As the Dancer Turns...
/FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 2020!!!!!
Hello to our Dance Family!
Welcome to Phil Adams' & Mindia Robin's Newsletter: "As the Dancer Turns..."
Time to take another spin with this uplifting issue.
Soap Opera Snippets
A Day in the Life of...
Photo Credit: Steve Stingley
NEW STUFF!
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HEY PRECIOUS DANCE FAMILY...
Time to Fall into October (get it?)...
Pic above is from our Halloween Dance Party at Westchester Elks 2019. Fun memories. Thanks to Steve Stingley for the great photo.
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT...
SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th: HALLOWEEN THEME DANCE CLASSES ON ZOOM!
Usual schedule of classes. Come see Phil & I in costume... send us suggestions Lol. We will decorate our living room, of course. And we will have the best Halloween prop of all... JASPER CAT Lol.
TRIO DANCE EVENT RAFFLE!
Big week... So we decided to offer another promo for anyone coming to our Zoom dance classes all three days... Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. We have a number of contestants as of Friday; if they join us tomorrow, they have a chance to win a free private dance lesson with us on Zoom, OR a gift certificate for a free pair of dance shoes. Winner's choice. Jasper Cat will pick the name out of a hat Lol. (You only need to show up for at least one class/workshop per event.) Click these next two links for guaranteed smiles... Our October Talking Heads.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3cPW81yBLswL8rwr7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mvmn8EhUbhgQhk5c8
JOIN US TOMORROW 1st SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd online w/ZOOM WORKSHOPS & DANCE... FREE...
Email us if you need the zoom link. We will debut our new line dance choreography... song TBA.
NEW LINE-UP! (PDT) Classes can be taken solo or with a partner.
5:05 to 5:15 pm ZOOM TUTORIAL... Welcome/chat (optional)
5:15 to 6:00 pm OUR NEW CHOREO... song TBA. LINE DANCE GROOVES & BODY MOVES!
6:00 to 6:15 pm Break time/dance/chat
6:15 to 7:00 pm BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING (no experience needed)
7:00 to 7:15 pm Break time/dance/chat
7:15 to 8:00 pm INTERMEDIATE WEST COAST SWING (must know basics)
8:00 to 9:00 pm Social Dancing w/ DJs Phil & Mindia. Also chat time with friends on Zoom.
SAVE THE DATE: 1st Saturday, November 7th. Workshop & Dance! ZOOM online
EXCITING NEWS! WE ARE NOW ON INSTAGRAM WOO HOO!
Please follow us. Fun things coming. Adding likes & comments, as well as watching our video posts, supports us a lot. Thanks in advance. ;-)
Instagram.com/fairyjasmindia
Instagram.com/nascarphil15
ALL OUR ZOOM DANCE CLASSES/DANCES ARE FREE...
Donations much appreciated. We teach dance for a living; we have no day job Lol. Here is our new donation button for PayPal. Please test it out ;-) Or see other payment options below.
ZOOM RECORDINGS...
More people have been asking if recordings are available for our Zoom classes. Some people cannot always attend. We are considering saying, "YES!" Although it is extra work for us to do the edits & send out the videos. Who is interested? Offering a donation in exchange would coax us along Lol.
SUPPORTING ARTIST INSPIRATIONS...
The first line dance we choreographed was to a great song "Lesson Learnt" by Aaron Taylor. Aaron is an R & B/Soul singer living in London. We have been promoting this song for the last year, at our classes & dances. About a month ago, I found him on FB, & sent a message. I wanted to let Aaron know about our line dance etc., & how much we love his song. He responded very appreciatively. Then we connected on Instagram. Aaron saw our line dance video there, liked it, & said that we had "cool moves." It feels so good to support another artist/musician, especially during these difficult times. Planning to do more of this.
***SCHEDULE UPDATE: TWO CANCELLED ZOOM DATES***
Tues. Nov. 3rd (Election) & Thurs., Nov. 26th (Happy Thanksgiving. XO)
TWO WEEKLY TUESDAY CLASSES: FREE on ZOOM
LINE DANCE GROOVES & BODY MOVES! GREAT FOR SOLO WORK... for many dance styles.
Contact us if you need the Zoom link.
CRAZY JASPER CAT VIDEOBOMBS AGAIN: OUR ZOOM DANCE CLASS!
Somebody just saw some of our Zoom dance videos for the first time on FB... She said that we just needed to stop interrupting the Jasper Show Lol. Enjoy.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uphDPNEMLd7AY7am6
New Breakdowns!
We did a thing Lol. We are now creating fun, contemporary line dances! Join us this TUESDAY, online w/ ZOOM for the breakdown of a BRAND NEW LINE DANCE... song TBA.
See schedule below. We design these line dances especially for small spaces, for people at home during the pandemic. They will integrate West Coast Swing rhythms, syncopations, & styling. Please join & share FB invite. And invite your friends.
SCHEDULE: PDT. No experience needed. No partner needed.
6:05 to 6:15pm Zoom Tutorial & chat time/welcome (optional)
6:15 to 7:00pm LINE DANCE GROOVES & BODY MOVES! NEW Line Dance created by Phil & Mindia Song TBA (Beg./Int.)
7:00 to 7:15pm Chat & break time
7:15 to 8:00pm Short reviews of "LOVELY DAY" & "DANCE MONKEY" with styling. Then lots of practice, & dancing with the songs. (Intermed.)
*NOTE* The Line Dance schedule may change weekly. See FB or website for current schedule.
JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY for WEST COAST SWING ONLINE ZOOM DANCE CLASSES...
FREE... all 3 Levels w/ PHIL, MINDIA, & JASPER CAT! Email us if you need the zoom link.
NEW UNSEEN DANCE VIDEO CLIP: HERE YOU GO, DEVIN! COOL MOVE FROM ADVANCED WCS CLASS ON ZOOM LAST THURSDAY.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1fU17Ckn25BAL8dF9
When adding the Advanced WCS level, we decided to use our famous "Build on the Intermediate class" concept, to make the harder level class transition smoother.
WEEKLY THURSDAY LINE-UP: PDT.
Classes can be taken solo or with a partner.
6:05 to 6:15 pm ZOOM TUTORIAL... Welcome/chat (optional)
6:15 to 7:00 pm BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING (no experience necessary)
7:00 to 7:15 pm Chit Chat/ Break time
7:15 to 8:00 pm INTERMEDIATE WEST COAST SWING (must know basics)
8:00 to 8:15 pm Chit chat/ Break time
8:15 to 9:00 pm ADVANCED WEST COAST SWING (must be experienced)
*ZOOM STEPS
If you want to join us, send us an email for zoom links: info@PhilAndMindiaDance.com Or just respond to this newsletter.
Zoom is FREE, & very user friendly. You can use your cell phone, tablet, or computer. Preferably a computer, since it has a bigger screen. (You do not need an account.) If possible, hook up your computer to your TV set for a larger image. Then we can all be TV stars.
If you are new to zoom, join the class 10 minutes early for a tutorial. No extra fee Lol. *Please no sharing of the link with anyone else. (We will keep track of a class list.) If you know anyone interested in our zoom classes, please have them contact us directly.
We are hoping to improve the quality of our videos from zoom. The whole zoom thing is quite a work in progress.
PLEASE GIVE OUR ZOOM ROOM A CHANCE
1. We love connecting with people on Zoom. So many great advantages. Meet people's pets Lol.
2. Community has always been so important to us. Please keep our dance family together during these trying times. Come meet some great new people who have joined us. Our Zoom dance classes have had ages 6 to 85 WOW! We have had people from Canada, & many areas from the US. Last night, we had people from Nebraska, Florida, & New Mexico in classes. So exciting. We also have chat time before, in between, & after classes. Great to socialize. Like we used to in person.
3. We honestly really need your support. We are doing all that we can to keep our dance business going. If you have not tried a Zoom class with us, please do so. Would love to see you.
During such challenging times, it helps a lot to be with you, dancing again. Although not ideal, we are so grateful to have Zoom to connect. For those of you who we are still missing, & have not tried Zoom, please give it a chance. And we could really use the support right now, to keep things going. Teaching dance is our career; we have no day jobs. Some skeptics are now saying they love zoom dancing with us. It really is an amazing platform to help us be together. If you have questions or need help, prior to class, let us know. Phil has decent tech support skills Lol. An eight-five year old student of ours zoomed with us this week on Tuesday & Thursday... a first timer on Zoom. Anybody can do it yay!
THANK YOU to JUSTIN & JIM...
We could not not have survived the zoom transition online without Justin & Jim. They give us hours of support, in many ways. They are moderating our zoom classes.
ZOOM CLASS DISCLAIMER: MANDATORY READ, BUT ENTERTAINING.
Normally in our classes, we have new students sign a one time liability waiver, as per our insurance company's protocol. Since we cannot give you a waiver in person for now, for all upcoming zoom classes that we teach, we are not liable for any injuries/ issues with participants. This includes:
1. Broken furniture due to arm styling or dancing out of your slot etc.
2. Trip & fall, due to your pet in the way.
3. Mental distress due to separation anxiety, since you can't be with us in person.
REMINDER: CHECK OUT FUN "CALL YOU OUT" & "SONG PICKS" BELOW!!!
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT US
Donate, take on-line group classes, & let your friends know!
DONATE
You can choose to make a donation, to help us through this difficult time. We teach dance for a living, & have no other jobs.
1. VENMO
Download the Venmo app (free) on your cell phone. Search
@NascarPhil15
(Last four digits of Phil's phone number 4966)
@MindiaRobin
(Last four digits of Mindia's phone number 5690)
***In the comment section, please note: Donation***
2. PAYPAL
Download the Paypal app (free) on your cell phone. Search@NascarPhil15 @MindiaRobin ***In the comment section, please note: Donation***
3. Mail a check, payable to Phil Adams or Mindia Robin, to our PO BOX address: Phil Adams or Mindia Robin (or both Lol)11138 East Del Amo Blvd. #175Lakewood, CA 90715
4. We have set up a credit card donation option on our website. PhilAndMindiaDance.com
5. Drive by our house & drop off lots of cash at the front door.
6. Sign over your stimulus check to us.
7. Mail us lots of expensive gifts. LOLOLOLOL.
It doesn't matter who you make the donation to; we will divide it up fairly Lol. Same for paying for upcoming classes.
***NOTE***
As far as the Pandemic... we are supporting precautions to still stay home as much as possible, & to use social distancing (minimum 6 feet) & masks etc. when out in public. Things are worsening in many areas of California & elsewhere. We have a huge responsibility to our dance family, & do not want to take chances on any "in person" dance stuff, before we think it's safe. Between Phil & I, we have had six family members who have had Coronavirus. Fortunately they are all ok now, but it was very scary. That definitely has been an influence on our cautiousness. So we will watch & wait for awhile. Thank goodness for Zoom options. Not ideal, but at least we can be together & dance!
CALL YOU OUT!
Here is where we get to pick on our readers, instead of each other Lol. Phil is calling out MP. Recently, MP saw a video of me dancing with some guy, who had gray hair. MP thought that I had a new partner. Then he realized it was Phil Lol!
TUNE-UP YOUR PLAYLIST!
We want to share with you our favorite songs!
MINDIA'S SONG PICK "6's to 9's" by Big Wild (feat. Rationale)
PHIL'S SONG PICK "The Bop" Ms Jody (Oldie but goodie)
FLASHMOB/ WEST COAST SWING RALLY 2020
Being that things are so up in the air this year, & most WCS dance events are being cancelled/postponed in 2020 around the world, it's difficult to commit & plan to working on the routine. What is your interest level at this point? Please let us know if you want to start working on the routine (via Zoom), with or without a partner, even with the uncertainty of the situation.
THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL OF YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE ARES SO GRATEFUL. XO. TAKE GOOD CARE, & REACH OUT IF YOU NEED SOMETHING.
ONGOING STUFF!
OUR IMPROV EXHIBITION OF WEST COAST SWING...
PERFORMED AT THE SPRING BALL, HOSTED by SOUTH BAY DANCE CLUB on MAY 18th, 2018 (Ayres Hotel)!
Thanks so much to Linda & Marie for inviting us to perform at their fun, classy event. Thanks so much to Mike Lucek for the video! More videos & pics are on our FB.
PRIVATE LESSONS!
Private lessons may be available with Phil or myself. You will have fun, & learn stuff too! Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays. Various venues. Let us know if interested. Privates may also be split between 2 to 4 people (maybe more). Ask for the $5 discount per DVD when you schedule.
PROMO & ADVERTISING HELPERS!
If anybody wants to help us with promoting & advertising resources, please let us know.
DANCE DVDs!
We have two DVDs available, Beginner & Intermediate WCS. You can purchase them with a credit card in person (cash or check is fine also), or through our web store! More info about payment & options under Highlights.
Highlights... Takin' Care of Business
*DANCE DVD'S!: Payment & Options: Dance DVSs are $35 each (plus tax if credit card payment). Credit card payments are available in person, (or cash or check in person is fine also), or through our web store. If order your DVDs through our website, you have the option to click the "pick up at class" option (to avoid shipping charges), or you can have them shipped.
* Please add our joint business e-mail to your contact/address book, to avoid Spam difficulties: info@PhilAndMindiaDance.com Please use this contact for any future communications.
* All of our classes are drop-in (some do run in a series). No partner needed for any of our classes. No prior dance experience needed for Beginner classes. Two left feet are welcomed; we will introduce you to your right foot! (Phil wanted credit for that last comment.)
* Once you have moved up from our Beginner level classes to Intermediate and then later Advanced, you are welcome to continue taking our Beginner classes for FREE! We want to encourage you to continue working on your basics; that is most important to develop a strong foundation. The best dancers usually are the ones who have worked on their basics for years. When you keep taking Beginner classes, you are also helping the new students to progress faster, since they get to rotate & dance with more experienced dancers.
We hope that you have enjoyed this episode of "As the Dancer Turns..." I know that we have! Stay tuned for more entertaining issues.
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Hope to see you dancing soon,
Mindia :-))) ..... & Phil