Learn to dance and have fun!
Come on down to Blue Moon Ballroom and see what all the buzz is about.
We are located in the heart of downtown.
Here, DVIDA certified instructors teach Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Nightclub. Not to mention the spicy Salsa and the sultry Argentine Tango!
Now offering Belly Dance, Youth Hip Hop and Zumba® fitness classes as well.
All of our parties and lessons are open to the public. We have weekly general style Dance Parties, a weekly Argentine Tango Practica, a monthly Milonga and more! Please check our Calendar for more information. We offer group classes and private instruction. All Ages and levels welcome. No partner required!
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Studio News & Upcoming Events
July Closure Dates
July 4-5, July 31-Aug 2
ˇ We will be closed Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5th for the holiday weekend.
ˇ We will also be closed Friday, July 31 - Sunday, August 2 for a summer camping getaway. We will re-open Monday, August 3rd.
Check our Calendar for more information
Argentine Tango: Followers Technique Series
Starting, July 12, 2009
Time to brush up on your technique? Take your dancing to a whole new level. Improve your following skills, balance, footwork and more! This class is great for beginners and advanced dancers alike.
Men are also welcome to come work on their following technique.
Schedule:
Sundays 3-4pm
3 week session:
July 12 - July 26
Taught by instructor Adella Thompson
Cost:
3-week series = $30. Pre-Registration Required, minimum registered needed.
Free entry to the practica 4-6pm is included with this class, a $15 value!
Please see our calendar for more information.
New 8-Week Belly Dance Session
Begins Thursday, July 9, 2009
Join instructor Maggie Feeney as she teaches the joy of bellydancing! Maggie has been belly dancing and growing her craft for 13 years. She has performed throughout Western Washington as a soloist and member of three different troupes.
Class Schedule:
Thursdays 6-7:15pm
8 week session: July 9 - August 17
All skill levels welcome! Registration is $80 pre-pay, $90 day of class or $12 drop-in.
Please see Maggie's bio page for more information about her and her classes!
Youth Hip Hop Summer Session
Begins Monday, July 20, 2009
Join instructor Patricia Mallett in some fun hip hop. Get your kids out of the house this summer and get them active! Dance is great exercise, a great way to make new friends and tons of fun!
Class Schedule:
Mondays 4-5pm
Ages 10-15, boys and girls!
All skill levels welcome!
Please see Patricia's bio page for more information about her and her classes!
Zumba® Fitness Classes!
This is a beginning Zumba® class but feel free to join us even if you are more advanced. Everyone can dance to their own level and have fun!
Class Schedule:
• Mondays & Wednesdays 6pm
• Fridays 5:30pm
As little as $5 per class with a punchcard!
What is Zumba®?
Zumba® is a Latin inspired fitness system, which combines Latin and international rhythms. Our classes incorporate dance styles such as: Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, Samba, Cumbia, Mambo, Cha Cha, Flamenco, Tango, Calypso, Reggaeton, Hip-Hop, Belly Dancing and many more!!
Who can take Zumba®?
Zumba® is for everyone! All ages, all body types, all fitness levels, male and female. Most Zumba® students are adults of all ages, but teens can do it too. No dance experience needed (you can even have two left feet!)
Please see visit: www.ZumbaBellingham.com for more information.
"Spirit Dance"
July 7th, 21st & 26th
A Community Dance to Enliven the Soul
• Dance your Joy
• Create your Play
• Open your Heart
• Enliven your Soul!
Hosted by Danielle AhMaiua
All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Contact improvisation invited.
$7-10 (no one is turned away)
Schedule each Month:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays: 8:15-10:15pm
4th Sundays: 10:30am-12:30pm
See the Spirit Dance Flyer for more info.
USA Dance Sponsored Monthly Dances
Starting, July 18, 2009
Beginning in July USA Dance--formerly USABDA-- will be changing the location of their monthly social dances. They were previously held at Melody Hall and starting July 18 they will be dancing it up at Blue Moon Ballroom. They hold their dances on the third Saturday each month, offering a 45 minute introductory dance lesson before each party.
Schedule:
July's Theme: "Cruising Under the Blue Moon" Cruise wear attire encouraged!
Cha Cha Lesson 8-8:45pm
Dancing 8:45-10:45pm
Cost:
$10 entry, $7 members
Please see the USA Dance website or our calendar for more information.
Instructor Announcements
New Instructor Brie Helmuth!
Please welcome new instructor Brie Helmuth as the latest addition to Blue Moon Ballroom! Brie teaches Break Dance and has been involved with dance styles of hip hop including breaking, locking, popping and basic hip-hop fundamentals.
Brie will be teaching a Break Dance class starting Thursday, June 25th! Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
$8/class, All ages and skill levels, B-boys and B-girls!
Please see Brie's bio page for more information about her and her classes!
Congratulations Molly & Marcus!
Instructors Molly Adams and Marcus Tasanasanta are now Zumba® certified! They attended an all-day intensive training certification with National Trainer Roger Yamat April 19, 2009. Molly teaches classes Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm. New Friday classes at 5pm starting in May!
What is Zumba®?
ZumbaŽ is a Latin inspired fitness system, which combines Latin and international rhythms. Our classes incorporate dance styles such as: Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, Samba, Cumbia, Mambo, Cha Cha, Flamenco, Tango, Calypso, Reggaeton, Hip-Hop, Belly Dancing and many more!!
Learn more about Zumba® on the Zumba® Bellingham website: www.ZumbaBellingham.com
Quest for the Best competition
Congratulations to instructors Molly and Marcus! They competed at the USA Dance Quest for the Best competition in Seattle on February 7th. They received 1st place in Open Novice Rhythm and 2nd place in Open Novice Smooth!