Monday, June 16, 2014

Couples, Fill Your Summer with FUN and Dance!

Is summer stressing you out? The kids are out of school and home all day. It is hot as heck outside and outdoor activities are just not the same. You need an escape, something just for you! You and your sweetie should carve out some alone time and take dance lessons. Not only is it an excellent indoor activity for these hot months, but you can relieve stress and take a load off while enjoying adult time with your partner!

We have many options for busy parents here at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ. Our couples’ group dance classes are a great way to learn the basics in Country Two Step, Salsa, Country Swing, and Jitterbug Swing. Each dance has its own class which meets once a week for four weeks. These classes are progressive in the way that our experienced Swango Styles instructors will build on what you have learned each week, adding new moves and combinations every class. Even if it’s only for one night a week, dance classes for two are a great way to get some alone time with other adults in a fun, relaxing environment. You can spend time with each other and improve your communication skills and even add some romance. What’s not to love about all that??

Besides group classes, we also offer private dance lessons. We have an excellent staff of instructors who personalize each and every lesson for every student, depending on their goals and learning style. If you just want to let loose and relax while taking a break from the kids, your instructor will be sure to make that a goal of your program. If more romance and strengthening your bond with each other is what you need, then your instructor can create an environment for that to happen! Private dance lessons are the best way to learn as quickly and efficiently as possible, while reaping the maximum benefits of learning to dance.

Does taking time for yourself and learning to dance sound like just what you need this summer? Take a break from the heat and the kids and join in on the fun happening at Dance FX Studios! If group classes seem like they would fit perfectly into your busy life, register you and your partner for any of our 4 week progressive classes for just $75 today. The next round of 4 week classes begin July 7th, 2014.   Classes will include Country Two Step on Mondays, Salsa on Tuesdays, Country Swing on Wednesdays, and Jitterbug Swing on Thursdays. The fun starts at 7 pm! 

If you’d like to make an investment in yourself and your partner, try our Introductory Offer to begin your to becoming a confident social dancer. For $40, you can discuss what you want to get out of learning to dance and what your goals are and get out on the floor and begin the learning process. We are available for Introductory lessons by appointment from noon to 8 pm Monday through Friday and from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. Call us today, you deserve it!

Friday, June 6, 2014

Swing Dancing in AZ!

Swing dancing is an extremely versatile type of dance with more than twenty variations that can be danced to an impressive range of music. Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ has been teaching Arizonans how to Swing dance since 2001. We offer a wide variety of Swing dance types that you can enjoy to your favorite type of music, from Country Swing to Big Band! We have put together a list of a few types and songs that you can dance them to. Look through this list and chances are you’ll find a song you like! Once you do, come on in for an Introductory Swing dance lesson and discover how much FUN you've been missing!

Country Swing
1. Stuck Like Glue – Sugarland
2. Firecracker – Josh Turner
3. Don’t Rock the Jukebox – Alan Jackson
4. She Lays it on the Line – George Straight
5. Barefoot Blue Jean Night – Jake Owen

East Coast Swing (Triple Time)
1. All I do is Dream of You – Michael Buble
2. Only The Good Die Young – Billy Joel
3. What is This Thing Called Love? – Django’s Discovery
4. Let’s Groove Tonight – Earth, Wind and Fire
5. Please, Mr. Postman – The Marvelettes

East Coast Swing (Jitterbug)
1. Crazy Little Thing Called Love – The Brian Setzer Orchestra
2. If I had a Million Dollars – Barenaked Ladies
3. The Longest Time – Billy Joel
4. Mmbop – The Hansen Brothers
5. 59 – Brian Setzer

West Coast Swing
1. Born Under a Bad Sign – Albert King
2. Sign, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
3. Sign Your Name – Sheryl Crow
4. Free – Seal
5. Push – Enrique Iglesias, Lil Wayne

Lindy Hop
1. Hep Cat Johnny – HB Radke
2. I Found a Million Dollars – Lindy Mills Brothers
3. More Than Ever – Red Norvo
4. Tuxedo Junction – Walter Weeman’s Brass and Singers
5. Fly me to the Moon – King of Swing Orchestra

Did you find some Swing dance music that you like? Come on in and try out the Swing for yourself! As mentioned above, Dance FX Studios' Introductory Offer is the perfect way to explore the excitement of social dancing and see how much it can do for you.  Enjoy an hour of Swing dancing in a private lesson or come try out our 4-week Couple's Swing dance classes! Either way, once you begin, you will wonder why you didn't start sooner.