Dance Classes: 2024
Dancing is good for the body and mind. Ballroom dancing is one of the best ways to prevent dementia – a scientific fact! Being social increases longevity. And, it’s just plain fun, fun, fun.
Summer is winding down as are all the fun days of dancing. Autumn approaches with new energy and a time to focus on learning. We have an amazing line-up of classes starting in September, so why not learn a few steps to get ready for the holiday dances?
Be sure to check out the dance classes by clicking on the “Classes” tab, above, for more details.
Here’s the daily class line-up outline:
See more details under “classes” tab, above.
Mondays, 7-9: Folk Dancing with Carlos at The Dance Castle, on-going. Free class
Tuesdays 6:15: Salsa at REVIVE COFFEE with Erika & Tom
Wednesdays, starting January 15 with David Hogg:
4 week classes, January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2025 at The Dance Castle
6 p.m.: Beginning Country 2-step
7 p.m.: Beg WC Swing
8 p.m.: Intermediate WC Swing
$40 for the 4 week session, payable at the first class.
Wednesdays, March 5 – April 9, 2025
6 Wednesdays with Ilene at The Dance Castle (sponsored by Columbia College):
6 – 7 p.m.: Beginning Ballroom
7 – 8 p.m.: Beginning Swing
Enrollment is $50 for the 6 week session through Columbia College Community Education. Link available soon.
Thursdays at 6 p.m.: Classes with Amy TBA
Thursdays at 7 p.m.: Classes with Amy TBA
$10/person/class
Fridays with Erika & Tom, Next class December 20, 2024 (every other week):
6:15 p.m.: Beginning Bachata
7:15 p.m.: Salsa Technique
$10/person/class
For MORE Salsa with Erika & Tom . . .
Salsa Tuesdays at Revive in Downtown Sonora.
6:15 p.m.: Beginning – For people who are new at salsa dancing and are still learning the basic steps.
7:10 p.m.: Intermediate Beginner – For people who know the basic by heart, know the basic patterns and have been doing salsa for a while.
8 – 9 p.m.: Salsa Dance Party!
Revive is located at 81 S. Washington Street, downtown Sonora
NOTE: There will NOT be a barista, please bring water!!
Also, bring shoes you can turn in . . . NOT TENNIS SHOES
For questions, please contact Tom at sonorasalsaclub@gmail.com
Exciting Dance Opportunities:
for more details see “Local Dance Events” tab, above
JUST DANCE:
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024 (third Sundays of each month)
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: First Presbyterian Church (49’er Church), 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia
Music: DJ & Vocals by Frank Silva
Music will be played for ballroom, Latin, swing, Country Western and party favorites!
Food: Light refreshments provided; please bring something to share if you can!
Cost: $5 for seniors (60+), $10 for adults, no charge for under 18 years old.
Just Dance is a fun place to practice and learn new steps. Ilene & Jim are always available to help and support you. Looking forward to seeing you there!
contact Ilene for more information: wingstodance@yahoo.com
New Year’s Eve Dance:
“DISCO FEVER!”
20th ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024
SONORA ELKS LODGE 1587
Doors open 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Dancing to the Tunes of “FRANK SILVA”
7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M
Prime Rib or Salmon (Please select one) Dinner served at 6:00 P.M.
Champagne Toast at 9:00 P.M.
PRIZE RAFFLE
$65.00 per person
Reservations for “Elk Members only” start on
November 1st through 30th, limit one table of 8 or less
December 1st, Elks and all other guests welcome till we sell out.
Reservations must be in and paid for by Thursday December 26th
(If reserving for more than one couple, please list all last names below)
Paid reservations must be made in advance. Make checks payable to
Sonora Elks Lodge #1587
100 Elk Drive, Sonora, Ca. 95370
Any questions please contact: Skip or Deanna Hoy, 209-736-2310,
Marge Nath, 209-532-2229 or Sonora Elks Lodge #1587, 209-533-1587
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NAME(S)_____________________
TOTAL ____$65.00=_________
Please select one per person:
SALMON______ PRIME RIB_______
VEGETARIAN ALSO AVAILABLE____
Saturday, December 7th, 7 – 9 p.m.: Aronos Dance (37 Elkin Street, Sonora). Fun place to dance, practice and meet other dancers! Every first Saturday of the month. $10 donation appreciated.
The Dance Pavilion
Our “outdoor dance studio and events area!”
We are planning to have 2024 galas! More details to come!
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Check out all the photos on our facebook page:
My daughters manage my facebook page. I’m totally fb-phobic, so please continue to email me directly or through this website. Oh . . . I’m told to ask friends to “like” us on facebook . . . .
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Inspiring videos for our next flash mob! (the second video takes great creative liberties with the basic steps (fun!):
See you out dancing!
Big hugs from Jim & Ilene
just to share . . . .
2016 was a BLAST and full of dance!
Congratulations to the West Coast Swing Flash Mob group under the direction of Stephanie Merfeld and Jim Clapp:
We had an amazing time performing all over the county for the International West Coast Swing Flash Mob Day! Dancers: Jim Duffy with Ilene Tassano, Kyle McDonald with Colleen McHenry, Mark Wright with Lisa Reza, Quentin Jongejan with April Foster and Jim Tassano with Bonnie Brunk.
The Thriller/Zombie class entertained the living in October. Big thanks to Heather Nordstrom for the classes! (see photo below)
Dance Fitness Instructor, Susan Forbes, has been amazing at instrumenting our Witchy Dances in October. The “Dance Castle Witches” had their All Hallow’s Faire Debut on October 22nd as a pre-show for the Tinder Fire Dancers:
The Fire-Dancers were amazing:
I was honored to work with this talented group of young men and women:
Teresa’s Quinceanera, choreographed September, 2014: