Ballroom in the Valley

03/14/2020

UMFK is officially closing their gym and fitness center.

Tomorrow will be our last dance class until further notice.

Stay healthy.

Updates on the current COVID-19 situation, and why you shouldn't be social dancing.

03/06/2020

Hope everyone enjoyed their week off from dancing. And I hope nobody forgot all their moves! We're back at it tomorrow from 10:30-11:30. UMFK gym. Let's get those feet moving!

02/14/2020

Happy Valentine's Day!

Nothing says romance like staring awkwardly at your feet while trying to avoid stepping on your partner's toes.

So come take a lesson with us! Learn West Coast Swing tomorrow from 10:30-11:30 in the UMFK gym. Free for students and faculty. $5 for everyone else. Bring a change of shoes!

02/07/2020

SNOW DAY! You know what the perfect snow-day activity is? Dancing! ...In your pajamas in the warmth of your house, of course.

We'll see you tomorrow (after the storm has finally finished) for a new move in our West Coast Swing series!

UMFK gym. 10:30. Bring shoes.

01/30/2020

Just a reminder that we will be meeting Saturdays from 10:30-11:30 at the UMFK gym classroom to learn to west coast swing!!

Missed the first class? No sweat! We'll be reviewing what we learned. I'm also attaching a link to a video you can watch to catch up!

Attended the first class but can't remember what we learned? Still no sweat! We'll review and you can study this video.

Bring a change of shoes to keep the floor clean!

Watch more How to Swing Dance videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/507300-How-to-Do-the-Sugar-Push-Swing-Dance The West Coast Swing Sugar Push So remember t...

01/26/2020

We had a fantastic turn-out at our first West Coast Swing class! Missed it? No sweat! Come sweat with us next Saturday from 10:30-11:30 in UMFK's gym.

Bring a change of shoes to keep the floor clean, some water to sip, and your sense of humor.

01/23/2020

It's almost time to stretch your muscles and join us on the dance floor!

Classes start THIS Saturday, Jan 25th from 10:30-11:30. The classes will run until May.

We will be in the UMFK gym in a classroom. When you first arrive, go straight down the hall and turn left. The classroom is immediately on your right. Follow the music!

Students, faculty, and anyone who has a UMFK gym membership is free! All others are $5.

No partner necessary.

Please bring a change of shoes so we can keep the floor clean (because winter boots are wet and dirty!). Wear comfortable shoes that will stay on your feet.

See you on the dance floor!

01/21/2020

Wondering what West Coast Swing is?
It's this. It's FUN.

Come join us for lessons on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30 at UMFK's gym. Free for UMFK employees, students, and those who hold UMFK gym memberships. $5 for all others.

We start this Saturday, Jan 25th.

Special thanks to all amazing West Coast Swing dancers who appear in the video, and who don´t, to all event organizers and media editors who make this possib...

01/11/2020

Aaaaaand we're back!! Dust off those dance shoes! It's time to learn some West Coast Swing!!

West Coast Swing is one of my favorite dances, and the most versatile dance as well. You can dance it to any genre of music and any tempo. You can be sultry. You can be upbeat and fun. You can be bad-ass. Pick your mood. Pick your dance music. And strap on your dance shoes!

We start Saturday January 25th! Classes are from 10:30-11:30 at UMFK's gym. (In a classroom. There will be signs.) If you are a current student or faculty, this class is FREE for you! And if not, it's only $5 per person.

Come work off your holiday pounds, meet some new people, and learn a new life skill.

Please bring a change of comfortable shoes that stay on your feet.

No partner necessary.

09/28/2019

Looking for something fun to do Saturday night? Come learn to Salsa!! Come join me for a lesson at Crossings in Fort Kent from 7:00-8:30 for some food, drinks, and DANCE!

No partner necessary!