Topics:

1. NEWS FLASH: Scoop of the Month X2, Niss and Grace in New Book, Hottest Salsa Magazine called The Scene Magazine publishes next issue! SALSA-NOW.NET Rooftop Party, Models Wanted: Model Career Expo.
2. New Dancing With Grace Tampa, Florida Group Lesson Schedule
3. Tuesdays Salsa Lessons in Baltimore Maryland by Salsa-Now
4. Workshop Listings/Sessions September 15th, Tuesday Evening Core Body Movement & Footwork Classes by Grace.
5. DWG Accomplishments in The Mid-Atlantic Region
6. Is Dancing A Sin?
7. Tampa Area Salsa Schools/Businesses: Try us all out!
8. Going Down Memory Lane: Pictures of the last 10 years of Salsa in Baltimore.

1. NEWS FLASH

Scoop of the Month:

We (Grace and Hugo) have been living in Clearwater while our new home was being built and as we continue with our transition from Baltimore to the Tampa area. It has not been as smooth as we expected; lots of boxes, paperwork and inspections. We are very happy to have been able to sell our house in Baltimore and finally after a lot of headaches finally closing on our new home on September 30th. Because of this transition, the release of our monthly newsletters have been impacted. We appreciate your patience during these months as we continue transitioning. Moving isn’t as easy as we remembered! We will be moving in to our new home during the next few months since I (Grace) am still on tour. Here is a picture of our new home. Thank You God For Our New Home!

Baltimore Salsa Community Memory Album

You have to check out this amazing Baltimore Salsa Community Memory Album that our loving friend Rolando Valenzuela put together. It is awesome!!!! It includes pictures from Dancing With Grace staff, students, and friends since the year 2001!!! You can go to http://www.blurb.com/books/674090 and flip the pages like a real album. Check it out and see if you appear in the album. Enjoy...

Niss & DWG Featured in a New Book called "Maggie in Paradise" by Patricia Rushing

Checkout the book titled Maggie in Paradise by one our very talented students, Patricia Rushing. Our instructor Niss is featured and Dancing With Grace is also featured in her writings. The book is available online for purchase in paperback or for download. For more details click here.

Author: Patricia Rushings Description: I am Maggie Vee, a detective with the gift of knowing - not with everything. But it sure comes in handy when I am on a case and need some help solving it. I'm just lucky, I guess. I go with my gut instinct, with a little help from my dreams. Keywords: mystery, love, psychic Listed in: Mystery & Crime

Hottest Salsa Magazine Called "The Scene Magazine" Will be Publishing Their Next Issue in November of 2009!

Editor Lorenzo Haire has done it again! The Scene Magazine is officially on the map as being the hottest Salsa/Mambo magazine that has ever been in print! Grace writes an ettiquette column for this magazine. Check it out! www.thescenemagdc.com. To support the Magazine get yourself a subscription!

Mari Luna Rooftop Salsa Party 

SalsaNow presents an encore event on Sunday, October 4th. Our first party at Mari Luna Latin Grill was over the top ... the rooftop.  The night of dancing was superb last time and got rave reviews. Join us for another night of dancing in the moonlight at Rooftop Salsa Party - Take 2.

Come for the Beginner Lesson at 6pm followed by dancing on real dance floors layed out on the rooftop from 7 - 11 pm. In between dances, you can cool off with a refreshing drink from the rooftop bar. Indulge yourself in one of Mari Luna's authentic and absolutely delicious Latin dishes.

Mari Luna is located at 1010 Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. There is ample parking in front or around the restaurant. Should the weather not cooperate, the rain date is October 11th. Check back here for status update that will be posted by 2pm on the day of the event.

2009 Actor / Model Career Expo Mid-Atlantic Region 10/4/2009

What: Convention
Host: Eventacular / Lisa Scott / Brian Dragonuk Start Time: Sunday, October 4 at 12:00pm End Time: Sunday, October 4 at 12-5:00pm
2009 Actor / Model Career Expo Mid-Atlantic Region 10/4/2009 Covering the Mid-Atlantic States (PA, NJ, DE, MD, DC, & VA)

Where: Crowne Plaza Baltimore
www.crowneplaza.com
2004 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093

This year's event will host more than 70 job resources for actors, models and other industry titles. The resources include the top regional casting directors, agencies, pageants, authors, photographers, speakers, indie film companies, trade groups, aesthetic companies and other employment agencies for actors, like hospital simulators and period reenactments etc. Bring your headshots/resumes and get a jump start on your career with the top area professionals and also network with your industry peers.

The fee to attend is $20.00. (Cash only No Checks or Credit Cards).
Pay at the Door Only - Arrive Early

Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to The Make-A-Wish FoundationR of the Mid Atlantic, Inc. For additional information about the Foundation, please visit www.midatlantic.wish.org.

The first 250 people will receive free Actor Model Resource CD's. For information on this wonderful event please go to www.macareerexpo.com

 2.  New Tampa Florida Group Lesson Schedule

All Classes at Salsamania on Fridays are $10 Each Unless Otherwise Stated

 3. Tuesdays Salsa Lessons in Baltimore Maryland by Salsa-Now

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

Salsa Lessons with SalsaNow!

7:00pm Salsa Lessons - Beginner I

7:00pm Salsa Lessons - Beginner II-III

8:00pm Salsa Lessons - Intermediate/Advanced

Meet the SalsaNow Team
SalsaNow was formed by friends who share a common passion for Salsa and an equal passion for sharing Salsa with others. Alexandra, Niss, Georganne and Mike are very active in the Baltimore Salsa community as organizers, instructors and  ambassadors of dance. 

“We are committed to supporting our community through professional salsa instruction, fellowship and camaraderie. We hope to see you at one of our classes or out on the town.”

For more details, please got to www.Salsa-Now.net

 4. Workshop Listings/Sessions

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 pricey 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. DWG Accomplishments inThe Mid-Atlantic

2009 DWG Clients/Accomplishments

• Nominated for Women of Salsa Award 2009, by Eileen Torres, Salsa Historian of www.salsacentro.com
• Philadelphia Salsa Congress Instructor and Vendor
• Bachata Salsa Congress Instructor and Vendor
• Belly Dance Nationals Judge, Instructor, & Vendor
• DC Salsa Congress Vendor
• Salsafest (Philadelphia, Vendor and Backup Instructor)
• Made the Cover of Fiesta Magazine
• Columnist Writer for The Scene Magazine
• The opening of The Ark, 18,000 sq foot Salsa Night Club
• The release of our Spanish Instructional DVDs.
• Vending & Teaching at Congresses all over the east coast.
• Dance for the Cure Chair, Towson Cultural Arts Center
• Salsa For A Reason V to benefit Hands Across the Americas
• The Park School
• The Girl Scouts
• The Salsa Room
• The Promenade Dance Sport Facility
• Instructor For The Baltimore Salsa Meet Up
• Instructor For The DC Meet Up
• Instructor For The South Central PA Meet Up
• Instructor For the VA Salsa Meet Up
• Instructor For the Bachata Meet Up
• Prince Georges County Public School
• Writer for The Latin Opinion Newspaper
• Writer for www.dancingwithgrace.com

2008 DWG Clients/Accomplishments

• Art Scape 2008
• Dance For the Cure at Towson University
• Judge for World Salsa Championship Preliminaries, Philadelphia Salsa Congress
• The National Blacks In Wax Museum Release of Patty Labelle Statue (Latin Dance Opening Tribute Number )
• DC Salsa Congress & Philadelphia Salsa Congress Vendor
• Release of DWG T-Shirt Line
• The creation of Dancing w/Grace Non Profit Organization to fund orphanages & save children from being sold into sexual slavery!
• Dancing w/Grace Fun & Fitness Cruise to Puerto Rico November 1-9th, 2008.
• Salsa For A Reason Fundraiser I, II, III raising $ for the poor, needy and sick.
• Johns Hopkins University Dance Lessons
• University of Maryland Festival
• National Aquarium International Festival
• Multicultural Festival
• Salsapolkalooza Bilingual Festival
• Belly Dance Spinning Technique Workshops
• PA Salsa Meet Up Workshops
• Spinning Workshop, Salsabor Studio in Pennsylvania
• Andrews Air force Base Diversity Day
• Bolling Air force Base Diversity Day

• Columbia Senior Center Dance Sessions
• Bachata Workshops
• St. Vincent De Paul Dance Event
• YWCA Homeless Shelter Dance Christmas Party, Puppet Show & Lessons for Families at the shelter w/our students!
• Orphanage in Puerto Rico (Provided Christmas Tree, Gifts, Supplies for 1 year).
• Maryvale Preparatory School Choreography
• Baltimore Talent Development High School
• Diversity Day, Medicare/Medicaid
• Social Security Administration
• Chair for the Hispanic Youth Symposium 2008
• Countless Repeat Dance Clients from 2007/Private Dance Events.
• Writer for Expresión Magazine
• Writer for Latin Opinion Newspaper
• Writer for www.salsasabios.com, www.dancingwithgrace.com, www.salsawithgrace.com, & www.senbaltimore.com

Other DWG Accomplishments Throughout the Years

• January 9 Night Salsa/Dance Fitness Cruise to the Caribbean.
• Hosted the famous Orchestra Ocho y Mas at Gardels Supper Club.
• Spanish Salsa w/Grace Beginner & Intermediate Instructional Dance DVD Release December 2007.
• Chinquapin Middle School Recital (Underprivileged middle school students)
• WBAL-TV 11 Story on the Children of Chinquapin Middle School Dancing Salsa and Bachata (Two 3 MINUTE SEGMENTS)
• FOX 45 News Story on Dancing Salsa in Baltimore.
• OVER 1500 HOURS OF PRIVATE LESSONS
• OVER 1500 HOURS OF WEEKLY GROUP LESSONS AT THE PROMENADE DANCE SPORT FACILTY, GARDELS SUPPER CLUB, THE JETTY DOCKBAR, & WHISPERS & OTHER LOCATIONS
• Creative Alliance Festival
• Salsapolkalooza Event/Festival Bilingual Lessons
• Catonsville Community College Hispanic Heritage Event
• The National Aquarium Hispanic Heritage Celebration
• October 2007 Dance Cruise to Bermuda w/our students!Release of the Salsa With Grace English DVD Instructional Video
• Countless charitable dance services; fundraisers, helping feed orphans & the poor.

• Classes for underprivileged children who went from D’s & F’s to getting A’s after Dancing With Grace!
• Choreography Coaching for Champion Dancers.
• Mentoring of students to become performers & dance instructors.
• The blessing of teaching all of our students and filling their lives w/joy.

 6. Is Dancing A Sin?

Have you ever wondered if dance is a sin? Many of us have been taught about God (the creator of Heaven & Earth). What does He say about Dance? To read Grace's article, "Is Dancing A Sin" click here:

Grace would love to know your opinion. Email her at grace@dancingwithgrace.com

Check out the last email I received about this article:

Hi Grace-

I loved your article on dancing.   I grew up being told it was a sin…so I was prohibited from dancing.   So guess what I wanted to do most of my life?  Yep!

BTW…Is there a sinful form of dancing?…of course.   And there is a sinful form of eating, driving cars, watching TV, recreating, etc.

I loved your take on the issue.   Thanks for sharing what you’ve learned and experienced.

As a Baptist Minister, and Christian radio Talk show host I now enjoy dancing with my wife…and I DON’T CARE anymore what the legalists say.

Neil
PS  I’m not much of a dancer…but it’s fun, and I hate the fact that the enemy tried to steal it from God’s people.  Well, I am committed to taking it back! 

 7. Tampa Area Salsa Schools/Businesses: Try Us All Out!

Dancing With Grace will be listing all the salsa schools and companies in the Tampa/Clearwater area. DWG hasn't had the chance to met everyone yet! If you have a salsa school or company, please let us know and we will add your school or group to the list to inspire unity and promote everyone! All Salsa Is Beautiful!

 8.  Going Down Memory Lane