{"id":3197,"date":"2017-11-28T01:59:05","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T01:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/tampa\/?p=3197"},"modified":"2025-03-11T11:00:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:00:04","slug":"winter-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/tampa\/blog\/uncategorized\/winter-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Dancing In The Dark Ages!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>It\u2019s festival time! Our theme this winter is Medieval!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are so many opportunities to get involved in festival, and the best part is: everything you participate in benefits YOU. (and your instructor!)<\/p>\n<p>So what happens first?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sponsorship<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 November 13-17 is Sponsorship Week. Sponsoring festival means that you partner with us to make this wonderful event happen! You can help your teacher be eligible for regional festival competition where they can win top teacher awards.\u00a0Everybody wins when you sponsor!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How else can you get involved and get rewards?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>POINTS<\/strong>. Basically everything you do to participate in festival will earn you points. At the end of festival, points can be traded for raffles, prizes, and same-as-cash rewards. So be sure to participate in the following activities:<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lessons,\u00a0Group Classes, Buddy Lessons<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Every time you come in to take any type of lesson, you get points! So make sure to call today and get your holiday lessons scheduled ASAP!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parties<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Our Friday night festival parties are all\u00a0<em>themed<\/em>. You get points for dressing up and\/or participating! One party is a pot luck \u2013 bring your favorite tailgate food. Parties will have\u00a0games, prizes, food and, of course, dancing!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guests<\/strong>* \u2013 Festival is a perfect time to bring in your friends to try out ballroom dancing! The whole month is full of fun, the studio is decorated, and bringing in guests benefits you\u00a0<em>and\u00a0<\/em>your teacher! Qualified guests* who sign up for the guest special = free lessons for you! See info on qualified guests at the bottom of this blog post.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress-up\/Daily participation\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Now is the time to try out all our different group classes. Come in every chance you get to earn points. Also, check the festival calendar for that day\u2019s theme. Dressing up and participating in that theme will earn you even\u00a0<em>more<\/em>\u00a0points!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below is the Daily Participation Calendar. A hard copy will be handed out at the studio, so you can be prepared for each day\u2019s dress-up theme. Below are suggestions for each and every day!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/tampa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/199\/2014\/08\/Medieval-Festival-Calendar-December-2017a-page-001.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/tampa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/199\/2014\/08\/Medieval-Festival-Calendar-December-2017a-page-001-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Sponsorship Week, Nov. 13-17<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sponsor festival and start earning points, prizes and helping your instructor win awards!<\/p>\n<p>Take two buddy lessons during sponsorship week and we\u2019ll waive your sponsorship fee!<\/p>\n<p>Friday: Festival Kickoff Party (costume not required)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Week 1, Nov. 20-24: Medieval Colors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday: Black Death Day \u2013 Wear black<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday: Dragon Day \u2013 Wear green<\/p>\n<p>Wed.-Fri.: Closed for Thanksgiving<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Week 2, Nov. 27-Dec. 1: Medieval Wars<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday: Battles Day \u2013 Bring a weapon (sword, shield, bow, arrow)<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday:\u00a0 War of Roses Day \u2013 Bring a rose<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday: 100 Years\u2019 War Day: Bring 100 of something<\/p>\n<p>Thursday: Dungeon Day \u2013 Bring a paper chain<\/p>\n<p>Friday: Peasant Party \u2013 Dress like a peasant<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Week 3, Dec. 4-8: Medieval Games<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday: Jousting \u2013 Bring a pool noodle<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday: Hammer-Throwing: Bring a Hammer<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday: Bowling: Bring a ball<\/p>\n<p>Thursday: Chess &amp; Checkers: Bring a game piece or wear a checkered pattern<\/p>\n<p>Friday: Medieval Games Party \u2013 Prepare to do battle! No costume required<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Week 4, Dec. 11-15: Medieval Royalty<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday: King and Queen Day \u2013 Wear a crown<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday: Jester Day \u2013 Wear a funny hat or bring a jingle bell<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday: King\u2019s Taxes Day \u2013 pay the King\u2019s taxes with a coin<\/p>\n<p>Thursday: Minstrel Day \u2013 Sing to your instructor<\/p>\n<p>Friday: Royal Pot Luck Feast \u2013 Bring your finest fare and dress like royalty for double points!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dancing In The Dark Ages!!! &nbsp; It\u2019s festival time! Our theme this winter is Medieval! There are so many opportunities to get involved in festival, and the best part is: everything you participate in benefits YOU. (and your instructor!) So what happens first? Sponsorship\u00a0\u2013 November 13-17 is Sponsorship Week. 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