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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!

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

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

World of Dance Championship 2015 -Saturday 18th July.

Miriam Combs on July 10, 2015

World of Dance Championship 2015 -Saturday 18th July.

Saturday 18th July 7.30pm @ Phoenix Dance Studio

Tickets $25- includes free drink on arrival.
We are licensed – drinks available at the bar.
Beginner Group Class- 7.30pm
Great music all night to have everyone up dancing.

Bookings contact Tom: 0404 842 830

Our biggest evening of dancing is almost here! This Saturday the cream of Melbourne’s dancers go head to head in the most challenging dance off around. It is the Phoenix Dance Studio World of Dance Championship 2015!

All the entrants have been working very hard putting the finishing touches to their routines. On Saturday 18th July they will perform Mambo, Foxtrot, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Rumba, Samba & Ballroom Tango routines all specially choreographed for the event. The winner will receive $1000 cash and the title of “Phoenix Dance Studio World of Dance Champion 2015”.

There will also be plenty of chances throughout the evening for everyone to get up and dance all your favourite styles. It’s going to be a great night so if you haven’t got your tickets sorted out yet then contact the studio right away so you don’t miss out!

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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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…

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