Thursday 21 November 2013

Saturday 2 November 2013

Friday 25 October 2013

Red Deer Group Classes

Starting Sunday 27th
6pm Beginner Two Step
Monday 28th
7pm Beginner Waltz
8pm Level 2 Two Step

5 weeks $50 + GST per person

Location: Jazzercise Studio 7, 7667 50th Ave.

If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

www.acda.ca
Red Deer: 1 403 396 2821

Fundraiser

Fundraiser Tonight. Leslieville Community Centre 7pm $20 or $50 for family. Light snacks. Bluegrass band, performances & Dance.

All towards the Country Dance World championships for Justine Larsgard (16 yr old youth student).

Come join us!

Sunday 29 September 2013

Bridal Gala

We danced in the 2 fashion shows at the With this Ring Bridal Gala

Saturday 21 September 2013

FREE Classes

FREE classes in Okotoks! Wednesday 25th. Newspaper feature!
6:30 Line Dance
7:30 Beg 2Step
8:30 Beg Waltz
For address amanda@acda.ca

Wednesday 18 September 2013

Bridal Show

Sept 29th
We'll be dancing in the fashion show.
We have a booth, come meet us!

Red Deer With this Ring Bridal Gala
@ Westerner. More info contact us amanda@acda.ca

Wednesday 4 September 2013

ChiliFest Okotoks

Great event. Thanks for having us perform on your stage. We're on their reusable shopping bags, great idea!

Thursday 8 August 2013

Cowboys Aug 14th Join Us!!

*** Complimentary tickets (possible free limo ride!). First come first served. ACDA is in the house at Cowboys to teach their Ladies Night Masquerade Ball! Contact us if you'd like to join us for free!!!!! ****

Wednesday 31 July 2013

Cowboys Masquerade Ball

August 14th
Masquerade Ball (Ladies night) @ Cowboys. ACDA are in the house!! Teaching.

Monday 8 July 2013

Jamboree

Thank you to the Canadian Jamboree 2013 for having us perform for you today!

Wednesday 26 June 2013

Article in Western Wheel

Two-step down to the Calgary Stampede Dance: Country lessons offered in Okotoks
By: Jenica Foster             Posted: Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 06:00 am

Quick, quick, slow, slow. Quick, quick, slow, slow. That's the pattern of the famous two-step that is about to take over southern Alberta in 17 days with the arrival of the annual Calgary Stampede.
Wherever there's some country music, people can be found two-stepping and line dancing to the latest hits and the golden oldies.
"Ladies love dancing," said Dale Tosczak, owner of ACDA Dance Studio. "So if you are a guy and you love dancing you're going to be keeping the ladies happy."
Tosczak is operating a two-step and line dance class out of the Foothills Composite High School in Okotoks every Wednesday until July 10. He said if people know how to two-step, it will allow them to get out on the floor during corporate events and have a little bit more fun.
"We have a chance of learning how to dance or sitting at a table drinking beer watching other people dance," he said. "Personally, dancing sounds a lot better than getting drunk and getting into a fight."
The two-step wasn't always seen as a hillbilly dance. It originated out of the more sophisticated and regal foxtrot. The dance first became popular when composer John Philip Sousa wrote the "Washington Post March" in 1889, to which the two-step was danced. From there, the dance becamemainstream through movies like Urban Cowboy starring John Travolta.
Two-step originated out of Texas, which is another reason why it is associated with the wild west.
There are actually nine different country dances, Tosczak said, which include the two-step, polka, triple two-step, double shuffle, cha cha, nightclub, waltz, east coast swing and west coast swing as set out by the United Country Western Dance Council. He said many of these dances have been modified from traditional ballroom to become country.
Helen Rees decided to learn two-step as a way of enjoying a date night with her husband.
"Lot's of parents realize they haven't done much for themselves for quite a long time so dancing is a good thing to start with," Rees said.
We live in a world where it is easy to stay at home and relax on the couch, but she said dancing is a good way to develop a social life. She said people won't be as shy to get out on the dance floor and meet people once they have the confidence that comes with learning to dance.
Rees has also got her friends Karen Humbly and Coenraad Pool involved with ACDA Dance.
"My mouth dropped open when Coenraad said he wanted to do it," Humbly said.
Since starting in February, Humbly said she has learned patience because dancing makes her work with her partner and increased her confidence.
Tosczak will be teaching a new line dance every week until July 10 at the Foothills Composite High School. Drop-in fee is $10. However, the two-step classes build from week to week, so interested people must register with Dale Tosczak or Amanda Fleet at 403-512-7013. All ages are welcome and no partner is required.


Western Wheel

ACDA is featured in the Western Wheel today! Re Stampede and our Two-Step and Line Dance Classes in Okotoks.

Monday 24 June 2013

Thursday 20 June 2013

Stampede Two-Step Special!

#Stampede #TwoStep Special! One starter lesson $40 or a 5 value pack $300. www.acda.ca calgary@acda.ca

Most fun you can have with your boots on!

Monday 17 June 2013

Aug 17 Social Dance

Hoping to squeeze one more dance in before fall. Interested? Aug 17 Red Deer. 8pm to midnight. Thanks to all who came this weekend! Reddeer@acda.ca

Monday 10 June 2013

Social Dance with basic instruction.

June 15th 8pm to midnight. Red Deer. Social Dance with basic instruction. No experience or partner required. reddeer@acda.ca for more info.

Saturday 1 June 2013

Choreography today

Great Two-Step routine we are teaching to a couple from Vancouver.

Wednesday 29 May 2013

Line Dancing

Heading to Okotoks to teach some Line Dancing!

Competitive Two-Step

Teaching a competitive Two-Step routine to our friends from Vancouver this weekend! Dale Tosczak & Amanda Fleet with Claudia & Dave.

Sunday 26 May 2013

Tango & Latin Gala

We performed a Two-Step last night at the Gala. Event was sold out! Dale also danced an American Tango with his Pro-Am Student, Justine Larsgard. All proceeds go towards the Tsunami Relief. Thanks to Leo Sato (dancecalgary.com) for another great event!

Tuesday 21 May 2013

Beginner Two-Step Group Class

Frisco Hall Rocky Mountain House
Class dates and times:
Monday June 3rd 7pm (1 hr class)
Monday June 10th 7pm (1 hr class)
Monday June 17th 7pm (1 hr class)
Monday June 24th 7pm (2 hr class)
Classes are small to accommodate individual instruction. Have some fun and exercise! Courses designed to show you proper technique in a short period of time. Professional instructors Dale Tosczak & Amanda Fleet. Check us out at acda.ca
Price $120 per couple

Sunday 19 May 2013

Tango Gala

#ACDA #DaleTosczak & #AmandaFleet will be in the show at the Tango Gala Sat May 25th.

On the road again!

Driving back from Grande Prairie. Had a great weekend dancing and DJing at the Pomeroy Hotel. Good visit with friends. We're stopping off at Rocky Mountain House to teach a private lesson, then back home to Calgary.

Friday 17 May 2013

Wednesday 15 May 2013

Performing!

We are heading to Grande Prairie this long weekend to perform in the show and DJ the social dance evening!

@PomeroyHotel


Wednesday 8 May 2013

Film Day!

Just finished filming at Ranchman's, Calgary. It was a great day, should air around July/August. Will keep you posted!

Tuesday 7 May 2013

Filming day tomorrow!

On set!!! Just wrapped up practice for filming for tmrw's shoot. More details to follow when can release info! Fun...

Sunday 5 May 2013

Calgary Open Competition

1st place!! Congrats to Justine Larsgard and Steve Poncsak for their great dancing at the Calgary open. Steve danced Two-Step & Waltz twice with Amanda Fleet. Justine danced Tango, Waltz, Two-Step & Cha Cha with Dale Tosczak.

Tuesday 30 April 2013

Calgary Dance Stampede RESULTS

Check out how our students did April 2013 at the Calgary Dance Stampede Country Dance Competition. Watch video footage. www.facebook.com/ACDADANCESTUDIO

Calgary Open Ballroom

May 4th Country Division Competition!
Justine Larsgard dancing with Dale Tosczak. Steve Poncsak dancing with Amanda Fleet.

Monday 29 April 2013

West Coast Swing - 10 wk course

West Coast Swing - 10 wk course. Red Deer. Sunday May 5th to July 21st (no class May 19 or June 30). info@acda.ca