4th of July Dance

by David Carter on May 28, 2010

fireworks-fourth-of-july-2Begin Your Independence Day Weekend at the Friday, July 2nd 2010 Dance.

Chili Dogs and Chps, Snacks and Drinks

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New BLS Directory Coming Soon

by David Carter on April 29, 2010

member_directoryOur Annual directory will be released soon.  If your contact information has changed since last year, please click here to contact Cathy Peralta as soon as possible.

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Mid-year General Association Meeting – June 4th

April 29, 2010

Mark your calendars for this mid-year meeting and please plan to attend.  Members in good standing will be admitted for free on this night.  There are two issues in on the agenda for member vote.
Proposed amendments to the BLS standing rules:
1.  The Board of Directors may cancel dances when UALR day or evening classes are [...]

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Haiti Relief Fundraiser

March 31, 2010

The central Arkansas dance community turned out on February 6th for a salsa party and fundraiser for Haiti relief at Let’s Dance Studio. The event included free beginner and intermediate lessons and a drawing for dance lessons with local instructors.
Sarah Catherine Phillips, Andy Davis, Louie Bianco and Leah Patterson donated lessons and [...]

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Take The Spotlight

February 8, 2010

As you watched the previous seasons of Dancing with the Stars or America’s Ballroom Challenge, have you wondered what it would be like to perform a dance routine in front of an audience? No need to wonder when you can experience the thrills and excitement. Just sign-up for a Member Spotlight and claim your fame [...]

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Dance Styles – Swing

February 8, 2010

East Coast Swing
Developed in the 1940s, the vivacious East Coast Swing is based upon the Lindy Hop. This rhythmic and adaptable dance can be performed with a partner or individually, socially, competitively, or even choreographed for performances. The East Coast Swing is the perfect beginner’s Swing dance, and will establish the basic swing tempo and [...]

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Dance Styles – Rythm

February 8, 2010

Bolero
Bolero music is slow and romantic, often accompanied by Spanish vocals and soft percussion. Believed to have evolved from Spanish and Afro-Cuban folk dances, Bolero is often referred to as the Cuban Dance of Love. It is a dance that captures sensuality, romance and slow rhythmic movements.
Cha Cha
This Cuban dance is an offshoot [...]

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Dance Styles – Smooth

February 8, 2010

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD / AMERICAN SMOOTH
Foxtrot
A fun and easy dance to learn, the Foxtrot can be danced to a wide variety of music. Foxtrot can be danced to big band, swing, or 50’s rock and roll. Our popular dance class will have you twirling and turning on the dance floor with grace and ease. The [...]

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