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1. Tuesday Nights at the Promenade Combo Classes
All Classes at the Promenade are $10 Each Unless Otherwise Stated
December Class Schedule
**No Classes on December 26, 2006**
- 7-8 p.m. Salsa 101: Beginner Moves for slick grooves
- 7-8p.m. What Level Am I? (Cost $12): Come be evaluated for your level this month and Grace/Hugo will write you an email listing what we think your goals should be for the coming year. This will be a class of you dancing and practicing in front of Grace/Hugo as they call out various moves like right turns, left turns to various speeds of music. Any level can come to this class.
- 8-9 pm Beginner Intermediate: Cross Body Lead With Turns, footwork and lead/follow.
- 8-9 pm Combination Class: You must know a Cross Body Lead With A Turn and How To lead it to take this class. INT/ADV 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 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.
2. 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, DE & GA!
Friday Night Salsa Class Schedule
**UPDATED**
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Salsa for Beginners 8-9 pm: Learn the Basics so that you can have a great foundation dancing salsa.
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Beginner Level III to Intermediate Level I Salsa Combinations 9-10 pm: Learn patterns that you can lead to anyone on the dance floor. These combinations are simpler than the Saturday combinations
If you would like to have a party and/or bring a group to a lesson Friday Nights will be a great choice to book your class. If you have 15 people or more please email grace and we can set up a cheaper rate for everyone on each class taken.
CLASSES ARE HELD ON THE SECOND FLOOR! for $10.00 per person
(Some classes will be held on the first floor due to private parties on the second floor; thank you for understanding).
Entry is no longer free for ladies at Gardels but you do get a free drink with entrance. Get there by 7:30-7:45 and entrance is free. If you come at 9 p.m. you will be charged entry so come earlier! 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.
Saturday Night Salsa Class Schedule
(Some classes this month will be held on the first floor due to private parties on the second floor; thank you for understanding).
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Salsa Beginners: Learn the basics so that you can have a great foundation and dance with anyone!
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Beginner Salsa-Beginner Intermediate 9 p.m. A little harder but lots more fun for the beginners; learn a small combination.
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Intermediate/Advanced Patterns 9 p.m. To take this class you must know the how to do a Cross Body Lead with a turn or how to lead it. This is a longer more Int/Adv combination that includes some styling.
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.
3. Fall Session of Salsa at Johns Hopkins: Update
It’s time for the Johns Hopkins University Dance Sessions at Homewood Campus at the Levering Hall building in the Great Hall room. We will have an 11 week session! Each class is 1.5 hours. Each drop-in class costs $15.00. If you are a parent that wants to bring a child between the ages of 10-18 the cost for a child's class is $5.00 per drop in class. If you are a non-Hopkins student or faculty please come 15 minutes early to sign up.
Time: 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Cost: Free to Hopkins Students/Faculty/Staff; Please bring your school Identification or you will be charged for class: $15 for each drop-in class (of 1.5 hours) Child/Teen $5 each.
Schedule:
Class #1 - Class # 9 Completed.
Class #10 - 12/07/2006 (Glass Pavillion or Great Hall in Levering)
Salsa Advanced Intermediate (1.5 Hour)
- Learn Cross Body Leads w/turns for men. Rotate within your cross body lead in two different ways.
- Learn a combination from Grace & Hugo's Salsa Instructional DVD! Learn Grace's Favorite: The Smooth Operator and 2 ways to lead it and stylize it.
Class #11 - 12/14/2006: Last Class Prize (LOCATION OF CLASS TO BE ANNOUNCED; PLEASE READ THE DANCE LESSONS PAGE ON THE DAY OF CLASS TO GET THE LOCATION INFORMATION)
Salsa Advanced 101 (1.5 hours)
- Difficult combination patterns for the brave dancers! Prizes will be given for the most improved, sexiest couple, cutest couple, best salsa, best styling, best lead and more!
Directions to Johns Hopkins University and Campus Map:
For directions to the JHU Homewood Campus click here. The easiest way to get to this location is coming from Howard St. through the south gate entrance. For a campus map click here. In the map, the Shriver Hall is building #25 and the Glass Pavillion is building # 5. We recommend printing the campus map just in case. You will most likely find parking in the Wyman East Lot or Wyman West Lot, which are items 58 and 59 in the campus map.
4. News Flash: Hugo is in the Examiner Newspaper, Articles & More
Guess Who Is Dressed As Santa? Our Very Own Hugo Badillo in the Examiner Newspaper!
"Kennedy Krieger event is a festival of hope"
Toys, toys - everywhere toys, as Santa Claus visits the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Festival of Trees. Santa brought joy to the many children in attendance. The annual event benefits children with neurological disorders.
BALTIMORE - The Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium was transformed into Santa's playground last weekend with more than 300 decorated trees and an assortment of gingerbread houses, train gardens and holiday goodies. It was all part of the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Festival of Trees, which was established in 1989 as a fundraiser to benefit children with neurological disorders. According to the Institute, the Festival of Trees has become the largest family-oriented holiday tradition in the mid-Atlantic region. Read the rest of the article...
Grace Badillo Becomes The Newest Columnist For Expresión Magazine, The East Coast's First Bilingual Magazine
 
Those of you who know Grace well know that she has dabbled in the creative arts from painting, singing, writing music, and even poems and articles. She has been an accomplished writer for many years. Recently, she has become the newest columnist for Expresión Magazine, The East Coasts First Bilingual Magazine headed up by the infamous Elaine Bonneau. Her column is called "Salsa In The City, Your Guide to Dance In Baltimore and Beyond". In the recent Nov/December Issue her article was a hit. Besides a few type-o's that all magazines struggle within the editing process, Expresión is becoming a household name. Soon it will go national and millions of people will be able to enjoy the magazine. Blended American/Hispanic families will actually have a magazine that caters to each culture! To see her article click on the link below.
Salsa In the City, Your Guide To Dance in Baltimore & Beyond
Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here (BIG PDF file of size 5MB).
Kevin Fitzhugh & Tammy Brown, US Open Swing Dance Champs!
Congratulations Kevin Fitzhugh and Tammy Brown from The Promenade Dancesport Facility for becoming the Us. Open Swing Dance Champions 35+ Division! Way to go guys! To see a copy of their performance and other winning performances go to www.usopenswingdc.com/2006_division_winners.html
Maryland Ranks 5th In U.S. In Arts Funding Increase
The State of MD ranks 5th in percent of increase in arts funding from 2006 to 2007 at 27.2% with a projected FY07 budget of $14,350,605 behind Florida (34.7%), S. Carolina (50.9%), California (87%), and Colorado with a whopping 114.3% increase. Nationally, state arts agency appropriations comprised less than .05% of total state expenditures in 2006 - less than 1/10th of one percent of all state spending. Nationally, the $1.15 spent per American yields an enormous public return, funding more than 18,000 organizations, schools, and artists in more than 5300 communities across the U.S. [Source: National Assembly of State Arts Agencies]. For more info visit www.nasaa-arts.org
Dance Your Way to Health and Happiness, "A True Year's Resolution"
Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here.
Español
Haga un clic aquí para leer este artícilo en Español (Baile y Obtenga Salud y Felicidad, "Una Verdadera Resolución de Año" escrito por Grace).
Good Practice Tips
Read this article (written by Ann Matz & Grace Badillo) by clicking here.
How To Find The Love of Your Life
Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here.
Grace wants to hear what you have to say about here articles so write her after you read it to grace@dancingwithgrace.com
Newsflash: Salsa Cruise w/ Dancing Wth Grace Instructors Has Vacancies
 
Our Salsa Cruise that was officially sold out has now just informed us that due to some family issues several people had to cancel. There is now room for our cruise. The average age of this group is over 35 and it will be a laid back chill time with no clicks in site. Please contact cynthianeu@aol.com call toll free 1800-955-9942 to book your cruise now. I hear prices for the 9 day cruise are still 1300 or less. Please take the time to rest and have some fun with us!
Italian Dance Exhibit
The New York Public Library will highlight the rich history of Italian dance with an exhibition 500 years of Italian Dance: Treasures from the Cia Fornaroli Collection from Oct. 17-Jan. 20. The collection includes items from the Renaissance to the early 20th century - early writings, designs, photographs, lithographs, books, letters, libretti, and programs. The display is part of the library's Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Info: 202/870-1630 or www.nypl.org
Dance Makes a Difference
Do you know someone in a wheelchair? Would you like to see the quality of their life improve? Then print this newsletter out and hand it to them or even volunteer to be their partner! We are proud to promote Professional Dance Wheels, LLC:
Ballroom Wheelchair Dancing
The Mission of this company is to provide persons with disabilities and their able bodied partners the opportunity to learn wheelchair ballroom dancing to enhance their lives. They are sponsored by the National Rehabilitation Hospital ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitations hospitals in the country. To help support the programs of Professional Dance Wheels please send your donation to the address below.
Classes now forming in Baltimore, DC and Virginia. Training for both Wheelchair & Able-bodied partners available. Call today to schedule your first lesson:
Mary Botta: 202-550-5620: Antoinette Johnston 443-550-5620
Professional Dance Wheels, c/o National Rehabilitation Hospital, Development Office 102 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
5. Events For Your Entertainment, Auditions and More!
Dinner & Dancing at the Salsa Grill in Baltimore County
Reserve your spot for you and your sweetheart at the Salsa Grill. Enjoy Salsa Grill's exquisite Peruvian cuisine and salsa & Merengue lessons by Antonio Delgado of Dancing With Grace Productions. There are only 30 spots left to reserve in this small quaint location that is one of Grace and Hugo's favorite places to eat in Baltimore.
Dinner and Dancing Dates are:
- December 2, 2006
- January 6, 2006
Salsa Grill 6644 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD For reservations call 410-265-5552. We know you wont regret it! Be sure to ask about the lessons as we believe the first few couples that reserve a spot get the lessons for free. To see pictures of their incredible food go to
www.eatsalsagrill.com
Friday, December 15 - Armed Forces Retirement Home Holiday Dance
Every year, we support the Armed Forces Retirement Home by sponsoring a group of dancers to dance at their big holiday event. Come with us & help spread some holiday cheer by dancing with and for these veterans and spending some time with them!!
More details will be forthcoming as we get closer to the date. In the meantime, if you are interested, please email afrh@flyingfeet.org.
Tuesdays - The Barking Dog
Beginner Salsa 7:30pm/Intermediate Salsa 8:15pm with Michelle Reyes & Tim Darst
Open Dancing 9pm - 12am
Dancing to the sounds of DJ Mike "El Sonero" Morales
$5 cover, $10 with class
For more info: 301-237-3354 or email msreyes623@yahoo.com.
The Barking Dog is located at 4723 Elm St. Bethesda, MD 301-654-0022
Wednesdays - Zanzibar
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 DJs 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
Zanzibar is located at 700 Water St. SW Washington, DC
Singapore Salsa Congress
For detailed information please visit www.singaporesalsacongress.com
2nd Annual World Salsa Championship
Australia, Colombia, Mexico and USA Defend their Titles
Dec 13-16, 2006 @ The South Coast Casino in Las Vegas
Soon to be "South Point Casino" / 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South / Las Vegas, NV 89123
For Tickets Call 702-797-8055 or 310-445-9705
The Nutcracker Ball at the Promenade Dancesport Facility
Saturday Decemver 9, 2006 featuring Dance Exhibition with David Savoy & Jenya Gorenkina includes buffet dinner, beverages, exhibition, door prizes and dancing to a mix of ballroom, latin & swing. Cost: $45. Purchase tickets on line at www.mddancesport.com.
Baltimore’s Best Entertainers Presents
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The Month Of Romance
With Dance Lessons By
Dancing With Grace Productions
www.dancingwithgrace.com
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Want to impress someone new or spoil your sweetheart? Don’t just take her out one night and be done with it! Woo her & Give Your Darling The Gift of Dance With a Latin Dance Session to include:
Salsa, Merengue & Night Club Moves!
If you have two left feet we want you! All Classes are for beginners!
As a bonus, on February 14, 2006 in celebration of Valentines Day come taste the mouth-watering Latin cuisine of the Salsa Grill & add a little spice to your life by Candlelight With Dinner & dancing at our lovely new location:
Baltimore's Best Party Entertainers
802 Gleneagles Court
Towson, MD 21286
When: Every Wednesday Night in February at 8 p.m.:
- February 7, 2007
- February 14, 2007 - Valentines Day Celebration w/ candlelight dinner included beginning at 6:00 p.m.
- February 21, 2007
- February 28, 2007
Session Rates:
- Per Person: $70 Includes entire 4 week session, 1 hour dance lessons & February 14th dinner w/wine tasting
- Per Couple: $120 Includes entire 4 week week session, 1 hour dance lessons & February 14th dinner with wine tasting
- Per Couple for Feb 14th Only: $160.00 Includes February 14, 2006 Dinner, One Dance Lesson & Wine Tasting Only (Entire four week dance session not included).
- Drop In Classes Only: $15 each
Reserve your place soon as space is limited.
Attire: Lessons begin promptly at 8 p.m. Dress is classy casual by candlelight. Call for your reservation today as space is limited. Call or email at 410-825-2378 bestparty@baltimoresbest.net.
March 1-4 2007: Mid Atlantic MADjam: West Coast Swing & Hustle Spectacular
- Sheraton Premiere - Tysons Corners, VA
- 3 Days and 3 nights of fun in 2 huge ballrooms
- Contests for $15,000 in cash and prizes
- 33 Champion Workshops
- Social Dancing
For more information go to
www.atlanticdancejam.com
6. Will Private Classes Help Me? Check Out Our Christmas Special!
Our One Hour long Private Lessons are key in refining our 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 and their descriptions. We are sure at least one of our packages are designed specifically for your needs.
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
Christmas Special: The Jumbo Private Package (10 privates) for 1 person usually costs $600 ($60 each private). For two people the package usually costs over $1200. For our Christmas Special The Jumbo Private Package for 2 is only $600; that is no extra cost for your partner! Take advantage of this great deal today and make someone smile for the holiday. This gift certificate is printed on beautiful paper and tied in a bow with ribbon made by hand from Italy. Email Grace today if you are interested in this package (grace@dancingwithrace.com). Please note we will be out of town on the 20th of December so I will not be able to give you the gift certificate after that date.
Click here to see our cancellation policy for scheduled private classes.
7. Physical Therapy for Dancers
ALL Therapy is a Physical Therapy Practice specializing in the care of dancers, athletes and general orthopedic populations.
Recently I (Grace) had the opportunity to hear a great lecture by Dr. Lord on physical therapy for dancers. I believe she is very qualified to help any dancer with their particular needs and hope that if you find yourself with an annoying muscle problem or other orthapedic problem you will seek the attention of a good physical therapist that not only understands the body but the DANCER!
Dr. Aisha L. Lord is the founder and owner of ALL Therapy and a lifelong dancer. Dr. Lord has incorporated dance and fitness into every aspect of her life. She has an extensive history in dance originating at the age of 3. Dr. Lord trained at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts in New York City, New York. Dr. Lord co-founded a dance company at the University of Delaware, where she later received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science. Afterwards, Dr. Lord performed nationally and internationally with a critically acclaimed dance company, while simultaneously receiving her Master of Science and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.
As a Physical Therapist, Dr. Lord currently works in the areas of inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation, and home care. With establishment of the ALL Therapy Private Practice Clinic in Washington DC in 2006, Dr. Lord has the opportunity to intertwine her education and experience in physical therapy rehabilitation with her love for dancing, fitness and helping others. Dr. Lord presents seminars and workshops to Dance & Athletic populations on the subjects of Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation.
ALL Therapy Private Practice Clinic is locateed at 1005 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 * (888) 93-ALL PT (932-5578) business * (301) 552-0011 fax * www.ALLTherapy.net.
8. Dance Shoes Available On-Line
We are proud to offer quality dance shoes from the Elegance Shoe Company and Moon Light Dance Shoes.Be on the look-out for new salsa sneakers that actually allow your foot to move, coming soon (TENTATIVE JANUARY SALE AT GARDELS)! Check out our dance shoes at the DWG Store.
If you have any questions about shoes please e-mail: DWGStore@dancingwithgrace.com.
9. Need a Make-up Artist?
Ever wonder who Grace's make-up artists are? Well here is your chance to find out.
Check out
www.makeupbyjen.net and see Jen Seidel-Walsh's work. She is incredible and works for all the majors out there. She can do your make up, do body painting, hand portraits, or teach you a class on how to do your own make-up better. Call Jen at 410-833-5731 or 917-432-7688>
Also Check out
www.rachelsfinaltouch.com and see Rachel's work. Rachel teaches at the Paul Mitchell School and does make-up for weddings, special occasions, film, photo shoots, and more! She also gives the best facials money can buy and takes very good care of my skin!
These two gals make me look good and can make you look good too! Check them out!
10. Employment Opportunities
Salsa Instructor
Have you always wanted to be a salsa instructor? DWG is looking for female instructors 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. You must also have great organizational skills and love being early and on time! After you sign a contract with our company you will:
- Train with certified instructors monthly on how to dance better and have good technique.
- Train with certified instructors on how to train others weekly.
- Train and learn team and couple choreographies.
- Have the opportunity to perform for our company for charity and $$$.
- Learn how to train with "on the job training" at the prestigious Promenade Dance Sport Facility in Baltimore County.
- Teach at the biggest club in Baltimore, Gardel's Supper Club.
- When ready, find your own location to teach Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Mambo, or Cha-Cha.
- Perform and teach at corporate events, high schools, colleges, elementary schools and more!
- Have the opportunity to be on television.
- Have the opportunity to be in one of our next instructional videos.
- Be featured with the company in Expresión Magazine.
- 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 at least one Friday or Saturday evening free every week 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. We look forward to meeting with YOU! Serious inquires only.
Students who have the dream of becoming instructors should only apply after being trained for 2+ years. If you have rhythm and move fluently you can also take private classes for 1 year and depending on your dedication and level of dance you may be the perfect person for our team. We might even consider you for an assistant instructor position. If you are interested, please contact Grace Badillo.
Administrative Assistant
DWG is looking for a dynamic person with serious organizational skills that can help Grace keep the business running smoothly. This person must have exceptional people skills and be very well versed in Outlook, Word, Excel, and computers in general. This person would be the Instructor Manager and keep their schedules straight along with prepping contracts for large activities, helping out with booth preparations at festivals, taking calls, mailing on-line video sales, class sign-ins and be willing to donate some of their time to charitable events throughout the year. Grace is looking for a "long-timer", someone who can stay with us for more than a year and grow with the company. This position is part-time and hours are really flexible as you can work from home, but must have your own personal computer and be able to type more than 60 words per minute.
If you are interested, please contact Grace Badillo. My last assistant had family issues and had to leave but we still love her dearly! Thanks Stephanie! We will miss You!
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