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1. NEWS FLASH
Dancing With Grace receives the honor of being featured in Dancer Magazine
Dancing With Grace receives the honor of being featured in the famous "Dancer Magazine". The article is titled "Dancing With Grace To a Latin Beat". To read the article click on Dancer Magazine Article (PDF 2.2MB).
Thursday Whispers Classes Update
The classes are small 5-12 people each, where you can gain a lot of personal attention. The floor is incredible and we really want to build this location up but if you come at 10 on a night where people work early the next day you will be disappointed. If you aren't going to take the class at least try to be there by 9:15 so that the people who take the class will stay and dance okay?
Congratulations To Our DWG Student of The Month!
Mahzari Sulek gets the Bravo Award and Student of The Month Award For being such a wonderful and dedicated student of all the dances, including salsa and Bachata! Way to go Mahzari! Please read the side bar, Bravo Award to hear all about why Mahzari is Student of The Month!
Wondering Where Grace is On Saturdays?
Right now Grace and Hugo are teaching group classes every single Tuesday Night at the Promenade on a regular basis. Grace is at Whispers Thursday Evenings with Antonio and doing all day private lessons from 1-9 pm Fridays, Saturday Choreography trainings from 4-6 at Gardels and then she goes home and passes out from exhaustion to rest up for Hispanic Heritage Month which sends both Grace and Hugo to many corporate locations to do demonstrations, shows and lessons from Sept - Nov. She is still around but is promoting Gardels and staying at Whispers Thursday to make it grow since she loves the location so much and the classes are different, tailored to teach you how to dance to two different kinds of Latin Music. She hopes to see you at Whispers but remember come ealry and they will keep the music on longer.
Hugo's Birthday Party at Zanzibar-(Come on this Fieldtrip!)
September 12, 2007, For those of you who aren't on our fieldtrip email listing, you are all invited to celebrate Hugo's Birthday at Zanzibar in DC. Meet at The Promenade Parking Lot at 6:30 so we can all follow each other there and/or carpool. We will leave promptly at 6:45 pm. This location usually closes by 12:30 am so people leave a little early to get home and rest in time for work the next day. This is why we want to be there by 7:45. We can all leave by 11 and still get some rest! Cover is $10 before 10 pm and after. Jeans allowed tonight even though they make you sweat twice as much! EWWWY.
Ann & Antonio's Birthday Party
September 20, 20007, Ann and Antonio's party will be held at Whispers so be there by 9 to enjoy the festivities! Since its local (Glen Burnie) we won't be meeting at the Promenade to Carpool but if you live near The Promenade and wish to carpool with Grace and Hugo just email Grace at Grace@dancingwithgrace.com.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Susan Leiter who had a very successful event at Redwood Trust on August 25, 2007.
2. Men's Salsa Technique & Styling Workshop on October 6th
Hugo's Men Salsa Technique & Styling Workshop
It's that time gentlemen; time to brush up on your lead and body movement technique. Come join Hugo and participate in Men's Salsa Technique & Styling Workshop. Hugo's workshops are filled with a wealth of excellent technique and styling information. Not only he demonstrates each dance movement, but Hugo has the ability of breaking these movements down in an easy to follow step-by-step manner (a skill which only a few salsa instructors in the world seem to be capable of doing). Every dance movement is broken down according to the "On 1" timing. Styling moves are added once students have mastered the basic principles behind the step. Occasionally, some dance steps have more than one variation to them. When this is the case, Hugo or one of the other DWG instructors will execute these variations and let their students decide for themselves which version fits their style. Gentlemen, no worry's there will be enough ladies for you to dance with.
 IMPORTANT Note to Ladies: Ladies, if you are interested in attending this workshop you can do so for a minimum dance floor fee of $5 per hour. Even though this workshop is focused on men, ladies can take advantage of a lot of information and technique that is required for women including musicality, following, balance, and spinning in addition to the amount of practice you will get out of this class. Ladies will need to have experience dancing to medium-to-fast music and know the cross body lead with turn. To signup please email Hugo at hugo@dancingwithgrace.com.
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2007
Location: The Promenade Dance Sport Facility
2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21244
Time: 2-6 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 - Dancing to the Music (2-2:55 pm): Learn to not only dance to the beat, but to dance with the changes in the music. This workshop starts with a review of salsa music, timing, and finding the beat. It then will go deeper on explaining how to dance to the changes in the music. Many dancers dance the same way to every salsa and after a little while it is very noticeable. Learn how to dance different to different salsa songs, where the changes are in the music, and how to lead your partner during those changes.
Workshop #2 - Smooth Leading and Transitions (3-3:55 pm): Become a great salsa lead. Learn how to transition smoothly between every salsa dance movements.
Workshop #3 - Mastering the Use of Space on the Dance Floor (4-4:55 pm): Learn how master and utilize any amount of dance floor you have. This workshop teaches men how to lead their partner safely in a crowded dance floor as well as how to take advantage of the space available.
Workshop #4 - Spinning and Leading Double Turns (5-5:55 pm): We get many requests for a balance and spinning classes. This workshop covers the foundations of balance and spinning and provides you with ways to implement them while you're dancing. Additionally, it includes technique for leading (and following) double turns.
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.
3. Full Throttle Thursdays at Whispsers
Try this unique blend of lessons with Grace/Antonio every Thursday August - October.
Ever want to learn how to apply salsa moves to other dances? Well here is your chance. Learn a short pattern and how to apply it to Bachata, Cha-Cha or Merengue! You won't see this taught at any of our other venues. It is exclusive to Whispers.
Time:
8-8:25 Beginners
8:30-9:30 Intermediate Dance Camp
Cost:
$7 Beginners Class;
$10 Intermediate or $15 for Both!
Exceptional food and appetizers, ample FREE parking, clean bathrooms, gorgeous new floor, plenty of tables to sit down and enjoy pool tables and more! Phenomenal Bar, Staff & Management! Hip-Hip Hooray! 1 minute from the Marley Station Mall! From Baltimore County, I take Route 2 (Ritchie Highway) and get there in a flash! See you there!
Address:
Whispers
7954 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Phone: 410-768-3900
www.whispershows.com
Dress Code:
Casual wear, jeans allowed. No hats or sneakers.
For more information on Dancing With Grace Productions go to our website, www.dancingwithgrace.com. Email Grace anytime at grace@dancingwithgrace.com .
4. Tuesdays at the Promenade: Performance/Choreography Class
All Classes at the Promenade are $10 Each Unless Otherwise Stated
September 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 December 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.
October 2007 Schedule
- 7-8 p.m. - Cha-Cha Beginner Lessons w/ Grace's Favorite Pal, Dave Malek
- 8-9 p.m. - Cha-Cha Intermediate Improvers Lessons w/ Grace's Favorite Pal, Dave Malek
Performance Class is to meet every single week on Tuesday at 7 pm to practice together. Grace will expect to see great improvement in memorization and shadowing. The floor will cost you $5 per hour; don't forget to pay Cindy by putting the $ in one of the envelopes at the main desk.
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.
5. Gardel’s Friday & Saturday Schedules
Learn Salsa with the only Certified Salsa Instructors in the State of Maryland, DC, 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 depending on how many people are there. 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 $10.00 PER PERSON PER CLASS AND ARE USUALLY HELD ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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 - 9:55 pm: Learn a move from Grace and Hugo's Salsa Instructional DVD
- Intermediate/Advanced Patterns 9 -9:55 pm: Learn a move from Grace and Hugo's Salsa Instructional DVD. 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. 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!
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.
6. 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
September 12 - Hugo's Birthday Celebration at Zanzibar in DC.
Lets all go to Zanzibar on Wednesday September 12th to celebrate Hugo's 36th Birthday and to enjoy the sounds of Latin Band Sin Miedo whose songs are featured on our Salsa Instructional DVD's.
Meet at The Promenade Parking Lot at 6:30 so we can all follow each other there and/or carpool. We will leave promptly at 6:45 pm. This location usually closes by 1 and people start leaving by 11:30. We hope that you join us on our field trip to celebrate my wonderful husband Hugo!
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
September 1
Oscar's Production Presents Gilberto Santa Rosa in Concert:
Oscar's Production presents El Caballero de la Salsa , Gilberto Santa Rosa at DAR Constitution Hall Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 9:00 pm. Tickets available at Ticketmaster: 703-573-SEAT; 202-397-SEAT; 410-547-SEAT For complete info: 703-750-9277 or www.oscarsproduction.com.
September 9
Special Sunday Afternoon Salsa Sept. 9 with La Leyenda at Calvert House in Riverdale
On Sunday, September 9th, 3-7pm, Orquesta La Leyenda and The Calvert House Inn will host an afternoon of Latin dancing. $10 Cover at the door. Latin dance instruction is provided by Eileen at 3pm. Live music for dancing from 4pm until 7pm is provided by Orq. La Leyenda, rapidly becoming known as one of the area's top Latin dance bands. If you enjoy not only Salsa and Merengue, but Mambo, Cha-cha-chá and Rumba, this is the perfect spot for you on a Sunday Afternoon. The Calvert House Inn is located at 6311 Baltimore Avenue (US Rte 1) in Riverdale MD, 1/2 block South of East-West Highway (MD Rte 410). There is ample parking behind the restaurant. This elegant restaurant offers a fine cuisine of seafood, steaks, pasta and salads, plus light fare, desserts and drinks. If you would like to reserve a table for your party for dining, please call (301) 864-5220.
September 12
Hugo's Birthday Celebration at Zanzibar in DC.
Lets all go to Zanzibar on Wednesday September 12th to celebrate Hugo's 36th Birthday and to enjoy the sounds of Latin Band Sin Miedo whose songs are featured on our Salsa Instructional DVD's.
Meet at The Promenade Parking Lot at 6:30 so we can all follow each other there and/or carpool. We will leave promptly at 6:45 pm. This location usually closes by 1 and people start leaving by 11:30. We hope that you join us on our field trip to celebrate my wonderful husband Hugo!
September 13
The Hispanic Apostolate will host the Apostolado Hispanic Benefit at Camden Yards for the Orioles vs. Los Angeles Game In Baltimore City. For Additional Information call 410-522-2668
September 15
Month Long Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Port Discovery- The Children's Museum- With October 6 as a free Fall Event.
September 18
The Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd Street Baltimore Maryland, Presents from 6-8 pm, on the History of Hispanic Jews in the Americas.
October 4
The Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host The Hispanic heritage Golf Classic at the Woodlands Golf Course, 2309 Ridge Road, Woodlawn, MD 21244. Registration begins at 9 am and tee off at 11 am. To sponsor or attend, please contact William Mendoza at 443-622-6181.
October 5
Noche Latina at the National Aquarium from 5-9 pm where Grace and Hugo will teach a lesson together in celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 5
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez at the Verizon Center, check it out at http://www.ticketmaster.com/
October 6-7
EBLO will host the National Hispanic Heritage Month at La Plaza Hispana at the 41st Annual Fells Point Fun Festival.
Sunday Afternoons
Mambo/Salsa Live Music with Orquesta La Leyenda at The Calvert House Inns:
La Leyenda and The Calvert House Inn are excited to bring Latin Dance to Prince Georges County beginning August. La Leyenda's big band plays the repertoire of the old-school Latin Big Bands like Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez and Machito. Salsa instruction is from 3-4pm & live music 4-7pm.
The Calvert House Inn is located at 6211 Baltimore Blvd, Riverdale, MD 20737, 1/2 block South of East-West Highway. Call (301) 864-5220 for Dining Reservations. Cover $10.00.
Monday Nights
Beginner Salsa 7:30pm/ Intermediate Salsa 8:30pm with Hector "Toti" Chavez
Ocean Drive 11230 Grandview Ave. Wheaton, MD
$10 cover with lessons, $5 after 9pm
Thursday Nights In Virginia
Jeri Dembrak is teaching at Cecilia's Night Club
2619 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA.
This is the 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
Weekend Classes: Rueda/Salsa at The Avalon:
1. Saturdays 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Madeira School; 8328 Georgetown Pike; Mc Lean, VA.
2. Sundays 5 to 7 PM at the Avalon Studio; 15 Mellor Ave; Catonsville, MD. Occasionally a party replaces this class at the exact same time---check details at: http://danceintime.com/classes.html
No partner is needed; classes are drop in and are welcoming to newcomers. This dance builds team spirit as you trade partners and dance with everyone!! For more details, summer/holiday schedules, etc., call Barb 301-9806043 or visit http://danceintime.com/classes.htm Cost is $10/class, except the CP class which is $7..
7. 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.
8. Testimonials
Grace, I don't think I've said this yet, but I can't thank you, Hugo, and the other instructors enough for what you have done for me. I have grown up again and found a life-long love in salsa. I never thought I could call myself a SALSA WARRIOR (lol), but I am proud to be one.
Thanks again! Take care and God Bless,
M.D., Salsa Warrior!
To send Grace a Testimonial about your experience with Dancing With Grace email us at ContactUS@dancingwithgrace.com
9. Good Deeds
Grace and Hugo's Choice For Good Deeds of the Month are for those who consider marriage to be a sacred and wonderful institution that should be promoted and protected. When Hugo asked me to marry him I asked him "what are we going to do to avoid divorce?" Since so many people divorce, I wanted to know what we would do to not be a statistic! We found a wonderful ministry named "Family Life" who teach thousands of couples and families how to have a happy marriage by teaching couples what love is, how to communicate with each other with respect and how to deal with marriage and children at the same time! Since we have been married we have attended 3 of these workshops and believe every single couple should minister to their spirits and marriage through Family Life. They taught us so much and remarried us at the end! We have been married a total of 3 times already! Ha ha! To donate to this wonderful group that makes a difference in the lives of so many American families go to www.familylife.com or just plan to take the workshop yourselves! It's worth every penny!
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