New Studio Location

Hi Dancers,

To ring in the New Year I have the most wonderful news! The Dance Lounge will now be open at South End Racquet & Health Club in Torrance, CA. It's such a beautiful, new location that I'm certain everyone will enjoy dancing there. Please check out www.TheDanceLounge.com and click onto the "calendar" section to view a schedule of group classes. Private classes are also available by appointment only.

Happy New Year and Cheers to 2011!

- See you on the dance floor,

Allyson Lockhart

December Class Routines

Hi Dancers,

Thank you for joining us for class this month. I know the holiday season is hectic and I appreciate all of you coming to class. To help you remember the routine for the month, here are the patterns in order.

Jitterbug Class

1. Closed Basic
2. Outside Underarm Turn Release
3. Inside Underarm Pass
4. Waist Roll to Handshake Hold
5. Inside Underarm Turn to Overhead Wrap & Slide
6. Closed Basic
7. Jig Kicks to Freeze for 5-6-7-8
8. Outside Underarm Turn Release
9. Inside Underarm Pass
10. Closed Basic
11. Maxwell Swivels

Rumba Class

1. Box
2. Underarm Turn
3. 2nd Position Breaks
4. 5th Position Breaks
5. Inside Underarm Turn
6. Open Break & Back Spot Turn
7. Sliding Doors

July's Group Class Schedule

June's Group Classes

Salsa
Basic
Underarm Turn
Open Break & Shoulder Check
Hammerlock to Back To Back Position
Cross Body Lead w/ Wrap & Spin
Basic
Open Break to Clothesline Dip w/ Free Spin

Jitterbug
Rotating Closed Basic
Tuck Release
Hand Change / Kick Basic
Shuttle Turns
Tuck Release
Tandem Swivels
Tuck Release
Closed Basic
Jig Kicks & Freeze
Tuck Release
Kick Ball Change Back Jacks
Boogie Walks
Rotating Basics
Charleston
Kick Through Charleston
Send Out
Right Side Shadow Position
Suzie Q's
Reverse Suzie Q's
Shadow Charleston

West Coast Swing
Send Out
Sugar Push
Inside Underarm Pass
Whip
Whip w/ Double Outside Underarm Turn
Lasso
Basket Whip

Samba
Basic
Box
Cuidado
Balancetes
Copas
Paulista
Voltas
Traveling Botofogos

George's Dance Shoes

1604 West Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 955-7704

I LOVE my new double soled Tango Shoes. They have a very thin heel which is super sexy. I've been using them for Salsa dancing.

Hot - Hot - Hot!!!

They even custom make shoes in a 2 week turn around time. You can pick from a variety of fabrics, heels and styles to create your own combination.

Lastly, they were super friendly, very welcoming and eager to help!

Thanks Georges Shoes!

George's Dance Shoes

Hi Dancers,

This Saturday I'm going to check out George's Dance Shoes in Burbank. I'm excited to see what they have to offer and hoping to find some cool new styles. I'm in search of some new shoes for Latin, Jitterbug, Teaching (a practice shoe) and something with a little bit of slick for dancing on the Marley flooring. I'll be sure to take some pictures to post of any new found treasures.

Guys, I'll let you know if they have men's shoes as well.

See you on the dance floor!

You Tube Channel

click here to view

Hi Dancers,

Just a reminder that I post many of the patterns I teach in class on You Tube to aid in your practice sessions at home. Check it out.

Live to dance, dance to live!

Allyson Lockhart
www.TheDanceLounge.com

Dance Etiquette 101

May Group Classes

Salsa - Click here to view

Basic
Underarm Turn
Back Hand Change
Underarm Turn
Cross Body Lead & Free Spin
Basic
Open Break & Arm Check
Hammerlock
Back To Back
Free Spin

Jitterbug - Click here to view

Closed Basic
Rotating Basics 4x
Tuck Release
Hand Shake Hold Kick Basic
Shuttle Turns
Tuck Release
8 Count Rotating Swivels
Tuck Release
Closed Basic
Jig Kicks and Freeze
Tuck Release