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New Lesson Opportunity

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From Mary Lou Kaye:

We’re looking for about 6 or more fun-loving people to join our group Basic Social Dance 101 class that is forming at Mesa Spirit RV Resort beginning Monday, November 18, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in the activity hall.  The address of the facility is 3020 East Main Street, Mesa   85213.  This is a new program offered by Mesa Spirit and we’d like to get it off to a rousing start.  We need a few more people so that the special low introductory rate for group classes can be put into effect ….. the minimum number of participants to qualify for a group rate is 12.

The activity hall has a lovely dance floor which will make your dancing feet very happy.  The intro rate of only $80 makes this a very attractive option to jump start your dancing journey.  Don’t forget, all those holiday parties are just around the corner.

Country Lessons

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Wild Bill and Carol will start teaching at Mesa Spirit RV, 3020 E. Main St, every Wednesday beginning November 20. Classes will be from 6 to 7pm. Cost will only be $5 per person, partners preferred.

They will be instructing in Rhythm (Arizona) 2-Step from Nov 20 to Dec 18.

They will also be teaching Waltz, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, and Shuffles.

For more information, give them a call at 480-354-7173 or 480-747-7120.

Free Dance Class

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Mary Lou Kaye, Learn Social Dancing, is offering a free class on October 15. 

They will meet on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. in the Dance Studio (Room A6) at the Cottonwood Country Club, 25630 Brentwood Drive, Chandler, AZ 85248.

To reserve your space in the class contact her by email or phone:
mlk@learnsocialdancing.com or 480.491.4946

Feel free to invite your friends and neighbors.  They’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness and you’ll have fun sharing the fun experience with them.

You can get more information on her website.

Line Dance Lessons

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As of this past Tuesday, Farnworth Hall is holding Line Dance lessons from 6 to 7pm, with open dancing from 7 to 9pm. Music will be provided by Dakota Kid.

Dancing will continue through March 25th, check the schedule for blocked dates.

Admisssion is $5 per person.

Farnsworth Hall is located at 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa, 85205. (see map)

Benefit for Randy Wade

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As you may have heard, Randy Wade of Reign-N-Country, has suffered a stroke and is currently unable to perform with the band. There will be a benefit for him and his family on Sunday, November 3rd, at Towerpoint RV Resort.

The benefit is being hosted by several bands and friends. Please join us for an enjoyable afternoon of music, dancing, fun, raffles, auctions, and food. Bands will be performing from 1pm to 7pm. and will be playing both inside and outside on the patio.

If you are a musician and would like to donate your time, please call Debbie Strickland at 480-244-4946, or 480-782-1127. You have anything that you would like to donate for raffles, please contact MaryAnn Anderson at 480-209-6332.

A special thank you to Cal Am resorts for the donation of their facility.

Updates

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The Band Calendar have been updated for the bands Reign-N-Country, Carla Elliott, Exit 40 Band, and Myron Sommerfeld.

The Dance Calendar has been updated to show the weekly Line Dancing at Farnsworth Hall. These will go through the end of March.

Mesa Spirit RV Dance – Saturday, Sept 21

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Some of you may be put off with dancing to a DJ Saturday night at Mesa Spirit. It is always great to have a live band, but not always possible. Bill Spotts (Wild Bill) is the DJ this Saturday and has some great music planned. 

Bill says ” Here are some of the songs I’ve included in my first set. Could Have Danced All Night and Witchcraft by Sinatra, Just in Time by Tony Bennett, Girl From Ipanema rumba, Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom cha cha, Hernando’s Hideaway tango, Samba Pa, In The Mood by Glenn Miller, Could I Have This Dance by Anne Murray, Blue Danube Waltz, Red Roses Blue Lady by Wayne Newton, The Summer Wind by Barry Manilow, Hoop De Doo and Just Because by Frank Yankovic, Walking my Baby Back Home and L O V E by Nat King Cole, The Night Train for west coast swing, Mack the Knife but not by Bobby Darin, Spanish Eyes by Elvis cha cha, Sway cha cha by Dean Martin, Nobody Till Somebody Loves You by Mills Brothers foxtrot, Sentimental Journey foxtrot, Jump Jiving and Wail by Louie Prima.

Of course I’ll sprinkle in some classic rock and country as well such as Oh Pretty Woman, Sweet Caroline, Margarittaville, Hound Dog, Last Cheater’s Waltz, The Wanderer..

My main goal is to keep the dance floor filled with dancers regardless of whether I play big band, CW or rock.”

Sounds great. I hope to see you there Saturday.

Towerpoint’s Friday Dances Moved

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The Friday night dances at Towerpoint are being moved for the next three weeks while their floor is refurbished. For the next three weeks they will be held at Mesa Spirit RV, 3020 E. Main St., in Mesa.

The line up for the three weeks will be:

June 28 – Reign-N-Country
July 5 – Desert Drifters
July 12 – Debbie and Double Eagle

They will return to Towerpoint on Friday, July 19th, with Desert Reign.