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1. NEWS FLASH
Hispanic Heritage Event Programs by DWG
Would you like to see DWG do an event at your work place? We can provide:
- Dance Exhibitions
- Dance Lessons
- Bands
- Disc Jockeys
- Hispanic Heritage Footage
- Catered Latino Foods & More!
Call us today at 410-903-0648 or email Grace directly at grace@dancingwithgrace.com
National Hispanic Youth Symposium, Maryland
Grace was one of the the Chairs at this year's National Hispanic Youth Symposium in Maryland. Students from all over Maryland came to compete for college money. This year's symposium was held at Towson Universities Cultural Arts Center. It was an amazing, emotionally charged time. Thirty Five Teenagers tried out to be in the final talent show to compete for $2000, $1000 and $500 scholarships. Famous Comedian Ernie G
opened the show and 15 students performed, dance, poetry, singing and played instruments. They were all very talented and mentored by Grace on how to do a better job with their talents, how to find the judges while performing, stage make-up, stage presence and costumes. The three winners were fantastic! It was very difficult to choose the winners
Grace felt that there were other students deserving of a prize. Grace and Hugo then decided to award three scholarships for dance training and mentoring worth $10,000 to three other students in the talent show that demonstrated a lot of heart and dedication. When announcing their names they were amazed. All three of the winners thought that they lost, but in the end won more than the others and now have the chance to be mentored by Grace & Hugo! God is Great!
Along with the students astonishment our DWG Student Dance Team performed at the event and closed the show with a standing ovation! BRAVO Team! Grace was also be the MC of the National Hispanic Youth Symposium in DC.
To check out these fantastic photographs click here!
Photographs taken by Kim Bodin (one of our students). If you would like to use her services email her at kimboteacher@aol.com.
Orioles Noche Latina
Grace, Hugo and many dancers entertained at Noche Latina on July 26th. The Orioles paid for underprivileged Latino children to come and visit the stadium and provided them with tickets, free shirts, hats, tickets to the game and food vouchers. It was a great time. The Patrick Albin band also played Salsa, merengue and more! To check out the photos click here.
Salsapolkalooza is a hit again this year!
Creativealliance.org puts on Salsapolkalooza every year and so far DWG has been there two years running. Hugo taught lessons and provided a good time for all. To check out photos click here.
Private Lesson Openings
Want a Private With Grace? Here is her availability for August. Email her to get one of these slots, first come first served: grace@dancingwithgrace.com
- August 6th 6-7 pm (I am booked from 2-5, so I can do 1 more lesson)
- August 13th 6-7 pm (I am booked from 2-5 so I can do 1 more lesson)
- August 20th 5-6 & 6-7 pm (I am booked 3-4 and can do 2 more lessons)
- August 27th 5-6 & 6-7 pm (I am booked 2-5 and can do 2 more lessons)
- Next Salsa Field Trip: DC Salsa Congress
DWG will have a shoe/shirt/jewelry booth at the DC Congress! Don't forget to come on by and check us out!
 
DC Salsa Congress 2008
August 15 - 17th
Salsa Radio
- FM Radio: WPFW Latin Flavor 89.3 FM every Sunday from 6pm till 10pm!
- “Fiesta Musical” Morgan State University WEAA 88.9FM "La Voz De La Comunidad" Tuesdays from 8pm-midnight in the Internet Listen to the show live stream at http://www.weaa.org This is produced by Guillermo Brown
Physical Therapy For Dancers Is Here!
 Check out Grace's Friend in DC: Tell her Grace Sent You!
Dr. Aisha L. Lord MSPT, DPT
ALL Therapy
1201 Franklin Street NE, #105
Washington, DC 20017
(202)83-ALL PT/(202)832-5578
(202)832-5580 (fax)
www.ALLTherapy.net
2. Workshop Listings/Sessions:
Workshops w/ Grace for Only $25 each - September 27th
Workshops #1: Beginner-Intermediate Bootcamp
Description: This bootcamp will go over right/left turns, making them much more sharp (30min), Cross Body Leads, Cross Body Lead With Turns-lead and execution (30 min), Beginner Spinning technique (30 minutes), Right Side Passes lead-execution (30 minutes).
When: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Time: Time: 1 - 3p.m. (2 hours)
Cost: $25 per person
Where: Promenade Dancesport Facility (www.mddancesport.com) 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21244. It is the last red brick building (on your right) directly across from the FBI building.
Special requirement: Comfortable clothing please. Dance shoes if you have them, otherwise socks are okay for some of this. Leather bottomed shoes are okay as well, but we prefer that you invest in dance shoes in the near future!
Workshops #2: Ladies Styling Bootcamp
Description: Work on shoulder movement, hip movement, flares, arm accents and footwork today!
When: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Time: Time: 4 - 6p.m. (2 hours)
Cost: $25 per person
Where: Promenade Dancesport Facility (www.mddancesport.com) 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21244. It is the last red brick building (on your right) directly across from the FBI building.
Special requirement: Comfortable clothing please. Dance shoes if you have them, otherwise socks are okay for some of this. Leather bottomed shoes are okay as well, but we prefer that you invest in dance shoes in the near future!
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3. Tuesdays at the Promenade
All Classes at the Promenade are $10 Each Unless Otherwise Stated
August 2008 Schedule
- 7-8 p.m. Beginner Salsa I: Learn important foundational salsa basics! Practice makes perfect. Don't be afraid to take this class over and over again until you are comfortable and you can then move into the 8-9 pm beginner lesson.
- 7-8 p.m. Performance Class: Dedicated dancers only! Learn a new version of DWG's "Me Libere" and perform with us!
- 8-9 p.m. Salsa Beginner II-III: Cross Body Lead Technique Month, with and without turns.
- 8-9 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Combination Class: Feel like moving? Take our combination class that will help you understand the secrets to keeping your partner close during your dance together. FYI: You must know a cross body lead with a turn and how to lead it to take this class. Intermediate/Advance Students Only
Dress Code:
Casual, comfortable sweats or yoga pants, (preferably) salsa practice
shoes (for turns and spins on a wooden dance floor). If you don't have
salsa shoes, you can wear your evening dance shoes. Tennis shoes will
inhibit your spins and may ruin your knees over time. You can go to the
DWG Store
to see if you find something you like or go online and check out shoes
like Supadance or International. They can get pricey but make a world of
difference when you dance. Check out Grace's Shoe Clues Chapter in her Salsa With
Grace Instructional Video so she can explain why you need good dance
shoes, which pair you should buy first and how to take care of them!
Purchase our Salsa Videos.
Directions:
Promenade Dance Sport Facility is located at 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive. For directions and more information click here.
4. Select Thursdays At The Grand Ballroom in the 12th Floor of The Belvedere Hotel
Leave Work, Come Eat Dinner, Relax & Dance With Us!
** August 7th & 21st**
The Grand Ballroom (The Belvedere Hotel - 12th Floor!)
One East Chase Street, Baltimore MD 21202
Pricing:
- 7:00 - 8:15 pm - $20 for Buffet, Salsa Lesson, & Dancing till Midnight
- 8:15 - 9:30 pm - $10 for Int/Adv Salsa Lesson
& Dancing till Midnight
- 9:30 - 11:45 pm - $5 for Open Dancing
till Midnight
Lesson Times:
- 7:30 pm Beginner Salsa
- 8:30 pm Intermediate/Advanced Salsa
Buffet Time:
Ample seating, beautiful bathrooms, shoe changing
rooms,
good parking, food, & salsa lessons!
* Open Select Thursdays from 7 pm to midnight *
Performance Schedule:
- August 7th, Tentative, www.oohsalsa.com Keith Givens, Performances
- August 21st - Egyptian Sun (Belly Dance troupe) & Lynn LaMartina (Salsa/Belly Dance Fusion recently performed at Zanzibar)
To see most recent Belvedere pictures, taken by Rolando, click here
5. Saturdays at Kasbah begins August 30th
Kasbah will re-open for Salsa Nights again on Saturday, August 30th. In the
meantime, please enjoy Saturdays at the Belvedere on the 1st floor
August 30th Instructors: Grace/Niss
8-8:50 pm Beginner I: Niss
9-9:50 Beginner II-III: Niss
9-9:50 Intermediate I-III: Grace
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6. Saturdays at the Belvedere Hotel 1st Floor 
Salsa Saturdays at the 1st floor of The Belvedere located at 1 E Chase St Baltimore, MD 21202. The official Salsa Saturdays are here till August 23rd. Some nights we will be in the JEH room and other nights on the same floor in the larger Charles ballroom. This location is classy, extremely beautiful and boasts fantastic food and ambiance. If you want to impress someone, take them to The Belvedere to dance Salsa With Us!
Belvedere Instructor Schedule for August 2008 Classes
Beginner I at 8pm & Intermediate I-III at 9 pm
- August 2: Grace
- August 9: Niss
- August 16th: Hugo
- August 23rd: Grace & Kat, * Last Saturday Night at The Belvedere *
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7. Dance Fitness Cruise with Dancing With Grace Productions
For Cruise Prices call 1-800-955-9942. Only a few cabins remain open but they are not at our regular price of $999. If you really want to go with us please contact Cynthia ASAP!
Mention that you love DancingWithGrace! For more details on the Fun & Fitness Travel Club visit their web site at www.fun-fitness.com or print out the DWG Caribbean Cruise Flyer (726 KB) in PDF.
8. Field Trips
Check it out! The DWG team is going on some field trips this year and we want you to go with us. Yes, we really do love to hang out with you at The Promenade, JHU, Kasbah, and The Belvedere but some of you have asked for more!!! We're looking for the ambitious and adventurous dancers to travel with us to Philadelphia, DC, Virginia, Atlantic City, and New York. Depending on the destination, we may end up at the casino, a Broadway musical, a concert, the hottest night clubs or even the beach. Who knows! Spread the word and let's get this thing rockin'! Click here to see the current events, proposed events, and past events.
Upcoming Field Trips
August 15 - 17th - DC Salsa Congress 2008:
Meet us at the DC Salsa Congress 2008. We will have a vendor booth! For details go to http://www.capitalcongress.com.
November 10th, So You Think You Can Dance Tour in the Baltimore Arena:
More Details Coming!
9. Things to do
Anytime
The Salsa Grill
 If you want to try one of our favorite places to eat, go to Salsa Grill, Maryland's best Spanish Latin American Restaurant near Catonsville, Security Boulevard, Woodlawn, Baltimore. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also do catering. Checkout their dinner menu. Located at: 6644 Security Boulevard Woodlawn, MD 21207; Phone: 410-265-5552
Ranazul Restaurant
 This is, without a doubt, one of the loveliest restaurants I have been to in years. In a word this location is impeccable: Impeccable Service, Impeccable Drinks, Impeccable Wine selections and Impeccable Food that is out of this world. The food is five stars for the price of a three star restaurant! The serving sizes are just right and eating here will take you on a delightful journey to taste buds you never knew existed. The ambiance is ultra sheik with sumptuously soft leather chairs, sensitive lighting, and a great sound system for all to enjoy. This location also boasts an incredible mini-gallery of art for the truly creative collector. After leaving this location guests are enchanted. It’s a rarity to find a restaurant that feels like home but with a royal appeal that leaves you wanting for one more dessert and one more bottle of wine " por favor"! I highly recommend that you take the time to reserve a table at this wonderful restaurant and become one of Ranazul ’ s guests at last; you will certainly go home completely satisfied and feeling like royalty! Tell them that Grace sent you. Located at: 8171 Maple Lawn Blvd. Suite 170 Maple Lawn, MD 20759; Phone: 301-498-9666
Zapatas True Mexican Food, Restaurant & Cantina
Zapatas is nestled in Columbia, Maryland & boasts the tastes of Mexico. In the center of Columbia's revitalized Harpers Choice Village Center, you will find a 100% Mexican owned & operated dining experience. Complete with patio dining and a separate bar called the Z-bar with games, TV's, Trivia, a small dance floor & music, Zapatas is a charming place to eat and has great Mexican food in a suburban setting. There is plenty of parking in this very safe neighborhood. Check them out at www.zapatasonline.com or visit them at:
Zapatas at the Harpers Choice Village Center
5485 Harpers Farm Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
410.715.6929 (Tel)
Monday Nights @ Clarendon Grill in Arlington, VA w/ Keith Givens
Salsa Classes 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Open Dancing 9:00 p.m. - close. Details: www.oohsalsa.com
Tuesday Nights - Salsa at the Promenade (see Item 3 above)
Tuesday Nights in DC
Salsa Fusion Tuesdays/8:00 pm - 12:00 am in Washington, DC. DC Salsa Productions is proud to bring to you Salsa Fusion Tuesdays. Salsa Fusion is only the best mix of Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata & Merengue. DC ’ s Hottest Salsa DJ "DJ Neo" 9:00 pm - 12:00 am. Dress to Impress (Jeans Are Allowed) - 21 and over (18 and over for ladies). Drink Specials All Night - $5 Cover All Night. Geisha Bar & Lounge, 727 15th Street NW (between H St. and New York Ave.,) Washington, DC 20005
Info: (703) 625-0834
Wednesdays at Davidsonville Dance Club w/David Malek
www.davidsonvilledanceclub.org
Wednesdays in DC w/Lee
www.dancelikemagic.com
Wednesday Nights at Club ONE (in Baltimore)
300 E. Saratoga St. Baltimore, MD (entrance on Guilford St) www.alivewithdance.com
Select Thursdays at The Belvedere Hotel - 12th Floor
Thursdays, August 7, 21st. Performances each week. See Item 4 above for details.
Thursday at Zanzibar
Thursday at Zanzibar 700 Water St SW WDC 20024 202 554-9100. Go to www.salsacentro.com for more information.
Thursday Nights at Costa Verde Restaurant
Thursday Night in the Salsa Palace at Costa Verde Restaurant, 946 N. Jackson St., Arlington, VA 22201 with Sin Miedo Quartet--live with Didier, Steven, Gary and the rest of the gang - Beginner and Intermediate Classes from 7:30 to 9:30pm. The Best Peruvian Food, Beautiful Hardwood Floors and Ceiling Fans. Dress to Impress - Please join Brandon Hill of Old School Salsa Productions and Jeri Dembrak of TheSalsaNews.com along with wonderful guest instructors and occasionally, guest DJs playing great music so that you can dance mostly salsa, some merengue, bachata and cha cha cha and have a great time on our beautiful hardwood floors and fun and friendly environment---parking is available in front of the club, in front of both SOWA printing and Jiffy Lube and all along N. Fairfax Drive in front of GMU and just off of Wilson Blvd, there are 50 metered spaces but no cost after 6:30pm---kitchen is open with authentic Peruvian cuisine till 9pm. For Info, call 301-675-2725 or 703-522-4523.
Thursday Nightsat East Cost Night Club starting August 21st
 
Friday Nights in MD
Salsa Social @ Glen Echo Park, Friday, June 20 w/Keith Givens
Salsa Classes 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Live band and Dancing 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Details: www.oohsalsa.com
Friday Nights In MD: Georgia Boy Dance (25 year background in ballroom dance instruction) will be hosting a new night in Towson. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Join DJ Earl, Mr. Sean and the Girlzzz for a great night of dancing. Come early have a great dinner and don’t miss out on Shannon’s fabulous Margaritas!!!
Salsa Night—Every other Friday starting July 25th
9pm to 10pm Beginner group class(no partner required)
10pm to 1am Open dance floor
$10 all night
Social Ballroom Night—Every other Saturday starting August 2nd
9pm to 10pm Beginner/Intermediate class(no partner required)
10pm to 1am Open dance floor
$10 all night
Zen West Roadside Cantina with Georgiaboydance: providing Salsa, Social Ballroom, and more to come in the future! Great food and great fun! City nightlife without the hassle of downtown parking! Private lesson are also available (inquire on line – georgiaboydance@gmail.com) 410-271-8558
We’re located next to the Historical Senator Theatre and Belvedere Square, where you will always find friendly service and a casual, but hip atmosphere. Along with the dancing, there are drink specials and give-a-ways every time! Coming soon…
West Coast and Hustle Night
Live dance music
Location:
Zen West Roadside Cantina
5916 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
http://www.zen-west.com/
Saturday Nights at the Kasbah
Salsa and Bachata lessons w/ Dancing With Grace Productions. See details on Item 4 above.
Saturday Salsa in the Salsa Palace at Costa Verde
Located at 946 N. Jackson St., Arlington, VA Zeniza and Joe Falero & Latin Jazz All Stars, DJ Earl International - El Panameno and DJ Joe Falero!!!! Both floors will have dancing. Great Peruvian food. www.thesalsanews.com
Sunday
Sunday August 3, 2008 @ Star Lounge (12,000 sq ft Wooden Dance Floor)
Don't miss the 1 Year Anniversary of the Bachata Meet Up! Get ready for an amazing day and evening of events.
* Amazing Bachata Workshops with Lee El Gringuito & Hector Toti Chavez
* A Full Evening Award & Stage Show with an HBO Comic, Magic Show and Latin Dance Show
* Three of the areas Top DJs DJ Renzo, DJ Dominican Kid and DJ Gringuito
Schedule:
- 2:00pm to 4:00 p.m. Workshops (Lee El Gringuito, Hector "Toti" Chavez,)
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dinner ($10 Per Person for those who are interested or you can order from the menu)
- 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Awards Show, HBO Comedy and Latin Dance Magic Show
- 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Bachata/Salsa Latin Dance Party
Star Lounge and Ballroom 7203 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA For more info visit www.flirtingOnTheFloor.com or call 703-599-3018
Salsa Dance Studio: VA, Instructor Karen Aguilar
Y2salsa Dance Studio
951 South George Mason Dr.
Arlington Va 22204
703-586-8032
Rueda Fever:
What is Rueda? A rueda is a dance where all couples are in a circle and do a step similar to Salsa but not necessarily the same. They do, however, dance to salsa music and it is the most entertaining dance to watch. Although we do not teach it, there are very capable teachers in Baltimore, DC and VA! Read below!
- Saturday (during the day), Rueda Classes by Barbara Bernstein in (VA)
NEW METRO-ACCESSIBLE VENUES FOR DanceInTime CASINO-STYLE SALSA: Want to take your Salsa to the next level quickly and easily? You can do this with surprising ease by learning beautiful "Casino style" moves that can be done in one on one Salsa dancing or in Rueda circles! (Check out the video instruction and cool step demonstrations at: http://www.danceintime.com/.)
Classes are held:
- Saturdays 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Crown Dance Studio in Merrifield, VA.
- Sundays 5 to 7 PM at the Avalon Studio in Catonsville, MD.
- First/Third Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:00 PM at Saffron Dance Studio in Arlington, VA. The May and June dates are: 5/25, 6/5, and 6/19.
$10/person. For more info visit DanceInTime.com or call Barb at 301-9806043.
- Rueda In DC!
For more information visit www.SAOCODC.com
- Rueda in VA!
For more information visit www.ruedausa.com
Belly Dance: Grace Recommends Lotus To All Her Students!
Dance Classes
Belly Dance Classes with Lotus begin again September 8th, 2008. Classes will be held at The Promenade in Baltimore.
Additional classes will be held in the Timonium/Towson area in a new studio. Details coming soon!
Please visit www.lotusniraja.com for updated information and registration.
Essential Bellydance - Intensive Course - August 17th, 2008 11am - 3pm
A high level, high technique dance class slowed down for the intermediate to advanced student that needs a reeducation or crash course in belly dance skills.
Refresh your dance vocabulary and leave the studio as a better dancer.
Urban Tahtib! - August 17th, 2008. 4pm to 6pm (Same date as above)
Lotus Niraja presents the award winning "Urban Tahtib" choreography in a workshop. A tahtib is a long staff used by upper Egyptian men in a martial arts style dance. Learn an energetic, yet feminine, traditional, yet urban cabaret style choreography.
Bring a wooden staff, cane, or use one of the several tahtibs provided at the workshop.
Learn to a staff instead of a cane and add another prop to your repertoire!
A Tribute: "I want to pay homage to…" (in progress)
Have you ever desired to dance a tribute to your favorite bellydance star, teacher, or inspiration?
Currently in development is a workshop for advanced students who seek to create an emotional presentation of local, national, and international bellydance stars and also our famous, favorite dancers, such as: the Egyptian Greats Samia, Fifi, Dina, Mona, Soheir, and our Great Western Dancers like Morocco, Zahra Zuhair, Jillina, etc. You can do a tribute to anyone that you admire or has affected your dance journey the most.
10. DJ Corner: Featured DJ The Latin Leprechaun, Greg Fitzpatrick
The Latin Leprechaun is a testament to Salsa and the diversity of people Salsa attracts! Greg Fitzpatrick has an Irish Cultural Heritage and loves Salsa and Latin Music in general. Not only is he a DJ but he was one of the founders of the South Central PA Salsa Meet Up Group! He spends countless hours researching music and creating his sets prior to one of his gigs. He respects other DJs a lot and has been known to learn a lot from DJ Sonero, (Last months DJ of the month). Besides being kind and generous, Greg helps other aspiring DJ's understand the history of the music and even sent you tube clips to a budding DJ in Baltimore all about salsa. He sometimes adds to the beauty of this newsletter by suggesting a CD of the month as well! His growing popularity, fantastic music selection, kindness and willingness to help is the reason why we chose The Latin Leprechaun this month! Don't forget to let us know who your favorite DJ's are so we know who to have on the fall schedule! Email grace@dancingwithgrace.com
11. Good Deed of the Month - Another Cause Dear To Our Hearts!
Helping The People Of Cambodia
Facts: Cambodia is a war torn nation. In 1975-1970 during the Pol Pot Regime, over 3 million Cambodians lost their lives to execution, starvation, disease & being overworked. There are many diseases including HIV/AIDS hepatitis, typid fever, malaria and other diseases that are going undiagnosed or treated due to poverty. Grace and Hugo know missionaries that are dedicating their lives to helping the people of Cambodia. If this is something that touches you and you would like to help pleae contact them through email at daniellelong06@gmail.com or send a donation to:
Sambat & Danielle Long
New Hope For Cambodia
3002 Auchentoroly Terrace
Baltimore, MD 21217
If you cant afford to help then just pray for these missionaries! Prayers are like GOLD to us and them! Thank you for reading this!
Help Teach The Mentally Disabled
Grace will also be going to Arundel Lodge and is looking for volunteers to come help teach the mentally disabled and retarded how to dance merengue and other latin dances. We went there a few months back and had an incredibly moving experience with all of those that we danced with. All of the members of Arundel Lodge actually learned the macarena and performed it for us before we danced and had fun with them. It was incredible. They were so adorable and got so much out of it that we wanted to go back! Would you like to join us? We will be giong on Friday evening, August 8th. Share the joy of dance with someone that cant go out to night clubs or ballrooms to enjoy themselves. Email Grace at grace@dancingwithgrace.com to let her know you want to come!
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