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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Thursday, 11 January 2007 |
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Heidi Muller | for NEXTnc
Dance partners practice their moves at the Colorado Academy of the Arts, 1608 Riverside Ave., Fort Collins. The Rhythm Company teaches classes there for anyone who wants to learn new dance moves.
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WHERE TO DANCE IN NORTHERN COLORADO
Whatever you’re style, there’s a social dance and place to learn waiting for you:
SWING
Swing dance comes in many variations, from West Coast Swing to East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop to Jive. It is commonly associated with the roaring ’20s and the Big Band era. The upbeat music has a way of keeping you on your toes and in constant motion.
- Lessons at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-10:30 p.m. every Monday at Avogadro’s Number, 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins. $3 per person. Details, 493.5555.
- Lessons at 7 p.m., followed by dancing every Wednesday at the Swing Station, Overland Trail and Larimer County Road 54G, Laporte. Free. Details, 224.3326.
- Lessons at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-10:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday at Club Tico in City Park Center, 1599 City Park Drive, Fort Collins. $6 per person. Details, 498.0798.
SALSA
(not the type you dip chips in)
There is a resurgence in salsa dancing and many bars and clubs in Colorado now
feature salsa nights. The sexy style of dance is known world-wide and is one of the main dances in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Salsa is typically done to Latin music and is an addictive form of dance.
- Lessons at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-10:30 p.m. every Tuesday upstairs at The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 143 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins. $3 per person. Details, 224.5428.
- Lessons and dancing at 9 p.m. every Thursday at Suite 152, Bldg. 23 Ste. 152 Old Town Square, Fort Collins. Free. Details, 224.0888.
COUNTRY LINE DANCING
Line dancing isn’t only for cowboys.
The repetitive nature of the dance makes it something anyone can learn. It’s a form of social dance that doesn’t require a partner.
A group of people dance in one or more lines, executing the same movements. So, saddle up and head to the dance floor.
- Beginner lessons from 5:30-6:15 p.m., intermediate lessons from 6:15-7 p.m., couples dance lessons — which include two-step, triple two-step, country swing and more — are at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Sundance Steakhouse and Saloon, 2716 E. Mulberry St., Fort Collins. $3 per person. Details, 416.8824.
CONTRA
Contra dancing is a form of American folk dancing done to Celtic music. The dance moves are similar to square-dance moves, but sets of couples dance in facing lines. The caller cues the dancers through each move. Contra dance is a community oriented form of social dance.
- Friends of Traditional Dance contra lessons are from 7-8 p.m., with dancing from 8-11 p.m. every first and third Saturday at Club Tico in City Park Center, 1599 City Park Drive, Fort Collins. $6 per person. Details, 493.8277.
SINGLES
Social dancing is a great way to meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. There’s nothing like breaking the ice by stepping on someone else’s toes with your two left feet.
- Lessons are at 6 p.m., dancing from 6:30-9 p.m. every Tuesday at the Bayou House, 33131 U.S. 85, Lucerne. Styles include a little bit of everything from country to polka to disco, with a DJ playing music from 1940s to present. $4 cover. Ages 30-80. Details, 356.6262.
TANGO
It does take two to tango, so grab your partner. Tango originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. The dramatic social dance is associated with romance and love.
- Lessons at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. every Friday night at the Masonic Temple, 225 W. Oak St., Fort Collins. $3 per person. Details, 493.6373 or at www.fortnet.org/tfc/index.html.
BALLROOM
Think Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
This elegant form of social dancing has been around for decades and will remain a classic dance form for years to come. Ballroom dancing is great for couples who want to wow people at their wedding or who are just looking for a fun hobby to do together.
- Beginner lessons are at 5:45 p.m. every Sunday starting Jan. 21 at Masonic Temple, 225 W. Oak St., Fort Collins. Intermediate and advanced classes also available. $120 per person for six sessions, each an hour and a half. Details, 266.8249.
- Ballroom dance evenings are 7-9 p.m. the first and third Saturday at Masonic Temple, 225 W. Oak St. Fort Collins. $5 per person.
- The Rhythm Company also offers dance classes on Thursdays at the Colorado Academy of the Arts, 1608 Riverside Ave., Fort Collins. $33 per person for a four-week course or $9 per person for drop-ins.
- January classes include Beginning Lindy Hop, Lindy Hop II, Lindy Hop III, Beginning Latin, Latin level II, Argentine Tango and Argentine Tango II. Details, 498.0798 or online at www.therhythmcompany.com.
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