Ask Poppy—You’re Never Too Old To Dance!

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Dear Poppy,

I have a non-dancing husband and I haven’t danced in years. Am I too old to begin dancing again? Will I have to learn to follow all over again?

Old Dancer

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

argentine-tango-picIf 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:Argentine Tango.



Thursday, September 2

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 September 1 — 14

horoscope.png The sun in Virgo will give you a chance to either reinvest your energy toward the dances you’ve been working on or move on to new dances. Let your imagination flow freely by taking a little breather from your dance responsibilities this coming Labor Day Holiday. Remember Dance Station will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 6. 

Workshop Week Schedule

With something for everyone workshop week returns to Dance Station this week.  This week we feature one-time workshops on a variety of topics and styles. Each workshop is $15 per person, register for any two workshops and all others are half price. Take a look at the schedule and call or come in and register today!Summer Showcase August 2010_08

Tuesday, August 31st

6:00 pm Lindy Hop Combos with Mike -Work on partner skills in this fun swing dance.

6:45 pm Connection in Choreography with Lawrence -Applicable to every dance style.

Wednesday, September 1st

7:00 pm Fun Merengue Moves with Jason -Make this dance shine on the dance floor.

7:45 pm Introduction to Jive with Mary -Fundamentals of this fast and energetic dance.

Thursday, September 2nd

6:45 pm West Coast Swing with Cheryl – Learn fun whip combinations. 

9:00 pm Night-Club 2 Step with Lawrence -Introduction to this useful slow dance.

Summer Showcase August 2010_10$15 per person, register for any two workshops and all others are half price!

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

men shoesIf 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.

 

Photo: Dance Shoes.


Tuesday, August 31


Canyon Road Blues Jam

El Farol

808 Canyon Rd

8 p.m.

Savor — Salsa

Pink Adobe

406 Old Santa Fe Trail

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Ask Poppy—Build Your Confidence With Dancing Skills!

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Dear Poppy,
I am afraid to ask someone to dance. I think that they will turn me down, or even laugh at me. How can I build my confidence to ask someone to dance?
Fearful of Rejection

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

Summer Showcase August 2010_22If 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:Stephanie Flores and Lawrence at Dance Station’s Summer Showcase.



Thursday, August 26  

Ballroom & Latin Dance

Dance Station

901 W. Alameda

(In the Solana Center)

(505) 989-9788

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

Alternative Milonga–Argentine Tango
The Lodge at Santa Fe
750 N. Saint Francis Drive
7:30 to 11 p.m.


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

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