DANCE4FUN FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER: also available on Facebook at Dance4Fun-WNY

Hello Dancers, It may be cold outside but you can warm up at lots of lessons and events this month!
There are many ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on the dance floor.
So check out all the sections of the newsletter.
Just a reminder- I do not publish changes and cancellations so it is helpful to get on the mailing lists for those teachers and event planners where you regularly attend.

Happy February Dancing !– Charlene Dance4Fun

LESSONS FOR FEBRUARY
NOTE: See Web Site Reference Section at the end of the newsletter for Instructors for more information and registration.

Ballroom Dancing with Natasha :
On Monday, February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd at 7pm
Waltz lessons with Natasha
The class will start at the beginners level and progress to an intermediate level concentrating on one style for the entire month.
Pre-register by the first Monday,Feb 2nd with payment for 4 weeks of $48 or $13 per class If paying per class please notify the instructor if you will not be in attendance. Payment Zelle, check or cash welcome. Doors open at 6:40 Class at 7 and Some time for practice at 8PM. For more information Please call 716-440-8328- cell
or chupilin6@aol.com
Lessons are held at The Brounshidle Post on 3354 Delaware Ave. Kenmore Private Lessons and Bridal Instruction can also be arranged with Natasha to include options in Sanborn/Lewiston, NY. Call or text for information.

Catherine Dopp:
Saturdays Argentine Tango lessons continue at Kenmore Baptist Church, 10 Wardman Ave in Kenmore.
Class runs from 11 AM till Noon with a practice class following
from noon to 1:00pm. Cost is $8.00. Past students welcome to attend practice session at no cost. Contact: clarimonde2@yahoo.com or check out facebook ( Info in Web Site Section.)

Buffalo Ballroom:
Classes Monday (2:30 Technique and 6:30 Smooth and Rhythm), Tuesday (5:40 International Style),
Wednesday (2:30 American Bronze Class, 6:30 Beginner’s Class), Thursday (5:40 Club Dances),
Friday (7:20 Technique Class)
$25 a class or FREE group classes for a month with the purchase of one private lesson

The Lockport Family YMCA:
is offering free ballroom dance lessons on Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM.
The Y is located at 5833 Snyder Drive in Lockport.
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 with a hardwood flooron the second floor. The dance style TBA for February . Call Jim Timkey at 716-471-9357 for more information. No registration is required.

Sarah Haykel:
Couples Valentine’s Dance Class
- Sway the Night Away! with Salsa
This workshop will include partner dancing techniques and moves, Connection exercises, and mindfulness and life coaching skills.
Friday February 13th, 6:30-8 PM. (Snow date, Feb 27th, 6:30- 8pm). 6:30 – 8 PM $69 per couple.
Location - North Tonawanda, NY Details forwarded after confirmed registration.
Register on line. Web site in the Contacts section at the end of the newsletter.

Fanny Olaya:
Salsa Classes
Sundays:
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

Community Swing :
West Coast Swing lessons included in your dance entrance fee to the Wednesday night weekly dances at the Ukranian Civic Center at 205 Military Rd Buffalo
-a different basic move each week starting at 6:00 PM.
No partner necessary!

Beginner Group Ballroom Classes for all Adult ages (18+):
North Tonawanda Senior Center: 35 Main St. City of Tonawanda. Fridays at 1:00PM Please call 716-579-2499

Ballroom Revolution with Lihann Jones - To register for group classes or to sign up for her monthly email go to the website LihannJonesBalllroom If you have any questions, please email lihannjones@gmail.com or call (716) 391-2102. Classes are held at Studio354 at 354 Cayuga Rd in Cheektowaga.
Lihannes Classes are as follows:

MONDAYS:
Beginner II -Intermediate Salsa
6:00pm Mondays 2/9-3/2
Studio 354Y
ou learned the basics, now let’s make them fun! A familiarity with Salsa is strongly suggested for this class.
4-week progressive class.

Beginner I Hustle 7:00pm Mondays
2/9-3/2
Studio 354 Super fun and surprisingly versatile — Hustle works with Disco music, Pop music, and so much more.
I 4-week progressive class.
Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop
8:00pm Mondays
2/9-3/2
Studio 354
Make your Lindy really swing with better technique, more patterns, and more fun! A strong familiarity with Lindy Hop is
required for this class.
Int/Adv 4-week progressive class

TUESDAYS:
Level II Lindy: Tandem Charleston
7:00pm Tuesdays
2/3-2/24
Location: Polish Cadets Hall
- Tandem Charleston is when both partners kick with the same feet. You’ll learn how to get into Tandem, fun moves and how to get out of it. Side by Side Charleston is a requirement for this class. Intermediate 4- week progressive class
To be paid through Swing Buffalo at Polish Cadets Hall

Level I Lindy:
Charleston Basics
7:45pm
Tuesdays 2/3-3/24
Polish Cadets Hall Learn basic techniques, slick Charleston partner moves Beginner 8-week progressive class
To be paid through Swing Buffalo

WEDNESDAYS
LaBlast Workout 6:00pm
2/4-2/25
Studio 354
Fitness powered by dance! No partners needed. Bring sneakers, water, and a towel — you will sweat! Some dance experience required for this class.
4-week progressive class.

Ballroom Line Dancing Classes
7:00pm
2/4-2/25
Studio 354
No partners needed!
Just fun Ballroom-inspired line dances you can do anywhere at any time.ALL- LEVEL 4-week progressive class.

THURSDAYS
Intermediate American Tango Lessons
7:00pm
2/5-2/26
Studio 354
Level up your American style Tango with fun & dramatic moves! A familiarity with American Tango is required for this class. Intermediate 4-week progressive class.

ROCHESTER, New York:
For more information on Lessons and Events in Rochester contact: Maureen Hickey at **modancing@gmail.com** or call 585-944-9641 and ask to be included in her event emails. Check out her web site

CONTINUING WEEKLY EVENTS:

MONDAYS:

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 for February:
Feb 2 – Blues Society Blue Monday with Guest John Riggi
Feb 9- Eric Weinholtz
Feb 16 Pete Worden
Feb 23- Rich Mansell

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

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:

Community Swing has dancing every Wednesday Night at the Ukrainian Civic Center 205 Military Rd. Buffalo, 14207
6 PM to 9 PM
DJ Fastlane taking all your musical requests for every style of dance! Wooden dance floor. $10 at the door with free parking. Cash Bar Free beginner West Coast Swing lessons included in your dance entrance fee starting at 6:00 PM. No partner necessary
Live music on the last Wednesday of the month

Fanny Olaya Has a
Latin Dance Night Every Wednesday Salsa Night
7-10pm $10 admission fee
free Lesson 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:

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
Social Dancing follows. Free tea, coffee, light snacks.
Location: Club Heidelberg
569 Lake St. St Catharines, Ontario Canada.
More info from Frances 1-289-547-5064 In case of cancellation dancers will be notified by 3PM so be sure Frances has your information.

EVENTS BY DATE (Web sites for registration in Web Site Contact Section)

Feb 2 Monday – Blues Society Blue Monday with Guest John Riggi will be held at TPAC 351
Tacoma from 6-9PM . The Blues Society holds a number of monthly events.

February 5- Thursday WNY Blues Society Presents The Pat Harrington Trio with special guest Jeremy Keyes at the Tacoma Performing Arts Center (T-PAC) 7PM $10 Cover ( $5 for Blues Society Members )

February 7-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.

February 7-Saturday -Please join Western New York USA Dance Chapter #3013 at our monthly dance held at a special location- the Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy., Snyder NY 14226, at 2 PM. We will be featuring the Band Swift Kick, and a West Coast lesson by Karen Murphy at 2 PM. The social dance following the lesson to 5 PM. DJ Dave will provide a variety of tunes during the band break. USA Dance Members, $10, Non-members $15, $5 students. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided. 50/50 raffle. The Theme is Valentine’s Day!

February 8- Sunday Workshop: West Coast Swing
12:30-2:30pm Studio 354 Smooth, slinky, and slower than typical East Coast Swing
West Coast Swing is very popular and works with a wide variety of music Stlyes
No partners needed
**.**We will rotate partners during the class
$30 pre-register on web site
$40 at the door

February 13- Friday Couples Valentines Dance Class with Salsa Sarah

February 13-Friday - The Alex Rene Big Band presents: 'Lucky in Love' Valentine's Dance, featuring vocalists Melissa Kate & Mark Swarts of 'Sinatra & More'. Dancer Chazz will be offering a Next Generation Swing group lesson at 7:00 and the dance is 7:30-10:00. Presale tickets will be $20 and $25 at the door. Presale tickets will be available for purchase on line.See web site at end of the newsletter - This will be at the Brounshidle Post #205 3354 Delaware Ave Kenmore, NY

February 13-Friday The Hastings Duo will be at Potts Banquet Hall from 5-9. Admission $10 at the door. Menu and Bar Available.

February 15- Sunday –
Sam Guarino presents his All Star Diva Show
6-10PM
Classics V
2425 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst
716-691 6000
Admission is $10 Advance and $15 at the door. Cash Bar. No Outside Food or Snacks but food available for purchase. For further information or to purchase advance tickets contact Sam at 716 836-7933.

February 17- Tuesday The Tuesday Night Dance is Back!
We listened to your concerns and have changed our day of the month and our location. We will be holding our dances on the third Tuesday of each month at the Brounshidle Post on Delaware Ave. Tuesday Night Dance (AKA Tuesday Spring Street) Hosted by HH&M Productions (John, Claire and Pat)Music by DJ Larry Helinski
7 pm till 10 pm
Cost $10 per person. There is a bar available. Please support the bar for all your beverages. You are welcome to bring snacks for your table.
Future dances-third Tuesday of each month.

February 19- Thursday Monthly Tango Milonga continues at Brounshidle American Legion Post 3354 Delaware Ave Kenmore with Catherine Dopp. Dance will run from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
We will have a Valentine’s theme so please wear your best red or heart outfit. There is lots of parking, A small assortment of snacks is served, with various classic and newer music playing for 3.5 hours.
No partner is needed as we rotate dancers all night. Please join us; we’d love to have you.

February 21-Saturday You are invited to a Celebration Dance In Honor and Memory of Jackie George! Jackie taught and shared her love of dance with us for over 30 years! Join us for a fun-filled evening of live music and dance, Jackie-style!
7-10PM at the Brounshidle Post 3354 Delaware Avenue Kenmore 14217. Music by the Hastings Duo. Tango Dance Lesson at 7PM with Chuck Chazz and a Tango Line Dance at 8:30 with Karen Murphy. $10 Snacks and Door Prizes. Color theme is Teal Blue if you would like to participate.

February 25:
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 Double Feature . Jack Civiletto & April Mazzone (no lesson this week) $10 at the door.

**February 27**Friday The Hastings Duo will be at Potts Banquet Hall from 5-9. Admission $10 at the door. Menu and Bar Available.

February 28- Natasha Chupilin shares Winter Ball featuring Waltz and English Country Dances will be held at the Main Hall of the Saturn Club 977 Delaware Ave Buffalo 14209 at 7PM. Formal Attire Required. $60 per ticket. Text or Call Nick Leone for tickets and details at 716-955-9430. or contact Natasha and ask for the flyer. chupilin6@aol.com

WEB SITE CONTACTS
Sarah Haykel class registration https://bit.ly/valentinesdanceforcouples

Alex Rene Big Band www.alexrenebigband.com
Klub 60 www.Klub60.com

Fanny Olaya - www.buffalosalsadance.com

LihannJones /Ballroom Revolution www.LihannJonesBallroom.com Buffalo

Ballroom www.BuffaloBallroom.com

Buffalo Tango www.buffalotango.com

Community Swing www.communitycanvas.org

Rochester Dance Information with Maureen Hickey www.MoDancing.com

Catherine Dopp https://www.facebook.com/
catherine.s.dances.in.kenmore/
Brazilian Zouk www.northeastzouk.com