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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.

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!

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

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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

Argentine Tango & Swing Group Classes

Miriam Combs on September 1, 2015

Argentine Tango & Swing Group Classes

We have two new group classes starting this month!

Every Monday evening there will be an Argentine Tango Class at 7pm and then a Swing Class at 7:45pm.

Argentine Tango and Swing are two of our most enduring and popular dance styles and are both asked for regularly at our Saturday Morning Street Latin Class and whilst both dances will still be covered in rotation with the other Street Latin dances on Saturdays at 11:30am, we felt that classes were needed to focus of these styles exclusively also.

All levels are welcome so don’t be shy if you feel that these aren’t your strongest styles and don’t worry if you’ve danced these quite a bit already, there will be plenty in the classes to challenge and progress your dance skills.

See you on the dance floor!

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

Group Classes for August 2015

Miriam Combs on July 31, 2015

Group Classes for August 2015

What’s happening in the Phoenix Dance Studio Group Classes for August 2015? Click on the class that you are interested in for a quick preview and practice video.

Tuesday 7pm is Salsa with Adriano.

He will be looking at the wrap and roll (single and continuous), neck roll, pick off and hand to hand.

Wednesday 7pm is Quickstep with Tom.

He will be looking at locksteps, V6’s and fishtails.

Thursday 7pm is Jive with Maryna.

She will be looking at travelling basics, american spins, stop & go and change of places.

Friday 5:30pm is Beginners Salsa and Bachata with Miriam.

Get along to cover all the things that you need to know to be able to get on the dance floor with these two dance styles.

Saturday 11:30am is Mambo with Tom.

He will be looking at cucaracha variations including contra, open out and rolling.

Click here to book in for your favourite dance classes at Phoenix Dance Studio

Group Classes for July 2015

Miriam Combs on July 5, 2015

Group Classes for July 2015

No demo clips this month I’m afraid, but just so you all know what’s happening and when, here are the dances being taught in our group classes for July 2015.

Tuesday 7pm with Adriano – Salsa

Wednesday 7pm with Tom – Waltz (focusing on impetus turns and telemarks)

Thursday 7pm with Maryna – Cha Cha Cha (All the basic combinations with focus on styling)

Friday 5:30pm with Miriam – Beginners Salsa and Bachata

Saturday 11:30am with Tom – Argentine Tango (grapevines, ronde and variations)

If you want to click on the class that you’re interested in, the link will take you to our online booking site where you can reserve your place in your favourite group class.

See you all on the dance floor.

Free Salsa & Bachata Class!

Miriam Combs on June 11, 2015

Free Salsa & Bachata Class!

During May we tried out a free Salsa & Bachata class on Friday evenings. We are happy to announce that it’s been a success and therefor we will keep it running as an ongoing class.

It’s still free and a fantastic way to get your weekend off to a great start. The class is tailored for beginners but that doesn’t mean that the more advanced dancers won’t pick up some good tips and techniques as well.

Phoenix Dance Studio run Private Dance Lessons, Group classes & even lessons especially for your Wedding Dance. To learn more visit the links before booking your FREE consultation.

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Group Classes for May 2015

Miriam Combs on April 24, 2015

Group Classes for May 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 Class

Tuesday at 7pm is always Salsa with Adriano. 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 Class

On Wednesday at 7pm Tom will be working on Viennese Waltz. Just a few, fairly simple foot patterns, but prepare to get very, very dizzy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9mWmSKPDwo

Thursday Group Class

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qxRy5M9K0s

Friday Group Class

We’ve got a new Salsa & Bachata class running on Friday evenings at 5:30pm. It’s a FREE class special designed for beginners. Everybody is welcome to come in and have a dance straight after work to kick start the weekend.

Saturday Group Class

On Saturday morning at 11:30 Tom will be teaching Salsa. This month he will be focusing on using some Cross Body variations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROL-8YvJGjM