!
New beginner course in Samba de Gafieira (“happy tango”) partner dance. Open to new dancers and experienced. This course is focused on fun with turns. Starting with the fundamentals of samba and progressing through to trickier moves.
If you’re missing social dancing in the city, why not try a new style while you’re waiting to return?
No partner necessary, wear smooth comfortable shoes, masks in Arataki Community Centre please. QR scanning and hand sanitising compulsory.
If you’re missing social dancing in the city, why not try a new style while you’re waiting to return?
No partner necessary, wear smooth comfortable shoes, masks in Arataki Community Centre please. QR scanning and hand sanitising compulsory.
Beginners
When: Thursdays 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Arataki Community Centre
Cost: $80 per person for the 8 week course or $15 per class casual attendance.
Next Level
When: Thursdays 7.30pm – 8.20pm
Where: Arataki Community Centre
Cost: $100 per person for 12 nights or $15 per class casual attendance.
Tutor: Sarah
Phone: 020 4165 3565
Email: Classes@Thedancefactory.Co.Nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancefactorynz
Website: http://dancefactory.nz/samba-de-gafieira.html
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Bayfair
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome. If you need to know more…..
Bayfair
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11.30 am-12.30 pm Beginners
12.30 pm – 2.30 pm All levels
Venue: St Mary’s Anglican Church, 33/19 Girven Road, Bayfair
Cost: $7
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
NB: There are Classes in Central Tauranga on Mondays
Adult Dance Classes Mount
Performance (Jazz), Hip Hop & Contemporary
Hosted by Amanda from Celeste Dance, using DanceNZmade syllabi.
When: Tuesdays 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Mount Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui
Cost: $145 per term – 60-minute class
Bring a water bottle, wear comfy clothing, tights, tight top/leotard, and hair tied back.
Singing and music lessons are also available.
Contact Amanda to register or for more information:
Phone: 021 0841 0697
Email: dancer.amanda11@gmail.com