WV DANCE, INC., (304-984-1939)

Ballroom Dance Lessons and DJ Services



Instructors:  Craig Giffin and Julia McCormick

WV Dance, Inc.
info@wvdance.net
304-984-1939

General Announcements
(Last Updated November 18, 2008)

** Private Lessons:

We currently have time slots available for private lessons.  Private lessons are taught in Kanawha City or at your house.  Contact us today at 304-984-1939 or at info@wvdance.net to learn how you can take private lessons from us.   


Beginner Dance Lessons at West Virginia State University in Institute, West Virginia.  Join us on Monday evenings for beginner ballroom dancing lessons in Room 134 of the Wilson Student Union on the West Virginia State University campus in Institute, West Virginia.  Starting Monday, October 27, we'll teach three weeks of swing followed by three weeks of merengue.  Lessons will last from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a free practice session to follow from 8:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.  Lessons are free for West Virginia State University students, staff, and faculty.  For everyone else, lessons are $10/person per lesson or $50/6 weeks of lessons.  People attending these lessons are advised to park in Parking Lot "M" which is located adjacent to the Wilson Student Union.  Click here for directions to the Wilson Student Union and Parking Lot M.  Or, click here to see a map of the West Virginia State University campus

Experienced Beginner Dance Lessons in Hurricane.   Join us in Hurricane on selected Sundays of the month for ballroom dance lessons for experienced beginner and intermediate level dancers.  Lessons are from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Lessons taught are students' choice.  Lessons take place at 209 Olde Orchard Drive, Hurricane.  Click here to view directions to our lessons in Hurricane.  Our next lessons in Hurricane will take place on Sunday, January 25, 2009. 

The Homestead.  Interested in getting away over Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years?  Join WV Dance, Inc., www.wvdance.net, again this year at the beautiful Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia during those holidays.  We’ll be offering lessons at The Homestead during the Thanksgiving holiday period in the Crystal Ballroom on November 29, 2008 from 12-2 p.m. and from 3-5 p.m.  We’ll also be offering lessons at the Homestead on Saturday, December 27, and Sunday, December 28.  On December 27, we'll have a children's dance lesson from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and on Sunday, December 28 we'll be teaching swing dancing from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Finally, we’ll be giving a dance exhibition during the New Year’s Eve ball that The Homestead has on New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2008 from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.  Ring in the New Year with fun and dancing at the Homestead.  Visit www.thehomestead.com for more information on how you can book your stay at the Homestead and for information on what amenities that the resort offers. 

Beginner Dance Lessons at the University of Charleston.  Join us for group dance lessons for beginning ballroom dancing students at the University of Charleston starting Tuesday, January 13, 2009.  Lessons will be held on the following dates:  January 13, 20, and 27; February 3, 10, and 17; March 17, 24, 31; and, April 7, 14, and 21.  Lessons will be from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with a free practice session to follow from 8:30 to 8:45 p.m.  We'll teach three weeks of foxtrot (on January 13, 20, and 27) followed by three weeks of rumba (on February 3, 10, and 17).  (Dances to be taught in March and April are yet to be determined).  Dance lessons will be held in the 3rd floor Geary Ballroom of the Geary Student Union on the University of Charleston campus.  Click here for a map of the UC campus that shows the Geary Student Union.  Or, click here for written directions to the University of Charleston campus.  No prior dance experience is required to take the lessons.  Dress is casual, no partner is required, and the lessons are free for University of Charleston students, staff, and faculty.  Lessons for community members (non-UC students, staff, and faculty) are $10/person/lesson, or $50 for 6 weeks worth of lessons. 

Deejay Services.  We offer deejay services for your wedding, anniversary, group meeting, or other special event.  Contact us at info@wvdance.net or 304-984-1939 for information on how you can schedule us to deejay your next event.



Special Announcement:  It is with great pride that I announce the publication of "West Virginia Farm Stories" stories from life in the early 20th century.  Written by my grandmother, Mary Cordelia Riffee Figgatt, between her 93rd and 100th birthdays, this book chronicles what life was like before automobiles, televisions, cell phones, and video games.  Pick up a copy of this engaging book at Taylor Books on Capitol Street in downtown Charleston, Frog Creek Books in the Capitol Farmers' Market in Charleston, Borders Books in the Huntington Mall at Barboursville, or Tamarack in Beckley. -- Craig Giffin