2022 Competition Schedule

We are now scheduling competitions for 2022. Here are the dates of the following competitions so you can pencil them into your calendars.

Boston DanceSport Cup - 15th January (one day) $

Need to know the first week of December if you plan to attend New York Dance Festival - 21st to 24th February $$

Need to know the first week of December if you plan to attend Patriot Dance Festival - 23rd April (one day) $

Need to know first week of March if you plan to attend USDC - 5th to 10th September (national) $$$ CWC - 11th to 13th November (home competition) $$ Ohio - 15th November to 20th (national) $$$

Please stay tuned for more information about the competition events as we speak to the organizers.

New classes coming your way!

Ballroom Technique with Angel

Starts September 11

Suitable for intermediate and advanced ballroom dancers taking private lessons

This class will focus on conceptual skills needed to obtain a clear understanding of rhythm, balance, co-ordination and control. We will work on both smooth and rhythm styles, and aim to give you a deeper understanding of how to dance these styles confidently and with more pizzazz!

10-week series: Saturdays at 11:15 AM

$150. for the course

8 person minimum, 12 person max

Monday Night Social! Beginner Ballroom with Francis

Starts September 13

Suitable for beginner singles and couples who are new to the studio

45-minute beginner level group class, followed by open floor practice time. The practice session will utilize mostly music from the dance we learned that night to allow for lots of practice, but with other dances mixed for variety. Francis will be on hand to help couples with the basics if they are having trouble. A great opportunity to practice in a fun environment!

8-week series: Mondays at 7:15 PM

$120. for the course

8 person minimum, 12 person max

Week 1: Merengue! – The ultimate social dance for beginners

Week 2: Merengue! – Turns and styling

Week 3: Hustle – Basics

Week 4: Hustle – Adding turns!

Week 5: Swing – Single swing basics

Week 6: Swing – Intro to triple Swing!

Week 7: Salsa – Basics

Week 8: Salsa – Turns!

Payments must be made in advance. Checks made payable to Adam in Chatham Inc., or by Venmo @Adam-Spencer-7. Cash payments should be made in person to your teacher at Studio 878.

Latin Dance Team: Youth Auditions

We are thrilled to announce auditions for a new competitive dance team at Adam in Chatham!

This group is geared towards pre-professional dancers considering a career in dance. Lessons will focus on the partnering and ballroom skills that are desirable by casting directors. Once the team has been selected, we will meet Saturday mornings from 9:45 – 10:25.

Team and audition details

Auditions start at 1 PM on Saturday, May 15th. We have slots for a maximum of 8 dancers (and 2 swings), and will have the necessary number of slots needed to accommodate auditionees. This is open to dancers age 15 to 21 –  allowances will be made either side to those who demonstrate the necessary skills and attributes.

Please:

• Be prepared to learn a short Latin dance combination in groups of 8

• Prepare a solo or duet no longer than 3 minutes; send music in advance to adamjspencer@hotmail.com

• Bring with you a headshot/photograph and a short bio of where you dance/danced and why you would like to learn ballroom and Latin and belong to this formation group

For more information and to register for the auditions, contact adamjspencer@hotmail.com or text 508-514-0809.

Many thanks and good luck!