free ballroom dance lessons at the Stanislaus county fair

Turlock – So you think you can’t dance? This year, the Stanislaus County Fair is partnering with You Can Dance Co. to show you how!

            Guests of all ages are invited to join Xavier and Heidi Gomez, owners of You Can Dance Co., at the Coors Center Stage dance slab for free ballroom dance lessons.  Joining in the fun will be local celebrity guest stars who will be learning the steps too, on nine nights of the Stanislaus County Fair’s 10-day run. This attraction is free with the price of fair admission so you can cut a rug, but not a hole in your wallet.

            “I know many of us have wanted to take ballroom dance classes but we have not waltzed forward to actually do it,” said Pennie Rorex, fair spokesperson. “Whether you have two left feet, no partner or feel like a little bit of a wall flower, You Can Dance Co.’s lessons are the perfect opportunity to give ballroom dancing a try.”

            “Those who prefer to watch from the sidelines will have just as much fun observing local guest celebrities learning the dance steps along with fair guests.”

This brand new event at the Stanislaus County Fair combines the excitement of ballroom dance with the community involvement of local celebrities. Fair guests are invited to join celebrity guest students—radio personalities, banking executives, elected officials and even media moguls for lessons in everything from Swing to Salsa. Each lesson is tailored for the beginner and promises to be a lot of fun for the whole family.

            Ballroom dance lessons coincide with live music provided by regional bands for the following dance lessons:

-         Learn the Night Club Two Step to the music of Chico Avila with celebrity guest star Dan Day, managing editor of The Modesto Bee – Friday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m.

-         Learn to Swing to the music of Knight Sounds with celebrity guest star Dave Luna, morning show host on KABX Oldies 97.5 – Saturday, July 29 at 7 p.m.

-         Learn the Cumbia to the music of Los Amigos Band with celebrity guest star Sharon Silva, CEO Turlock Chamber of Commerce – Sunday, July 30 at 7 p.m.

-         Learn to Salsa to the music of Latin Magic with celebrity guest star Mayor Jim Ridenour, City of Modesto – Monday, July 31 at 7 p.m.

-         Learn to Swing to the music of Threshold with celebrity guest Susan Quigley, vice president/branch manager of County Bank – Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.

-         Learn the Rumba to the music of Chico Avila with celebrity guest star Mikey, on-air personality at The Bear 92.5 – Thursday, Aug. 3 at 8:30 p.m.

-         Learn the Cha-Cha to the music of Little Big Band with celebrity guest stars from FOX40 – Friday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.

-         Learn to Swing to the music of Rewind with celebrity guest star Linda Weidman, president, Stanislaus County Fair Board – Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.

-         Learn the Nortena to the music of Ilusion Nortena with celebrity guest star Jorge Soriano, on-air personality at Ke Buena 93.9 FM – Sunday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.

The Stanislaus County Fair is now in its 95^th year. The 2006 fair opens Friday, July 28 for a 10-day run. The theme of this year’s fair, “Pig Out on Family Fun,” is sure to provide a good time for kids and adults alike. The fair has twice been honored with Modesto Bee Reader’s Choice Awards for “Favorite All-Around Event.”

The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and community oriented experience promoting agriculture, entertainment and technology. For more information about the Stanislaus County Fair log onto its website at www.stancofair.com.

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