Friday Social October 7th,

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At the Party

Once again, join us for a great night out at our monthly Social dance. Invite your friends to share this great night with us. We know it is the best dance party in town, but please do not keep it a secret. . Join us for three dance lessons in Merengue, Tango and Cha Cha prior to the Social commencing 6:30pm, 7:00 and 7:30pm. Non stop Latin, Street Latin and Ballroom dance music.

Friday Social Dance – Sept. 2nd

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At Friday's SocialAnother great Night with a non stop Latin, Street Latin and Ballroom dance music. Salsa and Cha Cha dance lessons prior to the Social commencing 6.30pm. Organize a group or come on your own for a great night out. We know it is the best dance party in town, but please do not keep it a secret. Invite your friends to share this great night with us!

August Social Dance

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Hello Everyone,

Please, Darling Get upOur next Social Dance will be held on Friday, 5th of August. Don’t miss out on this great party with the best Italian DJ in town, Roberta Belusconi. As usual, there will be 3 dance lessons prior to the Party commencing at 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30pm. Bring your friends and reletives, so they also can learn some essential figures in Cha Cha, Mambo and Samba and have a great night out.

Hope to see you all and of course  you don’t have to keep it secret.

Wishing you another great month  of dancing,

Edward Lipski

Retro Dance June 2011 Newsletter

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JUNE 2011- Issue 39

Hello dear friends!

Welcome to the Retro Dance June 2011 Newsletter!

The Importance of Rhythm

How to learn to dance to the beat.

Whether you can sing or not it has nothing to do with the ability to keep time to music. If you can tap to the beat with your fingers or your foot, that’s already enough to enjoy dancing.

Many people falsely believe that some are born with a natural sense of rhythm. Even if there was any scientific evidence to confirm this thinking, exposure to music during our life as well as the type of sports and activities we performed during our early years play more important role in developing a good sense of rhythm.

Most of good dancers are total musical illiterates and don’t know one note from another but they can easily keep time.

It is important to understand that dancers do not follow the melody or the tune of the song. The speed or the count of the dance is determined by the beat or tempo of the music.

If you are in one of the small group of people who struggle on the dance floor (providing you realise your weakness) and can hardly get the second dance with the same partner here are some easy and simple ways to improve your sense of rhythm:

1.       If you are already on the dance floor and are not sure when to start “When in Rome do as The Romans do”, simply look around and follow “the crowd”.
metronome
2.       One of the best and easy ways to start is to listen to your favourite song. It is usually much easier to feel the underlying tempo, beat or the pulse. Try to isolate a drum or any other base leading instrument which usually carry the beat and acts like a metronome for both, the other members of the band and the dancers. If you still find it difficult to hear the beat then close your eyes and try to imagine a drummer hitting the drum with his foot pedal. You should be able to hear a soft “boom” which indicates each beat and accentuates the tempo. This accentuated beat is the one you need to distinguish to be able to keep time to music.

3.       If you still need more help, the next things to do is stand next to a speaker and place your upper part of your hand gently on the base section and feel the vibration.  You should be able to feel a stronger vibration with every accentuated beat.
foot tapping
4.       Next, try beating time with your foot on the floor and in the next stage add tapping a table at the same time with your free hand. Try various types of music starting with Waltz, Tango, Rumba or any other song with a heavy beat.

5.       Once you are able to tap to any music, try walking to the music, taking one step to each beat.
I can assure you that in no time your sense of rhythm will improve dramatically so will your popularity on the dance floor.

Good luck and happy practice!

Edward

Retro Dance monthly Social Dance

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Title: Retro Dance monthly Social Dance
Location: Randwick Labor Club, 135 Alison Rd, Randwick NSW
Link out: Click here
Description: Three half hour dance lessons in Jive V. Waltz and Mambo commencing, 6:30pm, 7:00pm and 7:30pm followed by fabulous international selection of Street Latin, Latin and Ballroom dance music from 8:00pm until 12am. Great venue with a large dance floor, bar and spectacular City views.
Join us for great night out. Meet lots of friendly and happy people.
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2011/06/03
End Time: 23:55

Retro Dance April 2011 Newsletter

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Hello Dear Friends! 

Welcome to the Retro Dance April 2011 Newsletter!

Friday Social Dance Program

Important:
The next PARTY is on FRIDAY 13th MAY 2011
Get your BLACK & WHITE CLOTHES to challenge the myth!

Once more, come and enjoy our Dance Party with your friends to practice your new skills and get dance lessons on Samba, Merengue and Cha Cha!

Friday Dance Party: 8pm – 12am
Randwick Labor Club
Lessons:
6:30 pm, 7,00 pm, 7:30 pm
Entry:
$20 including lessons

Dance Class Timetable

Monday
Randwick Labor Club
135 Alison Rd
Intermediate I – 7:00 pm – 7:55 pm
Intermediate II – 8:00 pm – 8:55 pm 

Wednesday
Club Bondi Junction
1 Gray Street, Bondi Junction
Advanced – 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Starting 4th May
Beginners – 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Beginners – 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm

 

Want to become a great leader/follower?

dance couple

Changing partners is the answer!
Every time we start a new dance class we try to explain the importance of dancing with many partners. There will however always be students who think that dancing with the same partner will help them to learn better. The reality is that almost without an exception every couple who insist on dancing with the same partner becomes one of the worst in the class.You cannot become a good dancer by dancing with just one partner. By dancing only with one partner, you will become good at dancing with each other with all the mistakes and bad habits that become “correct” for you. While there is no question that dancing with a better partner will make you “look” good, it is not the best way to improve lead/follow skills. Your lead and follow skills will gradually “deteriorate”, because you’re not working them very hard. After some months without exposure to other partners, especially beginners, you may be surprised to find that you can’t dance with them very well, even though they seem to do okay with other beginners. You can improve your styling by dancing with more experienced, but you learn how to lead/follow better by dancing with less experienced partners. It is easy to lead/follow a great dancer. All your weaknesses as a leader/follower show up with the beginner. Dancing with poor to average leader/follower is a good reality check. If you find it hard to lead a less experienced person it is usually a signal that your leading skills need some more work.

dance ball

Do You remember this?
The Grand Ball
What a night!
“…After months of hard work, a few sleepless nights
and five show cancellations – It happened!
More than 400 people attended the Ball. It was
a great night! To see you all dressed up like
Hollywood Stars and dance like Fred and Ginger
it was an unforgettable experience. It is a pity the
rest of the 19,000 students we’ve taught over
the last 20 years missed out on this great Retro
reunion….”

Well, 5 more years have passed since that memorable night and it is time again to celebrate another mile stone in Retro Dance’s Life.

In May 2011, Retro Dance will be celebrating it’s 25! Birthday, what makes us one of Sydney’s oldest dance schools.
By now we’ve taught more than 23,000 people. For many we have change their lives forever. Some found many new friends, some learnt a new skill and quite a few found their life partners. At least 34 couples, who met at Retro Dance are still happily married.
Currently we are looking for a suitable venue to organize a ball at the beginning of June, 2011.
We would greatly appreciate your help in promoting this great event among all of your friends and especially those who have attended Retro Dance classes in the past
It would be a great pleasure to see many of our past students at this great 25th Birthday celebration.

Hope to see you all at tomorrow’s Social dance at Randwick,

Happy dancing!
Edward and Tamya

 
Passionate Tango

Friday Social, 8th of April

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Passionate TangoHello Everyone,

hope you do remember that due to another function held by RLC, our April Social will be held on Friday, 8th of April instead of the 1st.  Our March Social dance was a great success, so thank you All for your participation and promotion.

Hope to see you again at the April Social. As usual there will be 3 dance lessons prior to the Party commencing at 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30pm, so if you want to learn or brush up on Salsa, Merengue and Samba be there at 6:30pm.

And of course  you don’t have to keep it secret, tell all your friends so they too can have a great night out.

 Wishing you another great month  of dancing,

Edward Lipski

 P.S.

Due to a big wedding function held on the first Friday in May our Social will be held on Friday, 13th.

That's what I call a dip!

Friday Socials – Important change!

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That's what I call a dip!Hi Everyone,  

just a quick reminder about tomorrow’s (11th of March) Social Dance at Randwick Labor Club. Organize a group or come on your own and have a great night of fun and dancing. Join us for 3 dance classes before the party, commencing at 6.30, 7.00 and 7.30pm to brush up on your basics or just to socialize with other people.

Also, IMPORTANT message regarding our April and May socials: Due to two “Fat Greek Weddings” our regular Dance Parties will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month (April, 8th and May, 13th) instead of the 1st!!! 

Hope to see you All on the dance floor,

Wishing you another great dancing month,

Edward Lipski

New Beginners Dance Classes

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Salsa dance coupleExercise – Stay Fit – Socialize – Meet New People - Learn a New Skill 

Learn With or Without a Partner With Sydney’s Best Dance Teachers

Join new Beginners classes & learn the latest dances: Salsa, Samba, Tango, Cha Cha,  Merengue, Rumba & more… in a friendly and relaxing club atmosphere.       

You too, can be a Dance Star at your next Party! So, don’t miss out!

New 8 week Courses Commencing:       

Monday:         31th January at 7pm    Randwick Labor Club, 135 Alison Rd, Randwick

Wednesday:  2nd February at 7pm   Club Bondi Junction, 1 Gray St, Bondi Junction

 $130  Once a week*  (2 x 45min. lessons)     $150  Twice a week* (2 x 2 x 45min. lessons)    

*Both include Two Socials and up to 6 extra Lessons

 ☺ Private Tuition Available ☺ Bridal Dances – Choreography, Music and Parties                                                                     

Enrolments at:   info@retrodance.com.au    or in person on the night 

Happy New Year!

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Viva La Dolce Vita!Ready for a great N.Y.E party? We’re almost there. Have a great night!

We hope to see you all in New Year at our next Social Dance on Friday, 7th January at the Randwick Labor Club and than every first Friday of the month.

I’d like to thank you all for your great support in 2010 and wish you another wonderful, succesful and a very Happy New Year. 

Edward

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