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Welcome to Joyfuldancing.com!
Past Classes
If you see something you
are interested in, give me a call or send email
Dancing with Parkinson's Tuesdays,
3:30-4:45 March 24th through August 11th. Come join
us in this joyful dance program designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease. This special program is
sponsored by the Connecticut Parkinson’s Working Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and supporting
those with Parkinson’s disease. This program is free for anyone with Parkinson’s, and their care partner. No previous dance experience is needed!
All ability levels welcomed and encouraged. Preregistration is
not required; please drop in at any time. A family member or carepartner is encouraged to join
us too. Just bring your “two left feet” and a willingness to try something new.
Contacts: Connecticut Parkinson’s
Working Group: Jackie Dorwin 203-453-2655 CPWG email: Website _______________________ Dance Instructor: Katie Tranzillo
203-915-9371 ___________________ Location: Vinnie’s Jump and Jive 424 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 860-347-6971, ext 3777
Dance, Laughter, and Mindful Movement Sunday, September 28th 12:00-3:30
Increase your joy while you release stress. Come for
a day of dance, laughter and mindful movement! We will access peace and pleasure through Laughter Yoga, Alexander Technique
and Kripalu YogaDance®. Come try something new! $30/day, $12/workshop Revive
Wellness Center Studio 869
Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515 Check here for detailed descriptions of workshops. Or contact our certified instructors: Michaela Hauser-Wagner, Alexander Technique, 203-271-3525. Katie Tranzillo, Kripalu YogaDance, 203-915-9371. Mylène Poitras, Laughter Yoga, 860-538-4724.
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Shake Your
Soul A Kripalu YogaDance® experience Shake Your Soul is a dynamic dance class based on a holistic
approach to movement, dance, and fitness. In our joyful group, you discover authentic movement in yourself, a variety of movements
to explore, and exciting world music.
No experience necessary. People of all ages and levels of movement experience have fun!
Come dance with us! Feel recharged in body,
mind, heart, and spirit!
THIRD THURSDAYS IN NEW HAVEN No classes for July and August! 7:30
- 8:30 pm $10/class (Drop ins welcome!)
Revive Wellness
Center Studio 869 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT 06515
(If you can't find parking on street, use public lot
one block west, corner of Blake St.)
THE CONNECTICUT SWING DANCE SOCIETY PRESENTS: It’s All Swing! Come explore the wide world of swing dance with us, with this swing
sampler of classes. You’ll get solid intro lessons in Basic Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Blues (in that order).
Have you seen people at a dance doing something that looked different and fun? This is your opportunity to get a taste of
these fabulous dances. You’ll learn enough in each class to use at your next dance. No partner or prior experience necessary.
This series is appropriate for beginners as well as for experienced dancers who want to try a new role or new swing dance
styles. Instructor: Katie Tranzillo
Wednesdays, January 14, 21, Monday January 26 (makeup for 1/7) Wednesday
January 28 6:30 – 7:45 Lines, Circles and Social Games Want to learn the Shim Sham? The Jitterbug Stroll? Participate in
Big Apple Circles, Jams, Snowballs and Steal dances? Not only are these fun social activities that get everyone dancing, the
moves and the movements can often be used in partner dancing! We’ll break down the steps to these dances to be clear
and accessible. Appropriate for beginners; no prior experience necessary. Also good for experienced dancers who want a review.
This series is perfect for people who like to learn in a class rather than learning “on the floor”. Instructor: Katie Tranzillo
Wednesdays, January 14, 21 Monday, January
26 (makeup for 1/7) Wednesday January 28 8:00 – 9:15 No
partner or prior experience necessary! ECA, 55 Audubon St, New Haven
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Beginner’s Swing! Tuesdays in November This is where it all begins. Learn the fun, playful dance style that is simple, popular
and danced to a variety of swing and jazz music. Sometimes referred to as East Coast Swing or Jitterbug, you’ll learn
basic 6 count and a few 8 count patterns, how to dance with a partner, and how to move like a swing dancer. Appropriate for total beginners, as well as for those with some
experience who want to be more comfortable with the basics, and even for those who want to try the opposite role! A great
foundation for those continuing with swing or considering other dance styles. After class, the dance at Vinnie's, from 8:00-11:00, is included for free. You’ll
learn enough in class to take it right onto the floor! 7:00-8:00 pm, $40 for series Instruction
provided by Katie Tranzillo
Vinnie’s Jump and Jive:
860-347-6971,
ext 3777 www.vinniesjumpandjive.com
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It’s All Swing! Tuesdays in June Come explore the wide
world of swing dance with us, with this swing sampler of classes. In this series, you’ll get solid intro lessons in
West Coast Swing, Collegiate Shag, Blues and Performance Swing (in that order). Perhaps you’ve seen people doing something
at a dance that looked exciting and different? This is your opportunity to get a taste of these fabulous dances. After class,
the dance at Vinnie’s is included for free! We’ll coordinate with the DJ at that evening’s dance to play
a few tunes for that style. You’ll learn enough in class to take it right onto the floor! Instruction provided by Katie
Tranzillo, with special guest instructors for Shag, Scott and Amabel from Providence, RI. This series is appropriate for beginners
and for experienced dancers who want to try something new. $12/class, $40 for series June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2008 7:00-8:00 pm For more information: Vinnie’s: 860-347-6971, ext 3777
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"Put the Groove in Your Moves: Technique and Styling
for Swing Dancers" Every Tuesday
in May, 7:00-8:00 This
intermediate/advanced swing dance series focuses on principles of movement and dance, increasing your repetoire, and how to
move beyond patterns and moves to bring greater variety and authenticity to your swing dance. Appropriate for any experienced
dancer, new material each week. $12/class,
$40/series. Includes free dance afterwards! Classes at the Green Street Arts Center. Dance at Vinnie's Jump and Jive,
Middletown, CT. Call Katie
Tranzillo: 203-915-9371 or check www.vinniesjumpandjive.com
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Celebrating Women's Creativity
At the 14th annual Women's Creativity
Conference at Quinnipiac University on Saturday, March 1st. Join
us for a great day of speakers and workshops, including a Shake
Your Soul dance workshop at 2:45. The entire day is only $30 in advance! Information and conference brochure is here: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x3437.xml
Or call 203-582-8954 to register.
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Whenever I can, I try to offer a "swing
snippet" at Vinnie's Jump and Jive at their Tuesday night dance (free), or teach the swing dance class before some
of our local dances, such as at Vinnie's or CSDS, (often free with admission). Come dance with us!
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**New swing and movement classes are in being planned with FairWestSwings in Weston. We're looking at May 17th. Details
soon!**
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