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October 28 – Dance Lessons – "Polka" – 7:00 p.m.

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Come take dance lessons from Brad Smith!  Learn new steps, perfect ones learned before and have fun!
The fourth of four sessions being offered during the month, the October 28 lesson will be “Polka”. 
The Polka, coming from Bohemia in the 1800’s, has an unforgettable rhythm – da-da-dum, da-da-dum.  The name is Czech for “half-step”, much used in the dance.  The Polka is danced in pairs either face to face or standing side by side.  Polka music has a 2/4 beat and is notable for its happy sound.  The Polka is a very popular dance worldwide.
Lessons being offered at the Dogwood Center include “Swing” on October 7, “Waltz” and “Cha Cha” on October 14, “Foxtrot” and “Rumba” on October 21, and “Polka” on October 28.  Sign up for one evening of lessons, several, or all four nights!  Show off your new skills at the Otsego Jazz Ensemble concert at the Dogwood on October 30 and dance the night away!
The class will be from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Dogwood Black Box.  Pre-registration is greatly appreciated.  Register today by calling the Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885!
Cost: Single Evening Class – $12.50 per person.  Sign up for all four sessions (October 7, 14, 21, and 28) and recieve a free ticket to the Otsego Jazz Ensemble concert on Saturday, October 30!
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.

October 21 – Dance Lessons – "Foxtrot" and "Rumba" – 7:00 p.m.

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Come take dance lessons from Brad Smith!  Learn new steps, perfect ones learned before and have fun!
The thrid of four sessions being offered during the month, the October 21 lesson will be “Foxtrot” and “Rumba”. 
Today, the “Foxtrot” has evolved into a dance of social elegance, characterized by smooth, graceful and gliding movements and enjoyed by people of all ages.  Dancers travel around the perimeter of the floor in a counterclockwise direction in a basic rhythm of slow-slow-quick-quick.  The dance of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the Foxtrot is still a true American favorite.
The “Rumba” is the most famous Latin American dance to gain popularity in North America.  Slow and romantic, the Rumba is the most sensual of Latin dances.
Lessons being offered at the Dogwood Center include “Swing” on October 7, “Waltz” and “Cha Cha” on October 14, “Foxtrot” and “Rumba” on October 21, and “Polka” on October 28.  Sign up for one evening of lessons, several, or all four nights!  Show off your new skills at the Otsego Jazz Ensemble concert at the Dogwood on October 30 and dance the night away!
The class will be from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Dogwood Black Box.  Pre-registration is greatly appreciated.  Register today by calling the Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885!
Cost: Single Evening Class – $12.50 per person.  Sign up for all four sessions (October 7, 14, 21, and 28) and recieve a free ticket to the Otsego Jazz Ensemble concert on Saturday, October 30!
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.

October 14 – Dance Lessons – "Waltz" and "Cha Cha" – 7:00 p.m.

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Come take dance lessons from Brad Smith!  Learn new steps, perfect ones learned before and have fun!
The second of four sessions being offered during the month, the October 14 lesson will be “Waltz” and “Cha Cha”.  This class will be held at NCRESA, the building directly across the parking lot from the Dogwood Center.  This location is for this class only.  All other dance lessons are held at the Dogwood Center.
The “Waltz” is one of the most popular of all dances.  It is a smooth progressive dance characterized by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and rise and fall.  Graceful and elegant, Waltz dancers glide around the floor almost effortlessly.  With its easy-to-hear 1-2-3, 1-2-3 rhythm pattern and simple box step foundation pattern, it’s also easy to learn.
The “Cha Cha” is extraordinarily popular with old and young alike.  This dance has wide application because Cha Cha music is popular in all music genres, including country, funk, and hip-hop.  This is a party Dance!  The interpretation of Cha Cha music is a happy, carefree, party-time dance expression.
Lessons being offered at the Dogwood Center include “Swing” on October 7, “Waltz” and “Cha Cha” on October 14, “Foxtrot” and “Rumba” on October 21, and “Polka” on October 28.  Sign up for one evening of lessons, several, or all four nights!  Show off your new skills at the Otsego Jazz Ensemble concert at the Dogwood on October 30 and dance the night away!
The class will be from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Dogwood Black Box.  Pre-registration is greatly appreciated.  Register today by calling the Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885!
Cost: Single Evening Class – $12.50 per person.  Sign up for all four sessions (October 7, 14, 21, and 28) and recieve a free ticket to the Otsego Jazz Ensemble concert on Saturday, October 30!
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.

October 7 – Dance Lessons – "Swing" – 7:00 p.m.

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Come take dance lessons from Brad Smith!  Learn new steps, perfect ones learned before and have fun!
One of four sessions being offered during the month, the October 7 lesson will be “Swing”.  Swing is an easy, intuitive, and not terribly structured dance moves.  The style fits perfectly with jukebox swing tunes.  Dance swingimagepatterns move smoothly either forward/back or side to side while circling freely around the floor.  Danced to a wide variety of music, you can “swing” to almost anything!
Lessons being offered at the Dogwood Center include “Swing” on October 7, “Waltz” and “Cha Cha” on October 14, “Foxtrot” and “Rumba” on October 21, and “Polka” on October 28.  Sign up for one evening of lessons, several, or all four nights!  Show off your new skills at the Otsego Jazz Ensemble concert at the Dogwood on October 30 and dance the night away!
The class will be from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Dogwood Black Box.  Pre-registration is greatly appreciated.  Register today by calling the Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885!
Cost: Single Evening Class – $12.50 per person.  Sign up for all four sessions (October 7, 14, 21, and 28) and recieve a free ticket to the Otsego Jazz Ensemble concert on Saturday, October 30!
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.

September 25 – Classic Film "To Catch a Thief"- 7:30 p.m.

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Join us for the classic film “To Catch a Thief” starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly!  This 1955 film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is based on a novel by David Dodge.  It tells a story of retired jewel thief, John Robieto-catch-a-thief (Cary Grant), living a blameless life on the French Riviera.  When a series of jewel robberies begin to take place on the Riviera, Robie is the natural suspect.
Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, seemingly the perfect couple, provide a great mischievious love story that is quite unique. 
“To Catch a Thief” is not rated (NR) and runs 106 minutes.
Tickets: Admission is free.  Donations accepted at the door to benefit the programs of the Dogwood Center.  These contributions will be matched $1/$1 by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.  Main Stage.  7:30 p.m.
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to an event.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.

October 16 – Drew Nelson – 7:30 p.m.

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Drew Nelson will be performing on October 16 in the Black Box!  Musicians Mark Schrock and Drew Howard will accompany Drew.  This will be a fantastic evening!  Put this one on your calendar today!
2010 has been a big year for singer/songwriter Drew Nelson of Grand drewnelsonRapids.  In February, Nelson was honored with the WYCE-FM Jammie Awards for “Album of the Year” for his Dusty Road to Beulah Land CD and Song of the Year for his song “Waiting for the Sun”.  In January, the Grand Rapids Press selected his CD for “Local Spin of the Year”.
Drew has performed at The Ark, Wheatland Music Festival, Bliss Fest Concert Series, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Connections Festival, Trinity House Theatre, Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, TriCentric Showcase Artist North East Folk Alliance to name a few.  In September 2010, he will be performing throughout England!  drewnelson2
Nelson is now expanding his love of music to the creation of the instruments he plays.  He hopes to start a tradition of building and signing one a year to auction off for charity.  In addition to giving back to us through his music, Nelson is involved in many community-based efforts to educate the next generation and make our world a better place to live.
Tickets: $12.  7:30 p.m.  Black Box.
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to an event.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.