Workshops    


Mostly Waltz Workshops ~

Our portfolio of themed workshops is a selection of a decade's worth of workshops at Mostly Waltz and other dance events, both local and afar. The content of each workshop interprets a style of mood of waltz music, such as Latin, orchestrated, slow tempo, blues, etc.

We always include handy waltz tips and technique that even seasoned dancers will appreciate, as well as favorite flourishes

Instruction by Peggy Leiby & Ret Turner
Peggy and Ret have been teaching waltz and other couple dances since 1999, when they co-founded Mostly Waltz, a monthly Sunday afternoon social dance.          

Couple Dance Tips

Workshop schedule

February 13, 2010 (afternoon) -Waltz & Zwiefachers, sponsored by the Valley Contra Dance Bethlehem, PA, (pot-luck & contra dancing follows workshops)

May 28-30, 2010 - t.b.a., during Folk College, a weekend of musical fun in a college setting in Huntingdon Pennsylvania on the Juniata College campus

ONGOING:

~ Waltz Classes - see schedule for an upcoming series or ask us about private instruction

~ Mostly Waltz - pre-dance lessons, usually at an intermediate level

~ Philadelphia Swing Dance Society - on rotation for pre-dance swing lesson


These workshops can be conducted at your next event. 215-643-4397 ~
References are available

~ WALTZ

Waltz Basics: Tips & Technique

Waltzing Beyond the Basics

Elegant Waltz Moves

Endearing Charms (waltz)

The Ins and Outs of Promenade (waltz)

One Good Turn Deserves Another

Pivaloops

Waltzing to Latin Flavored Music

The Wonderful World of Waltz

Cross-step Waltz

 

 

OTHER COUPLES DANCES ~

Swing Dance (Basics, Cool Moves)

Swing Dance / Fox-trot -transitions

The Gay Gordons

Hambo

Polka

Schottische

Salty Dog Rag

Tango

Zwiefachers

 

Some places where we've taught

 

3rd Saturday Contra Dance, Glenside, PA ~ Schoittische, Polka & Waltz ~ afternoon workshop followed by picnic dinner & contra dance (2009)

Arden Gild Hall, Arden, DE ~ Elegant Waltzing (2005)

The Barn, Horsham, PA ~ Hambo ~ Waltz ~ Swing

Blue Bell School of Dance (Summer Dance Camp for children) Blue Bell, PA, (2008-09)

Centocor Corporation, Radnor, PA ~ Waltz Basics (2004)

Central Jersey Dance Society, Princton, NJ ~ Rotary Waltz (2006)

Dancing with the Gods Weekend, Gainesville, FL ~ Waltz Basics ~ Ins & Outs of Promenade (2006)

Doylestown Contra Dance ~ Waltz Basics (Feb 2009) "Thank you all so much for your help that made the Doylestown Contra Dance a success. Peggy and Ret did a great job of leading eager dancers in the waltz".

Folk College, Huntingdon, PA ~ waltz & schottische ~ clogging, May 22-23, 2009 (Peggy) "It was great to have you there and I was impressed with how well you teach. I stopped by your workshop mainly just to peek in and see how the space was working, but then was just enjoying seeing how clearly and patiently you teach". Linda Littleton, Artistic Director, Folk College

Head for the Hills Getaway Weekend, Princeton Counry Dancers ~ Hambo ~ One-Step ~Waltz ~Zwiefacher ~ Swing ~ Salty Dog Rag ~ The Gay Gordons (2005-09)

Heritage Dance Festival, Plymouth Meeting, PA ~ Waltzing to Latin Flavored Music (2004)

Inaugural Ball at the Hilltown Creative Arts Academy, Hilltown, PA (Jan 2009) thank YOU so much. It was a fabulous day and you were absolutely amazing with the kids. They all really enjoyed themselves. We're already talking about next year and dancing is definitely included!

MADCAP (Summer Music Camp), Allentown, PA ~English country ~ waltz ~ polka (2004-09)

Old Fiddler's Picnic with FiddleKicks, Hibernia Park in Chester County, PA ~ Waltz Basics (2005-08)

Princeton Country Dancers Basic Waltz afternoon workshop followed by pot-luck & contra dance (2010) Thanks again for doing the workshop for PCD. I've gotten only great feedback! And, personally, thanks! ... Finally, waltzing in the man's role, I got it. I don't stay parallel with my partner, but insist on making the dreaded the V-frame. Thanks! It's a long established habit, so it will be hard to break, but I finally understand what's wrong. Marie

Summit Presbyterian Church, Phila, PA ~ One-Step ~ Ins and Outs of Promenade (2006)

Valley Contra Dance, Bethlehem, PA ~ Zig Zags & Elegant Waltz Moves (2004)

Victoria's Revenge, Cape May, NJ ~ Waltz Basics & Elegant Waltzing (2006)

Waltz Play, Atlanta, GA ~ pre-dance waltz lesson (2009)

Waltz Time, Glen Echo, MD ~ occasional pre-dance waltz lesson (2007, 08)

 

 

Questions? 215-643-4397 ~