Alicia Dixon

Alicia Dixon began dancing after years of thinking it impossible for her. At first, her goal was simply exercise, of a type that included music and people. She began with east coast swing and discovered the enjoyment of dance. Her social dancing has since included west coast swing, salsa, and merengue.

Over a few years, Alicia made a transition to the "ten dances" of international ballroom. They are: waltz, tango, slow foxtrot, Viennese waltz, quickstep, rumba, cha cha, samba, paso doble, and jive. She has studied international-style dance to gold star level and continues to work on advanced technique. She has earned silver level certification in standard and latin dance from the national association. Alicia has competed as a lead and is working toward doing so as a follow.

Esprit 2008 was Alicia's first open exploration of her feminine self. She took to it enthusiastically and was chosen for the Harriet Stites award. In 2009, Alicia started giving back by offering her dance experience, hoping to infect others with the joy of dancing. Building on the knowledge she gained that year, Alicia will teach the following in 2010.

An Introduction to Swing/Jive Dancing

This session will cover the basics of single-time swing and a jive line dance. The workshop will be followed by an open dance session.

Important Caution: Dancing is a sport and can result in injury. Know the limits of your body and participate at your own risk. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for dancing. Shoes should be secure on your feet and allow turns. Footwear with sticky soles, unstable heels, or open backs, or that otherwise doesn’t move at the same time as your foot could cause joint strain or worse.

Dance Your Way to Femininity

Ballroom dancing can help you develop poise and confidence. In time, you can tone up your body and may develop legs many girls will envy. But even in one lesson, you can learn principles that add elegance to your appearance and movement. In two minutes, you will be slimmer and fuller-busted. In twenty minutes you will have hips. The session will involve moderate activity. (Please review the recommendations for shoes above.)

Private Coaching

Alicia will be available for private lessons at a cost of $20 per hour for each person or couple. Proceeds will be donated to hospice.