JULY 26TH - AUGUST 1ST
MAY - AUGUST 2010 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AVAILABLE ON-LINE - You may REGISTER NOW at www.steppingoutstudios.com/scheduleofclasses.
25TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER SPECIAL FOR NEW STUDENTS - Last chance for this great deal!!! If you are a new student registering for the August cycle, you may receive a one-time $40 discount on any group course program! For details, registration, go to www.steppingoutstudios.com & click on the Home Page promo. banner.
SPECIAL STEPPING OUT STUDENT PROMOTION …. Refer a new friend! When your referral registers, they'll receive a $10 discount while you receive a $20 credit! (You must have been a student for at least one month prior to the referral in order to take advantage of this promotion.)
BECOME A FAN OF STEPPING OUT ON FACEBOOK - Share and connect with us!
The direct link is www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1083279060&ref=profile. Thank you for being part of the Stepping Out experience!
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! We are inviting you to join the community, stay connected with us in real time, and get up to the minute tweets (updates)! It's Free! The direct link is http://twitter.com/stepoutstudios.
STEPPING OUT ON YouTube - Check out Stepping Out performances on our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/SteppingOutStudiosNY.
INTERACT WITH STEPPING OUT ON MYSPACE - Visit us at www.myspace.com/steppingoutstudios .... a place for our friends.
SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS! …. POST A REVIEW ON YELP AND CITYSEARCH - Share your experiences ... visit Stepping Out's page on Yelp at http://www.yelp.com/biz/stepping-out-studios-new-york and http://www.citysearch.com to share or rave about your experience! It’s free!
GIFT CERTIFICATES - Give something fun, healthy, and affordable for any occasion! …. available in any denomination! (Gift Certificates purchased on-line have a one-year from date of purchase expiration date.)
STEPPING OUT STUDIOS VOTED “TOP 2” IN AMERICA & #1 IN THE EAST!
Stepping Out Studios was voted 'top two' of the Prestige Awards for the Country's Best School. 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 5 Favorite Professional Couple; Joanna Zacharewicz top 5 Favorite Professional Female Dancer; Jose DeCamps top 5 Favorite Professional Male Dancer. For more info. on the
PRESTIGE AWARDS, visit
www.prestigeawards.org. Additional info. contact Prestige Awards Directors
Susan Sci at
tango132@aol.com and
Tony Scheppler at
Taztango3@comcast.com.
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STEPPING OUT IS PROUD TO WELCOME
SOPHIE CAZENEUVE TO ITS TEACHING STAFF - Sophie was brought up in Paris, France and has studied dance abroad (France, England) for many years.She teaches International Latin and Standard, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Bachata. Sophie will be teaching group classes and is available for private lessons.
DAILY PRACTICE SESSIONS -
Check out SO’s schedule for daily Practice Sessions: Mon. - Thurs. evenings, Sat. and Sun. afternoons; the weekly Mon. night
WEST COAST SWING SWINGDING from 9:30 - 10:30 pm; Mon. night
PRACTICA "7" from 9:30 pm - 12:00 am; Tues. night
STANDARD & SMOOTH PRACTICE from 9:30 - 10:30 pm; the weekly
WEDNESDAY NIGHT HUSTLE & LATIN JAM from 9:30 pm – 12:45 am; the themed
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES throughout the month from 9:30 pm – 12:30 am (see Calendar of Events for special themes); the
STANDARD PRACTICE Sat. afternoons 5:00 - 6:00 pm;
TANGO & TE on Sun. afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 pm;
INT'L. LATIN ROUNDS PRACTICE Sundays 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
TEACHER EDUCATION (T.ED) - A program in partnership dance instruction
NEW NAME! NEW LOOK! NEW UPDATES!
TEd
Teacher Education Program
Fall 2010 Beginner Level
August 2nd - November 13th, 2010
Audition/Orientation
This Tuesday, July 27th 5:00pm-7:30pm
DEVELOP SOUND TEACHING SKILLS AND STRATEGIES WITH THREE MONTHS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING …
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NOW including 3 Free Beginner Unlimited Group Class Packages for August, September, and October
*NOW a 15-Week Program with Mandatory Group Class Participation
*NOW an 8-Dance Program including Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, and Salsa
For more details, please visit http://www.steppingoutstudios.com/content/teacher-training-programs.
Contacts: Simone Assboeck, Teacher Education Director, or Carolyn Kelly, Teacher Education Coordinator, at 646-742-9400 or email to
teachertraining@steppingoutstudios.com.
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STEPPING OUT STUDIOS has recently PARTNERED WITH HOME4DANCE ... the new on-line Premier Network designed exclusively for all things Dance. On Home4Dance, you simply create a profile and you may then search for partners, dance news, dancers, instructors, choreographers, events, jobs, auditions, and so much more. With its unique features and all-encompassing resources, Home4Dance caters to the dance community as a whole, especially the Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Tango genres. Visit www.Home4Dance.com to join and get your one-year membership FREE as part of our priveleged partnership! (Don't forget to pick up your FREE Bag Tag at Stepping Out's Front Desk!)
TAJ - Join hostess, Talia Castro-Pozo, at the hot Latin Club, Taj, on 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 and 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. 21st 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). www.tajlounge.com. Photos from past parties courtesy of www.JulesHelm.com - http://picasaweb.google.com/juleshelm/TAJ100807PhotosCourtesyOfWwwJulesH.... For more photos and articles on Mondays at Taj, please visit ExploreDance.com’s site at http://www.exploredance.com/list.htm?s=author&sid=553.
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STRICTLY CONNOLLY’S - West Coast Swing dancing every Tues. 6:00 pm - 12:30 am. Food & Drink specials start at 6:00 pm, Beg. WC Swing lesson 6:45 pm, Int. WC Swing Lesson 7:30 pm, DJ 8:30 pm - 12:30 am. Connolly's Pub & Restaurant: 121 W. 45th St. (betw. 6th Ave. and Bdwy), 3rd Fl. RSVP online for Discounted $10 Admission. For more info. visit www.strictlywestie.com.
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HUSTLE JAM - Host Simone Assboeck presents Hustle Jam every Wed. 9:30 pm - 12:45 am. Each week features a different promotion. Wed. July 28th: “2 for $15 Admission:” You and a new friend must show up together to receive this special admission price! Featuring DJ Nelson "Paradise" Roman.
SUNSET SALSA SERIES – Sunset Salsa in the Meatpacking District is back this Summer! Join Talia Castro-Pozo & a guest instructor every Thurs., 6:30 – 9:00 pm, for a great evening outdoors at the Triangle at 14th St. & 9th Ave. Thurs., July 29th: Talia Castro-Pozo & Lee Bradley. FREE Beg. Salsa lesson 6:30 – 7:30 pm followed by Dance Party for the community 7:30 – 9:00 pm. It’s all FREE! Co-sponsored by Stepping Out Studios.
SUNSET SALSA FEATURED IN NEW YORK TIMES - The weekly Thurs. outdoor evening event, Sunset Salsa, was featured in the Friday, July 23rd, New York Times. Check out the great article, "From Street to Club, Moving to a Latin Beat" on the cover of the Weekend Arts Section at
www.nytimes.com/2010/07/23/arts/dance/23salsa.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=from%20street%20to%20club,%20moving%20to%20a%20latin%20beat&st=cse.
“SUNDOWN @ STEPPING OUT”/OPEN HOUSE PARTY - FREE for all…..invite your friends, co-workers, family – this Fri., July 30th, 9:30 pm – 12:30 am, an Open House Party event, and the hottest after dark Ballroom Party in town! Performances: Yvonne Smith & Jamie Cunneen; Michele Fischer & Tybaldt Ulrich! Mixed music in the Grand Ballroom with DJ Abraham Herrera plus a separate Latin Room with DJ Janet Herrera! Light Snacks & Refreshments! FREE Beg. Swing & Salsa class from 8:30 – 9:30 pm!
HOT SALSA FRIDAYS (a.f.t.e.r.w.o.r.k) at IGUANA’S VIP LOUNGE - Hosts Talia Castro-Pozo & Mike Pena present …. Live Music + Special Performances! Doors open at 6:00 pm - 4:00 am. Free Beg. Salsa Lesson at 7:00 pm. Show at midnight. Guest DJs spinning Latin & Mixed Dance Music all night – Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Bachata, and more! Ladies and Gents wearing jackets Free before 7:00 pm. $5 Coronas; $7 Mojitos; $8 Cosmos all night! IGUANA’S VIP LOUNGE: (Upper Level) 240 W. 54th St. & Broadway. Stepping Out Studios is Hot Salsa Fridays exclusive sponsor!
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“ODD NIGHT” ALL NIGHT MILONGA – This Sat., July 31st, 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 with Claudio Asprea. Guest DJs: Tine Herreman in the Grand Ballroom (Traditional); Gosha in the Alternative Room. Dancing from 9:00 pm – 5:00 am! Two Milongas in One: Traditional Tango played on the main floor; separate room for Alternative Tango. This is a solely Tango event. Admission (all classes are incl. in regular admission): $10 for Stepping Out Students; $15 General Public.
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STEPPING OUT ON NBC'S "THE MATCH OFF" - Stepping Out & Alfredo Melendez were featured on NBC's new reality show, "The Match Off" which aired Sat. July 18th. If you missed this fun, slice of New York City life, episode, you can catch the segment on-line at http://www.nbcnewyork.com/shows/match-off/.
SUNDAY TANGO PRACTICA …. “TANGO & TE” - Every Sun., 3:00 – 6:00 pm, join Host & DJ Maria Jose in a relaxed atmosphere to practice your Tango steps with the best music on the best dance floor! Enjoy the popular tea table offering complimentary varieties of tea, cakes & pastries! All levels welcome! Admission: Stepping Out Stents $8; General Public $11.
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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.
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CONGRATS. TO ALL WHO COMPETED AT ... VIRGINIA STATE DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS, July 15th – 18th, Reston, VA.
VIRGINIA STATE DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS
PRO:
Joanna Zacharewicz & Jose DeCamps
3-Time U.S. and World Rhythm Champions
1st Place Professional Open Amer. Rhythm
PRO/AM:
Ernesto Palma & Lynn Kothera
1st Place Pro/Am Senior Open Silver Amer. Rhythm Championships
1st Place Pro/Am Senior Open Bronze Amer. Rhythm Championships
1st Place Pro/Am Senior Amer. Rhythm 4-Dance Scholarship
NJISC2010 - For post-event happennings and details, pls. visit http://www.newjerseyinternationalsalsacongress.com.
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"GOT PARTY?" - Stepping Out’s beautiful space is available for rentals Friday and Saturday nights. Please contact Talia Castro-Pozo at
info@steppingoutstudios.com attn: Talia.
EXPLOREDANCE.COM - ExploreDance.com is a web magazine on dance of all styles. Check it out for a comprehensive listing of different dance events in the Tri-State area.
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