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1. NEWS FLASH
Scoop of the Month: Grace Nominated for the Women of Salsa Award in Washington DC
Grace will be given the Women of Salsa Award on August 4, 2010 in Washington, DC by the Famous Eileen Torres, Salsa Historian & Speaker.
What is The Tribute To Women of Salsa Event?
The Eighth Annual Tribute to Women in Salsa takes place Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Zanzibar on the Waterfront, 700 Water St SW, Washington, DC. Each year this special event attracts an audience that gathers to recognize women that have made enduring contributions to the salsa community. This year’s honoree is Grace Badillo-dance instructor, promoter and president of Dancing With Grace Productions. Grace has taught thousands of students to dance, has produced special events and been instrumental in developing and nurturing a vibrant salsa community.
Immediately following the recognition ceremony is the highly anticipated all female dance revue. Local women’s dance teams perform choreographed Latin dance routines in full theatrical costuming. Nancy Alonso of WPFW 89.3 FM provides music for the audience’s dancing pleasure.
Tribute to Women in Salsa was created in by Eileen Torres a Washington, DC promoter, speaker and salsa/mambo historian to honor special women for their significant contributions to the Latin dance scene. In addition other Tributes- to Men in Salsa, Salsa Choreographers, Salsa DJs, and Old School Mambo followed.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Cover is $10.00. For more information contact Eileentorres1@earthlink.net
Elegant Evenings at Maggiano's Where Salsa Isn't Just for Tomatoes but for Dancing!
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Elegant Dance Events at Maggiano’s One Wednesday a Month
Next Dates: July 21st and August 18th!
Experience an elegant evening to include Maggiano’s Delicious Food & Latin dance lessons by award
winning instructors of www.DancingWithGrace.com. After your lesson, enjoy dancing to the sounds
of Latin music in a safe & elegant atmosphere.
Where: Maggiano’s
203 Westshore Plaza Tampa FL 33609
When: One Wednesday a Month
Parking: Free Parking In Lot or Valet Parking $3 per car.
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• July 21st
• August 18th
• September 15th
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• October 29th (TBA)
• November 17th
• December 6th (Monday)
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Cost: $35 per person - Includes hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, dessert & lessons
Lesson Times: 7 pm and 8 pm.
Cost for Social Only: $10 per person after 9pm (Does not include food)
Dress Code: Dress To Impress. No Jeans or Tennis Shoes.
Reserve Your Space Today! Call: 813-288-9000
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Latin Rhythms at Don Vicente every 4th Sunday
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Latin Rhythms at Don Vicente every 4th Sunday
Next Dates: July 25th and August 22nd!
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
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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 month!)
Social: 6-10 pm
Dress Code: Dress To Impress. No Jeans or Tennis Shoes.
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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
"NOT A MEAT MARKET or CLIQUEY CROWD!"
 
6 Days/5 Nights: February 5 - 10, 2011
Only $479!
Tampa, Florida to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico
Royal Caribbean'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: July/August 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.
• No Partner Required
• No Appointment Required
• Plenty of Parking
Where: Rizing Starz Dance Academy 4244 Waters Avenue, Tampa Florida (white building
with blue awnings across the street from Subway and The Copa Restaurant)
When: Every Tuesday
Cost: $10 per person (pay cash or check at the lesson)
*** July Schedule ***
July 6th
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Technique & Balance for Latin Dancers
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Balance Techniques for Latin Dancers
July 13th
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa & Half Turn Styling
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Salsa & Half Turn Styling
July 20th
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa & Hip Movement Technique
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Salsa & Hip Movement Technique
July 27th
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa Footwork
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Salsa Footwork to Include Balance, Half Turns & Hip Movement
*** August Schedule ***
August 3rd
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Cha-Cha With Rhythm in Fitness
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Cha-Cha-Cha w/Rhythm n Fitness
August 10th
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Night Club Cha-Cha-Cha w/Grace & Roberto
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Night Club Cha-Cha-Cha w/Grace & Roberto
August 17th
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa, Shoulder Movement Technique
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Salsa, Shoulder Movements Technique
August 24th
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa, How To Move Your Head
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Salsa Head Drags
August 31th
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa & Cha-Cha-Cha Review
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Review of the month's lessons
NOTES:
• 7:30 - 8:30 pm All Beginner lessons are designed to go directly into the intermediate lessons. What they learned in the first hour will also be taught but to a higher level of difficulty. We also recommend that Intermediate/Adv people take beginner classes to focus on many of the things they skipped when they first began dancing salsa. Our lessons are designed to challenge beginners to realize their talent and possibly stay on to try the more difficult techniques in the second hour.
• 8:30-9:30 pm: These lessons are not pattern classes. They focus on specific techniques to become a great salsa dancer. Focus and repetition is key.
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August Guest Cha-Cha-Cha Instructor
Damien Martorana
To Teach in Grace's Absence!!
Check out this fantastic instructor on
August 3, 2010
at Rizing Starz
Damian Martorana is a shining talent that many people including the judges of So You Think You Can Dance & Dancing With The Stars hire.
Biography:
Damian Martorana
Founder & CEO
Rhythm Fitness and The Rhythm Fever Dance Show
In the Sicilian language, "Martorana" means, "sweet candy". At 6 foot 4, Damian Martorana is "eye candy" on the dance floor. Whether dancing a seductive tango or a lively waltz, Damian has mastered the art of Ballroom and Latin Dancing. However upon first glance, one would certainly not associate Damian with dancing. In fact, if you guess athlete, you would be half correct.
Damian’s enthusiasm to perform would continue, but on a different floor. College introduced him to film, theater and art, which became his passion. Eager to make a professional transition into entertainment, Damian sought out the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Rochester, for a teaching opportunity. Within six months, Damian relocated to Orlando, Florida to open a studio and become a professional ballroom dancer. After two years of intensive study, Damian created Rhythm Fitness, combining his athletic and dance skills into a low-to-medium impact aerobic class. Bally’s Total Fitness quickly recognized what a hit Rhythm Fitness could be, and the program is now taught throughout their Central Florida locations. Damian believes that ballroom dance fitness is “the only thing you can take home from the gym.”
 Damian’s performance training extends beyond the dance floor. He has trained under Ken Eulo and the New York Acting Ensemble in Orlando, performing in several productions and earning critical praise. Inspired by the acting skills developed under NYAE, Damian introduced The Rhythm Fever Show, a theatrical ballroom dance experience that would separate him from more straight- forward dance performances. Rhythm Fever marries ballroom dancing and storytelling, revolving around themes of forbidden love, money and power and self-discovery. Rhythm Fever is like an evening at a Broadway show.
Whether instructing or performing, Damian feels blessed to share his talents with others and to have an opportunity to make an impact on the ballroom dance world. This is one “fever” you will want to have!
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3. Workshop Schedule - July 17th and July 31st
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Balance & Spinning For All, Salsa Footwork & Cross Body Lead Technique Workshops & Social (Brandon)
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Where: The Way2 Dance 610 Oakfield Dr. Brandon, FL 33511
Workshop Cost: $15 per workshop or $30 for all workshops .
Workshop #1: 3-4:00 pm: Spinning & Balance Technique: Whether you dance Latin or Smooth dances we all need better balance and spinning training. Hate to spot? This class is for you! Have vertigo? This class is for you! Recommended for all levels of dancers and all dance styles.
If you have taken it before, take it again! Practice makes perfect!
Workshop #2: 4:15-5:15 pm: Body Movement For Latin Dances: Learn how to move your shoulders when dancing and your head! See how small movements can change moves you already know! This is designed to work with the spinning lesson & will include turns. Grace will make it challenging for all levels present.
Workshop #3: 5:30-7:00 pm: Night Club Cha-Cha-Cha: Wherever there is salsa, you will inevitably hear a cha-cha-cha. This class will help develop your skills so you wont be afraid to try it the next time one comes on!
Cost: $15.00 Per Workshop or $30.00 Pass All Day
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!
Note: Grace will be scheduling privates lessons on these workshops to be taught at The Way2Dance Studio; you can find packages of lessons on her website at www.dancingwithgrace.com. She has recently returned from teaching & judging at the National Belly Dance Championships, Miss Florida Nationals Pageant, The DC Bachata Congress and the Philadelphia Salsa Congress, The New Jersey International Salsa Congress, & The Latin Dance World Congress in Orlando. She sells shoes, clothing, jewelry & salsa instructional DVDs! DWG is the winner of the National Presidential Volunteer Service Award from President Bush! Come learn from award winning professionals and enjoy dance in a no-drama and no ego atmosphere!
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4. DWG Accomplishments in The Mid-Atlantic
2010 DWG Clients/Accomplishments
Nominated for Women of Salsa Award by Eileen Torres, Salsa Historian of www.salsacentro.com
Master of Ceremonies of the New Jersey International Salsa Congress & Instructor As Well and officlally announced as the 2011 Master of Ceremonies of the same event.
Latin Dance World Congress Instructor & Co-Organizer 2010
Announced As The Lead Instructor for the New Jersey Dancin' Dreams (Program Writer & Instruction of Autistic Children)
Help Raise 11,000.00 for Dance For The Cure
Designing Program for the Instruction of Orphans & Foster Care Children in Hillsborough County
Release of the DWG Articles Booklet
Writing Dance Education Book, hopefully published by 2011!
2009 DWG Clients/Accomplishments
- 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:
Dear Grace,
My name is J and I have really been struggling with this issue of dance as a sin lately. I absolutely LOVE to dance and find it as a great joy. However at social dances people have made it so sinful and i know it is sinful. I was really frustrated with the fact that if dancing was a sin i would be missing out on something i really love. So then i did what any typical teenager would do and i used google, i googled "dancing at parties is a sin" and your page came up. I LOVED the fact that you backed up everything with the Bible because I really enjoy reading the Bible and to know that everything is truth really helps me to relate. So anyways I just really want to thank you because you have helped me so much and God's light has shown through you! I can dance and glorify God and it is not a sin, unless I lustfully make it one. Having respect for myself will pay off in the long run and others will respect me! THANK YOU SO MUCH, you have truly inspired me
Through Christ,
J
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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The Way 2 Dance
www.theway2dance.com
Ballroom, Latin, exercise classes and more in Brandon, FL
Contact: TATI at theway2dance@gmail.com |
7. DWG Announces "DWG Angels" Dance Team in Tampa
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DWG Announces "DWG Angels" Dance Team in Tampa
When: If you havent auditioned and are interested come meet us on July 6th, 13th, 20th, or 27th
Time: 9:30 pm - 10:30pm
Where: Rizing Starz Dance Studio, 4244 Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL
(white building w/blue awnings) across the street from The Copa Restaurant.
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, but at this time we actually have some beginner ladies taking privates to catch up to the group; so far this team is composed of LADIES ONLY and we are doing a belly dance/salsa fusion performance. Regardless of your level, we are beginning from scratch in our practices. 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 catch up to the ladies on our team. Practices actually begin July 1st at another location, but anyone interested can come to the studio to meet Grace, join the lessons & feel the group out. We will perform this number at more than 10 different locations. If you arent ready when we do our first performance and you are ready when we do our 5th performance, then you can join in at that time! This group is and will be sensitive to the needs of each dancer, their dance level and their comfort level for performing. You may also join and not perform but do it for the experience of learning; if you do not perform, we do expect you to help and assist at the non-profit events with the team.
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.
Cost For First Timers Coming In To Possibly Join The Group: $10
Group Training/Practices:
Once you are officially on the team, practices will cost $5 each and be twice a week on various days that fit the group's schedule; at this time July and August practice dates will be Tuesdays (9:30-10:30 pm) and Thursdays 7-9 pm practices. 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,
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