Hey guys! Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to make sure everyone knows. We are planning on having dance classes on Easter Sunday. When we asked around, we saw that a number of people were interested in coming, so we'll hold the classes and see how it goes!
I try to write these up on my main website. In case you're still visiting this site regularly, this is no longer my main site, just a branch of it. To get to the main website click here.
Cheerio everyone!
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Friday, March 20, 2015
Another snow storm is on it's way (better be the last time, I tell you!)
Hey dancers.
well, it looks like Mother Nature might be interfering with our dances yet again! I just got a call from my mother Michele, stating that we have to cancel tonight's Beginner's social due to the approaching snow storm.
Some of you might be saying: "Psshh! We can handle this storm! It's only going to be 2-4 inches!" But the factor that's affecting our decision is not the quantity of snow; it's the timing. The snow's expected to come down right when the dance is happening (from 7 to 10 p.m. that is). This would end up discouraging many people from making the drive to our studio, so we're predicting that the turn-out will be so small, it's not really worth the effort of staying open tonight.
I know this is discouraging, but we're so sick and tired of low attendance due to bad weather, that we really don't want to have to go through with it again. Suffice it to say that it's the end of winter, so there should be no more interference from irritating snow storms.
Stay home everyone! Enjoy a quiet evening!
-Lisa Spiro
well, it looks like Mother Nature might be interfering with our dances yet again! I just got a call from my mother Michele, stating that we have to cancel tonight's Beginner's social due to the approaching snow storm.
Some of you might be saying: "Psshh! We can handle this storm! It's only going to be 2-4 inches!" But the factor that's affecting our decision is not the quantity of snow; it's the timing. The snow's expected to come down right when the dance is happening (from 7 to 10 p.m. that is). This would end up discouraging many people from making the drive to our studio, so we're predicting that the turn-out will be so small, it's not really worth the effort of staying open tonight.
I know this is discouraging, but we're so sick and tired of low attendance due to bad weather, that we really don't want to have to go through with it again. Suffice it to say that it's the end of winter, so there should be no more interference from irritating snow storms.
Stay home everyone! Enjoy a quiet evening!
-Lisa Spiro
Friday, March 13, 2015
Domain Names are gonna be changing around here!
Hey dancers!
So I've been doing some planning and thinking, and I've come to a decision: I am a Hartford Ballroom dance teacher, and the domain names of my websites should reflect that!
Originally, I created new names so I wouldn't encroach on my mother's website name (Hartford Ballroom is her baby after all). But that's becoming confusing and weird, verging on awkward, so after talking this over with my mother, I've decided to go ahead and change my website's name.
The website is no longer going to be called "Dance Away! Site Of Lisa Spiro". Instead, it's going to be called "Hartford Ballroom: With Lisa Spiro", and the web domain name is now spirohartfordballroom.com
So I've been doing some planning and thinking, and I've come to a decision: I am a Hartford Ballroom dance teacher, and the domain names of my websites should reflect that!
Originally, I created new names so I wouldn't encroach on my mother's website name (Hartford Ballroom is her baby after all). But that's becoming confusing and weird, verging on awkward, so after talking this over with my mother, I've decided to go ahead and change my website's name.
The website is no longer going to be called "Dance Away! Site Of Lisa Spiro". Instead, it's going to be called "Hartford Ballroom: With Lisa Spiro", and the web domain name is now spirohartfordballroom.com
Hartford Ballroom: With Lisa Spiro
So there you go! It should make it easier to find (I hope). Let's see how this goes.
Quick heads up! Thursday Class Times have changed!
Hey dancers! Just a little heads up here in case you weren't aware: we have changed the class times a little on Thursdays. The first class is now starting at 7:15, and the second class is now starting at 8:15.
New Class Times:
Intermediate Start Time: 7:15 p.m.
Full Bronze: 8:15 p.m.
There's a good reason for the change: parking spaces! There's so much going on at our building on Thursday nights that the parking lot can't accommodate everyone! We've found that more spaces become available after 7 p.m., so by delaying our lessons a little bit, our students will be able to park their cars.
So there you have it! Don't worry about arriving late, because we're starting late! See you on the dance floor!
-Lisa Spiro
Monday, February 16, 2015
Regarding Tomorrow (Tuesday).....
Hello dancers!
So we'll finally be able to have a Monday night class! Yes!!!!! At last! I hope people remember that the Monday classes still exist.
So, regarding tomorrow. Apparently, there's supposed to be another storm during the day that will end in the evening. They're saying maybe 4 inches.
Ugh. More snow. I know I wished for one snow day, but I only wished for one. One! All this snow is starting to depress me now! I really hate cancelling lessons.
So I refuse to cancel tomorrow's classes! I tell you I won't! I won't, I won't, I WON'T! The only thing that could force me to cancel tomorrow would be a statewide driving ban, which I doubt will happen.
So, I expect to see students tomorrow! For my Monday students, just so you know, with these New Hartford classes, I am teaching beginner salsa at 7 p.m., and intermediate cha cha at 8 p.m.. Both involve steps and patterns that I normally teach on Mondays, so if you need a chance to catch up, feel free to join me.
See you tomorrow! And don't forget to drive carefully folks!
So we'll finally be able to have a Monday night class! Yes!!!!! At last! I hope people remember that the Monday classes still exist.
So, regarding tomorrow. Apparently, there's supposed to be another storm during the day that will end in the evening. They're saying maybe 4 inches.
Ugh. More snow. I know I wished for one snow day, but I only wished for one. One! All this snow is starting to depress me now! I really hate cancelling lessons.
So I refuse to cancel tomorrow's classes! I tell you I won't! I won't, I won't, I WON'T! The only thing that could force me to cancel tomorrow would be a statewide driving ban, which I doubt will happen.
So, I expect to see students tomorrow! For my Monday students, just so you know, with these New Hartford classes, I am teaching beginner salsa at 7 p.m., and intermediate cha cha at 8 p.m.. Both involve steps and patterns that I normally teach on Mondays, so if you need a chance to catch up, feel free to join me.
See you tomorrow! And don't forget to drive carefully folks!
Saturday, February 14, 2015
The Saturday Dance Is Still Happening!
Hey dancers! We got so sick and tired of cancelling classes that we decided to allow the Saturday social to continue tonight, despite the weather report of snow that's happening later tonight.
I keep hearing different reports, but so far it doesn't sound too bad. The heavy stuff probably won't happen until late this evening, so worst case scenario, we'll just end a little early.
Because of the weather, we're not expecting a huge crowd, so it'll just be me tonight. But we're going to have some fun anyway! I'll provide some chocolate goodies in celebration of Valentine's Day, so just bring yourselves and your dancing shoes!
Also, remember to drive carefully. There's still a lot of ice in the parking lot, so be careful when getting out of your car, and use extreme caution when on the roads, especially when you're going home, because that's when the snow will be heaviest. If the weather starts to get really bad, I'll end the event early.
Hope to see you there! Rain or snow we don't care! Let's dance!
-Lisa Spiro
I keep hearing different reports, but so far it doesn't sound too bad. The heavy stuff probably won't happen until late this evening, so worst case scenario, we'll just end a little early.
Because of the weather, we're not expecting a huge crowd, so it'll just be me tonight. But we're going to have some fun anyway! I'll provide some chocolate goodies in celebration of Valentine's Day, so just bring yourselves and your dancing shoes!
Also, remember to drive carefully. There's still a lot of ice in the parking lot, so be careful when getting out of your car, and use extreme caution when on the roads, especially when you're going home, because that's when the snow will be heaviest. If the weather starts to get really bad, I'll end the event early.
Hope to see you there! Rain or snow we don't care! Let's dance!
-Lisa Spiro
Monday, February 9, 2015
Winter Storm Ellie...Sigh
Y'know, when I said I wanted a snow day, I meant just one! It looks like another bad traveling day today, which means that Monday's group classes are cancelled....again.
Keep in mind, my Monday students, that I am teaching the Basics level stuff during my Tuesday classes in New Hartford. I've got salsa going on at 7 p.m. and cha cha at 8 p.m., so please feel free to come on by if you feel a little dance-deprived.
Keep in mind, my Monday students, that I am teaching the Basics level stuff during my Tuesday classes in New Hartford. I've got salsa going on at 7 p.m. and cha cha at 8 p.m., so please feel free to come on by if you feel a little dance-deprived.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Cuban Salsa is Still Going To Happen
Hey folks, just a heads up for those who are planning to take the salsa workshop today. Despite the snow that might come down early this afternoon, I'm still planning to teach the salsa rueda class. Based on the weather reports, it's going to be light snow that might just creating a light dusting on the roads, so I'm not too worried about the drive. Just be careful and I'll see you on the dance floor!
Monday, February 2, 2015
Ack! Another snow storm!
Hey! Seems like there's another snow storm coming! They say it will affect morning traffic on Monday and that we can expect up to a foot of snow.
I don't think Monday's classes will get canceled again, although if they do get canceled, you will see a notice both on Hartford Ballroom's website and my home page.
Now, I do have several private lessons on Monday. I am more than willing to continue with the private lessons (I have a Subaru, and it handles like a dream in bad weather), but if you feel like the weather is too icky to drive in, just let me know! We can always reschedule.
Dance away everyone!
-Lisa
I don't think Monday's classes will get canceled again, although if they do get canceled, you will see a notice both on Hartford Ballroom's website and my home page.
Now, I do have several private lessons on Monday. I am more than willing to continue with the private lessons (I have a Subaru, and it handles like a dream in bad weather), but if you feel like the weather is too icky to drive in, just let me know! We can always reschedule.
Dance away everyone!
-Lisa
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Yep. Definitely not going!
Well, it's settled! Tuesday's New Hartford classes are definitely canceled! Enjoy the snow everyone!
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