Thursday Classes: 2018

Dates and Times

Classes run from 7:30 to 9:30pm most Thursdays during school term time. We often have a small ball at or near the end of term.

• Term 1, 2018: Feb 8 - April 12 (10 classes)
• Term 2: May 3 - July 5 (10 classes)
• Term 3: July 26 - Sept 27 (10 classes)
• Term 4: Oct 18 - Dec 13 (9 classes)

Cost

• REGULAR: $10 per class, paying for the term as a block
• CASUAL: $10 for the first class each term, then $15 per class thereafter (but only pay for classes you attend)
• other options (e.g. fornightly, or partial term) by negotiation.

Class content

I always appreciate suggestions and requests.

7:30-8:30 - Open Class

I teach to include everyone present, no matter your level of experience or skill, or physical ability. All are welcome: you don't need any special skills, special shoes or special clothes, and you don't need to come with a partner.

8:40-9:30 - Advanced Class

At 8:30 we take a short break, then until 9:30 it's a more advanced class.

Most of the time, everyone is welcome to watch, and to participate if they feel like a challenge ... but it's aimed at the most experienced dancers (some of whom have been doing this for many years). Sometimes it will be a reconstruction session (for my benefit) or a rehearsal for Capriol (my semi-professional performance troupe).

Mini-ball

Now and then we have an evening of social dancing, instead of a formal class. It's a chance to use the material we've learned in a relaxed social atmosphere. Usually each dancer will get to choose at least one dance, so everyone gets their favourites; or we'll run through everything we've done in the past term. Sometimes we even have live music! Optional extras: dressing in period costume, bringing a plate of nibbles to share.

Live Music

On some evenings I invite some of our excellent local dance-musicians to practice playing live for dancers.

Venue

Avondale Lions Hall
1630 Great North Road
Corner of Great North Road and Blockhouse Bay Road.

Parking: behind the building - turn into the carpark from Great North Road.

Bus: stop at 1666 Great North Road is used by routes 113, 115, 135, 136, 153, 154, N13. There are North-bound and South-bound bus-stops on both Great North Road and Blockhouse Bay Road within about 100m of the hall.

Entry: come in by the back door - through the car-park and up the ramp

Facilities: The venue has a small kitchen and urn. Feel free to bring a tea-bag or three, or a snack. There are glasses, plates, etc. There are toilets and changing space. No special shoes needed.

Cancellations - yours and mine

Occasionally I ask one of my most experienced students to run a class for me, if I'm unwell or out of town.  If I need to cancel a class I post a notice here, contact regulars by email or text, and refund any class-fees paid in advance.

Regulars: let me know if you're not coming, please (email or text).

Casual students: let me know if you are coming, if possible (email or text)

If I know who to expect on Thursday morning I can plan a class that suits everyone.

Contact

You can contact me by email, or on 0272 282 977.