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Answers: · Do I need a partner to come to a dance? Many people at FSDS dances come without a partner. They look forward to dancing with as many people as they can during the course of the evening, and meeting and dancing with newcomers. What if I don’t know how to dance - can I learn at the dance? We offer a “survival” introductory lesson at 7:00 pm before each dance, included in the dance admission, so you’ll be dancing that same night. Remember that everyone in the room was a beginning dancer once - just tell your partners that you are a new dancer. My friends don’t dance – can I bring them to a dance? Yes, come early with them - they can take the pre-dance lesson so they will be all set to enjoy the evening. How can I ask someone I don’t know to dance? Dancers are generally a very
friendly group of people. Leaders ask followers, and followers ask leaders
to dance. How can I make newer dancers feel welcome? Pick up a “Dance Buddy” sticker at the gate, and look around for people wanting to get out on the dance floor. Then after your dance with them, see if you can introduce them to another partner for their next dance. Will I find people my age at the dance? All ages attend our dances – there will be dancers from 17 to 70+, all enjoying themselves. What kind of bands play for FSDS dances? We dance to local swing bands that play for dances throughout the West Coast. The musicians really like to play for dancers and enjoy the interaction between the dancers and the band. We let them know how much we appreciate this by applauding after each tune. What do people wear to dances? Wear comfortable, casual clothing that lets you move freely; you will get too warm in a jacket or sweater. Some people like to dress up. What kind of shoes should I wear? Wear comfortable clean, non-marking shoes that stay on your foot and have a relatively smooth sole. What’s wrong with street shoes? Dancing in street shoes or heels can scratch & mark the wood dance floor or make it wet, sticky or dusty. Most of our dances are held at the Banner Grange building, 12629 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA. Its just 1 mile past the Nevada County Fairgrounds. There is ample attended lot parking. When the Grange is not available or we expect bigger crowds, we may utilize St.Joseph's or in partnership with the Center for The Arts, and other available halls with great wood dance floors. (Directions and maps are on the website – see Locations.) Are dances always on the night of the Second-Saturday of the month? FSDS holds dances every 2nd Saturday of the month, except there are no dances held in June, July or August. How Much: $10 Lesson & Dance / $6 Students (Under 19). We offer discounted admission for full-time high school and undergraduate students under the age of 19. Also Seniors over 65. If you volunteer for a half-hour shift at the gate, greeting people and collecting admission, you can attend the dance for half price. What should I do about my purse at a dance? It’s not a good idea to leave a purse either in your car or lying around the dance floor. Consider a pocket or waist pack. Why do you ask that people use fragrance-free personal products? Many people are sensitive or allergic to fragrances - perfumes, colognes, after-shaves - so we ask that you do not use these when you come out dancing. What’s the most important thing to remember about dancing? FSDS dances and classes are informal & fun, and dancing is really about enjoying the music with your partner… We like what Dave Barry said in Sixteen Things That it Took Me 50 Years to Learn – “Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance!”
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