The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.
Now Announcing Lessons for the Fall of 2022
Our lessons are open to adolescents and adults, couples, family and friends dancing together, and single dancers. We invite but do not enforce partner rotation, so single dancers will spend some time practicing alone.
Contact Tom for more information: 613-361-2056 or tom@tommanley.ca. Join our newsletter for notices of new sessions each season.
If you have taken lessons with Tom and Isabelle, then please consult our list of video demonstrations, so you can practice at home and refresh your repertoire as the years go by.
Contact Tom for more information: 613-361-2056 or tom@tommanley.ca. Join our newsletter for notices of new sessions each season.
If you have taken lessons with Tom and Isabelle, then please consult our list of video demonstrations, so you can practice at home and refresh your repertoire as the years go by.
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Russell Ontario
Tom Manley and Isabelle Masson teach Ballroom dancing for fun at the Frank Kinnaird Hall, Russell Arena, Russell, ON. On Wednesday evenings, starting on Sept 21st until Nov 23rd:
The Triple Swing dance is the most popular of all the couple dances, used for a wide range of music (classic rock, soft rock, pop rock, country rock). The Cha Cha is a fun, versatile dance style that matches lots of Latin songs, soft rock and popular music. It accentuates the hip movements with rocking and shuffling actions. Fees are $90 or $100 plus HST (depending on residency) per person per program for the season (one hour per week for 10 weeks). You can save some money by registering for both programs. Register and pay with the recreation department of the Municipality of Russell. |
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Cornwall Ontario - Benson Center
Tom Manley teaches Ballroom for fun at the Benson Center, 800 Seventh St W, in Cornwall. On Mondays evenings starting September 19th for 10 weeks, with a break for municipal elections from Oct 10th to 24th, therefore finishing on December 12th:
Our Foxtrot is a simplified International Foxtrot, which makes it similar to the Slow Waltz. It dances to 4-beat slow music in a Slow-Quick-Quick movement. Then adapt the 1st and 4 beat from the Waltz figures to the Slow movement of the Foxtrot. The Triple Swing dance is the most popular of all the couple dances, used for a wide range of music (classic rock, soft rock, pop rock, country rock). This session welcomes returning dancers, even those who missed several classes, have not danced in a while, or come from other schools The American Tango originated from Buenos Ares and became popular throughout the Latin countries. With a distinctive count of Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick-Slow, the dance is intense and sensual. The couple adopts a three-point frame, with the shoulders and the hips. Fees are $113 HST included per person for each course of one hour for 10 weeks. Registrations and payments are made to the City of Cornwall, or visit the Benson Center to register in person. |
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Vankleek Hill Ontario - Zudio Dance & Fitness Center
Tom Manley teaches Ballroom for Fun at the Zudio Dance & Fitness Center, 144 High Street - Vankleek Hill, ON. Lessons are every second Saturday starting Sept 3rd to Dec 10th for 8 weeks.
The International Rumba dance originated in Cuba and draws influence from Spanish and African dances. It is a romantic, sensuous dance with a count of Quick-Quick-Slow. The rock and recover action accentuates the hip movement. Our Foxtrot is a simplified International Foxtrot, which makes it similar to the Slow Waltz. It dances to 4-beat slow music in a Slow-Quick-Quick movement. Then adapt the 1st and 4 movement from the Waltz figures to the Slow movement of the Foxtrot. The Cha Cha is a fun versatile dance style that matches lots of latin songs, soft rock and popular music. It accentuates the hip movements with rocking and shuffling actions. The fee is $100 per person HST included for each lesson for 8 weeks. Add a second lesson for $75, and the third lesson for another $75. Register here online with Tom. Make your payment to tom by e-transfer or cash. |
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