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Friday Night Waltz (also called FNW) is a high energy dance that features mainly waltzes in the dances and classes, along with other dances like polka, one step, swing, cha cha, Lindy, schottische, mazurka, merengue, samba, and tango. People are friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Attendance is between 130 and 190. Average age is about 30. People come from San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and Oakland.      Richard Powers youtube videos    FNW Pictures: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a 10 11 12 13      FNW flickr   FNW New Year's Eve Ball  FNW 6th Anniversary Dance    Congress of Vienna Video Grand Polonaise     Bohemian National Polka Video   Cross Step Waltz Mixer Video     Richard Powers cross step waltz descriptions    Richard's on the fly waltz variations Friday Night Waltz FNW tribe      San Jose Mercury article about Friday Night Waltz FNW   East Bay Express article about New Year's Eve    FNW Yelp    Trade free admission for a few minutes of help.   Contact ScottFNW@pway.com 650 ,.326. 6265.
Fri Nov 20

angela richardRichard Powers and Angela Amarillas teach classes from 7 to 9 pm. Richard is our dance music DJ from 9pm to midnight.

7 and 8pm - A special double class in Cross-Step Waltz. At 7pm Richard and Angela will start with a few basics, with some twists, for those who want to brush up on this very creative and flowing form of waltz. Then they'll introduce a collection of new variations never before taught at FNW, including Bounced Ochos, Orbiting Inside Turn, Rebound Grapevine, Magic Wand with Left Pivots, easygoing two-hand variations, and Cradle Dip.

SORRY NO introductory class tonight. Room is used by others.

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Nov 27
No Dance tonight- Thanksgiving weekend. Go to Dickens Christmas Faire opening weekend! Dance at Fezziwigs party! Dickens -11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 12/05, 12/06, 12/12, 12/13, 12/19,12/20.
Fri Dec 04
No Dance tonight- Hall used by Church for Christmas activities. We suggest you to attend the Dickens Christmas Faire. Many dancers from Friday Night Waltz also dance at the Fezziwigs dance party.Dickens -11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 12/05, 12/06, 12/12, 12/13, 12/19,12/20.
Fri Dec 11

Our annual Holiday dance! Dance perfomance, holiday themed music, holiday special refreshments.

Richard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. He is our dj for waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

danse libreDanse Libre is performing tonight. Danse Libre returns again for a wonderful performance of Victorian dances. The Academy of Danse Libre performs a variety of breathtaking pieces from the 19th and early 20th centuries in authentic period costume. Each of their dances brings to life a period in history, complete with the music, dance, dress, and mannerisms of the time.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

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Cakes, pies, ice cream, Peppridge Farm cookies, shrimp platter, cold cuts platter, veggie platter and the usual selection of grapes, strawberries, mms, raspberries, blackberries, good'n'plenty, dots, gummies, chocolate malteds.

$12 for both the classes and the dance. Due to holiday dance, no separate pricing for dance only due to extra cost of refreshments $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Dec 18

Richard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. He is our dj for waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

american jubileePerforming tonight is Jubilee American Dance Theatre. Jubilee American Dance Theatre is a truly unique performance ensemble, bringing to life the dances, music, songs, and stories of the folks who made America. From Appalachia to Swing Era dance halls to Cajun Country, the North American Whalers, Baja California, America's immigrants and more, Jubilee transports you to another time and place, through its rich weaving of stories, songs, dance, and music.

In addition to many local performances Ethnic Dance Festivalin the San Francisco Bay Area, the has performed at international festivals in Mexico, Czech Republic, Italy, Finland , and France , representing the United States at public, educational, and official events.All Jubilee's work is set in context with period costumes and props. The costume staff goes to great lengths to research and reproduce authentic costumes of each era. Likewise, the choral and music directors recreate regional and historical musical styles.
American Jubille performed in April at our ContraWaltz at great applause.

John Schmidt teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. Due to performance and pies and ice cream no separate price for dance only.$8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

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Cakes, pies, ice cream, Peppridge Farm cookies, shrimp platter, cold cuts platter, veggie platter and the usual selection of grapes, strawberries, mms, raspberries, blackberries, good'n'plenty, dots, gummies, chocolate

Fri Dec 25

We will have Dj waltz and music dance tonight from 9pm to midnight.

Richard Page is our Dj for Xmas night waltz and polka dancing.

NO CLASSES! this is FNW lite. Doors open at 8:30pm

We will not provide refreshments. You are most welcome to bring Xmas/holiday leftovers.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Thu Dec 31
New Year's Eve Waltz Ball
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Tickets are $25 per person in advance until midnight 12/24 and $30 from 12/25 until 12/30. Tickets may be purchase via purchased via Paypal here -->

Tickets may also be purchased at any Friday Night Waltz or by mail: write out check to "Scott Gamble" and mail to P.O.Box 1555 Palo Alto CA 94302. .. Please request refunds 12/31/2009 to ScottFNW@pway.com or to 650.326 ., 6265.. Tickets will be on will call list at the door. Tickets will not be mailed. Please print out the Paypal receipt if you are concerned.

brassworksOur annual New Year's Waltz Ball. Always fun, always packed with fun dancers. Formal attire - elegant evening wear. Brassworks returns for more waltzes, polkas, swing and tango - Frank Beau Davis director.

ihouseAt the beautiful Chevron Auditorium in the International House 2299 Piedmont Berkeley X Bancroft.


Our 8th year. Sells out year after year . We limit attendance to 250, so we are selling tickets only by presale - no tickets at the door. Waltzes, Polkas, and some latin, swing, and tango. Congress of Vienna, Bohemian National Polka.

We need about 6 volunteers - get in free for about 30-45 minutes of help setting up, door admissions, or cleaning up. contact Scott at scottFNW@pway.com

cakepiecakepieice cream

Cakes, pies, ice cream, Peppridge Farm cookies, shrimp platter, cold cuts platter, veggie platter and the usual selection of grapes, strawberries, mms, raspberries, blackberries, good'n'plenty, dots, gummies, chocolate malteds.

Fri Jan 01

No dance tonight - The church is refinishing the floor! yay! Besides We are too tired from the night before....

Sat Jan 02 From our friends at Peers - A VictorianTwelfth Night Ball
Fri Jan 08
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Intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Dj Waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Jan 15

Richard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. Richard is our dj for waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Jan 22
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Intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. -

rowynRowyn is back after a long absence as our Dj Waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight. Welcome back Rowyn!

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Jan 29

Richard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. Richard is our dj for waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Feb 5

ariAri Levitt is in town this weekend from Seattle and will teach "Latin Waltz", a new dance form invented recently in Seattle. "Latin Waltz" is a mostly Latin and some salsa steps to gentle 3/4 Waltz time music using typical Salsa music instruments and beats. Very different and very enjoyable. Ari had a very large class the last time he taught it at FNW in 2008. Introductory "Latin Waltz" classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Ari is our dj for waltz and polka dancing from 9pm to midnight.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Feb 12

Intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Dj Waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

*Note* no introductory class tonight. Room used by the church.

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Feb 19
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Intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Dj Waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Feb 26

Richard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. Richard is our dj for waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight. Richard also is our dj for waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Mar 5

Richard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. Richard is our dj for waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight. Richard also is our dj for waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

No Introductory class tonight. Room is being used by the Church.

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Mar 12

intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

No Introductory class tonight. Room is being used by the Church.

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Mar 19

intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Mar 26

intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.


Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Feb 12
Mar 5
Mar 12
May 7
no intro class
no introductory class. room used by Philharmonia Baroque orchestra.
Fri Apr 02 2010
No Dance tonight- Hall used by Church.
FriJun 18 2010
Stanford Waltz Weekend - Richard Powers
Sun Jun 20 2010
Stanford Historical Dance Week - Richard Powers. always fun, a real treat. Learn about dancing from the Renaissance, Baroque,19th Century,Ragtime Era, Jazz Age eras. Classes in Pavan, Galliard,Basse Danse, Ballo,Branles, La Volta,Sword Dances, Menuet, Passepied,Bouree, Sarabande,Gavotte, Forlana, Courante, MusetteEarly 19th Century ballet of Blasis,Theleur, St. Leon,Adice and D'Egville,Regency Era Waltz,1802 Congo Minuet,Beveridge's Maggot,1820 Scotch Reel,19th C Waltz, Polka, Schottische, Galop,Mazurka, Polonaise,Redowa, Quadrilles,Tango, One-Step,Cake Walk, Maxixe,Fox Trot, Hesitation Waltz, Half & Half,Texas Tommy,Charleston, Shag,Peabody, Collegiate, Blues, 1950s Bop.
 

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