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1. La Palapa Classes Going Strong; Bachata is back with a Vengeance!
Feel like brushing up on basic salsa or finally begin truly dancing
Bachata? Try Antonio and Elsy on at the quaint La Palapa on Main Street in Ellicott City. If you can't make it on Tuesday or Saturdays night to our other classes, then this is the perfect place to be. La Palapa will be charging $8.00 per class. Elsybel will be available for private beginner classes only before the class starts. If you are interested please e-mail her at
Elsybel@dancingwithgrace.com. For more information
click on one of the links below:
Salsa Beginners I-III 8-8:50 p.m.
Bachata Beginners I-III 9-9:50 p.m.
Intermediate classes for Bachata and Salsa are coming soon at this location so keep
on the look out!
2.
Thank you for being in Grace & Hugo's Instructional Salsa
Video!
Grace & Hugo would like to
thank all of the students and friends who came to be in
our extra footage for our salsa instructional video.
You are all so special to us and it meant so much to know
that so many of you were willing to do testimonials on our
behalf; hopefully none of you said "Grace & Hugo? Whose
are they?" ha ha! We really do appreciate and
value your opinions and hope that when our salsa video
comes out it meets all of your expectations and more.
Thanks again! Be on the look out for our Dancing
With Grace Productions Video Release Party in
September/October 2005 because you are invited!
3. Tuesday
Nights in July Cha-Cha-Cha Classes w/Nonci & Ariel!!!!!
As Grace & Hugo will be filming their Salsa videos in
July, they have arranged for Nonci & Ariel to teach Beginner
and Intermediate Night Club Cha-Cha-Cha classes in our
absence. Class times and prices are the same.
Salsa lessons will resume in August at the regularly
scheduled times and fees.
About Nonci & Ariel: Ariel Rad and Nonci
Tirado perform and compete in the International Style
of ballroom dance. Ariel trained at the Semley
studio in London, England, under Peter Maxwell and Vibeke
Toft. He was in the best 35 in the world in the
British Open Professional Latin Championship in Blackpool,
England 2002. Ariel was also runner up in the Dutch Grand
Prix Championship, and has performed shows throughout
France, Holland and England. He has taught competitive
and social dance in the US and Europe for dancers of all levels.
Initially trained under the tutelage of Dagmar Jarvel, Nonci was North American & Eastern US Champion, US Rising Star Champion and Open Professional US Latin Finalist, Miami, FL. She was a dancer extra in the movies Avalon and Dance With Me. Nonci is also ballet trained and has
collaborated with world-renowned choreographer Vladmir
Angelov as well as the Washington Ballet, Indianapolis
Ballet, Richmond Ballet, Arizona Ballet and the Washington
National Opera Company. Together, Ariel and Nonci were
finalists in the Eastern US Championships this year.
They enjoy teaching competitive and social dancers alike.
They are available for private and group coaching, and
shows. Contact:
arielnonci@hotmail.com.
Each Class is $10.00.
Beginner Level I-II from 7-8 p.m.:
this class will be geared to
the debutant in Latin American dance. They will teach the
basic figures and action that characterize this flirtatious,
rhythmical dance, and emphasize the social nightclub
styling. Basic action, simple spins, and underarm
turns, as well as leading and following will be the focus.
Dancers of all skill levels are welcome, but no experience
or partner is required.
Intermediate Level I from 8-9 p.m.:
this class is geared to the
Latin American dancer who is proficient in the basic
actions, leading/following, and figures of Cha Cha.
They will build on popular figures, and make them spicy with
variations in turns, spirals, and more challenging spins.
Social nightclub cha cha will be the focus. All levels
of dance are welcome but the dancer should be comfortable
with the basics. If you are a beginner, you may take both
classes if you are up to the challenge. No partner
required.
Promenade Dance Sport Facility on 2605 Lord Baltimore
Drive. For directions and more information click here.
4.
More Night Club Cha-Cha-Cha & Salsa Classes Saturday Nights at Gardel’s.
As Grace and Hugo film their salsa instructional videos, they have arranged for Night Club Cha-Cha-Cha & Salsa to be taught in their absence with David Malek and Elsybel & Antonio at Gardel’s on Saturdays. Please come and get your grove on with them. Grace &
Hugo's classes will resume in August!
Gardel’s Supper Club is located
on 29 S. Front Street, right across from the Port Discovery
Balloon on the other side of President Street. Its
18,000 Square feet big and has 3 floors so if you haven’t
been come join us.
For directions and more information click here.
CLASSES ARE HELD ON THE SECOND FLOOR! $10.00 Each
- Night Club Cha-Cha-Cha w/ David Malek Beginners Level
I-II: 8-9 p.m.
- Hot Salsa Beginners Level I-III w/ Elsy & Antonio:
9-10:00 p.m.
Warning: If you come for the 9:00 PM lesson at >9:00 PM or 1 minute afterward, the owner will charge you an entry fee of $10.00 at the door and you will still have to pay us for the class. Please come early so you can get in free and only have to pay for the class. Parking: The earlier you get there the easier the parking, but they do provide Valet
Parking for $10.00. They are an Argentine Supper Club
with huge dance floors and classy atmosphere. Age
ranges from 21 to 70! No Jeans, No Sneakers!
5. Bachata Class w/Elsy & Erick at Club Mate July 16, 2005!
Grace & Sheena had a great
Bachata Class at the New Club Mate from 9-10 p.m. on June
18, 2005. Since Grace & Sheena will be on vacation
in July, Elsy and Erick will be teaching at the Stuck on
Salsa Party. For our Club Review go to
here.
Club Mate
Bachata Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
3612 South Hanover Street
Brooklyn Maryland 21225 (Located off I-95)
Cover $10/VIP $15/$10-$20 Valet Parking
For complete info go to their website at
http://www.stuckonsalsa.com. or call 202-276-1033 or
email gogoearl@aol.com.
6. Salsa Workshop with Cultural Explosion Dancers
was a Great Success!
To those of you who missed the spectacular workshop held
on June 26th at Gardel’s Shame on You! You missed a
great day of phenomenal instruction by two of the leading
instructors on the East Coast. Don't worry! We
will be bringing them back in the future. Hugo and I
wanted to mention to those of you who came how proud we
were that you did so well. Juan &
Christina told us they were impressed that you
accomplished so much throughout the day! Thanks
again for making it a complete success! Pictures and
clips of the event will soon be on our website for your
viewing pleasure so be on the lookout!
7. Stardust Dance Weekend in Ellenville, New
York: 09/16/05-09/18/05!
Cant make it to any of the Salsa Cruises? Stardust
Dance Weekend is a lovely time away from the normal dance
craze of any city. Hugo and I went last year to a
Stardust event not knowing what to expect. What we
found were many serious dancers coming to learn, gigantic
ballrooms that reminded me of when courtship actually
involved a night of dancing. The interesting part of
it besides all of the workshops and food were all of the
different ages present. The average age was over 40.
Maybe 20% of the people were from 25-45 and the level of
dancers were pretty great. Some of the teachers were
in their 60's but could literally out-dance any salsero in
DC! We couldn't believe it! They danced on 1
and 2 and even taught on both. If you want to try
something truly unique try this: Average
Price $235-$418 p/p (Rates Vary Depending on the room you
choose) All Inclusive:
- 3 Fabulous Days; 2 Exciting Nights
- 7 All You Can Eat Meals; Champagne Reception
- Over 60 Dance Workshops
- Great Performances By Leading Dancers.
- Night and Day Dancing to 4 Dance Bands & 5 Great DJ's>
- Dancing During Lunch and Dinner
- Top Nite Club Entertainment Each Evening and Much More!
- Free Indoor and Outdoor Tennis; discounted Golf!
- Your Choice of Round Robin Permanent Reserved Seating
in Dining Room
- Separate Dance Facilities for Latin, Ballroom, Hustle
and Argentine Tango!
Dance Lessons include:
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For more details please visit:
www.stardustdance.com
To Check out the Hotel where this is being held go to:
http://www.nevele.com
8. Monday Evening Hula Classes w/Sheena at The Promenade Coming In August!
Want to learn how to move your hips and tell a story with
your body? Try Sheena's Hula Dance class with an
introduction to Tahitian Dance every Monday Night in
August at the Promenade. Those ladies who have
difficulty with arm styling, hip movement and isolation
can really practice their technique in this class and
eventually apply it to salsa. Come learn from Sheena
Luaehu, one of the only authentic Hula instructors in the
state of Maryland.
Monday Evening: 7-8 p.m.
Dress: Wear comfortable clothes, hip scarfs or just
regular dancewear. Jazz shoes or practice shoes are
fine as you can also dance barefooted!
Note: Cant make it in August? Sheena is teaching a
Fitness Hula Class In September on Wednesdays after Labor
Day at the Baltimore City Harborview Health Club; be on
the lookout for more details on our website and next
month's newsletter.
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