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DC Salsa, Rueda and Social Latin Dance & Music Meeting

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Meeting Description

Who

Anyone who wants to learn beginner and more advanced Salsa at 6:30 and again at 7:15pm for advanced, plus Ballroom and other social Latin dances at the same time with Terry at the same time.

Why

To become a better Salsa, Ballroom, Latin and Brazilian Samba dancer.

Organized by

"I'll be in the small studio B beyond the main Ballroom."
--Terry

Details

Beginner and intermediate Salsa and/or Rueda patterns taught at the same time by Terry (beginners) and Maria Del Mar (intermediates) with Brazilian styling from 6:30pm to 7:15pm. This followed by advanced Salsa tricks and eventually Brazilian Samba classes - Carnaraval & eventually Gafieira, Brazilian Dance Mix classes - Lambada, Forro and Axe at 7:15pm (Which may change over time to include Samba Rock, Brazilian Bolero, Pagode, Vanerao, etc....).
Weekly social Black-tie & Wedding Ballroom and Swing will also be taught at the same time from at 7:15pm by Terry Chasteen.

Class times:
6:30pm to 7:15pm:
Beginner and intermediate Salsa and/or Rueda patterns taught at the same time by Terry (beginners) and Maria Del Mar (intermediates) with Brazilian styling.
7:15pm- 8pm:
(A) More advanced Salsa dips, tricks and drops plus eventually Brazilian Samba classes - Carnaraval & eventually Gafieira, Brazilian Dance Mix classes - Lambada, Forro and Axe (Which may change over time to include Samba Rock, Brazilian Bolero, Pagode, Vanerao, etc....).
(B) Social Black-tie & Wedding Ballroom and Swing taught at the same time from at 7:15pm by Terry Chasteen.

Learn the sexy, fun, fast & furious Brazilian Samba including styling and a number of different authentic Brazilian Samba patterns each week. You've seen them dance at the "Carnival" in Rio de Janeiro and during "Marti Gras" in New Orleans. This class includes styling and moves for both men & ladies that will make your dancing style in the clubs "Out of this World"! Prepare now for those HOT! dance clubs and Marti Gras parties.

AN ONGOING DROP-IN CLASS - NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED
Other Salsa and Ballroom dance classes and workshops will take place on Sundays at 2pm and 4pm, Mondays at the YMCA, Dupont Circle at 7:30pm and 8:15pm, Beginner Salsa on Fridays at 6:30pm, and beginner and advanced Salsa on Saturdays at 10:30am and 11:15pm. Check the "Dance class schedule" link at www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com).

Our monthly "Dance-&-Learn Parties" and the weekly "Sunday Salsa, Argentine Tango and Salsa Rueda Social Dance Parties" at the Chevy Chase Ballroom will also be playing dance music in all styles by request so you can put your new choreography to use. New patterns will be introduced weekly after review of those covered the week before. This class is for both men and women and includes a lot of styling.

You've been WATCHING "Dancing with the Stars", now it's time for YOU to "BE ONE"!!

$12.00 per person per class or $95.00 per 10-class dance card good toward any of Terry Chasteen's Chevy Chase Ballroom classes. $10.00 student discount or $75.00 student 10-class dance card good toward any of Terry's Chevy Chase Ballroom classes throughout the week.

PLUS!

Drop-in Beginner social Latin dances from 7:00pm - 8pm on Wednesdays at the Chevy Chase Ballroom taught by Terry Chasteen.

No previous dance experience or partner necessary.

Location:
the Chevy Chase Ballroom
5207 Wisc Ave., NW
Washington DC 20015

Contact Information:
Terry Chasteen
202-462-0870
TerryChasteen@hotmail.com
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com

Fee: $12.00 per person, $95.00 per 10-class card good toward any of Terry Chasteen's classes at the Chevy Chase Ballroom, $10.00 student rate with full-time ID, $75.00 student 10-class dance card. All 10-dance class cards are good for any of Terry Chasteen's classes at the Chevy Chase Ballroom throughout the week.

www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com

For additional information, contact:
Terry Chasteen's "International DanceSPORT and Entertainment"
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
202-462-0870
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.net
www.InterNationalDanceSPORTcompany.com
www.TangoDanceSPORT.com
www.DanceAtYourWeddingWorkshops.com
www.TheDancingKidsNetwork.com
www.MichaelJackonsThriller.com
www.Learn-to-Dance-athon.org
www.DancingWithTheDCStars.info
www.DCDanceSportNews.com
www.OutOnTheDanceFloor.org
The web site for the annual 1st Saturday in June "Out on The Dance Floor Charity Ball" plus monthly "So You Think You Can Dance DC" "Dancing with the DC Stars" and "Dancing with the AC/DC Stars" mini-dance competitions.

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