The Peru Gazette

You are invited to join USA Dance Plattsburgh’s dance session tonight, Monday, July 29 (and every Monday eve until the Dart League starts in the Fall when we switch to Wednesdays) from 6-8 pm 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.

Our next Second Saturday Dance with lessons will be August 10 at the North Country Squares Dance Club, 84 Fairgrounds Rd., Morrisonville, NY. Burlington-based instructors David Larson and Rebecca Brookes will offer a Beginner Rumba lesson at 7:00 pm and an Intermediate Rumba lesson at 6:15 pm. General dancing will follow lessons until 9:15pm. Admission: $15/person; $10/USA Dance members and students. No experience is needed for the Beginner lesson. 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 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, Social Dancing or to become a member of Chapter #3068 (or renew), visit https://usadance.org/.

Other dance opportunities that may be of interest:

–Contra Dance at the Sand River Community Farm with Jeremy Clifford and Adirondack 2-Step Sunday, August 4th at 5:30pm; Gratitude Feast at 3:30pm, 1044 Mace Chasm Road, Keeseville, NY.