Our Mission:

To our students and friends:

Why are we producing these Dance Instructional DVD's?  What are our goals? 

  • To create a dynamic company that fills peoples lives with joy.  (Done!)
  • Release a dance video series out all over the world to finance a Global Mission to help the sometimes forgotten Latino poor and parentless. (Release Imminent!)
  • To assist families providing grants to start small businesses in poor countries.  Just $50 of goods to sell could change a family's entire life. 
  • Start a campaign to match older foster children with families since they are hardly ever adopted.
  • To provide supplies and money for the Orphans with Aids in Mexico. (The DWG Benefit is for these children)
  • To Tithe of course.
  • To pay off our bills and hire my husband fulltime to work for Dancing With Grace Productions, Inc.
  • To help our family.
  • And if there is any $ left over buy a house on the beach, because "God Doesn't Make Anymore Beach Front Property!" 
  • Retire and help others for the rest of our lives.

Why does your support matter?

The more videos we sell, the more $ we can donate to our cause.  We thank you for your support and are very excited to have a goal in life that will make a difference even when we are gone.....

Sincerely,

Grace and Hugo Badillo

Grace & Hugo Badillo

Update on Grace's Health:

Recently Grace had been diagnosed with acute labrynthitis which severely attacked her balance and coordination.  She has recovered slowly and will be back teaching by April 1, 2006.  Due to her labrynthitis possibly coming back from time to time (which is usual with this problem) she may not be able to do her grand finale with Jonathan GQ Bowers at the Video Release event but will be practicing just in case she is able to.  Thanks for all the emails and support you have given her and Hugo during this difficult time. 

Sincerely,

Grace and Hugo

Featured Dance Classes

Rueda Anyone?

For rueda classes which is a circular form of "salsa" danced in a group form go to Barbara Bernstein’s Classes.  Check out her schedule at www.danceintimeproductions.com

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Can’t make it on Saturday nights?

Try Susan Leiter's Salsa Class on Fusion Friday’s at Gardel’s.  Classes are $8.  For more information go to www.gardels.com

Student Emails 

Dear Grace,

I am composing this e-mail to show my appreciation to you and all of the instructors of the salsa class on Tuesday night.

I have never attempted to take any dance classes before, but I am glad that the first dance class experience was with Dancing with Grace.  Ever since my first class it has felt like home.  Every instructor truly shows that they love to dance, plus they teach others to love salsa dance.

During the classes every week, the students like myself enjoy every minute we spend there.  That feeling comes because of we are learning how to dance, technique and all.

I just wanted to say thank you for everything and keep up the great work, we do appreciate the service that you and your instructors provide every class.

Thankfully yours,

William Tilghman

We get emails from our students all the time.  Send us your thoughts and possibly  have your email posted!  We care about what you think! Email us

Shoe Repair

I get lots of questions about where to get dance shoes repaired.  I go to Boris at Security Square Shoe Repair.  He can put a new suede on the bottoms of your shoes and fix any problem you seem to have including cutting a heel down a bit.  I would ask for Boris and tell them that Grace sent you to get a small discount.  It should cost $20 for new suede (ladies) and up to $35 for guys. It costs $6.50-15.00 for a new heel if its worn down.  Shoe Tip: Anyone who tries to charge you over $35 to get new suede on the bottoms of your shoes is ripping you off.  You can also buy the suede from Cindy at the Promenade and take it to Boris for him to put it on, which should be cheaper.  The suede costs $10 from Cindy.

Security Square Shoe Repair
6901 Security Boulevard (Mall)
410-277-3322

Featured Students:

Grace & Hugo are looking for two student volunteers to do the 7:30 pm  demonstration at Gardels in the month of April or May.

What does this entail?  You and your partner would come prepared to dance a 3 minute demonstration dance of basic to intermediate salsa material.  We would introduce you and you would dance and get 2 free drinks on us!  The crowds are usually very small (from 6-12 people eating) so its a great way to start performing.  If you are interested in taking your dancing to a new level by introducing yourself to demonstration dances, email grace at grace@dancingwithgrace.com

Dance Shoes Available Online

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 by clicking here.

If you have any questions about shoes please e-mail: DWGStore@dancingwithgrace.com

Salsa Music CD of the Month

Ray Barreto
50th Anniversary CD

Here is an outstanding album by the Latin percussionist Ray Barretto. It is a live performance with Ray Barretto together with his original singers. Most of the songs on this cd are classic Barretto cuts from the 70's with the excitement that only a live concert can produce.

Ray Barreto died on February 17, 2006 at the age of 76. The Latin jazz percussionist was known for his fearless experimentation with Latin, jazz and rythm and blues, and for helping popularize Salsa music.

For more great salsa music CDs check our Salsa Music CDs web page.

Dance Quote

"It is more important who they are as people and only then is it important who they are as dancers"

- Marcia Haydee -

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To view newsletter online click April 2006 Newsletter

1. Salsa Instructional Video Release Benefit, April 28, 2006

Come celebrate our instructional salsa videos release with us and join us in our mission to help the orphans of Mexico and Eblo.org. Purchase your ticket today!!! There are various ticket options available. To purchase your ticket, click here.

Presentations:
If you join us early you will get to see the DWG PowerPoint Presentation with pictures of all of our students. Will you be in it? Hugo and Grace invite you to join us for dinner, dancing & entertainment.

Performances by:
- Dancing With Grace Team (Rueda with Grace & Elegance)
- Tamara Sol Flys (Flamenco Solo w/live guitarist)
- Sheena Luaehu (Polynesian Hula)
- Hugo and Jen (Salsa Skit)

Door Prizes include:
- Private Lesson
- Salsa Video Set
- Moonlight Dance Shoes
- Dinner for Two at Gardel's
- Salsa Commemorative "Let's Dance Artwork"
- and more ...

Awards
Grace & Hugo will be awarding Baltimore's & Gardels' own Cha-Cha George "The Salsa In the Community Man of the Year Award". For those of you who haven't had the privilege of knowing him, Cha-Cha George is the a lover of dance and people. You might have heard about his wonderful salsa parties and gatherings on any given Thursday Night or Sunday afternoon at his place. He tirelessly attracts new salsa junkies to our dance community and employs instructors in his home to teach salsa to his guests. Besides being a spectacular host and frequently being asked by women to dance, he is a dedicated friend and we all appreciate Cha-Cha George's efforts in our Salsa Community. Thanks from all of us! Come see him receive his award!

Other awards given will be 2005 STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD AND the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for the new DWG logo. To see the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners click here. DWG will be created the DWG logo by combining two of the top three logos. Come and see what it looks like!

Dancing With Grace Productions is not making any money off the door/ticket fee, the food, or alcohol. After paying the host location, all proceeds from the ticket sales and food will be going to the Hospital Infantil De Mexico City to support the orphans who have aids there.

There will be a live orchestra!

There will only be 130 seats available for the three course dinner seating. Remember, this is for charity and you will be making a difference dancing salsa!

Schedule
7:00 PM Dinner (start time)
8:00 PM Show (Presentation, Performances, Award Ceremony, and more!!!)

Ticket Prices
Admission - $15 per person
Open Bar - $30 per person
Open Bar w/ Admission - $45 per person
Dinner Show (3 course Meal & Admission; excludes Alcoholic Beverages) - $50 per person
Dinner Show w/ Open Bar - $75 per person

Instructional Salsa Videos will be sold during this event for the first time!
We will be offering two Instructional Salsa Videos (i.e., Beginner Level I-III and Intermediate Levels I-II). Only the English version will be availabe. You can pay for the salsa videos with your ticket order and pick them up at this event.

One Video - $35 (includes tax)
Two Videos - $55 (includes tax)

2.  Tuesday Nights at the Promenade:  Cross Body Lead Workshop

  • Beginner Salsa  7-8 p.m.:  Learn the basics! 
  • Intermediate Cross Body Lead Technique Workshop 7-8 p.m:  Ladies really need to work on their cross body lead with turns so Sheena and/or Grace will be working on teaching you what to do with your arms and different techniques each week.   $12  If gentleman choose to take this class please understand this class is for ladies to get more practice on their footwork during a cross body lead along with arm styling.  You would only be leading the ladies basic cross body leads.
  • Beginner Intermediate 8-9 p.m.:  Learn more difficult beginner intermediate combinations.
  • Intermediate/Advanced Combinations:  Each week we will work on a new combination and make certain we dance to fast music.

 

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. 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. 

Promenade Dance Sport Facility is located on 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive.  For directions and more information click here.

3.  Saturday Night Salsa Classes at Gardel’s; Beginners Workshop

Learn Salsa with the only Certified Salsa Instructors in the State of Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania!

CLASSES ARE HELD ON THE SECOND FLOOR! $10.00 Each

If you come at 9 and pay downstairs, you should receive a ticket and hand it to our sign in person.  You should not have to pay twice (to get in and for the class).

 

March Schedule:

 - Salsa Beginners Level I-II: 8-9 p.m. Learn the Basics!

 - Beginner Intermediate:  8-9 p.m.  Cross Body Lead With Turns!

 - Hot Salsa Beginners Level II-III:  9-10 p.m.  Beginner Combinations!

 There will only be an intermediate class on April 1st &15th this month.

Intermediate Classes

To our students at Gardels. Thank you so much for your continued support and interest in the dance of Salsa.  You are invited to our Video Release Party & Benefit on April 28, 2006 at Gardels! 

4.  Events for Your Entertainment.

There is a new dance movie coming out on ballroomdancing/charmschool.  Check out this website.  It is being released in selected theatres on March 31, 2006. http://www.marilynhotchkissmovie.com/email/release

American Dance Festival (summer, Duke Univ) tuition scholarship audition to be held in Washington, D.C. on April 2nd, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE. Young Artist Tuition Scholarships are offered to promising students who have a high level of technical ability and creative potential and who have experience in either performing and/or choreography. The awards are based on ability, talent, potential, desire & financial need.Scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $200 to full tuition. These awards are for tuition only and do not cover room and board costs. Students are encouraged to arrive early to warm up. The audition begins with a technique class which will involve some improvisation. Also, each dancer must present a 1 & 1/2 minute solo. A cassette/CD player will be available at each site. Students are encouraged to send their application to the ADF before the audition. Info: 919/684-6402, FAX: 919/684-5459, www.americandancefestival.org

Tribute to  Frankie Ruiz by The Latin Soul Band The Latin Soul Band & Hecho en Puerto Rico Presents Homenaje a Frankie Ruiz April 7, 2006 Live @ Latin Palace for tickets online go to www.thelatinsoulband.com or www.hechoenpuertorico.com.

Wednesdays at Zanzibar Eileen Torres has hosted Salsa Wednesdays at Zanzibar for nearly 7 years.  Doors open at 5 pm for Happy Hour with $2.00 Margaritas until 7 - Buffet served at 6 and dance class by Eileen starts at 7 - The class alternates from Cha Cha on-2 to Salsa on-2 ever other week.  There are two DJs per night, rotating 6 men and 2 women each month.  Special impromptu performances, special celebrations and the ever popular Tributes (Men, Women, Choreographers, Old School Mambo) are all part of Wednesdays at Zanzibar.  There is a no jeans dress code.  Those that chose to wear jeans are admitted for a double cover charge - $10 before 10 pm and $20 thereafter - Bags are inspected at the door for outside beverages.  700 Water Street SW - 202-554-9100

Saturday April 22, 2006 12-6p.m. Ballroom Expo:  Promenade Dance Sport Facility Shoe sale, Dance Gear, Gowns, Videos, Workshops and more!  Go to www.mddancesport.com for more information.

5.  What's Ahead?  NEW WORKSHOP JUNE 3, 2006

Latin Hip Movement and Partnering Workshop:  The DWG Method

11:00-1:00 p.m.  DWG Stretching Method w/Russian Technique & Ballet Elements, by Grace Badillo & Ed Borja:  This class is designed for men and women.

For all dancers, shapes and sizes!  Lear to apply the DWG Stretching Method with Russian Techniques developed by Pavel Tsatsouline, Master of Relax into Stretch; this class will also include basic ballet stretches that will elongate you muscles safely.  We will then move on to apply a Latin Hip Movement segment of class on bar slowly so that each of you can understand where your knees, torso, hips and feet are in dance. 

1:00-1:30 p.m.  Authentic Puerto Rican Lunch Buffet by Elsybel & Antonio Delgado $12.00 Lunch

Roasted Pork/Lechon Asado

  • Stewed Chicken/Pollo Guisado
  • Rice/Arroz
  • Bread/Pan
  • Salad/Ensalada
  • Water/Agua

1:30-2:30 p.m Lecture:  Clues on finding the 1 & 2 in the music.  By Hugo Badillo, Director, DWG

Are you tired of being off beat?  Struggling with your partner because she can hear it and you cannot?  Learn Different methods on how to find the 1 and 2 in the music. Lecture includes notes.

2:30-3:30 p.m. DWG Latin Movement Method Class to Include Footwork, by Grace Badillo & Ann Matz

Quick Review, The Domino Effect In Action, Salsa With Grace DVD.  Learn the four points of footwork and how simple you can make your own shines!

3:30-5:00 p.m.  Partnership Technique:  Review the Dancing With Grace Chapter on  Reverse ½ Techniques with Grace & Ed Borja

After taking this class you will have learned at least 6 new patterns and how to add them to your salsa or mambo.  These Reverse techniques are also great ways to lead your partners into double turns. 

Prices:

$12.00 Lunch, $30 each workshop

$100 pass for entire workshop with a free lunch.

Dress Code: Casual, comfortable yoga wear or baggie sweats, pants, (preferably) latin dance shoes (for turns and spins on a wooden dance floor). If you don't have practice dance shoes, you can wear your evening dance shoes. Sneakers and Tennis Shoes are not OK to wear.  Please do not waste $ on this workshop by taking it and not having the right shoes, as it will inhibit you to turn and it may ruin your knees over time.  We care about your knees!

6.  Salsa Cruise with Dancing With Grace Instructors!

DancingWithGrace.com Latin Dance Cruise to:

St. Maarten                         Bahamas                         St. Thomas

Antigua                         SanJuan

Join Grace and her instructors on a Winter Escape aboard Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas from Ft. Lauderdale to the Eastern Caribbean Jan 13-21, 2007. 9 days/8 nights for $899 if booked by Feb 28th. Cancelations happen all the time so keep calling even in April, May or June!  You may be able to lock this rate down.  So far we have a bunch of people signed up!

Fully refundable deposit is $250 per person or $500 per stateroom. Next January sail away from a cold dark Baltimore/Washington winter to the warm, sunny ports of Antigua, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, the Bahamas and Grace's home town of San Juan! 

Grace will be joined by other instructors who will teach multiple classes of Latin dances every day. In the evenings, show off your new moves, dancing to live music on one of the largest dance floors at sea. While in port, enjoy duty-free shopping, sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing. 

You'll can also participate in daily water aerobics, tai chi and yoga taught by other top certified fitness instructors. All classes are included in this low cruise price.

Call now to lock in the ultra-low rate of $899 for this 9 day/ 8 night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's brand new Jewel of the Seas. Call 703-827-0414 or 800-955-9942 today! Mention that you love DancingWithGrace!" to get this special rate!

 

7.  Private Class Packages & Announcements. 

Check out the new private class packages designed specifically for your needs.  Click here to see descriptions of packages like:

 

   Private Spinning Workshop

   Private Transitioning Workshop (Men Only)

   Private Packages for Couples and Singles

   Private Dancing to the Beat Workshop

   Fancy Footwork Bootcamp

   Cross Body Lead Technique Private Package

   Jumbo Private Packages for 1


Click here to see the new cancellation policy.  Due to the amount of choreographies Grace is working on for the DWG Video Release Benefit, Private classes will be limited to Wednesday Days and early evenings (last class at 4 PM) and Fridays all day and late evening. 

 


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