Editor`s spotlight - The Dance Calendar

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Editor`s spotlight - The Dance Calendar
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The Dance Calendar
LOUIS DEL PRETE PRESENTS
MARCH 2015
DANCE CALENDAR
Providing Long Island
and NYC with a calendar
of dance classes, workshops,
dance socials and other
special happenings.
Thursday Night
Dance Club
ADMISSION
$
14
$10 ADMISSION
AFTER 9:30pm
EVERY THURSDAY
AT MIRELLE’S
170 POST AVE.
WESTBURY
music for your
dancing pleasure
lesson 7:30pm
(Comp with Louis)
OPEN DANCE:
8:15-11:30pm
Hot Buffet • Door Prizes • Large Dance Floor • Cash Bar •
Air Conditioned Ballroom • Parking • Singles & Couples Welcome
FOR INFORMATION:CALL LOUIS AT 516.819.9016
Barney & Debbie’s
When you dance,
your purpose is
not to get to a
certain place on
the floor. It’s to
enjoy each step
along the way.”
- Wayne Dyer
Dance Obsession
MONDAY NIGHT INSANITY TAUGHT BY JOEY
5 WEEK COURSE - STARTS MARCH 2ND
6PM Beg. • 7PM Inter. Samba • 8PM Int. Tango • 9PM Int. Rumba
5 for $50 (1 Group) - 10 for $100 (2 Groups) - 15 for $120 (3 Groups)
*Best Value - 20 Classes - All 4 Groups for 5 weeks - $150
($7.50 per class) Pay as you go per class $15.
FRIDAY NIGHT “DANCE OF THE MONTH” GROUP
CONTINUES WITH THE HUSTLE @ 9PM
Taught by Debbie Aquilino. $10pp. Social immediately
following group with 9 teachers to dance with.
$10 guests. 10pm-12AM. 3/13 is our St.Patty’s Day
Dance - $15 pp in advance. No group or party Mar. 20.
Like us on Facebook: Dance Obsession Ballroom Studio
Mention Rhythm Express for your Complimentary private lesson
18 Hempstead Tpke. • Farmingdale, NY 11735
www.danceobsession.net • 516 753-2121
LATIN & BALLROOM MIX
with Music by Gene & Joanne
FRIDAY MARCH 13TH AND
FRIDAY MARCH 20TH
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Editor’s spotlight
Beginner’s Lessons
While the temperature drops, my desire
to learn how to dance continues to rise.
Last month I took some beginner classes
and, besides the basic steps, learned a
few other lessons. For starters, invest in a
Loren
good pair of dance shoes. Big thanks to
Finkelstein Shannon Becker at One Stop Dancewear
in Huntington and for patiently helping
me select the Very Fine Dancesport. Dance-In Dancewear
in Oakdale also carries a large selection of both men and
woman’s shoes.
Another lesson is to continually breathe while learning the
steps. Trying to remember slow, quick quick, comes more
naturally when feeling the steps instead of thinking about
them. Thank you Mark James, Rosalie Keane and the
wonderful teachers at NY Crystal Dance Studio, Richard
Fiore, and Lauren Stephenson-Solano at Breakin’ Out
Ballroom for the beginner lessons, and for your support
and encouragement!
Write and tell us about your beginner dance lessons at
[email protected].
Enjoy dancing! Loren
Dance with
Lynn
Learn to Move or Improve!
It’s Fun & Easy!
MONDAYS
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
Open classes only $10pp
7:30PM Hustle (beg/int)
8:15PM Rumba (beg/int)
PRIVATE LESSONS!
Advanced Classes by Appointment
www.dancewithlynn.com
CALL LYNN
516.795.5554
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Call Reno 516.505.5498 or 516.724.0205
631.569.4844
www.breakinoutballroom.com
TUESDAY WORKSHOPS
Bronze American Tango 8:30pm
THURSDAY WORKSHOPS
Silver American Tango 8:30pm
SALSA SATURDAYS
Beg. Salsa/ Bachata at 10am, Int.
Salsa at 11am. Inter. Bachata at 12pm
$40/single. $65/couple
Coming in April…Bolero Workshop
DANCE SOCIALS
Mar 6 American Tango Group
7:45, Social 8:30. $15/single $25/couple
Mar 20 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
Bolero Group 7:45, Social 8:30. Wear green!
LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE ZONE
presented by Mark & Karen
Sat., March 7th • 8pm-12am
St Patty’s Theme
8:00PM-12AM $15pp Adm. Includes
Complimentary Hot & Cold Buffet, Dessert & Coffee.
186 Jericho Tpke. • Mineola, NY
427-B West Main St. Patchogue, NY
Teaching
Performances
Dances
Salsa • Ballroom • Hustle Dance Mix
$15pp Adm. Includes: Dance Lesson
by Mark, Snack table. Couples & Singles.
Wantagh Jewish Center 3710 Woodbine Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793
www.UltimateDanceZone.com - 516-835-9996
VFW
588 LONG ISLAND AVE.
DEER PARK, NY
presents
BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING
FRIDAY, MAR. 13TH 8PM-12AM
CALL LOUIS FOR INFO
516.819.9016
ADM: $13 • Includes 40 min dance lesson @ 8:00 w/Louis • Door Prizes
• 50/50 Raffle • Coffee • Tea • Cake • Fruit • Vegetable Platter • Cash Bar
• Large Dance Floor • Ample Parking • Singles and Couples Welcome
SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND 7PM-11PM
ADM: $13 • Includes 40 min dance lesson @ 7:00 w/Louis Door Prizes
• 50/50 Raffle • Coffee • Tea • Cake • Fruit • Vegetable Platter Cash Bar •
Large Dance Floor • Ample Parking • Singles & Couples Welcome
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH 8PM-12AM
13th Year Anniversary Celebration with great show!
ADM: $15 • Includes 40 min dance lesson @ 8:00 w/Louis Door Prizes
• 50/50 Raffle • Coffee • Tea • Cake • Fruit • Vegetable Platter Cash Bar •
Large Dance Floor • Ample Parking • Singles & Couples Welcome
Call Louis for more info: (516) 819-9016
Before attending a listed class or event
we suggest you first call the advertiser
to confirm dates, times, locations, etc.
SUN MAR 1
mation on pricing and specs, please email to Loren at
[email protected] or call 631.374.1161.
MON MAR 2
The Rhythm Express makes every effort keep the accuracy of all ads and
calendar information correct 100% of the time. Unfortunately errors occur
and incorrect information such as dates, phone numbers, times, etc. can
happen. The Rhythm Epress will not assume any liability associated with
any wrong information within the pages of this calendar or on our website.
7:30PM (beginner/int), Rumba 8:15PM
(beginner/int). 516.795.5554 SEE AD
Dance Obsession: Farmingdale.
6PM Beginner, 7PM Interm.Samba,
8PM Int. Tango, 9PM Interm. Rumba.
516.753.2121 Barney & Debbie. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Breakin’ Out
Ballroom: 427B West Main St. Patchogue. 7-7:45pm: Slow Inter. Hustle,
7:45-8:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast
Swing, 8:30-9:15pm: Inter Hustle, $60/4
weeks, 2 classes for $108 or $18 drop-in:
631-569-4844.
CLASSES
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old Beth-
page. 1-2pm Inter/Adv Hustle. $15pp
516-375-8498.
Ad submittals are due on the 10th of the DANCES
to the Sounds of DJ Ray:
month for the following month’s publication. Dance
Massapequa Elks Club. 2162 Veteran’s
Blvd., Massapequa. Ballroom Mix.
If you’re interested in advertising in the Rhythm Express 7-11pm, $15PP. Doors open 6:30pm.
and would like to receive a 2015 rate card with infor- 516.798.2162 or 516.385.1720
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CLASSES
Dance with Lynn: Massapequa Hustle
TUE MAR 3
CLASSES
Argentine Tango Lovers: Mirelle’s,
170 Post Ave.,Westbury. 7 -7:45 pm Beg,
7:45 – 8:30 Int, 8:30-10:30 Practica, $20
($15 members). Hot buffet. 631-2420686.. SEE AD
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Bronze American Tango Workshop at
8:30pm. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in
Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old
Bethpage. 7:30-8:30pm: Inter/Adv Hus-
Swing Workshop
with Magdalena
Sunday, March 29th
$20 per person
MVP Fitness Center 100 Parkway Drive S. Hauppauge
1-2pm Beg/Int & 2-3pm Int/Adv
Friday Night Group Classes
$10 pp/per class - at MVP Fitness Center
100 Parkway Drive S. Hauppauge, NY
March 6th 8-9pm Foxtrot
March 13th 8-9pm Swing
March 20th 8-9pm Samba
March 27th 8-9pm Bachata
Gift certificates are available! Call for details.
Check out our Groupon Special!
2 Private/1 Group for $80
3 Private/2 Group for $100
Scan QR code for more information
Ballroom & Latin Dance
Instruction. Wedding Packages Make your dancing unforgettable
available. For a complimentary lesson call... 917.214.5484
tle, 8:30-9:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast Brookhaven Lab: Hosted by
Donna DeSimone teaching Beg
Swing. $15pp. 516-375-8498.
Hustle at 7:30pm and Inter Hustle
at 8:15pm. Dance 8:45pm-12am.
WED MAR 4
1-1/2 miles off of Exit 68N of LIE.
CLASSES
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in www.bnl.gov. Cash Bar Dance: $10pp.
Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old 516.375.8498. SEE AD
Bethpage. 7:45-8:45pm: Inter Hustle, Dance Obsession: Farmingdale.
8:45-9:45pm: Slow Inter. Hustle. $15pp 10PM-12AM.516.753.2121 Barney &
Debbie. SEE AD
516-375-8498.
NY Crystal Dance Studio: 282-D HigDANCES
Sons of Italy: 2075 Deer Park Ave. Deer bie Lane West Islip - Social 9pm-12am.
Park. 7:30-11:30pm. $15PP. Door priz- $8pp. Refreshments. 631.422.4456.
es, variety of food. Doors open 7pm. SPECIAL EVENT
Dance w/DJ Ray. 631.586.3928 or Dance to the Sounds of DJ Ray:
Massapequa Elks Club. 2162 Veteran’s
516.385.1720.
Blvd., Massapequa, Special 50’s thru 80’s
Oldies Dance. 8pm-12am. Doors open
THUR MAR 5
7:30. Open Bar, Refreshments, Desserts,
CLASSES
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue. 50/50, Door Prizes. Single & couples welSilver American Tango Workshop at come! 516.798.2162 or 516.385.1720.
8:30pm. SEE AD
SAT MAR 7
Lori Ann Greenhouse: Innovative CLASSES
Dancesport Hauppauge. 7pm Ladies Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Latin and Hustle Styling, 8pm Interme- Beginner Salsa/Bachata 10am, Intermediate Hustle. 631-332-8883.
diate Salsa 11am, Intermediate Bachata
DANCES
12pm. SEE AD
Louis Del Prete: Westbury Thursday DANCES
Night Dance Club, 8:15-11:30pm open Mark & Karen Dance Zone: Wandance, 516.819.9016 SEE AD
tagh Jewish Center. Latin, Ballroom &
Hustle Dance. St. Patty’s Theme 8:00pmFRI MAR 6
12:00am. 516.835.9996 SEE AD
CLASSES
Ballroom & Latin Mix: Bayside
Baile Inolvidable: MVP Fitness Cen- Jewish Center 8pm-12:00am. Lesson at
ter @ 100 Parkway Dr. S. Hauppauge. 7:30pm. Hot Buffet served at 8:30pm,
8-9pm Beg/Int Foxtrot $10 pp/per class. Music by DJ Noah. Nancy 718-747-2230
917-214-5484. SEE AD
SEE AD
Dance Obsession: Farmingdale. 9pm
Group class - Hustle. 516.753.2121 Bar- SUN MAR 8
CLASSES
ney & Debbie. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in MoDANCES
Argentine Tango Lovers: Tango tion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old Bethpractice dance. $10. Free Beginners page. 1-2pm Inter/Adv Hustle. $15pp
Lesson at 8pm. Rhythm and Soul 516-375-8498.
Dance Studio, 14 Wolcott Rd. Levittown. Free Wheel Chair Dance Class: NY
8pm-12am. “Many Frills on Fridays”. Crystal Dance Studio. 282-D Higbie Lane
631.242.0686. Parking and entrance are West Islip. 12:30-2pm. For info call Cathleen 631.422.4456.SEE AD
also in the back!!!
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue. DANCES
American Tango Group 7:45, Social 8:30. Donna DeSimone’s Long Island
DancXchange Lounge: Breakin’
SEE AD
Argentine Tango Lovers
Committed to making YOU a Tango Dancer!
INTRODUCTORY Special: One consecutive
month of Tango plus a one hour private lesson for
only $75! Call for details. Sherry 631-242-0686
TUESDAYS at Mirelle’s
170 Post Ave., Westbury, NY - With Diego Blanco &
Ana Padron teaching Beg. lesson at 7pm, Int. lesson
at 7:45pm, Dinner inc w/Adm. $18 / Members: $15
FRIDAY PRACTICA
Rhythms and Soul Dance Studio
14 Wolcott Rd. Levittown - Adm. $10.
March 13 - We have a MARCH MADNESS practica!
NO SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
IN MARCH
SUNDAY March 29th
MILONGA at Mirelle’s
170 Post Ave., Westbury, NY
For info: (631) 242.0686
www.ArgentineTangoLovers.org
Out Ballroom: 427-B West Main Street
Patchogue. Two Rooms of Dancing: Mix
Ballroom with DJ Donna DeSimone and
California Mix room. Dance: 6pm-10pm
516.375.8498.SEE AD
Dance to the Sounds of DJ Ray:
Massapequa Elks Club. 2162 Veteran’s
Blvd., Massapequa. Ballroom Mix.
7-11pm, $15PP. Doors open 6:30pm.
516.798.2162 or 516.385.1720
Ten Dance Dance: Community Synagogue in Port Washington. 7:30pm lesson 8-11pm dance. Hot & Cold Buffet.
50/50. International Standard and Latin
Music. Large Dance Floor! Stephanie
Falciano teaching Cha Cha with student
showcases Info: 516-277-2188. SEE AD
MON MAR 9
CLASSES
Dance with Lynn: Massapequa Hustle
7:30PM (beginner/int), Rumba 8:15PM
(beginner/int). 516.795.5554 SEE AD
Dance Obsession: Farmingdale.
6PM Beginner, 7PM Interm.Samba,
8PM Int. Tango, 9PM Interm. Rumba.
516.753.2121 Barney & Debbie. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Breakin’ Out
Ballroom: 427B West Main St. Patchogue. 7-7:45pm: Slow Inter. Hustle,
7:45-8:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast
Swing, 8:30-9:15pm: Inter Hustle, $60/4
weeks, 2 classes for $108 or $18 drop-in:
631-569-4844.
TUE MAR 10
CLASSES
Argentine Tango Lovers: Mirelle’s,
170 Post Ave.,Westbury. 7 -7:45 pm Beg,
7:45 – 8:30 Int, 8:30-10:30 Practica, $20
($15 members). Hot buffet. 631-2420686.. SEE AD
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Bronze American Tango Workshop at
8:30pm. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in
Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old
Bethpage. 7:30-8:30pm: Inter/Adv Hustle, 8:30-9:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast
Swing. $15pp. 516-375-8498.
WED MAR 11
CLASSES
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in
Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old
Bethpage. 7:45-8:45pm: Inter Hustle,
8:45-9:45pm: Slow Inter. Hustle. $15pp
516-375-8498.
DANCES
Sons of Italy: 2075 Deer Park Ave. Deer
Park. 7:30-11:30pm. $15PP. Door prizes, variety of food. Doors open 7pm.
Dance w/DJ Ray. 631.586.3928 or
516.385.1720.
THUR MAR 12
CLASSES
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Silver American Tango Workshop at
8:30pm. SEE AD
Lori Ann Greenhouse: Innovative
Dancesport Hauppauge. 7pm Ladies
Latin and Hustle Styling, 8pm Intermediate Hustle. 631-332-8883.
DANCES
Louis Del Prete: Westbury Thursday
Night Dance Club, 8:15-11:30pm open
dance, 516.819.9016 SEE AD
FRI MAR 13
CLASSES
Argentine Tango Lovers: MARCH
MADNESS practica. $10. Free Beginners Lesson at 8pm. Rhythm and Soul
Dance Studio, 14 Wolcott Rd. Levittown.
8pm-12am. “Many Frills on Fridays”.
631.242.0686. Parking and entrance are
also in the back!!!
Baile Inolvidable: MVP Fitness Center @ 100 Parkway Dr. S. Hauppauge.
8-9pm Beg/Int Swing $10 pp/per class.
917-214-5484. SEE AD
Dance Obsession: Farmingdale. 9pm
Group class - Hustle. 516.753.2121 Barney & Debbie. SEE AD
DANCES
Louis Del Prete: Deer Park VFW
8:00pm-12:00am.
Ballroom/Latin.
516.819.9016 SEE AD
Dance Obsession: Farmingdale.
10:PM-12:00AM. St.Patty’s Day Dance -
$15 pp in adv 516.753.2121 Barney &
Debbie. SEE AD
Knights of Columbus: Mineola
8pm-12am. Hot & cold Buffet. Single
men, women & couples welcome!
516.505.5498 or 516.724.0205 after
6PM SEE AD
NY Crystal Dance Studio: 282-D Higbie Lane West Islip - Social 9pm-12am.
$8pp. Refreshments. 631.422.4456.
SAT MAR 14
CLASSES
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Beginner Salsa/Bachata 10am, Intermediate Salsa 11am, Intermediate Bachata
12pm. SEE AD
DANCES
Ballroom & Latin Mix: Bayside Jewish Center. St. Patrick’s Day Party. 8pm12:00am. Lesson at 7:30pm. Hot Buffet
served at 8:30pm, Music by DJ Noah.
Nancy 718-747-2230 SEE AD
Like Rhythm Express
The Dance Calendar on Facebook
TheDanceCalendarNY
dessert, coffee served. $15pp. Nancy
718-747-2230 SEE AD
Dance to the Sounds of DJ Ray:
Massapequa Elks Club. 2162 Veteran’s
Blvd., Massapequa. Ballroom Mix.
7-11pm, $15PP. Doors open 6:30pm.
516.798.2162 or 516.385.1720
MON MAR 16
CLASSES
Dance with Lynn: Massapequa Hustle
7:30PM (beginner/int), Rumba 8:15PM
(beginner/int). 516.795.5554 SEE AD
Dance Obsession: Farmingdale.
6PM Beginner, 7PM Interm.Samba,
8PM Int. Tango, 9PM Interm. Rumba.
516.753.2121 Barney & Debbie. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Breakin’ Out
SUN MAR 15
Ballroom: 427B West Main St. PatCLASSES
chogue. 7-7:45pm: Slow Inter. Hustle,
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in Mo- 7:45-8:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast
tion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old Beth- Swing, 8:30-9:15pm: Inter Hustle, $60/4
page. 1-2pm Inter/Adv Hustle. $15pp weeks, 2 classes for $108 or $18 drop-in:
516-375-8498.
631-569-4844.
DANCES
Ballroom & Latin Mix: Bayside Jew- TUE MAR 17
ish Center. Music by DJ Andrew. Latin CLASSES
– Hustle Night. 6pm Dance Lesson by Argentine Tango Lovers: Mirelle’s,
Lenny. 6:30-10pm Dance. Hot Buffet, 170 Post Ave.,Westbury. 7 -7:45 pm Beg,
:
Wheelchair Dance Class
at NY Crystal Dance
282-D Higbie LaneWest Islip 631.422.4456
FREE CLASS - SUNDAYS 12:30-2PM
MARCH 8TH and...
APRIL 26, MAY 17 & JUNE 7
Long Island
7:45 – 8:30 Int, 8:30-10:30 Practica, $20
($15 members). Hot buffet. 631-2420686.. SEE AD
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Bronze American Tango Workshop at
8:30pm. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in
Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old
Bethpage. 7:30-8:30pm: Inter/Adv Hustle, 8:30-9:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast
Swing. $15pp. 516-375-8498.
BROOKHAVEN LAB
FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH
(1st Friday of the month) teaching Beg. Hustle at 7:30pm
and Int. Hustle at 8:15pm. Party 8:45pm-12am. Dance $10.
1-1/2 miles off of Exit 68N of LIE. Visit www.bnl.gov
Donna
DeSimone’s
LONG ISLAND
DANCXCHANGE
SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH
NEW LOCATION !! Breakin’ Out Ballroom: 427-B West Main St. Patchogue
(2nd Sunday of the month) Free ½ Hustle lesson 6pm-6:30pm,
light snacks and soft drinks. Dance 6pm-10pm
Two Rooms of Dancing: Mix Ballroom w.DJ Donna
DeSimone and California Mix room. Dance $15
Studio: 631-569-4844 | Donna: 516 375-8498
NYC DANCXCHANGE LOUNGE
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH
Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport 22 W. 34th St. 4th Floor NYC, NY 10001
(Last Saturday of each month) HUSTLE DANCE PARTY! DJ Johnny “O”
Free 1⁄2 hour Beg. Hustle 8:30-9pm...Inter. Hustle 9-9:30pm
Dance: $15pp. 9:30pm-2am. Light snacks, cash bar, discount parking
Studio: 212-307-1111 | www.dancesport.com
Contact Donna 516.375.8498 | [email protected] | www.donnadesimone.us
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On the Technique
Turning to Promenade
Richard
Fiore
Richard Fiore teaches ballroom and
rhythm dance classes at several colleges
on Long Island as well as group, private
and special events choreography sessions. He holds professional teaching
certifications from the US Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and is a trainer for candidates seeking professional
teaching certifications. Richard can be
contacted by e-mail at: [email protected]
The promenade dance
position can be described
as a V shaped dance position with the lady’s left hip
in contact with and positioned slightly behind the
man’s right hip. Partners’
heads face straight ahead
as they travel forward in the
direction of dance and toward the open part of the
V. The man’s head is turned
to the left while the lady’s
head is turned to the right.
There are several important aspects to consider
for achieving an attractive
promenade dance position.
The techniques for turning
to promenade will be discussed in the context of social ballroom dancing. For
the purpose of this discussion I will highlight the Simple Twinkle used in American style foxtrot and waltz.
This figure is commonly
used to get partners from
closed to promenade to
closed dance positions. It
consists of three steps to
get into promenade and
three steps to return back
to the closed dance position. We will look at the
first three steps that get us
into promenade.
1st Step - man steps forward
while lady steps back
2nd Step - man steps side and
slightly forward; while the
lady steps diagonally back
turning ¼ turn to her right
3rd Step - both partners’
feet close as they end in
promenade position
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A key element in leading
the follower to promenade
is called shaping. Promenade is achieved directly
after the 2nd step as the
man applies a shaping action to initiate the transition from closed to promenade. A proper shaping
action is essential for signaling the follower to turn
to promenade. The man
turns his head to the left
as he pulls the right side
of his upper body back
using a rotational stretching action. Both partners’
shoulders are almost parallel and their heads are
facing straight ahead. The
man’s feet are maintained
⅛ to the right from the direction of dance while the
lady’s feet are turned ⅛
to left from the direction
of dance. The hips turn
slightly to follow the feet.
The upper body can be
arched backward with a
slight head tilt as partners
achieve promenade. This
adds an attractive body
styling line. Highly skilled
dancers’ align their shoulders more parallel making
the V shape very narrow
when in promenade dance
position. This is an advanced technique that is
generally seen in international ballroom competition dancing.
There are several variations
of this dance position that
share common factors in
body and feet positioning, V shape and amount
of turn. If the handhold is
opened, the dance position is Open Promenade.
Fallaway position is the
same as promenade with
partners traveling backward. Another variation
is when the man’s left hip
is in contact with the lady’s right hip with all other
factors being the same.
This is the Counter-Promenade dance position. If
the handhold is opened in
this dance position it is an
Open Counter-Promenade
dance position.
Here are some valuable
lead and follow technique
suggestions for achieving
a more attractive promenade position.
• Follower should be positioned to the right of the
leader with body contact in
the closed dance position.
This will make getting in and
out of promenade easier.
• When the man leads the lady
to promenade there should
be a hinge action in which the
lady rolls off the man’s right
hip. Dancing in body contact
makes this possible.
• Keep your feet turned
to promenade. There is a
tendency to point the feet
straight down the line of
dance while traveling in
promenade. This is a common problem.
• Expand the dance frame
by stretching diagonally
forward. This will give a
larger and more attractive
body line appearance.
• Look straight ahead toward the outside of your
hand in promenade
• Maintain balance throughout each step. Do not rely
on your partner to hold you
up in any dance position.
• Know your dance floor
spatial environment whenever transitioning into various dance positions
• Leader’s head should
face left while followers
head faces right as far as
possible without looking
or feeling unnatural
Turning to promenade
or any dance position requires a clear understanding of how to lead and follow into the various dance
positions. Using good
technique will always go
a long way to give you
an attractive appearance
on the dance floor. Enjoy
dancing figures that turn to
promenade.
Sharpen your Dance Skills
Private and Group Lessons
Offered in studio or at
your location
Also offering...
Professional Teaching Certification Programs
US Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Curriculum
A well-organized and highly professional approach
to successfully achieve your teaching certification
Certification programs in American Ballroom and
American Rhythm are available for Student Teacher,
Associate and Licentiate levels
Contact Richard Fiore at [email protected]
for further details
Licentiate, (LAB, LAR, T) US Imperial
Society of Teachers of Dancing
WED MAR 18
631.242.0686. Parking and entrance are
also in the back!!!
CLASSES
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old St. Patrick’s Day Party Bolero Group
7:45pm, Social 8:30 pm(wear green!)
SEE AD
Knights of Columbus: Mineola
8pm-12am. Hot & cold Buffet. Single
men, women & couples welcome!
516.505.5498 or 516.724.0205 after
6PM SEE AD
L.I. NAIM W & W Social Dance:
Massapequa Elks Club, 2162 Veterans
Blvd. 8PM-12PM. Music by DJ RAY,
Open Bar, Coffee, Tea, Cake and ReTHUR MAR 19
freshments. $15 For info call Maureen at
CLASSES
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue. 516.781.4763.
Silver American Tango Workshop at NY Crystal Dance Studio: 282-D Higbie Lane West Islip - Social 9pm-12am.
8:30pm. SEE AD
Lori Ann Greenhouse: Innovative $8pp. Refreshments. 631.422.4456.
Dancesport Hauppauge. 7pm Ladies
Latin and Hustle Styling, 8pm Interme- SAT MAR 21
CLASSES
diate Hustle. 631-332-8883.
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
DANCES
Louis Del Prete: Westbury Thursday Beginner Salsa/Bachata 10am, IntermeNight Dance Club, 8:15-11:30pm open diate Salsa 11am, Intermediate Bachata
12pm. SEE AD
dance, 516.819.9016 SEE AD
DANCES
Ballroom Sound presents DJ Joel
FRI MAR 20
CLASSES
Rodriguez: 5th Ave. Bay Shore. BallBaile Inolvidable: MVP Fitness Cen- room/Latin mix, Great music, refreshter @ 100 Parkway Dr. S. Hauppauge. ments, large dance floor. Single and
8-9pm Beg/Int Samba. $10 pp/per couples. 8pm-12am, $15per person, NY.
class. 917-214-5484. SEE AD
Call 631-665-1766.
DANCES
Ballroom & Latin Mix: Bayside
Argentine Tango Lovers: Tango Jewish Center 8pm-12:00am. Lesson at
practice dance. $10. Free Beginners
Lesson at 8pm. Rhythm and Soul 7:30pm. Hot Buffet served at 8:30pm,
Dance Studio, 14 Wolcott Rd. Levittown. Music by DJ Noah. Nancy 718-747-2230
8pm-12am. “Many Frills on Fridays”. SEE AD
Bethpage. 7:45-8:45pm: Inter Hustle,
8:45-9:45pm: Slow Inter. Hustle. $15pp
516-375-8498.
DANCES
Sons of Italy: 2075 Deer Park Ave. Deer
Park. 7:30-11:30pm. $15PP. Door prizes, variety of food. Doors open 7pm.
Dance w/DJ Ray. 631.586.3928 or
516.385.1720.
Ten Dance Dance!
Sunday Nights March 8th and 29th
at Community Synagogue in Port Washington
160 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington, NY 11050
“The Best in International Standard and Latin Music”
7:30 lesson included unless special guest instructor. 8pm-11pm. $20pp. USA Dance Members get in for $15.
March 8th Stephanie Falciano will be teaching Cha Cha
with student showcases
ALEXANDR & MARIA! Sunday, Mar. 29
Aleksandr is a five time champion of Kyrgyz
Republic. Alexander and Maria have been
dancing together for 8 years. They began
their careers in Central Asia, where they
partnered and competed as amateurs in
both the International Latin and Standard
styles winning titles all over Europe, Russia and Central Asia. In
2009, they became USA Professional Rising Star Champions.
Large Dance Floor 4000 sq. ft No jeans... dress smart! 10 min from Port Washington LIRR.
(Discount Taxi fare w/Reservation) Adm. includes 50/50 Raffle, Coffee, Dessert, Delicious Hot & Cold Buffet
Contact Stefany at 516 277-2188 for info or reservations
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feature Spotlight
Mardi Gras Carnival
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The following was submitted by Award-winning author
Mike Bivona who wrote this feature article for the Jan/Feb
2015 issue of USA Dance’s magazine American Dancer.
TUE MAR 24
SUN MAR 22
CLASSES
CLASSES
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in Mo- Argentine Tango Lovers: Mirelle’s,
tion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old Beth- 170 Post Ave.,Westbury. 7 -7:45 pm Beg,
page. 1-2pm Inter/Adv Hustle. $15pp
516-375-8498.
DANCES
Louis Del Prete: Deer Park VFW
7:00pm-11:00pm. Ballroom/Latin.
516.819.9016 SEE AD
Dance to the Sounds of DJ Ray:
Massapequa Elks Club. 2162 Veteran’s
Blvd., Massapequa. Ballroom Mix.
7-11pm, $15PP. Doors open 6:30pm.
516.798.2162 or 516.385.1720
MON MAR 23
CLASSES
Dance with Lynn: Massapequa Hustle
7:30PM (beginner/int), Rumba 8:15PM
(beginner/int). 516.795.5554 SEE AD
Dance Obsession: Farmingdale.
6PM Beginner, 7PM Interm.Samba,
8PM Int. Tango, 9PM Interm. Rumba.
516.753.2121 Barney & Debbie. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Breakin’ Out
Ballroom: 427B West Main St. Patchogue. 7-7:45pm: Slow Inter. Hustle,
7:45-8:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast
Swing, 8:30-9:15pm: Inter Hustle, $60/4
weeks, 2 classes for $108 or $18 drop-in:
631-569-4844.
THUR MAR 26
CLASSES
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Silver American Tango Workshop at
8:30pm. SEE AD
Lori Ann Greenhouse: Innovative
Dancesport Hauppauge. 7pm Ladies
Latin and Hustle Styling, 8pm Intermediate Hustle. 631-332-8883.
DANCES
Louis Del Prete: Westbury Thursday
Night Dance Club, 8:15-11:30pm open
dance, 516.819.9016 SEE AD
7:45 – 8:30 Int, 8:30-10:30 Practica, $20
($15 members). Hot buffet. 631-2420686.. SEE AD
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Bronze American Tango Workshop at
8:30pm. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in
Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old
Bethpage. 7:30-8:30pm: Inter/Adv Hustle, 8:30-9:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast FRI MAR 27
CLASSES
Swing. $15pp. 516-375-8498.
Baile Inolvidable: MVP Fitness Center @ 100 Parkway Dr. S. Hauppauge.
WED MAR 25
8-9pm Beg/Int Bachata $10 pp/per
CLASSES
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in class. 917-214-5484. SEE AD.
Dance Obsession: Farmingdale. 9pm
Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old Group class - Hustle. 516.753.2121 BarBethpage. 7:45-8:45pm: Inter Hustle, ney & Debbie. SEE AD
8:45-9:45pm: Slow Inter. Hustle. $15pp DANCES
516-375-8498.
Argentine Tango Lovers: Tango
DANCES
practice dance. $10. Free Beginners
Sons of Italy: 2075 Deer Park Ave. Deer Lesson at 8pm. Rhythm and Soul
Park. 7:30-11:30pm. $15PP. Door priz- Dance Studio, 14 Wolcott Rd. Levittown.
es, variety of food. Doors open 7pm. 8pm-12am. “Many Frills on Fridays”.
Dance w/DJ Ray. 631.586.3928 or 631.242.0686. Parking and entrance are
also in the back!!!
516.385.1720.
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DANCE STUDIOS
Baile Inolvidable
Ballroom Evolution
Ballroom Palace - Roslyn
Bliss Studio - Oyster Bay
Breakin’ Out Ballroom - Patchogue
Dance with Lynn - Massapequa
Dance Obsession - Farmingdale
Classes by Richard Fiore
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NY Crystal Dance - West Islip
Patti Panebianco/NY Dancesport Ctr
LOCAL BUSINESSES
Batata Cafe - Northport
Capezio - Rockville Centre
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Dance Obsession: Farmingdale. Music by DJ Noah. Nancy 718-747-2230 Argentine Tango Lovers MILONGA!: Donna DeSimone Breakin’ Out
D.J. Mariana Fresno, Argentine Tango Ballroom: 427B West Main St. Pat10:PM-12:00AM.516.753.2121 Barney SEE AD
Donna DeSimone’s NYC DancX- Lovers. Mirelle’s, 170 Post Ave., Westbury. chogue. 7-7:45pm: Slow Inter. Hustle,
& Debbie. SEE AD
NY Crystal Dance Studio: 282-D Hig- change Lounge: Paul Pellicoro’s Dinner, mixed dancing between sets, 7:45-8:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast
DanceSport 22 West 34th St., 4th Floor 7-11pm, Carlos Urrego and Cindy Lopez
NYC. DJ Johhny“O”. Dance: 9:30pm-2am (featured in the current Tango Show, 5
Senses, at the Thalia Theatre in Queens).
516.375.8498.SEE AD
$30 ($25 members). Cash Bar. Call to
reserve your table!! Carmen: 631 -242SUN MAR 29
0686.SEE AD
CLASSES
Ten Dance Dance: Community SynDonna DeSimone Attitudes in Mo- agogue in Port Washington. 7:30pm
tion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old Beth- lesson 8-11pm dance. Alexander and
SAT MAR 28
page. 1-2pm Inter/Adv Hustle. $15pp Maria performing! Hot & Cold Buffet.
CLASSES
50/50. International Standard and Latin
516-375-8498.
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Baile Inolvidable: MVP Fitness Center Music. Large Dance Floor! More info 516Beginner Salsa/Bachata 10am, Interme277-2188. SEE AD
diate Salsa 11am, Intermediate Bachata @ 100 Parkway Dr S. Hauppauge. Swing
Workshop. 1pm-2pm Beg/Int 2pm12pm. SEE AD
MON MAR 30
3pm Int/Adv. $20pp. 917-214-5484.
DANCES
CLASSES
Louis Del Prete: Deer Park VFW. 13th SEE AD
Dance with Lynn: Massapequa Hustle
Year Anniversary Celebration with great DANCES
7:30PM (beginner/int), Rumba 8:15PM
show! 8:00pm-12:00am. Ballroom/Lat- Dance to the Sounds of DJ Ray: (beginner/int). 516.795.5554 SEE AD
Massapequa Elks Club. 2162 Veteran’s Dance Obsession: Farmingdale.
in. 516.819.9016 SEE AD
Ballroom & Latin Mix: Bayside Blvd., Massapequa. Ballroom Mix. 6PM Beginner, 7PM Interm.Samba,
Jewish Center 8pm-12:00am. Lesson at 7-11pm, $15PP. Doors open 6:30pm. 8PM Int. Tango, 9PM Interm. Rumba.
7:30pm. Hot Buffet served at 8:30pm, 516.798.2162 or 516.385.1720
516.753.2121 Barney & Debbie. SEE AD
bie Lane West Islip - Social 9pm-12am.
$8pp. Refreshments. 631.422.4456.
St. Bernards WW Social Dance:
Massapequa, Elks Club 2162 Veterans
Blvd. 8pm-12am. Music by DJ Ray.
Dance, open bar, coffee, tea, cake, refreshments $15, Call Chris: 631.842.6734
Swing, 8:30-9:15pm: Inter Hustle, $60/4
weeks, 2 classes for $108 or $18 drop-in:
631-569-4844.
TUE MAR 31
CLASSES
Argentine Tango Lovers: Mirelle’s,
170 Post Ave.,Westbury. 7 -7:45 pm Beg,
7:45 – 8:30 Int, 8:30-10:30 Practica, $20
($15 members). Hot buffet. 631-2420686.. SEE AD
Breakin’ Out Ballroom: Patchogue.
Bronze American Tango Workshop at
8:30pm. SEE AD
Donna DeSimone Attitudes in
Motion: 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old
Bethpage. 7:30-8:30pm: Inter/Adv Hustle, 8:30-9:30pm: Slow Inter. West Coast
Swing. $15pp. 516-375-8498.
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