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World of Dance Championship 2017

Miriam Combs on May 18, 2017

THE TITLE OF PHOENIX DANCE STUDIO WORLD OF DANCE CHAMPION COMES WITH $1000 CASH PRIZE AND ETERNAL GLORY FOR THE VICTOR!

This years World of Dance Championship is starting to heat up as the entrants sign up to compete for the Title, the Glory and the $1000 cash prize.

We also have the first of our sponsors on board so we’ll start introducing you next week.

Here’s the rundown on how it works.

This championship is not for the faint hearted as every dancer has their achilles heel and even with the best laid plans there is no knowing which dance you’ll draw. Contestants have their dance drawn at our social dance at Phoenix dance studio on the 3rd June. Then they have just 5 weeks to perfect a dance showcase in that style to be performed in full costume on 8th July.

The 3rd June will be a great afternoon for a dance and also a good chance to chat with some of our suppliers and sponsors about dance wear and shoes. Everyone is welcome. Towards the end of the afternoon, dances will be drawn from a hat by our brave contestants to discover which particular dance they will be working on for the next 5 weeks of blood, sweat and tears!

Anyone can enter from any level, and the music, choreography and costuming is decided by their instructor in consultation with them.

Feel free to speak to any of our instructors if you want more details or if you have any questions about the World of Dance Championship. Half the spots are gone already so if you’re ready to go, excited and feeling brave then get your name down quick!

Footluce Salsa at Phoenix!

Miriam Combs on July 19, 2016

New for Tuesdays! Ladies Solo Salsa Courses – Footluce Salsa at Phoenix!

Want a course that focusses on the ladies, without needing a partner? Want the time to cement your salsa steps? How about adding some style and armwork? Then this is for you!

Lucy Morton is currently ranked 3^rd in Australia for Solo Salsa and started Footluce Salsa earlier this year. Her ladies classes boost wellness, tone both mind and body, and focus on good technique and buildable skills. Running as 5 week courses, Ladies Solo Salsa will give you the skills to dance solo or ‘shine’, with the added bonus of improving your partnered Salsa and benefitting other dance styles.

Ladies Solo Salsa – Basics 1 (5 weeks) $80

Tuesdays 7.45-8.30pm, 9 Aug to 6 Sept

This course will focus on basic salsa steps, direction changes, and add feminine styling through body and arm-work. Moves are progressively joined so that by the end of the course you will have learned a simple routine. Each class builds on your timing, balance, co-ordination, fluid movement and confidence – and you won’t walk out with your cares still on your mind! No partner required and no prior experience needed. For more information and bookings go to www.footlucesalsa.com or phone Lucy on 0424 618 986.

90’s Medal Night & Dance Party

Miriam Combs on April 12, 2016

90’s Medal Night & Dance Party

We have lots of dancers working and practicing very hard to give their best performance as they go for their medal presentations at the 90’s Dance Party & Medal night on 21st May.

Even if you’re not going for your medal exam this time, come along and get on the dance floor to use all the moves and styles that you’ve been learning as we play the best 90’s music to dance to and to make some noise for your friends as they go for their Medal Exams.

So, with loads of medal presentations and tons of great music to dance to, you’re going to have an awesome night!

PARTY ON DUDE!

Children’s Latin Dance Class New Term

Miriam Combs on April 10, 2016

Children’s Latin Dance Class New Term

This is quite an old post so view are current Kids classes on our website here:

Kids Latin Dance Class

Every year we have a lot of interest for Latin Dance Classes for children so… here it is, our program of classes specifically for 8-12yr olds! This class will begin by covering the basic step patterns in Cha Cha Cha and Jive, latin dance lead/follow technique as well as fundamentals in latin cuban action and footwork. As the year progresses, there will be the option for children to complete standardised exams through the Australian Dancing Society.

Children’s Latin Dance Class -Monday @ 4.00pm-4.45pm. (class duration 45mins)

These classes will run with the school term. Starting on 5th April .

Class numbers are strictly limited so contact us today to make a booking or click on the button below to book through our online booking system, mindbody.

Book online

To register your interest, contact us with questions or if you’d like us to make the booking for you please contact us via email or phone.

Children’s Latin Dance Class

Miriam Combs on January 18, 2016

Children’s Latin Dance Class

Every year we have a lot of interest for Latin Dance Classes for children so… here it is our first program of classes specifically for 8-12yr olds! This class will begin by covering the basic step patterns in Cha Cha Cha and Jive, latin dance lead/follow technique as well as fundamentals in latin cuban action and footwork. As the year progresses, there will be the option for children to complete standardised exams through the Australian Dancing Society.

Children’s Latin Dance Class -Monday @ 4.00pm-4.45pm. (class duration 45mins)

These classes will run with the school term. First term 8 weeks -1st Febuary-21st March.

Cost is $136 for the first term, or pro rater @ $17 per class for children that start part way through the term. There is a once off registration fee of $30 at sign up.

Class numbers are strictly limited so contact us today to make a booking or click on the button below to book through our online booking system, mindbody.

Book online

To register your interest, contact us with questions or if you’d like us to make the booking for you please contact us via email or phone.

Dance Events for 2016

Miriam Combs on January 17, 2016

Dance Dates for your Diary.

Here are our main events for 2016. Put them in your diary and plan the rest of the year around your dancing.

Sunday 6th March -Open Day and Bridge Road Gathering.

Bring along your friends and family and make a day of it. Free dance workshops for you to try out different dances or bully your friends into giving it a go. Lots of dance performances dance demonstrations and great music. Also a brilliant day to have a wander on Bridge Rd. and check out all the delicious food on offer. More about this soon!

Saturday 21st May -Dance Party and Medal Night.

A great dance event for everyone. Student performances, great music, loads of dancing. For medal exam performers progress checks are 7th May.

Saturday 2nd July -Winter Dance and Championship dance draw.

A fantastic afternoon of dancing and music. Also, find out who will be dancing what in the World of Dance Championship.

Saturday 6th August -World of Dance Championship.

The biggest dance competition event of the year. Thrills and spills a plenty. Massive $1000 cash prize. Strictly limited places. Entries open 1st June. Get in quick to secure your place.

Saturday 22nd October -Dance Party and Medal Night.

A great dance event for everyone. Student performances, great music, loads of dancing. For medal exam performers progress checks are 8th October.

Saturday 17th December -Christmas dance party.

Final event of the year, including Tom’s famous christmas quiz!

Happy Holidays

Miriam Combs on December 22, 2015

The studio is now closed for a break over the festive season and will reopen on Monday 11th January, with the full group class timetable recommencing from the 18th January.

If you’d like to purchase lessons, gift vouchers or make a booking you can still do so through the mindbody links on our website.

Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and all the best for a fantastic 2016!

September Special Offer

Miriam Combs on September 2, 2015

September Special Offer

Wow… spring is in the air in this beautiful city of Melbourne so it must be time to get moving again. With that in mind we are making it even easier to get out of an evening and do some dancing with group classes on 6 days a week! We have everything covered with some new Monday classes exclusively focused on firm favourites- Argentine Tango and Swing. All classes are open to all levels. If it’s your first time in please make yourself known to the instructor and let them know what level you are dancing at, and for everyone please remember it is very important to make your instructor and any partners you dance with, aware of any physical limitations you might be accommodating.

It’s time to get dancing, so on your feet and let’s get you moving with our spring special. Only available to buy this September we have our 4 week unlimited group class membership is only $90 (that’s a $50 discount). With this membership you can come to any or all of the group classes for 4 weeks from date of purchase and try out all the different dances we offer. To get this special offer click on the button below to purchase and the second button to book in for whichever classes you like.

September Special Offer

Book your class

Monday –7.00pm Argentine Tango; -7.45pm Swing

Tuesday –7.00pm Salsa

Wednesday –7.00pm Modern ballroom-English Tango

Thursday –7.00pm Latin American -Samba

Friday –5.30pm Beginners Salsa and Bachata

Saturday –11.30am Street Latin -Swing

World of Dance Championship 2015

Miriam Combs on June 9, 2015

World of Dance Championship 2015

It’s nearly here!

Every year, we have our biggest night of dancing at the Phoenix Dance Studio World of Dance Championship with a cash prize for first place of $1000.

Entry is open to anyone taking lessons at Phoenix, even if you’re only taking those lessons to win the World of Dance Championship. Beginners to advanced dancers are all welcome to try, but entry is limited to just fifteen places and entry closes on 13th June 2015.

So, what’s involved? What do you actually have to do to win $1000?

During our Salsa & Bachata Dance Party on 13th July we will match up each entrant with one of fifteen dance styles selected at random. Then they have the next five weeks to perfect a uniquely choreographed routine in that style and perform it on the evening of the championship. Don’t be nervous about entering, challenge yourselves and you’ll be amazed what you can achieve in a short period of time.

Salsa & Bachata Dance Party

Miriam Combs on May 21, 2015

Salsa & Bachata Dance Party

8:00pm Saturday 13th June

Tickets $10

This is how we like to warm up on a cold winter night with some hot music and dancing straight from Latin America. Join us this June for a playlist set to get your feet tapping and your pulse racing… and I haven’t even mentioned the dancing yet! We are licensed, so bring your friends and have a drink with us.

Salsa dancing is extremely popular in Melbourne and all around the globe and has been for decades. It’s just such a great way to party! Music that won’t let you sit still. Strong latin rhythms. Sexy body movement. Fast spins. Plenty of hip shaking. Bachata is a more recent arrival on the scene but it is making a strong showing these days and looks like it will be around for a while so we are now including it in our general classes. Done well, this dance fills a gap that’s been missing in the Salsa set with a chance to slow things down and get a bit romantic.

Remember that we have a FREE group class running during May, 5:30pm Fridays especially for beginners in Salsa & Bachata. So get along and learn some skills that you can show off on the dance floor.

The feedback for the live music that we had at our last dance function has been incredibly positive, but we didn’t get much opportunity to use our street latin styles. So, for our Salsa & Bachata Dance Party we will redress the balance, and be leaning heavily towards our street latin styles. No medals this time just a great evening of dancing and socialising.

During the Salsa & Bachata Dance Party we will be holding the dance styles draw for the entrants for our World of Dance Championship 2015. If you want to be involved then please get in touch or talk with your instructor right away so that you don’t miss out on the biggest dance event of the year…