DANCESTION is all about teaching and learning BALLROOM DANCING
So what is all this buzz about ballroom dancing? There is certainly a resurgence of interest in ballroom dancing both as a sport/competition dancing as well as a social activity. Here at Dancesation we are only concentrating on ballroom dancing as a social activity, more precisely on teaching beginning ballroom dancing. We are making the learning easy and fun. Our objective is to give our learners the confidence to go on the dance floor and have a good time. There is simply no other physical, mental and social activity that would give us the benefits and pleasure that ballroom dancing can give.
Classes Offered
The least expensive way of learning how to dance is through group lessons. Depending on the venue (location) and number of learners in the group, the cost to attend is from $5.00 to $10.00 per person. All group lessons are "pay-as-you-go" i.e. no need to buy packages of lessons. Group lessons are conducted by George and Miriam.
We offer private lessons at the very reasonable cost of $40.00 for a full hour of instruction (reasonable when compared to the $75.00 and up for a 45 minutes lesson charged by professional teachers). Private lessons can be given by George alone when teaching one or two ladies, and given by both George and Miriam when teaching a couple or two gentlemen.
We also offer instruction for special occasions as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceaneras, Sweet Sixteens, Weddings, etc. These could range from a private lesson for two or four people to a group lesson for up to 20 yougsters to teach them a routine (we did this once for a Quinceanera celebration).
What Do We Teach
We teach all the traditional ballroom dances:
- Waltz
- Foxtrot
- Cha-Cha
- Rumba
- Swing (East Coast and West Coast)
- Tango
We also teach
- Hustle
- Merengue
- Night Club Two Step
- Salsa
How do we teach
We teach differently than the great majority of dance teachers. Perhaps this is due to George's background (he has a doctoral degree in teaching).When we teach, we do not line up ladies on one side and gentlemen on opposite side. Instead, participants form a circle. George and Miriam demonstrate the step (pattern) a few times, from different angles. Then they break down the pattern in 2-4 parts depending on the level of difficulty. If needed, they also demonstrate the pattern in slow motion. Then the music is turned on and participants are asked to start executing the pattern. George and Miriam circulate among participants and individually help a person or couple if they have difficulty executing the pattern.
This method of teaching turned out to be very successful in the past 15 years no matter the venue: at senior centers, at ballroom clubs or on cruise ships. Participants will learn. We guarantee it!
About Us
DANCESATION: Where learning ballroom dancing is guaranteed!
Little more about us
Do you feel embarassed you cannot dance? Are you affraid to get on the dance floor? Well, never fear... Dancesation is here! Do you think you have two left feet? Does frustration makes you cry? Well, no need to fear... Dancesation is here!
Yes, George and Miriam are here for you. Their only hobby is ballroom dancing.They strongly believe in their mission to make ballroom dancing an enjoyable activity for teenagers and adults of all ages. Their objective is to create a non-threatening, encouraging and easegoing environment for learning. Their patience and dedication to teaching the beginners has brought them the love and respect of hundreds of learners.
Your Teachers
George
With extensive experience in teaching young students a foreign language, teaching physicians how to teach and earning a doctoral degree in education (Ed.D.) George is an accomplished teacher. Add to this a passion for ballroom dancing, thirty years of dancing and fifteen years of teaching ballroom dancing it is no wonder that he has built a reputation for being a devoted, patient and gifted teacher. He spends a good deal of time in helping gentlemen to learn the patterns and, more importantly, to teach them how to lead.
Miriam
After 43 years of marriage and 30 years of dancing together, Miriam is much more than a dance or teaching partner to George. They know how to tease each other on the floor adding some humor and putting the learners at ease. Miriam makes at easy for ladies to learn the patterns by patiently demonstrating each move in front of the group as well as working individually with a lady if needed.
Gallery
Testimonials
Articles
The Many Health Benefits of Dancing
by Berkeley Wellness
This is a must read for those who just contemplate starting to dance as well as those who are already hooked on dancing.
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