HOLIDAY A LA CARTE 2-FOR-1 SALE!

Until Midnight on December 24th Carpe Noctem is offering a special 2-for-1 deal on private lessons perfect for the gift-giving season.

HOLIDAY A LA CARTE PRIVATE LESSON SALE:

Buy Any Number of Private Lessons at the Regular Rate of $50/hour

and get

An Equal Number of Private Lessons

FREE!

Flexible and unlimited! Buy any (even) number of private lessons in swing or tango at half price for the holiday season. That's right, ANY even number: 4, 6, 8... 20, 22... 130, 132.... Stock up for the year and stuff the stockings of your friends, neighbours and co-workers! :)

That works out to a mere $25/hour to learn any combination of Argentine Tango or East Coast Swing, with the private personalized attention and flexibly scheduling that go with private lessons. The lessons can be one-on-one with the instructor or shared with a partner, making the price an unbelievable $12.50/hour/person.

No limit on the number purchased, but only up until December 24th, 2014. Deals like this are only offered once a year, so stock up a war chest of lessons to get you through the year, or share with friends to get them into dancing! Buy now through email at  CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com or click on the button at the bottom of the page.

BONUS:
As a special holiday bonus, for every 10 lessons bought you will receive one Carpe Noctem swag shoe bag for FREE (while supplies last). Ideal for taking your dance shoes and water bottle out on the town, and it even has a pocket for keys/cell phones/etc. Keep it for yourself, or wrap it with a gift certificate and give it to your aunt May or brother Joe, it's up to you!

LOGISTICS:
Private lessons never expire and booking times are flexible throughout the day, 7-days-a-week, but are first-come-first-serve and must be scheduled with the instructor a week in advance. Gift certificates are available on request.

For more information about private lessons please visit the Private Lesson page or send your questions by email to the address below. Spread the word, share the link to this page and infect your friends with the dancing bug. Don't miss this incredible deal!

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

HOLIDAY 2-FOR-1 GIFT SAMPLE PACK:

Until Midnight on December 24th Carpe Noctem is offering a 2-for-1 deal on private lesson 5-packs ideal for the gift-giving season.

2x5 SAMPLER GIFT PACK:

Buy One 5-Hour Private Lesson Package in Swing for

$200

and get

Another 5-Hour Private Lesson Package in Tango for

FREE!

Buy one 5-hour package of private lessons in either East Coast Swing or Argentine Tango at the regular discounted rate of $200 and receive a second FREE 5-hour private lesson package in the other dance style.

That's 5-hours of Argentine Tango AND 5-hours of East Coast Swing for a total cost of only $200!

That works out to a mere $20/hour, half off the package rate which itself is already discounted from the regular private lesson rate of $50/hour. That's a 60% discount off the regular private lesson rate, but only if you buy before midnight, December 24th. What a deal!

MANY OPTIONS:
• Keep both for yourself and try a different dance style.
• Or keep one 5-pack for yourself and give the other to your hard-to-shop-for aunt and uncle.
• Or buy several 2x5 sampler deals and spread the 5-packs around to family, friends and co-workers!

No limit on the number purchased, but only up until December 24th, 2014. Deals like this are only offered once or twice a year, so stock up a war chest of lessons to get you through the year. Buy now through email at  CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com or click on the button at the bottom of the page.

BONUS:
As a special holiday bonus, every purchase of a 2x5 Sample Pack will include one Carpe Noctem swag shoe bag for FREE (while supplies last). Ideal for taking your dance shoes and water bottle out on the town, and it even has a pocket for keys/cell phones/etc. Keep it for yourself, or wrap it with a 5-pack gift certificate and give it to your aunt May or brother Joe, it's up to you!

LOGISTICS:
Private lessons never expire and booking times are flexible throughout the day, 7-days-a-week, but are first-come-first-serve and must be scheduled with the instructor a week in advance.

For more information about private lessons please visit the Private Lesson page or send your questions by email to the address below.

Stock up on classes now so you don't miss out on this incredible deal!

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER PRIVATE LESSON PACKAGE DEAL!

While September lasts Carpe Noctem is offering a steep discount on private lesson packages! If you pay before midnight of September 30th you will receive a double discount on 5- or 10-lesson private lesson packs.

5-hour Private Lesson Pack:

$200 $175 ($35/hour)

10-hour Private Lesson Pack:

$350 $300 ($30/hour)

Private lessons are good for either East Coast Swing or Argentine Tango, with booking times available on Sundays or on limited times throughout the week. Private lessons never expire and can be worked around almost any schedule. For more information about private lessons please visit the Private Lesson page or send us an email.

Only 5 days left in September. Email now so you don't miss out on this incredible deal. When September ends, so does this deal! Private lesson purchases can be made by email, with payments by etransfer:

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

GROUP LESSONS

We are currently offering two weekly class times set aside as private group lessons every Sunday at the Martin Batchelor Gallery. Prerequisites are in effect, so check with us if you are interested in joining.

5:30 - Argentine Tango - Intermediate Level
6:30 - East Coast Swing - Beyond Beginner Level

These classes are run essentially as concurrent private lessons shared by those who are present. The instructor will work with students individually, giving exercises to work on and offering correction as needed.

Attendance requires instructor permission to insure all students are at a compatible level. Groups of 5 or more who want to take lessons together may open a new time slot. Cost is based on a flat monthly membership of $50/person/calendar month

GROUP PRIVATE LESSON COSTS:
• $50/person/calendar month
• Payment and registration must be in advance, never at the door.
• Minimum enrollment of 2 months is required.

*FREE* Introductory Private Lesson!

For those wishing to try any of the partner dances that we teach, Carpe Noctem is now offering the first private lesson for FREE. This offer is good for each dance, so you can try them all and decide on your favorite.

Currently we offer private or private-group lessons in the following social partner dances:

• Argentine Tango
• East Coast Swing

We are currently taking bookings for Sundays at the Martin Batchelor Gallery, as well as a limited selection of times on other days of the week if Sundays do not work for your schedule. Private lessons can be booked by an individual follower, or can be shared by up to 4 individuals comprising a maximum of two partnered couples. Individual leaders can also book private lessons, but will require a partner to assist as follower. Groups of 5 or more who want to take lessons together must book private-group lessons.

To book your lesson please click on the 'Contact' button or email to carpenoctemdance {at} gmail.com.

PRIVATE LESSON COSTS:
• Base cost is $50/hour (includes studio and instructor time)
• Students trying our lessons for the first time can book a free introductory private lesson, after which they are eligible for a one-month (4 hour) introductory package for $100.
• Continuing students are eligible to buy discounted 5-hour packages for $200 ($40/hour) or book from class to class at the $50/hour rate.

Aug. 31st Bootcamp: EAST COAST SWING BASICS!

*NO PARTNER REQUIRED*

Learn the basics of East Coast Swing in ONE DAY! East Coast is the easiest, fastest and funnest (is that a word?!) of all the swing dance varieties. It is the ideal place to start for beginners who want to try swing dancing. Using faster blues, big band, neo-swing or electro-swing music, East Coast is also sometimes called Jive, single-time swing ("single swing") or jitterbug.

If you want to see some kids dancing pure social East Coast this quick video will give you a rough idea of what it's all about: in a word, pure FUN!

If this is your first dance class don't worry, it's perfect for beginners. Dip your big toe in and test the water.

• Topic: East Coast Swing Basics & Variations
• Date: August 31st, 2014
• Times: 2:00-8:00 PM, Break 4:30-5:30 
• Location: Martin Batchelor Gallery
• Cost: Current Members FREE 
• Non-Members: $50

Bootcamps are an ideal way for beginners to make quick progress, to review fundamentals, try a new dance and to bring a friend to try it out with you. It's also a great way to start learning the opposite role (lead vs. follow) which is the only way to truly master the dance in your primary role.

As always, advance registration by email is required for ALL Carpe Noctem classes, including bootcamps. Please do not drop-in or you may be turned away. Registration & questions can be directed, as always, to the Carpe Noctem email address.

Aug. 24th Bootcamp: Argentine Tango Fundamentals!

The bootcamp on Argentine Tango fundamentals is tomorrow, and there is still time to get in on the action!

• Topic: Fundamentals of Frame & Connection, Argentine Tango
• Date: August 24th, 2014
• Times: 2:00-8:00 PM, Break 4:30-5:30 
• Location: Martin Batchelor Gallery
• Cost: Current Members FREE 
• Non-Members: $50 (includes membership for August)

Bootcamps are an ideal way for beginners to make quick progress, to review fundamentals, try a new dance and to bring a friend to try it out with you. It's also a great way to start learning the opposite role (lead vs. follow) which is the ONLY way to truly master the dance in your primary role!

As always, advance registration by email is required for ALL bootcamps. Please do not drop-in or you may be turned away. Registration & questions can be directed, as always, to carpenoctemdance @ gmail.com.

UPDATED August Bootcamp Schedule!

Here is the much anticipated update to the August bootcamp schedule!

In an attempt to provide the best options for summertime dancing we have made a few changes to the bootcamp schedule for August. The August 3rd Tango bootcamp has been cancelled to allow everyone to attend the once-per-year Victoria Tango Festival. For details please:

visit http://www.passion4tango.com/

In addition we have made the remaining bootcamps more beginner friendly. Bring a friend, broaden your repertoire by trying a different dance, hone your fundamentals or try switching lead/follow roles from what you are used to. You can never do too many beginner classes, no matter what the dance may be!

Updated Bootcamp Schedule: Spring 2014

	DANCE	TOPIC	TIMES	COST
August 3	Argentine Tango Cancelled	Go to Tango Festival! :)	Cancelled	Cancelled
August 10	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Lifts & Dips	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 Members: free
August 17	East Coast Swing Beginner	Basics for Beginners	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 Members: free
August 24	Argentine Tango Beginner	Fundamentals of Frame & Connection	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 Members: free
August 31	East Coast Swing Beginner	Basics & Variations	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 Members: free

As always, advance registration by email is required for ALL bootcamps. Please do not drop-in or you may be turned away. Registration & questions can be directed, as always, to carpenoctemdance@gmail.com.

Enjoy the sunshine! :)

SPRING MEMBERSHIP SALE!

To kick-off the first Spring semester of Carpe Noctem classes we will be offering an early-bird discount for those who buy their semester membership in advance.

FIRST MONTH FREE ($50 value)
if you pre-pay for the Spring semester (May-August) by April 30th!

This terrific deal is valid for all memberships, including post-secondary student memberships, and includes all the great features that set Carpe Noctem apart:

• unlimited class registration!
• our Ethical Promise!
• our first day Money-back Guarantee!
• free access to the Sunday Social dances!

Also, while supplies last all new members will receive a free shoe bag. Ideal for carrying your shoes and water bottle, it also has a large zipped side pocket for tossing in all those random things you need to take dancing (keys, cell phone, pocket change) but don't want getting in your way on the dance floor.

The more members that we have the more classes and bootcamps we can afford to offer, which benefits everyone. This is a great opportunity to round up a group of your friends and family to enjoy a fun weekly activity together!

4 Month Semester Memberships

General Membership: $200 $150
Post-Secondary Memberships: $100 $75


Payment is by etransfer or in person at the weekly classes. For more information please email:

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

SPRING 2014 CLASS SCHEDULE

Weekly Class Schedule: Spring 2014
May 4th-July 27th

SUNDAYS	MAY*	JUNE**	JULY
2:00	Waltz 2	Mambo 1	Ballroom Tango 1
3:00	Electro-Swing 1	Electro-Swing 2	Jive/Triple Swing
4:00	Argentine Tango 1: Frame & Connection	Argentine Tango 2: Walking & Cross	Argentine Tango 3: Pivots & Ochos.
5:00	East Coast Swing Beginner 1	East Coast Swing Beginner 2	East Coast Swing Beginner 3
6:00	East Coast Swing  Advanced Charleston	East Coast Swing Intermediate Variations	East Coast Swing Intermediate Variations
7:00	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Argentine Tango Intermediate
8:00	Sunday Social	Sunday Social	Sunday Social

 * Classes Cancelled May 18th (Victoria Day) - See Bootcamp schedule below

 ** Classes Cancelled June 29th (Canada Day July 1) - See Bootcamp schedule below

Bootcamp Schedule: Spring 2014

	DANCE	TOPIC	TIMES	COST
May 18	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Drags & Boleos	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
June 29	East Coast Swing Intermediate	Handshake Figures & Variations	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 3	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Cross System with Variations	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 10	Argentine Tango Intermediate	Lifts & Dips	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 17	East Coast Swing Advanced	Side & Back Charleston	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 24	Argentine Tango Beginner	Fundamentals of Frame & Connection	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free
August 31	East Coast Swing Beginner	Basics for Beginners	2:00-8:00 PM Break 4:30-5:30	$50 non-member Members: free

 

• Advance Registration required for all classes, including Bootcamps.

• Visit the CLASSES page for more information about classes and detailed instructions for how to register.

• Visit the MEMBERSHIP page for more information about the benefits of becoming a Carpe Noctem member.

For more information please send us an email and we will be happy to answer all your questions.

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

Easter Bootcamp - Beginner Argentine Tango

April 20th, 2014

2:00-4:30 First Session
Dinner Break
5:30-8:00 Second Session
8:00 Sunday Night Social

Learn the basics of Argentine Tango with 5 hours of instruction on one day! The bootcamp will be split into two blocks of 2:30 hours each, with an hour break between them. Then afterwards stick around for the weekly Carpe Noctem Sunday Social and practice what you learned.

With this Carpe Noctem bootcamp you will be equipped with the basics of Argentine Tango, one of the most elaborate and fun partner dances ever invented. Completing the bootcamp will then allow you the option to join the weekly Sunday cohort class.

Bootcamps are free to Carpe Noctem members, but you have to be a member to register. For the flat membership fee of $50/month you can take as many of our classes and workshops that you have the prerequisites for.

Advance registration is required and space is limited, so please email to reserve you space:

CarpeNoctemDance@gmail.com

APRIL CLASS SCHEDULE

Starting April 6th we will be having one weekly beginner class on the schedule open to anyone. All other weekly cohorts will continue as they are. The new class is:

2:00 PM - Bronze Waltz (Beginners Ballroom)

Thus the full Sunday class schedule for April will be:

1:00 Argentine Tango Beginner Level 4
2:00 PM - Bronze Waltz (Beginners Ballroom)
3:00 West Coast Swing Beginner-Plus & Variations
5:00 East Coast Swing Beginner Level 4
6:00 Advanced East Coast Swing
7:00 Intermediate Argentine Tango

Additional note:
ALL WEEKLY CLASSES ARE CANCELLED ON APRIL 20th FOR THE EASTER LONG WEEKEND.

In their place we will be offering workshops and bootcamps. Look for future announcements with details on what and when!

MARCH SCHEDULE

The full Sunday class schedule for March:

1:00 Argentine Tango Beginner Level 3
2:00 Ballroom (Bronze Cha-Cha) Beginner Level 3
3:00 West Coast Swing Beginner-Plus & Variations
5:00 East Coast Swing Beginner Level 3 
6:00 Intermediate East Coast Swing
7:00 Intermediate Argentine Tango

Beginner Tango Bootcamp Replaced

The two beginner Argentine Tango bootcamps for February 16th and 23rd are cancelled due to illness. They will be replaced with a new weekly beginner Argentine Tango cohort starting in March. Please watch for the new March schedule to be released here very soon.

BEGINNER EAST COAST SWING BOOTCAMP!

Learn the basics of East Coast Swing with 5 hours of instruction in two successive Sunday morning intensive workshops on February 2nd and 9th! Then have the option to continue learning in the 5 PM weekly Sunday beginner class that runs until the end of April. Or, if you are REALLY keen you can take an additional 5-hour level 2 workshop on February 9th and go from zero to intermediate in slightly over one week! From there you can get into the 6 PM Sunday intermediate class. Wow!

With Carpe Noctem bootcamps you will be well on your way to mastering East Coast Swing, one of the most joyful and fun partner dances ever invented.

To take any of our classes, including bootcamps, you need to be a member of Carpe Noctem's unique monthly format. For a flat fee of $50/month you can take as many of our classes and workshops that you have the prerequisites for. This is an amazing deal!

We guarantee you will have a blast! Please come join us, and drag along a friend or 3, they will definitely thank you!   :)

Full details including schedule and registration instructions are here.

FEBRUARY CLASS SCHEDULE

February weekly classes continue the same cohort schedule started in January, with the addition of a number of boot-camp workshops. Weekly classes are cancelled on February 9th for the stat long weekend, replaced with boot-camp workshops. The boot-camps will allow complete beginners to catch up with and join the weekly cohort classes.

• Level 1 East Coast Swing boot-camp completion will allow beginners to join the weekly 5:00 pm cohort.
• Level 2 East Coast Swing (in addition to Level 1!) boot-camp completion will allow beginners to jump straight to the 6:00 pm intermediate cohort.
• Level 1 Argentine Tango boot-camp completion will allow beginners to join the 1:00 pm weekly cohort.

WEEKLY SUNDAY COHORT CLASSES:

1:00 Argentine Tango Beginner Level 2
2:00 Ballroom (Bronze Cha-Cha) Beginner Level 2
3:00 West Coast Swing Beginner Level 2
5:00 East Coast Swing Beginner Level 2
6:00 Intermediate East Coast Swing
7:00 Intermediate Argentine Tango

SUNDAY BOOT-CAMP WORKSHOPS:

February 2nd, 9:30 am - 12:00 Noon
East Coast Swing - Level 1/Part 1

February 9th, 9:30 am - 12:00 Noon
East Coast Swing - Level 1/Part 2

February 9th, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
East Coast Swing - Level 2/Part 1

February 9th, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
East Coast Swing - Level 2/Part 2

February 16th, 9:30 am - 12:00 Noon
Argentine Tango - Level 1/Part 1

February 23rd, 9:30 am - 12:00 Noon
Argentine Tango - Level 1/Part 2

All classes are held at the Martin Batchelor Gallery, see Venues page for details. All classes, including boot-camp workshops and the weekly cohorts, are free to members. However, drop-ins are not permitted. You must ADVANCE register for all classes by email to carpenoctemdance@gmail.com.

* SPECIAL NOTE - SWING LEADERS WANTED *
The 6:00 pm Intermediate East Coast Swing class could use some additional leaders. If you like to lead swing, or if you have always wanted to learn, please consider taking the Level 1 and Level 2 ECS boot-camps so you can join the cohort in mid-February!