NOVEMBER Dance 4 FUN Newsletter!

NOVEMBER 2025 DANCE4FUN NEWSLETTER
ALSO AVAILABLE ON FACEBOOK as : Dance4Fun-WNY
Hello Dancers! Some Important NOTES:

Upcoming events for December – Events With Reservations Needed are included in your Save the Date Section.
Be sure to check it out.
Next Newsletter December 4.
FYI: contact information for web sites for Dance Instructors and Event Planners is located at the end of the newsletter
Please get on the contact list for the dance teachers or event providers where you regularly attend to receive information about cancellations or rescheduling. I only send the newsletter out once a month and do not publish changes. You can also check web sites or facebook

LESSONS FOR NOVEMBER
NOTE-See Web Site Reference Section at the end of the newsletter for more information from instructors or to register for classes!

Ballroom Dancing with Natasha – Pre-register for classes by contacting Natalia at (716)440-8328 NATALIA CHUPILIN.
check out Facebook "Ballroom dancing with Natasha" for updates.
This month teaching: four week progressive "SWING Class"
Mondays 7pm to 8pm
November 3rd to the 24th
at the Brounshidle Post
3354 Delaware Ave, Kenmore
By concentrating on a single dance, including practice time following each session for the entire four week period, dancers will be "moving with confidence" by months end.
$48 for 4 classes or $13 per class.
Both Private and Bridal Lessons can be arranged at either the Brounshidle Post location in Kenmore or the Sanborn Studio in Lewiston.
Call 716-440-8328 or email me at chupilin6@aol.com

Catherine Dopp:
Argentine Tango
Saturdays from 11AM – Noon (1 hr. Class) with a practice immediately following noon – 1:00 PM.
Immersive Argentine Followers class:
Baptist Church, 10 Wardman Avenue
Kenmore (Side Glass Doors.)
Her focus is foundation basics such as axis and embrace logistics, Balance exercises for precision and control, and techniques for fun
such as ocho, rulo, cortado and more.
$8 per class.
Classes resume 11/22/25 and will continue every Saturday so long as there is interest. Men can join in as well.
Stop in or Pre-register at: clarimonde2@yahoo.com
Past students: please join us for the practice from Noon – 1:00

Salsa
Lessons With Fanny Olaya:
Sundays are Salsa Beginner 12 PM
Salsa Beginner -Intermediate 1PM
Salsa Intermediate 2PM
New Thursday Classes – Check website
Private Lessons and Gift Certificates available. Check the web site to register for the start dates of upcoming classes. fannysalsadance@gmail.com

West Coast Swing:
Community Swing - We are offering free beginner West Coast Swing lessons included in your dance entrance fee to the Wednesday night weekly dances.
6:00 PM
Ukranian Civic Center
205 Military Rd
Buffalo, NY
a different basic move each week
No partner necessary

Buffalo Ballroom Dance Studio- FREE month of group classes with purchase of one private lesson
$96 or start an Introductory Package for $25 for two 30-minute private lessons and one group class.
Group classes for November
Mondays- 5:40 pm Junior Class (12 and Under),
6:30pm Adult alternating Latin Action Ballroom Basics
Tuesdays- 5:40pm International Ballroom dance Style
Wednesdays- 2:30 Technique Class : 5:40 Junior Class: 6:30 pm Adult Beginner’s Class
Thursdays- 5:40pm Adult Club Dances
Call (716) 262-0039 or email BuffaloBallroom@gmail.com

FREE ballroom dance lessons
The Lockport Family YMCA is offering free ballroom dance lessons on Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM
Lockport Y
5833 Snyder Drive
Lockport, NY
All classes are free for Buffalo/Niagara Y members. Classes are for all levels of proficiency and focus on learning basics, understanding music and rhythm, improving your dance skills and promoting the dance community. Classes are held in the large fitness room on the second floor. The room features a hardwood floor.
The dance style featured will be announced.
Call Jim Timkey at 716-471-9357 for more information. No registration is required.

Ballroom Revolution with Lihann Jones - Pre-register for classes on the web site or at
email LihannJones@gmail.com.
Facebook/BallroomRevolution
Location:
Studio 354
354 Cayuga Rd
Cheektowaga, NY
November Lessons are:
Monday Classes
Beginner II Foxtrot 6:00pm
Mondays 11/3-12/1
Learn more patterns, more technique, and more ways to enjoy Foxtrot! A familiarity with Foxtrot is strongly suggested for this class.
Beginner II 4-week progressive class

Beginner CrossStep Waltz
7:00pm Mondays 11/3-12/1 (Skip 11/17)
Fun & fast with an easy 1,2,3 beat — Cross-Step Waltz is the quickest way to learn how to swoop and sweep around the room with a partner!
4-week progressive class.
Intermediate Lindy Hop
8:00pm Mondays 11/3-12/
Make your Lindy really Swing with more patterns, better technique, and more fun! A strong familiarity with the basic Swingout is required for this class. Intermediate 4-week progressive class.
POLISH CADETS INSTRUCTION:
Tuesday Class Level II Lindy: Swingouts 7:00pm
Tuesdays 11/4-11/25 Polish Cadets Hall
Take your Swingouts to the next level with variations on exits and entrances and more options for personal style. Good, solid swingouts are a requirement for this class. Intermediate 4-week progressive class. In collaboration with Swing Buffalo. To be paid through Swing Buffalo.

Studio 354 Location : Wednesday Classes
LaBlast Workout 6:00pm Wednesdays 11/5-12/3
Studio 354 Fitness powered by dance! No partners needed. Bring sneakers, water, and a towel — you will sweat! ALL-LEVEL 4-week
progressive class.
Ballroom Line Dancing 7:00pm Wednesdays 11/5-12/3 (Skip 11/19)
No partners needed! Just fun Ballroom-inspired line dances you can do anywhere at any time.ALL-LEVEL 4-week progressive class.

Thursday:
Argentine Tango 7:00pm 11/6 & 11/13
**Special 2-weeks** Special 2-week class to refine your Argentine Tango skills and move beyond the basics. A familiarity with Argentine Tango is strongly suggested for this class. 2-week progressive class. Special $40 rate for both classes to be paid cash, check, or Venmo before 1st class.

CONTINUING WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAYS
West Coast, Swing
Every Monday you can catch T-PAC Jack & the Underground at Tacoma Performing Arts Center (T- PAC), 351 Tacoma Ave., Buffalo from 6 - 9. Enjoy food , cocktails and music with Jack Civiletto and his fabulous core band A special guest will be featured each week, followed by a pro-jam, No cover charge.
Guests this month are:
Nov 2 Donna Rose
Nov 10 Dick Bauerle
Nov. 17 Buffalo Zew
Nov 24 Robin Grandin

Swing, West Coast:
33 Speakeasy Grill at 3455 Genessee St Cheektowaga is the new home for dancers who attended Abbey Square Music with Tony Grisanti and friends at 7:30 to 10:30PM. Relax and enjoy the blues. Cash bar. Food available for purchase No Cover. Dancers welcome.

TUESDAYS
Swing, Balboa:
Swing Buffalo Dances are held at the Polish Cadets Hall at 927 Grant Street Buffalo 14207. 7PM to 10PM. Progressive lessons are at 7pm with Lihann Jones & 7:45pm with Swing Buffalo. Beginner drop in lesson also at 7:45pm and Dancing to a variety of swing music at 8:30PM. Large wooden dance floor. All welcome.

Country:
Paula Lezan offers Country Western Line dancing at Dry Gulch Dance Hall at 3145 Walden Ave Depew. Doors open at 5:20 with a Beginner dance lesson at 5:30 – 6pm followed by lessons and dancing until 9pm. $10.00 admission.

WEDNESDAYS
Swing, West Coast, Cha Cha:
Community Swing has dancing every Wednesday night at the Ukrainian Civic Center 205 Military Rd. Buffalo, 14207. 6 PM to 9 PM with DJ Fastlane taking all your musical requests for every style of dance! Wooden dance floor. $10 at the door with free parking. Cash Bar -Bring your own snacks Free beginner West Coast Swing lessons included in your dance entrance fee doing a different basic move each week starting at 6:00 PM. No partner necessary. Live music on the last Wednesday of the month
Salsa:
Fanny Olaya holds a Latin Dance Night Every Wednesday Salsa Night, 7-10pm $10 admission fee, class and social dancing at Pucho Olivencia Center 261 Swan st. Buffalo. For more details – see the web site in the Web Site Contacts Section of the Newsletter.

SUNDAYS
Ballroom: All styles
Stepping Out To Dance Social Dance. Join us for a night of ballroom social dancing to a mix of music with our professional DJ's Bill Novak and Jamie Powell. 2 Sets of 3 line dances are included.
6:30 to 10:30 $15 ca
Doors open at 5:50
Line dance Lesson 6:00-6:30 and Social Dancing follows.
Tea, coffee, light snacks included with admission!
Club Heidelberg 569 Lake St. St Catharines, Ontario Canada.
More info from Frances 1-289-547-5064

EVENTS BY DATE
NOTE- Check Save the Date Section for Reservations Required for Some December Events.

November 1- Saturday First Saturday Dances -Country Western Line and Couples Dancing. At Dry Gulch Dance Hall 3145 Walden Ave Depew New York . 7-11PM. $10 More info from Paula Lezan at plezan@aol.com First Saturday Dances continue monthly October to May 2026.

November 7- Friday Please join Western New York USA Dance Chapter #3013 for our monthly dance at 7 PM. Maureen Hickey from Rochester will be teaching the beautiful dance, Bolero, from 7-7:45 PM. DJ Linda will provide a variety of tunes for social dancing until 10 PM. The Dance will be held at the Brounshidle Post, 3354 Delaware Ave in Kenmore. USA Dance Members, $10, Non-members $15, $5 students. Snacks are served, drinks available at the bar, 50/50 raffle, business to ballroom dress code. The theme is fall and family and giving thanks... and thank you to all who donated to the FeedMoreWNY Fundraiser last month.

November 9 Sunday Workshop: American Tango 12:30-2:30pm Studio 354 Strong, passionate, sexyLearn the basics and more of American style Tango in this workshop. $30 pre-register, $40 at the door. See web site Section for Registration or email LihannJones@gmail.com.

November 10-Monday Monday Night Ballroom (AKA Tuesday Spring Street) Hosted by HH&M Productions Music by DJ Larry Helinsk 7 pm till 10 pm is now in its new home at Potts Banquet Hall 41 South Rossler Cheektowaga. Cost $10 per person. The theme this month is purple
Optional but fun to participate. There will be a bar in the Ballroom to purchase beverages. You are welcome to bring snacks for your table. Also, for our football fans, there will be a large screen TV in the Ballroom for important games. Future dances will be the second Monday of each month.

November 14-Friday The Hastings Duo will be at Potts Banquet Hall from 5-9. Admission $10 at the door. Menu and Bar Available.

November 20- Thursday Catherine Dopp’s night of tango continues Thursday, November 20th from 6:30 – 10PM at the Brounshidle American Legion Post, 3354 Delaware Ave., Tonawanda 14217. Both classic and new music is played. Lots of friendly dancers, an assortment of snacks, a decent stocked bar, and a beautiful dance floor await us. It would be even better if you’d join us. Admission is $15 for 3.5 hours of dancing and as always Free for Veterans.

November 26-Wednesday- Community Swing will Feature Live Music at the Wednesday Dance at the Ukranian Civic Center 205 Military Rd. Buffalo 14207 Doors open at 6PM $10 This Month Robin and the Rubes No lesson tonight.

November 28-Friday Sam Guarino Rock and Roll Review will hold his after Thanksgiving dance at Classics on Niagara Falls Blvd in Amherst from 6-10 . $10 advance or $15 at the Door. To reserve a table ($100) or get advance tickets call Sam at 716-863- 8481 Tickets also available at Classics. Or check out Sam Guarino on Facebook.

November 29: Saturday Night Special Dance The Hastings Duo will be at Potts Banquet Hall from 5- 9. Admission $10 at the door. Menu and Bar Available.

November 29- Saturday Night Dance! (NEW VENUE!) Unitarian Universalist Church 695 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Come check out the new digs for the Fall and Winter dances! Large wooden dance floor Great music, yummy snacks, awesome people! Drop-in Hustle lesson 8pm. Open dancing 8:30-11:00pm. Only $15 for the night Presented by Lihann Jones – Ballroom
Revolution . Parking available at M&T Bank next door and on Ferry St.

Nearby Dance Events:
If you are interested in Lessons or Events in Rochester contact Maureen Hickey at www.modaning@aol.com and ask to be included in her email notices . You can get information on her Monthly Tea Dances and Last Friday TGIF Dance Parties along with her monthly schedule of lessons.

SAVE THE DATE
December 5-Friday - USA Dance will be held at the Brounshidle Post with a swing lesson by Chuck Chazz at 7PM and music by Larry Helinski for a variety of dance styles.

December 17 – Community Swing Dance with Live Music

WEB SITE CONTACTS
Buffalo Tango www.buffalotango.com
Fanny Olaya - www.buffalosalsadance.com
LihannJones /Ballroom Revolution www.LihannJonesBallroom.com Buffalo Ballroom www.BuffaloBallroom.com
Brazilian Zouk www.northeast.zouk.com
Klub 60 - www.Klub60.com
Rochester Dances with Maureen Hickey www.modancing@aol.com