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1. NEWS FLASH
Scoop of the Month: Dancing With Grace Angels Dance Team Promotes Step It Up 3D DISNEY movie in Tampa
Our dance team is brand new but the ladies were up for going out and having fun to help promote the Step it Up in 3D movie for Cobb Theatre in Wesley Chapel (The Most Gorgeous Movie Theatre on Earth). To see photos click here
Our team is soon to begin our non-profit dance events to help raise money for the needy and lift the low in spirit! We are so proud of the team and we haven't even finished learning our numbers yet! All of us are at different levels and if it takes 6 months for a person and 9 months for another to learn, we are patient and allow students to grow at their own pace! If you want to join us please contact grace@dancingwithgrace.com
Dance News: Grace Wins The Women of Salsa Award in Washington DC
Grace was 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 yearly at Zanzibar on the Waterfront, 700 Water St SW, Washington, DC. Each year this special event attracts an audience that gathers to recognize a special woman that has 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, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity through dance, has produced special events and been instrumental in developing and nurturing a vibrant salsa community in the mid-Atlantic and now beginning again in Tampa, Florida. She has trained many salsa instructors to teach & creates a nurturing atmosphere for all cultures, ages, shapes and sizes in the dance world. There are no Cliques in Grace's World.
Hundreds of people came out to honor Grace & immediately following the recognition ceremony was the highly anticipated all female dance revue with incredible performances by local women’s dance teams in full theatrical costuming. Nancy Alonso of WPFW 89.3 FM provided 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 world. In addition, she holds other tributes to Men in Salsa, Salsa Choreographers, & Salsa DJs.
To contact Eileen Torres please emailo her at Eileentorres1@earthlink.net
Elegant Evenings at Maggiano's Where Salsa Isn't Just from Tomatoes but for Dancing!
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One
Wed
or Friday
Elegant Dance Events at Maggiano’s One Wednesday a Month
Next Dates: September 15th (Wednesday) &
October 29th (Friday)
Experience an elegant evening to include Maggiano’s Delicious Food & Latin dance lessons by award
winning instructors of www.DancingWithGrace.com. Performances will also be showcased on the big screen with commentary by Grace Badillo, who judges and MC's many competitions and Salsa Events. 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 (WED)
• August 18th (WED)
• September 15th
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• October 29th (FRIDAY)
• November 17th (WED)
• December 6th (MONDAY)
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Cost For Lesson Only: $10
Cost For Food, Lessons & Social: $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
If you have a group or social club, please contact us so we can cater to your special friends! |
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Latin Rhythms at Don Vicente every 4th Sunday
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Every
4th
Sunday
Latin Rhythms at Don Vicente every 4th Sunday
Next Dates: September 26th & October 24th!
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!
(ONLY 2 ROOMS LEFT FOR $479)
Tampa, Florida to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas
Inside (Cat.M)........................$479 (ONLY 2 ROOMS LEFT)
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: September/October 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 lesson or $25 for 3 lessons (pay cash or check at the lesson)
NOTES: YOUR LESSONS ARE DESIGNED......
*** September Schedule ***
September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
- 6:30-7:30 pm - Balance & Spinning Technique, All Levels
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Merengue & Salsa
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Merengue Patterns & Salsa
Note To Students: September Spinning Classes will be the base for the multiple turn classes the following month. This will help you develop consistently.
*** October Schedule ***
October 5th
- 6:30-7:30 pm - Cha-Cha Hip Movement, All Levels
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa & Left Turn Technique
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Balance Technique Multiple Left Turns
October 12th
- 6:30-7:30 pm - Cha-Cha Right & Left Turns, All Levels
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa & Right Turn Techniques
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Salsa & Multiple Right Turns
October 19th
- 6:30-7:30 pm - Cha-Cha-Cha Cross Body Lead, All Levels
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa & Hook Turn Applications
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Salsa & Hook Turn Combinations
October 26th
- 6:30-7:30 pm - Cha-Cha-Cha Right Turns, All Levels
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Beginner Salsa Review of the Month
- 8:30-9:30 pm - Intermediate Salsa Footwork & Review of the Months
• 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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3. Workshop Schedule
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OCT
16
Saturday
Ladies Styling Workshop At Rizing Starz
Join Us for Dinner at
The Copa Restaurant Afterwards!
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Where: Rizing Starz Dance Academy 4244 Waters Avenue, Tampa Florida (white building with blue awnings across the street from Subway and The Copa Restaurant)
YOUR SYLLABUS
Workshop #1: 2:00-3:00 pm: Arm Styling Technique , BY GRACE ALL LEVELS: It is my goal that you will leave this class knowing how to make your dancing look more elegant if even in the smallest way at whatever level you are dancing.
Workshop #2: 3:00-4:00 pm: FOOTWORK PATTERN TECHNIQUE BY GRACE, ALL LEVELS: This class will contain a footwork pattern & Arm Styling. THis class is designed to work with the above workshop.
Workshop #3: 4-5:00 pm: BELLY DANCE BODY Movement BY GUEST INSTRUCTOR BELLE, ALL LEVELS: This class will be filled with drills for body movement in belly dancing and is designed to tie into the next body movement for Latin Dance Workshop directly afterwards. Belly dance technique is a wonderful way to understand the body enough to be able to apply it to salsa and other Latin Dances. Belle Badell is a fantastic instructor who can break things down easily for you to learn. She is now partnering with Dancing With Grace & is one of the Rizing Starz of our new dance family in Tampa, Florida. Belle is also one of the DWG Angels! Come check her out; she is amazing.
Workshop #4: 5:15-6:15 PM: BODY MOVEMENT FOR LATIN DANCERS, BY GRACE ALL LEVELS: Learn how to move your ribcage & shoulders when dancing...and then add your head to the mix! See how small movements can change elements you already know! This will include turns. Grace will make it challenging for all levels present.
Workshop #5: 6:15-7:15 pm: INTRODUCTION TO CHOREOGRAPHY, BY GRACE ALL LEVELS: You will be learning a fusion belly dance/salsa mini choreography piece in this class & feel what it is like to truly dance to the music!
Cost: $20.00 each or $65 for all.
Dinner: There is an incredible Latino Restaurant called The Copa that has VERY AUTHENTIC Puerto Rican, Cuban & Other Latin Cuisine right across the street from Rizing Starz. Everyone is welcome to come hang out and have some giggles and dinner with Grace & Roberto afterwards. Dinner ranges between $8-20. Treat yourself; this food is actually fantastic!
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 winning the Women of Salsa Award, 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
2010 DWG Clients/Accomplishments
- Winner of Women of Salsa Award in Washington, DC
- Promoter for the Step It Up in 3D Movie by Disney
- 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!
- House Instructor for the Maggiano's Fine Dining Restaurant
- House Latin Dance Instructor at Rizing Starz Dance Academy
- Director & Choreographer of the DWG Angels Non-profit Dance Team
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
- Writer for The Scene Magazine www.thescenemagdc.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
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 |
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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. Testimonials of Dancing With Grace Instruction:
Hi Grace,
How are you? I loved, loved attending the class. I was a little nervous and wasn’t sure if A. enjoyed himself ( he looked so serious) but he told me he really had fun and he wants to keep going. I am excited too. I was a little shocked at my reflection on the mirrors but I guess that’s what I get for avoiding full length mirrors for so long. You are an AMAZING dancer and teacher. Robert is incredible and although I wanted to do better than I did I know with time I will get there. I am telling all my friends about you and we will see you on Tuesday. J
Sincerely,
V
I almost gave up on Salsa until I found you online. You are the most professional people I have ever met. Thanks for moving to Tampa.
J
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