Hey Folks,
 I have spoken to some of you about the idea of having a dance workshop in Norman taught by a professional dance instructor from Harpe’s Dance Studio (Kate Linkus).  Some of you have met/know Kate.  I am envisioning this to be about a 3-5 hour workshop that would cost somewhere between $20-35.  For those who get frustrated with the cost of dancing, if you don’t realize it, this is a great deal.  The cost for a private one on one, one-hour lesson with an instructor at Harpes’ is about $40 give or take a little.  I think that is a fair price compared to what they charge at some studios.  I can’t tell you the price for the workshop yet because it will rather depend on what type of interest there is but that is what I am hoping for.  The more that attend… the more attractive the fee will be.  I am hoping this workshop will take place in about 4-5 weeks most likely on a Saturday or Sunday.  How do the weekends of July 30, August 6, and August 13 look for you guys?  (By the way, can
 someone tell me when OU resumes classes?)  I am hoping this workshop will cater to the dancers who like to attend the intermediate level class taught by Graham through the Sooner Ballroom Dance Club.  There seems to be a lot of group classes (for example, Henry’s class at SBDC) set up for beginners but not a lot for folks like us who have been dancing for a little while.

Kate and I are hoping this might be a chance for her to meet some of us, find out our needs, skill level, and if we would have interest in starting an actual weekly class somewhere in town at a reasonable rate.  I am thinking this class might be like $5-10 per week again depending on the number of participants.  My instructor at Harpe’s, Beth teaches a few eight-week dance classes for $50 per course.  I wonder if something like that might be possible for us here in town.  I have expressed to Kate that there are so many people in Norman who have interest in ballroom and Latin dancing.  Look at how big the DanceMaker’s Monday classes are at the University…In case you are unaware, OU has three sections of the class and there are between 200-250 people in each section.

 Kate needs to know just how many of us are interested in the workshop, what dance we would like the workshop to focus on, and when is the best time for a maximum number of us to do this, etc.  Kate said that she would locate a forum/venue and let us know where it would take place.  One of the main purposes for this workshop will be to create a forum to meet and discuss what we would like to see long term, if anything.  Plus, I also know how we love to develop our skills and how often do we get this kind of opportunity in Norman?  So…would you all please give Kate some feedback.  Her e-mail is [log in to unmask]  Mine is [log in to unmask]  Also gentlemen, I have heard more interest so far on this matter from the ladies.  Group discussion might encourage more ideas and participants.  Thanks everyone.  -John Hartmeyer




R. John Hartmeyer, Jr., MHR
License Professional Counselor
Certified Advanced Alcohol/Drug Counselor
Norman, OK (405) 321-9090

Counseling Individuals, Couples, & Families throughout Norman and the surrounding area.

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