Ask Poppy—If Only Those Leads Could Hear What Their Partners Are Saying About Them In The Powder Room.

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Dear Poppy,

Is there a logical reason the lead holds his left arm straight out with the follow. It seems a little dangerous at times on the dance floor like bumper cars. Wouldn’t it be safer to keep your arms close to your body? Why do we dance like this in partner dancing?

Troubled

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

ballet-folklorico-de-mexico-2If 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:Ballet Folklorico de Mexico .



Thursday, March 18

Ballroom & Latin Dance

St. Patrick’s Day Theme Party

Dance Station

901 W. Alameda

(In the Solana Center)

(505) 989-9788

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

 

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W. San Francisco St.

7:30 p.m.

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MILONGA QUERIDA THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 20

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Milonga Querida
Saturday, March 20, 2010
8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
at Dance Station
dj: Giorgio Bianchi
cover: $ 10
wine and snacks provided!
hosted by Giorgio Bianchi and Karen Collazo
address:
901 W. Alameda St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(Solana Center, east side)
for questions call (505) 920-7742



Ballroom Dancer’s Horoscope For March 17 — 23

horoscope.png Mercury enters Aries on the 17th and you are not afraid to take risks creatively. Your dance partner is also willing to work with you on a creative project. Perhaps you are making plans for the upcoming April 25 Spring Showcase. It’s time to get started. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!!!!

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

dance-with-me-photo.jpgIf 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 With Me.


Tuesday, March 16


Cabaret

The Lensic Performing Arts Center

211 W. San Francisco St.

7:30 p.m.


Canyon Road Blues Jam

El Farol

808 Canyon Rd

8 p.m.

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Come Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Night_on_Town_Oct_09_13You won’t want to miss Dance Station’s St Patrick’s Day Practice Party on Thursday, March 18th at 7:30 pm. Be sure to wear green and be ready for fun social dancing with all your favorite partners. We will celebrate with treats and possibly an Irish Jig, This is an excellent opportunity for using your Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing right here in Santa Fe. Night_on_Town_Oct_09_06

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.

Photo: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.



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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