Are you looking for year ‘round fun?  -- Something you can do any time, any place?  Do you love music and just can’t sit still when you hear it?  Do you see your friends dancing and want to join in? 

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Do you want an easy way to meet people?  Wanna dance with your sweetie? Do you have a wedding or other gala event coming up?

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Would you like a different approach to education for your classroom?  Are you a PTA/PTO member, looking for a great inter-generational activity for the kids, parents and staff at your school?

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Are you looking for an easy affordable way to help build community among your staff and help your employees be healthier and happier?  Do you want to feel comfortable at charitable or corporate functions?

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Do you just want to get away without getting away?  Are you an “empty nester” or recently retired and realizing that now is your time to play?  Do you want a fun way to stay healthy and vibrant?

All of these are good reasons to dance!

. . . And if you don’t know how . . .

You need to learn!

And

I can help you!

I’ve been dancing all my life.  I’ve been helping your friends and neighbors, and their parents and kids, have fun learning to dance for over ten years.  And I can help you, too. 

I’m a certificated classroom teacher with over 20 years teaching experience at all age levels (pre-K through adult), and a Certified Teaching Artist.  I know dance.  I know adults and kids and how they learn.  I know how to teach you so you can learn easily and have fun doing it.  And I specialize in helping curious students of all ages get started -- no matter how much or how little talent you think you have.

 

I’ve studied, and continue to study, with local, national and world-class dance instructors.  I’ve danced on the social dance floor all over the country, and in stage productions and performances around the Pacific Northwest.  I have fun teaching people to dance and you’ll have fun learning. 

If you can’t wait to get started, turn to our class schedule page to find a class that’s starting soon.   If you want more information, there’s plenty of that on this website.  Just wander around till your heart’s content.

And if you’re nervous about dancing.  Rest assured:

You can straighten out your feet and learn your right from your left. 

You can learn to listen to the music, hear the rhythm, and move in time with it.

You can find the rhythm in your body and teach your muscles to move.

You can learn to communicate with a partner on the dance floor.

You can learn the secrets of Leading and Following that make dancing easy. 

You can learn to be smooth and light on your feet. 

And you can have fun! doing it!

 YOU CAN LEARN TO DANCE!

 AND THEN...

You’ll feel confident at parties when someone asks you to dance.  You’ll be able to ask the boss to dance at the next corporate function.  You’ll meet people easily at social dances.  You’ll sweep around the living room in a romantic dance with your sweetie.   You’ll dance at your wedding, sweetly, beautifully, calmly, smoothly – even with everyone watching.  You’ll be healthier and in better shape.  You’ll delight in the indescribable wonder of holding someone in your arms, looking into their eyes, and moving together to music. 

And then, you’ll be able to take this skill with you where ever you go, for the rest of your life....  I promise.

My Promise to You

I’m so sure that you can do this, that I’ll make you this promise.  If you aren’t satisfied with the instruction you receive, I’ll either work with you until you are satisfied, or I’ll give you your money back.  No time limit, no hassles.

Linda Townsend West

Learn in the Setting that’s Comfortable for You

I offer scheduled classes and workshops in several locations around the area.  Go to the Class Schedule page to find the right class for you. If you have questions, there’s lots of information on this site to help you decide what’s right for you.  If you still have questions please feel free to email or call me.  New classes start often, so register now. 

Individuals, couples and groups can schedule private lessons.  The Private Lessons page offers more information.  Then email me or call to schedule your lessons.  I’m always happy to try to help you with your special situation.

Businesses and Organizations of all types and sizes can arrange group lessons as part of a program to create staff cohesion, as an employee benefit, for health and fitness programs, or for parties and social events.  The Business & Organizations page will help you get started.  You can also email or call me for more information.

As a certificated classroom teacher, veteran homeschool parent and teacher and Certified Teaching Artist I offer a variety of dance education curricula for grades 5-12, ages 10-19.  Check the Dance in Education page for more information about how the arts fit into any area of the curriculum.  Then email or call me to include dance in your lesson plans.

                                                    (206) 387-3262