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1. Rueda Classes at Gardel’s w/ Barbara Bernstein, June 24 - July 29!

Bravo to all of the students who took Barbara Bernstein's first Rueda Class at Gardels!  We are so excited to see such an interest!  Keep up the good work Barbara!

Yes! Rueda is here at Gardel’s for all to learn.  Every Saturday night for 6 weeks Barbara Bernstein and one of her assistants will be teaching Rueda at 8 and 9 o'clock.  Class is $10 each.  For more information please go to www.DanceInTimeProductions.com

Since Barbara Bernstein will be teaching Rueda each Saturday night, we are offering the Int/Adv salsa class on Friday Nights at 9 p.m. sharp. The Regular Salsa Schedule will resume in August on Saturday Nights.

2. Tuesday Nights at the Promenade: Cha Cha Classes & More

All Classes at the Promenade are now $10 each Unless Otherwise Stated.

July Cha Cha by Leslie Darlington:

• Beginner Cha-Cha-Cha  7-8 p.m.:  Learn the basics! 
• Intermediate Cha-Cha-Cha 8-9 p.m.:  Learn more difficult  intermediate combinations with style and grace.

  Leslie Darlington studied ballroom and Latin dancing since the early 1980's. Leslie's dance and performing experience started at age 6 and her classical training extended into college, where she was a member of the Towson University Dance Company. During a winter college break, she auditioned for and was accepted as a dancer for a one ring circus Circus America that performed at the Nissan Center (former Capital Center). After college, she performed with a modern dance troupe called Movement Arts Parasol. During college, she taught dance for Baltimore County Recreation and Parks, Towson University Children's program and Lester Holmes dance studio. Her students have ranged in age from 4 to 74. Soon after learning ballroom dance she competed and taught.  Come take a lesson from Leslie so that you can dance Cha-Cha All night long too!

August Salsa Classes: Salsa With Grace DVD Master Class for Beginners

• Beginner Salsa: Domino Effect, Right Turns, Left Turns, Hand Holds.
• Beginner Intermediate $12: Salsa W/ Grace Master Class, Learn a Combination from our Beginner Video!
• Intermediate Technique: Footwork Technique
• Intermediate/Advanced: Combination Class, be the couple to do the best combination at the end of our first class in August and win 2 Dancing With Grace T-Shirts!

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 on line and check out shoes like Supadance or International.  They can get pricy 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 should you buy first and how to take care of them! Purchase our Salsa Videos.

Directions:
Promenade Dance Sport Facility is located on 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive.  For directions and more information click here.

Getting Married soon?  See our Salsa Wedding Dance Workshop to be held at the Promenade on July 22, 2006.  Check out the side bar of this newsletter!

3. Gardel’s DWG Dance Lessons Schedule Friday & Saturday Nights

Learn Salsa with the only Certified Salsa Instructors in the State of Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, SC, NC and GA!

**UPDATED**
Friday Night Salsa Class Schedule:

• Beginner Level I-II 8-9 pm: Learn the Basics so that you can have a great foundation dancing with any salsa dancer socially.

• Beginner II-III 9-10 pm:  Progress towards learning a small combination that will make you comfortable with hand changes and hand/finger rotations.

• Intermediate Technique 8-9 pm: Learn technique in movement with salsa! (We need a minimum of 4 students to do an 8 o'clock Intermediate Class)

• Intermediate/Beg. Advanced 9-10 pm: Learn patterns that you can lead to anyone on the dance floor.

• CLASSES ARE HELD ON THE SECOND FLOOR! $10.00 Each

  If you come at 9 and pay downstairs, you should receive a ticket or wrist band; show it to the instructor and jump in!  You should not have to pay twice (to get in and for the class).  To those of you who like to "jump in" in the last 15 minutes of the class, you will be charged for half a class $5.00. 

Gardel’s is a family owned Supper Club dedicated to giving salsa a home of class and elegance. Keep this fantastic location alive and support them each week by joining us and having fun in a safe and beautiful environment. For more information go to their website at www.gardels.com.

4.   Salsa News!

Chivas Regal Dance Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the Chivas Regal Dance Contest at Gardel’s.

1st place Jami Jones and Edwin Torres.  Five couples entered the contest and had energy to spare!  At any dance contest we want you to realize that each couple has their own style and interpret the music differently.  We applaud all those people who entered the contest as you were all wonderfully unique and brought joy to the dance floor!  Bravo!

DWG Instructors Retire

Merrill Bender and Yasmin Mughal have been teaching for Dancing With Grace and have both recently gotten promotions in their day jobs which will call them to spend more time working and less time dancing boo hoo!  They will both be retiring from teaching salsa this month.  We hope that they hate their jobs and come back immediately, just kidding!  We would like to wish them all the best and thank them for all their hard work and dedication to art of dance instruction and performing with the Dancing With Grace Team.  May God Bless You Both!  Muuuuahhhhh.

LatinoFest

Although the rain kept some of you away, the Latinofest was a great hit on Saturday.  The DWG Team performed and taught a class of salsa as well.  We even had a dance contest and gave away videos and other prizes!  Way to go DWG Team!  Thanks to Juanita and Shana who helped in the booth!

Americans for the Arts

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee today approved level funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) at $124.4 million and $141 million, respectively. While we are disappointed that an amendment was not offered to increase funding for these agencies, there are still a few more opportunities to influence the outcome of the final appropriations.The full Senate will still need to vote on this spending bill after they return from the July 4th recess. All members of Congress will be back home during this week-long recess, which provides arts advocates with an opportunity to meet with their elected officials or attend one of their public forums. Please visit the Americans for the Arts E-Advocacy Center http://capwiz.com/artsusa/directory/congdir.tt and enter your zip code to find the district office information for your Congressional Members. Remember, it's an election year, so Members are eager to hear the concerns of their voting constituents.

5. See Our Video Release Benefit Pictures!

The Salsa Videos Release Benefit Party was filled with fantastic food, dancing, performances, prizes, humor and heart! For those of you who missed it we sure hope you check out our pictures in our photo gallery. Each person involved from the dancers to the guests made the night a complete success.  A huge thank you to each of those who contributed to this cause. We couldn't have done it without you! We were able to raise over $1,000.00 for the children!  Thank you for making a difference in the lives of others through your love for dance.  We look forward to doing other events and hopefully raising thousands of dollars for the needy in Baltimore and Beyond!

6.  You are Invited... To Ed Borja's "Almost Welcome Home Party" on August 4, 2006 at 10 p.m. at Gardel’s.

When Ed was sent to the Middle East he told them that he would like to come home for his daughter's first birthday so they gave him a few days off to spend with her.  He has graciously given us Friday night to celebrate his safety and new farmers tan! ha ha... Please come and join us and let Ed know that you are in his thoughts and prayers for a safe return in October.  Gifts are welcome but not necessary!  DWG will be providing the cake!  Put this one on your calendars!!!!!  Support our Troops!

7.  Events For Your Entertainment, Auditions and More!

So You Think You Can Dance
So You Think You Can Dance - 2nd season - is back on FOX TV on Wed and Thurs. nights. Check your local listing for time and channel.

Sunday, July 2nd - "THE INDEPE-DANCE BASH"
Michelle Reyes and Luvin' the Mambo bring you the next Sunday Social- "THE INDEPE-DANCE BASH" on Sunday, July 2nd at The Bethesda Dance Center!  *Back by popular demand... Special Guest Instructor, Ismael Otero "The Million Moves Man" from NJ!  Also, from the DC Salsa Congress...  Emily "La Taina"!

5:30- 7:30pm - On 2 Partnering & Shines Workshop
7:30- 10:30pm - Social 

$35- Workshop & Social
$25 - Workshop & Social (Special Discount for Salsa Dance Group Members)
$10 - Social Only

For more info, contact Michelle Reyes at 301-237-3354 or visit www.luvinthemambo.com
Bethesda Dance Center Ballroom 900 Hampden Ln. Bethesda, MD
301-718-2690

July 13 - July 16, 2006 - Virginia State Ballroom Championships 2006 Show
Starring Andrei Gavriline and Elena Krynchkova Hyatt Regency - Reston Va. Town Center Organizers - Rosendo Fumero and Kathryn Schaffer VirginiaState@aol.com dancesportchampionships.com For spectator tickets & table reservations, please contact: Beverly A Donahue, (301) 926-9591 bevdonahue@msn.com 220 Kentland's Blvd #1, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 OR Nick Short, (301) 657-9095 short.nick@gmail.com Suite 615, 4242 East West Hwy Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Checks to: Virginia State Dancesport Championships The Gen Admn Ticket Charet is posted at: http://www.dcdancenet.com/vastatechampionships/

Wednesday- Zanzibar
700 Water St. SW  Washington, DC
Doors open at 5 pm for Happy Hour with $2.00 Margaritas until 7, Buffet served at 6pm. Dance class by Eileen Torres starts at 7pm (The class alternates from Cha Cha on-2 to Salsa on-2 ever other week) There are two DJ per night, rotating 6 men and 2 women each month.   There is a no jeans dress code.  Those that chose to wear jeans are admitted for a double cover charge - $10 before 10pm and $20 thereafter - Bags are inspected at the door for outside beverages.

For more info: 202-554-9100

Puerto Rico Salsa Congress
Feel like traveling in July?  Check out the best congress that is truly worth going to at:   www.puertoricosalsacongress.com

July 14-16, 2006 - Caribbean Carnival Festival
Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
Date and Time:
- Friday July 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Sat. July 15 and
- Sun. July 16, from noon to 9:00 p.m.

Tickets are: $8.00 per/person, children under 12 free Call (410) 230-2969 or visit www.barnival.net

Cirque du Soleil Music in Motion
If you haven't seen Cirque du Soleil Music in Motion yet then fasten your seatbelts because they are in Baltimore at the First Mariner Arena on July 14 and 15 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and cost $89-$110  www.cirquedusoleil.com

July 29, 2006 - Noche Latina At Oriole Park
Oriole Park at Camden Yard, Baltimore, MD Game starts at 4:35 p.m. The Baltimore Orioles will play the Chicago White Sox Tickets: $10.00  $5.00 from each ticket benefits the Hispanic Apostolate- Immigration Legal Services.  For more information and buy tickets contact the Hispanic Apostolate at (410) 522-2668

July 21-23, 2006 - Artscape
Artscape returns to Baltimore for its 25th Anniversary July 21-23 Fri/Sat 12-10 and Sunday 12-8.   Location, Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore City.  To see a list of all the dance performances that will be taking place that weekend click on this link http://www.artscape.org/resources/up318.aspx  Dont forget to check out Barbara Bernstein performing a rueda w/her troop!

Keep The Beat Fundraiser
We are organizing a "Keep the Beat" Weekend, asking everyone for their support to raise the funds to purchase one of the new "state of the art", in-house Defibrillators. The estimated cost of the Phillips HeartStart is $1200. Our goal is to have a minimum of two or three performances at all four dances on the weekend of July 21st, 22nd & 23rd when the admission will be an additional $2 pp. Professional and Pro/Am performances are both appreciated. Participating Amateurs will receive free practice time until the date of the event. Those interested in participating, please see Cindy to arrange which day would best fit your schedule to perform. Our "Heartfelt" Thanks, Cindy & Ed, Promenade Dance Sport Facility www.mddancesport.com

August 4, 2006 - Ed Borja's "Almost Welcome Home Party
Come To Ed Borja's "Almost Welcome Home Party" on August 4, 2006 at 10 p.m. at Gardels.

When Ed was sent to the Middle East he told them that he would like to come home for his daughter's first birthday so they gave him a few days off to spend with her.  He has graciously given us Friday night to celebrate his safety and new tan! ha ha... Please come and join us and let Ed know that you are in his thoughts and prayers for a safe return in October.  Gifts are welcome but not necessary!  DWG will be providing the cake!  Put this one on your calendars!!!!!  Support our Troops!

August 5-6, 2006 - International Festival
Place: Poly-Western High School (Parking Lot) 1400 W. Coldspring Lane, Baltimore, MD Time:  Sat. 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Sun. Noon to 8:00 p.m.  Celebrating Baltimore Cultural Diversity International soccer, parade  pageantry, music, international cuisine. Free admission.  For  information call: (410) 396-4735 or www.baltimoreinternationalfestival.com

Salsa Instructor Auditions
Have you always wanted to be a salsa instructor?   DWG is looking for female and male instructor assistants and lead male instructors. You must have a dance background of 5+ years or more in any type of couples dance, be physically fit, and ready to dress up!  We prefer to have applicants with a background in teaching, whether it be teaching math, engineering, or a dance instruction background, these types of communication skills are necessary to be a great instructor.  After you sign a contract with our company you will:

1. Train with certified instructors monthly on how to dance better and have good technique.
2. Train with certified instructors on how to train others.
3. Eventually train in choreography.
4. Have the opportunity to perform for our company for charity and $$$.
5. Learn how to train with "on the job training" at the prestigious Promenade Dance Sport Facility in Baltimore County.
6. Teach at the biggest club in Baltimore, Gardel’s Supper Club.
7. When ready, find your own location to teach Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Mambo, or Cha-Cha.
8. Perform and teach at corporate events, high schools, colleges, elementary schools and more!
9. Have the opportunity to be on television.
10. Have the opportunity to be in one of our next instructional videos.
11. Be featured with the company in Expresión Magazine.
12. Be Part of the family of DWG instructors and more importantly help the poor and needy through dance. 

DWG is looking for people with a joyous heart and someone who can take constructive criticism.  Egomaniacs and people who love to gossip are not welcome in our company.  We train our instructors in dance and humility.  If you have Tuesday and Friday or Saturday evenings free and are a person of integrity who knows how to keep their word and be on time or die trying then please schedule a private audition with Grace Badillo at grace@dancingwithgrace.com   We look forward to meeting with YOU!  Serious inquires only.

Job Opportunities
Education Director Everyman Theatre, a professional theatre company in Baltimore seeks experienced Education Director. Full time, salaried position. Education Director manages all outreach and education programs, including High School matinee program, Elementary residency program, summer camp, adult and youth classes. Researches and writes Study Guides, coordinates accessibility, handles hiring and training of Teaching Artists, builds and sustains partnerships. Send resume to <rwellsfamula@everymantheatre.org> or mail to: Education Director, Everyman Theatre, 1727 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21201

Special Auditions  "WHITE CHRISTMAS" is seeking dancers equally strong in ballroom, theatre jazz and tap. This is 1940s Hollywood movie musical dancing. Casting 2 companies for the holiday season. Binder Casting.

RADIO CITY ENTERTAINMENT is seeking to nurture young dancers for future casts of the Christmas Spectacular. Seeking potential Rockettes, ensemble dancers, and young female dancers on pointe (ages 10-13).

BROADWAY AUDITIONS? HOW TO GET THE JOB! with Megan Larche from Binder Casting. Dancers, Parents, and Teachers are welcome! Everything you need to know about auditioning for a Broadway show. Find out how to prepare, how to present yourself, what casting directors, choreographers and directors are looking for.

PARTNERING with Michael Balderama from Movin' Out, Saturday Night Fever and currently featured in Hot Feet. Class is limited to 20 couples.

ALL of these SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES are available to NYCDA Summer Workshop Attendees - at NO EXTRA CHARGE! Info: nycda@nycdance.com

DANCE COLLECTION SPECIAL - $50 off $500 or more!!!!! Ballroom Glamour, Inc. invites you to view the collection of Ballroom gowns and dance practice skirts: http://www.BallroomGlamour.com Up to 70% off selected ballroom gowns and 20% off practice wear. Schedule an appointment: call 703-200-4646 or info@ballroomglamour.com To receive promotional discount please mention this ad.

8.  Salsa Cruise with Dancing With Grace Instructors!

DancingWithGrace.com Latin Dance Cruise to:

St. Maarten                         Bahamas                         St. Thomas

Antigua                         San Juan

Join Grace and her instructors 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. Cancellations happen all the time so keep calling even in June or July!  You may be able to lock this rate down.  So far we have a bunch of people signed up!  Even if you cant lock this rate down, where can you get a 9 day/8 night cruise on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for $1100-1300?

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!

9.  Will Private Classes Help Me? See Our July Special. 

Our One Hour long Private Lessons are key in refining your dancing skills. With individualized instruction you’ll learn more quickly and precisely. We will help you master the correct posture and how to relate to a partner. Learning correct technique will speed your progress and boost your confidence, while allowing you to enjoy the sensation of partner dancing!

Why take Private Lessons?

* Improve you dancing faster
* Receive personalized feedback, encouragement and support
* Work at your own pace
* Develop grace, balance, musicality, partnering skills and self-confidence

We offer lots of different Private Lesson Programs, and we will tailor a program to your needs. There is no substitute for working one-on-one with personal instructor to achieve the finer points of dancing. We have instructors available for Private Lessons 5 days a week, so call now to set up your appointment!

Check out the new private class packages designed specifically for your needs.  Click here to see descriptions of packages like:

July Special: Purchase Any Workshop listed below and get all of your Friday Night Salsa Classes for Free in July, a $100 Value!

Workshops

   Dance at Your Wedding Salsa Workshop

Private Class Packages

   Private Spinning Workshop

   Private Transitioning Workshop (Men Only)

   Private Packages for Couples and Singles

   Fancy Footwork Bootcamp

   Cross Body Lead Technique Private Package

   Jumbo Private Packages for 1

Click here to see the new cancellation policy for scheduled private classes. 

10.  Acupuncture for Dancers.

Have you ever had acupuncture? If you did not know, acupuncture can help you with:

• The ability to relieve stress and sleep more soundly.
• The ability to move more freely with less rigidity.
• The ability to feel more present and aware of yourself.
• The ability to follow more smoothly for ladies and lead with confidence for men.

Call Our Very Own: Shana Bender (Merrill Bender's Sister) for Traditional Acupuncture at 443-310-4211

11. Dance At Your Wedding Salsa Workshop July 22, 2006!

Have you always wanted to dance salsa at your wedding?  Here is your chance.   We will be having a workshop just for you couples in love on July 22, 2006.  If you have two left feet, this class is for you!  If you are a Latino/Latina that everyone assumes can dance just because you are Hispanic then this class is for you!  If you are marrying into a Hispanic family and don't know how to dance salsa then this is perfect for you too!  If you are a the mother and father of the bride and want to surprise the happy couple with dancing salsa at the wedding, or a father daughter team that wants to dance then this is for you too! If you know some salsa already and want to learn a choreography to a wedding song that we will choose for the class then this is for you too!  For more detailed information see the side bar in this newsletter.

Space is limited to 10 couples so sign up today!  No refunds will be given for no shows.

To register for this workshop please click here.