Gotta Dance? Here’s Where to Go Thursday — Monday

aspen-santa-fe-balletIf you just “Gotta Dance” in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, here’s where you can go Thursday through Monday. This list is courtesy of Randy Forrester and Donna Howell, co-hosts of Gotta Dance Radio, which airs 7 – 8 p.m. Sundays on KSFR, 101.1 FM. You can also catch live streaming broadcasts of the program at www.ksfr.org. Locations are in Santa Fe unless otherwise noted. We publish the weekend list on Thursday. If you’ve got dance tips for KSFR or want to subscribe to the weekly update, e-mail Randy Forrester.

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Thursday, March 11

Ballroom & Latin Dance

Dance Station

901 W. Alameda

(In the Solana Center)

(505) 989-9788

Dancing and lesson: 7:30 to 9 p.m.


Saltanah Dancers–Belly Dancing
Cleopatras Southside
418 Cerrillos Road
7 to 9 p.m.

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Ballroom Dancer’s Horoscope For March 10 — 16

horoscope.png Mars turns direct in Pisces March 10 giving you initiative and motivation in all that you inspire to do with your dancing. Take advantage of this energy and start preparing for the Spring Showcase Sunday, April 25, from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Gotta Dance? Here’s Where to Go Tuesday — Wednesday

tango-dancers-5-thumb2971460If you just “Gotta Dance” in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, here’s where you can go Tuesday through Wednesday. This list is courtesy of Randy Forrester and Donna Howell, co-hosts of Gotta Dance Radio, which airs 7 – 8 p.m. Sundays on KSFR, 101.1 FM. You can also catch live streaming broadcasts of the program at www.ksfr.org. Locations are in Santa Fe unless otherwise noted. We publish the weekend list on Thursday. If you’ve got dance tips for KSFR or want to subscribe to the weekly update, e-mail Randy Forrester.

 

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Tuesday, March 9


Canyon Road Blues Jam

El Farol

808 Canyon Rd

8 p.m.


Tango Milonga

El Meson

213 Washington Ave.

7:30 to 11 p.m.

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April’s Dance Tip – Promenade, Top to Bottom

Promenade position can be one of the most challenging positions for both the leader and follower. A better understanding of what the body needs to do for ease as either leader or follower can make all the difference in creating a comfortable and successful promenade.

A promenade position is a dance position where both partners are traveling and looking the same direction. In promenade, we need to maintain our dance position while rotating to accommodate our partner. The difficulty is in creating the rotation that gives your partner freedom of movement while not distorting your own body and posture thus sacrificing your balance. Read More »

Times They Are A Changin’

clock-faceJust a reminder that Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday at 2am. Before you get to bed on Saturday night set your clock forward one hour. Spring is on the way!

Ask Poppy—How To Judge Character By Dancing

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Dear Poppy,

When I dance with my fiance he meanders around seemingly trying to run into everything, including other couples, coming our way. He’s inconsiderate and thoughtless. I don’t know how to bring this to his attention. Can you help me, Poppy?

Helpless Follow

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Gotta Dance? Here’s Where to Go Thursday — Monday

swing-dancers-by-purpleslog.jpgIf you just “Gotta Dance” in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, here’s where you can go Thursday through Monday. This list is courtesy of Randy Forrester and Donna Howell, co-hosts of Gotta Dance Radio, which airs 7 – 8 p.m. Sundays on KSFR, 101.1 FM. You can also catch live streaming broadcasts of the program at www.ksfr.org. Locations are in Santa Fe unless otherwise noted. We publish the weekend list on Thursday. If you’ve got dance tips for KSFR or want to subscribe to the weekly update, e-mail Randy Forrester.

Photo:Swing–Dancers–by–Purpleslog .



Thursday, March 4

Ballroom & Latin Dance

Dance Station

901 W. Alameda

(In the Solana Center)

(505) 989-9788

Dancing and lesson: 7:30 to 9 p.m.


Saltanah Dancers–Belly Dancing
Cleopatras Southside
418 Cerrillos Road
7 to 9 p.m.

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