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1. Grace's Ladies Styling Workshop Saturday, July 28th.
Grace's Ladies 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. 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 June and July are as follows:
June 7th: Susan Leiter (Salsa Uno @ Club One)
June 14th: Benny Bogtong (Red Maple Resident Instructor)
June 21st: Ann or Rowen (Dancing With Grace)
June 28th: Dwight Smith (Salsa Uno @ Club One)
July 5th: Ann, Antonio, or Rowen (Dancing With Grace)
July 12th: Benny Bogtong (Red Maple Resident Instructor)
July 19th: Susan Leiter (Salsa Uno @ Club One)
July 26th: Ann or Rowen (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.
3. Tuesdays at the Promenade: Performance/Choreography Class
All Classes at the Promenade are $10 Each Unless Otherwise Stated
June 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.
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
June 2007 Schedule - Customer Apprecation Month
** FREE LESSONS **
- 8:00 - 8:45 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 9 pm Salsa Improvers Class!
- 9:00 - 9:45 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.
July 2007 Schedule - $5.00 Per Lesson
- 8:00 - 8:45 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.
- 9:00 - 9:45 p.m. Beginner Cha-Cha-Cha: Learn important foundational Cha-Cha-Cha basics!
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
DWG Students Win Salsa Contest at Club One
Congratulations to Anthony and Patricia who won the Beginners Dance Contest at Club One!
We are so proud of you both. Anthony and Patricia have been Dancing With Grace regulars at the Promenade and Gardels Dance Lessons for many months now.
Email from Anthony the day after the contest:
Thanks so much for all of your support and guidance. It has helped me tremendously in my developement as a salsero. I read my notes just before the competition. Written in big bold letters was the tip " Stay in the open position when dancing to a medium paced song. Hugo, I closed only once, and that was to do Grace's basic walk. It was fantastic. Patricia and I were having so much fun. Your style of teaching is so smooth. I love it. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to the performance class. I'll have to play catch-up. See you soon.
Anthony (Antonio) 1st Place :)
Email from Patricia:
Dear Hugo and Grace,
I just want to thank both of you for the opportunity to take private classes with you. My first private class was several months ago when I first started taking salsa classes on a regular basis. My brother allowed me to tag along with him to a private class.
More recently I took classes with my dance partner. I am convinced that the time and effort that you both put in with us has greatly enhanced our dancing skills, not only as partners, but individually as well. When we took classes with Grace, you gave us so much insight into dancing (with grace) together. You showed us simple moves that look good and corrected a few things that didn't look so good as well. You taught us that it is not important how many combinations you know, but how smoothly you can implement them.
And our class with Hugo was just icing on the cake. Hugo, you offered another perspective such as musicality and how to listen for certain nuances in the music. Additionally, you assisted me in perfecting my cross body lead and my turns. My partner and I learned so much in the few hours that we spent with the two of you.
Individually each of you adds a unique perspective to both partners. Being trained by both of you, multiplies the reward. I am so grateful for the individual attention you have given my partner and me. And I appreciate the hard work, dedication and joy you bring to salsa dancing.
Gracias,
Patricia Hall S.
Congratulations to Billy Hall (who was student of the month last month!) and Marlita Hill Who took 3rd place in the same contest! Marlita and Billly only practiced one time prior to dancing in the contest! Way to go! We are so proud of you!
SalsaMetro's 7th Annual Salsa Awards
Nominations for SalsaMetro.Com's 7th Annual Salsa Awards will begin on Friday, May 4. Please note that these awards are for Washington Teachers, Dancers and Promoters, not Baltimore. Nominations for Salsa's Best in Washington DC for 2006 in the following categories: Instructor, Salsero, Salsera, DJ, Salsa Club, Dance Group, and Promoter, will be listed.
The nominations will last through May 31. The awards ceremony will be held in late June. To nominate your favorites go to www.salsametro.com.
Congratulations to Ann & Raphael Who Were Married In Puerto Rico Last Month!
Our greatest prayers and good wishes go out to you both. May God Bless Your Union and may you grow old and moldy together always!
Sincerely,
Grace, Hugo & The DWG Team
Teaching Children Latin Dance in Baltimore: Can you Help?
Read this article (written by Grace) by clicking here.
The Use of Constructive Criticism in Dance Education
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.
News Flash: DWG Salsa Cruise w/ Fun & Fitness
Read this article (written by Grace) 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
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - Salsa Dancing on the Eastern Shore
When was the last time you sat on the dock of the bay admiring the sunset on the water and the beautiful boats everywhere while sipping a cold glass of lemonade (beer/wine) and enjoying a scrumptious dinner with your friends? Well, here's your chance. Grace and Emmanuel are headed to the Eastern Shore to teach the country boys and girls how to dance Hot & Sexy Salsa! 8:00 pm - beginners. 9:00 pm - beginner/improvers. 9:45 pm - open dancing. If you are adventurous and looking for a change of scenery, come on out and make some new friends across the bridge. Let's show those Eastern Shore folks how to really dance!!! Head on over to The Jetty's Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 201 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville, MD 21638 (6 miles over Bay Bridge). Tel: 410-827-4959. Website: www.jettydockbar.com. Please email: Sue@dancingwithgrace.com to join us on this field trip and we'll have the manager reserve tables for us.
Sunday June 10, 2007 - Field Trip to Washington DC Salsa Congress
Grace, Hugo and the DWG team will be going to take workshops and enjoy the day at the salsa congress. Beginners welcome!!!!
The congress will be held at the Sheraton Hotel located at 900 S. Orme Street, Arlington, VA 22204. Tel: 703-521-1900. The schedule on Sunday includes workshops from 10am to 1pm and 2-5pm; performances from 9-11pm; and social dancing from 11pm to 3am. For more information, go to www.capitalcongress.com. If you want to join the DWG team at this event, RSVP by emailing Sue (Grace's assistant) at Sue@dancingwithgrace.com. Please let us know if you wish to carpool with others.
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 6
Eileen's Eight Year Anniversary at Zanzibar: Don't miss the 8 year Anniversary of Salsa Nights at Zanzibar on June 6, 2007. Live Music, dance performances and surprises will be part of the festivities. The entertainment line-up will be published Wednesday.
June 8-10
3rd Annual Washington DC Salsa Congress: Shaka Brown has done it again and organized workshops and performances all weekend. DWG will be taking a field trip to the congress on June 10th, Sunday to take some workshops! Come with us. To check out our field trips page click here.
June 16
Jorge Elizondo is offering his Bachata Workshop in DC on Saturday, June 16th: Check out What People From Washington D.C. had to say about Jorge's Boot Camps! Very Hot Bachata Dancing by Jorge & Chelsea .
Special $30 Dollars - Limited Space Available
Must Register by Thursday - June 14, 07 by Midnight
Please Purchase one Boot Camp at a time!
Full Bachata Boot Camp
Cost: $40 at the Door.
Date: June 16, 07
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Location: Rendezvous Dance Studio, 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville MD
Workshop will be Intermediate & Advance Bachata Concepts. Perfect for all level dancers. Don't miss this chance to learn from Jorge Elizondo.
For more information or to register, please visit http://www.bachatarueda.com/WashingtonDCArea.htm
June 16
Tommy Olivencia Band Coming From Puerto Rico on June 16. Latin American Entertainment in celebration of Father's Day presents direct from Puerto Rico, La Primerisima Orquesta de Tommy Olivencia Jr.(remembering the music of Salsa Legend Tommy Olivencia). Vocalist coming that night include Hector Tricoche, Simon Perez, Paquito Guzman, Sammy Gonzalez and Richie Gonzalez. Tickets are $75/ person and include dinner, dance and open bar. There is free parking and the dress code is no jeans. La Fontaine Blue-7514 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410 623-1288. 8 pm-2am. Ivan Rivera for info 202 276- 8122.
June 22-24
DELIRIUM is coming soon to Washington!: Unlike any of Cirque du Soleil's other shows, it takes place in an arena so you should be prepared for a whole new Cirque du Soleil experience when you go. It is the first time Cirque du Soleil musicians & singers are center-stage, with their music as the driving force of this gigantic event, presented in collaboration with Live Nation, those behind musical tours like The Rolling Stones, Madonna, & U2. 8pm Details: cirqueclub@cirquedusoleil.com.
Salsa Clubs and Dance Lessons
Thursdays at Cecilia's Night Club
2619 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA.
- 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
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
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. Dance Can Make You Fall In Love! Read this testimonial
Email from our student Kelly:
Grace,
I am writing to say a special thank you to you. You have affected my life in a profound way and don't even know it!
Last year, I took some dance classes with you at Johns Hopkins. I was not a student but I read about your classes online and decided to give them a try. While doing the Merengue, you asked me if I was Dominican. You said something about the way I danced looked naturally Dominican...
I actually am half-Dominican (my father), though I was raised by my mother who never acknowledged that part of my heritage. Your comment made me feel more comfortable with a part of me I never really explored and I was really grateful for that.
More importantly, you made me love dancing, to be more confident in my abilities and to stop fearing salsa. Something about your technique (finding the one beat) made me think that if I could feel some rhythm in the music, I'd be able to dance to it.
I wasn't able to continue the lessons at Hopkins (time and money) but I have always remembered how much I admired you and learned from your classes. Last summer, I met my fiancé and we met-believe it or not- DANCING! We were at a party and he asked me to dance Merengue with him and the rest is history. He fondly remembers how, that night, we were dancing Bachata and I tried to do a move I learned in your class, dancing Bachata cheek to cheek! Apparently, I also learned from you some tips on how to flirt!
Anyway, we have been dancing almost every weekend (and sometimes weeknights) ever since. He has also made me love dancing and be more confident. I have learned how truly great dancing can be when you have the right partner! I hope that he gets to meet you. I have been talking to him for a year about your class and how I learned so much and how we need to take some classes for our wedding so we can do some serious salsa!
Thank you so much for being such an inspiration. You have no idea how you have inspired so many people...
With gratitude,
Kelly
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