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1. DWG LOGO DESIGN WINNERS; New Logo
to be Revealed at DWG Party!
To all of the contestants that entered our logo design
contest we would like to say WOW! You are all very talented.
It was tough to narrow it down, but we tried to remain true
to an elegant but cool salsa logo. To see the 1st, 2nd
& 3rd place winners
click here. As we are working with a company to
help us with our logo idea, we have decided to combine two
of the winning logos.
The new DWG logo will be revealed at the DWG Video Release
Party on April 28, 2006 which will be held on the main floor at Gardels at 9 p.m.
Be on the look out for more information on this event in the
upcoming March 2006 DWG Newsletter.
2. La Palapa Classes Canceled;
New Sessions Begin in May!
Since DWG is working so hard on training and planning the
event of the year on April 28th we are taking a small hiatus
from classes at La Palapa. A new 6-week dance session will begin in
May 4, 2006 from 8-9:30 p.m. with Antonio teaching the entire
session. You can sign up for the session by emailing
his wife Elsy at
elsybel@dancingwithgrace.com
This session will take you from being a beginner level
student to an Intermediate I level student in just 6 weeks!
The session costs $65 for those who sign up in advance.
If you sign up on the first day of class its $75 and drop in
classes are available at $15 each. No refunds for
classes not taken.
For Your Information: The reason drop in classes are expensive is because
when people drop in the series class slows down so I want
them to pay more since we will have to have someone else
take them to the side to catch them up to the class.
3. Tuesday Nights at the Promenade:
Footwork/Styling
- Beginner Salsa 7-8 p.m.: Learn the basics!
- Intermediate Technique 7-8 p.m.: Footwork &
Styling Class Every week this month.
- Beginner Intermediate Salsa 8-9 p.m. Bored in the
beginner class and need to learn more to get into the
Intermediate/Advanced class? Here is your chance.
Has anyone every taught you how to find the 1 in the
music? Learn how! Work on how to lead a Cross Body Lead with a turn,
Beginner Intermediate Patterns and how to do different
styles of this as a follower including your footwork
breakdown on the turns!
- Intermediate/Advanced Salsa Combinations 8-9 p.m.:
Creative Combinations!
Promenade Dance Sport Facility is located on 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive. For directions and more information click here.
4. Saturday Night Salsa Classes at Gardel’s
Learn Salsa with the only Certified Salsa Instructors in the
State of Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania!
CLASSES ARE HELD ON THE SECOND FLOOR! $10.00 Each
If you come at 9
and pay downstairs, you should receive a ticket and hand it
to our sign in person. You should not have to pay
twice (to get in and for the class).
February Schedule:
- Salsa Beginners
Level I-II: 8-9 p.m. Learn the Basics!
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Beginner Intermediate: 8-9 p.m. Cross Body Lead
With Turns!
- Hot Salsa Beginners Level II-III:
9-10 p.m. Beginner Combinations!
- Intermediate
Level III-Advanced: 9-10 p.m. Classy Combinations!
To our students at
Gardels. Thank you so much for your continued support and
interest in the dance of Salsa. Keep on the lookout
for our Video Release Party on April 28, 2006 at Gardels!
5. Ballet Classes By Nonci
Tirado at the Promenade
Interested in better turn outs, better flexibility, &
graceful movement? Nonci Tirado will be teaching an adult
ballet class and is starting a sign up sheet. This
will be a basic class and is possibly going to be on
Monday evenings in the future. She is starting a
sign up sheet for the class. If you are interested
please sign up. I know I will (Grace). Any of
my instructors who take this will get extra credit for
training time. Please email her at
arielnonci@hotmail.com
6. Performance Class Interest Meeting: Mark your
Calendars.
Are you interested in taking your dancing to a new level? We are now signing people up for a performance class session.
We will be having an information meeting about this type of
class on March 18, 2006 at 12 noon at the Promenade Dance
Sport Facility. During this meeting we will talk about
what we will be learning throughout the class and what will
be expected of you. If there aren't enough people we
will push the performance class date but as long as I have 4
people we can proceed. (Note: We will also be
having a ladies styling workshop from 2-4 this same day at
this same location so if you need to advance your styling
and want to be in the performance group this is a great day
to build your knowledge).
During this performace session a group of students will learn a choreography that they will perform at the end of the session
at a non-threatening location to start. Depending on how well the class does together, you may or may not be chosen to perform at some of the upcoming parties to be held by DWG. The class is responsible for training on a specific class evening and then getting together at least once a week without me to practice what you have learned in class. If you are interested please sign up. This is a 6 week session that costs $300.00 to non-DWG employees.
This class can also be taken by DWG instructors who are not
yet in the performance arena for $150.00 and is worth 50
training hours. If you aren't ready to dedicate time and serious effort please do not take this session. You must be an Intermediate II-III to Advanced Dancer (capable of many intricate patterns and at least attempting double turns and footwork). You may have the opportunity to be hired by DWG as a performer if you do well enough. To sign up for this class email Grace's Assistant Elsybel.
7. Events for Your Entertainment and more.
Thursdays, in February
South Beach Salsa IS BACK!! Join us each and every Thursday
for Sizzling, Sexy, Salsa at South Beach Restaurant
and Bar in Bethesda! Never been? Come and check out
the large, spacious wood floor and Miami style decor.
It's the hottest place to be on a Thursday-
guaranteed!
Salsa Classes from 8-9:30pm (Beg, Inter, and Beg On 2), followed by new
music by DJ Miguel "El Sonero" Morales. $5 cover,
$10 with class. Dress to Impress! For more
information, please contact Michelle Reyes at (301)
237-3354 or
msreyes623@yahoo.com
South Beach Restaurant and Bar
7904 Woodmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-718-9737
Sunday, February 12th
Michelle Reyes presents, in association with Luvin' the
Mambo Productions, The Pre-Valentine's Day
Mambo Social! ...With Special Guest
Instructor "MARIO B." from New Jersey,
formally of the world famous Santo Rico
Dance Company and Special Guest DJ Elvira from
New York! ...Also, Brand New Performance by
new members of Luvin' the Mambo Dance Crew!! MARK YOUR
CALENDARS NOW for Sunday- February, 12th at The Bethesda
Dance Center and Ballroom from 5-10pm.
5-7pm -- On 2 Partnering &
Shines Workshop with Mario B., assisted by Stracy
Diaz
7-10pm -- Social with DJ Elvira
...Plus, a $300
Valentine's Day Package WILL BE GIVEN AWAY at
the Social! $35 Workshop & Social, $12 Social Only, $30
Workshop & Social if you pre-register before Feb. 12th!
*To pre-register, please contact Michelle Reyes at
301-237-3354 or email
msreyes623@yahoo.com
or
Luvinthemambo@gmail.com
Bethesda Dance Center and Ballroom
4900 Hampden Lane
Bethesda, MD
20814 301-718-2690
Sunday, February 18th
Salsa Extravaganza Get Ready for I LOVE SALSA featuring:
N´KLABE, ISMAEL MIRANDA, CHEO FELICIANO, BRENDA STARR,
RAY RUIZ, LUSISITO CARRION, MONCHO RIVERA & VOLTIO,
February 18th, 8pm at THE HYATT ON CAPITOL HILL, 400 New
Jersey Ave., NW Washington DC. Tickets $49. VIP $89.
(dinner & dance) on sale at Ticket Master, Zodiac Record
Shops, La Latina El Mercado. More info. catozega@aol.com
or 703-451-0845
Febuary 25, 2006: Coming to Atlanta, GA! Performances,
Parties and Workshops with Gordon Neil, Griselle Ponce,
Sekou McMiller, Cristina Zavala and special guest
appearances by Ana and Joel Masicote and Jareau Almeyda of
imambo.tv Checkout www.SalsaATL.com for more
8. What's Ahead? Ladies styling Workshop!
Ladies Styling Workshop with Grace & Sheena
Ladies, learn how to better use your arms
in different ways when doing a Cross Body Lead with turns cross over
steps, work on Hip/Body Movement and footwork technique. We
will teach concepts and proper techniques and will give you the tools
you need to execute patterns you will be learning for years to come!
Get the personalized attention you deserve!
Date: March 18, 2006 (Sat.)
Location: The Promenade Dance Sport Facility Private Room
Time: 2-5 p.m. with breaks & free water. Bring a light snack.
Cost: $60 per person if paid in advance. Waiting list
will be available and if someone cancels you will be the next person
called. If you try to sign up and it is not available please email
elsybel@dancingwithgrace.com and asked to be put on the DWG Ladies
Workshop Waiting List.
Reserved Class: This
is a reserved class. Each person talking this workshop will have a
space reserved for them after they pay in advance. No refunds
given for no-shows. The first 15 girls that sign up are my
special reserved ladies. Once the class is full we will
"close" the workshop to any other students and put some on a waiting
list. Spaces limited so act today.
Click here to purchase DWG Ladies Styling Workshop.
Dress Code:
Casual, comfortable yoga wear or baggie sweats, pants, (preferably)
latin dance shoes (for turns and spins on a wooden dance floor). If you
don't have practice dance shoes, you can wear your evening dance shoes.
Sneakers and Tennis Shoes are not OK to wear. Please do not waste
$ on this workshop by taking it and not having the right shoes, as it
will inhibit you to turn and it may ruin your knees over time. We
care about your knees!
9. Salsa Cruise with Dancing With Grace
Instructors!
DancingWithGrace.com Latin Dance Cruise to:
St. Maarten
Bahamas
St. Thomas
Antigua
SanJuan
Join Grace and Hugo Badillo on a Winter Escape aboard Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas from Ft.
Lauderdale to the Eastern Caribbean Jan 13-21, 2007. 9
days/8 nights for $899 if booked by Feb 28th.
Fully refundable deposit is $250 per
person or $500 per stateroom. Next January sail away from
a cold dark Baltimore/Washington winter to the warm,
sunny ports of Antigua, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, the
Bahamas and Grace's home town of San Juan!
Grace will be joined by other
instructors who will teach multiple classes of Latin
dances every day. In the evenings, show off your new
moves, dancing to live music on one of the largest dance
floors at sea. While in port, enjoy duty-free shopping,
sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing.
You'll can also participate in daily water aerobics, tai chi and yoga taught by other top
certified fitness instructors. All classes are included in
this low cruise price.
Call now to lock in the ultra-low rate
of $899 for this 9 day/ 8 night cruise aboard Royal
Caribbean's brand new Jewel of the Seas. Call 703-827-0414
or 800-955-9942 today! Mention that you love DancingWithGrace!"
to get this special rate!
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