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Showcases Medals on Open Day

Miriam Combs on March 6, 2015

Showcases Medals on Open Day

As well as everything else we had happening on 1st March (flashmob, open day, free group classes, dance party, latin music DJ and live drumming, I’m knackered just writing about the lot of it!) there were also a couple of performances of Bronze Showcases Medals on Open Day at the latin dance party.

Chanel danced an Argentine Tango to “Hey Gypsy Boy” by Jimi Hendrix. The unusual choice of music made for a very different style of movement and choreography than you would normally see in this style of dance. The idea to try it came from Chanel and we think that she danced brilliantly.

Lucy danced a Swing routine to “Hey Pachuco” by The Royal Crown Revue. It’s fast and fun and is over much too quickly. Lucy really attacked this one with enthusiasm and energy and it’s great to see her dancing and performance skills getting better and better every time she gets up on the dance floor

Flashmob – final shout out!

Miriam Combs on February 27, 2015

Flashmob – final shout out!

Our last practice for the flashmob is this Saturday 28th Feb. at 11:30am.

If you’ve not been along before, then this is you last chance get involved in an exciting event.

Remember, you don’t have to have been dancing for a decade to join in. There is even a final section of the dance where all you need is enthusiasm, no dance experience required, so get your friends and family into it too!

If you click the link to our original post, there are clips of the choreography to help you learn and practice.

Everyone involved is to meet at Phoenix Dance Studio at 12:00 for last minute practice and questions before we all head out onto Bridge Rd.

See you there!

New Group Class – Latin Shines

Miriam Combs on February 27, 2015

New Group Class – Latin Shines

Starting on Tuesday 3rd March 2015 we will have a new group class at 7:45pm.

Maryna will be running our Latin Shines class which will focus on your solo work in Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive and Samba.

As with our other regular group classes, this will run as a four week course. Starting on the first class of every month with an introduction to the dance and progressing through the month to more complex step patterns, styling and technique.

For March, the Latin Shines class will be working on Cha Cha Cha.

So as soon as Adriano has finished with the Salsa class at 7pm, catch your breath and join in with our new group class at 7:45pm!

Group Classes for March 2015

Miriam Combs on February 27, 2015

Group Classes for March 2015

As always, we’ve got lots of different dance styles for you to learn. Don’t limit yourself to a single dance, get along to as many classes as you can to learn a range of them that will allow you to dance all night, wherever you are.

Tuesday Group

Tuesday at 7pm is always Salsa. Come along and put together a sweet little combo of moves while learning how to lead and follow properly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnZbVYd4Dmk

Wednesday Group

On Wednesday at 7pm will be working on Slow Foxtrot. Focusing on the Feather Step and 3 Step and how to get around the floor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuIImPvdb2g

Thursday Group

Thursday at 7pm you will be developing your Rumba technique by learning some simple patterns that will allow you to work on you movement and styling.

Saturday Group

On Saturday morning at 11:30 we will teach a couple of different rhythms for your Swing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F9-GKAhAnk

Flashmob!

Miriam Combs on February 11, 2015

Flashmob!

On Sunday 1st March Bridge Rd. will be hosting the Global Gathering event with great food and all kinds of other cool stuff happening.

As well as hosting an open day at the studio and having our first dance party of the year, Phoenix Dance Studio is organising a flashmob.

It will be performed twice at two different parts of Bridge Rd, once at 12:30pm and then at 3:30pm.

It’s based on Samba, but don’t panic, you don’t have to be a samba expert to be involved. This is open to everyone, whether taking lessons at Phoenix or not, whether you’ve ever danced before or not. You just have to be excited about dancing in the flashmob.

Throughout February, the Saturday morning 11:30 class is FREE and will be used to practice for the flashmob. Even if you can’t make it to all the sessions, you can still be a part of the dance.

Use the video clips to help with your practice and share them with anyone that you think might be keen to join in. Your dentist, your classmates, your sister, your nanny or your parole officer. Get them all along, the more bodies we have on the day, the better it will be.

I’m interested

Open Day at Phoenix Dance Studio

Miriam Combs on February 3, 2015

Open Day at Phoenix Dance Studio

On Sunday 1st March we’re having an open day at Phoenix Dance Studio.

Meet our instructors, have a FREE lesson, enter into our prize draw and giveaways and watch the Dance Demos! Everyone welcome and bring your friends!

With free taster dance classes throughout the afternoon, we will tie in with the Bridge Road Global Gathering

Salsa at 1pm
Tango at 2pm
Swing at 3pm

Come and join in the classes but don’t disappear afterwards, we also have our flashmob to perform on Bridge Road during the day and that evening we will be hosting a fantastic Latin Dance Party from 4pm-6pm!

I’m interested

LATIN DANCE PARTY on 01/03/2015

Miriam Combs on February 3, 2015

LATIN DANCE PARTY on 01/03/2015

Our first function for the year is the Latin Dance Party on 01/03/2015 from 4pm till 6pm.

It’s going to be great! We’re starting nice and early to follow on from all the fun happening on Bridge Rd. with the Global Gathering, the flashmob and our own open day.

Get inspired as our students and instructors perform some amazing showcases.

We are super excited to announce that our Latin Dance Party will have Melbourne’s best Latin Music DJ, Mick Williams (host the fantastic PBS Radio show “Latin Connection”), playing the best tunes, rhythms and beats to keep you on your feet. This man knows and loves latin music with a passion, so do your ears a favour and make sure you get yourselves along to our Latin Dance Party on 01/03/2015!

I’m interested

Group Classes for February 2015

Miriam Combs on January 30, 2015

Group Classes for February 2015

We’ve got lots coming up at the studio. Get in to the group classes to get the most out your dancing.

Wednesday Group Class

You are going to be dancing the Waltz. Focusing on different combinations from promenade position, how to get in and out of them and how to shape with your partner to make you look your best on the floor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QTAFldUjOs

Thursday Group Class

To assist with our upcoming Flashmob, which will be built around the Samba, Thursday group classes in February will also be working on Samba. Covering all the essentials that you need for a good Samba. Voltas, Bota Fogos and Samba Walks will be developed throughout the month so that you can get to grips with this great rhythmical dance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJw2J-VpMrY

Saturday Group Class

All month the Saturday group class will be FREE for everyone.

With the Flashmob coming up on Sunday 1st March as part of the Bridge Rd. Global Gathering, the Saturday group classes throughout February will be used as practice sessions.

Remember, you don’t have to know Samba, you only haver to be excited about dancing!

Samba Flashmob

Miriam Combs on January 14, 2015

Samba Flashmob

Sunday 1st March is Samba Flashmob day!

As part of the Bridge Road Global Gathering, Phoenix Dance Studio will be organising a samba flashmob to travel from Church St. to Richmond Town Hall and then later on from Cafe Niche to the studio.

You don’t have to be confident with your samba, or even have done any at all, to join in. All that’s needed is some excitement and enthusiasm for the event! Ask your friends if they want to join in too, the more the merrier. If you’ve ever watched a flashmob then you’ll know that bigger numbers really help it go off with a bang, so ask around.

To get ready, the Saturday morning group classes during February will be used to learn the routine and we will post clips on our YouTube channel of the different sections for you to practice.

There will be lots of things happening on Bridge Rd. on the day as well so hang about, try some of the food and enjoy yourselves.

We’ll let you know more of the details as we get closer to the event.

Salsa Crash Course

Miriam Combs on January 14, 2015

Salsa Crash Course

Start the year dancing with our Salsa Crash Course.

1 week. 5 Sessions.

Starting on Monday 26th January and running through to Friday 30th January every evening at 6pm.

No partner needed.
Perfect for beginners
Great core and aerobic workout

Cost is $75 for the week, but if you book by Friday 16th Jan then you only pay $50.

By the end of the week you will have covered all the base moves of Salsa dancing. You will feel the fitness benefits as you move to the energetic music whilst using your core muscles to create that fantastic Salsa style.

Contact the studio to book your spot.

Click here for more information on Salsa.