FUNDAMENTALS OF ARGENTINE TANGO: Saturday Nov. 7th

Join us for a 3-hour bootcamp on Argentine Tango fundamentals, Saturday November 7th, 2015.

NO PARTNER REQUIRED!

ARGENTINE TANGO:
Fundamentals of Frame & Connection
Saturday November 7th, 2015
2:00-5:00 PM
Location: TBA
Cost: $40/person
Semi-Private Lesson: Maximum 6 Students

Learn the fundamentals from scratch, brush up on previous skills or start learning the opposite role!

Bootcamps are an ideal way to make quick progress, to review, learn the opposite lead/follow role or bring a friend to give it a try.

The venue location will be dependent on registration size, which is why it is necessary to follow the registration directions, and why....

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO DROP-INS!

Registration is a mandatory 3-step process. REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 6TH. To register:

1.  Submit by email to this address (carpenoctemdance@gmail.com) the following registration details for each person:

• Name
• Phone #
• Preferred Email Address

2.  Pay online with credit card or PayPal by clicking the button below.

3.  Await a confirmation email to the address you provided in step 1, containing confirmation of class details, venue location and other instructions. 

*** TO ATTEND THE CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL 3 STEPS. ***

EARLY-BIRD BONUS:

Free Carpe Noctem swag bag for your dance shoes and water bottle, for every person who registers and pays online on or before Sunday, November 1st.

*Maximum one per student*

BEGINNER SWING BOOTCAMP: Sunday Nov. 8th

Join us for a 3-hour East Coast Swing beginner bootcamp, Sunday November 8th, 2015.

NO PARTNER REQUIRED!

EAST COAST SWING BOOTCAMP
Level 1: Beginner
November 8th, 2015
2:00-5:00 PM
Location: TBA
Cost: $40/person
Semi-Private Lesson: Maximum 6 Students

Level 1 focuses on building solid fundamentals.

Syllabus: 

- Musicality and timing for East Coast Swing (Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick)

- Basic

- Underarm Turn

- Left Side Pass Version 1 (waist trimmer)

- Left Side Pass Version 2 (pass behind the back)

- He goes she goes

- Left Side Pass Version 3 to shake hands

- Windmill

- American Spin

All figures are "time permitting." The venue location will be dependent on registration size, which is why it is necessary to follow the registration directions, and why....

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO DROP-INS!

Registration is a mandatory 3-step process. REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 7TH. To register:

1.  Submit by email to this address (carpenoctemdance@gmail.com) the following registration details for each person:

• Name
• Phone #
• Preferred Email Address

2.  Pay online with credit card or PayPal by clicking the button below.

3.  Await a confirmation email to the address you provided in step 1, containing confirmation of class details, venue location and other instructions. 

*** TO ATTEND THE CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL 3 STEPS. ***

EARLY-BIRD BONUS:

Free Carpe Noctem swag bag for your dance shoes and water bottle, for every person who registers and pays online on or before Sunday, November 1st.

*Maximum one per student*

BEGINNER SWING 3-HOUR BOOTCAMP: May 3rd

Join us for another 3-hour East Coast Swing bootcamp, Sunday May 3rd, 2015.

NO PARTNER REQUIRED!

EAST COAST SWING BOOTCAMP
Level 1: Beginner
May 3rd, 2015
1:00-4:00 PM
Location: TBA
Cost: $40/person

Level 1 focuses on building solid fundamentals.

Syllabus: 

- Musicality and timing for East Coast Swing (Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick)

- Basic

- Underarm Turn

- Left Side Pass Version 1 (waist trimmer)

- Left Side Pass Version 2 (pass behind the back)

- He goes she goes

- Left Side Pass Version 3 to shake hands

- Windmill

- American Spin

All figures are "time permitting." The venue location will be dependent on registration size, which is why it is necessary to follow the registration directions, and why....

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO DROP-INS!

Registration is a mandatory 3-step process. REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 1ST. To register:

1.  Submit by email to this address (carpenoctemdance@gmail.com) the following registration details for each person:

• Name
• Phone #
• Preferred Email Address

2.  Pay online with credit card or PayPal by clicking the "Buy Now" button below.

3.  Await a confirmation email to the address you provided in step 1, containing confirmation of class details, venue location and other instructions. 

*** TO ATTEND THE CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL 3 STEPS. ***

EARLY-BIRD BONUS:

Free Carpe Noctem swag bag for your dance shoes and water bottle, for every person who registers and pays online on or before Sunday, April 26th.

*Maximum one per student*

EAST COAST SWING BOOTCAMP: Level 2 - Beyond Beginner "Shake Hands"

Join us for another 3-hour East Coast Swing bootcamp, Sunday April 26th, 2015.

NO PARTNER REQUIRED!

EAST COAST SWING BOOTCAMP
Level 2: "Shake Hands"
April 26th
1:00-4:00 PM
Location: TBA
Cost: $40/person

Level 2 focuses on building a repertoire of figures that begin with the "shake hands" right-to-right handhold.

Syllabus:(3 hour lesson)

- Review Level 1
- Left Side Pass Version 3 to shake hands

- American Slide
- Windmill

- American Spin
- Barrel Roll
- Egg Beater
- Miami Special
- Miami Extra Special

All figures are "time permitting." The venue location will be dependent on registration size, which is why it is necessary to follow the registration directions, and why....

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO DROP-INS!

Registration is a mandatory 3-step process. To register:

1.  Email the address below with the following registration details for each person: name, phone # and return email:

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

2.  Pay online with credit card or PayPal by clicking the "Buy Now" button below.

3.  Await a confirmation email to the address you provided in step 1, containing confirmation of class details, venue location and other instructions. 

*** TO ATTEND THE CLASS YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL 3 STEPS. ***

EARLY-BIRD BONUS:

Free Carpe Noctem swag bag for your dance shoes and water bottle, for every person who registers and pays online on or before Friday, April 19th.

*Maximum one per student*

Beginner Swing Bootcamp on Easter Sunday!

Sunday Bootcamps with Carpe Noctem Dance, beginning this Easter Sunday, April 5th!

**UPDATE - VENUE CHANGE **

Work off that chocolate sugar buzz with the hippity-hop of East Coast Swing dancing.

BEGINNER EAST COAST SWING BOOTCAMP
1:00-4:00 PM
Practice 4:00-5:00 PM
Cost: $40/person
** VENUE HAS MOVED - EMAIL FOR DETAILS **

NO PARTNER REQUIRED!

Syllabus:(3 hour lesson)

- Musicality and timing for East Coast Swing (Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick)

- Basic

- Underarm Turn

- Left Side Pass Version 1 (waist trimmer)

- Left Side Pass Version 2 (pass behind the back)

- He goes she goes

(TIME PERMITTING:)

- Left Side Pass Version 3 to shake hands

- Windmill

- American Spin

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO DROP-INS!

Registration is a 2-step process. To register:
1. Please pay with credit card or PayPal by clicking the above "Buy Now" button.
2.  Confirm details by emailing your name and phone #, along with proof of payment to:

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

EARLY-BUNNY EASTER BONUS:

Free Carpe Noctem swag bag for your dance shoes and water bottle, for every person who registers and pays online by Friday, April 3rd.

Tell your friends!

Bring the family!

SMALL GROUP LESSONS

Greetings all, hope you had a wonderful holiday!

Several students have expressed interest in organizing small group lessons in either Argentine Tango or East Coast Swing. These are lessons that combine the best elements of group and private lessons.

I can accommodate up to 6 students at a time for small group lessons. The cost is $10/person/hour, in blocks of 5 weeks. Each student pays $50 at the start of the block of 5 classes, and then we schedule the 5 classes. When those are done we do it all again. The classes do NOT need to be every week, they can skip a week, the times can shift, or even the days can change in order to accommodate people's schedules. This way the group classes are small, cheap like group lessons but retain the scheduling nimbleness of private lessons. Each group is autonomous and can move as fast or as slow as they, as a group, decide!

If you are interested in grouping up with a few other students please let me know, and I will do my best to match people up according to interests and skill level.

If this format doesn't work for you then, as always, private lessons are available.

Cheers!
Derek Madson
www.carpenoctemdance.com

HOLIDAY A LA CARTE 2-FOR-1 SALE!

Until Midnight on December 24th Carpe Noctem is offering a special 2-for-1 deal on private lessons perfect for the gift-giving season.

HOLIDAY A LA CARTE PRIVATE LESSON SALE:

Buy Any Number of Private Lessons at the Regular Rate of $50/hour

and get

An Equal Number of Private Lessons

FREE!

Flexible and unlimited! Buy any (even) number of private lessons in swing or tango at half price for the holiday season. That's right, ANY even number: 4, 6, 8... 20, 22... 130, 132.... Stock up for the year and stuff the stockings of your friends, neighbours and co-workers! :)

That works out to a mere $25/hour to learn any combination of Argentine Tango or East Coast Swing, with the private personalized attention and flexibly scheduling that go with private lessons. The lessons can be one-on-one with the instructor or shared with a partner, making the price an unbelievable $12.50/hour/person.

No limit on the number purchased, but only up until December 24th, 2014. Deals like this are only offered once a year, so stock up a war chest of lessons to get you through the year, or share with friends to get them into dancing! Buy now through email at  CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com or click on the button at the bottom of the page.

BONUS:
As a special holiday bonus, for every 10 lessons bought you will receive one Carpe Noctem swag shoe bag for FREE (while supplies last). Ideal for taking your dance shoes and water bottle out on the town, and it even has a pocket for keys/cell phones/etc. Keep it for yourself, or wrap it with a gift certificate and give it to your aunt May or brother Joe, it's up to you!

LOGISTICS:
Private lessons never expire and booking times are flexible throughout the day, 7-days-a-week, but are first-come-first-serve and must be scheduled with the instructor a week in advance. Gift certificates are available on request.

For more information about private lessons please visit the Private Lesson page or send your questions by email to the address below. Spread the word, share the link to this page and infect your friends with the dancing bug. Don't miss this incredible deal!

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

HOLIDAY 2-FOR-1 GIFT SAMPLE PACK:

Until Midnight on December 24th Carpe Noctem is offering a 2-for-1 deal on private lesson 5-packs ideal for the gift-giving season.

2x5 SAMPLER GIFT PACK:

Buy One 5-Hour Private Lesson Package in Swing for

$200

and get

Another 5-Hour Private Lesson Package in Tango for

FREE!

Buy one 5-hour package of private lessons in either East Coast Swing or Argentine Tango at the regular discounted rate of $200 and receive a second FREE 5-hour private lesson package in the other dance style.

That's 5-hours of Argentine Tango AND 5-hours of East Coast Swing for a total cost of only $200!

That works out to a mere $20/hour, half off the package rate which itself is already discounted from the regular private lesson rate of $50/hour. That's a 60% discount off the regular private lesson rate, but only if you buy before midnight, December 24th. What a deal!

MANY OPTIONS:
• Keep both for yourself and try a different dance style.
• Or keep one 5-pack for yourself and give the other to your hard-to-shop-for aunt and uncle.
• Or buy several 2x5 sampler deals and spread the 5-packs around to family, friends and co-workers!

No limit on the number purchased, but only up until December 24th, 2014. Deals like this are only offered once or twice a year, so stock up a war chest of lessons to get you through the year. Buy now through email at  CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com or click on the button at the bottom of the page.

BONUS:
As a special holiday bonus, every purchase of a 2x5 Sample Pack will include one Carpe Noctem swag shoe bag for FREE (while supplies last). Ideal for taking your dance shoes and water bottle out on the town, and it even has a pocket for keys/cell phones/etc. Keep it for yourself, or wrap it with a 5-pack gift certificate and give it to your aunt May or brother Joe, it's up to you!

LOGISTICS:
Private lessons never expire and booking times are flexible throughout the day, 7-days-a-week, but are first-come-first-serve and must be scheduled with the instructor a week in advance.

For more information about private lessons please visit the Private Lesson page or send your questions by email to the address below.

Stock up on classes now so you don't miss out on this incredible deal!

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER PRIVATE LESSON PACKAGE DEAL!

While September lasts Carpe Noctem is offering a steep discount on private lesson packages! If you pay before midnight of September 30th you will receive a double discount on 5- or 10-lesson private lesson packs.

5-hour Private Lesson Pack:

$200 $175 ($35/hour)

10-hour Private Lesson Pack:

$350 $300 ($30/hour)

Private lessons are good for either East Coast Swing or Argentine Tango, with booking times available on Sundays or on limited times throughout the week. Private lessons never expire and can be worked around almost any schedule. For more information about private lessons please visit the Private Lesson page or send us an email.

Only 5 days left in September. Email now so you don't miss out on this incredible deal. When September ends, so does this deal! Private lesson purchases can be made by email, with payments by etransfer:

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

GROUP LESSONS

We are currently offering two weekly class times set aside as private group lessons every Sunday at the Martin Batchelor Gallery. Prerequisites are in effect, so check with us if you are interested in joining.

5:30 - Argentine Tango - Intermediate Level
6:30 - East Coast Swing - Beyond Beginner Level

These classes are run essentially as concurrent private lessons shared by those who are present. The instructor will work with students individually, giving exercises to work on and offering correction as needed.

Attendance requires instructor permission to insure all students are at a compatible level. Groups of 5 or more who want to take lessons together may open a new time slot. Cost is based on a flat monthly membership of $50/person/calendar month

GROUP PRIVATE LESSON COSTS:
• $50/person/calendar month
• Payment and registration must be in advance, never at the door.
• Minimum enrollment of 2 months is required.

*FREE* Introductory Private Lesson!

For those wishing to try any of the partner dances that we teach, Carpe Noctem is now offering the first private lesson for FREE. This offer is good for each dance, so you can try them all and decide on your favorite.

Currently we offer private or private-group lessons in the following social partner dances:

• Argentine Tango
• East Coast Swing

We are currently taking bookings for Sundays at the Martin Batchelor Gallery, as well as a limited selection of times on other days of the week if Sundays do not work for your schedule. Private lessons can be booked by an individual follower, or can be shared by up to 4 individuals comprising a maximum of two partnered couples. Individual leaders can also book private lessons, but will require a partner to assist as follower. Groups of 5 or more who want to take lessons together must book private-group lessons.

To book your lesson please click on the 'Contact' button or email to carpenoctemdance {at} gmail.com.

PRIVATE LESSON COSTS:
• Base cost is $50/hour (includes studio and instructor time)
• Students trying our lessons for the first time can book a free introductory private lesson, after which they are eligible for a one-month (4 hour) introductory package for $100.
• Continuing students are eligible to buy discounted 5-hour packages for $200 ($40/hour) or book from class to class at the $50/hour rate.

Aug. 31st Bootcamp: EAST COAST SWING BASICS!

*NO PARTNER REQUIRED*

Learn the basics of East Coast Swing in ONE DAY! East Coast is the easiest, fastest and funnest (is that a word?!) of all the swing dance varieties. It is the ideal place to start for beginners who want to try swing dancing. Using faster blues, big band, neo-swing or electro-swing music, East Coast is also sometimes called Jive, single-time swing ("single swing") or jitterbug.

If you want to see some kids dancing pure social East Coast this quick video will give you a rough idea of what it's all about: in a word, pure FUN!

If this is your first dance class don't worry, it's perfect for beginners. Dip your big toe in and test the water.

• Topic: East Coast Swing Basics & Variations
• Date: August 31st, 2014
• Times: 2:00-8:00 PM, Break 4:30-5:30 
• Location: Martin Batchelor Gallery
• Cost: Current Members FREE 
• Non-Members: $50

Bootcamps are an ideal way for beginners to make quick progress, to review fundamentals, try a new dance and to bring a friend to try it out with you. It's also a great way to start learning the opposite role (lead vs. follow) which is the only way to truly master the dance in your primary role.

As always, advance registration by email is required for ALL Carpe Noctem classes, including bootcamps. Please do not drop-in or you may be turned away. Registration & questions can be directed, as always, to the Carpe Noctem email address.

Aug. 24th Bootcamp: Argentine Tango Fundamentals!

The bootcamp on Argentine Tango fundamentals is tomorrow, and there is still time to get in on the action!

• Topic: Fundamentals of Frame & Connection, Argentine Tango
• Date: August 24th, 2014
• Times: 2:00-8:00 PM, Break 4:30-5:30 
• Location: Martin Batchelor Gallery
• Cost: Current Members FREE 
• Non-Members: $50 (includes membership for August)

Bootcamps are an ideal way for beginners to make quick progress, to review fundamentals, try a new dance and to bring a friend to try it out with you. It's also a great way to start learning the opposite role (lead vs. follow) which is the ONLY way to truly master the dance in your primary role!

As always, advance registration by email is required for ALL bootcamps. Please do not drop-in or you may be turned away. Registration & questions can be directed, as always, to carpenoctemdance @ gmail.com.

UPDATED August Bootcamp Schedule!

Here is the much anticipated update to the August bootcamp schedule!

In an attempt to provide the best options for summertime dancing we have made a few changes to the bootcamp schedule for August. The August 3rd Tango bootcamp has been cancelled to allow everyone to attend the once-per-year Victoria Tango Festival. For details please:

visit http://www.passion4tango.com/

In addition we have made the remaining bootcamps more beginner friendly. Bring a friend, broaden your repertoire by trying a different dance, hone your fundamentals or try switching lead/follow roles from what you are used to. You can never do too many beginner classes, no matter what the dance may be!

Updated Bootcamp Schedule: Spring 2014

	DANCE	TOPIC	TIMES	COST
August 3	Argentine Tango Cancelled	Go to Tango Festival! :)	Cancelled	Cancelled
August 10	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Lifts & Dips	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 Members: free
August 17	East Coast Swing Beginner	Basics for Beginners	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 Members: free
August 24	Argentine Tango Beginner	Fundamentals of Frame & Connection	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 Members: free
August 31	East Coast Swing Beginner	Basics & Variations	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 Members: free

As always, advance registration by email is required for ALL bootcamps. Please do not drop-in or you may be turned away. Registration & questions can be directed, as always, to carpenoctemdance@gmail.com.

Enjoy the sunshine! :)

SPRING MEMBERSHIP SALE!

To kick-off the first Spring semester of Carpe Noctem classes we will be offering an early-bird discount for those who buy their semester membership in advance.

FIRST MONTH FREE ($50 value)
if you pre-pay for the Spring semester (May-August) by April 30th!

This terrific deal is valid for all memberships, including post-secondary student memberships, and includes all the great features that set Carpe Noctem apart:

• unlimited class registration!
• our Ethical Promise!
• our first day Money-back Guarantee!
• free access to the Sunday Social dances!

Also, while supplies last all new members will receive a free shoe bag. Ideal for carrying your shoes and water bottle, it also has a large zipped side pocket for tossing in all those random things you need to take dancing (keys, cell phone, pocket change) but don't want getting in your way on the dance floor.

The more members that we have the more classes and bootcamps we can afford to offer, which benefits everyone. This is a great opportunity to round up a group of your friends and family to enjoy a fun weekly activity together!

4 Month Semester Memberships

General Membership: $200 $150
Post-Secondary Memberships: $100 $75


Payment is by etransfer or in person at the weekly classes. For more information please email:

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

SPRING 2014 CLASS SCHEDULE

Weekly Class Schedule: Spring 2014
May 4th-July 27th

SUNDAYS	MAY*	JUNE**	JULY
2:00	Waltz 2	Mambo 1	Ballroom Tango 1
3:00	Electro-Swing 1	Electro-Swing 2	Jive/Triple Swing
4:00	Argentine Tango 1: Frame & Connection	Argentine Tango 2: Walking & Cross	Argentine Tango 3: Pivots & Ochos.
5:00	East Coast Swing Beginner 1	East Coast Swing Beginner 2	East Coast Swing Beginner 3
6:00	East Coast Swing  Advanced Charleston	East Coast Swing Intermediate Variations	East Coast Swing Intermediate Variations
7:00	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Argentine Tango Intermediate
8:00	Sunday Social	Sunday Social	Sunday Social

 * Classes Cancelled May 18th (Victoria Day) - See Bootcamp schedule below

 ** Classes Cancelled June 29th (Canada Day July 1) - See Bootcamp schedule below

Bootcamp Schedule: Spring 2014

	DANCE	TOPIC	TIMES	COST
May 18	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Drags & Boleos	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
June 29	East Coast Swing Intermediate	Handshake Figures & Variations	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 3	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Cross System with Variations	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 10	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Lifts & Dips	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 17	East Coast Swing Advanced	Side & Back Charleston	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 24	Argentine Tango Beginner	Fundamentals of Frame & Connection	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 31	East Coast Swing Beginner	Basics for Beginners	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free

 

• Advance Registration required for all classes, including Bootcamps.

• Visit the CLASSES page for more information about classes and detailed instructions for how to register.

• Visit the MEMBERSHIP page for more information about the benefits of becoming a Carpe Noctem member.

For more information please send us an email and we will be happy to answer all your questions.

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com