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1. NEWS FLASH
Grace's Pictures and Article on The 2007 World Salsa Championships
Grace & Sue had an incredible time at the World Salsa Championships. To check out their photos go to the DWG Photo Gallery. To read Grace's first article on this event click here.
Pictures of DWG’S Missions Trip to Orphanage in Puerto Rico
Check out the the pictures of DWG’s missions trip to an orphanage in Puerto Rico. See what you helped accomplish by coming to our classes! Thank you! Click here to see the photos in our photo gallery.
Get Fit With Pilates in 2008
Grace Will be Assisting in teaching this Class with famous Ann Hyland, YOGA BUTTERFLY and trainer to the stars. To see the Yoga/Pilates flyer click on the image below.
Featured Article: "Is Dancing A Sin" - A Biblical Perspective
Read this article by clicking here.
 Salsa For A Reason This Season at Red Maple - January 31, 2008:
Salsa For A Reason This Season! Come to this Dessert Fest, Eat Some Sweets, Dance some sweet salsa and dance for a reason this season! 15% of the Bar will go to support a DWG student in need! If you are going to dance and spend even $10, this is a great night to go out. Aftewards you can feel good knowing you did your part to help a neighbor. “Love Thy Neighbor As Yourself”.
Desserts Bar: Rasberry Swirl Cheesecake, Grace’s famous Blondies!, Freshly baked Ms. Desserts Cookies!
$10 cover-Free Beginner and Intermediate Lesson Tonight!
Our Team will be there so come join all of us on January 31st at Red Maple and salsa for a reason this season!
RedMaple
390 North Charles Street Baltimoe, MD 21201
410.547.0149
http://www.930redmaple.com/
2. Ladies and Men’s Styling Workshop (Mark your calendars!): Saturday February 23, 2008
Come join Hugo and Grace in Men's and Lady's Salsa Styling Workshop. Dancing With Grace workshops are filled with a wealth of excellent technique and styling information. Not only he demonstrates each dance movement, but Grace and Hugo have the ability to break 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. The workshops that exclusive either to ladies or men will be held at the same time and then will join at 3 pm!
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008
Location: The Promenade Dance Sport Facility
2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21244
Time: 12:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Cost:
Pay Online before February 1, 2008:
Entire Workshop Pass for $45.00
Pay Online after February 1, 2008:
1 Workshop Pass: $20 in advanced
2 Workshop Pass: $35 in advanced
3 Workshop Pass: $50 in advanced
4 Workshop Pass (Men Only): $60 in advanced
Pay at the Door:
1 Workshop Pass: $25 at the door
2 Workshop Pass: $45 at the door
3 Workshop Pass: $60 at the door
4 Workshop Pass (Men Only): $70 at the door
IMPORTANT NOTE: Since your place will be reserved no refunds will be given.
Men’s Only Workshops
Workshop #1 - How to Dance to the Music (12:30 -1:30 pm): New and improved workshop! Extensive workshop that includes finding the beat and dancing to the changes in the music with notes and including footwork! Ladies are welcome to come to this workshop as well!
Workshop #2 - Men’s Cool Styling Moves (Men Only) (1:45-2:45 pm ): Learn a lot of cool styling moves that you can add to your current dancing. These new styling moves and footwork will allow you to shine while you are leading the ladies.
Women’s Only Workshop
Workshop #1 - Cross Body Lead Arm Styling Drills (1:00 -2:45 pm): Arm styling can be one of the most difficult things to get used to when you first begin and even more difficult when you decide you want to do the “crane”, the “palmtree”, “the flamenco palm tree” and other technical arm movements. Have you ever had your arm stuck in a strange position while dancing and then had to lift it up to get back into closed position? NOT ANY MORE! Grace decided it was time for some Drills so here it is! A two hour drill class that will prepare you to not be stuck in weird positions ever again while dancing.
Men & Women’s Workshops
Workshop #3 - Balance & Spinning Technique w/Grace & Hugo, Leading Double Turns (3:00-4:00 pm): Our balance and spinning workshop is the most popular workshop we have ever given. Time and time again we have been requested to do this workshop for our students. Learn sound and safe techniques on how to balance and do doubles yourself and on others. Men, its about time you begin your double turns! Do I hear a triple?
Workshop #4 - Salsa Dips (4:00-5:00 pm): Develop the skill of dipping your partner with one hand. Ladies will learn the proper back and pelvic placement, developing the skill to carry your own weight which is essential while dipping! Learn the “player dip” and if we have time, the “Embrace Dip!” used in Grace & Hugo’s latest team choreography!
Sign up now and get the discounted rate!
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. Tuesdays at the Promenade: Mark Your Calendars: January Salsa Lessons.
All Classes at the Promenade are $10 Each Unless Otherwise Stated
January 2008 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: There will be one more month of PerformanceClass and then we will be back to our regular schedule of IntermediateTechnique.
- 8-9 p.m. Salsa Improvers - Beginner III Patterns.: Learn beginner patterns that will include the cross boday lead, right and left turns. Do you know how to lead a right turn in more than 6 ways? How about the left turn? Before moving to Intermediate lessons make certain you know at least 30-40 beginner patterns. This will make learning more difficult patterns later easier for you!
- 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. Saturdays at Kasbah!!! - Salsa Classes w/the DWG Team! See Photos!
Sexxy Salsa Saturdays has been moved to the Kasbah located at 2324 Boston St. in Baltimore City. Come support the new Sexxy salsa night at the Kasbah on Saturdays. Come one come all!
 IMPORTANT NOTICE : From Now on the only people allowed on the main Salsa Floor at Kasbah from 7:30-9:55 will be those that paid for the lesson. Anyone else can enjoy the bar downstairs or the International/World music room next door. Thank you so much!
- 8-9 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 Salsa Improvers Class!
- 9-10 p.m. Beginner Level II: Beginner moves to include the right or left turns.
- 9-10 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.
To see photos of our grand opening please click here.
5. Dance Fitness Cruise with Dancing With Grace Productions
Prices from $899*
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. No Cliques Welcome! We come to dance, have fun and be merry! Come one, Come all.
Ship Name: Royal Caribbean's Explorer Of The Seas
Departure Port: Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey
Ports of Call: Bayonne, NJ -> St. Thomas -> San Juan, PR -> Labadee, Haiti
Departure Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008
 Sailing Itinerary:
Sat. Nov. 1 - Bayonne, NJ
Sun Nov. 2 - At Sea
Mon Nov. 3 - At Sea
Tue Nov. 4 - St. Thomas
Wed Nov. 5 - San Juan, PR
Thu Nov. 6 - Labadee, Haiti
Fri Nov. 7 - At Sea
Sat Nov. 8 - At Sea
Sun Nov. 9 - Bayonne, NJ
St. Thomas is known as an idyllic vacation spot today, but its history is not so peaceful. In the 18th century, the island was at the center of a bustling pirate culture, as swashbuckling pirates such as Blackbeard and Drake traded stolen wares in the port of Charlotte Amalie. This world-renowned Caribbean island is home to amazing beaches, gorgeous sea and landscapes and unbelievable duty-free shopping.
 One of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico's landscape encompasses mountains, underground caves, coral reefs, white-sand beaches and an incredibly massive rain forest that supplies fresh water to most of the island. At the same time San Juan, the capital of the commonwealth, is a big city with a bustling business district, glitzy resorts and casinos, as well as one of the most stunning examples of colonial life in the Western world.
 On the north coast of Hispaniola, surrounded by beautiful mountain slopes and exotic foliage, sits Labadee®, Royal Caribbean's private paradise. This exclusive destination offers pristine beaches, breathtaking scenery and spectacular water activities. We even have an amazing new Aqua Park for kids. Regardless of where you go, you'll find yourself embraced by the beautiful landscape. Labadee's native charm, along with its natural beauty, make this a destination not to be missed, and only Royal Caribbean can take you there.
Call now to lock in the ultra-low rate of $899* 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 or print out the DWG Caribbean Cruise Flyer (726 KB) in PDF .
* All prices are per person, double occupancy for an Inside Stateroom (cat. N) not including gov't departure taxes, custom fees, security surcharges and service charges totaling J89. Prices are valid thru Jan. 16, '08, or until our allotted inventory is sold, whichever happens first. Extra charge applies for non-US, residents. Deposits are fully refundable if a written cancellation is received before Aug. 1, "08. Guests must book through FUN & FlTNESS to participate.
6. Things to do
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.
Things to do
Anytime
The Salsa Grill
 If you want to try one of our favorite places to eat, go to Salsa Grill, Maryland's best Spanish Latin American Restaurant near Catonsville, Security Boulevard, Woodlawn, Baltimore. They server breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also do catering. Checkout their dinner menu. Located at: 6644 Security Boulevard Woodlawn, MD 21207; Phone: 410-265-5552
Ranazul Restaurant
 This is, without a doubt, one of the loveliest restaurants I have been to in years. In a word this location is impeccable: Impeccable service, Impeccable Drinks, Impeccable Wine selections and Impeccable food that is out of this world. The food is five stars for the price of a three star restaurant! The serving sizes are just right and eating here will take you on a delightful journey to taste buds you never knew existed. The ambiance is ultra sheik with sumptuously soft leather chairs, sensitive lighting, and a great sound system for all to enjoy. This location also boasts an incredible mini-gallery of art for the truly creative collector. After leaving this location guests are enchanted. It’s a rarity to find a restaurant that feels like home but with a royal appeal that leaves you wanting for one more dessert and one more bottle of vino porfavor! I highly recommend that you take the time to reserve a table at this wonderful restaurant and become one of Ranazul’s guests at last; you will certainly go home completely satisfied and feeling like royalty! Located at: 8171 Maple Lawn Blvd. Suite 170 Maple Lawn, MD 20759; Phone: 301-498-9666
January 4, 2008
Join
Susan Leiter of Alive With Dance on the first and third
Fridays of every month beginning January 4, 2008 at Stadio in
Baltimore. Doors open at 7:00pm with classes from 7:30 -
9:30pm and Open Dancing from 9:30pm - 2:00am Cover: $10 before
10:30pm; $15 after Age: 21 and up. DJ Truco spins the best
Salsa with Bachata, Cha Cha and Merengue. Dress Code: Dress to
Impress. Parking: New covered parking lot one block away. This
is a Non Smoking Event. For complete info visit
spleiter@aol.com or www.alivewithdance.com.
Alive With
Dance www.alivewithdance.com (Susan Leiter SPLeiter@aol.com)
January 13, 2008
Jeri's New Progressive Class Session at the
Cherrydale Firehouse at 3900
Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA begins Sunday, January 13th. This will
be an 8 week session. Beginners learn the beat, basic steps,
turns, leading & following technique including basic
crossbody leads. Intermediate students learn a choreographed
routine and work on the little things such as how to clarify
their leading and following skills as well as how ladies may
learn to stylize or steal styling moves while still continuing
to follow. Beginners meet 3 til 4:30pm, Intermediate studnets
meet 4:30 til 6pm. Classes meet January 13th, 20th, 27th,
February 3rd, 10th, (skip the 17th due to President's Day),
24th, March 3rd and 10th. Potlucks will take place on Sunday,
January 27th and March 3rd. To register, please send Jeri an
email at thesalsanews@aol.com, call her at 703-371-8256, or
rsvp at THESALSANEWS.COM MEETUP GROUP.
The Salsa News
www.thesalsanews.com (Jeri Dembrak TheSalsaNews@aol.com)
January 31, 2008
Salsa For A Reason This Season at Red Maple
January 31, 2008: Salsa For A Reason This Season! Come to this Dessert Fest, Eat Some Sweets, Dance some sweet salsa and dance for a reason this season! 15% of the Bar will go to support a DWG student in need! If you are going to dance and spend even $10, this is a great night to go out. Aftewards you can feel good knowing you did your part to help a neighbor. “Love Thy Neighbor As Yourself”.
Desserts:
Rasberry Swirl Cheesecake, Grace’s famous Blondies!, Freshly baked Ms. Desserts Cookies!
$10 cover-Free Beginner and Intermediate Lesson Tonight!
Our Team will be there so come join all of us on January 31st at Red Maple and salsa for a reason this season!
February 9, 2008
The Latino Ambassabors 2nd Annual Valentine's Dance
Place:
West Lebanon Playground
22nd and Lehman Streets
Lebanon, PA 17046
Time:5:00 - 11:00 PM
Donation:$20 per person (Adults Only)
For tickets contact Jeannette at (270) 6972 ext 352, Jessica at (717) 277-7243 or Luis Torres at 383-3150
For more information visit www.pasalsa.com.
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
Wednesday Nights at Club ONE (in Baltimore)
300 E. Saratoga St. Baltimore, MD (entrance on Guilford St)
Salsa Uno @ ONE
Doors open @ 7:00pm
Class: Wednesdays - 7:30 - 9:30pm - levels vary each week
Open Dancing: 9:30pm - closing
Cover: $5 Before 7:45pm/$7 after
Only parking on street or in parking lot.
For more information visit: Alive With Dance - www.alivewithdance.com (Susan Leiter SPLeiter@aol.com)
Wednesdays at Zanzibar
Zanzibar on the Waterfront
700 Water St., WDC Dance Lessons w/ Eileen Torres
Wednesdays at Davidsonville Dance Club w/David Malek
www.davidsonvilledanceclub.org
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
Fridays Nights In Virginia
Where: 4100 North Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, VA 22203 Cover: $5.00 before 10PM/ $10.00 after
10PM (50% off with Guayabera Shirt) Beg. Salsa Lessons w/
Karen Aguilar: 9:30PM to 10PM (Free w/Cover) Drink Specials-
All night Coronas $3.00 Mojitos $4.00. For more info havargas1970@gmail.com
First & Third Fridays at Stadio w/ Susan Leiter
For more information go to www.alivewithdance.com
Saturday Nights at the Kasbah
Salsa lessons w/ Dancing With Grace Productions. See details on Item 4 above.
Sunday at Cancun Cantina w/David Malek
9-10 pm Salsa Dance Lesson
10-1:30 am Dance To Latin Music
www.cancuncantina.com
7. Good Deeds: Feel like doing a good deed? Grace’s Pick of the Month. Help A Local Women’s Shelter in Arbutus this Christmas!
Our pick for the month of January is the Arbutus Homeless Shelter run by the YWCA who works to empower women and children. Can you help? If so please email Grace at grace@dancingwithgrace.com.
Whether its money, toys, games, or food anything you decide to give is a seed planted to help another person who is suffering in this world.
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