Waltz etcetera October 26

7-8 pm: drop-in Cross-step Waltz class. Cross-step waltz is an easy dance to get started with but it's rich in possibilities; that's why I teach it. You can learn enough in one lesson to have fun that night, but then keep learning for years if you like it. It's a playful, floating, swooping style of waltz best suited to moderately slow waltzes (104 to 116 bpm). Here's the story of Cross-step waltz as told by Stanford professor Richard Powers, the man who brought the dance back to life: socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/cross-step_waltz.htm. 8-10 pm: our weekly dance. I play mostly waltz, nightclub two-step, and blues. Would you like to have a dance party for your next birthday, with a DJ and a real dance floor? If you're willing to have it on a Monday, I've got a great deal for you. Save hundreds of dollars on hall rental, DJ etc. by having your party at my dance. Here's how it works: we have the class and dance as usual. I'll make a brief announcement to let other dancers know what's g