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STEPPING OUT STUDIOS VOTED “TOP 2” IN THE NATION and #1 IN THE EAST!   The Prestige Awards are the nationwide, people's choice, Ballroom & Latin Dance "Oscars."  Congratulations and thanks to all our great teachers, staff, and students for making it possible!  Special thanks to the Prestige Awards producers, judges, and all the participants.  Joanna Zacharewicz & Jose DeCamps were nominated top five ‘Favorite Professional Couple’ category; Joanna Zacharewicz top five ‘Favorite Professional Female Dancer’ category; Jose DeCamps top five ‘Favorite Professional Male Dancer’ category.  Announcement of the winners, presentation of awards, celebration of all the nominees took place Sept. 24^th & 25^th 2009.  For more info. on the PRESTIGE AWARDS, visit www.prestigeawards.org and click on the “teardrop” Prestige Awards banner/logo or e-mail Prestige Awards Directors Susan Sci at tango123@aol.com and Tony Scheppler at Taztango3@comcast.com.
                  

     
                      
       

SALSA COMPANY AUDITIONS - If you are an Int./Adv. dancer and are interested in learning challenging, fun choreography to perform at in- and out-of-house venues, pls. contact Company Director, Roula Giannopoulou, at info@steppingoutstudios.com (to Roula's attention).  Pls. include your name, phone #, email address, and you will be contacted with the audition date.
             

                          

         
ALL NIGHT MILONGA - Sat., March 13th, 9:00 pm – 5:00 am! Host, “Queen of the Night” Sarah La Rocca presents a spectacular night of Tango dancing, a class, performances, wine, snacks, and special surprises. Int. level Tango class from 9:00 – 10:00. Beginner Class & Practica 9:00 – 11:00 pm with Sergio Segura. Guest DJs. Dancing from 9:00 pm – 5:00 am! Two Milongas in One: Traditional Tango played on the main floor; separate room for Alternative Tango. The Tango shoe boutique will be open for business. This is a solely Tango event. Admission (all classes are incl. in regular admission): $10 for Stepping Out Students; $15 General Public.
                 

NJISC PARTIES (FEBRUARY 20TH & MARCH 20TH) ARE CANCELLED - They will be re-scheduled after the Congress. Due to the overwhelming response to the April Salsa Congress, NJISC is devoting full attention & resources to making it one of the premiere Salsa and Latin dance events of 2010, for all to enjoy! Stay tuned for post-Congress party updates!
                    

SUNDOWN PARTY - FREE for all…..invite your friends, co-workers, family! Fri., March 26th, 2010, 9:30 pm – 12:30 am, an Open House Party event, and the hottest after dark Ballroom Party in town! Performances! Mixed music in the Grand Ballroom with DJ Abraham Herrera; separate Latin Room with DJ Janet Herrera! Light Snacks & Refreshments! FREE Beg. Swing & Salsa class from 8:30 – 9:30 pm!
                  

JENNIFER CZARKOWSKI JOINS STEPPING OUT'S TEACHING STAFF - We are thrilled to welcome her aboard! Jen, a West Coast Swing master, will be teaching the Beg. West Coast Swing class starting March 29th. Jen will also be available for private lessons. Stay tuned to the website for Jen's bio.
                             

CHRISTIAN BAERENS INVITED TO DANCE IN GERMANY'S "DANCING WITH THE STARS" - March 2010.
                   

OUTdancing SPRING CELEBRATION - Fri., March 19th, 2010, 9:30 pm - 12:30 am.  Free Crash Course in Salsa & Swing 8:30 - 9:30 pm.  Dancing 9:30 pm - 12:30 am.  Catered Hot Buffet by Simone Assboeck.  DJ:  Alfredo Melendez.   Same Sex Dance Performances:  Marnhattan Prairie Dogs; and more!  Admission:  $10 Stepping Out Students; $12 General Public.
                      

ARGENTINE TANGO CONCERT @ JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER – March 26th & 27th, 8:00 pm. Featuring Pablo Aslan, Paquito D’Rivera and Latin dancers. Pre-concert discussion on the history of Argentine music and culture. Special Offer for Stepping Out: 25% discount on tickets - up to $18 savings per ticket with the code “Tango.” Visit www.jalc.org for dates & times. Purchase tickets at: http://jalc.org/concerts/details309a.asp?EventID=2054.
                         

DEDICATORY BENEFIT/FUNDRAISER TO HELP HAITI, IN MEMORY OF ISHAAN PIERRE-ANTOINE - Details & date tba.  100% of the proceeds will be earmarked for the "Ishaan Foundation."
                     

TEACHER TRAINING INTENSIVE – Stepping Out Studios is holding a Teacher Training Intensive in Partnership Dance.  For more detailed info. & pricing, pls. contact Teacher Training Director, Simone Assboeck, or Teacher Training Coordinator, Carolyn Kelly at teachertraining@steppingstudios.com. 

Audition Dates: Tues., March 23rd, 2010 & Thurs., March 25, 2010 (5:30pm)
Application Deadline: Fri., March 26th, 2010

DEVELOP SOUND TEACHING SKILLS AND STRATEGIES WITH 40 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING -
WALTZ · FOXTROT · RUMBA · SWING · SALSA · WEST COAST SWING · ARGENTINE TANGO

Part 1: Preparatory Class - Mastering Basic Dance Figures
(Participation to be determined on an individual basis)
March 29th - April 25th, 2010

Part 2: Teacher Training Phase - Learn the Essentials of Teaching Seven of the Most Popular Dances
(Mandatory for all participants)
April 27th - June 20th, 2010
            

STUDENT RECITAL/SUNDOWN PARTY - FREE for all…..invite your friends, co-workers, family!  Fri., April 23rd, 2010, 9:30 pm – 1:00 am, an Open House Party event, and the hottest after dark Ballroom Party in town! Performances:  faves & the best from past 2009 performances plus new, exciting routines .... incl. Hustle Perf. Class!  Live Band:  "Uncle Louis and The Hepcats" interspersed with mixed music in the Grand Ballroom with DJ Abraham Herrera; separate Latin Room with DJ Janet Herrera! Light Snacks & Refreshments! FREE Beg. Swing & Salsa class from 8:30 – 9:30 pm!

NEW JERSEY INTERNATIONAL SALSA CONGRESS (NJISC2010) - April 22nd - 25th, 2010.  Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel, East Rutherford, NJ.  newjerseyinternationalsalsacongress.com.  COLLABORATION WITH & SPECIAL OFFERS EXCLUSIVELY AT STEPPING OUT- The First Annual NJISC, April 22nd - 25th, 2010 (NJISC2010), is the Garden State's 1st official & premiere Latin dance event. A powerhouse of entertainment bringing you 3 days & 4 nights of world-class instruction and dancing at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, NJ.  With over 40 dance wkshps. & awe-inspiring shows from renowned Salsa & Latin dance instructors & performers (incl. Talia Castro-Pozo & Lee Bradley), lectures from legendary Salsa personalities, incredible music to dance to by international DJs and legendary bands such as Orlando Marin and Orquesta Dee Jay in any of 4 dance ballrooms & karaoke bar, plus indoor pool and barbecue parties, vendors, NJISC2010 is destined to be a "must go" event.  Now is the time to purchase your Full Congress Pass! Special edition T-shirts, bags, mugs, etc. available for purchase. (Angel Ortiz is part of the NJISC team.) Stepping Out Studios is the exclusive Manhattan sponsor.  Website: http://www.newjerseyinternationalsalsacongress.com.  NJISC Parties (February 20th & March 20th) are cancelled - They will be re-scheduled after the Congress. Due to the overwhelming response to the April Salsa Congress, NJISC is devoting full attention & resources to making it one of the premiere Salsa and Latin dance events of 2010, for all to enjoy! Stay tuned for post-Congress party updates!
                                           
 

 
      

NEW YORK DANCE PARADE 2010/OPENING PARTY & CELEBRATION - Sat. April 24th, 8:30 - 11:00 pm @ Stepping Out Studios. Silent Auction! Live Entertainment! Ten dance groups registered for this year's Parade will perform (details to come). Door entry $30. Advance ticket sales $15 (goes live April 1st at www.DanceParade.org.)
                  
                            

BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART "TARGET FIRST SATURDAYS" - Sat. May 1st. Join Stepping Out at BMA for an evening of Salsa to a live Salsa band.  Salsa lesson, demo., dancing.
        
  
                        

NEW YORK DANCE PARADE 2010 - Sat. May 22nd, 1:00 pm.  For more info. visit www.danceparade.org.
             

    
                        

                          

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ON-GOING WEEKLY EVENTS

PRACTICA "7" - A hands on Guided Practica with Tango Masters Oliver Kolker & Silvina Valz, every Monday, 9:30 pm - 12:00 am.  Admission:  $10 Stepping Out Students; $12 General Public.      
                  

TAJ - Monday evenings, from 7:00 pm - 1:00 am, for a spicy night of dancing, a show, and the popular $6 “Monday Night Mojito” and $5 Coronas all night!  Special Guest Artists & Performances!  DJs Henry Knowles &Nelson Torres spin the best Salsa, Latin, Disco, Hip-Hop, and “Old School” music! Live Music with Willy’s NYC Salsa Project! Taj: 48 W. 21^st St., 212-620-3033. Admission: $6 ‘til 7:00 pm; $12 after 7:00 pm; Free admission with dinner reservation (dinner served ‘til 10:30 pm).