Costume Party   
On October 28th before our first wintery snowstorm, Fred Astaire Orange celebrated their 3rd Annual Costume Party. Everyone was dressed up in exceptional costumes. Monica Dalton received first place for her wonderful, super-large Mardi gras costume. Our amazing mimes won second place and despite all of their dancing, still maintained their make-up. We then ended the evening with a great Fred and Ginger cake compliments of Allan Sabel.  


       
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Holiday Hours
Fred Astaire Orange is CLOSED December 23rd-26th. We are OPEN December 27 -30th and invite you to close the year out at our New Year's Champagne Party on December 30th. Appetizers and champagne for all!  We are open on January 2nd! Happy 2012! 


What We've Been Up To  

Bridal Fair 2011
Over two hundred brides roamed Race Brook Country Club at the Bridal Expo on Nov. 13th as they plan the wedding of their dreams. Great vendors, beautiful fashion show and lots of prizes. Fred Astaire Orange performed a lovely wedding dance demonstration.
           
 
Girls Night Out
Fred Astaire Orange performed a swing to "Do you love me?" at the Network of Executive Women's 'Girls Night Out' fundraiser held at the Courtyard Marriott. It was rocking with women in support of the Network. Fred Astaire is looking forward to entertaining some of these women at our studio! 
 
Greetings!

This year had been a fantastic one for Fred Astaire Orange. We're now looking forward to 2012 and have already begun planning some improvements and changes that will help us be the best we can be for you:
  
* Fred Astaire Orange will attempt to work with at least one coach per month. This will help us with our teaching and technique and it will help us develop students to a more refined level!  

* We will attend at least one national competition per year. Our goal is to attend the competition in Orlando during October 2012.

* Our studio will have at least 300 entries at the three regional competitions.

* Our goal is to have at two to three organized evenings out such as:The Edison Ballroom, The Cadillac Ranch and one other play/show or dance event.

Lastly, we need to continue to grow our studio with your help and support. Please continue to spread the good Fred Astaire news and invite guests to come to the studio. We welcome and look forward to meeting your guests.

Have a great Holiday season and to keep your waistline, don't forget to dance with us through the coming months so we can keep you happy and fit!


Chris
Chris Sabourin


It's Evaluation Time!
November 21-December 16th is our annual Evaluation contest. This is when we evaluate the progress and goals of all the students. Fred Astaire promises that you will be able to dance on any floor, to any music with any partner. We will have over $1000 of raffle prizes- eight in total. You must be present to win! Our first Party is November 23rd. DON'T FORGET TO SPONSOR YOUR TEACHERS! It replaces tips and they appreciate your generosity. 


November 23rd --Pre Turkey Party
This is a high energy party to start the holidays with a BANG. Come have a quick celebration dance and win the Dance-a-thon. A "special" Thanksgiving Prize for you: bring a guest (from within 20 miles of the studio) and you will receive an additional prize over and above your free lesson. Come to the practice party on November 23rd from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.

December 2nd - Prince and Princess Party
Wear a gown, crown or ascot and turn yourself into the prince or princess of the evening. Our special group class will be on Viennese Waltz. Dress up as Cinderella, Snow White or Belle.

December 9th - Under the Sea Party
You can be the Little Mermaid, Sebastian, a shark, a lobster or just Sponge BoB square pants. Use your imagination. The group class will be the Samba.

December 15th-Annual Winter Showcase Ball
Come to our Showcase Ball at Amarante's Restaurant in East Haven. Includes student showcases from Trumbull and Orange Studios, an open bar, full course hot buffet, live band and DJ music to dance to from 7-11pm.  Adults $85, kids $60.

December 16th- Annual Holiday Party
Come join us at the North Pole and meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves. Please sign up to bring an appetizer or dessert. Hot wine and eggnog will be served. Dance games with additional prizes and the final raffle. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be doing their preferred group class lesson--it's a surprise!
 
Introducing FADS Biggest Loser Contest! Weigh in once a week from January 2nd to April 1st ($15 to join). The biggest loser will be based on mass body index. One month of lessons will be given to the biggest loser. We will weigh all members weekly-Wednesdays only.
 
January 6th - Resolution Party/Biggest Loser Kick Off 
Join our endeavor to get fit or lose weight! Post your 2012 dancing and fitness resolutions on our Resolution Board. Party will include more group classes to improve your cardio level and the energetic Latin cardio with smooth stretches and squats to help melt the pounds away. Guest lecturer on food and nutrition.

January 29th- Sunday Super Dance Day and After Party
Get a jump start on ballroom dancing for beginners. Learn the Swing, Foxtrot, Salsa/Mambo, Waltz and Rumba! 3-7pm. The cost is $80/person or $120/couple which includes pizza, soda and a practice party. Awesome fun and an awesome deal.


 Mystic Regional Competition   
We had twelve competitors at the regional competition at the Mystic Marriott on November 10-12th. We are very proud to announce that our newest staff member, Marko Paunovic won the International Latin division with his new partner Katarina  from the Glastonbury Studio. Our competitors Vivian Smatko, Lynn Drazen and our very first youth amateur couple Alex and Catarina achieved scores over 93% on their solos. Thanks to the other competitors that competed both Friday and Saturday: Yoko, Melody, Bill, Vicki, Jasmine, Monica, Rod, Yasmin, Lynn, Vivian, Alex and Katarina.