Theology of Marriage & Dance
St Gregory address (but do not enter at this side): 500 S College Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (enter gated parking lot just down the street from here): 423 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75702 St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group SJWHomeschoolGroup@gmail.com false mm/dd/yyyy aUinrLWZczwYavqgBmQP30959
Date – Time
May 31, 2024
– 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
St Gregory Cathedral School Gymnasium: parking lot accessed from behind the school off of Broadway St. on the same block as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
St Gregory address (but do not enter at this side): 500 S College Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (enter gated parking lot just down the street from here): 423 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
Additional Information
Theology of Marriage & Dance
Ballroom Dance Lessons in The Nelson MethodTM
Paired with Catechesis on Holy Matrimony
For Teens, Singles, and Married Couples
Course Instructors: Dr. & Mrs. Foster Lerner, members of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, trained by Dr. Nelson in his unique approach to social ballroom dance instruction (see course description below).
Dates: First lesson on Friday, May 31, from 5:30-8 pm. Remaining five lessons on Saturdays in June, lessons 4-6 pm (followed by optional potluck dinner) on June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Location: Dance lessons at St. Gregory's School Gym, located next to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Downtown Tyler; Babysitting provided on-site.
Cost: Cash payment due at first lesson for the whole 6 week series. The fee will help offset the cost of babysitting, materials, and equipment.
- Married Couple - $90
- Youth / Single* - $45
* NB There will need to be an equal number of single ladies and gentlemen signed up. Therefore, all youth or single registrations will be first come first served and pending until a sufficient number of both sexes have registered. Singles and teens will switch partners throughout the lessons, so it is not necessary to attend with a specific partner.
Attendance: Participants are highly encouraged to attend all 6 sessions because the classes are cumulative in nature. All participants MUST attend at least the first two sessions (May 31st and June 1st) in order to continue the series. Only those who have attended at least 3 of the 6 lessons will be eligible for future expansion classes available exclusively to graduates of this Ballroom Basics series.
Dress Code: Follow the Vatican rules for modest dress
- Men: slacks and collared shirt (polo is acceptable)
- Women: skirt and blouse or dress
- All: shoulders and knees must be covered; necklines must be modest; no transparent or skin-tight clothing
- Shoes: smooth soled shoes with backing; no flip flops, no sneakers
Class Format: We will begin with a 45 minute dance lesson, followed by approximately 30 minutes of catechesis and theological discussion on Holy Matrimony, building upon the principles underpinning social dance which serves as an apt metaphor for marriage as well as the Christian life in general. Theological topics will be based upon relevant passages from Sacred Scripture, elucidated by Sacred Tradition and Magisterial teaching. When appropriate, there will be separate catechesis lessons for teens/singles and married couples. The lesson will then conclude with 45 minutes for practice and review of the lesson, in keeping with Dr. Nelson's insistence on the importance of "practicing beyond proficiency."
Course Description:
This six week series is based on Dr. J.M. Nelson's Ballroom Basics course, which provides a foundation for all social ballroom dances. Everything you will ever need to know about partner dance can be derived from what you learn in Lessons 1 and 2. Ballroom Basics builds confidence for dancing to any music encountered in our culture, provides variety sufficient to avoid boredom on the dance floor, prepares you to go beyond the basics in Foxtrot, Rumba, and Waltz, and enables you to learn other dance styles efficiently and easily. Students enrolled in Ballroom Basics will be provided a detailed class outline and suggested practice activities.
Lesson 1 (Fri, May 31) - Stepping to the music. If you can't do it independently, you can't do it with a dance partner.
Lesson 2 (Sat, June 1) - Principles of partner dancing. Progressing from dancing independently to dancing with a partner.
Lesson 3 (Sat, June 8) - Linear variations, movements that add variety without much complexity.
Lesson 4 (Sat, June 15) - Breaks, adding a little "spice."
Lesson 5 (Sat, June 22) - Underarm turns, movements that add a bit of spin.
Lesson 6 (Sat, June 29) - Sequencing and styling. Sequencing variations and adapting movements to traditional dance styles for Foxtrot, Rumba, and Waltz.
Who needs Ballroom Basics?
Absolute beginners who want the best start in partner dancing.
Experienced dancers who know more about steps than they do about dance.
Dancers who can’t explain their every move on the dance floor.
Dancers who are never sure who missed a lead.
Leaders whose partners are not gushing with gratitude.
Followers who wonder why a good leader rarely comes back.
Dancers who occasionally bump others on the dance floor.
Dancers who regularly try to avoid stepping on others or getting stepped on.
Class Design
Ballroom Basics is comparable to traditional courses in Foxtrot, Rumba, and Waltz. It differs in that it consolidates common elements in the initial lessons. This increases efficiency and reduces anxiety. Thus, lessons 1 - 6 cover up to 18 weeks of traditional studio instruction by:
Consolidating common elements in ballroom dance.
Structuring content so that students are not overwhelmed.
Emphasizing opportunities for learning transfer.
Providing materials for independent study.
Prescribing activities in preparation for subsequent classes.
Signups
Signup is currently closed.
The Signup Deadline for this event was 5/24/2024 – 11:55 PM CST