Dance News: ONLINE DANCE CLASS COMING, Fun Stories & more!
/SATURDAY, APRIL 4th, 2020!!!!!
Hello to our Dance Family!
Welcome to Phil Adams' & Mindia Robin's Newsletter: "As the Dancer Turns..."
Time to take another spin with this uplifting issue.
Soap Opera Snippets
A Day in the Life of...
NEW STUFF!
HEY PRECIOUS DANCE FAMILY... MISSING YOU... & NEEDING MORE LEVITY
We are missing everyone so much, especially today, on 1st Saturday. Many of us are going through much hardship, & we want our community to help each other. One thing I learned from my family, early in life, was that levity is great medicine. So this newsletter has some fun stories to share, & a silly video! Please stay connected to people. Reach out if you need help. We are all in this together. We would love to hear from you, even to just let us know how you are. XO
LIVING ROOM PIC... The three of us
The above pic was taken from a video we shot, a few days ago in our living room. Jasper has been our spectator for dance practice. Caption ideas?
Phil's idea: "Jasper... please do not judge my dancing."
Mindia's idea: "Thanks so much, precious kitty, for all my compliments about my dancing."
Jasper's idea: "Spectator????? I'm just hungry, DUH. Time for my dinner."
MEMORY LANE
At least we went out with a bang Lol... Our last 1st Saturday workshop & dance, on March 7th, was certainly a memorable occasion. We had 195 ish people to celebrate Phil. He has been teaching dance 40 years omg.
Here is the video from our last monthly event. Intermediate West Coast Swing workshop. Thanks to videographer Steve Stingley. And to all of the students who make it a blast! South Bay Dance Center (Lomita). Even Barry Durand showed up; he & Phil told a fantastic story from maybe the late 80s wow! A number of students in the workshop started classes with Phil in the early 1980s.
MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION: What is very different in this month's video? (Hint: switcheroo. Phil wants to know if that was too big a clue.) So watch the video now, & then read the explanation below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10vq2gpBvic9qN-w1grPQqaujoAQTg5_o/view?usp=sharing
So the reason for the switcheroo... I have been recovering from surgery since late February. I had a very large, benign (non-cancerous) tumor removed from my right shoulder blade area. So on 1st Saturday, I needed to rest my right arm/shoulder. Perfect time to lead Phil! He does some decent styling Lol. But I made him look good. I have been improving from surgery, slower than expected, but I'm now ready for more dancing. And no place to go, boo hoo.
We have been posting fun things on FB, so go check it out. Videos, stories, creative stuff etc. Desperate for laughs Lol. (Working on getting other videos uploaded to the newsletter. Not our expertise.)
NEW ROLES
Since we have been home awhile now... We have needed to find creative solutions for new ways of living. For instance, Phil has become a manicurist! He helped me with my pedicure Lol. In exchange, Phil wants me to help him color his hair. So I will need some hairdresser skills. (We can add these things to our resume.) What else is coming???
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT US
Donate, take on-line group classes, take on-line private lessons, & let your friends know!
DONATE
You can choose to make a donation, to help us through this difficult time. We teach dance for a living, & have no other jobs.
1. VENMO
Download the Venmo app (free) on your cell phone.
Search @NascarPhil15
(Last four digits of Phil's phone number 4966)
@MindiaRobin
(Last four digits of Mindia's phone number 5690)
***In the comment section, please note: Donation***
2. PAYPAL
Download the Paypal app (free) on your cell phone.
Search @NascarPhil15, @MindiaRobin
***In the comment section, please note: Donation***
3. CHECK
Mail a check, payable to Phil Adams or Mindia Robin, to our PO BOX address:
Phil Adams or Mindia Robin (or both Lol)
11138 East Del Amo Blvd. #175
Lakewood, CA 90715
4. We are setting up credit card donation options on our website, PhilAndMindiaDance.com.
5. Drive by our house & drop off lots of cash at the front door.
6. Sign over your stimulus check to us.
7. Mail us lots of expensive gifts. LOLOLOLOL.
It doesn't matter who you make the donation to; we will divide it up fairly Lol. Same for paying for upcoming classes.
SIGN UP FOR OUR UPCOMING ON-LINE GROUP DANCE CLASSES
We have taken a bunch of steps to start on-line options, so we can reconnect with everyone, & get you dancing. We will use Zoom platform. Very user friendly. It will be great to have lots of peeps in the class on video, so you will be able to see your dance friends (You do have the option to have your individual video on or off.) We will offer different options... some classes for people who have a partner they live with, some for people who have no partner (drills, solo exercises, styling etc.). We may try a class for both. We may even do a line dancing class Lol. (Phil just shook his head, sideways.) I hope to get a body movement class going as well, once we get rolling. And other adventures...
***NOTE: We are supporting precautions to stay home as much as possible, & to use social distancing (minimum 6 feet), etc. So you can only partner with somebody for class or a private dance lesson that you live with. In other words... no visiting dance friends just for class or a private, or we will drop you from the class/private. So sorry, but tough love time.
STEPS
Download Zoom app (free) on your cell phone, tablet, or computer. Preferably a computer, since it has a bigger screen. (You do not need an account.)
Get warmed up Lol. We will let you know when classes are scheduled, & registration is open, via our newsletter & FB updates.
PAYMENTS
Similar options as above for donations. Details coming about cost.
***NOTE: If you have financial hardship, & still want to join a class, contact us in advance. We can add you as a guest.
SCHEDULE ON-LINE PRIVATE DANCE LESSON/COACHING WITH PHIL OR MINDIA, OR BOTH
***NOTE: We are supporting precautions to stay home as much as possible, & to use social distancing (minimum 6 feet), etc. So you can only partner with somebody for class or a private dance lesson that you live with. In other words... no visiting dance friends just for class or a private, or we will drop you from the class/ private. So sorry, but tough love time.
STEPS
Download Zoom app (free) on your cell phone, tablet, or computer. Preferably a computer, since it has a bigger screen. (You do not need an account.)
Get warmed up Lol. Contact us to schedule your first virtual private.
PAYMENTS
Similar options as above for donations.
PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT ALL UPDATES
Thanks. We are open to ideas, resources & suggestions.
PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE
We are all going through such challenging times, with this Coronavirus outbreak. We are staying home, & doing what we can to help flatten the curve. Please do you part. Let's help each other get through this. Much love to all. XO.
JASPER CAT STEALS THE SHOW
Since Phil & I have been home so much, we have been adding in workouts three times a week. (He's doing push-ups right now omg.) Our program includes a power walk, a short WCS dance session, & stretching. But we have been getting video-bombed on a regular basis. Jasper Cat has been finding amusing ways to be included in the filming. We have posted a bunch of these fun videos on FB. Hope to add more videos in upcoming newsletters. The good news is that the videos are getting big numbers of views, likes, & comments. The bad news is that the posted videos of just Phil & I dancing are not as popular. And with the videos where Jasper makes an appearance... he becomes the star. Especially in the comment section.
SAD UPDATE: CITY OF ANGELS DANCE EVENT CANCELLED
If you got a ticket, contact Helen Tang on the event website.
CALL YOU OUT!
Here is where we get to pick on our readers, instead of each other Lol. Phil is calling out the dancer who texted me, back in February, when I was home recovering from surgery. My spy (I have them all over) told me that Phil snuck a doughnut at our Thursday dance. Sorry, Alan. We have been trying to cut back on sugar.
TUNE-UP YOUR PLAYLIST!
We want to share with you our favorite songs!
MINDIA'S SONG PICK "Blackbird" performed by Thunderstorm Artis on The Voice, blind auditions. Not really for WCS, but one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Uplifting & heartfelt. Thunderstorm also is a great guitar player; he is a sweet-spirited man from Hawaii.
PHIL'S SONG PICK "Affection" by Ophelie
ONGOING STUFF!
FB GROUP UPDATE WOO HOO! SOUTH BAY INTERNATIONAL RALLY WEST COAST SWING HAS BEEN BORN.
After our 4th year of teaching & organizing performances for the International Rally (Flashmob) WCS, Phil & I created a new FB group for all of our posts. (With help from Justin. Thanks!) Please join the group for class & performance info etc. Please also help us spread the word about the new group.
OUR IMPROV EXHIBITION OF WEST COAST SWING...
PERFORMED AT THE SPRING BALL, HOSTED by SOUTH BAY DANCE CLUB on MAY 18th, 2018 (Ayres Hotel)!
Thanks so much to Linda & Marie for inviting us to perform at their fun, classy event. Thanks so much to Mike Lucek for the video! More videos & pics are on our FB.
PRIVATE LESSONS!
Private lessons may be available with Phil or myself. You will have fun, & learn stuff too! Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays. Various venues. Let us know if interested. Privates may also be split between 2 to 4 people (maybe more). Ask for the $5 discount per DVD when you schedule.
PROMO & ADVERTISING HELPERS!
If anybody wants to help us with promoting & advertising resources, please let us know.
DANCE DVDs!
We have two DVDs available, Beginner & Intermediate WCS. You can purchase them with a credit card in person (cash or check is fine also), or through our web store! More info about payment & options under Highlights.
PUNCH CARDS
We have punch cards available for purchase: ten classes for $100 w/ the eleventh class FREE! Punch cards do not expire. We do take credit cards in person or through our web-store.
Highlights... Takin' Care of Business
*DANCE DVD'S!: Payment & Options: Dance DVSs are $35 each (plus tax if credit card payment). Credit card payments are available in person, (or cash or check in person is fine also), or through our web store. If order your DVDs through our website, you have the option to click the "pick up at class" option (to avoid shipping charges), or you can have them shipped.
* Please add our joint business e-mail to your contact/address book, to avoid Spam difficulties: info@PhilAndMindiaDance.com Please use this contact for any future communications.
* All of our classes are drop-in (some do run in a series). No partner needed for any of our classes. No prior dance experience needed for Beginner classes. Two left feet are welcomed; we will introduce you to your right foot! (Phil wanted credit for that last comment.)
* Once you have moved up from our Beginner level classes to Intermediate and then later Advanced, you are welcome to continue taking our Beginner classes for FREE! We want to encourage you to continue working on your basics; that is most important to develop a strong foundation. The best dancers usually are the ones who have worked on their basics for years. When you keep taking Beginner classes, you are also helping the new students to progress faster, since they get to rotate & dance with more experienced dancers.
We hope that you have enjoyed this episode of "As the Dancer Turns..." I know that we have! Stay tuned for more entertaining issues.
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Hope to see you dancing soon,
Mindia :-))) ..... & Phil