A CHANCE 2 DANCE at 4 SEASONS!!! 4 Seasons Sports Complex and CHANCE 2 DANCE Studio are teaming up to offer you a value packed and timely opportunity to learn how to EAST COAST SWING. For less than the cost of one hour of private instruction you will be receiving four hours of group instruction in East Coast Swing. This is an introductory offer and a pilot program, which hopefully will develop into future classes that will culminate with a “DANCE CHALLENGE”, complete with judges and prizes. East Coast Swing is a true “American Dance” and a descendant of Lindy Hop and Jitterbug. It is also known as Triple Swing. It dates back to the 1920’s with the discovery of Charleston and Lindy Hop while dancing to Jazz music. It followed the development of “Ragtime” and then “Swing” music. This dance continues to be popular with all age groups as music is available from all time eras. It is lively, fast and full of fun. There are a variety of movements that can be danced such as spins, kicks, turns and changes of rhythm. No drops or aerials, please. TUESDAY NIGHTS 6:30-7:30 PM – 4 Week Pilot Starts June 23, ends July 14, COST $25.00 per person for 4 weeks.* DANCE CHALLENGE – 11 WEEKS OF INSTRUCTION Starting September 8, ending November 17, COST $75.00 per person.* Optional DANCE OFF CONTEST, Saturday, November 21, Registration Fee $10.00 per person towards judging and prizes.* WINNER determined by a panel of official judges and audience votes, so you will want your family and friends to be there!!! NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY for either session. We will match up single partners and use rotation of partners in the classes. No refunds for missed classes. Emphasis of the classes will be on technique, lead and follow skills and patterns. The dance challenge will be run as a “Jack and Jill” Contest. Students will sign up as individuals and will get a random partner for the challenge. MINIMUM NUMBER REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS *Pre-registration required and no refunds for withdrawals or missed classes. For registration or more information contact June “Sugar” Renner at CHANCE 2 DANCE Studio, 410-374-6886 or email chance2dance@verizon.net Also check out website at www.chance2dancestudio.com Member of the World Swing and United Country Western Dance Councils and Hampstead Business Association Take the lead toward keeping your brain and heart healthy! Dancing is a fun way to “Save Your Brain”. Dancing is a unique form of exercise because it provides the heart-healthy benefits of an aerobic exercise while also allowing you to engage in a social activity. Further, dancing requires memorizing steps and working with a partner, both of which provide mental challenges that are crucial for brain health. One 21-year study published in the New England Journal of Medicine* even found dancing can reduce the risk of dementia. The Mayo Clinic reported that social dancing helps to: Reduce Stress Increase Energy Improve Strength Increase Muscle Tone and Coordination The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says that dancing can: Lower your risk of coronary heart disease Decrease blood pressure Help you manage your weight Strengthen the bones of your legs and hips * The study, by scientists at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA, appeared in the June 19, 2003 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.