Topics:

1. Ladies Salsa Workshops: Rayn Fall Dance Studio, Baltimore City
2. Tuesday Nights at the Promenade: April/May Schedules
3. Gardel’s Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Schedules
4. News Flash: New Articles & More
5. Things to do & Salsa Field Trip With Grace April 26th
6. Dance Fitness Cruise with Dancing With Grace Productions
7. Physical Therapy for Dancers
8. Dance Shoes at Gardel’s April 28th & Dance Supplies

1. Ladies Salsa Workshops: Rayn Fall Dance Studio, Baltimore City

Four Ladies Salsa Workshop during the month of April taught by Grace Badillo.

April 4, 2007 (Wednesday at Rayn Fall Dance Studio from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m )
Learn balance technique in turns and the fundamental movements that make salsa so spicy including the all 4 basic steps and how to move your hips properly in salsa.

April 11, 2007 (Wednesday at Rayn Fall Dance Studio from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m)
Ladies Cross Body Lead Technique Workshop: Cross body leads are done hundreds of times in salsa. Learn the basic Cross Body and progress into the Cross Body Lead with a turn technique to make your spins look tight and smooth.

April 18, 2007 (Wednesday at Rayn Fall Dance Studio from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m)
Ladies Styling 101: Learn how to use your arms and shoulders to accent your salsa and make it your own. Learn body rolling technique and more!

April 25, 2007 (Wednesday at Rayn Fall Dance Studio from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m)
Ladies Styling 102: Learn a footwork pattern that will make you look beautiful and comfortable dancing alone!

Prices: $60 for entire workshop if paid by April 3, 2007 or $20 for each class at the door. Register for your Baltimore City Salsa Workshop at: Rayn Fall Dance Studio: 847 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 235-0654

2. Tuesday Nights at the Promenade: April/May Schedules

All Classes at the Promenade are $10 Each Unless Otherwise Stated

April 2007 Schedule
(Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba & Samba)

Have you been wanting to learn some of the other Latin dances? In the month of April we will be teaching you Latin Dances to include Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba and Samba! So here's your opportunity! Hugo and I will not be teaching at the Promenade in April (to take some much needed time off).

Class in April every Tuesday will focus primarily on cha-cha-cha, but time will be spent on one of the other dances mentioned above each week. Beginner and Improver levels will be taught, so come out and get a full taste of what Latin dancing has to offer.

• 7-8 p.m. Beginner Cha-Cha-Cha & Latin Dances: (Other dances will be Samba or Rumba)
• 8-9 p.m. Cha-Cha Improvers: Come and improve on what you already know. There will be many different levels in this class. Advanced students, please be warned that this is not an advanced lesson.

NOTE: Dancing With Grace Productions will return to their usual Tuesday salsa schedule in May 2007.

May 2007 Schedule
(No Class on May 29, 2007)

• 7-8 p.m.  Beginner Salsa: 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 Salsa Improvers Class!
• 7-8p.m. Performance Class: Learn a DWG Intermediate to Advanced Salsa choreography. This class will continue through September 2007. You are not required to take all the classes but if you want to learn it and get good take as many as you can! Students will also get the opportunity to perform this at one of DWG's Venues. $10 each.
• 8-9 pm Salsa Improvers:  Beginner-Int Patterns. Even if you are an intermediate-advanced dancer this class can help you with beginner-intermediate patterns that you may not know. Not all patterns have to be intense, long or complicated. Sometimes the uncomplicated patterns are the most fun.
• 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.

3. Gardel’s Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Schedules

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

Postponed: Wednesday Evening Ballroom Beginner Dance Lessons

Due to Scheduling difficulties, we are postponing our ballroom lessons until further notice. Look for ballroom SESSIONS coming soon.

New Beginner Fusion Fridays!

Ever felt uncomfortable dancing on Saturday nights? Are there too many people on the floor or are you uncomfortable dancing with intermediate II-Advanced dancers? If so you will be delighted to hear that Gardel’s is starting Beginner Fusion Fridays!

How is this night different from Saturday Evenings?

• The DJ will add 50% more slow to medium paced salsa so you can practice and get acclimated to the dance of salsa.
• Classes will be designed for Beginner to Intermediate Level I ONLY.
• You don't have to worry about not having space on the dance floor.
• You can feel more comfortable asking someone to dance because they will likely be a beginner improver too!

Friday Night Salsa Class Schedule

• Salsa for Beginners 8-9 pm: Learn the Basics so that you can have a great foundation dancing salsa.

• 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.

NOTE: Dance floor will be open for social dancing till 11 PM on Fridays.

NOTE: 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 USUALLY HELD ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOR $10.00 PER PERSON.

Saturday Night Salsa Class Schedule

• Salsa Beginners 8-9 pm : Learn the basics so that you can have a great foundation and dance with anyone!

• Beginner Salsa-Beginner Intermediate 9 - 10 pm: A little harder but lots more fun for the beginners; learn a small combination.

• Intermediate/Advanced Patterns 9 -10 pm: To take this class you must know the how to do a Cross Body Lead with a turn or how to lead it. This Int/Adv combination that includes some styling.

CLASSES ARE USUALLY HELD ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOR $10.00 PER PERSON.

Entry is no longer free for ladies at Gardel’s; there is no free drink ticket either. If you (gentlemen or ladies) get to the door before 9:10 you will not be charged. Entrance is free before 9 PM!!! 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...got to make a living baby!

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. News Flash: New Articles & More

Congratulations! to Eileen Torres

Congratulations! to Eileen Torres for her Women of Salsa Production in Washington DC. The night was filled with dancers and dance groups dedicated to the art of Salsa/Mambo! Bravo to all the different styles and choreographies ladies! Bravo Eileen! Your Friends in Baltimore, DWG!

Taken From Dancemetrodc.org's newsletter:

"Dance Is The Answer to achieving and maintaining good health
Dance Is The Answer to reaching weight management goals
Dance Is The Answer to finding an inspiring creative outlet
Dance Is The Answer to enriching ones social life
Dance Is The Answer to deepening ones connection to community"

Grace: Dance can even be the Answer to worshiping God in a new and unique way (Liturgical Dance)

Bridal Shower Buzz

Sunday was Ann's surprise bridal shower! She had lots of fun. Congratulations to Ann who will be marrying Raphael Tirado de Puerto Rico! The cute couple will be married on May 20, 2007 in Puerto Rico so keep them in your prayers!

Dance Day Dedicated to Children

International Dance Day is April 29, 2007

"This year's Dance Day is dedicated to the children. The International Dance Council CID UNESCO, together with UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, fights for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper education forms the strongest foundation for a person's future. We believe that caring for children is the cornerstone of human progress. Our primary goal is to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child's path. Thus we advance the cause of humanity.

Dance is a basic component of personal and societal development. We recommend quality basic education in dance for all children with an emphasis on gender equality and eliminating disparities of all kinds. No child should be left without the opportunity to learn and to practice dance. Access to the art constitutes a right for every person, and children in particular. This right should be protected, in order to help meet their basic needs and reach their full potential. CID upholds dance instruction by qualified teachers at all levels of formal education, because dance constitutes a strong foundation for a person's well being."

Written by CID UNESCO

Teaching Children Latin Dance in Baltimore: Can you Help?

Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here.

Gardel’s Has A New Website!

Its time to check out Gardels' new website at www.gardels.com. They now have a sleek new design, updated information and more. Check out the new look and tell your friends to support the most gorgeous location for salsa on the east coast!

News Flash: DWG Salsa Cruise w/ Fun & Fitness

Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here.

New Photo Gallery Pictures Posted! Are you in them?

To see these photos click here.

Walking The Two-Way Street, The Forgiving Face of Salsa by Grace Badillo

Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here.

Come As You Are, The Welcoming Face of Salsa

An Interview with Grace Badillo

Read this interview by Mary White by clicking here.

Grace wants to hear what you have to say about her articles so write her after you read it to Grace@dancingwithgrace.com

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.  Things to do & Salsa Field Trip With Grace April 26th

DWG Organizing a Group of Students to go to Cafe PeJu on April 26th

Happy Hour 5-8 PM at Cafe PeJu &
Lessons with the one and only Eileen Torres 8-9 PM

Cafe PeJu (formally known as Juste Lounge) 4867 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814. It is located between Norfolk & Woodmont Aves. For more info, please call 301-718-9068 or visit their website www.justelounge.com. Grace is coordinating a group trip to this location to take a class with her good friend, Eileen Torres, a very well respected leader of salsa history and dance. Email Sue (Grace's assistant) if you want to go with Grace to this event! Sue@dancingwithgrace.com

April 1

LTM & Michelle Reyes Sunday Salsa Workshop & Social
Sunday, Classes 5:00 - 7:00pm
Open Dancing with DJ 7:00 - 10:00pm
For complete info: www.luvinthemambo.com

Dance Place Furia Flamenca
Furia Flamenca, under the direction of Estela Velez, brings the ferocity and passion of flamenco to the stage and transports audiences across the ocean to southern Spain through technically refined, emotionally explosive dancing. Providing a sumptuous feast for the eyes, ears and heart, the company's unique style combines the traditional gypsy with modern flamenco in perfect balance.
Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 members, students, teachers (PreK-12), professional artists & seniors; $7 for children 17 & under, click here to purchase tickets.

April 20

Victor Manuelle at the Tyson's Corner
Victor Manuelle will perform on Friday, April 20, 2007, at the Hilton Hotel, in Tyson's Corner, Virginia. For those that emailed us, and requested a refund, from the event where Elvis Crespo failed to appear and perform, discount tickets will be available for you, but they must be purchased on or before April 2, 2007. TICKETS: VIP-$90-includes dinner and the concert. There are only 200 VIP Tickets available. If you want a VIP Ticket, you should reserve it now. REGULAR Tickets: $40-The concert only, does not include the dinner. The tickets are in the process of being printed, if you want to reserve your ticket, before the tickets are printed, email you name and the number of ticket(s) you want to: Grindstonelaw@aol.com. We will not take reservations after Friday, March 23, 2007, when the tickets will be ready for you to purchase.

Desert Challenge Intercollegiate Dance Sport Championships
4/20/07 Sponsor: USA Dance of UNLV, Open to all colleges and universities, recognized by YCN of USA Dance
rebeldancesport@aol.com 702 895-3225 http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/ballroomdance.

April 21

Charity Black Tie Gala on Saturday night April 21st 2007
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore includes complimentary parking!!
Your evening will include:
 - A cocktail hour/Hors D'ourves/Carving Station
 - 3-course plated dinner
 - 2 complimentary premium drinks
 - Dancing to a 6-piece live band Mutual Fun
 - Cash bar
 - Silent auction 50/50 raffle
 - Prom photos
 - Photo Favors
 - Prom King and Queen/ FREE PARKING and more, more, more!!
ONLY $85 per person! (Black Tie Optional) Tickets are limited! 10% off tables of 10 A portion of the ticket is tax deductible To purchase your tickets contact mona@caringcommunities.org or call 1-866-227-4644. Personal check, Visa or Mastercard accepted.

April 26

Field Trip Organized by DWG to Cafe Peju (See above).

April 28

Salsa Tuesday's 3 Yr Anniversary!
Michelle Reyes proudly presents... The 3 Year Anniversary of Salsa Tuesdays at The Barking Dog on Tuesday, April 24th!! (And Yes! We're starting earlier & staying later for this one everybody!) We'll have FREE SALSA & BACHATA LESSONS, LIVE MUSIC by Sin Miedo, DJ's Mike "El Sonero" & Ali "El Oso Negro", PRIZE GIVE-AWAYS, Margaritas, Pina Coladas, and more to come! Please come help us celebrate the Anniversary of another salsa venue!! $15 cover, $10 cover if you RSVP with your full name to msreyes623@yahoo.com by April 23rd.
The Barking Dog 4723 Elm St. Bethesda, MD

April 29

DC Salsa Network Scholarship Fundraiser Sunday, April 29 at Cecilia's
The DC Salsa Network holds its major event to raise money for scholarships at Cecilia's on Sunday, April 29, 2007 from 5:00-11 pm. Live music, DJs and dance performances will be featured. In addition a "silent auction" featuring bidding for dates with salsa's "most eligible", dance lessons, DVDs , Salsa Compilation Collections, salsa lessons and more are part of the fun. Contact Eileen@salsacentro.com to donate services or auction items or to perform. Cecilia's Night Club 2619 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA

May3-7th

Miami Hustle and Salsa Competition in South Miami Beach
From May 3rd thru May 7th. Here's their website www.hustleandsalsa.com. One of our instructors, Niss Albaig will be going and coming back with new moves for all of us to learn! If you need help on the planning, email his Alex (Niss’ wife) at sasha21136@yahoo.com Thank you Sasha!

May 9

Susan Leiter and Club ONE Bring you Baltimore's First Beginner Salsa Dance Contest
300 East Saratoga - Baltimore, MD 21202
- MUST BE DANCING TWO YEARS OR LESS
- 1st; 2nd and 3rd Place winners
- Very strict rules so pay close attention!
For a complete list of rules and regulations go to www.alivewithdance.com
and go to EVENTS page. All beginners should consider dancing in this contest. It will be all about the dancing and not about tricks or choreography.
Must Pre Register before May 2.
For more info and to Pre Register: spleiter@aol.com

May 10-13

Easterns - Washington Dance Challenge
Hilton Dulles - Herndon, VA 1-800-Hiltons
Organizer(s)/Directors(s): Barry Durand
Pro-Am full UCWDC, plus Swing and Hustle
New This Year! Pro Am Ballroom - Smooth & Rhythm
Fri & Sat Evening Dances open to the public
durand5678@aol.com 201-939-4506 http://www.DanceEasterns.com

May 12

Inter-State Dancesport Challenge
Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner, VA
Organizer(s)/Directors(s): Rickey Geiger Robert Woods
American & International Style
Pro/Am - Amateur - Student/Student - Exhibitions - Scholarships!
rlwoods@ix.netcom.com 703-938-2709 http://www.inter-statedancesport.com

May 18-20

May 24-27

American Star Ball Championships
Parsippany Hilton Hotel
Parsippany - New Jersey
Organizer(s)/Directors(s): Pete Taylor
Professional Rising Star and Open
Pro/Am, Amateur, and Junior events
American Star All-Around Scholarship
amstarprod@aol.com 302-221-0311 http://amstar.accessdance.com/

Salsa Clubs and Dance Lessons

Salsa Uno @ ONE

Wednesdays at Club ONE (this is a NON SMOKING NIGHT)

Class: Wednesdays - 7:30 - 9:30pm - levels vary each week Open Dancing: 9:30pm - closing Cover: $5 Before 7:45pm/$7 after (19-20 year olds/$10 all night)

A review from a Salsa website: "...Club ONE is home to Baltimore's hottest and largest regular Salsa night. Guest DJs visit the club to play a musical collection of some of the finest Salsa with a touch of Bachata, Cha Cha and Merengue. There is plenty of room to dance with three available dance floors. Every week this club fills up with Salseros of all ages, ethnic and economic backgrounds and levels. There is simply no other place to be on Wednesdays in Baltimore...."

Grace's Review: Club One has a nice modern feel to it. There is a small hardwood floor but plenty of room to dance on other levels, although its tile but useable. Susan Leiter teaches each week and controls the floor with ease. Check out her new website at www.alivewithdance.com For info: spleiter@aol.com or go to www.onebaltimore.com

Boogaloo Thursdays at Red Maple

Red Maple 930 N Charles Street Baltimore, MD

DJs play you a mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cha Cha starting at 9:00pm having you dance until 2:00am

$5 cover after 10:00pm

Global appetizers served until midnight and the food is fabulous (reservations recommended)

Grace's Review: Although Red Maple has a small floor it is hardwood! They also have an area for smokers. The atmosphere is hip and classy. The management is wonderful and DJ Gustavo and Benny play throughout the evening. For complete info: 410-547-0149 or go to www.930redmaple.com

DanceInTime Teaches Rueda in the Baltimore/Washington Area

For nightclub classes check the website: www.danceintime.com/classes

Studio class schedule: Saturdays 11:30am-2:30pm:Madeira School 8328 Georgetown Pike Mc Lean, VA. Sundays 5:00-7:00pm at the Avalon Studio 15 Mellor Ave Catonsville, MD. No partner needed. Fees are $10/class.

The beautiful moves you learn in Salsa Rueda can also be used in Salsa.

6.  Dance Fitness Cruise with Dancing With Grace Productions

Prices From $789!

Schedule:
28-October Sunday- 5 p.m. Departure
29-October Monday, Cruising
30-October Tuesday, Kings Wharf, Bermuda
31-October Wednesday, Kings Wharf, Bermuda
01-November Thursday, Cruising
02-November Friday, Baltimore

The Average Temperature in October is 79 degrees during the day!

Ship Name: Grandeur Of The Seas
Departure Port: Baltimore, Maryland
Ports of Call: Baltimore, MD; Kings Wharf, Bermuda; Baltimore, MD
Departure Date: Oct 28, 2007

While best known for its shorts and golf courses, Bermuda has much more to Offer. And on a cruise vacation, you have the opportunity to see it all. Explore the underwater world or stroll along the historic streets of St. George. Relax on a pink-sand beach or swim in the sparkling turquoise waters. From sailing to shopping to sunbathing, the only thing you'll want in Bermuda is more time.

Come enjoy a Fitness Dance Cruise filled with Dancing & Socializing, Grace & Hugo Teaching Salsa, Bachata, Latin Aerobics! Enjoy water aerobics w/Jim from Fun & Fitness Travel Club! Purchasing Cruises with a charter group gives you your own private dance instructors & guide to the ship & its activities!

Call now to lock in the ultra-low rate of $789 for this cruise. To purchase, please call Cynthia at 800-955-9942 today! Mention that you love DancingWithGrace!" to get this special rate! For more details on the Fun & Fitness Travel Club visit their website at www.fun-fitness.com.

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 at Gardel’s April 28th & Dance Supplies

We are proud to offer quality dance shoes from the Elegance Shoe Company and Moon Light Dance Shoes. Check out our dance shoes at the DWG Store. If you have any questions about shoes please e-mail: DWGStore@dancingwithgrace.com.

Gardel’s Dance Shoe Sneakers Sale April 28, 2007 at 7-11 pm
"Dancing With Grace Special Offer"
REGUALAR price $60.00
Special sale = $5.00 OFF, for a Single pair $55.00
2 pairs for $100

Dee's Ballgowns, Latin Dresses, Custom made and Rental:
http://communities.msn.com/deescreations
10am-4pm, dmichaelcreations@verizon.net
31 Allegheny Avenue Suite #103 Towson, Maryland

REPEAT PERFORMANCE:
5050B Nicholson Lane Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-0800 danceduds@aol.com
http://www.repeatperformanceonline.com/
Shipments of new ballroom shoes arriving every week from more than a dozen companies. Competition, practice, rhythm/latin, smooth/standard, men, women, children. Also ladies practice apparel, all dance styles. Men's latin shirts arriving very soon

Hollywood Ballroom Dance Shoes at Discount Prices: Large Selection of "Glide" Dance Shoes.
Cushioned with poron and have steel shanks.
Women's sizes 4 to 13 N, M, W with Selection of heels 1 ½ " to 3 "
Men's sizes 5 to 15 N, M, W Regular, Valentino, Latin heels
http://www.hollywoodballroom.com 301 622 - 5494
Bobbie2@hollywoodballroom.com