Message to Our Students
Dear All,
Summer is over, but luckily we live in Florida so it still feels gorgeous as ever!
We accomplished a lot this summer including many fundraisers and sharing dance with the less fortunate. We raised money for African orphans, Guatemalan orphans, shared dance with our wheel chair bound veterans, taught the ladies of Ms. Bella that being beautiful is not skin deep, but within the heart, taught people how to dance and use it for good and so much more!
We are excited to announce our debut of Mercedes Janer, Director of Choregraphy for Dancing With Grace and welcome her and her husband Victor to our company. At this time we are elated to anounce that we are all believers in Jesus Christ and dance for good across the nation and world. To be equally yolked as a dance company is the greatest feeling I have ever felt professionally! I know we will do a lot of good in this community and want to love others through dance and help them understand that God is a lot cooler than most churches make Him out to be!
Happy Birthday to my husband Hugo Badillo. He is turning 400 in September LOL! Hugo is our amazing website GURU, Newsletter GURU, Music GURU, and dance instructor GURU! He is kind, loving, sweet, and funny. We have been married 9 wonderful years and I am blessed to call him my sweetheart! Don't forget to wish him a happy birthday in Septemeber!
In the last few months I have been part of some big events; I was the Creative Director and MC of the New Jersey International Salsa Congress, the Chair and MC of the Crown Ball for the Pasco/Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Lead Instructor for the Healing Hands Foundation Fundraiser in Washington DC and recent fundraiser last month in Baltimore, Maryland, and the Creative Director of the Berks Salsa Fest. Doing salsa for a reason is a blessing, and I want to thank everyone involved in all of these projects. They cannot be done alone and are part of a larger picture of kind, loving people that I am honored to work with.
God Bless You All & make sure to keep dancing with modesty out there no matter where you may go, be it the club, a party, a wedding or any other social situation. Try to be an example of goodness and kindness everywhere you go, even if you are the only one trying! Dancing doesn't have to be self worship; let dance be a self expression and a way for you to give joy to those around you! Be good and be safe!
Sincerely,
Grace & Hugo Badillo (Man we look young in this picture! I just cant change it (no gray hair! ha ha!)
President and Director
Dancing With Grace Productions
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Grace Receives The National Presidential Volunteer Service Award from President Bush!
Not many Americans are nominated to receive the National Volunteer Service Award from The President Himself.
Grace was awarded this on April 22, 2009 in Washington DC for her tireless efforts to help those in need and inspire others to do the same.
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Grace thanks all the special people who contributed to her receiving this award! You know who you are! |
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Walk In My Shoes: Global Project
Grace is partnering with an incredible team of givers to send shoes to people all over the world including the USA! Can you help us?
If so, please contact Grace at grace@dancingwithgrace.com today.
DWG will be helping send shoes to an orphanage in Africa very soon!
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Join Us On Facebook!
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Dancing With Grace In Tampa, Florida
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Thank You For Helping Others
Through Dance
DWG's history over the last 11 years has been one of giving & helping those on the east coast & beyond through the generous donations, voluntary event entertainment, donations of our DVDs, Dance Lessons, and Products, and the help of our students. Over the years we have helped raise over one million dollars to organizations like:
- Headstart Couples Program $600.00 September 2011
- Voices for Children Flashmob Fundraiser, $900 Aug 2011
- Healing Hands, $350 Aug 2011
- HeadStart Program, $1,000 donation Aug 2011-2012
- Donations of DVD's For Oasis: A Pregnancy Center Fundraiser: $150.00
- Salsa4aReason 7: Private Fundraiser for A Widow's Roof-$2500 Raised!
- Salsa4aReason 8: The Healing Hands Foundation, Washington DC-$1790 Raised!
- Miss Bella 2011 Pageant, Raised $1500 for PHHCC Scholarship Fund
- Habitat For Humanity: $170
- Mision of Love Feb 2010, Helped raise $2500 for www.ChristiansFight.com
- Turkey Jam Raised $330 to help provide food for a family to eat for the entire month of November 2010, www.ChristiansFight.com
- Tampa Bay Children's Chorus Zumbathon, 2010 $2,500
- Dance For The Cure, Esophageal Cancer Research 2010 We raised $10,000!
- Kennedy Krieger Institute, Grace Badillo Co-Chair (Children with major disabilities like Spin bifida) over $750,000 raised!
- Dance For The Cure 2009, Grace Badillo, Chair (Esophageal Cancer) $21,000 raised.
- Hands Across The Americas (Sending Doctors on Missions Trips to South America) over $3,000 raised.
- Preschool for the Arts @ St. Anne (Raising money for much needed supplies)
- Christian Children’s Fund (Supporting a family with all their needs yearly) over $3,000 raised.
- Sexual Assault Resource Counseling Center (SARCC), PA (Raising money for resources to reach Latina Women who have been raped)
- Centro de la Communidad (Helps Latinos w/immigration, learning a second language, employment, housing & more)
- Hispanic College Fund (Dancing with Grace gave $30,000 worth of dance scholarships to 3 students)
- Hispanic Youth Symposium, Chair of Talent Show, MC of DC Symposium (Where we mentored children to perform and compete for college money)
- YWCA, Baltimore & Colorado (Helping 72 homeless families have a fantastic Christmas)
- The Head Start Program (Program that provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.)
- The Fuel Fund of Maryland (Providing much needed monies for low income families to heat their home during the winter months)
- Caring Communities, (Serving Children with disabilities)
- The Arc of Baltimore Community Resource Center (The Arc of Baltimore works in full partnership with foster parents caring people who have opened their hearts, minds and homes to children in crisis.)
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (Breast Cancer Research)
- Special Olympics (Sponsoring those who want to go!)
- Casey Cares Foundation (For children with terminal illnesses)
- The Girl Scouts (Community outreaches)
- Private Orphanages in Puerto Rico, Africa, Mexico & the Dominican Republic (Food, supplies, monies)
- Harvest Ball For Babies (To raise money for the homeless)
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (Educational Programs and tools for patients)
- Caring Communities.org Caring Network Respite Care Registry (Respite care is temporary relief or "intermittent Breaks" for caregivers and families who are caring for those with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, or the elderly.)
- National MS Society (Raising money for research)
- Arundel Lodge, (Empowering Adults with Mental Illness)
- Hospice of The Chesapeake (Supporting those who are dealing with advanced illnesses or bereavement through hospice)
- Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Maryland (Raising money for awareness and research)
- Annapolis Preschool (To raise money for necessities)
- Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Events and Entertainment)
- Dance Shoe Donations through HYM Style for Children in Colombia. (Purchasing shoes for teams of dancers that want to compete in the Columbia).
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) (Raising funds)
- 11th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York City (Walk in memory of those who died of cancer)
- Make A Wish Foundation
- Children of The Nations (Helping the orphans of many countries; We Will support this year!)
Thank you for doing SALSA FOR A REASON and letting us inspire you to your greatest potential. We love you.... Grace and Hugo
YWCA Homeless Shelter
Head Start Event
Orphanage in Puerto Rico
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Rizing Starz Academy
DWG will be teaching at Rizing Starz again beginning in September of 2011 This studio teaches all types of dance including contemporary, tap, jazz, hip/hop, lyrical and especially ZUMBA! Check them out at http://www.rizingstarz.com/. |
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Bravo Award
The Bravo Award Goes to.....
Jennifer Rosoff and Betsy Smith
These two ladies are incredible. Not only do they help others on a regular basis but they are kind, loving, amazing human beings that everyone should know. To meet Jennifer check out creativemovement.org; Jennifer is the organizer of the National Dance Day event in Tampa, Florida. To meet Betsy check out vfcgal.org and become a volunteer for the Forgotten Children March on September 24, 2011. We are very proud of you both. God Bless You and your work.
Sincerely,
Grace, Hugo & Roberto
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Grace’s Salsa Tips
Tip #1: Lust: Have you ever noticed a lady's panty line or bottom when a skirt happens to fly up in the club? Have you ever noticed that "hot guy" that you can't take your eyes off of? Have you ever lusted for that person because of what you saw or did you turn away out of respect? Respect is a lost art. There was once a time where someone would rush to tell a female they were "showing the goods", but now people say nothing except "hey, look at her A**". Men and women, the next time you see someone or something really attractive, realize this is natural, but immediately look away and try not to focus intently; looking away immeidately will not only allow you to respect the person, but yourself and help you maintain your sexual integrity in the process.
PS. Ladies, wear proper under garments.
Tip #2: Stop Lying: "Shhh. Don't tell anyone at the church that I am here." This is an all too familiar line I hear on a regular basis. Let me give you a clue people: If you have to hide that you are going dancing, you are at the wrong church. Any church that tells you dancing is a sin has not bibically studied what the word of God says about the subject. Please read, "Is Dancing A Sin?" article I wrote in prayer and with deep respect to the word of God and stop lying. No one, especially a church or pastor, should make you feel like you have to tell a lie. |
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2nd Annual St. Louis Salsa Congress
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2012 New Jersey Iinternational Salsa Congress
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Topics:
- NEWS FLASH: Spotlight; Welcome Mercedes!, Two Scoops of the Month, Support Life & Other News, Pictures of Berks SalsaFest, and National Dance Day are in!, Support Life! Oasis Did it!, New Article of the Month & DWG Dance Articles Booklet, New Tampa Night Club Reviews Page on Our Website, and Private Lesson Packages.
- Weekly Group Salsa Lessons in Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Land 'O Lakes, & Spring Hill: Tuesday Schedule Change & Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday Lesson Schedules
- Socials/Events of the Month
- DWG Accomplishments: Here is a list of some of the great things we have accomplished as a dance company over the years.
- Is Dancing A Sin and Testimonials: If you believe in God, you should read this article. More email responses!
- Tampa Area Salsa Schools/Businesses: Try us all out!
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1. NEWS FLASH
Spot Light: Mercedes & Victor Join Dancing With Grace
Introducing Mercedes Janer, the New Director of Choreography of Dancing With Grace. Gorgeous, Sweet, HILARIOUS, Goofy, and full of absolute joy, Mercedes is the newest member of the Dancing With Grace Team. Her husband Victor also performs with Mercedes from time to time. They recently moved here from Puerto Rico where they taught dance including Salsa, Bomba and all of the ballroom dances. Mercedes will be teaching throughout North Tampa and with DWG at many of their fundraisers! Read Mercedes' Bio
Scoop of the Month: Dancing With Grace Written Up in YAHOO News & The Baltimore Sun Newspaper!
Recently, Grace was interviewed and our company was placed in an article on yahoo news! Check the Yahoo article: Tampas Best Clubs Spas Chefs Comfort Home
Read about our Salsa for a Reason 9 event in the Baltimore Sun:
Healing Hands Salsa for a Reason
Other News: Veterans Dance Too! 
Grace went to the VA Hospital to entertain the troops who are wheelchair bound and had a great time. We put up televisions with videos of dance performances, performed a demonstration solo dance, did classes for them to watch their nurses fumble around on the floor & danced with them in their wheelchairs. She even brought Ms. Bella to the event and the guys just loved her to pieces! Grace made sure to tell all of the men that they will have a new body in heaven with Christ and to save a dance for her! To use salsa for a reason join us today! Check out the Salsa4aReason X Photos.
Berks Salsa Fest Photos Are In!
The Berks Salsa Fest was amazing. An amazingly coordinated team, the BSF was certainly one of the best committees I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Check out the Berks Salsa Fest Photos.
Grace with Latin Grammy
Award Winner, Harvey Averne
The photos are in of the National Dance Day Event!
Grace and Roberto taught at the National Dance Day Event which was a great hit! We want to give a special thanks to Jennifer Rosoff who organized it and asked us to join in! We are happy to be on the committee for next year! Whoo hoo! Check out the National Dance Day Event Photos
Support Life - Oasis Pregnancy Center Does It! 
Recently, we had a Family Fun Day fundraiser at Organic Life Coffee House: Dancing With Grace is a proud supporter, fundraiser and prayer warrior for Oasis: A Pregnancy Center in North Tampa. This center gives free pre-natal care to girls who find themselves pregnant and alone, uncertain if they want to terminate their pregnancy. After all of the hard work of so many volunteers, staff, and prayer warrirors, Oasis did it! We raised enough money to purchase a sonogram machine so that these young girls can see their children! They are a life, not a blob of tissue, but a life with two eyes, two feet, two hands and a soul. BRAVO to everyone who worked so hard to achieve this goal. To volunteer or help in any way please Check them out at http://www.oasispregnancycenter.org/home/.
New Tampa Dance Clubs Review Page on Our Website!
Check out the new Tampa Latin Clubs Reviews web page that includes reviews for some of the regular dance locations in Tampa/New Tampa areas.
Private Lesson Packages
Checkout the private packages for 2011! A variety of choices that may even include a gourmet meal! Click on any of the images below for details about each package. Check them all out in our online DWGstore under Private Lesson Packages!
New Article Of The Month & Dance Article Booklet
Check Out Grace's New Article: How Can You Be A Devout Believer and Go To A Night Club?
 At the New Jersey Congress, Grace released her booklet titled "Dance Articles by Grace Badillo" 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.
2. Tuedays - Weekly Group Salsa Lessons in Tampa
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**** No Classes in December ****
**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 FL
(white building w/ blue awnings
across the street from Subway)
When: Every Tuesday - No Classes in December
Cost: $10 per lesson or $25 for 3 lessons
(pay cash/check at door).
If you decide you would like to take classes every Tuesday and know which ones you want to attend in advance you can pay in advance at the door by check and Grace will give you a special deal. |
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*** September-November Schedule ***
Times:
- 7:30-8:25 pm - Beg-Int Salsa & Body Flow Fundamentals
- 8:30-9:25 pm - Balance and Spinning Technique All Levels
Grace is an expert at teaching up to three levels in each class.
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Wednesdays - Weekly Group Salsa Lessons in Wesley Chapel
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Drop-in salsa lessons at Aja Wiregrass in The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel every Wednesday.
When: Every Wednesday
Where: Aja Wiregrass
28211 Paseo Dr Suite #190
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Times:
- Lesson 1: 7:30 pm - Beginner Salsa
- Lesson 2: 7:30 pm - Int/Adv Technique Footwork &/or Partnering
Cost: $10 per person
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Thursdays - Weekly Drop-in Group Salsa Lessons in Land O Lakes
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Drop-in salsa lessons at The Dance & Gynnastics Academy of Tampa in Land O Lakesl every Thursday.
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When: Every Thursday
Where: Dance & Gynnastics Academy of Tampa
23633 Venezia Dr Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
NOTE:THIS IS ON THE CORNER OF ROUTE 54 AND LIVINGSTON ROAD AND MAY NOT BE ON YOUR GPS DUE TO IT BEING A VERY NEW BUILDING.
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Cost: $10 per person per lesson or $5 for children per lesson. Parents sometimes like to bring their children to class and are welcome to do so.
September Schedule
- Lesson 1: 8:15- 9:15 pm: Christian Salsa Classes Beginner - Intermediate I, $10 each: This class is designed for those who believe that dance is a precious gift from God that we can either use in a sinful way or enjoy for his glory! Grace will begin w/basics & move forward in difficulty based on each person's ability. Grace is an expert at teaching 3-4 levels in class w/up to 100 people in class.
October Schedule
- Lesson 1: 7:15- 8:10 pm: Christian Salsa Classes Beginner - Intermediate I, $10 each: This class is designed for those who believe that dance is a precious gift from God that we can either use in a sinful way or enjoy for his glory! Grace will begin w/basics & move forward in difficulty based on each person's ability. Grace is an expert at teaching 3-4 levels in class w/up to 100 people in class.
- Lesson 2: 8:15 - 9:10 pm: Salsa - Ladies & Men's Styling W/Modesty All Levels, $10 each: This class teaches dancers how to look graceful & elegant instead of "worldly". It is focused on how to avoid inciting lust in people when you dance. Included: Drills of arm styling, footwork, body movement & cross body lead w/turn technique.
- Lesson 3: 9:10 - 9:40 pm: Balance and Spinning Technique in Latin Dance, All Levels: $5 each Have vertigo? This class is for people who need more focused work on turning & balancing.
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Every Saturday Starting in October - Drop-in Group Christian Salsa Lessons in University Mall in Tampa, FL
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** Every Saturdy at Dance World in the University Mall in Tampa
beginning in October 1st**
Drop-in Group Christian Salsa Lessons at Dance World at the University Mall in Tampa, FL
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When: Every Saturday
Where: Dance World in the University Mall
2200 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
Cost: $10 per person per lesson
Times:
- 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Testimony Bible Study
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Salsa Lessons by the Believers of Dancing With Grace
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Práctica
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3. Socials/Events of the Month:
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Saturdays
2nd Annual Forgotten Children March
Come Hang Out with the Dancing With Grace Team
Voices for Children of Tampa Bay asks you to join is for the Second Annual Forgotten Children March from 9:00am - 2:00pm at Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa. Bring your entire family and join us to help the abused, neglected, and abandoned foster children who are facing the dependency system without anyone to speak up for them. Each person marching will represent a child in need. Sponsor a child for only $100.
It is not necessary to sponsor a child in order to attend this event. This is open to the general public and will be a kid friendly with plenty of entertainment including Shana Banana, J Dalton Band, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Vendors, Food, and much more.
Stay tuned as this page will be updated as more details are announced.
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011
Where: Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
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Dancing With Grace & Dance World Christmas Social
When: Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
Where: Dance World in University Mall
2200 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
Cost: $10 per person
Time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm
Lessons: 7pm Merengue and 8pm Salsa
Door prizes, horderves, & more...
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4. DWG Current Past and Present Accomplishments
2011 DWG Accomplishments
- St. Louis Salsa Congress Instructor, September 2011
- Voices for Children Flash Mob, Tampa Bay Museum of Art, August 2011
- Healing Hands Foundation Fundraiser, Baltimore Maryland August 2011
- Berks Salsa Fest Creative Director, Instructor & Master of Ceremonies August 2011
- Healing Hands Foundation Fundraiser, Washington DC, April 2011
- James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Social For WheelChair Bound Veterans
- Chair, Crown Ball of Pasco/Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Ms. Bella Pageant 2011, MC, Choreographer & Creative Director: Raised $1500 for PHHCC
- Winner of the Leadership In Dance Award, Salsa Centro, Washington DC, March 2011
- DWG Fun & Fitness Cruise to Mexico with 119 guests in February of 2011
- Fundraiser for www.ChristiansFight.com, raising monies for a van for a disabled child
- Scholarship Selection Committee Member for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Girl Scouts Dance Program Specialist
- Crown Ball Chair, Pasco/Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- NJ Internationall Salsa Congress Creative Director, Master of Ceremonies & Instructor
- NJ Dancing Dreams Chair for Autistic Children's Dance Program
2010 DWG Clients/Accomplishments
- Fundraiser for www.ChristiansFight.com, provided meals for family for a month.
- Winner of the Noche Latina Dance Contest, October 2010
- Master of Ceremonies of the Tampa Bay Children's Chorus Zumbathon
- Winner of Women of Salsa Award in Washington, DC
- Scholarship Selection Committee Member for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- 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
We have many more accomplishments from 2000-2008 but not enough room! Browse our photogallery to see more of what we have done!
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
Testimonials about our instruction and emails I received about this article:
My name is B and I attended the Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced level workshops that you were gracious enough to give at the University of Tampa this past weekend. I have lived in Tampa all of my life and have been dancing salsa for just shy of 10 years. Salsa is what I call my long lost love. Growing up in a family that has no Latin background and little of the culture, I spent my childhood mesmerized by what I called the "bongo beat", only to learn later in my twenties that it had a name -and that was Salsa. Since then Salsa has become and always will be very dear to my heart as it is something that I have loved all of my life but was introduced to it only a few years ago.
I started learning here in Tampa and have been blessed to grow enough in it to dance socially. In the beginning, dancing was so enjoyable and I felt as though I was finally in place where I belonged. It was what I thought was an excellent way to meet others and really participate in what most lyrics in salsa encourage- the celebration of life, freedom and loved ones. A few years ago, however, the vibe in Tampa changed and it became more of a "show down" than it was just enjoyment of the music and the dance. For me, where I used to be a very liberated dancer, I became very self conscious because it seemed that I was not "eligible" to dance with anyone unless I danced at a certain level. What was once enjoyable became extremely intimidating and it started to show in my dancing. For that reason, it has been almost 5 years since I have danced socially and it has been such a sore spot because salsa is such a part of me that I have had to ignore a huge part of who I am for so long.
Coming to your workshop was the first time in a long time . I must tell you that it was HUGELY REFRESHING not only to be back in the rapture of salsa but to hear you speak of modesty. In your class, I instantly felt at home and that I did not have to be ashamed to let salsa manifest in me the way God designed. Before your class, I had convinced myself that I was not "good enough" to dance salsa because I didn't dance at the level of other dancers. It was such a blessing to learn from you and be reminded that God's goodness is in everything and He placed you and your team in my path to go back to doing one of the many I know is in my heart...Salsa. Thank you for your presence, your blessing of reminded modesty and encouragement. If more instructors placed emphasis on modesty and the true essence of Salsa, multitudes of more people would have the chance to experience and know just how truly wonderful salsa is. Thank you for inspiring me to come back out of my shell and go back to doing what I love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sincerely,
B
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Dear Grace,
Wow! I am convinced that you have a mission from God. He places each one of us in strategic places to reach out to individuals that otherwise would not hear of Him. You are destined for something big and many will join in. What a strategic tool! God goes beyond our imagination. Just trust Him and let's continue to promote, advertise, invite, spread the word. This is big and will be huge. All the glory goes to Him. Yesssssss!
S
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!
7. 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
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Dance World
www.DanceWorldTampa.com
Specializing in Salsa, Belly dancing, Hip Hop, Kids Ballet, Zumba, Break Dancing, and Competition dance Teams
813-423-2623 |
SALSAMANIA
TEACHING CLASSIC RUEDA CASINO AND SALSA ON 1
305-345-1972 |
SALSA SIMONE
WWW.DimoneSalsa.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 |
SALSA XTREME
www.salsaxtremetampa.com
MIAMI STYLE CASINO, SALSA AND LA STYLE SALSA (also Bachata)
727 542-6282 (or 813-765-6083)
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SALSA CALIENTE DANCE STUDIO
www.tampasalsa.com
TEACHING SALSA, BACHATA, MERENGUE AND CHA-CHA.
(813) 792-8244 |
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 |
Dancin Motion
www.dancinmotionsa.com
Latin, Bollywood, Mambo Music & More in Brandon, Florida
Contact: info@dancinmotionsa.com |
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Rapture Dance
www.RaptureDance.com.com
Salsa, Latin, Swing & Ballroom in Tampa, FL
Contact: Rich DiStasio 302-293-2962
Note: The Name Rapture Dance is not affiliated with Christian Dance.
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Euro Pilates
www.euro-pilates.com
Salsa classes, Pilates Boot Camp Kicks Butt, THE WALL,
PILATESSTICK & More in Wesley Chapel, Florida
Contact Infor:
eMail: info@Euro-Pilates.com
Phone: (813) 756-4000 |
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