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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.

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.

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!

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…

Flashmob

Miriam Combs on March 23, 2015

Flashmob

It took a wee while but here it is at last. Footage from the first of the two flashmobs performed on Bridge Road on Sunday 1st March.

Thanks to everyone who came to practice on the Saturday mornings throughout February and then got up and danced their way down the street! You were all awesome guys!