November Class information

Sunday Class:

Waltz Class 5:00 to 5:30   The name of the waltz is taken from the Italian 'volver' - to turn, or revolve. It was an outgrowth of the landler, a country dance in three-quarter time, and replaced the heavy hopping and jumping movements with more polished and graceful gliding.  It has not always been the prestigious dance it is today. It was rural people who first found these whirling steps so appealing. And so, the waltz originally was decidedly low-brow and provincial. In those days, there was something unsavory about a woman being gripped in a man's embrace while whirling around the dance floor.  Join Chris Bailey to learn some wonderful social Bronze/Box Waltz done with rise and fall (rise and fall is an essential part of waltz).  This is a Beginner Waltz class.  $5 per person.

Salsa 7:30 to 8:30  Salsa's roots are Cuban, but salsa is open to improvisation and thus it is continuously evolving. Dance styles are associated with the original geographic areas that developed them. There are often devotees of each of these styles outside of their home territory. Characteristics that may identify a style include: foot patterns, body rolls and movements, turns and figures, attitude, dance influences, and the way that partners hold each other. The point in a musical bar music where a slightly larger step is taken (the break step) and the direction the step moves can often be used to identify a style.  It has a Funky, sexy, spicy feel to it. You must feel the vibes between you and your partner. Join Toshio and Connie (Instructors from UAB every Sunday in November.  This is a Beginner/Novice class $10 per person.

Monday Classes:  

Waltz Class 6:30 to 7:30   The name of the waltz is taken from the Italian 'volver' - to turn, or revolve. It was an outgrowth of the landler, a country dance in three-quarter time, and replaced the heavy hopping and jumping movements with more polished and graceful gliding.  It has not always been the prestigious dance it is today. It was rural people who first found these whirling steps so appealing. And so, the waltz originally was decidedly low-brow and provincial. In those days, there was something unsavory about a woman being gripped in a man's embrace while whirling around the dance floor.  Join Chris Bailey to learn some wonderful social Waltz done with rise and fall (rise and fall is an essential part of waltz).  This is a Novice/Intermediate Waltz class.  $10 per person.

Lindy Hop Swing 7:00 to 10:00  Are you ready to jump, jive, and wail?  With its roots in Harlem, New York from the 1920's Lindy Hop Swing is an authentic Afro-Euro-American Swing Dance.  Join Jered Faires and Laura Nicholson Monday nights to learn fancy footwork and dance to upbeat jazz, swing and big band music.  Beginner lesson from 7:00 to 7:30 for $5 and feature lesson from 7:30 to 8:30 $10 per person and includes open dance party from 8:30 to 10:00.

Tuesday Classes:

Cha Cha Class 6:30 to 8:30 Cha Cha derives from the famous Mambo dance and was originally known as the "Triple Mambo".  It originated in the 1950's in Latin America, but within a matter of years had spread to Britain, Europe and North America quickly developing its own fast and flirty dance style. Join Curt and Wendy Johnson on Tuesday nights to spice up your Cha Cha.  Beginner 6:30 to 7:30 cost $5 per person and Novice/Intermediate 7:30 to 8:30 cost $5 per person.

Wednesday Classes:

West Coast Swing from 6:30 to 8:30  WCS is considered by many swing dancer to be the cooler more sophisticated type of swing dance.  Unlike other types of swing, WCS moves in a narrow linear pattern called a slot.  It can be danced to many types of music such as jazz, blues and modern day pop music.  It is a very smooth sensual dance showcasing the lady. Join Chris and Emily Bailey to learn the latest WCS patterns and connections.  Beginner class from 6:30 to 7:30 cost $10 per person.  Novice class from 6:30 to 7:30 cost $10 per person.  Intermediate class from 7:30 to 8:30 cost $10 per person.  

West Coast Swing Flash Mob 8:30 to 9:30 Flash Mob West Coast Swing was choreographed by some of our Dance friends that live in Houston Texas to promote their love for dancing West Coast Swing.  They are amazing dancers and did a wonderful job.  So wonderful that people are doing WCS Flash Mob dances all over the U.S. now.  We will teach that dance and do Flash Mobs in Malls through out Birmingham and you will have opportunities to go to visit other Flash Mobs and join in with them.  Come join us for the routine and some great variations for the ladies.
 
Thursday Classes:

Two Step 6:30 to 8:30  The country/western two-step, often simply called the "two-step," is a country western dance usually danced to country music in 4/4 time. It is a progressive dance that proceeds counterclockwise around the floor in the form of Whips, Weaves and Runs. This dance will help you improve your balance and turning skills even if your not a fan of Country Western music.  Join Patrick McCaghren and JoAnn Tilley for a beginner class from 6:30 to 7:30 $5 per person and Join World Champion Two Stepper Chris Bailey for the Novice/Int class from 7:30 to 8:30.  $10 per person.

Dancer Drills and Technique Class 6:30 to 7:30 - This class if focused on dance drills and technique that will improve both individual dancing and partnering skills.  In this class you will do individual drills in the following areas:  Latin Motion, Waltz (Rise and Fall, Swing and Sway) turn technique visiting pivots, chaines and shaped turns, and lilt (the motion used in Polka and East Coast Swing).  This class will help you obtain speed, balance, body awareness and control. Join Chris and Emily Bailey on Thursday evenings and improve your core strength, balance and posture. $10 per person.

Line and Partner Pattern Dance Class from 7:30 to 8:30 - Line dancing is group dancing with choreographed dance steps seen mainly in country western clubs or bars but is now done in most Ballroom settings.  Everyone knows that line dance is a fun way to exercise your body and mind, and has many therapeutical benefits. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn some old and new line and pattern dances from Pat McCaghren and JoAnn Tilley.  $5.00 per person.  These line and partner pattern dances and more will be played at the Swing and Country parties on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Yoga for the Early Birds 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.  Only $10 per person (monthly class packages available at discounted prices). Why Yoga? Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out & shape up all at the same time.

We Have Dance Shoes!!!!  We are set up as a distributor for Dance Shoes.  The same shoes that we buy and wear are now available at Bailey Dance. Please see Chris or Emily to try on a pair.

Check out New Dance videos on our website www.baileydance.com