A group class for Basic Social Dance Lessons will begin the evening of July 9, 2019. The Basic Social Dance system is incredibly simple and allows a new participant to move to any song played by the end of the first class. There’s almost no memorization of steps… just a strong focus on developing the…
Our group is smaller since our snowbirds “flew away.” However, we’re still learning, dancing and having FUN with full time resident dancers, aka “Survivors of AZ’s summer, sometimes starting in April!” We do stop more often to drink water. This is very necessary for ALL people to stay hydrated, especially if doing a physical activity,…
Classes in Basic Social Dance are ongoing during the month of June. There are no time slots available for new Group Classes until July but be sure to put “Learn to Dance” on your calendar. The Basic Social Dance system is incredibly simple and allows a new participant to move to any song played by…
On Saturday, November 9, 2019, the Cotillion Dance Club presents its first dance of the season, Dancing Leaves of Autumn Gala, featuring music provided by the Swingtips. The dinner dance will be held at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. The dance is a formal affair (tux for the gentlemen and gown for the ladies). The…
The Sun Lakes Dance Party, sponsored by the Fun Lakers Club, is held in the San Tan Ballroom, always on a Thursday. The last dance of the season is scheduled for April 11. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dance lesson is at 6:30 p.m. and open dance is from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Music is…
Mondays, April 1 through 22, learn Waltz from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays, April 3 to 24, learn cool Tango patterns great for anyone just learning to adding patterns. Group cost $20 per person or $40 per couple for the full four weeks of class. Private half hours $20 and full hours $40 through April…
On April 14, 2019, The Rags Allen Band will be performing for our dance club. In case you haven’t heard of this band, here is a brief bio: Rags Allen – Piano/keyboard player and member of “Arizona Nightclub Performers Hall of Fame.” Rags played with artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Charlie Pride, Mickey Gilley in…
Basic Social Dance is so much easier than ballroom dancing. Focus on the music, how to lead and how to follow – incredibly simple way to get on the dance floor. The limited space on a social dance floor and the wide range of music provided at social events requires more than memorizing a series…
Rob Spade The meal, service and ballroom decor at our “25th Anniversary Cotillion Black and White Ball” held on January 9, 2019, were terrific. The band was simply wonderful; the Swingtips, led by Kregg Barentine, had everyone dancing. The horns and vocals were terrific! The Cotillion guests were dancing to the last song and wanted…
The current year-round line dancers who’ve been with me for years, the new year-round dancers, plus the “coming back” dancers, aka “snowbirds” for years have always been appreciated. Even more so with my “new hiccup.” It (the hiccup) can be called several things besides “annoying” and “a little painful.” “Bad bones” and “old age”…