WV DANCE, INC.
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WV Dance, Inc.
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Ballroom Dancing Weekend at Stonewall Jackson Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia January 27-29, 2012
Join us January 27-29, 2012 for a Ballroom Dancing Weekend at the beautiful Stonewall Jackson Resort, West Virginia in Roanoke, West Virginia (Yes, that’s Roanoke, West Virginia, not Roanoke, Virginia!). Stonewall Resort is located at 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, West Virginia, 26447. Please call Stonewall at 888-278-8150 to reserve your spot for this weekend today. (A limited number of spaces are available.) The price for the Ballroom Dancing package is $285/double occupancy (plus 12% tax), or you may choose to purchase the single occupancy rate at a price of $221.50/single occupancy (plus 12% tax). Both rates include a $14 resort fee plus the following benefits: (a) two nights of accommodations in one room for two people, (b) participation in all ballroom dancing instruction and two dances for two people, (c) Breakfast for two at Stillwater’s Kiosk on Saturday and Sunday mornings, (d) use of kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, life jackets, bicycles, Little Sorrel boat cruise, all fitness center workout equipment including indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna; fire pit; all recreational game equipment including horseshoes, corn hole, volleyball and more, (weather and season permitting) (e) Free access to high speed wired and wireless Internet, (f) Use of the Business Center.
More information about the weekend is noted below. More information about Stonewall Resort is located at www.stonewallresort.com
As mentioned above, our Ballroom Dancing weekend will include two dances and multiple workshops. The following is the itinerary for the weekend:
Schedule for Ballroom and Latin Dance Weekend at Stonewall Jackson Resort State Park January 27-29, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
6:00-6:30 p.m. Check in for class in the Stonewall Ballroom, located in the Main Lodge
6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginners Foxtrot Dance Lesson
7:30-7:40 p.m. Break & Practice Time
7:40-8:40 p.m. Beginners Nightclub Two Step Dance Lesson
8:50-9:00 p.m. Break
9:00-11:00 p.m. Ballroom and Latin Dance with WV Dance, Inc. as the Deejay.
Cash Bar Available.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
7:00-10:00 a.m. Breakfast (Included in Package).
10:00-11 a.m. Intermediate Foxtrot Dance Lesson (See Note #4 below)
11:00-11:10 a.m. Break & Practice Time
11:10-12:00 p.m. Intermediate Nightclub Two Step Lesson (See Note #4 below)
12:00-1:30 p.m. Lunch (Correction: This is NOT included in the Package))
1:30-2:45 p.m. Beginning and Intermediate Rumba Dance Lessons (See Note #4 below)
2:45-3:00 p.m. Dance Practice Time
2:45-6:00 p.m. Enjoy the Resort’s amenities (See notes below for when these activities are available throughout the year.)
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Dinner (Not included in Package) (See Note #3 below)
8:00 p.m.-11 p.m. Ballroom and Latin Dance with WV Dance as the DJ.
Cash Bar available.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Breakfast (Included in your package).
12 noon. Checkout. However, if you wish, you may add on extra room nights to your package.
Notes:
(1) All dance lessons and dances for this weekend will take place in the Stonewall Ballroom in the main lodge at Stonewall. Unlike was the case in the past, you will not need to travel to the Roanoke building from the main lodge for lessons or dances.
(2) The address for Stonewall Resort is 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, West Virginia, 26447. You may make reservations for the ballroom dancing weekend at Stonewall by calling them directly at 888-278-8150 or by making reservations online at: www.stonewallresort.com/wv_deals/ballroom-dancing-2012. You may also wish to visit Stonewall’s website at www.stonewallresort.com to learn more about what amenities that Stonewall has to offer.
(3) Stonewall serves meals in its Stillwaters Restaurant at the following times: Breakfast: 7-11 a.m., Lunch: 11-3 p.m. Dinner: 5-9 p.m. Lunch and Dinner are also available in the TJ Muskies restaurant / bar area which is across from Stillwaters. Both restaurants are located on the bottom floor of the main lodge. Reservations are recommended for Stillwaters Restaurant; you may make reservations for the Restaurant by calling 304-269-8880. The Stillwaters Breakfast Kiosk for two people on Saturday and Sunday morning are included in your package. No other meals are included in your package.
(4) Intermediate dance classes will build on what is taught in the beginner classes. All guests are welcome to attend the intermediate classes but the intermediate classes will be geared toward those students who have attended the earlier beginner class or those students with prior dance experience in that particular dance.
(5) Each package includes the following benefits: (a) two nights of accommodations, (b) participation in all ballroom dancing instruction, practice time, and two dances, (c) Breakfast for two at Stillwater’s Kiosk on Saturday and Sunday mornings, (d) use of kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, life jackets, bicycles, Little Sorrel boat cruise, all fitness center workout equipment including indoor swimming pool, indoor hot tub, steam room and sauna; all recreational game equipment including horseshoes, corn hole, volleyball and more (weather permitting), (e) Free access to high speed wired and wireless Internet, and (f) Free use of the Business Center. Kayaks, Canoes, and paddleboats can all be used at the resort starting April 2.
(6) There is no dress code for the weekend. You may wear whatever you wish to wear for both the dance classes as well as the dances themselves.
(7) Stonewall Resort features an excellent spa called the Mountain Laurel Spa. Spa Services are not included in the package price; however, you may wish to independently book certain spa services that you can enjoy in addition to your ballroom dancing weekend activities at Stonewall Resort by contacting the Spa at 304-269-8881.
(8) You can golf at Stonewall resort between April 2 and December 14. Please contact the Golf Pro Shop at 304-269-8885, or make reservations online at www.stonewallresort.com, if you wish to golf at Stonewall during those times and while you are visiting Stonewall during our ballroom dancing weekend.
(9) For those of you interested in taking a cruise on Stonewall Lake, be sure to book an excursion on the Little Sorrel, Stonewall’s 75 foot, 100 passenger excursion boat - the only vessel of its kind in West Virginia. (available in season, only).
Valentine's Day Weekend at Stonewall Resort, February 10-12, 2012
Join us February 10 and/or February 11, 2012 for a Ballroom Dancing Weekend at the beautiful Stonewall Jackson Resort, West Virginia in Roanoke, West Virginia (Yes, that’s Roanoke, West Virginia, not Roanoke, Virginia!). Stonewall Resort is located at 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, West Virginia, 26447. Please call Stonewall at 888-278-8150 to reserve your spot for this weekend today. The cost for this event is $239/night (double occupancy) for Friday night activities, $239/night (double occupancy) for Saturday night activities, or $478 for both nights. Each 1 night package includes the following amenities: (1) Overnight lodge accomodations, (2) Dinner for two in Stillwaters Restaurant, (3) Dance lessons by WV Dance, Inc., (4) Admission to the dance in the Stonewall Ballroom, (5) Cookie and Dessert Bar after the dance concludes at 11 p.m., (6) Breakfast in Stillwaters Restaurant the next morning, (7) Unlimited use of the indoor/outdoor pool, Jacuzzis, steam room, and sauna. If you wish to come for one of the dances only and do not wish to purchase one of the packages, the price for admission to a dance only is $30/person.
Here is the schedule of events for both days:
5-10 p.m. Dinner in Stillwaters Restaurant is available. Please make reservations for when you wish to have dinner during this time period by calling 304-269-8880.
7:00-7:30 p.m. Beginners Swing Lesson in the Stonewall Ballroom (Main Lodge).
7:30-8:30 p.m. Dancing in the Stonewall Ballroom. Or, you may choose to have dinner at this time in Stillwaters.
8:30-9:00 p.m. Beginners Ballad Lesson in the Stonewall Ballroom.
9:00-11:00 p.m. Dancing in the Stonewall Ballroom.
11:00 p.m. Cookie and Dessert Bar. This is located immediately outside of the Stonewall Ballroom.
Ballroom and Latin Dance Weekend at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia, March 9-11, 2012
WV Dance, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Ballroom and Latin dance weekend at The Greenbrier Resort in
(1) Dance Instruction Package Without Accommodations for Someone Who Is a Member of the Greenbrier Sporting Club or the Greenbrier Tennis Club~ $100.00 Weekend of Dance Instruction and Dance Activities for one person. This package does not include overnight accommodations and the person taking advantage of this package must be a member of the Greenbrier Sporting Club or the Greenbrier Tennis Club.
(2) Dance Instruction Package Without Accommodations for Someone Who Is Not a Member of the Greenbrier Sporting Club or the Greenbrier Tennis Club ~ $110.00 Weekend of Dance Instruction and Dance Activities for one person (who is not a member of the Greenbrier Sporting Club or the Greenbrier Tennis Club.) This package does not include overnight accommodations.
(3) Double Occupancy w/ Only 1 Dance Participant ~ $355.00 Two night luxurious accommodations, room tax & resort fee (Additional 3rd or 4th person $50) and Weekend of Dance Instruction and Dance Activities for one guest
(4) Single Occupancy ~ $355.00 Two night luxurious accommodations, room tax & resort fee. Weekend of Dance Instruction and Dance Activities with WV Dance.
(5) Double Occupancy ~ $410.00 Two night luxurious accommodations, room tax & resort fee (Additional 3rd or 4th person $50). Weekend of Dance Instruction and Dance Activities with WV Dance
To book your ballroom dancing weekend at The Greenbrier, please call The Greenbrier at either 1-800-453-4858 or 304-536-1110.
Please see below for a schedule of the dance weekend activities.
Schedule for WV Dance, Inc. Ballroom and Latin Dance Weekend at
The Greenbrier Resort on March 9-March 11, 2012
Friday March 9, 2012
4:00 p.m. Hotel Check-In
6:00-6:30 p.m. Registration (Cameo Ballroom)
6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginners Waltz Dance Lesson
7:30-7:40 p.m. Break
7:40-8:40 p.m. Beginners Cha Cha Lesson
8:40-8:50 p.m. Break
8:50-11:00 p.m. Ballroom and Latin Dance with WV Dance, Inc. and Deejay *Cash Bar Available in the adjacent Lobby Bar
Saturday, March 10, 2012
7:00-10:30 a.m. Breakfast on Own
10:00-11:00 a.m. Intermediate Waltz Dance Lesson
11:00-11:10 a.m. Break
11:10-12:00 p.m. Intermediate Cha Cha Dance Lesson
12:00-1:30 p.m. Lunch on Own
1:30-2:45 p.m. Beginning and Intermediate Bolero Dance Lessons
2:45-3:00 p.m. Dance Practice Time
3:00-6:00 p.m. Free time to enjoy the Resort’s amenities, or, you may wish to visit the adjacent
town of White Sulphur Springs or the nearby town of Lewisburg, WV -- voted as
“America’s Coolest Small Town 2011”
6:00-8:00 p.m. Dinner On Own - Please note that advance reservations for dinner times are required for some of the Greenbrier’s restaurants.
8:00-11:00 p.m. Ballroom and Latin Dance with WV Dance with Deejay *Cash Bar available in the adjacent Lobby Bar
Sunday, March 11, 2012
7:00-10:30a.m. Breakfast on Your Own
12 p.m. Checkout
Notes:
(1) All dance lessons and dances for this weekend will take place in the Cameo Ballroom in the main hotel building at the Greenbrier Resort. The address for the Greenbrier is 300 West Main Street, White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia, 24986. You may make reservations for WV Dance's Ballroom and Latin Dance Weekend by calling The Greenbrier Resort directly at 1-800-453-4858, or 304-536-1110. You may also wish to visit the Greenbrier's website to learn more about the amenities that the Greenbrier has to offer.
(2) As indicated above, you will need to make advance reservations if you wish to eat on the grounds of the Greenbrier at some of the Greenbrier's restaurants. Please note that no meals are included in the package price.
(3) Unless otherwise noted, each package includes the following benefits: (a) two nights of accommodations, (b) participation in all ballroom dancing instruction, practice time, and two dances, (c) Hotel Afternoon tea and concert, Culinary demonstrations (located in the Gourmet Shoppe), Interior/Exterior Hotel Tours, Nightly movies, On-Property shuttle service, two Cyber Cafes, unlimited local telephone calls, Wireless Internet in guest rooms and public areas, Daily newspaper, (d) Tennis and Fitness Center access including access to Free Weights, cardiovascular equipment, exercise mats and balls, locker rooms, guided morning power walk, spring/bottled water, fresh fruit, towel service, head phones, evening access to aerobics room near indoor pool, basketball, towel service and locker rooms, (e) Recreation activities including the Meditation Trail, Billiards, Hiking Trails, Putting Greens, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pool (the outdoor swimming pool is only open seasonally), (f) access to the Greenbrier Casino. (Gratuities for bellmen, doormen, housekeeping and others who render intermittent personal services are not included in the package price.)
(4) The Greenbrier offers an unparalleled tableau of recreational activities, outdoor adventures and unique hotel experiences to delight, intrigue, challenge and stimulate the widest range of interests. Browse, and be sure to ask our personal hospitality experts to help you enrich your stay on our 6,500-acre playground.
The Golf Club is home to three distinctively different 18-hole championship courses. Each begins and ends at this central facility. In addition to The Greenbrier Course, The Old White Course and The Meadows Course, The Golf Club also features locker rooms and an award-winning pro shop. The Greenbrier is also host to an annual PGA tournament event.
The Greenbrier has a
(5) After 7 p.m. the Casino requires guests to wear semi formal attire.
(6) Intermediate dance classes will build on what is taught in the beginner classes. All guests are welcome to attend the intermediate classes but the intermediate classes will be geared towards those students who have attended the earlier beginner classes or those students with prior dance experience in that particular dance being taught.
(7) There is no dress code for the ballroom dance lessons or dances offered by WV Dance, Inc. at the Greenbrier. You may wear what you want to wear for both the classes as well as the dances.
Monday Night Beginners' Group Dance Lessons in Charleston
Our Monday night group dance lessons for beginning ballroom dancing students will resume at the University of Charleston on Monday, January 16, 2012. Group lessons will be taught at the University of Charleston on the following dates in the spring of 2012: January 16, 23, 30; February 6, 20, 27; March 5, 12, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14. There will be no class on Monday, February 13, and there will be no class on Monday, March 19 due to one of the instructors' spring break. We will teach 4 weeks of Rumba on January 16, 23, 30, and February 6. We will teach 4 weeks of Cha Cha on February 20, 27, March 5, and March 12. We will teach 4 weeks of Ballad on March 26, April 2, 9, 16. And, we will teach 4 weeks of Samba on April 23, 30, May 7, and May 14, 2012.
Lessons will take place from 7-8 p.m. and they will be followed by a free 15 minute practice session from 8:00-8:15 p.m. For general community members, lessons are $10/person, or you may choose to buy a package of lessons. For the classes that are 4 weeks in length, you may purchase a package of 4 lessons for $35/person or a package of 8 lessons for $70/person. For the classes that are 3 weeks in length, you may purchase a package of 3 lessons for $25/person or a package of 6 lessons for $50/person. Lessons are free for University of Charleston students, staff, and faculty. Lessons are held in the 3rd floor ballroom of the Geary Student Union at the University of Charleston. Click here for a map of the University of Charleston or click here for directions to the University. No experience is required for these lessons and we recommend that you wear shoes with either a suede or leather sole to the lessons. You do not need to bring a partner with you to lessons, but it would be helpful to bring one if you have one. NOTE: PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN SO THAT YOU MAY PROPERLY REGISTER FOR CLASS.
Wednesday Evening Beginners' Group Dance Lessons at La Isla Bonita Fitness Studio in Teays Valley, West Virginia
Ballroom Dance Classes with WV Dance, Inc. will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 25, February 1, and 8, 2012 at La Isla Bonita Fitness Studio at 3544 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, West Virginia, 25526. Click here for a map that shows the location of La Isla Bonita Fitness Studio. Registration and payment for classes will begin at 7:45 p.m. and instruction will take place from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. These classes are open to everyone. We will teach footwork, steps, styling, and technique in East Coast Swing on January 18, 25, February 1, and February 8. Cost is $10/person/lesson or you may purchase a package of 4 lessons for $35. These lessons are designed primarily for beginners, but those people who wish to further develop their skills or come for a refresher are also invited to come. We recommend that you wear shoes with either a suede or leather sole to the lessons. You do not need to bring a partner with you, but it would be helpful to bring one if you have one. DIRECTIONS: La Isla Bonita Fitness Studio is located at 3544 Teays Valley Rd., Hurricane, WV, 25526 next to Quantum Soccer in the Teays Valley area. It is located at the Sport City Complex across from the Hurricane City Park (aka the Pond) and behind the ACE hardware store. It is in a one-story, metal warehouse looking structure. This location is about 2 minutes away from the Hurricane Wave Pool Park. Directions to La Isla Bonita (when coming from Charleston): Take Interstate 64 west to Exit 39. The location is 5 miles west of Exit 39 on Teays Valley Road.
Ballroom Dance Classes with WV Dance, Inc. will begin on Sunday, January 15, 2012 and will continue on January 22, February 5, February 19, February 26, and March 4, 2012 in the main ballroom at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston, West Virginia. Classes will be taught from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings. (No classes will be held on January 29 or February 12). These classes are for members of Berry Hills Country Club and Edgewood Country Club and also guests of members of Berry Hills Country Club and Edgewood Country Club. We will teach footwork, steps, styling, and technique in Nightclub Two Step on January 15, 22, and February 5. We will teach footwork, steps, styling, and technique in Polka on February 19, February 26, and March 4. Cost is $25/person for a package of 3 lessons or $50/person for a package of 6 lessons. These lessons are designed primarily for beginners, but those people who wish to further develop their skills or come for a refresher are also invited to come. We recommend that you wear shoes with either a suede or leather sole to the lessons. You do not need to bring a partner with you, but it would be helpful to bring one if you have one. NOTE: Please arrive 15 minutes before class to register for the classes.
Getting ready to get married? Want to get more advanced instruction than you can get in a group class? Afraid to be seen by others while taking lessons? Private lessons can be an excellent option for you. Private lessons are taught in the Kanawha City section of Charleston. Private Lessons are for 1 or 2 people and are $45/hour. If two couples wish to take private lessons during the same hour, the cost would be $90/hour. Contact us today at 304-984-1939 or at info@wvdance.net to learn how you can take private lessons from us. Please Note our new policy on Cancellation of Private Lessons: (Policy effective June 18, 2009). If you schedule a private lesson with us and cancel your lesson within 24 hours of your lesson, or you do not show up for your lesson (for whatever reason), you will owe 50% of the cost of your lesson. For example, if the cost of your scheduled private lesson was $45, you will owe $22.50. (Note that this policy does not apply to group lessons. Please note that if you prepay for a group lesson and miss the group lesson, you forfeit the entire amount of the group lesson that you miss. For example, if you pay for a package of 6 weeks of lessons, and you miss one of the weeks of lessons, you forfeit the amount of the one lesson you missed (but you do not forfeit the amount of the other lessons and you can still come to the remaining lessons.)
Small Group Lessons
If 4 or more people wish to take lessons from us to learn how to dance for a wedding, special event, or just wish to learn how to dance in general outside of the scheduled group lessons that we offer, we can work with you to provide you with small group lessons. Contact us for more information about pricing and locations available for small group lessons.
Gift Certificates
Our gift certificates make a good stocking stuffer or a good gift for other special occasions throughout the year. If you're interested in giving our dance lessons as a gift to your parents, children, brothers, sisters, other relatives, or your friends, please send payment to: "WV Dance, 5818 Sissonville Drive, Charleston, WV, 25312" and indicate the address to which the gift certificates should be returned along with the names of the people who will be receiving the gift certificates. We accept both cash and checks but do not accept credit cards.
Instructional DVDS
We now offer instructional DVDs in beginners Ballad, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Nightclub Two Step, Rumba, and Waltz. Click here for information on the Dance Instructional DVDs that we offer and to learn how you can purchase our Instructional DVDs.
DJ Services
We have over 20,000 songs of all different types in our musical library, and we provide a unique blend of lighting, music, and interactive DJ services. We can tailor our production to fit your needs whether you're looking for a performance that is heavy on rap, rhythm and blues, country, rock and roll, ballroom, or Latin music. Contact us today to find out how we can provide Deejay Services for your wedding reception, corporate function, or other party! (Please note that we do require a 50%, non-refundable deposit for a DJ engagement. In the event that you book us for an event and then decide that you no longer wish for us to DJ your event, this deposit will not be refunded to you. Deposits are required by no later than 60 days prior to the date of your event, or the date that you contract with us for your event (whichever date comes later). Deposits should be made payable to "WV Dance, Inc." and should be mailed to us at 5818 Sissonville Drive, Charleston, WV, 25312. If we do not receive your deposit, we will have no obligation to entertain at your event.)
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