As the Dancer Turns...
/SATURDAY, MARCH 7th, 2020!!!!!
Hello to our Dance Family!
Welcome to Phil Adams' & Mindia Robin's Newsletter: "As the Dancer Turns..."
Time to take another spin with this uplifting issue.
Soap Opera Snippets
A Day in the Life of...
Photo Credit: Tom Hickey
NEW STUFF!
ALMOST SPRING GREETINGS...
Btw, sorry for the late newsletter; we had some unexpected delays, including server issues with Constant Contact.
The fun pic above was taken by Tom Hickey; we were guest instructors at CCR Dance in OC. Thanks Laurie! Good thing I made Phil wear my heart glasses... they looked almost as good as the Valentine/Witch Hat that I made. Is it trending yet? Lol.
Also Phil & I had a Valentine Dance at Elks on Feb. 13th with over 100 peeps. Thanks everyone. We had a record high in Intermediate class of 43 peeps. And thanks to the secret admirer who asked me to pass out roses to ALL of the ladies that night wow! But I enjoyed taking the credit Lol.
Speaking of parties...
CAKES ARE READY FOR TONIGHT LOL!
TODAY: MARCH 7th, 2020: 1st SATURDAY CELEBRATING PHIL... TEACHING DANCE 40 YEARS! WORKSHOP & DANCE EVENT! South Bay Dance Center in Lomita (Ages 18 & up.)
Join us for our fun, monthly event. Usually 150 to 200 dancers come out to share their passion. COUNTRY 2-STEP, NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP, & WEST COAST SWING WORKSHOPS (must be at least Intermediate level), followed by SOCIAL DANCING! Private lessons may be available from 4 to 7pm. See link above (1st Saturday Monthly Event) for details. Ages 18 & up.
***VENUE UPDATES***
Management has requested some changes. We will be using only the back door entrance after 6pm, so try & park in the bigger back lot. We do hire our own security guard every month from 9pm to 1am. So they keep an eye on things. Gives us peace of mind.
Also we want to have an alcohol/drug free event. We always have safety as a priority.
VENUE LOCATION:
South Bay Dance Center
Savers Plaza, behind O'Reilly Auto Parts
24817 S. Western Ave., (cross street is Lomita Blvd.)
Lomita, CA 90717
FREE PARKING: IMPORTANT UPDATE ***Best to park behind the studio in the bigger lot. After 6pm, only the back door entrance will be open to come into the ballroom. ***
See link above for printable flyer.
***SAVE THE DATES***
UPCOMING 1st SATURDAYS: APRIL 4th: Celebrating Mindia's 100th Newsletter!
MAY 2nd & JUNE 6th, 2020. 1st SATURDAY WORKSHOP VIDEOS
Here are the videos from our last two monthly events. Thanks to videographer Steve Stingley. And to all of the students who make it so great!
FEBRUARY 1 st, 2020
CORONAVIRUS/HEALTH CONCERNS
As with many of you, Phil & I have had growing concerns about the Coronavirus; we have a huge responsibility with our precious dance family. We have been keeping very informed, through many sources. We have been checking in to see what other event directors & teachers are doing in our community. We have already taken many steps to help lower risks, in the hopes to keep us all healthy.
1. As noted, we are staying on top of daily updates, to make the best decisions.
2. We are cleaning/disinfecting tables, doorknobs, surfaces etc. at venues where we teach. We do the extra cleaning before people arrive, each day.
3. We are asking that people use our hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) as soon as they sign in. We also put hand sanitizers out at different stations & tables. Also please go to the bathroom frequently to wash your hands for 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, & mouth.
4. We will have a box of sanitary gloves out, in case anyone wants a pair. We will have our cake servers wearing them.
5. We are using throw away plastic table cloths for now.
6. We are providing back-up soap & paper towels for bathrooms, in case the venues run out.
7. We have transitioned to individually wrapped snacks, for less germs.
8. We need everyone's help to help each other. If you are not feeling well, may be sick, or have been within 6 feet of anyone who may have the virus, you are loved but you are not welcome at our dance event. Please stay home & take great care of yourself. This goes for any flu or contagious health issue.
9. If you have traveled recently to any of the countries having outbreaks, please wait at least 14 days upon return, before joining us to dance.
LET'S GET THROUGH THIS TOGETHER, WITH LOTS OF TLC FOR OURSELVES & EACH OTHER. XO.
PHIL'S MONTHLY SUNDAY WORKSHOP: MARCH 15th
Intermediate WCS: Hitting the Breaks/Musicality
TIME: 12 to 2pm
COST: $25 per person (No partner needed; must no basics.)
VENUE: IM Dance Happy Studio
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
HOLIDAY POUNDS FOLLOW-UP
Since last month's stories about gaining weight for Phil & I, people have now been commenting that Phil looks like he has lost weight. But maybe that's because I gained weight, & he just appears to be thinner Lol. Also I had a breakthrough & realized my weight gain was probably muscle weight, since I had been dancing more, & working out harder.
MARCH 20th to the 22nd: HIGH DESERT DANCE CLASSIC
Come to this fun event. Phil is Head Judge. Event Director Lisa Sandoval. For more info: www.HighDesertDanceClassic.com.
APRIL 16th through 20th: RESERVED SEATS AT OUR TABLES, CITY OF ANGELS SWING DANCE EVENT (Hilton LAX, Los Angeles).
Join us at this fun swing event... Phil is the Head Judge. There will be workshops, competitions, & social dancing. We have reserved seats at a few tables, if you want to sit with us. Go on the website, purchase a three-day event pass, & reserve a table seat under Phil and Mindia. www.CityofAngelsSwing.com
NOTE: NO CLASSES/DANCING
for us at Westchester Elks on Thursday, April 16th; we will be at the City of Angels Lol.
DANCE TEAM NEW ROUTINE & PAST PERFORMANCE!
We have started a brand new routine; so excited! Please let us know if interested in joining. This is an ideal time to begin. Phil & I are inspired with some choreography ideas from our chosen song. Thanks to Dario for suggesting the tune. Here is our Team's most recent performance at 1st Saturday, June 1st. Thanks to Steve Stingley for the video. BRAVO DANCERS!
CALL YOU OUT!
Here is where we get to pick on our readers, instead of each other Lol.
A few weeks ago while I was teaching Advanced WCS class at Elks... we all heard a screaming woman at the front sign in desk omg! Phil was out there with Frank & Linda. Yes... it was Linda screeching. Because Phil had just told her & Frank that the main reason why we had bigger turnouts at Elks lately was due to Frank being front & center of the new promo video for our FB invite. Call you out, Linda! We still love you.
TUNE-UP YOUR PLAYLIST!
We want to share with you our favorite songs!
MINDIA'S SONG PICK
"Nice to Meet Ya" by Meghan Trainor & Nicki Minaj
PHIL'S SONG PICK
"Underdog" by Alicia Keys
ONGOING STUFF!
FB GROUP UPDATE WOO HOO! SOUTH BAY INTERNATIONAL RALLY WEST COAST SWING HAS BEEN BORN.
After our 4th year of teaching & organizing performances for the International Rally (Flashmob) WCS, Phil & I created a new FB group for all of our posts. (With help from Justin. Thanks!) Please join the group for class & performance info etc. Please also help us spread the word about the new group.
OUR IMPROV EXHIBITION OF WEST COAST SWING...
PERFORMED AT THE SPRING BALL, HOSTED by SOUTH BAY DANCE CLUB on MAY 18th, 2018 (Ayres Hotel)!
Thanks so much to Linda & Marie for inviting us to perform at their fun, classy event. Thanks so much to Mike Lucek for the video! More videos & pics are on our FB.
PRIVATE LESSONS!
Private lessons may be available with Phil or myself. You will have fun, & learn stuff too! Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays. Various venues. Let us know if interested. Privates may also be split between 2 to 4 people (maybe more). Ask for the $5 discount per DVD when you schedule.
PROMO & ADVERTISING HELPERS!
If anybody wants to help us with promoting & advertising resources, please let us know.
JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY
At WESTCHESTER ELKS LODGE in Playa Del Rey for WEST COAST SWING CLASSES & DANCING! (No outside beverages please.) Ages 21 & up. See link above.
GREAT: Classes, dancing, music, big floor, & of course people! Also has AC & free parking! Ages 21 & up. See Thursday Classes Elks link above for info. PHIL & I NOW TEACH ALL LEVELS of WEST COAST SWING classes & DJ EVERY WEEK! (Click on link above for details.) We usually get between 70 & 90 people every Thursday... It has been a fun night every week.
LOCATION:
Westchester Elks Lodge
8025 West Manchester Avenue,
Playa Del Rey, 90293
PARKING: FREE lot behind the lodge; enter the building through the door w/ "Elks" sign; enter from the parking lot.
DANCE DVDs!
We have two DVDs available, Beginner & Intermediate WCS. You can purchase them with a credit card in person (cash or check is fine also), or through our web store! More info about payment & options under Highlights.
PUNCH CARDS
We have punch cards available for purchase: ten classes for $100 w/ the eleventh class FREE! Punch cards do not expire. We do take credit cards in person or through our web-store.
Highlights... Takin' Care of Business
*DANCE DVD'S!: Payment & Options: Dance DVSs are $35 each (plus tax if credit card payment). Credit card payments are available in person, (or cash or check in person is fine also), or through our web store. If order your DVDs through our website, you have the option to click the "pick up at class" option (to avoid shipping charges), or you can have them shipped.
* Please add our joint business e-mail to your contact/address book, to avoid Spam difficulties: info@PhilAndMindiaDance.com Please use this contact for any future communications.
* All of our classes are drop-in (some do run in a series). No partner needed for any of our classes. No prior dance experience needed for Beginner classes. Two left feet are welcomed; we will introduce you to your right foot! (Phil wanted credit for that last comment.)
* Once you have moved up from our Beginner level classes to Intermediate and then later Advanced, you are welcome to continue taking our Beginner classes for FREE! We want to encourage you to continue working on your basics; that is most important to develop a strong foundation. The best dancers usually are the ones who have worked on their basics for years. When you keep taking Beginner classes, you are also helping the new students to progress faster, since they get to rotate & dance with more experienced dancers.
We hope that you have enjoyed this episode of "As the Dancer Turns..." I know that we have! Stay tuned for more entertaining issues.
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Hope to see you dancing soon,
Mindia :-))) ..... & Phil