Schedule
Social Dance Programs
"What dance class should I take?"
Let me assure you, the answer to your question is based on your individual background and interests.
"Have you ever danced before? Have you ever taken classes before? Where do you go dancing? Where would you like to go dancing?"
Most people say they want to feel confident and comfortable on the dance floor for whatever occassion and just have FUN! They don't want to have to sit out or decline an invitation to dance because they don't know how. They don't want to feel awkward when they do dance, and they certainly want to leave a good impression with their partner. (scroll down)
As a teacher for many years, I can confidently say the single most important facit of learning to dance with a partner is frame and connection.....as a social dancer, learning how to lead and follow will make all the difference in the world in your dance ability!
Any of the classes offered this term provide a wonderful foundation for the ongoing process of acquiring leading skills and/or following skills. It's not really how many moves you can do on the dance floor, its how you do them that counts. Remember, learning how to dance is a sequential skill building process. There is NO MAGIC WAND! So go ahead and make the decision to take the class that interests you the most. Talk to your teacher to determine a plan of action that will help you reach your goals.
Learn about Lead & Follow Skills!
Learn the secrets of good Ballroom dancing…
Frame, Connection, Technique, Style!
Level 1 Classes: Social Dance Program For the Beginner
Level 2 Classes: Social Dance Program For the Intermediate Dancer
Pick one or two or MORE of the classes listed on the calendar and JOIN US FOR FUN ON THE DANCE FLOOR!
Please note location of the classes, (some are held at StaverDanceSport, some are held at RiverRoad Parks & Rec.)
"Are you trying to decide which class would be best for you?"
Talk to Linda Staver personally!
Phone: 746-6268 or E-mail: elstaver1@aol.com
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February 2011
The following 22 activities take place during this month and are sorted by "name":Ballroom for Kids
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Feb 15 - Mar 8, 2011
- DoW:
- Tues
- Time:
- 5:30pm
- Level:
- 1 (ages 11-14)
- Taught By:
- Chrystee
Great Opportunity for kids to learn Mad Hot Ballroom! Learn how to dance with a partner. Students learn about ballroom dancing as a social skill, an artistic experience, and as athletic training. more »
Ballroom for Teens
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Feb 14 - Mar 4, 2011
- DoW:
- Mon
- Time:
- 5:30pm
- Level:
- 1 (Ages 14 - 18)
- Taught By:
- Chrystee
Explore the Fun of Ballroom dance!
Students learn Waltz, Fox trot, Tango, Swing, & Cha-Cha., Rumba... ! more »
Ballroom for Teens
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Jan 17 - Feb 7, 2011
- DoW:
- Mon
- Time:
- 6:00pm
- Level:
- 1 (Ages 14 - 18)
- Taught By:
- Chrystee
Explore the Fun of Ballroom dance!
Students learn Waltz, Fox trot, Tango, Swing, & Cha-Cha., Rumba... ! more »
Ballroom for Teens -2
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Jan 14 - Feb 4, 2011
- DoW:
- Fri
- Time:
- 5:30pm
- Level:
- 2 (Ages 14 - 18)
- Taught By:
- Chad
Explore the Fun of Ballroom dance!
Students learn Waltz, Fox trot, Tango, Swing, & Cha-Cha., Rumba... ! more »
Ballroom Sampler 1A
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Feb 4 - 25, 2011
- DoW:
- Fri
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Ed Staver
Best class for you, if you have never taken a dance class before. Basic introduction to variety of dance styles.... more »
Cha - Cha 1
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Jan 19 - Mar 9, 2011
- DoW:
- Wed
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Ed Staver
CHA - CHA! The most versatile of the Latin Dances....
Discover Cha-Cha like you've never imagined. Learn to dance to a variety of music styles! Ole' more »
Competition Team
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Jan 8 - May 21, 2011
- DoW:
- Sat
- Time:
- 10:30am
- Level:
- 1 (ages 11-18)
- Taught By:
- Chad Brooks
This is a training class for kids (ages 11-18) to develop technical skills and choreographies for showcase and competition........ more »
East Coast Swing 1
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Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2011
- DoW:
- Thu
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Level:
- 1
Do you want to swing, or rock and roll....... more »
East Coast Swing 2
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Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2011
- DoW:
- Thu
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Level:
- 2
Learn Hot Shot Moves......Look really good on the dance floor. more »
Fox Trot 1
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Jan 18 - Mar 8, 2011
- DoW:
- Tues
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Ed Staver
For the Social Dancer, Fox Trot is the most practical, most useable of all the ballroom dances ...... more »
Friday Night Drop In Class
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Jan 7 - Feb 25, 2011
- DoW:
- Fri
- Time:
- 8:30pm
- Level:
- All
- Taught By:
- StaverDanceSport Staff
Looking for something FUN to do on a Friday Night?
Try our Drop In Class and Friday Night Dance. more »
Night Club Two Step 1
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Jan 17 - Mar 7, 2011
- DoW:
- Mon
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Ed Staver
Night Club Two Step 1
For Beginner/Advanced Beginner. The most suave, elegant and romantic of the Dances....Discover the elegance of the dance, learn to move like you've never imagined. more »
Private Group
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Jan 4 - Jun 14, 2011
- DoW:
- Tues
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Level:
- 3
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
Private Group- Focus on all the elements of technique.
Emphasis is placed on refinement of movement, foot positions, footwork, posture, poise, floor craft, frame and connection, , alignment, amount of turn, sway, timing, rise and fall. more »
Rumba 1
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Feb 17 - Mar 10, 2011
- DoW:
- Thu
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Keri
Learn this highly stylized latin dance with Cuban motion technique that characterizes the "American" style. more »
Rumba 1
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Jan 19 - Mar 9, 2011
- DoW:
- Wed
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Ed Staver
Learn this highly stylized latin dance with Cuban motion technique that characterizes the "American" style. Also learn a variety of patterns that make you look "GOOD" on the dance floor. more »
Salsa 1
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Feb 3 - 24, 2011
- DoW:
- Thu
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Keri
Salsa For Beginners
This class is an introduction to basic salsa, learning a variety of patterns.
It’s FUN! It’s HOT! It’s What’s Happening on the Dance Floor!
Drop-Ins Welcome! more »
Sampler 1B
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Jan 7 - Mar 11, 2011
- DoW:
- Fri
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
Great choice for Beginners......This class will get you moving on the dance floor.....and having lots of FUN! more »
Teacher College - Smooth -A
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Feb 26 - Jun 18, 2011
- DoW:
- Sat
- Time:
- 12:30pm
- Level:
- Bronze
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
Looking for a new career? Enroll in the Ballroom Dance Teacher Training Program at Oregon Ballroom Dance Instructors College/ StaverDanceSport......
Become a Certified Professional Ballroom Dance Teacher! more »
Teacher Training Program Orientation
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Feb 5, 2011
- DoW:
- Sat
- Time:
- 1:00pm
- Level:
- American Smooth -A
- Taught By:
- Linda Staver
Tired of the same old GRIND? Looking for a career opportunity? Come to SPRING TERM ORIENTATION for the Oregon Ballroom Dance Teachers College..... more »
The Chocolate Ball
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Feb 12 - 13, 2011
- DoW:
- Sat
- Time:
- 7:30pm
- Level:
- All
Be Mine, Valentine! Valentine's Day is two days after our sweetest dance of the year!
The "Chocolate Party"
StaverDanceSport is having our annual "Chocolate Party" Dance and You Are All Invited! more »
Waltz 1
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Jan 18 - Mar 8, 2011
- DoW:
- Tues
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Level:
- 1 (For the Beginner)
- Taught By:
- Ed Staver
For the Beginner. Learn the basics to this traditional smooth ballroom dance. Develop confidence dancing with a partner so you look good and feel comfortable on the dance floor. more »
West Coast Swing 1
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Jan 17 - Mar 7, 2011
- DoW:
- Mon
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Level:
- 1
- Taught By:
- Ed Staver
West Coast Swing the "swing dance that's danced in the slot" and is the sassiest of all the swings with lots of fun patterns. more »
