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Friday Night Waltz is a high energy dance that features mainly Waltzes in the dances and classes, along with other dances like Polka, One Step, Swing, Salsa, Cha Cha, Lindy, and Tango. People are friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Casual comfortable attire. Attendance is between 130 and 190. Average age is about 30 or so. People come from San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and Oakland. We usually have two simultaneous classes from 7 to 9, introductory and intermediate, followed by 3 hours of dancing starting at 9pm.
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Aug 26

Richard Powers

Richard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm, with Mirage Marrou. Richard is our dance music DJ from 9pm to midnight.

Richard is briefly back in town and will preview five dances that he and Mirage will be teaching next month in Geneva and Paris. For details on those three workshops, see:
http://socialdance.stanford.edu/workshops/geneva2011E.htm
http://socialdance.stanford.edu/workshops/Paris2011BE.htm
http://socialdance.stanford.edu/workshops/Paris2011AE.htm

7pm - Strauss Waltz Mixer and Schottische Quadrilles. After a familiar waltz mixer updated with Strauss favorites, Richard will premiere his favorite discovery of the year - Schottische Quadrilles that were hugely popular in Philadelphia and Boston over a century ago. Richard and Mirage will teach these in Geneva but FNW regulars also like vintage dances because they're already familiar with the basic steps.

8pm - Gattopardo Mazurka Mixer, Donella Tango and the Original 1937 Big Apple. A week after Geneva, Richard and Mirage will teach these three dances in Paris. The mixer uses both mazurka and redowa steps yet is still fairly easy. Richard has taught Donella tango at FNW, over a year ago, but the Original 1937 Big Apple will be a Friday Night Waltz premiere.

This will be Richard's only Friday Night Waltz before September 30th.

ichard Powers is teaching a two hour intermediate class from 7 to 9 pm.

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Sep 2
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Intermediate dance class from 7 to 9pm

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Sep 9

A very special class tonight! David Chen is teaching the "Peanut Butter Jellytime" routine. We have had several spontaneous instant performances at recent Friday Night Waltzes,which prompted the biggest laughs and greatest applause! HERE IS VIDEO from April when Danse Libre and Decadance (Decadancelibre) 'performed' the hilarious PBJ April 1 and a spontaneous PBJ June 3 Not to be missed. This is the kind of dance that Friday Night Waltz is all about. Always brings a smile to those who dance it and those who watch. Join in on the fun.

Jason is our newest DJ for waltz and polka dancing tonight! Welcome Jason. Jason has much dance history at Stanford and as a member of Danse Libre and a long time friend of Friday Night Waltz.

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Sep 16
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Intermediate dance class from 7 to 9pm

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Sep 23
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Intermediate dance class from 7 to 9pm

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Sep 30

Richard Powers is teaching a two hour intermediate class from 7 to 9 pm.

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Oct 7
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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 or sign a waiver.

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

Oct 14
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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 or sign a waiver.

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

Oct 21

Richard Powers is teaching a two hour intermediate class from 7 to 9 pm.

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Oct 28pumpkin
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Halloween dance party!

James Shattuck is our dj for the Halloween dance party.

Intermediate dance class from 7 to 9pm

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Nov 4

Richard Powers is teaching a two hour intermediate class from 7 to 9 pm.

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Nov 11
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Intermediate dance class from 7 to 9pm

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Nov 12
Bal des Vampyres- from our good friends at Peers. THE Halloween dance party of the year. a Must Go. Always fun, memorable night.in Alameda. Advance tickets are advised! $10 until Aug 42
Nov 18
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Intermediate dance class from 7 to 9pm

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Nov 25
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Intermediate dance class from 7 to 9pm

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 or sign a waiver.

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

Dec 2
Church hall not available . We may reschedule another location.
Dec 9

ariAri Levitt is in town this weekend! He will be teaching beginning/intermediate waltz fusion class fro 7 to 9 pm. He is our dj for waltz and polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

No introductory only class tonight. Room not available

$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 or sign a waiver.

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

Dec 16
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Introductory/intermediate class up stairs. No introductory only class tonight. Room not available

$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 or sign a waiver.

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

Dec 23
Church Hall not available
Dec 30
Church Hall not available
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Waltz Ball. Back for the 9th time! Always fun, always a great way to ring in the new year. 250 to 300 attend every year. Tickets available at the door.
 

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