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Current and Upcoming Group Classes

Please visit our Event Calendar for more details about current
in-session classes and upcoming special events.


All classes are taught by John Ross unless otherwise indicated.
= Den & Jen     = Jennifer     = Lauralie


All classes are taught by John Ross unless otherwise indicated.
= Den & Jen     = Jennifer     = Lauralie


All classes are taught by John Ross unless otherwise indicated.
= Den & Jen     = Jennifer     = Lauralie








     









January: Merengue
February: Big Band Swing
March: Rumba
April: American Waltz
May: Nightclub 2-Step
June: American Tango
July: Foxtrot
Dance Parties

Take advantage of our safe and supportive atmosphere for a fun night out! Beginners: get an introduction to new dances in mini-lessons given throughout the night. Intermediate dancers: come to play and share your talent & love of dance with others! Open to the public!

7:30 - 8:30pm - Lesson
8:30 - 10:30pm - Open Dancing
$10 per person ~ $8 for seniors (55+)

1st and 4th Fridays
Hosted by John Ross
Jan 27:Big Band Swing
Feb 3:Merengue
Feb 24:American Waltz
Mar 2:Bolero
Mar 23:West Coast Swing
Apr 6:Salsa
3rd Saturdays
with Dennis & Jenifer
Feb 18:(No Dance)
Mar 17:Foxtrot
Apr 21:Bolero
May 19:East Coast Swing
June 16:Viennese Waltz
July 21:(No Dance)
More Dance Parties
1st Saturdays with DJ Freddie Marsh-Lott
Ballroom, Swing & Latin Party ~ $10 per person

7:00 - 8:00pm Lesson with Lauralie Staley
8:00 - 10:30pm Open Dancing

2012 Calendar
Jan 7:Nightclub 2-Step
Feb 4:Salsa
Mar 4:Waltz
Apr 7:East Coast Swing
May 5:Cha Cha
June 2:Rumba
July 7:Nightclub 2-Step
Aug 4:Foxtrot
Sept 1:Tango
Oct 6:Salsa
Nov 3:East Coast Swing
Dec 1:Waltz


2nd Sunday Tea Dances with Lauralie Staley
3:00 - 5:00pm Open Dancing ~ $6 per person

January 8 ~ February 12 ~ March 11
April 8 (No Dance) ~ May 13 (No Dance)
June 10 ~ July 8 ~ August 12 ~ September 9
October 14 ~ November 11 ~ December 9


Please visit our Event Calendar for more details
about all of our upcoming special events.

Social Ballroom Program

If you want to learn to dance but don't know
which class to start with, we recommend you try
our Social Ballroom Program.

Series 1: Provides the foundations of partner dancing to the absolute beginner. This series introduces students to the basics of American-Style Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango. Levels 1a & 1b may be taken in either order.

Series 2: This four-session series is designed to increase confidence while strengthening the foundation skills of beginning dancers. Each Series-2 session includes an introduction to one additional social dance (Salsa, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing or Hustle). Levels 2a, 2b, 2c & 2d may be taken in any order.

Series 3: This four-session series brings the intermediate social dancer strength in movement, poise and rhythm while refining foundation skills. Each session includes an introduction to one additional social dance (ChaCha, Nightclub 2-Step, Viennese Waltz or Rumba). Levels 3a, 3b, 3c & 3d may be taken in any order.

At the completion of Series 1, 2 & 3, the student will have completed the full Bronze Level Syllabus in American-Style Waltz and Foxtrot, and have been introduced to a total of 9 additional social dances.

Series 4: This series serves as a "bridge" between the Bronze and Silver-Level classes for those students who have completed Series 1a through 3d and wish to move on to more advanced techniques. Please consult instructor before enrolling.

Silver-Level Series: This series teaches Silver-Level figures and concepts to the advanced social dancer who has mastered the Bronze Level. This series spends a full year, each, on American-Style Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango. Please consult instructor prior to enrolling.

International Series

Have you tried the American-Style Social Ballroom Program and are now ready for something different? Try our new International-Style series taught by Lauralie Staley!

International-Style Sampler A: In this class you will receive an introduction to International-Style Cha-Cha-Cha and Slow Waltz. There is no prerequisite for this sampler class, which is open to all students interested in learning more about International-Style Ballroom & Latin dancing.

International-Style Sampler B: In this class you will receive an introduction to International-Style Rhumba and Tango. There is no prerequisite for this sampler class, which is open to all students interested in learning more about International-Style Ballroom & Latin dancing.

International-Style Ballroom Series-1: Provides beginning-level figures, styling, and technique for International-style partner dancing. This series is designed for students who have previously completed Social Ballroom 1a or 1b, or who have completed International Sampler A and B.

        Session A: International Tango
        Session B: Slow Waltz
        Session C: Viennese Waltz
        Session D: International Foxtrot
        Session E: Quickstep

If you wish to try our International Ballroom Series-1 classes without having received the foundation material presented in our Social Ballroom or International Sampler classes, please consult instructor prior to enrolling.

International-Style Latin Series-1: Provides beginning-level figures, styling, and technique for the International-Style Latin dances. Prior experience with Latin-style dancing (Salsa, ChaCha, Rumba, etc.) is recommended but not required. Please consult instructor for additional information.

        Session A: International Samba & Cha-Cha-Cha
        Session B: International Rhumba
        Session C: Paso Doble & Jive




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Students of The Ballroom are from all over Sonoma County and the Northern California Bay Area!
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977 Golf Course Drive
Rohnert Park, California 94928

Phone: 707-586-1136
Fax: 707-586-1136 (call first)
Email:johnrossdance@hotmail.com


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