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Christmas Dance Party 2017

Miriam Combs on November 22, 2017

Christmas Dance Party 2017

Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy an evening of dancing, fun and festive frivolity!

Glass of bubbles on arrival.
Delicious platters of food on each table.
The infamous Christmas Quiz (with prizes!)

Plus, of course, there will be lots of social dancing with Waltz, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Quickstep, Swing, Rumba, Samba, Tango and all your other favourite styles.

We’ll even have a few party dances that will get you and your guests up the dance floor.

See your instructor or contact the studio to book your tickets.

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!

Tango Dance Party 17th December 2016

Miriam Combs on December 1, 2016

Tango Dance Party 17th December 2016

Well it’s that time of year and everybody is having a party and we just couldn’t help joining in. This is going to be a big bish bash bosh mix up of all the things we like best.

We haven’t had the chance for a Milonga since we returned from Argentina so this is it. We’ll have a Tango lesson to get you warmed up and into it and then we’ll play all our favourite tunes we brought back with us. We heard some fantastic live music while we were over there and brought all their music to share with you. I think it is also a good reason to buy Malbec so we’ll have some hearty red wine at the bar along with all the usual goodies. Bring a plate to share with your friends, if anyone knows how to make empanadas like they do in Argentina let me know and I’ll sit at your table. Tom and I will also showcase a little of what we learnt while we were away, with an improvised Tango performance.

Tom won’t let christmas go by without a quiz so I’m going to inflict this on our dear patrons instead of having him ruin christmas day insisting we all do our homework and have our questions ready! Because he is also a really bad winner making him quiz master seems to work a treat. There’s prizes for the winning table of course.

From there we plan to party on with all the music that gets your feet tapping and your blood pumping from swing to salsa right down to the last waltz until we’re done.

Hope you can join us.

Musica Maestro!

WHAT: Tango Dance Party

WHERE: Phoenix Dance Studio

WHEN:17th December 2016 @8pm

COST: $20 Tickets at the studio, online or at the door.

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.

World of Dance Championship 06.08.2016

Miriam Combs on July 19, 2016

Championship Sponsors

This year in addition to a $1000 cash prize for 1st place we have some very generous sponsorship from local businesses, with some fantastic prizes on offer. A huge thank you to…

Amor Hotel Directly across the road from Phoenix Dance Studio, they have very kindly offered a complimentary accommodation voucher in a Deluxe courtyard queen room for two inclusive of Buffet Breakfast. Valued up to $430!

Sriani Total Dance Located in just down the road in Canterbury. A fantastic place for practice wear, costumes, shoes and dance accessories. $200 Dance wear Voucher!

Tiptoe Shoes A huge range of dance shoes in styles and sizes to fit everyone. A pair of Latin or Ballroom Dance Shoes!

And so it begins…..

Our brave dancers have all been assigned a dance at random and are hard at work with their teachers selecting music, working on choreography, planning costuming….the place is a buzz of excitement.

The day of the championship is already getting closer… Date of the big event for those of you not counting it down to the last hour:

6th August 2016

Tickets are now on sale $30

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!

January Group Dance Classes 2016

Miriam Combs on January 17, 2016

Group Dance Classes Start This Week!

Hey everyone, all our group dance classes recommence this week. All the classes are the same time, same place as last year so get yourself booked in for your favourite class now! Or, if you haven’t been in to see us yet, get the new year going with the dancing you’ve always wanted to do. Dance classes run every night of the week and Saturdays.

Group Dance Class Timetable

Monday – Argentine Tango – 7:00pm
Monday – Swing – 7:45pm
Tuesday – Salsa – 7:00pm
Wednesday – Modern Ballroom, Waltz– 7:00pm
Thursday – Latin American, Cha Cha Cha– 7:00pm
Friday – Beginner Salsa & Bachata – 7:00pm
Saturday – Street Latin, Argentine Tango – 11:30am

To book in you can follow the link to our online booking service, mindbody to do it yourself, or give us a call or send an email and we’ll do it for you.

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If you’ve got any questions a just want to chat about dancing we can do that too.

Dancing in 2016

Miriam Combs on January 10, 2016

Dancing in 2016

Happy New Year, welcome to 2016!

Hey everyone, we hope you enjoyed the holidays and had a wonderful time with family and friends.

We sure did, and now we are all back on the dance floor, so it’s time to come in and work off those christmas puddings. Don’t mind the heat, the air-con is beautiful, and it’s comfortable as anything in here.

Private dance lessons start tomorrow, Monday 11th January, so if you’re not booked in yet you can do so through mindbody online or drop us a line and we’ll do it for you. Group dance classes start next week, Monday 18th January.

See you there!