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1. NEWS FLASH
Scoop of the Month: Grace Announced The Official Master Of Ceremonies of the New Jersey International Salsa Congress
 The New Jersey International Salsa Congress had a level of dancers and performers unlike any I have experienced in my 15 years of being in the scene. Even many of the children who performed out did themselves and showed that there is great talent in the salsa/mambo world.
I had the pleasure of MCing most of the Congress Thursday/Saturday/Sunday with Dj Sugar Ruiz who was simply a joy to be on stage with; together we made a hilarious team and had the best time! Even Eddie Torres said "I want YOU to be the one who introduces me!"
Just yesterday MJ of the New Jersey International Salsa Congress stated that I and Sugar Ruiz are the official MC's and we are truly grateful! Thank you to the entire team and staff of the NJISC for bringing us a caliber of congress unlike any other. Although there were some glitches, for a first congress in New Jersey, it was simply amazing.
Latin Rhythms at Don Vicente every 4th Sunday
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Every
4th
Sunday
Latin Rhythms at Don Vicente every 4th Sunday
*** Starting May 23, 2010 ***
Experience an elegant atmosphere of dancing & workshops every 4th Sunday w/ us. Latin Rhythms include dances like Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Merengue & Bachata. After taking your choice of dance workshop, enjoy dancing on a gorgeous hard wood floor to the sounds of Latin music in a safe & elegant atmosphere. (People w/2 left feet welcome!)
Where: Don Vicente Historic Inn
1915 Republica de Cuba Ave Tampa, FL 33605
(corner of 14th St & 9th Ave)
When: Every 4th Sunday (*** Starting May 23, 2010 ***)
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• May 23rd
• June 27th
• July 25th
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• August 22nd
• September 26th
• October 24th
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• November 28th
• December 26th - Christmas Party!
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Cost:
• $15 for Your Choice of Workshop & Social
• $10 for Social Only after 6pm
Workshop Time: 5-6 pm (different workshops each week!)
Social: 6-10 pm
Dress Code: Dress To Impress. No Jeans or Tennis Shoes.
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DWG Announces Audition For the "DWG Angels" Dance Team in Tampa
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may
19
Wed
DWG Announces Audition for the "DWG Angels" Dance Team in Tampa
When: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30pm
Where: Rizing Starz Dance Studio, 4244 Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL
(white building w/blue awnings) across the street from Subway.
What are the DWG Angels?
The DWG Angels will be a group of dancers dedicated to entertaining the general public but more importantly the charities the group is inspired to help. In previous years DWG has helped many organizations through dance (checkout some of the organization DWG and volunteers have helped in the past). This team will not be dancing for personal pride or to please and satisfy egos. This group will consist of believers of God Almighty. This dance team will dance for the disabled, orphans, elderly, rape victims, the sick, poor, homeless, & poor in spirit. All faiths, colors, shapes and sizes are welcomed!
Level of Dancers:
DWG is looking for intermediate/advanced dancers. Since some of you are on the brink of being intermediates, we expect that you prepare and practice dancing alone and/or take as many lessons as possible to be ready before you audition. You can take lessons with us or any other dance company that teaches salsa that makes you feel comfortable. Our dance lessons are on Wednesday evenings (see schedule below) and caters to all levels.
The best thing about being in (our dance group) is the unity we will all feel within the group and everybody sharing the love of dance and the joy of giving to others. We work together toward the same goal. What's the reward? Giving of our personal talents to make others feel joy, feel love, and know that they are not alone in their trials, but that we and God are with them.
Our dance group will perform for many different events and we may even have the opportunity to be televised and invited to perform all over the United States. You will experience, friendship, love, laughs, support and joy. There will be no vanity, drama or malicious gossip about other dance groups tolerated. This is meant to challenges you to greatness within. Team members must be able to deal with constructive criticism or be asked to leave the group. Please read my article: The Use of Constructive Criticism in Dance Education.
Audition Cost: $10
All dancers will be expected to follow a miniature footwork combination and do a few basic salsa dips that we will go over. There will be no cabaret (lifts or splits) expected at this audition. Please note that there are many dancers that have done great in auditions that are beginners. All that some of you need is good instruction. During this audition we will take things nice and slow and progress. No one will be left behind (we will have 3 instructors at the auditions). Give it a try!
Schedule:
7:30-8:30 pm - Scheduled Interviews
8:30-9:00 pm - Presentation
9:00-10:30 pm - Audition
What to Bring:
4 x 6 photo with statistics on the back (height/weight (don't worry ladies, I weight 165! ha ha) dance shoes for audition, (Water Provided).
Group Training/Practices:
Practices will cost $5 each and be once a week on various days that fit the group's schedule; all practices must be paid in advance and are not refundable. DWG will offset the rest of the floor fee for all practices. Most floor fees in studios range from $10-25 per person. FYI: DWG will not make money off these lessons. This will be for the floor fee only; we will pay the rest of everyone's floor fees for them. If God blesses you and you want to pay for everyone's floor fee one day then Thank YOU LORD! ha ha
We hope to see you and cant wait to meet people who care enough to share their talents with others!
Sincerely,
The DWG Team
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Grace Releases Dance Article Booklet
At the New Jersey Congress Grace released her booklet of articles that was the talk of the congress. Everyone wanted a copy. Even Magna protected her copy fiercely! People from all over the world are now linking to DWG's website to have access to these articles. They were written to help people navigate the salsa scene. To check out the booklet, click here.
Photos of the New Jersey International Salsa Congress Are In!
 This was a special event. The First Annual New Jersey International Salsa Congress. I was honored to be the Master of Ceremonies along with DJ Sugar Ruiz who was incredible! I was honored to introduce some of the best salsa/mambo acts I have ever seen in my life. Griselle Ponce, Eddie Torres, Jason Molina, Magna and others graced us with their presence and talents! Check these photos out!
 Photos of Dance For The Cure are In!
Grace was one of the instructors at Dance For The Cure which helped raise 10,000 this year for Esophageal Cancer Outreach and Research. Grace's father died of this dreadful disease and she has helped raise over $31,000 in the past two years for it! A fun time was had by all who attended and even a Rocket taught classes. Check these photos out!
Announcing FUN & FITNESS Cruise with Dancing With Grace
 
6 Days/5 Nights: February 5 - 10, 2011
Only $479!
Tampa, Florida to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico
RoyalCaribbean's Radiance of the Seas
Inside (Cat.M)........................$479
Ocean View (Cat.G)..............$589
Balcony (Cat.E3)..................$659
 What do you get from a Dance Cruise with us that you wouldn't get on a regular cruise? Good question. On a regular cruise you enjoy the food and shows/activities with the entire ship. On our cruises you enjoy their regular schedule but also have a dance schedule of workshops and exercise that you can do each day! We also sit together in surrounding tables at dinner and get to have fun in a different setting. This is unlike regular salsa cruises that are more for salsa CLIQUES than salsa social dancers. This is for mature adults with morals, values and principles! We don't do stripper parties or promote dance in a negative way. If you would like references of the good times our other students have had just let me know! We even have students coming from Baltimore to be with us again! Ages ranging from 25-65! Tall, Skinny, Short or Fat...this is where the party is at! Come one and come all to the best cruise around! Call Grace for more information at 410-903-0648!
You can join us for less than $100 per day. Deposits you make now can be 100% refunded for any reason up to 100 days before departure. Booking early guarantees the best mid-ship cabins.
Each day features dance classes with Grace Badillo. Each evening, practice your new moves to live music in the ship's many bars and lounges, where there's never a cover charge or drink minimum. There are also water aerobics, deck walking classes and sessions of Tai Chi and yoga taught by FUN & FITNESS Program Director Jim Seeley and other certified instructors. All classes are included in the low price of your cruise.
Call now to lock in the ultra-low rate of $479 for this 6 day/ 5 night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas. Call 703-827-0414 or 800-955-9942 today! Mention that you love DancingWithGrace!" to get this special rate!
2. Group DWG Salsa Lessons Tampa: May/June 2010
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Weekly Drop-in Group Salsa Lessons at Rizing Starz Dance Studio
**All Levels Welcome**
Come to a non-threatening, non-ego maniac, no drama location to learn your salsa from a certified salsa instructor. Drop-in group salsa lessons every Wednesday in May (and Tuesdays in June) at Rizing Starz Dance Academy located at 4244 W. Waters Avenue, Tampa Florida 33614 (white building with blue awnings across the street from Subway)
• Beginners & Intermediate Levels
• No Partner Required
• No Appointment Required
• Plenty of Parking
Where: Rizing Starz Dance Studio 4244 Waters Avenue, Tampa Florida (white building
with blue awnings across the street from Subway)
Cost: $10 per person (pay cash or check at the lesson)
*** May/June Schedule ***
When: Every Wednesday
Time:
• 7:30 - 8:30 pm Beginner Fundamentals of Salsa: We also recommend that Intermediate/Adv people take this class to focus on many of the things they skipped when they first began dancing salsa.
• 8:30-9:30 pm: Int/Adv Fundamentals of Salsa: This lesson focuses on more than patterns but the fundamentals necessary to become a great salsa dancer.
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Tue
*** July Schedule ***
*** CHANGED TO - Every Tuesday***
When: Every Tuesday
Time:
• 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Fundamentals of Salsa
• 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate/Adv Fundamentals of Salsa
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3. Workshop Schedule
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May
1
Saturday
Balance & Spinning For All, Salsa Footwork & Cross Body Lead Technique Workshops & Social (Brandon)
When: Saturday May 1, 2010
Where: The Way2 Dance 610 Oakfield Dr. Brandon, FL 33511
Workshop Cost: $15 per workshop or $40 for all workshops including the social.
Workshop Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Social Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Cost for Practice Social (w/out workshop): $10.00
- 5:00 to 6:00 pm - Balance & Spinning For All Dancers: Experience 1 hour of incredible balance & spinning technique from one of The Mid-Atlantic’s Leading Instructors of Dancing With Grace. Many people cant balance for all types of reasons: bad hearing, horrible allergies, neurological/back problems, & vertigo are just some of the reasons we can have trouble spinning. Grace understands all these problems because she was diagnosed w/vertigo & has had severe neurological problems in the past and conquered them all! Doctors even told her that her dance career was over! She proved them all wrong! YOU CAN SPIN! This class is designed for any dancer. Grace will help you master the skill of spinning! Never worry about spotting again! No age limit requirement. All dancers welcome. This Workshop Comes w/Technique Notes
- 6:00 to 7:00 pm - Cross Body Lead Technique For Salsa Dancers: This workshop is for men and women. There are tons of different ways to do cross body leads. Let Grace show you some new techniques today! It is recommended that ladies that want to make their cross body lead with turns better take the spinning workshop and this workshop.
- 7:00 to 8:00 pm - Foot Work Patterns For Salsa Dancers: Making your salsa look good takes more than partnership classes and patterns. Learning to dance alone can truly make you look confident, stylish and crisp. Learning when to do these footwork patterns in the music will show everyone that you don’t just dance salsa, you know salsa!
No Pride, Vanity, Egomaniacs or Dance Drama Welcome :O)
Dress Code: Yogawear/dancewear/comfy clothing. To get the most out of this workshop Grace recommends that you wear a jazz shoe, dance shoe, ballet slipper, jazz slipper, half sole or foot thong sold at any dance supply store. Bring a towel. Grace‘s Hint: Never dance w/a wet nose and make certain to hydrate & nap prior to this workshop!
To schedule a private class with Grace at the Way2Dance Studio Email Grace Today!
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May
8
Saturday
Styling Technique for Right Turns & Cross Body Lead Technique for Men & Women Workshop & Social (Clearwater)
When: Saturday May 8, 2010
Where: Dance America Dance Studio located at 4445 East Bay Dr Clearwater, FL
Workshop Cost: $15 for each workshop or $35 for both workshops including the social
Workshop Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Social Time: 9:00 - 12:00 am
Cost for Practice Social (w/out workshop): $10.00
- 7:00 to 8:00 pm - Styling Technique for Right Turns: Its time to do something with your basics. Difficult patterns &spins are not what salsa is all about. Learn to style your basics &looked refined &polished.
- 8:00 to 9:00 pm - Cross Body Lead Technique for Men & Women: Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty detail &make our cross body leads clean, deliberate &stylish! Taking this class is not about combinations or patterns, but technique..
No Pride, Vanity, Egomaniacs or Dance Drama Welcome :O)
Dress Code: Yogawear/dancewear/comfy clothing. To get the most out of this workshop Grace recommends that you wear a jazz shoe, dance shoe, ballet slipper, jazz slipper, half sole or foot thong sold at any dance supply store. Bring a towel. Grace‘s Hint: Never dance w/a wet nose and make certain to hydrate & nap prior to this workshop!
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4. DWG Accomplishments in The Mid-Atlantic
2009 DWG Clients/Accomplishments
- Nominated for Women of Salsa Award 2009, by Eileen Torres, Salsa Historian of www.salsacentro.com
- Winner of the National Presidential Volunteer Service Award
- Philadelphia Salsa Congress Instructor and Vendor
- Salsafest Vendor and Facilitator of "Dance Etiquette" Forum
- Bachata Salsa Congress Instructor and Vendor
- Belly Dance Nationals Judge, Instructor, & Vendor
- DC Salsa Congress Vendor
- Ms. Florida Nationals Competition Judge
- 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 FACILITY, 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.
5. 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!
6. 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
B.A.I.L.E.
Bay Area International Latin Events
Salsa For Families In St. Petersburg
WWW.BAILEONLINE.COM
727-515-1086 |
DWG
DANCING WITH GRACE PRODUCTIONS
WWW.DANCINGWITHGRACE.COM
WWW.SALSAWITHGRACE.COM
WWW.THESCENEMAGDC.COM
CERTIFIED IN LA STYLE, NY STYLE, MAMBO, PUERTO RICAN STYLE & AFRICAN ELEMENTS CERTIFIED BY THE UNIVERSITY DE LA SALSA IN PUERTO RICO
(CERTIFIED BY EDDIE TORRES, JOBY FROM SALSA BRAVA, TITO ORTOS, JORGE SANTANA AND ANGEL QUINTERO) TEACHING SALSA, CHA-CHA-CHA, BACHATA, AND MERENGUE ALL LEVELS AND CHOREOGRAPHY, LATIN AEROBICS AND SPECIALIZING IN INSTRUCTOR TRAINING. CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE
410-903-0648 |
SALSA SIMONE
WWW.SIMONESALSA.COM
TEACHING SALSA, ARGENTINE TANGO, MERENGUE, BACHATA, GUAJIRA, BREAK DANCING/POP&LOCK, KIDS CLASSES, ZUMBA, FITNESS CAMP, BELLYDANCE, SALSA ON 2, BRAZILIAN ZUMBA
(813) 391-1056 |
ISLAND TOUCH DANCE ACADEMY
WWW.ISLANDTOUCHDANCE.COM
TEACHING NY SALSA/LA ON 1, SALSA ON 2, BACHATA AND CRUNKCHATA & RUEDA CASINO
813-528-6244 |
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SALSA CALIENTE DANCE STUDIO
www.tampasalsa.com
TEACHING SALSA, BACHATA, MERENGUE AND CHA-CHA.
(813) 792-8244
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SALSA POWER
www.salsapower.com
A list of salsa clubs, salsa schools and salsa events
in the Tampa and St. Petersburg area of Florida! |
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Dance Infused Fitness
www.salsa4u.net
Salsa Lessons in St. Petersburg and Dance Fitness to include belly dancing!
727-804-2882 |
BACHATA SENSATION
www.bachatasensation.com
Bachata Events, Instruction, Information & Product Sales!
Contact:
aja@bachatasensation.com
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7. The Latin Dance World Congress, May 13-16, Orlando Florida
Experience 4 spectacular days of Latin dance workshops and concerts in Orlando, FL May 13th – 16th! (Grace will be teaching at this event!)
The Latin Dance World Congress is a four-day event celebrating the unique art form of Latin dance. Held in the Spring of 2010, the Congress gathers dancers, teachers, and performers from across the United States and abroad.. At the Congress, these Latin dance enthusiasts take classes from world-class Master Teachers on all of the styles of Latin dance;, Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Flamenco, Zouk, as well as the new featured classes that will bring and make the best dancer out of YOU; LatinJamm a Ballet/Jazz Dance Motion class for posture and grace and LatinCARDIO.
Attendees will also witness performances by internationally-known dance companies, witness the judging of new Latin dance choreography in competition for the prestigious LDWC Bahhari Award, and discuss any topic of interest to Latin dancers, both in formal panel discussions and among themselves whenever the crowded schedule allows.
For details, go to: http://latindanceworldcongress.com/
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