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Golden Gate Senior Center Round Dancers
San Francisco, CA
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Superior Palace. December 7, 2017.
2018 Registration Information. Link to REGISTRATION
2018 Registration Information. Link to REGISTRATION
December 21. No Class.
December 21. No Class.
December 28. No Class.
December 28. No Class.
NEXT CLASS
NEXT CLASS
January 4. New Quarter. New Year.
January 4. New Quarter. New Year.
- - Intro to Rounds: The ONE-STEP. Link to One-Step Guidance Page
- - Intro to Rounds: The ONE-STEP. Link to One-Step Guidance Page
In the meanwhile, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Silver Bells [Alternate Choreography]
This is not the same version you learned in class, but you do know all the steps!
White Christmas
Everyone gets rusty on the once-a-year seasonal songs. These dancers forgot that
BROKEN BOX = 1/2 a BOX, ROCK RECOVER, FINISH THE BOX, ROCK RECOVER.
From December 14:
HOLIDAY SONGS: Please see the Holiday Selections Page
- Jingle Bell Rock, Christmas Cookies, Silver Bells, Greensleeves
FOXTROT DREAMS: "Any Dream" "Dream a Little"
REQUEST: "Orchids in the Moonlight" (easy Tango)
REQUEST: Cumberland Reel
RATE-A-RECORD: Sound of Music Foxtrot.
CLASSICS
"Tango Mannita" "Ascots Rumba"
For our Tango graduates: If interested in seeing your level of achievement and samples
of gradually building into the higher levels, link to TANGO COMPLETION
PREVIOUS SESSIONS
From Dec.7
The December Round-Up
ROUND-UP VIDEO CLIPS:
Argentine Tango Exhibition Dance; and "Cumberland Reel" December Round-Up
What we covered Nov.30
The November Round-Up
ROUND-UP VIDEO CLIP: Excerpts from Uno Tango: November Round-Up
November Repertoire
"Axel F" "Black Horse and Cherry Tree" "Any Dream" "Tango for Alma" "Uno Tango"
Classic Repertoire
"Tango Mannita" "Ascots Rumba" "Answer Me" "Frenchy Brown" "Could I Have...?"
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What we covered Nov.16
PRE-ROUND
Silver Bells Ph. 2 Holiday WZ [preparation info is on Pre-Round Page]
CHA
- PRACTICE: "Axel F" [The workshop page includes an ALEMANA video teach]
- NEW: "Black Horse and Cherry Tree"
TANGO
- NEW: "Uno Tango" Includes new cue: OUTSIDE SWIVEL
- PRACTICE: "Queen of the Night"
FOXTROT
- REVIEW: Any Dream Will Do Workshop Page: "Any Dream"
CLASSICS
CLASSICS
- - Tango Mannita "Tango Mannita"
- - Could I Have This Dance? WZ "Could I Have...?"
- Frenchy Brown TS "Frenchy Brown"
What we covered Nov.9
PRE-ROUND
Mission Bell Waltz Ph. 2 WZ [preparation info is on Pre-Round Page]
CHA
- REVIEW: "Axel F" [The workshop page includes an ALEMANA video teach]
TANGO
- REVIEW (Mixed--TG/FT): "Tango for Alma"
- - - EXTRA CREDIT-- Mixed Rhythm Tango/TwoStep: We will not be dancing Lola Wants You that
introduces the cue SPANISH DRAG; but see the workshop page if you are interested: "Lola".
- - - EXTRA CREDIT-- Mixed Rhythm Tango/Jive/TwoStep: We will not be dancing
Swing Tango ; but see the workshop page if you are interested: "Swing Tango"
INTRO TO FOXTROT
- For Foxtrot timing, see Section FT102 on the Intro Page: Foxtrot Level 1
FOXTROT WORKSHOP
- NEW: Any Dream Will Do Workshop Page: "Any Dream"
CLASSICS
CLASSICS
- - Tango Mannita "Tango Mannita"
- - Could I Have This Dance? WZ "Could I Have...?"
- - Ascot's Rumba "Ascots Rumba"
- - Frenchy Brown TS "Frenchy Brown"
What we covered Nov.2
PRE-ROUND
Yvonne's Waltz Ph. 2 WZ [preparation info is on Pre-Round Page]
CHA
- WARM UP: Cha Cha Choo Choo Video clip on the October Round-Up page
- NEW: "Axel F" [The workshop page includes an ALEMANA video teach]
TANGO
- REVIEW: "Queen of the Night"
- NEW: "Tango for Alma" [with new cue STAIRS and with Foxtrot rhythm]
- - - EXTRA CREDIT: We will not be dancing "Hernando's Tango" that introduces the cue STAIRS;
but see the workshop page if you are interested: "Hernando's Tango"
CLASSICS
CLASSICS
- - Tango Mannita "Tango Mannita"
- - Could I Have This Dance? WZ "Could I Have...?"
- - Ascot's Rumba "Ascots Rumba"
- - Frenchy Brown TS "Frenchy Brown"
What we covered Oct. 26
The October Round-Up
~ Link to Sheila's video clips from the October Round-Up
~ Link to Sheila's video clips from the October Round-Up
PRE-ROUND
Waltz Across Texas Video on Pre-Round Page
"Tango Poquito" Easy MIXER
"Queen of the Night" [REVIEW Parts A&B, WORKSHOP Part C]
Request
Classic Repertoire
"Tango Mannita" "Ascots Rumba" "Answer Me" "Frenchy Brown" "Could I Have...?"
What we covered Oct. 19
PRE-ROUND
Are You Lonesome Tonight? Ph. 2 WZ [preparation info is on Pre-Round Page]
CHA
- WARM UP: Volare (2) On the Volare workshop page, ignore Versions 1 & 3: "Volare"
- NEW: Choo Choo Cha Cha
TANGO
- PRACTICE: Square Tango "Sq.TG"
- PRACTICE: "Tango d'Ideas"
- PRACTICE: "Mannita"
- REVIEW: Tango Escondido "Escondido"
- NEW: "Queen of the Night"
What we covered Oct. 12
PRE-ROUND
Blue Side of Lonesome Ph. 2+2 WZ [preparation info is on Pre-Round Page]
CHA
- WARM UP: Volare (1) No video, but steps are in Section CH124,
and recording is in Section CH150 in Guide to Level 1 CHA
- INTRO to Level 2 Cha-Cha: Level 2 CHA
- NEW: Volare (2) On the Volare workshop page, ignore Versions 1 & 3: "Volare"
TANGO
- REVIEW: Square Tango "Sq.TG"
- PRACTICE: "Tango d'Ideas"
- PRACTICE: "Mannita"
- NEW: Tango Escondido "Escondido"
TWO STEP
- PRACTICE: "Frenchy Brown"
What we covered Oct. 5
What we covered Oct. 5
PRE-ROUND
Waltz Across Texas Ph. 2 [VIDEO sample on Pre-Round Page]
TANGO
- WARM UP: "Tango d'Ideas"
- Level 3 Link for Guide to Phase 3 TANGO
- - PRACTICE: Tango Mannita "Mannita"
- - NEW: Square Tango "Sq.TG"
REEL
- - PRACTICE at 90% speed: Scottish Country Dance-- Cumberland Reel
CHA
- NEW: Volare (1) No video, but steps are in Section CH124,
and recording is in Section CH150 in Guide to Level 1 CHA
TWO STEP Special Workshop to catch up Fall Quarter dancers:
What we covered September 28
What we covered September 28
The September Round-Up
~ Link to Shirley's video clips from the September Round-Up
~ Link to Shirley's video clips from the September Round-Up
REFRESHER LINKS to WEBSITE WORKSHOPS:
"Non Dimenticar"
Classic Repertoire
"Tango Mannita" "Ascots Rumba" "Answer Me" "Frenchy Brown" "Could I Have...?"
What we covered September 21
What we covered September 21
TANGO
- WARM UP: "Orchids in the Moonlight"
- Level 3 Link for Guide to Level 3 TANGO
- - REVIEW of Part B and full workshop for "Hernando's Tango"
- - REVIEW of Part A and workshop Part B for: "Tango d'Ideas"
- - NEW: Tango Mannita "Mannita"
REEL
- - REVIEW: Scottish Country Dance-- Cumberland Reel
CHA Intro to Cha Link for Guide to Level 1 CHA
- NEW: Sea of Heartbreaks [Video in Section CH132 of Level 1 CHA]
What we covered September 14
What we covered September 14
TANGO
- Level 2 Link for Guide to Level 2 TANGO
- - WARM UP: "Orchids in the Moonlight"
- Level 3 Link for Guide to Level 3 TANGO
- - REVIEW of Part A and workshop Part B "Hernando's Tango"
- - NEW: "Tango d'Ideas"
FINALE
- Frenchy Brown TS LINK: "Frenchy Brown"
REVIVALS for Summer Dancers
- - Non Dimenticar RB LINK: "Non Dimenticar"
- - Southern Nights CH
- - PRE-ROUND
- - - Spinning Wheel LINK: "Spinning Wheel"
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To Folk Dancers: If you are interested in viewing video clips
from the Labor Day weekend Greek Festival in Belmont,
click Greek Folk Dance
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What we covered September 7
What we covered September 7
TANGO
- Level 1 Link for Guide to Level 1 TANGO
- - WARM UP: "Ideas Tango Drill"
- - PRACTICE: "Tango Poquito"
- Level 2 Link for Guide to Level 2 TANGO
- - REVIEW: "Orchids in the Moonlight"
- Level 3, NEW: Part A only of "Hernando's Tango"
CHA Intro to Cha Link for Guide to Level 1 CHA
- Sea of Heartbreaks [Video in Section CH132 of Level 1 CHA]
FINALE
- Could I Have This Dance? WZ
DEMOS by Summer Dancers
- - Ascot's Rumba LINK: "Ascots Rumba"
- - Non Dimenticar LINK: "Non Dimenticar"
- - Frenchy Brown TS LINK: "Frenchy Brown"
- - PRE-ROUND
- - - Die Lorelei Ph.3 WZ LINK: "Lorelei"
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What we covered August 31
What we covered August 31
Welcome Mixer. Link to Patty Cake Polka
Tango Level 1. Link to Intro to TANGO
- REVIEW
- - "Tango Poquito"
- NEW Level 2 Link to Level 2 TANGO
- - "Orchids in the Moonlight"
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What we covered August 24
What we covered August 24
Welcome Mixer. Link to Patty Cake Polka
Tango Level 1. Link to Intro to TANGO
DEMOS by Summer Dancers
- - Ascot's Rumba LINK: "Ascots Rumba"
- - Frenchy Brown TS LINK: "Frenchy Brown"
From Summer Quarter
From Summer Quarter
From August 17.
From August 17.
SPECIAL for the Ph.3~4 Waltzers.
Jane & Gary gave quick, partial demo of The Desert Song just to show that
many of you are capable of dancing several high-level titles just by learning
one new cue per song. For this selection, you would need to add on
DRAG HESITATION. If interested for your own curiosity, see the full
Workshop Page: Desert Song
THE SUMMER ROUND-UP
Marathon Dancing
~ Link to Shirley's video clip (Spinning Wheel) from the August Round-Up
- Waltz
- - Rainbow Connection Ph1
- - Mission Bell Waltz Ph2 LINK: "Mission Bell"
- - Tips of My Fingers WZ Ph 2 LINK: "Tips"
- - Spinning Wheel LINK: "Spinning Wheel"
- - Answer Me LINK: "Answer Me"
- - Lili Marlene LINK: "Lili Marlene"
- - Carolina Moon LINK: "Carolina Moon"
- - Someone's a Fool
- Rumba
- - Dream Lover EZ
- - Ascot's Rumba LINK: "Ascots Rumba"
- - Non Dimenticar LINK: "Non Dimenticar"
- Cha
- - Choo Choo Cha Cha
- - Southern Nights Glen Campbell Tribute
FINALE: Could I Have This Dance? WZ "Could I Have...?"
ENCORE: Frenchy Brown TS "Frenchy Brown"
WINTER QUARTER 2018 -- In development.... Subject to change
WINTER QUARTER 2018 -- In development.... Subject to change
Featuring LATIN RHYTHMS
Focus on Cuban Bolero
January 4
NEW: Pattycake Polka MIXER
DEMO Could I Have This Dance? WALTZ
NEW: When I Think of You ONE STEP
DEMO Frenchy Brown TWO STEP
CLINIC: Bolero Basics: Over the Rainbow
NEW: Blue Velvet BOLERO
DEMO: Ascot's Rumba RB
REPRISE- Blue Velvet BOLERO
DEMO: Choo Choo CHA
REPRISE- When I Think of You ONE STEP
REPRISE- Pattycake Polka MIXER
January 11
PRE-ROUND: Greensleeves WZ
WARM UP: Pattycake Polka MIXER
REVIEW: When I Think of You ONE STEP
REVIEW: Blue Velvet BL
DEMO: Tango Mannita
NEW: Tango Poquito MIXER
NEW: Years Have Passed BL
DEMO: Any Dream Will Do FT
REPRISE- Years Have Passed BL
REPRISE- Blue Velvet BL
FINALE: When I Think of You ONE STEP
January 18
PRE-ROUND: Dream a Little Dream FT
WARM UP: When I Think of You ONE STEP
REVIEW: Years Have Passed BL
CLINIC: Mambo step-- SCALLOPS
DEMO: Tango: Tango d'Ideas
REVIEW: Tango Poquito MIXER
NEW: When It Comes to You BL
NEW: Cumberland Reel FOLK
REPRISE: When It Comes to You BL
FINALE: Blue Velvet BL
January 25
THE JANUARY ROUND-UP
Pattycake Polka MIXER
When I Think of You ONE STEP
Blue Velvet BL
NEW: Intro to Rumba: Colors of the Wind RB
Tango Poquito MIXER
Years Have Passed BL
When It Comes to You BL
Cumberland Reel FOLK
CLINIC: Mambo step-- SCALLOPS
- - CLASSICS - -
Ascot's Rumba RB
Frenchy Brown TWO STEP
Any Dream Will Do FT
Could I Have This Dance? WZ
Answer Me WZ
Tango Mannita
FEBRUARY/MARCH PROJECTIONS
Valentine BL
Maria Elena BL
All Fall Down BL
Over the Rainbow BL
Ascots RB
CLINIC: Mambo step-- PATTYCAKE TAP
Continuous Workshop: Ding Dong Mambo
Continuous Workshop: Peg o' My Heart FT
CHA VARIATIONS
- JIG
- - Irish Washerwoman
- DISCO
- - Dancing Queen
- - Y.M.C.A.
QUARTER ENDS MARCH 8
SPRING QUARTER 2018
SPRING QUARTER 2018
Major: Waltz
Minor: Quickstep
Continuous Workshop: "Beauty & the Beast" Bolero
SUMMER QUARTER 2018
SUMMER QUARTER 2018
Major: Two Step
Minor: Jive
Continuous Workshop: "Sheherazade" Waltz
FALL QUARTER 2018
FALL QUARTER 2018
Major: Cha
Minor:
Continuous Workshop:
- - CLASSICS - -
- - CLASSICS - -
Ascot's Rumba RB
Ascot's Rumba RB
Frenchy Brown TS
Frenchy Brown TS
Any Dream Will Do FT
Any Dream Will Do FT
Could I Have This Dance? WZ
Could I Have This Dance? WZ
Answer Me WZ
Answer Me WZ
Tango Mannita
Tango Mannita
Black Horse & Cherry Tree CHA
Black Horse & Cherry Tree CHA
Too Many Rivers STS
Too Many Rivers STS
Night Train JV
Night Train JV
I Wanta Quickstep QS
I Wanta Quickstep QS
1. Sound Check
1. Sound Check
2. Call to Post
2. Call to Post
3. Pre-Round
3. Pre-Round
4. Warm-Up
4. Warm-Up
5. Review 1
5. Review 1
6. New 1
6. New 1
7. Clinic
7. Clinic
8. Review 2
8. Review 2
9. New 2
9. New 2
10. Non-Round
10. Non-Round
11. Classics
11. Classics
12. Reprise
12. Reprise
13. Finale
13. Finale
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"Red Light / Green Light" PROGRESS CHART
Fall Quarter Dancers know GREEN.
For those who are not yet comfortable with Level 1 thru Ph. 3 Tango,
or Levels 1 and 2 Cha, link to the Guidance Pages to study:
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