August 31, 2011
DANCE ON THE PROMENADE
Free Dance Lessons Friday Nights on the Promenade at Westfield Santa Anita September 9 – October 14, 2011
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ARCADIA, CA — The Dance on the Promenade at Westfield Santa Anita brings in another year of great music, professional dance lessons and delectable dining options. This series of Friday night soirees combines live performances by some of the area’s most popular bands with an open invitation to learn how to dance to disco, salsa, fox trot, 2-step and more with the pros from Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association. Come with or without a dance partner or come as a group.
Start the night with a bit of fashion and glamour. Walk the red carpet to check out latest trends from select retailers with styles influenced by each Friday night’s themed dance sessions. The red carpet walk ends with an opportunity to get a professional photo taken to celebrate and remember this fun night.
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Dance the night away or take a break and relax with dinner from some of the center’s most popular restaurants, such as, California Pizza Kitchen, Dave & Buster’s, Bar Louie, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill. Pick up our meal deal flyers at check-in to find the best dining discounts and order take-out to enjoy at the event. Don’t forget to try the drink of the week courtesy of Bar Louie.
Below is the schedule of music, which begins at 6pm, followed by dance lessons at 6:30pm and 7:45pm.*
Sept. 9 Salsa Movement
Featuring: Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad
Lessons: Salsa and Merengue
Sept. 16 Wild Wild West
Featuring: "Pam Loe and Hipshot featuring Chad Watson"
Lessons: 2-step and Black Velvet Line Dance
Sept. 23 1950’s Swing Party
Featuring: "Lil’ Mo and the Dynaflo’s"
Lessons: East Coast Swing and Swing Line Dance
Sept. 30 Disco Movement
Featuring: "Discotion"
Lessons: New York Hustle and Saturday Night Fever Line Dance
Oct. 7 Ballroom Night
Featuring: "Pete Jacobs Cafe Society Club"
Lessons: Foxtrot and Waltz
Oct. 14 Salsa Encore
Featuring: "Susie Hansen Latin Band"
Lessons: Salsa and Salsa line dance
*See http://www.westfield.com/santaanita/ or call 626.445.6255 for more event details and information. Weather permitting. Bands are subject to change.