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Friday Night Waltz is a high energy dance that features mainly Waltzes in the dances and classes, along with other dances like Polka, One Step, Swing, Salsa, Cha Cha, Lindy, and Tango. People are friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Casual comfortable attire. Attendance is between 130 and 190. Average age is about 30 or so. People come from San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and Oakland. We usually have two simultaneous classes from 7 to 9, introductory and intermediate, followed by 3 hours of dancing starting at 9pm.
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Sep 3

monica ryanRyan and Monica Shen Knotts are teaching intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. They are long time dance performers and choreographers. They are the founders of the Knotts Dance Company, and have also been instructors for the Academy of Danse Libre and assistant directors of the Stanford Vintage Dance Ensemble. They have choreographed vintage dances since 1995 and performed in Paris, St. Petersburg, Prague and the Smithsonian Institution. They teach waltz, Lindy Hop, Charleston, vintage, Radical Vintage, and social dance with a focus on personal style and energy.

We feel very fortunate to have such experienced instructors teaching tonight!


7-8pm Mastering Viennese Waltz. Some of the most beautiful music played at FNW is turning waltz - Enjoy it even more with the world's best underarm turn, navigation tricks, and other useful variations.

8-9pm Adding Sizzle to your Social Waltz. You will learn techniques from Monica and Ryan's extensive performance background that add an extra layer of fun for both regular dance partners and those you meet for the first time. The class will dance mostly turning waltz, but the skills apply to many dances.

John Bauer is back to dj for us from 9 to midnight. Waltz, polka, and some swing, latin, tango.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Sep 10

ariAri Levitt from Seattle is in town this week and will be teaching intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Sep 17

ariAri Levitt from Seattle is in town this week and will be teaching intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Sep 24

angelaRichard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.Richard Powers djs waltz and polka from 9 to 12.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Oct 1

angelaRichard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.Richard Powers djs waltz and polka from 9 to 12.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Oct 8
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Anna Botelho teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Oct 15
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COLLEGE NIGHT! We had College Night six months ago, and we had a great time. We invited social dance students from local colleges to get together and have fun social dance evening- De Anza, Foothill, Mission, San Jose State University, City College of San Jose, Evergreen, West Valley, Canada, Skyline, College of San Mateo, and City College of San Francisco. People really enjoyed meeting other college social dancers.

Joan Walton teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. Joan teaches at San Jose State University and College of San Mateo.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Oct 22
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Anna Botelho teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Oct 29
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intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Nov 5

ariAri Levitt from Seattle is in town this week and will be teaching intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Nov 12
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intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Nov 19

angelaRichard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm. He is our dj for waltz and polka dancing frm 9 to 12.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Nov 26
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NO CLASSES TONIGHT!!

This is a 'short schedule' due to Thanksgiving weekend. We will have dj dancing from 9 to 12 midnight $10 general - $8 students.

All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Fri Dec 3
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Our usual location, the First United Methodist Church is not available tonight. We will reschedule for another location!

Intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.

waltz and polka music from 9pm to midnight.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

Dec 10

angelaRichard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.Richard is our dj for waltz and polka from 9 to 12.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Dec 17

angelaRichard Powers teaches intermediate classes from 7 to 9 pm.Richard Powers djs waltz and polka from 9 to 12.

Tom Hill teaches an introductory waltz class from 7 to 9 pm . To get the most from this class, try to start at 7pm. Excellent first time class

$12 for both the classes and the dance. $8 dance only. $8 students. No partner necessary. All Ages. Casual comfortable attire. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian or sign a waiver.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA. Upstairs, Fellowship hall, entrance on right of courtyard, facing away from street.

Dec 24

Xmas Eve! no dance tonight, doh!

Fri Dec 31
Our annual New Year's Eve Waltz Ball. The ninth time! Always fun, always a great way to bring in the new year.
 

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