APRIL DANCE LESSONS/EVENTS!

APRIL DANCE4FUN NEWSLETTER Also available on Facebook at Dance4Fun-WNY

Hello Dancers Best wishes to everyone Celebrating Passover and Easter . With the beginning of Spring and more daylight since the start of Daylight Savings time,and the return of some snowbirds hopefully more dancers will begin coming out for the many classes and events. Leaders are especially encouraged to come out and join in the dances being offered throughout the month as there are always so many more followers.
Happy dancing everyone – Charlene

IMPORTANT NOTE- All web sites are listed at the end of the newsletter in a reference section. You can make reservations and get extra information by visiting the sites.

LESSONS FOR APRIL

Ballroom Dancing with Natasha – Pre Register for ballroom classes for the month with Natasha at 716-440-8328. or pay per class. Also check out Facebook "Ballroom dancing with Natasha" for updates. This month lessons are held on ALL Mondays in East Coast Swing. The class will start at the beginners level and progress to an intermediate level concentrating on one style for the entire month. Cost is $50 for the full month If paid in advance please notify the instructor if you will not be in attendance. Payment Zelle, check or cash welcome. Doors open at 6:40pm. For more information Please call 716-440-8328- cell or chupilin6@aol.com Lessons are held at The Brounshidle Post on 3354 Delaware Ave. KenmorePrivate classes are available by appointment in Kenmore at the Brounshidle or in Studio on Saunders Settlement Rd. In Sanborn.

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 on the second floor. The room features a hardwood floor.The dance style TBA . Call Jim Timkey at 716-471-9357 for more information. No registration is required.

Lessons With Fanny Olaya on Sundays Check website.for Salsa and Bachata New lessons began end of March For Mar 22and 29 and April 12-19. Private Lessons and Gift Certificates available. Check the web site to register for upcoming classes or contact Fanny at fannysalsadance@gmail.com and ask to be included in her emails .

Beginner/Intermediate Argentine Tango Lessons is ongoing with Catherine Dopp every Saturday this April. Held at Kenmore Baptist Church, 10 Wardman Avenue, Kenmore, NY from 11:00 AM –
1:00PM for only $8.00; one hour lesson and one hour of practice of that lesson. Veterans get free
admission. Please use the sidewalk door on Wardman Ave. and go up to 2nd floor. Bring a friend or two! No partner needed as we rotate all class time.

Community Swing - We are offering free beginner 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 doing a different basic move each week starting at 6:00 PM. No partner necessary,.

Tonawanda Senior Center 35 Main St. City of Tonawanda. Beginner Ballroom Basics!
Fridays at 1:00PM Please call 716-579-2499

Ballroom Revolution with Lihann Jones - to Register go to 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.

MONDAYS:
Beginner II West Coast Swing 6:00pm
Mondays 4/6-4/27 Studio 354 A familiarity with West Coast Swing is strongly suggested for this class. Beginner II 4-week progressive class. Beginner I East Coast Swing 7:00pm Mondays 4/6-4/27 Studio 354East Coast Swing is super popular, very versatile, and extremely fun! Learn the basics and more of this Beginner friendly dance. Beginner I 4-week progressive class.

Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop 8:00pm Mondays 4/6-4/27 Studio 354Make your Lindy really swing with better technique, more patterns, and more fun! A strong familiarity with Lindy Hop and the basic Swingout is required for this class. Int/Adv 4-week progressive class.

TUESDAYS:
- Level II Lindy: Mixing 6-ct & 8-ct 7:00pm

Tuesdays 4/7-4/28 Polish CadetsHall
basic 6-ct moves and turn them into your new favorite 8-ct moves! A strong familiarity with 6-ct & 8-ct moves (including the Swingout) is required for this class. Intermediate 4-week progressive class. In collaboration with Swing Buffalo. To be paid through Swing Buffalo.
Level I Lindy: 6-ct Basics 7:45pm Tuesdays 4/7-5/26 **8-week class** Polish Cadets Hall Do you want to become a great Swing/Lindy dancer? This is the class for you. Do you want to improve your basics? This is the class for you. Do you want to learn the opposite role? This class is for you. Join this 8-week course and get started on the correct foot for your Lindy journey. Beginner 8-week progressive class. In collaboration with Swing Buffalo. To be paid through Swing Buffalo.

WEDNESDAYS:
LaBlast Workout 6:00pm Wednesdays 4/8-4/29 Studio 354Fitness 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 7:00pm Wednesdays 4/8-4/29 Studio 354No partners needed! Just fun Ballroom-inspired line dances you can do anywhere at any time.ALL-LEVEL 4-week progressive class.
THURSDAY:
Intermediate Hustle 7:00pm Thursdays 4/9-4/30 Studio 354Level up your Hustle dancing with great new moves and technique! A familiarity with Hustle is required for this class. Intermediate 4-week progressive class.

Lessons and Events in Rochester For information contact Maureen Hickey at modancing@gmail.com or call 585-944-9641 and ask to be included in her event emails.

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. This month : April 6 Guest Gretchen Schultz and Donna Rose , April 13 Willie May , april 20 Mr Conrad . Special Event April 26- Sunday Lafayette Tap Room Reunion with multiple performers. See details under

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 Buffalo Dances are held at the Polish Cadets Hall at 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.
Country Western Line dancing With Paula Lezan 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 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

Latin Dance Night Salsa With Fanny Olaya
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:
Stepping Out To Dance Social Dance, StCatherines, Ontario
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. Free tea, coffee, light snacks. Club Heidelberg 569 Lake St. St Catharines, Ontario Canada. More info from Frances 1-289-547-5064 email frances.60@hotmail.com
NOTE- SPECIAL LESSON
April 19 – Sunday Mary Adams will be teaching a Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson. 5:00 pm to 6:00pm. $20pp. Doors will open at 4:30pm.

EVENTS By DATE:

April 9
Thursday Milonga, will be held at the Brouinshidle Post 3354 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore 14217 from 6:30 till 10PM. There are snacks, rotating dancers, tons of parking, convenient bus routes, and a huge, spring loaded dance floor. Admission is $15.00; veterans free of charge. Please stop in. No partner required. PLEASE NOTE Catherine Dopp announces that after the April Milonga her
Brounshidle Post Tango will be no longer be held every 3rd Thursday of the month. Buffalo Latin Dancers Meetup website will list monthly dates

April 10
Friday Please join Western New York USA Dance Chapter #3013 for our Latin Night featuring a salsa dance lesson by Fanny Olaya and music by Sol Y Sombra Latin Jazz Ensemble. DJ Dave will play an assortment of tunes during the band break. The lesson will begin at 7 PM and social dancing following the lesson will continue until 10 PM. The dance is held at the Brounshidle Post, 3354 Delaware Ave., Kenmore NY 14217 Beverages available for purchase at the bar. USA Dance members $10, non-members $15, students $5, a 50/50 split raffle is held. Dress to impress in SALSA RED!

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

April 12
Sunday Workshop: Bachata 12:30-2:30pm Studio 354 This Dominican Republic dance can be slow or fast, sensual or flirty. It’s easy to learn for beginner dancers and easy to get creative for experienced dancers. No partners needed. We will rotate partners during the class. $30 pre-register; $40 at the door.Ballroom Revolution.Pre register on the web site

April 16
Thursday White Falcons Social Dance Club is held at the Sikora Post at 950 Payne Avenue North Tonawanda. There will be sandwiches and Budway's Donuts for dessert, coffee/tea and soft drinks included in the price. Cash Bar. Doors open at 6PM and Food at 6:30PM followed by Music for dancing 7-10PM by The Hastings Duo . Dress in your Easter Best. Regular Monthly Dance Members $10 Guests always welcome. $15. For More Information contact Jennifer Gallagher at 716-935-7777

April 21
The Tuesday Night Dance is Back! 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.

April 26-
3-8 PM Lafayette Tap Room Reunion at Tacoma Performing Arts Center (T-Pac)
$10 pre sale or $15 at the door. Seating is general admission at shared tables unless you make a reservation for 6+ guests (with name) by emailing tpac@charteredprofessors.com or leaving a message at 716-507-9899 by April 25. More information and tickets available at the web site in the web site contacts section of the newsletter .
April 29-
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 Music 6:30PM $10 This month Rockabilly Steve and the BR3

WEB SITE CONTACTS
Tpac- Lafayette Tap Room Reunion More information and tickets available
at https://thecharterplace.com/index.php/tap-room-reunion-2025/

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 Brazilian Zouk www.northeastzouk.com

Catherine Dopp Meetup contact www.meetup.com/hot-in-here-buffalo-latin-dancers/