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Hello Dancers... From our Weekly Newsletter

Dance tip of the week: 104 - Are Dance Judges Always Right?

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Will the Beat Go On?  Heart-healthy dance tips.  Download and print this flyer, (maybe put it in a cheap frame) and ask your doctor to post it in several locations about their waiting rooms (Doctors ALWAYS have several waiting rooms) Click here to download the flyer.

As we prepare to start another month, Judy and I thank all the dancers who came out to our dances in June. The Sunday night dances were very well attended as was the Friday Social and Swing dances.

The Saturday C&W dance was not well attended. Let us hear from you. We enjoy C&W dance music, we enjoy working with Russ & Tina, we added line dance and we are keeping the dance affordable. Is there something we are missing or should C&W just go away outside of the clubs? We need your input please....

Come on out dancing this Sunday!! Long Sunday hours.... 6:30 - 11pm

In July:

Group Class Series - Every Wednesday for 4 weeks - $10.00 per class or $35.00 for the series

7-8pm - Bronze American Waltz
This is a syllabus class that is designed to teach Waltz to the beginner dancer. It is also a good tune up class for those who have moved beyond and wish to get back to basics. We encourage those signing up for this class to plan for the entire series.

We will be offering certain classes such as this Waltz class as a structured class that you can use as a "Foundation" for that dance. The class will be followed later in the year by an intermediate class. How soon depends on the attendance for the first series.

For these "Foundation Classes" we are offering something better than a guarantee. If you signup for the series and pay $35.00 you can attend the class every time it is offered within the next 12 months for nothing. Given our current schedule, this class will probably be offered 2 to 3 more times within a year. When we offer the Intermediate classes we will make the same offer to those who have taken the Bronze class. This is a very good deal for those who want to stay within a graduated dance instruction program. It will give those in the program a chance to keep taking the class each time it is offered. If this concept works for us we may extend the time period past a year. This is a new concept for us and we are hoping we can attract more dancers to the group classes.

The only catch is that we will ask you to rotate partners on your own to "assist" the new dancers just as you would during any social event.

Again...
1. Sign up this upcoming Bronze Waltz class for the full 4 weeks $35.00.
2. For the next 12 months you can repeat this class every time it is offered.
3. If you take the full Bronze or beginner class we will make the same offer to you for the Intermediate classes.
4. Pay once and take the same series over and over again for a year!

Also on Wednesday 8-9pm - $10.00 per class or $35.00 for the 4 weeks.

Advanced Hustle Moves class. Not much technique only some real cool Hustle moves. We will be teaching one Advanced pattern each week. We will finish each hour with practice time to slow and moderate tempo Hustle music. We teach Detroit style Hustle. (Three count, begins on the Slow or One beat, danced mostly in a slot)

We will not be reviewing the series at the last class and will only offer limited review each week. There will be four separate patterns taught during the series. Each is very cool and each can stand alone. These are not the same that we taught for the Intermediate series. Learn some or all four!
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Social Dances for July - Sunday $5.00 & Friday $8.00 This Sunday 3rd - 6:30 - 11pm - Beginner Two-Step (Extra Hour!) More Line Dance during the last hour!
Friday 8th - 8:00 - 11:00 - Intermediate American Rumba Sunday 10th - 6:30 - 10pm - Beginner American Rumba Sunday 17th - 6:30 - 10pm - Beginner Mambo Friday 22nd - 8:00 - 11pm - Swing Dance, Intermediate WCS by Brad & Janene Sunday 24th - 6:30 - 10pm - Beginner Hustle Sunday 31st - 6:30 - 10pm - Beginner American Tango

There will be another Country-Western dance on a Saturday date & time TBA.
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Hello Everyone,

The "New" Saddle Ridge has had their "Grand Opening" this past Thursday  night.  It's located in Hampton..... in Power Plant Center..it's in the same parking lot as "Joe's Crab House" and the "Pro Bass Shop". You can see it from Interstate 64 on your left coming from Virginia Beach.  The doors open @ 5:00pm. The cover change is $5.00. Mike & I will be there. They were opened this past weekend on Friday and Saturday night, but  haven't been opened since then. I'm excited.....to have a "New" dance club in town. Coming soon.....Cindy, of Country Bootlegger fame, will be teaching line dance & partner lesson there. She has been talking with the Manager and Event Director about the arrangements. I will keep you posted on when the classes will start and which nights.  Hope to see you there on Thursday night. 

Saddle Ridge & Parrot Beach, 1980 Power Plant Pkwy. Hampton, VA 23666 Contact Luke McKee (757) 827-8100 E-mail: cduchemin24 "AT" hotmail.com

Cindy Norge
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The Second Item may save a life. Will has put together and posted to our web site a poster that can be printed and posted in your home, work or doctor's office. Anywhere you find a Bulletin board would be a great place to put this. Please check it out. We like having you around....
http://www.twosteptidewater.com/Documents/WillTheBeatGoOn.doc

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Social Dance with group lesson every Sunday at "DanceSport VA"  http://www.dancesportva.com/  (June 5th - Beginner Rumba; June 12th - Beginner East Coast; Swing June 19th - Beginner Cha-Cha; and June 26th - Beginner American Tango)  Come at 6pm to warm up - Stay and practice while we clean up. Dance & lesson gives you over 4 hours for $5.00. Refreshments are included.
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Judy and I are offering Private and Group lessons in most dances. Please contact us if interested.

We would also like to get something started in the Churchland, Western Branch area of Tidewater. If you know of an organization, club or church that may be interested in working with us please contact us.

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Dance tip of the week:

Are the Judges correct? (Referring to ABC-TV Dancing with the stars show on 6/29/05)

I'm sure many of you dancers have been watching the weekly live series on ABC called "Dancing with the Stars" As in any competition we all have our favorites but what about the judges. Were you like Judy and I and mostly agree with the Judges comments or do you feel they were wrong?  (Note:  Dance Judges are ALWAYS RIGHT, If you feel that the Judges are wrong, please re-read the previous statement.)

The dance tip of the week is for everyone who dances. Watch the show and look for what you need to look for if you were judging. We aren't judges but we do have our opinions and have listed below is what we would look for. Does anyone agree or disagree?

1. Does the dance look recognizable? Or, are there too much theatrics?  Remember one of the "Foxtrot's" was wonderful to watch, but the Judge chastised them - They were doing what would have probably won them a  medal, if the dance event was called "Cabaret," but their dance was NOT Foxtrot!

2. Was the Posture appropriate for the dance style?  Each dance has an appropriate mood and style, and, in particular, the "smooth" dances (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, and Paso-Doble) all have distinct requirements for appropriate posture.  Watch your favorite dancers, no matter what they are dancing -- now notice their posture.  Do you see something distinctive?

3. Timing, is it crisp or sloppy?  One of the easiest distinctions between "just dancing" and "gee-whiz" dancing is crisp moves by the dancers, in perfect time with the music and it's proper phrasing.

4. Selection of music? Is it good for the dance style or not?  If you watched the Paso-Doble's only one of the dancers selected an appropriate Paso-Doble music piece.  It's very hard to LOOK CHARACTERISTIC for the dance, when the music isn't characteristic.

5. Costume? Is the dancewear appropriate for the dance style. (except for one couple mostly not on this show) 6. Flexibility and smoothness of movement. Do the dancers flow across the floor and move cleanly together?  If you watched this show, most of the costumes would have been far more appropriate for "Latin" dances (Rumba, Bolero, Cha Cha, Mambo) than for the smooth dances that were being judged.

If you can recognized the above traits in the dancers performing you already know far more about dancing than you think. If you don't, try to practice next Wednesday. (Tape the show while you are attending our classes)
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Thought for a day..

 An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile--hoping it will eat him last.
~~ Winston Churchill ~~

PONDER THIS!

"Life is not a journey to the grave

with the intention of arriving safely

in a pretty and well-preserved body,

but rather to skid in broadside,

thoroughly used up,

totally worn out,

and loudly proclaiming:

WOW!! What a Ride!"
(Let's Dance!!!)

 Send us an email!

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Song of the Week

Since the "Dancing with the Stars" (Wednesday nites at 9:00 PM on ABC-TV) was featuring the wonderful Foxtrot, the song of the week is also a great Foxtrot by Bobby Darin - "I Guess I'll Have To Change my Plan". My copy is off his Mack the Knife, The Best of Bobby Darin album. This song was written and released a long time before this Bobby Darin version from 1961. The others are good but I like this the best. Come hear this and other great Foxtrot music each Sunday night.

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Web Site of the Week

http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/004772.html
Web Site of the week is one devoted to the numbers associated with the celebration of our Independence Day, July 4th. Lot's of trivia here!

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http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancing/index.html

Dancing goes prime time on network TV!

Did you catch it?  It's over, but the results are still posted on their web site.

ABC-TV has made a bold move putting this type of show in prime time. But, it's a neat concept. Professional dancers teamed up with celebrities. After watching too many actors trying to look like dancers this should be much more realistic (we hope). They will be competing in choreographed Cha-Cha & Waltz routines so we may not get to see too much of actual learning or practice. We just hope the camera sticks with the dancing long enough for us to pick up a new move or two!

Is the American Broadcasting Network and the local affiliate WVEC Channel 13 taking a chance? After the big sensation that the latest Shall We Dance movie stirred up it might not be a big of a chance after all.

In our opinion we think it's a good start toward moving this fantastic activity closer to public acceptance once again. But, like any activity, it's better when experienced in person so tape it for later while you come out for our Country Two-Step group series.

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Dancing this week around Southeastern Virginia

Will the Beat Go On?  Heart-healthy dance tips.  Download and print this flyer, (maybe put it in a cheap frame) and ask your doctor to post it in several locations about their waiting rooms (Doctors ALWAYS have several waiting rooms) Click here to download the flyer.

From the email this week:

There are many dancing activities available all during the week and far too many to list each week. Please check the links here and the links listed on our web site Two Step Tidewater Dance - links and other places to dance for many more places to dance. If your favorite local place is not listed it's because no one sent it to us. Please fix that problem by sending us the link and some basic information.

~~Every Sunday  Two Step Tidewater Dance,  - Dancesport VA dance studio  Please come out to Walter & Judy's social dance party. Casual dress. Mixed dance music, 1/2 hour dance lesson at 6:30 PM. Refreshments - $5.00/each 6:30 until 10:00 http://www.twosteptidewater.com .  Sunday  - "Dancesport VA dance studio" 6:30 pm to 10 pm - Walter & Judy's social dance - dance lesson included. Mix of Ballroom, Swing, Latin and Country Western. Refreshments served $5.00/ per person Call 483-9410 eMail for information.  This Sunday we are continuing with a Beginner Country Two-Step lesson prior to our Sunday Social Dance at 6:30. At 7:00, we begin the party with a mix of Ballroom, Swing, Latin and Country Western. Refreshments served $5.00/ per person Call 483-9410 for information.

Come on out dancing this Sunday!! Long Sunday hours.... 6:30 - 11pm

~~NOTE:  Effective Sunday, May 1st, All Two Step Tidewater activities will be held at Dancesport VA dance studio.  (Remember this, if we miss some place and it still says "A Time to Dance.")  $5.00 all inclusive.

~~Monday, July 11th - WEST COAST SWING ON TV!  Monday, July 11th, 7-9am, ABC's Good Morning America feature's "Best Dance in America Challenge". West Coast Swing superstars Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann and Kyle Redd & Sarah Van Drake are two of the couples selected (out of 10,000 couples) for this appearance. Set your VCR!

~~Monday, July 11th - 19th Hole-7 to 10 p.m. Dance lesson by a step above from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ph. 877 0610.(Hampton VA).19th Hole dance studio in Hampton, VA.  115 Tide Mill Lane Hampton VA.  7:00 - 10:00 PM. $8/$15 couple.  (From Interstate 64, take Lasalle exit going North.  Go past Armistead Ave.  Turn right at Tide Mill Lane.  19th Hole club is on the left.)

~~Every Monday - Virginia Beach Shag Dance Club (VBSC) Shag Classes 6:30-10:00, Steppin' Out Larry & Kathy Williams (285-3333)

~~Last Monday of each month (may vary, check out the web site) - Roberto will be playing for a dance party at the 19th Hole dance studio in Hampton, VA.  7:00 - 10:00 PM. $8/$15 couple.  115 Tide Mill Lane – Hampton, VA (From Interstate 64, take Lasalle exit going North.  Go past Armistead Ave.  Turn right at Tide Mill Lane.  19th Hole club is on the left.)

~~Every Tuesday (except first Tuesday) - Roberto will be playing for dancing at the Tropicana Restaurant and Lounge, inside the Day's Inn Motel on Northampton Blvd in Virginia Beach VA. 8:00 - 11:00 PM.

~~Every Tuesday in July at  DanceSport VA   Group lessons $10 per person - or multi-lesson tickets can  be purchased at a discount
7 pm Beginner Cha Cha with Nachar Boutin
8 pm Women's Styling Class with Amy Dryden

~~EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT  ABC-TV show called "Dancing With The Stars."  Dancing with the Stars is a totally unique and original series (reality show) that pairs a celebrity with a professional dance partner as they train and then compete in front of a studio audience in a televised dance competition. The pairs will be judged by a panel of experts and also by viewers at home, with one couple being eliminated each week.  All of the details can be found on ABC-TV's web site at http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancing/  http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancing/show.html http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancing/bios/cast.html (see more at ABC.com).  Wednesday, June 1 at 9/8c "Series Premiere"  Six celebrities and their professional partners embark on an intense competition -- live -- in front of a studio audience and the nation. (The first studio to participate is the beautiful Crystal Ballroom and Dance Club, Naples FL ( http://www.naplesdance.com/ ) (A beautiful dance place in Naples Florida.  They have quite a busy calendar, if you are ever traveling on the Gulf Coast of Florida.  Our own Jerry and Wanda Smith spend their winters there.)

~~ Every Wednesday 7-8pm - Bronze American Waltz Group Class Series - Every Wednesday for 4 weeks - $10.00 per class or $35.00 for the series

This is a syllabus class that is designed to teach Waltz to the beginner dancer. It is also a good tune up class for those who have moved beyond and wish to get back to basics. We encourage those signing up for this class to plan for the entire series.

We will be offering certain classes such as this Waltz class as a structured class that you can use as a "Foundation" for that dance. The class will be followed later in the year by an intermediate class. How soon depends on the attendance for the first series.

For these "Foundation Classes" we are offering something better than a guarantee. If you signup for the series and pay $35.00 you can attend the class every time it is offered within the next 12 months for nothing. Given our current schedule, this class will probably be offered 2 to 3 more times within a year. When we offer the Intermediate classes we will make the same offer to those who have taken the Bronze class. This is a very good deal for those who want to stay within a graduated dance instruction program. It will give those in the program a chance to keep taking the class each time it is offered. If this concept works for us we may extend the time period past a year. This is a new concept for us and we are hoping we can attract more dancers to the group classes.

The only catch is that we will ask you to rotate partners on your own to "assist" the new dancers just as you would during any social event.

Again...
1. Sign up this upcoming Bronze Waltz class for the full 4 weeks $35.00.
2. For the next 12 months you can repeat this class every time it is offered.
3. If you take the full Bronze or beginner class we will make the same offer to you for the Intermediate classes.
4. Pay once and take the same series over and over again for a year!

Every Wednesday 8-9pm - $10.00 per class or $35.00 for the 4 weeks.

Advanced Hustle Moves class. Not much technique only some real cool Hustle moves. We will be teaching one Advanced pattern each week. We will finish each hour with practice time to slow and moderate tempo Hustle music. We teach Detroit style Hustle. (Three count, begins on the Slow or One beat, danced mostly in a slot)

We will not be reviewing the series at the last class and will only offer limited review each week. There will be four separate patterns taught during the series. Each is very cool and each can stand alone. These are not the same that we taught for the Intermediate series. Learn some or all four!
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~~ Every Wednesday  - Roberto will sometimes play for dinner (and a nice, wood dance floor) at Louigi's Italian Restaurant 15400 Warwick Blvd. Newport News , VA 23601 Phone: (757) 887-0005 - Terista's Latino Bar and Grill in Virginia Beach -  or a dinner buffet (sometimes they cancel) at Langley AFB for a dinner-buffet and dance.  6:30-9:30 PM.  Hey, for the price of a dance entry alone, you get a fantastic Buffet, from soup to desert, including wine -- And you get to dance to Roberto.  The dance floor isn't too big, but it is sufficient for the dancers.  Check his web page before you make plans.

~~ Every Wednesday - Mitty's @ the Omni Hotel in Newport News every Wednesday night.  Cindy Parks, of Country Bootlegger Dance Studio in Yorktown, will be teaching Country and Western Line Dancing and Partner Dancing every Wednesday.  Doors open at 7:00 PM and there is NO COVER CHARGE if you arrive before 9:00 PM.  Free Dance lessons start at 9:00 PM.  Great music for both Line Dancers and Country and Western Partner dancing.

~~Every Wednesday - Virginia Beach Shag Dance Club (VBSC) MIX AND MINGLE at "Steppin' Out" Free Shag Lessons 7-8 PM $3 Mbr, $4 Guest

~~Every Thursday - Virginia Beach Shag Dance Club (VBSC) Dancing at Catherine's off Indian River Road 7:30-10:00.  913 Level Green Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA

~~Thursday July 13th - Sunday July 17th Virginia State Ballroom Dance Competition at Reston VA (in DC, near Dulles Airport).  If you have never been to attend one of these, you are missing a dance event of great benefit to any dancer.  Virginia State is one of the PREMIER competitions, and attracts the world-class competitors.  NOTE:  you will do much better to book through a local studio for a "package" deal including hotel etc.

~~ Fridays at Doug High Studio - First Friday of each month with Roberto, Other Fridays with recorded music - "Doug High Studio" Practice Party with included lesson to all attending the practice party at 8pm-dance starts at 8:30-10:30 -$8.00 - Full Time High School and College students only- 1/2 price - For information call 827-5133 - Check their web site first. 

~~ Friday night at Shall we Dance Dance Studio. Friday night dances include lessons by Rick, Janice or Frank admission is $6.00. Check their web site for details. Dancing by Knight has changed it's name to "Shall we DanceVA"

~~ Every Friday - Colonial Shag Club hosts a dance at Mitty's in Newport News every Friday from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.   The music works good for WCS and there's only a $5 cover.  If you don't shag - yet - check out Cindy's Country Bootlegger shag lessons on Sundays.  Click here for details.

~~Every Friday - Virginia Beach Shag Dance Club (VBSC) Dancing at Steppin' Out--Beach Music, Music by Bill Deal's Rhondels, Savannah, Coolin' Out, F.A.B

~~Friday, July 13th - Ballroom and Latin Dancing at Norfolk's Waterside-6 to 9 p.m.on the Food Court Stage F-R-E_E!!. (Norfolk VA).

~~Thursday July 13th - Sunday July 17th Virginia State Ballroom Dance Competition at Reston VA (in DC, near Dulles Airport).  If you have never been to attend one of these, you are missing a dance event of great benefit to any dancer.  Virginia State is one of the PREMIER competitions, and attracts the world-class competitors.  NOTE:  you will do much better to book through a local studio for a "package" deal including hotel etc.

~~ Every Weekend, either Friday or Saturday  " DanceSport VA" Cost is $8.00pp or $10.00 w/Roberto. Call 473-3267 inquiries "AT" dancesportva(DOT)com or visit http://www.dancesportva.com .   Studio Party with 1/2 hour dance Lesson included lesson from 8-8:30 - email dancesportva_onnie "AT " cox.net  http://www.dancesportva.com/ for more information. - Call 473-3267 for full details.  Intermediate dance lesson - 8pm - 8:30pm Mixed Social Dance - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Refreshments provided by DanceSport $8.00 per person.  This is a very large dance floor with ample opportunity to move around the floor.

~~ Every Saturday  " A Time to Dance" Studio Party - Lesson at 8:00 then dance until 11pm. $8.00 each covers lesson, dancing and refreshments.  Studio Party 8:30 - 11:00 - Refreshments and Free Swing dance lesson included - 8:00 per person. Call 490-8999 for details  www.atimetodanceonline.com

~~Saturday July 9th -  Single Parents of Virginia Beach (PWP) Chapter 216 Dance Event. Open to the public, cost $5 PWP members, $8 guests.  Cash bar, non-smoking. Bring all of your single friends out for this great evening of fun. For more information, please call 498-2666 or (757) 498-2666  email: spovb216"AT"yahoo(DOT)com (Munged email addressed prevent spammers from "harvesting" them.  Please copy and fix to look like a normal email (somebody@somewhere.com)) website: http://groups.msn.com/singleparentschapter216 .  Our dances are usually held at the Moose Lodge, 1045 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, from 8pm to midnight. All dances are non-smoking (smoking area outside), with cash bar, with a DJ. There is an orientation at 7pm for any persons interested in joining our group, but it is not required in order to attend the dance.  Bring your friends!  Info #: (757) 498-2666.  Also, mark your calendar for BEACHFEST, August 5-6-7.  The Friday night dance will be at the Church of the Ascension, with a DJ. A buffet dinner is available before the dance with pre-payment.  The Saturday night dance will be at Stepping Out at Hilltop, with a band. Again, a dinner is available before the dance with pre-payment.  More info to follow about Beachfest shortly.  (NM) Orientation, 7pm(PA) Open Dance, 8pm-midnight, (BCHFST) SILENT AUCTION, Moose Lodge, 1045 Lynnhaven Pkwy., VB, Open to the public. Non-smoking (smoking outside), cash bar. PWP members $5, guests $8. Members may bring a snack to share if they wish. There will be a silent auction during the dance to benefit Beachfest. Please bring your new or gently used items to donate - contact Loree at 313-0966 for info about the silent auction.

~~Saturday July 9th - USA Dance Virginia Peninsula (Hampton Virginia / Newport News VA) invites you to join us for our Beach Party Dance at Douglas High Dance Studio Saturday, July 9, 2005 7:30PM - 11:00PM Salsa Group Lesson with Suzanne Joyner at 7:30PM Social Dancing from 8:30PM - 11:00PM Dancers of all ages and skill levels welcome! Admission: General Public: $10.00 USA Dance Members: $8.00 Under Age 21: $5.00 Dance Professionals: FREE.  Douglas High Dance Studio, Suzanne Joyner, Manager, 2603 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, Virginia 23666.  http://www.dhdancestudio.com 757-827-5133.  Directions: From Interstate 64, take the Mercury Boulevard exit towards the James River Bridge. Go through the major intersections at Todds Lane and Aberdeen Road, then make a U-turn at the Gumwood Drive light (if you reach Big Bethel Road, you've gone too far). The studio is located on the block following the 7-Eleven. The entrance is located on the right side of the block.  If you have questions about USA Dance Virginia Peninsula, please call Kristen Westberg at 757-688-0238, or visit our web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/usadanpen

~~Saturday, July 16th - Special Invitation from Gina...BALLROOM DANCING FUNDRAISER.  WHO: Greenbrier Church Tanzania Missions trip.  WHAT: Ballroom dancing fundraiser.  Come out to support our Tanzania Missions trip and have a great time as well - bring your friends! I guarantee you'll have a good time! (trust me :) ) * professional instructor * lessons & dancing * huge dance floor * all your friends are doing it! * it's for a great cause!  WHEN: Saturday, July 16th, 7-9pm; WHERE: DanceSport VA; WHY: Funds will go directly to the Maasai people of Tanzania and the Greenbrier team expenses.  WHY NOT: good question! COST: $100 per couple * for singles, please ask a girl or ask a guy and come as a couple!  TO SIGN UP contact Gina Helms (or you can show up at the door) gina.helms "AT" dataline.net  285-9692 checks made payable to “Greenbrier Church.”  * web site of the work in TZ we are involved in is http://www.longidotanzania.org/ * If you want to support Gina’s (7 week) trip directly, you can do that as well. See Gina! :-)

~~Saturday, July 16th - Steve Buttice will be teaching all three levels of Tidewater Swing Dance Club West Coast Swing series on Saturdays, July 16th and 23rd, at DanceSport in Virginia Beach.  Steve is president of the Tidewater Swing Dance Club. He's had hundreds of hours of instruction with the top West Coast Swing teachers in the country, and is certified to teach West Coast Swing by the Golden State Dance Teachers Association.  One of our series classes will fit anyone who has always wanted to learn West Coast Swing, would like to learn the simple concepts that make this dance easier and more fun, or would like to add some great new moves and techniques to their dancing. These are social dance classes (not competition style) and you will learn to lead and follow - any partner!

***Level 1 - "Fundamentals for West Coast Swing"*** Saturday, July 16th 10:00 - 11:00 Class 1 of 4 11:30 - 12:30 Class 2 of 4 Saturday, July 23rd 10:00 - 11:00 Class 3 of 4 11:30 - 12:30 Class 4 of 4 All four hours only $22 TSDC members and $26 for non-members!! If you've taken this series from Steve before, you can take it again for FREE!!

***Level 2 - "West Coast Swing - Beyond the Basics"*** Saturday, July 16th 1:30 - 2:30 Class 1 of 2 3:00 - 4:00 Class 2 of 2 Both classes only $12 for TSDC Members and $14 for non-members

***Level 3 - "Moves, Moves, Moves"***
Saturday, July 23rd
1:30 - 2:30 Class 1 of 2
3:00 - 4:00 Class 2 of 2
Both classes only $12 for TSDC Members and $14 for non-members

No partner, experience, or pre-registration is necessary. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early for the first class.  You can find a full description of the classes on the "Calendar" page of our web site, or you can email the club with questions.  Thanks!  http://www.TidewaterSwingDanceClub.com

~~Saturday, July 23rd - Steve Buttice will be teaching all three levels of Tidewater Swing Dance Club West Coast Swing series on Saturdays, July 16th and 23rd, at DanceSport in Virginia Beach.  Steve is president of the Tidewater Swing Dance Club. He's had hundreds of hours of instruction with the top West Coast Swing teachers in the country, and is certified to teach West Coast Swing by the Golden State Dance Teachers Association.  One of our series classes will fit anyone who has always wanted to learn West Coast Swing, would like to learn the simple concepts that make this dance easier and more fun, or would like to add some great new moves and techniques to their dancing. These are social dance classes (not competition style) and you will learn to lead and follow - any partner!

***Level 3 - "Moves, Moves, Moves"***
Saturday, July 23rd
1:30 - 2:30 Class 1 of 2
3:00 - 4:00 Class 2 of 2
Both classes only $12 for TSDC Members and $14 for non-members

No partner, experience, or pre-registration is necessary. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early for the first class.  You can find a full description of the classes on the "Calendar" page of our web site, or you can email the club with questions.  Thanks!  http://www.TidewaterSwingDanceClub.com

~~Saturday, July 23rd - The next TSDC Dance will be on Saturday, July 23rd, at Shall We Dance Studio. ( http://www.dancingbyknight.com/ ) Beginner/Intermediate lessons start at 7:30. Dancing to 70% West Coast Swing and 30% mix from 8:30 - 11:30! Only $4 for members and $6 for guests! More info and directions on our web site.

~~Saturday, July 30th -  Don't forget to purchase your tickets for the "Tastes From Around the World" event to be held at  DanceSport VA on July 30, 2005. Lots of food, fun, dancing and exhibitions!! Cost is $25.00 per person and you will need to reserve your spot now!! The restaurants that have committed to date are Bamboo Hut, China Garden, Rom Thai, German Pantry, North End Catering and Philippine food donated by Dr. Barnardo. More restuarants to come!!!

~~Thursday July 13th - Sunday July 17th Virginia State Ballroom Dance Competition at Reston VA (in DC, near Dulles Airport).  If you have never been to attend one of these, you are missing a dance event of great benefit to any dancer.  Virginia State is one of the PREMIER competitions, and attracts the world-class competitors.  NOTE:  you will do much better to book through a local studio for a "package" deal including hotel etc.

Walter & Judy Schultz

Home - 483-9410  Studio - 473-3267

www.twosteptidewater.com

Walter & Judy Schultz

Country-Western, Swing, Latin and Ballroom

Dance every Sunday night unless notified 6:30pm to 10pm

Held at "DanceSport VA" (Note:  We are NOT "DanceSport VA", we only rent space for our parties from them  Check our links for them)

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