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Come out and celebrate Country and Swing Dancing with Mona, Laina and your dance friends from Shall We Dance, Dance Lane and the East Valley Kickers.  Enjoy dancing to great music on a large dance floor!  We will have our usual door prizes, mixers, refreshment and more…..

=> Chocolate Fountain, Munchies, 2 Kinds of Punch

=> Learn Progressive 2-Step with Mona and Laina

Time:  7:30 - 8:30PM Beginner & Intermediate Progressive 2-Step Lesson with Laina & Mona

           8:30 - 11:00PM Open Dancing to your favorite Country & Swing Mix (Progressive & Arizona 2-Step, Night Club, Waltz, Cha Cha, Hustle, Polka, East and West Coast Swings)

Instructor:  Mona Brandt (Int. Lesson), Laina Lee (Beg. Lesson)

Price: $10/person, $9 for East Valley Kicker Members, Includes lessons, open dancing, light refreshments, door prize drawings

Location: Paragon Dance Center

                931 E Elliott Road

                Tempe, Az.

 

 

Country Rain Valentine’s Dance - Celebrating Country & Swing Dancing, Saturday, February 18th, 7:30PM

COUNTY RAIN Valentine's Dance - Celebrating Country & Swing Dance on February 18th at the Paragon in Tempe

Spins & Turns for ALL Dances – Learn and practice how to spin, including foot placement, prep, body usage and spotting (aka “what to do with your head”).  Great for all levels of dancers, leaders AND followers.

Time: 2:00 - 3:00PM

Instructor:  Mona Brandt

Price: $10

Location: Fatcat Ballroom

               3131 E Thunderbird Rd

               Phoenix, Az.

 

Spin Workshop - Spins & Turns for All Dances, Saturday, February 18th,  2:00PM - 3:00PM at Fatcat Ballroom

Last Updated on 2/4/2012

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Come out and dance under the stars at Stars Ballroom in Mesa, Az!  Fun, friendly environment and professional instruction.  There will be  2 lessons every night, followed by open social dancing to ALL your favorite music, including Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country, Salsa and Hustle.  Refreshments provided.  No Partner necessary.  Tell all your friends!  Newcomers welcome…..

Time: 7:30 - 8:15PM -  Foxtrot Lesson

          8:15 - 9:00PM - Rumba Lesson

          9:00PM - Midnight - Open Dancing (Ballroom, Latin, Swing,

                                        Country, Salsa, Hustle)

Instructor:  Mona Brandt

Price:  $10/person (includes both lessons, refreshments, dancing)

Location:  Stars Ballroom

                2848 S. Carriage Lane

                     Mesa, Az.  85202

                     (On the border of Tempe and Mesa)

 

Friday Night  “Dance Under the Stars”  Social Dance every Friday night!!!

It’s a party!!!  Come join us at Fatcat Ballroom in Phoenix for an evening of West Coast Swing Dancing.  Learn this popular social dance and practice it with open dancing on a large, beautiful hardwood floor!  Great West Coast Swing music with some Night Club and Hustle as well.  No partner necessary, all ages welcome!

Time: 7:00PM - Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson

          7:45PM - Intermediate West Coast Swing Lesson

          8:30 - 10:30PM - Open Dancing (West Coast Swing, Night Club, and Hustle)

Instructor:  Mona Brandt

Price:  $7/person for the whole evening, $5 for the dance only

Location:  Fatcat Ballroom

                 3131 E Thunderbird, #33

                 Phoenix, Az.  85032

 

West Coast Swing Dance Party  every Thursday night!!!

Ongoing Classes

Learn your favorite Country Dances, including, Progressive 2-Step, Waltz, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Night Club, Cha Cha…..,. Each month will feature a different dance for the month….. Open dancing will include all dances in the mix of Country music.

 

Time: 7:00PM Beginner Night Club

          7:45PM Intermediate Night Club

          8:30PM Country Dance Mix

Instructor:  Mona Brandt, 6-Time Country Dance World Champion

Price: $7 Entire evening, $5 for Dance only

Location: Fatcat Ballroom

                 3131 E Thunderbird, #33

                 Phoenix, Az.  85032

 

Country Western Night - Wednesdays, 7:00 -  9:30PM

Start at the beginning and learn the basics of this popular dance, which can be danced to many different types of music!  Come out and join the fun.  No partner necessary.  Singles and Couples welcome!!!

Time: Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00PM

Price: $5 per person

Location: Las Palmas Ballroom

                215 N Power Road

                (Between Main & University)

                Mesa, Az.

 

          

 

Beginner West Coast Swing Group Class - Mondays, 7PM

Learn some fun social moves in this popular dance, which can be danced to many different types of music!  Come out and join the fun.  No partner necessary.  Singles and Couples welcome!!!

Time: Mondays, 8:00 - 9:00PM

Price: $5 per person

Location: Las Palmas Ballroom

                215 N Power Road

                (Between Main & University)

                Mesa, Az.

 

          

 

Intermediate West Coast Swing Group Class - Mondays, 8PM

We will meet each week to learn and practice a routine to perform locally at shows and events.  Meet new people, improve your dance skills, develop camaraderie with your teammates, and HAVE FUN!!!  Call or email us at info@shallwedancephoenix.com to sign up! 

Time: 1:30 - 3:00PM

Instructor/Choreographer:  Mona Brandt

Location: Stars Ballroom
               2848 S. Carriage Lane

               Mesa, Az. 

Call 480-491-2393 to sign up!

 

 

Shall We Dance Formation Team - Sundays, 1:30 - 3:00PM

Ladies - here’s a chance to show your stuff!!! Shall We Dance is now forming a LADIES PERFORMING TEAM.   We will perform at local events, conventions and showcases!

Time: 12:30 - 1:30PM

Instructor:  Mona Brandt

Location: Stars Ballroom
               2848 S. Carriage Lane

               Mesa, Az. 

Call 480-491-2393 to sign up!

Ladies Formation Dance Team - Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30PM
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West Coast Swing dancing every Sunday night, open to the public….  Here is a great place to practice your West Coast Swing, meet new people and have fun….

 

Time: 5:00PM – Beginning West Coast Swing Lesson

          6:00PM – Intermediate West Coast Swing Lesson

          7:00PM – Open West Coast Swing Dancing

Price: $7/non-members, $5/members

Location: VFW Hall

                4853 E. Thomas Road 

                Phoenix

Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club West Coast Swing Dance - Sundays, 5:00 - 10:00PM

West Coast Swing "Hijacking 101" Workshop - Saturday, February 18th at Fatcat BallroomWest Coast Swing "Whole Lotta Whips" Workshop - Sunday, February 19th at the VFW

This workshop is for leaders AND followers, and is all about whips.  Learn and practice many variations of the basic whips……  See how many you can learn!

 

Time: 4:00 – 5:00PM

Price:  $10

Location: VFW Hall

                4853 E. Thomas Road 

                Phoenix

West Coast Swing “Whole Lotta Whips” Workshop -  Sunday, February 19th,, 4:00 - 5:00PM at the VFW

Start at the beginning and learn the basics of this popular slow dance, which can be danced to many different types of music!  Come out and join the fun.  No partner necessary.  Singles and Couples welcome!!!

Time: Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00PM

Price: $5 per person

Location: Las Palmas Ballroom

                215 N Power Road

                (Between Main & University)

                Mesa, Az.

 

          

 

Night Club Group Class - Mondays, 6PM

Ongoing class for beginners to learn the most popular social dances.  Dances include Arizona 2-Step, Progressive 2-Step, Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha and East Coast Swing.  No partner necessary - Singles & Couples welcome!

Time: 1:00-1:45PM

Price: $5/person

Location: Venture Out, Auxiliary Ballroom

                5001 E Main Street, Mesa, Az         

                (Between Greenfield & Higley)

 

Beginner Social Dance Group Class - Mondays, 1:00PM

Smooth Dance Group Class - Mondays, 1:50PM

Rhythm Dance Group Class - Mondays, 2:40PM

Smooth Dances include Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Night Club. Learn all the skills you need to be successful on the social dance floor.  No partner necessary - Singles & Couples welcome!

Time: 1:50-2:40PM

Price: $7/person

Location: Venture Out, Auxiliary Ballroom

                5001 E Main Street, Mesa, Az         

                (Between Greenfield & Higley)

 

Rhythm Dances include Cha Cha, Rumba, Salsa, and Swing.  Learn all the skills you need to be successful on the social dance floor.  No partner necessary - Singles & Couples welcome!

Time: 2:40-3:30PM

Price: $7/person

Location: Venture Out, Auxiliary Ballroom

                5001 E Main Street, Mesa, Az         

                (Between Greenfield & Higley)

 

 

Special: Take 2 or more Venture Out classes only $5/class

Learn your favorite Ballroom Social Dances!  January class will include Foxtrot and Cha Cha.  No partner necessary, singles and couples welcome!

Price: $7

Location: Monte Vista Ballroom

                8865 E Baseline (SWC Baseline & Ellsworth)

               Mesa, Az

                

 

Beginner Ballroom Group Class - Fridays, 11:00AM -  12:00 Noon

Learn your favorite Country Dances, including, Progressive 2-Step, Arizona 2-Step, Night Club 2-Step…..,. Each month will feature a different dance for the month….. January dance is Progressive 2-Step.  No partner necessary, singles and couples welcome!

Time:

Price: $7

Location: Monte Vista Ballroom

                8865 E Baseline (SWC Baseline & Ellsworth)

                Mesa, Az

 

Special: Take both classes for $10/person  

 

Beginner Country Group Class - Fridays, 12 Noon - 1:00PM

Line Dancing is great exercise for the mind and the body!  Come out and learn popular and fun line dances and practice them to music.  Learn different types of line dances to different genres of music.  No partner necessary, all are welcome!

 

Time: 2:00 - 3:00PM Beginner Line Dance Class

          3:00 - 4:00PM Intermediate Line Dance Class

Instructor:  Mona Brandt, 2 -Time Line Dance World Champion

Price: $7 per class or $10/both classes

Location: Venture Out, Auxiliary Ballroom

                5001 E Main Street, Mesa, Az         

                (Between Greenfield & Higley)

                

 

Line Dance Group Classes - Thursdays, 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Spin Workshop - Saturday, February 18th at Fatcat Ballroom

This workshop is for leaders AND followers.  Followers: learn how to “hijack” your West Coast Swing!  Leaders: learn how to present hijacking opportunities, and what to do while you are being “hijacked”.  For all levels of dancers, however, you should have knowledge of the basics of West Coast Swing to get the maximum benefits of this workshop…..

Time: 3:00 – 4:00PM

Price:  $10

Location: Fatcat Ballroom

               3131 E Thunderbird Rd

               Phoenix, Az.

West Coast Swing “Hijacking 101” Workshop -  Saturday, February 18th, 3:00 - 4:00PM at Fatcat Ballroom