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Cuban Salsa ("Rueda") Class Schedule:

NO CLASSES OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND--9/4 & 9/5.

1. VIRGINIA CLASS:
Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Crown Dance; 2820 Dorr Ave.; Fairfax, VA 22031. (This is a 4 blocks from the Dunn Loring metro station.) $10/person

2. BALTIMORE AREA CLASSES:
a. Sundays from 5 PM to 7:15 PM at Dickeyville Studio; 4900 Wetheredsville Rd. Building #2; Baltimore MD 21207. $10/class.

b. The fourth Thursday of the month, 9-10 PM at La Palapa's Restaurant (8307 Main St.; Ellicott City). The other Thursdays, Vanessa teaches one on one beg/int Salsa. $5/person.

c. On Sept 22, Barb will be teaching Cuban Salsa at Sammy's (1200 North Charles St; Baltimore, MD). Class is 9 to 10 pm followed by open dancing at this cozy venue!

3. MARYLAND SUBURBS CLASS:
Thursdays in College Park at the U of MD campus on Route 1; 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Open to public but you must register at: 301-3142787 or visit http://stampunion.umd.edu/artlearn/classes.aspx. Class is in the basement of the Student Union, next-door to Room B0107 (the Arts & Learning Office). Price/time vary with the semester so check the link!

If you are already a Salsa dancer and want to take your dancing to the next level, learning the Cuban-style (Casino Rueda) Salsa steps is an amazingly fast and easy way to skyrocket your "vocabulary of moves!"

We cover a lot in every class.
Directions are below.

(SIDE NOTE: This email information is up on my website, so you can click on the "What's Happening?" button any time to read DIT's latest email in case you didn't receive it or you misplaced it! Thanks.)
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Below is the DIT News!

Party Time!

Latin Nights

Workshops, Congresses, & Shows

Seeking a Roommate?
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1. College Park Latin Nights Starting October

Starting again in October, on the first Monday of each month, there will be Latin Nights in College Park. The venue is E.J.'s Landing (8601 Baltimore Ave, CP, MD 20740). This fun event is resuming in October. For more info, click here.
This night is sponsored by Salsabor.

2. Congresses & Other Shows

a. Congresses
DIT performed a very cool Cuban Rueda Routine at the DC Salsa Congress. That video can be seen on this website on the videos page! Bravo to all the performers! The Rueda team performed as well at the DC Bachata Congress. And the DIT Women's Team performed at the Miami Congress (August 6-8); that video is on the website as well. We are scheduled to perform in the 6 pm Sunday show at NY's Salsa Congress (Labor Day weekend). The NY Congress is a great event, attended by Salseros from all over the world, in case you'd like to check it out.

DanceInTime Women's Routine performers

b. Tabitha's Fashion Show With Salsa Dancing
Tabitha Darby is hosting a fashion show followed by open dancing on 9/24 at Latin Palace (509 S. Broadway St; Baltimore, MD). There will be a number of performances including one by DIT, the fashion show and then dancing. The show is 7 to 9pm and the open dancing goes till 2 am.

c. Dancing for World Peace? (Sure! Why not?!)
Sister Cities International is an organization that creates partnerships between U.S. and international communities. They work toward global cooperation, cultural understanding and economic development. They are hosting a 5K Race for World Peace on Saturday, October 23. The walk/run begins in Foggy Bottom and ends at the National Mall. Registration is $20. After the run, there is a festival and Danceintime will be teaching and performing Rueda to lend support, as well. We're onstage at 1 pm if you want to check that out. The event is at 21st Street and Pennsylvania Ave in DC (2 blocks from Foggy Bottom metro). Metro is suggested since it will be crowded! For info: www.sister-cities.org.

d. Saturday, October 30, 2010 at George Mason U.
The Prince William Campus of George Mason is home to the Hylton Performing Arts Center. There on Oct. 30, DanceEvert, run by Tom Evert, one of our Rueda dancers from Virginia, is producing a "Day of the Dead" Festival show, along with another Rueda dancer, Sue Skaddan. Day of the Dead is the name of a three day Mexican holiday when people honor loved ones who have died. DIT will be doing a Rueda and a medley presentation woven into a stage production as part of the festivities at this event! For more info, visit: http://sites.google.com/site/dayofthedead2010/home

e. Shows for Hispanic Heritage Month or General Entertainment
If you or your church, office or organization is looking for a show to celebrate something special, you can inquire with Barb. DanceInTime does many private shows for Hispanic Heritage Month every year as well as providing all types of Latin dance entertainment at events large and small.

3. Looking for a roommate?
One of our old Rueda students may be moving back to the area and is looking for a roommate to share an apartment or house. If you need a roommate, you can contact me (barbBtalks@aol.com) and I'll forward your letter to my friend.

For information on other events around town, scroll down this page or if you receive this by email, go to: http://danceintime.com/emailinfo.htm and scroll down.
Be well everyone!

Keepin' it real,

Barbara Bernstein
www.DanceInTime.com
301-4646244 301-9806043
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DIRECTIONS

Crown Dance Studio; 2820 Dorr Ave; Merrifield, VA 22031 (METRO-ACCESSIBLE!) (Venue for the Saturday class at 11:30 am)

This is an easy 4 block walk from the Dunn Loring metro station. That station is at the intersection of Gallows Rd and Prosperity Ave. If you leave the station heading west on Prosperity, then make a left onto Merrilee Dr. and then a right onto Merrifield Ave. From there it's a left onto Dorr; the studio is on your right. There is lots of free parking around the building.

To get there by car from Route 495 (Washington Beltway), take the exit for 50 West and get onto Gallows Rd. (VA-650 N) heading toward Merrifield. Then make a left onto Lee Highway (US 29). (There is a Taco Bell, a Sunoco station, and a "Gas King" station at this intersection.) Then turn right onto Hilltop Rd, and then another quick right onto Dorr Ave. There is lots of free parking around the building.

NOTE FOR GETTING THERE: You cannot tell from the outside that there's a studio in the building. So find the address, park, and go in. The studio is on the main floor down the hall.
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Dickeyville Studio; 4900 Wetheredsville Rd; Building #2; Baltimore, Maryland----(Venue for Sunday class at 5 pm and Student Team rehearsals)

From I-695:
Take exit 16 to merge onto I-70 E (same from north or south, head towards the park & ride)
Take exit 94 to merge onto MD-122/Security Blvd (exit right, before park & ride)
Turn right at N Forest Park Ave (first traffic light, exit lane from I-70 becomes turning lane onto N Forest Park)
Turn slight right at Wetheredsville Rd (2nd street after the light at Windsor Mill Rd.) Watch closely for Wetheredsville Rd as it's easy to miss!!
4900 Wetheredsville Rd will be on the left (drive across the metal bridge, first building on the left, beside the bridge. It's building #2)

From Catonsville:
You can take Ingleside Ave (or get on I-695 and follow directions above)
At Security Blvd, Ingleside Ave. becomes N Forest Park Ave
Continue on N Forest Park Ave|
Slight right at Wetheredsville Rd (2nd street after the light at Windsor Mill Rd.)4900 Wetheredsville Rd will be on the left (drive across the metal bridge, first building on the left, beside the bridge. It's building #2)

From inside Baltimore City:
There are too many possibilities to list, depending on your point of origin. If you aren't comfortable navigating through the city, we recommend getting on the highway and following the directions above.

NOTE FOR GETTING THERE: The Wetheredsville Rd. area looks very residential----it doesn't look like you are headed to a studio. But you ARE in the right place!! Just keep going on Wetheredsville Rd. till you see the metal bridge and drive over it, turning left. That brings you to a parking lot. There is no indication there's a studio in any of the buildings; it looks industrial. But if you go in Building 2, and then walk into the door straight ahead of you, it's a big, nice dance studio!! (Life lesson: Looks can deceive!)

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Stamp Student Union Building; U. of Maryland Campus; College Park, MD (At the intersection of Campus Drive & Union Lane)
Take either Route 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway) or Route I-95 to get onto Route I-495 (also called the Washington Beltway).Take the U.S. Route 1 exit, heading toward College Park. Turn right onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" & travel up the hill. Stamp Student Union is on your right. There is a parking lot next to the building.
OR, you can use Metro's College Park/U of MD station and then take the University Shuttle, which is free for everyone (including non-students), to the Student Union. This class is offered by the Arts & Learning Center, in the basement in Room B0107 during school semesters.
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La Palapa Grill (8307 Main St.; Ellicott City)
Get onto the Baltimore Beltway (Route 695) and get off at Frederick Rd. heading towards Catonsville. You follow that roughly 5 miles as it passes through the heart of Catonsville and becomes Main St. heading into Ellicott City. The restaurant is on Main but it's set back from the street so it's hard to see. Keep your eyes peeled as you go down Main St.
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EJ's Landing Restaurant (8601 Baltimore Avenue; College Park, MD 20740) is inside the Clarion Inn. From 495, go south on Route 1 toward the U of MD, and you will see the Clarion Inn on your left. There is plenty of free parking in the lot. Note that this is just a few blocks north on Route 1 (walking distance) from the University of Maryland.

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LOCAL EVENTS AND CLASSES

Please note that these venues do change from time to time. An effort is made to keep this information up to date, but to be sure, you may want to call ahead and verify that the times and venues still apply!

1. The website by Earl Rush, www.Stuckonsalsa.com, lists lots of local events and classes, and is a great overall source of information. Check it out!!

2. Workshops/classes in Blatimore are often run by Susan Leiter. Up to date details are on her site: www.alivewithdance.com on the Learn to Dance page.

3. Tuesday Nights
General Info: Salsa at Barking Dog Salsa run by Michelle Reyes is a popular night located at 4723 Elm St; Bethesda, MD. Also, check out Michelle's other gigs, as she often runs special workshops. Her email for further info is msreyes623@yahoo.com or go to: www.salsadmv.com

4. Here is Hector Chavez's website for info on his classes and Salsa nights: www.LatinDanceVibe.com. Hector is a strong teacher and has been a good friend to Danceintime!

5. Lee Smith's classes---Lee teaches at so many places and is involved in so many things, the best thing I can do is give you his website to get his current schedule. I can hardly keep up with all his gigs!! He is a great dancer and good friend, and I recommend his classes. Check out: http://dancelikemagic.com and FlirtingOnTheFloor.com.
Lee does so much, it's wise to check his events or you can call 703-599-3018. Lee is a great teacher and a friend who I always enjoy working with FYI.

6. "Mr. Mambo" (Tommy Smith) teaches Mambo in the area, and to get prices and other details for his classes, call 202 232 6343 or email: latindanceteacher@hotmail.com .

7. Clarendon Grill Dancing on Mondays-- Address: 1101 N Highland St. Arlington, VA. Keith Givens runs this night which is a Washington institution. Check out Keith's site for details other gigs: Oohsalsa.com.

8 For everything going on currently in Baltimore, visit Sue Elliott's blog: www.baltimoresalsablog.com. Sue's info is very complete covering every day of the week.

9. Check out www.clavekazi.com for info on group, classes, and parties. This is a very strong dance company, run by world-known Shaka Brown. Irene Holtzmann holds down the fort when Shaka is out of town which is often.

10. Vanessa Beltran-Medina is teaching at La Palapa's on Thursdays from 9 to 10 PM. She addresses beginners and does a segment for Intermediate dancers too, generally. Then there is open dancing with a Latin mix. And she has Barb teach Cuban Salsa the last Thursday of each month to enrich the class offerings! For more info on her classes, email: vanessa_beltran@hotmail.com.

11. Check out www.dcsalsaproductions.com for info on what Mario "Salsa," organizer of the DC Salsa Meetup group is promoting. He always has lots going on.

12. Events run by Eileen Torres: Her venues have shifted over time but are always well run. She is now back doing Salsa Nights at Zanzibar's on the Waterfront in DC once a month on Wednesdays. Write to eileen@salsacentro.com for more info.

13. Sean Climer runs Latin Nights and teaches in Baltimore at a variety of venues that have included Zen West, Buddha Lounge, etc. He also teaches beginners from 9 to 9:30 pm at Talara (615 President's St; Baltimore MD 21202---corner of President & Fleet) on Monday nights (no cover). To keep up with his active and changing schedule, you should contact Sean: georgiaboydance@gmail.com. By the way, Sean's lead is like silk, ladies--don't miss a chance to dance with him!!

14. Ever been curious about what was going on in partnership dancing in the early 1900's? A lady name Renee produced a DVD titled "Dancing Through the Centuries: Dawn of a New World: Two-Step to the Lindy Hop." The DVD costs $31.95 & you can contact her (camusr@verizon.net) to inquire about buying it or about her dances where they do Turkey Trot, Charleston, etc.

15. Check out Anna Damen's Salsa classes in Columbia/Baltimore. Anna is a top flight teacher and dancer and her classes are always worthwhile. For more info, contact her at: Annadamen@msn.com.

16. Nissim Albaig and Mike Fok run Salsa Now (www.Salsa-Now.net) and teach at various locations and run Salsa nights in Baltimore. Check the Baltimore salsa blog for details.

17. David Norton sponsors parties with Salsa, Rueda and other dances. Get his information at washingtondanceinstitute.com.

18. Check out Tabitha's website Baltimoresalsalessons.com for info on her Salsa classes in the Baltimore area. A relative newcomer to the Baltimore scene, Tabitha is a great dancer and she organizes lessons in more than just Salsa. Her complete schedule is on the website.

19. Jesus and Nicole are sponsoring a monthly party. For details: Salsajam.web.com (note no www precedes this address).

20. To find out about Michael Campbell's events, contact: djearle@bigplanet.com or call 410-299-6037. He runs the venue Sammys Trattoria on Wednesdays and brings in guest teachers while he DJs!

21. Michele Kearney, a fabulous ballroom dancer, runs a studio in Virginia where all partnership dances are taught. For more info, visit: http://www.theballroomstudio.com/ (By the way, the cute picture of the little boy in big shoes is her son.) For a short video clip of Michele dancing to inspire you, Click here.