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STEP BY STEP - School of Ballroom Dance

At Step by Step School of Ballroom Dance, your dream of learning to dance with a partner will come true.

Through the encouraging and inspiring teaching style, you will expand your knowledge by learning easy and fun step patterns which are slowly and clearly explained. As you progress, your step execution will be enhanced by styling and technique tips. In addition, you will experience the joy of dancing as you express your creativity, connect and move in harmony with your dance partner, and become more graceful and confident in your dancing. You will experience greater confidence in any social setting as you put others at ease by your partnering skill.

Certified dance instructor: Kathy Babcock

May Schedule:

Tuesdays - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Rumba

Tuesdays - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Quickstep

SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
JUNE  - JULY 2013

SUMMER SAMPLER

Here's the chance you've been waiting for!
Come join us for a sampling of 6 dance styles.

Learn a basic step and 2-3 variation patterns to 3 related dance styles. Both classes are Beginning Level (no previous dance experience)

June 4
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Swing
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Waltz

June 11
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Night Club Two-Step
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Fox Trot

June 18
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Salsa
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Rumba

June 25
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - "Dance Party" Review
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - "Dance Party" Review

July 2
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Waltz
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Swing

July 9
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Fox Trot
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Night Club Two-Step

July 16
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Rumba
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Salsa

July 23
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - "Dance Party" Review
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - "Dance Party" Review

Both classes are Beginning Level (for those who have not had any ballroom dance training before). Those who have had some ballroom dance before are still welcome in the classes. Additional patterns will be given for those seeking more. Private lessons ($60/hr) are also available to further improve ability. These are tailored to the student’s particular needs and desires.

Payment due at beginning of each new dance style.

Payment per single class: $15

Cost per person per month (4 lessons): $40

Student Rate per 4 lessons: $32

For more information visit Step by Step - School of Ballroom Dance website or call 530.244.0663

A Step Ahead - Dance Studio

In November 1999, with the help of friends, A Step Ahead Dance Studio began offering dance classes at Old City Hall in Redding, Ca.

The classes caters to those who seek beginning level classes. Our classes are progressive - we start with the most simple beginning patterns and add new patterns each week. Within these classes we give small amounts of technique in order for our students to add style and grace to their dancing.

Dance instructors: Faith & Ron Lane

March Schedule:

Wednesdays - 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Bolero - The Dance of Romance

April Schedule:

Wednesdays - 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Tango - The Dance of Defiance (beginning class)

Cost: $5.00 per person per class

Sign in 15 minutes early.

For more information visit A Step Ahead - Dance Studio website or call:

Ron       530.355.7553

Faith      530.241.5661

CALENDAR: Please check for availability of our facility. Despite full dates, availability can be arranged with enough advance notice.

  • Events on June 19, 2013
    • Ballroom or Latin

      Starts: 6:30 pm

      Ends: June 19, 2013 - 10:30 pm

      Location: Old City Hall, 1313 Market St, Redding

      Description: Ron and Faith Lane, instructors
      6:30 - 7:30 - Beginning Class
      7:45 - 8:45 - Beginning Class
      9 - 13 year olds - $1
      14 - 17 year olds - $3
      18 - 90 year olds - $5
      Call 241-5661 or visit http://www.dancinginredding.com

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  • Events on June 20, 2013
    • Leadership Redding Alumni Fireside Chat

      Starts: 5:00 pm

      Ends: June 20, 2013 - 7:30 pm

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    • Drumming Class-Canceled

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Ends: June 20, 2013 - 9:00 pm

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  • Events on June 21, 2013
    • Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Ends: June 21, 2013 - 8:30 pm

      Description: For the first time ever, Trinity County's quickly growing Chamber Music Festival will present a special free concert in Redding, as the opening night of their 2013 Summer Season. Running from June 21 to August 11, the Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival will bring 30 professional musicians to Northern California for a series of 14 concerts. They will present masterpieces of classical chamber music by composers from Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms to Copland, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev. This festival, celebrating its third season this year, is dedicated to promoting community engagement and presenting this music to new audiences. All of their public concerts are free, and they regularly give performances at schools and summer camps in and around Trinity County. A full summer schedule and more information is available at http://www.TrinityAlpsCMF.org

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Supporters

Major program funding provided by grants from the California Arts Council, a state agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, the City of Redding, and US Bank.

California Arts License Plate

Anyone who owns a car can get the Arts License Plate by ordering online from the Department of Motor Vehicles at www.dmv.ca.gov. Fees are $50 for a standard plate ($40 renewal) and $98 for a personalized plate ($78 renewal).

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