My dear, very missed students,
I am running home, to our lessons with tons of new exciting news, ideas, suggestions and plans. In August, I had a chance to co-teach, partner, and hold great productive discussions with such Dance World icons like Hazel and Alan Fletcher, Bryan Watson and Carmen Vincelj, Melissa Dexter, Hans Galke, Alexander Melnikov, Davide Cacciari, and William Pino. My German and Russian students sent you "Hallo" and new CDs with music for our classes.
USA couple won Professional Latin at German Open. My husband, Alan was full of tears proudly singing American anthem at the award ceremony. Way to go, America!
Along with judging, I am invited to give a lecture "Champion's Checklist" at the NW Championships Seminar in Seattle on October 25th. The majority of the audience will be competitive dancers. So, I would appreciate your emails or notes on the most useful advises and comments I ever gave you for your competitions or performances. I want the lecture to be truly helpful.
Many of you booked lessons on a year-long base. So, I would like to be focused on teaching those willing to learn and advance their dance skills towards the chosen goals. We will start with the planning session at your first lesson. Please, prepare to share your questions, concerns, wishes and dreams. Also, check all of the competitions' websites (see below). The final scheduling of private programs will be finished at the end of September. Please, be patient :)
Remember, it is very IMPORTANT to take your private lessons along with classes and practices.
I am thrilled to announce a new Intermediate Youth Class starting on Wednesday, Sept. 9th at Beaverton YMCA 7:30-8:30 PM. The class is designed to advance your technique and fitness level. Even, if you are not Youth, but exercises and stay in good shape you are welcome to join. Talk to Anya before signing up.
Attention YMCA students! There is no classes on Labor Day. We start on Friday, the 11th.
Dear Competitors! Check deadlines for your registrations.
I am looking forward to dancing with you again!
Sincerely Yours,
Anya
Important days in September:
* Sep 9, Wednesdays Kids and Youth class in Beaverton
# 5
* Sep 9,Wednesdays Intermediate Youth class in Beaverton
# 6
* Sep 10, Thursdays Intermediate Adults # 2
* Sep 11, Mondays in Beaverton #1
* Sep 19, A Day of Dance #4
* Sep 20, Slavic Festival in Portland # 7
* Sep 22, PCC Intermediate Ballroom class starts
# 3
* Sep 26, Competition Quest for the Best
Classes for Adults and Teens
1. Beaverton
What: International Ballroom and Latin Dance Class
When: Mondays September 11 (Friday), 14, 21, 28
Where: Griffith Park Family YMCA, 4925 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005
Lesson : 6:30-7:30 PM Ballroom Waltz, Quickstep
Lesson: 7:30 - 8:30 PM Latin Cha-cha, Rumba
Cover: Two sessions (8 classes): Members $68, Guests $72 / Full Session (4 lessons):
Members $36, Guests $40
Drop-in: $12 members, $14 guests
2. Downtown Portland
What: Latin, Ballroom (Intermediate) An hour instruction
+ 30-minute guided practice
When: THURSDAYS September 10, 17, 24, Oct 1,
8, 15
Where: Cami Curtis Performing Art Center, phone 503-227-8649, The Civic: 1932
W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
Lesson: 6:45 - 8:15 PM Ballroom/Latin
Cover: $65 per person, $120 per couple. Drop In $15 per person
3. N Portland
What: Intermediate Ballroom Class 45902
When: Tuesdays/Thursdays in September 22 through
Dec 10, 2009
Where: PCC Cascade Gym, Room 201, 701 N Killingsworth, Portland
Lesson : 2:30-3:50 PM
Tuition: credit Fees: $12.00 Register at www.pcc.edu
A Day Workshops
4. Portland Downtown
What: A Day of Dance hosted by USA
Dance Willamette Chapter
When: Saturday 19th,
Where: Scottish Rite Temple, SW Morrison and 15th, Portland
Lesson: 11:00 AM Waltz with Anya
Cover: FREE
Classes for Kids and Teens
5. Beaverton
What: Kids Class
When: Wednesdays September 9, 16, 23, 30
Where: Griffith Park Family YMCA, 4925 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005,
call 503 644 3900
Lesson: 6:30-7:30 PM Waltz, Swing, Cha-cha, Quickstep, Merengue, Rumba
Cover: $40 per month per child, Drop In $12 Members, $14 Guests
6. Beaverton
What: Youth Intermediate Class (by instructor's
recommendation)
When: Wednesdays September 9, 16, 23, 30
Where: Griffith Park Family YMCA, 4925 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005,
call 503 644 3900
Lesson: 7:30-8:30 PM Competitive technique and Show choreography
Cover: $40 per month per child, Drop In $12 Members, $14 Guests
-Dance Night Parties-
with Anya's show, lesson or "Dance Fireworks" Performance
7. Portland
What: Dance Fireworks Performance at Slavic Festival,
When: Sunday, September 20th, at 11:00 AM
Where: Millwaukie, Address TBA
Cover: FREE
Ballroom/Latin Dance Competitions with Anya
( * required for Anya's OR and WA competitive students; ** CA and NY couples should come as well)
I HOPE YOU'LL FIND SOME DANCE EVENT TO ENJOY TOGETHER
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