What we’re about
Fun, friendly, inclusive dancing. Want to meet friendly people, and get some exercise at the same time? The Carolina Dance Club sponsors a long running (18 years), very popular, social dance every Sunday at the Raleigh Elks Lodge.
Come early and participate in a 55 minute beginner lessons prior to social dancing. No partner or prior experience is necessary to join us for the lesson or social dancing.
The Carolina Dance Club is the offshoot of our DJ and Entertainment company, Music and Dance Productions. Our goal, and passion is to provide outstanding social dance opportunities and instruction for our Triangle NC community. It has been our quest since 1996.
My wife Debbie Ramsey and I met dancing in New York City. We moved to the Triangle area back in 1997, and have made this our home ever since. We are professional instructors, dancers and dj's, and love what we do. Debbie Ramsey, is a US Open Swing Dance Champion, California Hall of Fame Swing Dancer, and a fantastic mother of two sons and my loving wife.
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Sunday Beginners West Coast Swing Workshop and Evening Swing Dance
Raleigh Elks Lodge no.735, 5538 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC, USLEARN WEST COAST SWING in the afternoon at our Beginners Workshop and stay for our popular EVENING SWING DANCE.
Afternoon Workshops and Evening Swing Dance Description:
Afternoon Boot Camp Workshops - Learn some the key basics of West Coast Swing with instructor Wesley Boz in our 3 afternoon workshops, then get out on the dance floor and have fun.
Evening Swing Dancing starts at 6 pm - 10 pm right after the Boot Camp workshops end.
DOORS OPEN AT 2:40 PM TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS.
(No online registration).AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS: We will be offering three, fun and informative workshops starting at 3 pm. Take one or all three workshops. No partner or prior experience necessary, very inclusive.
3 pm - INTRODUCTION TO WEST COAST SWING: Don't miss this first class. here we introduce you to the 6 count foundations of west coast swing. Open, closed positions, starter step, side pass variations.
4 pm - PUSH BREAK/SUGAR PUSH: This is a must class for any aspiring west coast swing dancer.
5 PM - INSIDE TURNS AND PICKUPS: Here we get a bit harder and challenging in the material.
AFTERNOON WORKSHOP COST: Register at the door. Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the workshops to check in and get your name tag. Payment Methods: Cash, check, Visa, Master Card, AmEx, Discover, Venmo, Debit at the door.
Carolina Dance Club Members (CDC): $11 One Workshop , $19 Two Workshops, $23 Three Workshops.
Non-CDC Members Public: $15 One Workshop, $25 Two Workshops, $35 Three Workshops. Students (14-24 yrs): $5.00 per workshop. No partner necessary.
BOOT CAMP BANKROLL: When you take all three afternoon workshops, you can get the evening swing dance at 6 pm for just $5.00.
The evening swing dance is a separate admission charge.EVENING SWING DANCE SCHEDULE:
6 PM Beginner & Intermediate East Coast Swing Lessons. (included with your admission).EVEN ADMISSION: PUBLIC $15, STUDENTS (16-24 yrs.) $10,
CDC Members $12.NEW MUSIC FORMAT: DJ Wesley Boz.
We will be playing a continuous mix of great swing music throughout the evening. (lindy hop, west coast swing, country two step, hustle, blues, east coast swing, balboa)SOCIAL SWING DANCING: 7 pm till 10:00 pm - Big Band, Jump Blues, Country, Top40 Swing, R&B, Swingin Jazz, 50/60 Rock& Roll, Hustle music.
How more questions? Call us at Cell :919-749-3030, Email us.
wesleyboz@musicanddance.comSingles and church groups are welcome to join us. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
SPONSORED BY The Carolina Dance Club.
www.CarolinaDanceClub.com2 attendees
Tuesday Night West Coast Swing Social Moves Class
Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC, USWEST COAST SWING "SOCIAL MOVES" with instructor Wesley Boz.
5 WEEK SERIES: OCTOBER 14, 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11th.
TIME: 6:30 - 7:45 pm. Join us during our second week of class - Oct 21st. (One hour and 15 minutes for each class. (6 hours of total instruction).Enrollment Deadline: Registrations accepted during the first and second weeks of the class series - OCTOBER 14 & 21st)
Drop Ins by permission of instructor only.
Makeup Policy: You can make up one missed class. No Refunds.Progressive classes: With structured, step-by-step lessons, you’ll build your skills each week. Each week, we review the prior weeks material. Weekly student video taping and a written syllabus will be provided for the course.
CLASS TIME: 6:30 pm till 7:45 pm (5 week series).
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE .TUITION COST ONLINE: INDIVIDUAL $75, COUPLE $135, STUDENT (14-24 yrs) $30.
At The Door: INDIVIDUAL $80, COUPLE $140, STUDENT (14-24 yrs) $30. No Refunds.COURSE DESCRIPTION: This five week, intensive class series is for the social west coast swing dancer with basic foundations mastered. We will be covering 6 & 8 count side pass variations, reverse whip, push break variations, 2 beat extensions, partner concepts and music timing in this class series.
These classes are very friendly, relaxed, and inclusive. No partner necessary. We will be rotating our leaders/followers in class so that you dance with everyone.
Please note that this class series is structured for the dancer who is serious about improving their social dance skills. You will need to practice on a regular basis to keep up with the weekly material. We will be providing a written class step syllabus, and offer weekly video recaps at the end of each class.
PARKING: Please park on the left side of, the front of the buildings parking area. Follow the signs to swing classes. Through glass double doors.
Can't make classes? Try a private lesson.HAVE QUESTIONS or need more information?
Wesley Boz 919-749-3030 Email: wesleyboz@musicanddance.com
ONLINE REGISTRATION2 attendees
Tuesday Night Lindy Hop Classes
Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC, USLINDY HOP INTERMEDIATE ROUTINE CLASS Series. Instructor - Wesley Boz. Event description: A fun, routine class for experienced lindy hop social dancers. Join us during our second week of class - Oct 21st.
The grand daddy of swing styles. A fun and popular swing dance style.
5 WEEK SERIES: OCTOBER 14, 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11th.
TIME: 7:45 pm till 9 pm.(One hour and 15 minutes for each class. (6 hours of total instruction).
Enrollment Deadline: Registrations accepted during the first and second weeks of the class series. (OCTOBER 14 & 21st).
Drop Ins by permission of instructor only.Makeup Policy: You can make up one missed class. No Refunds.
REGISTRATION: Online - INDIVIDUAL $75, COUPLE $135, STUDENT (14-24 yrs) $30. No Refunds. ONLINE REGISTRATIONAt The Door: INDIVIDUAL $80, COUPLE $140, STUDENT (14-24 yrs) $30. No Refunds.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This five week, intensive intermediate level class series is for lindy hop dancers who would like to put there dance steps together with the music in a meaningful way. Musicality, enhanced partnering and clean technique will be stressed and practiced in this fun series. We will be presenting the popular "Hollywood" Lindy Hop styling in this series.
We will take a piece of swing music and create a choreographed mini routine based on classic lindy hop dance steps (swingouts, sugar pushes, passing patterns etc.) that you'll be learning throughout the 5 week series.
Please note that this class series is structured for the dancer who is serious about improving their lindy hop social dance skills. This will be a fun, and very supportive class experience. You will need to practice on a regular basis to keep up with the weekly material. We will be providing a written class step syllabus, and offer weekly video recaps at the end of each class.
PARKING: Please park on the left side - front of the buildings parking area. Follow the signs to swing classes. Enter thru side door.
Can't make classes? Try a private lesson. Wesley's dance background..HAVE QUESTIONS or need more information?
Wesley Boz 919-749-3030 Email: wesleyboz@musicanddance.com1 attendee
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