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1. Grace's Dance Technique & Styling Workshop Saturday, July 28th.
Dance Technique & Styling Workshop
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Location: The Promenade Dance Sport Facility
2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21244
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Cost:
Pay Online: $20 each workshop or $70 for All Four Workshops.
Pay at the Door: $25 each workshop or $90 for All Four Workshops
Since your place will be reserved no refunds will be given.
Workshop #1 - Balance and Spinning Workshop 1-1:55 pm: Grace has gotten many requests for a repeat of this workshop; In this workshop you will understand the bodies systems that help with balance. Learn how to finally use your foot to your advantage when you spin. This workshop has benefited countless students who have vertigo problems and nausea when spinning so come and try it! All Dancers and Styles Welcome: This is not only for salsa students.
Workshop #2 - Infinity Shoulders Workshop: 2-2:55 pm: Learn how to use your ribcage, core and shoulders in dance. Whatever dance you prefer to do this workshop can help you look feminine and beautiful in your shoulder movement in any dance; All Dancers and Styles Welcome!
Workshop #3 - Salsa Cross-body Lead Arm & Finger Styling: 3-3:55 pm: Learn how to get your arms out of the way and use your arms and fingers while dancing. This class will help you get more comfortable with movement and help you never knock your partner in the face again! (You Must know how to do a cross body lead with a turn to take this workshop)
Workshop #4 - Salsa Taps, Kicks & Slides: 4-4:55 pm: Learn when you can tap your foot, kick your foot/leg out or slide into your partner for a lovely footwork accent. This class can really give you uniqueness to your dancing. Take what you learn and make it your own!
Click on button below to signup and purchase this workshop:
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 Promenade Dancesport Facility where Cindy has many shoes in stock or the DWG Store to see if you find something you like. 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 pair you should buy first and how to take care of them! Purchase our Salsa Videos.
Email from Grace's Last Workshop!
Dear Grace,
Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you and compliment you on the workshop Saturday.
I thought you explained and demonstrated things wonderfully. I also read the Workshop Notes and was impressed with the exercises suggested and the clarity and succinctness your summary of the essence of dance, movement, and balance.
Balance exercise #2 reminded me of an asana we do in Yoga called appropriately the "balancing pose" which is designed to improve balance. I'm confident that with practice my ability to spin and dance "gracefully" will be greatly improved now that I understand the Why and How.
Sincerely,
B
2. Tuesdays at the Promenade: Performance/Choreography Class
All Classes at the Promenade are $10 Each Unless Otherwise Stated
July 2007 Schedule
- 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!
- 7-8 p.m. Performance Class: Learn a DWG Intermediate Advanced Salsa choreography. This class will continue through October 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 for charity! Have fun and do a good deed for others! $10 each
- 8-9 p.m. 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 p.m. Combination Class: Feel like moving? Take our combination class that will help you understand the secrets to keeping your partner close during your dance together. FYI: You must know a cross body lead with a turn and how to lead it to take this class. Intermediate/Advance 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 online 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 pair you should buy first and how to take care of them! Purchase our Salsa Videos.
Directions:
Promenade Dance Sport Facility is located at 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive. For directions and more information click here.
3. Dinner & Dancing at Red Maple
Want to introduce your friends to Salsa & Latin Dance? Then take them out for a night of dinner & dancing at Red Maple. The Salsa lesson is at 8:30 pm for $10. Arrive at 7:15 pm and pay $20/person for dinner & lesson. Dinner reservations are recommended. Instructors teaching on various days will be Grace or a DWG team member, Susan, Dwight or Benny. Schedules for July are as follows:
July 5th: Rowan Job-Julian (Dancing With Grace)
July 12th: Benny Bogtong (Red Maple Resident Instructor)
July 19th: Susan Leiter (Salsa Uno @ Club One)
July 26th: Ann Matz (Dancing With Grace)
Red Maple is located at 930 North Charles Street in Mt Vernon Baltimore. For more information go to their website at www.930redmaple.com or call 410-547-0149.
4. Gardel’s Friday & Saturday Schedules
Learn Salsa with the only Certified Salsa Instructors in the State of Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, SC, NC, DE & GA!
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 and 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 only till 11PM or 12 AM on Fridays. This time frame is sometimes extended if the group gets large enough.
NOTE: If you would like to have a party and/or bring a group to a lesson, then 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
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Salsa Beginners 8-9 pm: Learn the basics so that you can have a great foundation and dance with anyone!
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Beginner Salsa-Beginner Intermediate 9 - 9:55 pm: A little harder but lots more fun for the beginners; learn a small combination.
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Intermediate/Advanced Patterns 9 -9:55 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 or 3RD 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.
5. New Salsa Classes on Water at The Jetty's Tiki Bar!
Come and enjoy a drink on the water every Wednesday this summer at the Jetty's Restaurant & Tiki Bar (6 miles over the bay bridge)! Grace will be teaching every Wednesday in July and Rowan will be teaching in August! This location is directly on the water. Very casual/jean friendly and a perfect place to wear your salsa sneakers/jazz sneakers or slippers. This floor is a deck not a hard wood dance floor.
Have any friends on the Eastern Shore? Send them to the Jetty's Restaurant & Tiki Bar!
July 2007 Schedule - Customer Apprecation Month
** FREE LESSONS **
- 8:00 - 8:45 p.m. Beginner-Intermediate Salsa
- 9:00 - 9:45 p.m. Dance Moves/Bachata & More
August 2007 Schedule - To Be Announced
Directions:
Jetty’s Restaurant and Tiki Bar located at 201 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville, MD 21638 (just 6 miles over the Bay Bridge). For more information on the location call 410.827.4959 or visit their website at www.jettydockbar.com.
6. News Flash/Articles
Chinquapin Middle School Recital A Complete Success!
WBAL-TV 11 was on site when the Latin Dance Team of Chinquapin Middle School came out to show their stuff! From January-June of 2007 a group of children from Chinquapin auditioned to be on DWG's Latin Dance Team. They showed great heart and determination and did a merengue-threesome routine where 1 boy danced with two girls at once and a Bachata solo routine. It really changed these kids perspectives on finding the joy in life no matter what you may be going through.
Checkout the article titled "Classrooms in Motion at Chinquapin Middle School".
To read the press release click here.
To see pictures taken during the Chinquapin Recital go to our Photo Gallery.
Congratulations to Matthew Dean Student of the Month!
Matthew Dean has been dancing salsa and really working hard at improving his social dance skills along with learning a salsa choreography every Tuesday night at www.mddancesport.com A truly sweet, funny and kind gentleman we chose Matthew because he embodies the spirit we hope all of our students strive for. Congratulations Matthew!
Sincerely,
Grace, Hugo & The DWG Team.
The Use of Constructive Criticism in Dance Education
Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here.
Walking The Two-Way Street, The Forgiving Face of Salsa
Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here.
Come As You Are, The Welcoming Face of Salsa
Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here.
Grace wants to hear what you have to say about her articles, so send your comments to Grace@dancingwithgrace.com
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.
7. Things to do & Salsa Field Trip With Grace and/or DWG Team
Field Trips
Check it out! DWG is launching the first ever "DWG Field Trip Advisor" to update you with the latest and greatest excursions around town and out of town. While the Current Newsletter and Club Reviews give you the big picture, you'll want to visit this page regularly to check out the upcoming DWG excursions. Right here is where we will tell you how to find out where Grace and the DWG team are going and what we are doing. Since we do not wish to fill up your inboxes with unwanted messages, the only way to receive Field Trip updates is to sign up here. Depending on the destination, we may end up at a casino, a Broadway musical, dance competitions, a concert, the hottest night clubs or even the beach. Depending on the destination, we may end up in Atlantic City, NY to a broadway musical, competitions, a concert, the hottest night clubs or even the beach. Who knows!? Spread the word and let's get this thing rockin'! Click here to see the current events, proposed events, and past events.
Upcoming Field Trips
October 28 - November 2, 2007 - Fun and Fitness Salsa Cruise
Join Grace and the DWG team on this exciting cruise. Download the 1 MB flyer for details!
Things to do
June 30 - July 4
Independence Day Ball Dance Camp:
100 workshops plus private lessons, lectures and social dances at the Hilton Crystal City Hotel, close to Reagan National Airport 50 off parking for attendees Crystal City is on the Blue and the Yellow Metro lines.
World Class Dance Instructors include:
Ron Bennett, Todd Borzych, Dan Calloway, Glenis Dee Creger, Wendi Davies, Victor Fung, Jean-Marc Genereux, Victor Kanevsky, Jennifer McCalla, Anna Mikhed, Lydia Petrigova, Igor and Polina Pilipenchuk, Frank Regan, Karina Smirnoff, Glenn Weiss
For more information call 888-829-2123 or go to www.IndependenceDayBall.com.
July 18, 2007
La Romana's performance at Zanzibar: La Romana Postponed until Jul y 18 at Zanzíbar. La Romana's performance at Zanzibar has been rescheduled for July 18, 2007..
July 19 - July 22
Virginia State Ballroom Championships: Virginia State Ballroom Championships will be held at the Hyatt Regency - Reston Va. Town Center. Organizers - Rosendo Fumero and Kathryn Schaffer. For more information send email to VirginiaState@aol.com or go to: http://www.dancesportchampionships.com.
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July 21, 2007
El Gran Combo at The Hilton at Tyson's Corner: Oscars Production proudly presents El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Saturday, July 21, 2007 at The Hilton at Tyson's Corner-7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, A 22102. For more info call 703 750-9277 or go to http://www.oscarsproduction.com/.
July 21, 2007
Singles Profiles Party At Gardels Supper Club: What is a profile singles dinner? After you purchase your ticket, you will receive a questionnaire in the order confirmation that is emailed to you, where you can answer a few questions about yourself (e.g., where you grew up, your occupation, religion, age, etc.), as well as some questions as to what you are looking for in a person of the opposite sex. Please fill out this questionnaire and email it back to us. Our team will assess your survey and place you at the table whose interests and personality best match yours. Who knows ... at your table could be your future Mr. or Mrs. you never knew existed in Baltimore. We have had many marriages from our prior profile dinners.
They will set you up at a table of people who have similar interests and then for dessert a table of "opposites attract". For more details go to their website www.prosinthecity.com Price: $45.00
To order, please use our secure server at www.prosinthecity.com/index.cfm?action=tickets or call 202-686-5990. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover
Salsa Clubs and Dance Lessons
July 4, 2007: Salsa Uno is Closed
SALSA UNO @ ONE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE 4TH OF JULY DUE TO A PRIVATE PARTY! Salsa Uno will reopen on Wednesday, July 11. All July 4th events will get posted on the events page at www.alivewithdance.com.
Thursdays at Cecilia's Night Club
2619 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA.
- salsa lessons by Jeri (Happy belated b-day Jeri),
- only venue with a live band after classes,
- beginners at 7:30pm, intermediate at 8:45pm,
- Sin Miedo at 10:15pm for $10!
- Ladies are in demand--lots of great guys!
eMail Jeri at thesalsanews@aol.com
DanceInTime Teaches Salsa Rueda in the Washington area at several locations
1. Saturdays 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Madeira School Gymnasium; 8328 Georgetown Pike; Mc Lean, VA.
2. Sundays 5 to 7 PM at the Avalon Studio; 15 Mellor Ave; Catonsville, MD.
3. Tuesdays from July 10 till late summer (check website) from 5 to 7 PM at Hope Lutheran Church; 4201 Guilford Drive; College Park, MD (south edge of the U of MD campus).
No partner needed-- classes are welcoming to newcomers. Weekend classes cost $10 and College Park class is $7. For review or preview of Salsa moves, go to http://danceintime.com/instructionalvideos.htm for video instruction right on your computer! . For nightclub classes, workshops, etc. check out: www.danceintime.com/classes.htm.
Auditions
Samba Dancers Wanted - Baltimore
Talented, experienced, outgoing and reliable Samba/Latin dancers wanted to staff weekly event promotions from July-October. Candidates must be 21+ and willing to perform in upscale lounges and nightclubs. These are professional positions that will require candidates to wear provided costumes. Please contact 410.693.4613 or rachaelrose@comcast.net for more information. Thank you!
Male Modern Dancers Wanted - Baltimore
Stacy Tytler is looking for male modern dancers for a performance at the Patterson in Baltimore on November 2nd. There will be a small performance stipend and rehearsals would start in July. Please send e-mail staceytytler@yahoo.com your resume and times that you would be available to rehearse.
Hip Hop and Tap Teachers Wanted - Marriottsville
Studio Dans, a spacious, state-of-the-art studio newly located in Marriottsville (20 minutes from Baltimore), is looking for hip hop and tap teachers for the 2007-08 dance year. Contact Dana Keane at 401/442-0226 or send an email to studiodans@verizon.net. For info, visit their website www.studiodans.com
8. Dance Fitness Cruise with Dancing With Grace Productions
Prices From $999!
Schedule:
28-October Sunday, Baltimore 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
Need a roommate? Call Cynthia! 1-800-955-9942; 4 of our students need roommates. Come meet them in class! Ask Cynthia who they are. On the last cruise several students shared rooms with others and have since been great friends!
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 yoga and more! Purchasing Cruises with a charter group gives you your own private dance instructors & guide to the ship & its activities! Classes are given on sea voyage days only since we will be on the island for a few days. No Cliques Welcome! We come to dance, have fun and be merry! Come one, Come all.
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Call now to lock in the ultra-low rate of $999 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.
9. 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 orthopedic 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 located at 1005 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 * (888) 93-ALL PT (932-5578) business * (301) 552-0011 fax * www.ALLTherapy.net.
10. Testimonials
Salsa has shown me how to have a good time and have fun while I'm on the dance floor...but, you Grace, have instilled confidence in me while I'm having fun. I had started with the beginners class back in March (and I had never ever danced anything before, never even been on a dance floor) and then about 2 months later when I took my first intermediate with you, I remember the first thing you commented on was the top that I was wearing, and I had been thinking the same thing about yours. You have such a warm welcoming personality that I wish to learn more than just dancing from you. I look forward to the salsa cruise, its going to be a blast!
Urfa
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On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you for all the hard work you put-in teaching my daughter. Ashley really enjoyed learning from you; she was able to learn a different culture and experience a beautiful change. She admires you and we appreciate you for that. I pray you have continued success in all that you do. Again, I would just like to say thanks.
Gregg Banks
888-388-0517
OperaxionCPR
www.reddlerbanks.com
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Hi Grace,
Thank you very much for your individual lessons. I came to you with no experience whatsoever, and left with a set of moves I could use. As you know I was scared silly about dancing at my wedding (my now wife is Panamanian and just about everyone there was Latino and a connoisseur of dancing). When that beautiful song we chose started, I forgot everyone else was there. After a cross body lead and a couple of turns, I could hear some enthusiasm from the crowd and I felt pretty good. I am glad to have been able to enjoy that day with my new family and I look forward to learning more for my new wife.
Tony
To send Grace a Testimonial about your experience with Dancing With Grace email her or sue at grace@dancingwithgrace.com or sue@dancingwithgrace.com
11. Good Deeds
Global Information
GAD Scholarship Raffle
Help an Ecuadorian girl finish high school...
Peace Corps Ecuador Gender and Development Committee
Causes - Fundraiser
By , July 17, 2007
Contact Info Email: gad_ecuador@yahoo.com
Please donate to our annual raffle to raise money to fund scholarships for Ecuadorian girls. The financial assistance that we provide for these young women is vitally needed: a mere 56% of Ecuadorian women receive their high school degree. Each ticket you purchase also gives you a chance to win a roundtrip ticket to Ecuador and other prizes. Each ticket costs only $1.50. If you buy 100 tickets, you will automatically sponsor a woman's education for a full year and become a member of the GAD 100-Club, receiving a photograph and information regarding the young woman whom you are sponsoring.
For more information and to donate (until July 17th), log on to http://www.friendsofecuador.org/index.php?tg=articles&topics=23.
Support Arts Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to shortly begin floor consideration of the FY 2008 Interior appropriations bill. As you might have read in Arts Action Alerts in the past few weeks, this bill includes an historic $35 million increase for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This increase will bring the NEA budget to $160 million and will provide new funding for the grants to state and local organizations, Challenge America, and American Masterpieces programs. This directly affects Maryland!
We ask that you take just two minutes to visit our Americans for the Arts E-Advocacy Center to contact your Members of Congress and ask them to support this funding by voting to approve this bill, and oppose any efforts to reduce this support for the NEA. With a few clicks, you can send a customizable message to your Representative and Senators. Just go to:
http://capwiz.com/artsusa/issues/alert/?alertid=9884231&type=co.
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