FunDancers is closed this Sunday (July 3) due to the holiday. Nasser and Jeanna will be back on Sunday, July 10.
We recognize that people are often out of town during summer. It's hard to come to FunDancers when you're out of town! That's why we do not teach classes during summer. Instead, we just dance and have fun with what we already know. You won't fall behind during the summer because the group does not move forward during the summer. So please come dance with us whenever you're in town during the summer, even if you've been out for a while. You'll fit right in.
In September and beyond we will offer several fun learning courses.
A brand-new Beginner Dance Series starts in January 2012. Square and line dancing are fun, friendly, wonderful activities. We're always looking for good fun people, so please talk it up among your non-dancing friends. The January thru May schedule will be Beginners at 5 pm followed by Club Dance at 7 pm.
The next program after Beginners (Mainstream) is "Plus". Plus includes about 30 calls and takes about 12 weeks to learn (and a lifetime to master). :) At FunDancers we dance two Plus tips (usually the 2nd and 5th tip) at each club dance. We will start a Plus class in September 2011. The September thru December schedule will be Plus class at 5 pm followed by Club Dance at 7 pm.
The next program after Plus is "Advanced". Advanced One (A-1) includes about 45 calls and takes about 14 weeks to learn (and forever to master). :) Nasser and Jeanna will start an Advanced class on a different (midweek) night, "sometime this year". If you are proficient at Plus then you might be interested in Advanced. We'll decide the day of week, start date and location for Advanced based on the preferences of those who are interested. If you're interested in a separate mid-week Advanced group, please reply by email and/or phone 956.622.0557 and/or let us know in person at FunDancers. We intend for the new Advanced group to supplement, rather than replace, your FunDancers experience on Sunday.
Nasser and Jeanna will call at FunDancers every week in July and August (except no dance on July 3). We hope you enjoy "coasting" (just dancing for Fun, Fitness, Friendship and Family Values) this summer from 7 to 9 pm each Sunday. We look forward to many pleasant summer evenings with friends.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
FunDancers welcomes Darryl Lipscomb on June 26
It's fun to dance to different callers. Experience the fun this Sunday (June 26) when Darryl Lipscomb, an internationally known caller from Dallas and McAllen, visits FunDancers. Nasser and Jeanna have danced to Darryl Lipscomb many times so we know you'll enjoy him and his lovely wife Decah. His calls are interesting and challenging yet very smooth and flowing. He's a top pro caller. Let's show Darryl and Decah a warm FunDancers welcome!
The dance is from 7 to 9 pm. The level of dance is Mainstream with two "Announced Plus" tips and with line dancing between tips.
Here's something new. Let's talk about a different benefit of square dancing each week. This week's focus is "exercise". During a typical 2-hour dance you'll walk over 2 miles while burning 800 to 1600 calories. In addition to the calories burned, dancing improves many things such as circulation, metabolism, stamina, balance, blood pressure, mental acuity, cognition, muscle tone, etc. It improves one more thing which escapes me at the moment. Oh yes, now I remember, it improves memory. Dancing is a complete workout which does not feel like work because it's so much fun. No wonder people all over the world love this superb recreation.
Here's a quick look at upcoming weeks. FunDancers will be dark (no dance) on July 3. On July 10, Nasser and Jeanna return with a Quick Review session (6:15 to 7 pm, free of charge) prior to the dance (7 to 9 pm).
We continue to appreciate one and all for the tremendous fun, friendship and enthusiasm you bring to the group on Sundays!
The dance is from 7 to 9 pm. The level of dance is Mainstream with two "Announced Plus" tips and with line dancing between tips.
Here's something new. Let's talk about a different benefit of square dancing each week. This week's focus is "exercise". During a typical 2-hour dance you'll walk over 2 miles while burning 800 to 1600 calories. In addition to the calories burned, dancing improves many things such as circulation, metabolism, stamina, balance, blood pressure, mental acuity, cognition, muscle tone, etc. It improves one more thing which escapes me at the moment. Oh yes, now I remember, it improves memory. Dancing is a complete workout which does not feel like work because it's so much fun. No wonder people all over the world love this superb recreation.
Here's a quick look at upcoming weeks. FunDancers will be dark (no dance) on July 3. On July 10, Nasser and Jeanna return with a Quick Review session (6:15 to 7 pm, free of charge) prior to the dance (7 to 9 pm).
We continue to appreciate one and all for the tremendous fun, friendship and enthusiasm you bring to the group on Sundays!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
FunDancers on Fathers Day (June 19)
FunDancers -WILL- dance on Father's Day (June 19) from 7 to 9 pm. It will be a normal square dance (Mainstream with announced Plus) with line dances between tips.
Big Congratulations to the former January Beginners who are now Experienced Dancers! Although some are a little hesitant, all are excellent dancers who will improve even more as they gain experience and confidence during the upcoming weeks. We appreciate your enthusiasm and we eagerly look forward to dancing with you.
Big thanks to all who helped make last Sunday's special party so wonderful and memorable! The new dancers gave their instructor a very nice card and gift. It is much appreciated and will be long remembered!
Big thanks to all who came to the Quick Review this past Sunday at 6:15 pm. We'll have another Quick Review (45 minutes prior to the dance) on July 10. See the website (fundancers dot org) and/or stay tuned for details.
Hip Hip Hurray for Fun, Fitness, Friendship and FunDancers!
Big Congratulations to the former January Beginners who are now Experienced Dancers! Although some are a little hesitant, all are excellent dancers who will improve even more as they gain experience and confidence during the upcoming weeks. We appreciate your enthusiasm and we eagerly look forward to dancing with you.
Big thanks to all who helped make last Sunday's special party so wonderful and memorable! The new dancers gave their instructor a very nice card and gift. It is much appreciated and will be long remembered!
Big thanks to all who came to the Quick Review this past Sunday at 6:15 pm. We'll have another Quick Review (45 minutes prior to the dance) on July 10. See the website (fundancers dot org) and/or stay tuned for details.
Hip Hip Hurray for Fun, Fitness, Friendship and FunDancers!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Come Celebrate New FunDancers on Sunday June 12
FunDancers will visit Wheels & Deals in San Marcos this coming Thursday (June 9). If you can be there, great! If not, don't worry: we'll do more visitations in the future. Location is Dunbar Center (801 Martin Luther King Dr) in San Marcos. Dance time is 7:30 to 9:30 pm. See DanceWithSam.com for details about this or any other square and/or line dance club in the region.
FunDancers Schedule for this Sunday June 12:
- 6:15 to 7 pm - Quick Review
- 7 to 9 pm - Club Dance, "A Big Welcome to New FunDancers"
- 9:15 pm until - afterparty at Chuy's
Several nice people have asked for extra Review sessions. We aim to please. By popular demand we will have occasional (once or twice a month) Quick Reviews for 45 minutes before the dance. The very first one is this coming Sunday at 6:15 pm. We'll review some calls which have been known to cause problems. You can even request that we look at a call of your own choosing. It will be fun, guaranteed. Because the Quick Review is free of charge, we can guarantee that if you don't have fun, we'll give you a refund. :)
Speaking of freebies, the dance this coming Sunday is a FREE celebration. We eagerly welcome the January Beginners as Experienced Dancers. It is an important milestone. I might (I said might) even get all gussied up in the fancy calling gear in honor of the occasion.
It's normal for new dancers to feel apprehensive about joining the Big Leagues. Take comfort in the fact that every experienced dancer was once new. Some of them can even remember being new. :) We want everyone to feel welcome. FunDancers is much more than just dancing. Together we have created a wonderful atmosphere of Fun, Fitness, Friendship and Family Values. Each person adds something unique and valuable to the festive ambience. We treasure each participant.
We hope to see you on Sunday. Let's celebrate!
FunDancers Schedule for this Sunday June 12:
- 6:15 to 7 pm - Quick Review
- 7 to 9 pm - Club Dance, "A Big Welcome to New FunDancers"
- 9:15 pm until - afterparty at Chuy's
Several nice people have asked for extra Review sessions. We aim to please. By popular demand we will have occasional (once or twice a month) Quick Reviews for 45 minutes before the dance. The very first one is this coming Sunday at 6:15 pm. We'll review some calls which have been known to cause problems. You can even request that we look at a call of your own choosing. It will be fun, guaranteed. Because the Quick Review is free of charge, we can guarantee that if you don't have fun, we'll give you a refund. :)
Speaking of freebies, the dance this coming Sunday is a FREE celebration. We eagerly welcome the January Beginners as Experienced Dancers. It is an important milestone. I might (I said might) even get all gussied up in the fancy calling gear in honor of the occasion.
It's normal for new dancers to feel apprehensive about joining the Big Leagues. Take comfort in the fact that every experienced dancer was once new. Some of them can even remember being new. :) We want everyone to feel welcome. FunDancers is much more than just dancing. Together we have created a wonderful atmosphere of Fun, Fitness, Friendship and Family Values. Each person adds something unique and valuable to the festive ambience. We treasure each participant.
We hope to see you on Sunday. Let's celebrate!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Clothes Closet and January Beginner wrap-up on June 5 at FunDancers
This Sunday June 5 is the very last January Beginner Session.
- 5:15 to 7:35 pm - January Beginners
- 7 to 9 pm - Experienced
- 9:15 pm until - afterparty at Chuy's
We will all dance together in one Experienced Dancer group starting June 12.
I have Good News and Bad News. The Good News is that our little FunDancers group is now on solid financial footing. We finally found the needed funds to operate all summer long. The Bad News is that these funds are still floating around out there, in the pockets of everyone who has not yet joined or renewed their membership. You KNOW who you ARE.
Hey hey, just kidding! You are cordially invited to join the club or renew for the upcoming quarter. There's even a special deal for little younggins. If you have kids in school living at home, please ask about the deal. The deal is almost (I said almost) good enough to make you want to gather up all the neighborhood younggins and bring 'em to FunDancers.
Over the long run, members pay less per week while helping the club. Little clubs definitely appreciate members! No matter which option you choose ... become a member or pay each week ... you will be warmly welcomed at FunDancers. We hope to dance and have fun with everyone, as many times as we can, this summer and beyond.
The "Clothes Closet" (square and line dance gear) will be available again this Sunday for the last time in 2011. At FunDancers you can dress up, or down ... your choice. Some area clubs encourage formal attire, which is why we make it available at such a bargain (nothing over $10).
Sunday is Fun-Day at FunDancers. We look forward to dancing with you!
- 5:15 to 7:35 pm - January Beginners
- 7 to 9 pm - Experienced
- 9:15 pm until - afterparty at Chuy's
We will all dance together in one Experienced Dancer group starting June 12.
I have Good News and Bad News. The Good News is that our little FunDancers group is now on solid financial footing. We finally found the needed funds to operate all summer long. The Bad News is that these funds are still floating around out there, in the pockets of everyone who has not yet joined or renewed their membership. You KNOW who you ARE.
Hey hey, just kidding! You are cordially invited to join the club or renew for the upcoming quarter. There's even a special deal for little younggins. If you have kids in school living at home, please ask about the deal. The deal is almost (I said almost) good enough to make you want to gather up all the neighborhood younggins and bring 'em to FunDancers.
Over the long run, members pay less per week while helping the club. Little clubs definitely appreciate members! No matter which option you choose ... become a member or pay each week ... you will be warmly welcomed at FunDancers. We hope to dance and have fun with everyone, as many times as we can, this summer and beyond.
The "Clothes Closet" (square and line dance gear) will be available again this Sunday for the last time in 2011. At FunDancers you can dress up, or down ... your choice. Some area clubs encourage formal attire, which is why we make it available at such a bargain (nothing over $10).
Sunday is Fun-Day at FunDancers. We look forward to dancing with you!
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