The Peru Gazette

You are invited to join USA Dance Plattsburgh’s dance session tonight, Monday, June 3 (and every Monday eve) from 6-8pm at the Peru VFW Post 309, 710 NY-22B, Peru, near the Schuyler Falls town line. These weekly “practice” sessions are free and everyone is welcome. Our repertoire of dance music includes Ballroom dances-Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot; Latin dances-Rumba, Cha Cha, and Salsa; and Swing dances-East Coast and West Coast Swing. No partner or experience is required.

THIS SATURDAY is our Second Saturday Dance, with lessons on June 8 at North Country Squares Dance Club on the Fairgrounds. An Intermediate Cha Cha lesson will start at 6:15 pm and a beginner Cha Cha lesson will start at 7 pm, followed by general dancing from 8-9:15 pm. Our instructors will be Vermont-based, David Larson and Rebecca Brookes! The cost is $15/person and $10 for USA Dance members and students. All are welcome!

The Green Mountain Chapter continues to host Sunday classes for new dancers! Cha Cha will be taught on June 9 and June 16 from 4:30-5:30p with an hour of open practice from 5:30-6:30p at Lines Vermont, 10 Farrell Street, #6, South Burlington. Each session is $12/person. No experience or partner is needed, all are welcome

USA Dance Chapters’ simple mission is to promote social ballroom dancing in the local community. Regarding our informal Monday night sessions at the Peru VFW, they are low-key and have casual attire. Although there is no formal instruction at the weekly sessions, veteran dancers are happy to help with the basic steps or show you a new figure when you’re ready. A small donation (no more than $5) is appreciated – but optional to help cover the weekly rental fee. The Post bar will be open to purchase water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (no outside beverages are permitted).

For more information on USA Dance and Social Dancing or to become a member of Chapter #3068 (or renew), visit https://usadance.org/.

Other dance opportunities that may be of interest:

–Adirondack Contra is hosting a Contra Dance on Saturday, June 22, at the North Country Squares Dance Club on the Fairgrounds. No experience or partner is needed – all are welcome! The dance will feature caller Jeremy Clifford and live music with Adirondack 2-Step. Cost is $10/person and $5/students.

The Peru VFW Post 309 hosts a live band, Just Jammin’, every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., which attracts a dancing crowd—all are welcome to attend.

The English Country Dance group is hosting a dance on Friday, June 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the North Country Squares Dance Club, 84 Fairgrounds Road, Morrisonville. Callers review and teach the figures before the music plays. Admission is $5/person.

–Snowmotion Dance with instructor Sarah Snow offers numerous group lessons at StudiONE, 294 N. Winooski Ave. #112A, Burlington, VT. Latin Tuesdays feature a beginner’s Salsa class 7-8 pm and Intermediate Bachata 8-9 pm. The cost per class is $20. Visit the website at https://www.snowmotionstudios.com/

–Vermont Swings hosts Tuesday classes at the North Star Community Center, 20 Crowley Street, Burlington, VT, 6:30-7:30 pm. A social dance follows, starting at 7:30 pm. Costs: $15/$10 (Student w/ ID) by the week for a series or one-time classes. No partner is required. Dancers can pre-register at https://vermontswings.com/classes. Please bring a change of clean, non-marking shoes (or socks) to protect your knees and the beautiful wooden floor. Email contact@vermontswings.com with any questions. See the forwarded email below!

–The 802 Westie Collective offers a monthly dance and weekly lessons on Wednesdays at the North Star Community Center, 20 Crowley Street, Burlington, but will be taking July and August off. Visit https://802westiecollective.org/ for more info.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call/text/email (cell: 518-645-1930). With appreciation for our social dance community,

Diana Wardell, President

USA Dance Plattsburgh #3068