WEEK OF JULY 26TH - AUGUST 1ST
PLEASE JOIN US AS STEPPING OUT DANCES INTO THE NEW DECADE …. AND …. CELEBRATES 2010 AS ITS 25TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY! STAY TUNED FOR SOME FANTASTIC SURPRISES !!! (We will be giving away 25 private lessons throughout the year, among other very special ‘25th’ treats which are in store!)
STEPPING OUT STUDIOS VOTED “TOP 2” IN AMERICA! Stepping Out Studios was voted in the top two of the Prestige Awards for the Country's Best School. We're very proud and honored to be #1 STUDIO/SCHOOL IN THE EAST!
ON-LINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE - Secure, on-line registration for group courses is now accessible for your ease and convenience! To register for your next cycle of group courses, go to www.steppingoutstudios.com/scheduleofclasses or www.steppingoutstudios.com/programs&rates/groupclasses and click on the link that says REGISTER NOW!
MAY - AUGUST SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AVAILABLE ON-LINE 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, click on the Home Page promo. banner above.
GIFT CERTIFICATES - Give the ideal gift of something fun, healthy, and affordable for any occasion ... available in any denomination! (Gift Certificates purchased on-line have an expiration of one year from date of purchase.)
DAILY PRACTICE SESSIONS & PARTIES - Check out Stepping Out's Schedule of Daily Practice Sessions & Parties (listed beneath each course day on the Schedule of Classes & on the Calendar of Events).
FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASSES FOR NEW STUDENTS - Intro. to Latin every Wed. evening at 6:30 pm; Intro. to Salsa and Swing every Fri. evening at 8:30 pm. If you are new to Stepping Out and attend an Open House, register that night to receive a $10 discount. No partner or experience needed.
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.
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/.
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM FALL 2010 (T.ED) – A Program in Partnership Dance Instruction: Beginner Level Aug. 2nd - Nov. 13th, 2010. Prerequisite Audition/Orientation Date: Tues. July 27th, 5:00-7:30 pm. For more detailed info. & pricing, pls. visit http://www.steppingoutstudios.com/content/teacher-training-programs. Contact: Teacher Education Director Simone Assboeck or Coordinator Carolyn Kelly: 646-742-9400 (leave a message for Simone or Carolyn) or email teachertraining@steppingoutstudios.com.
HUSTLE JAM - Hosted by Simone Assboeck. Dance Hustle and Latin until 12:45 am. Wed. July 28th: “2 for $15 Admission:” You and a new friend must show up together to receive this special admission price! DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spins the tunes! Current SO Students: $5; General Public: $9. DON’T FORGET to bring your yellow Hustle Jam card every week….if you don’t have a card, see Anatol at the front door.
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. It’s all FREE! 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. 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
http://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!
“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.
CONGRATS. TO ALL WHO COMPETED AT … VIRGINIA STATE DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS, July 15th – 18th, Reston, VA; MIAMI DANCE MAGIC, July 15th – 18th, Miami, FL.
Virginia State Dancesport Champions
PRO:
Joanna Zacharewicz & Jose DeCamps
3-Time U.S. and World Amer. 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
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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