Editor`s spotlight - The Dance Calendar
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Editor`s spotlight - The Dance Calendar
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 5 12 19 26 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 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 Sign up to receive a copy of the Rhythm Express by email or promote your classs, dance, special event or business by emailing [email protected] 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 March 2015 2 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 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 3 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 4 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 5 feature Spotlight Mardi Gras Carnival 6 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. BALLROOM & LATIN MIX Dancer’s directory We Strive to Carry All Dance Basics and Fashion Items For All Ages! 1200 East Jericho Turnpike Huntington, NY 11743 Offering shoes for both men and women (631) 683-5448 www.OneStopDancewear.com Open 7-Days Receive a 15% discount on shoes and clothing with this ad! jack morelli music inc. We offer all styles of music and will hand pick the right musicians to create the perfect band for your event. 631.335.2390 [email protected] www.jackmorellimusic.com Dance shoes, apparel, and accessories for every dancer Bayside Jewish Center 203-05 32nd Ave. Bayside, NY 11361 Directions to the Bayside Jewish Center: Exit 6A off of the Clearview Expressway Singles and Couples Welcome EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Dance Le sson with Pe te r at 7:30pm 8:00pm-12:00am $15PP includes: Complimentary Buffet served at 8:30pm Cake & Coffee. Singles Table Available. St. Patricks Day Party SAT. MARCH 14, 2015 MUSIC BY DJ NOA H! DANCE - SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND Music by DJ Andrew. Latin – Hustle Night. $15pp. 6pm Dance Lesson by Lenny. 6:30pm-10pm Dance. Hot Buffet, dessert, and coffee served. Dance In Dancewear of Oakdale 4508 Sunrise Highway Oakdale, NY 11769 (631) 567-2229 www.danceindancewear.com Closed Tuesdays. Ask about our Dancer’s Discount! Management Training High Impact Presentations Sales Training Dale Carnegie Course Starts March 10th! Mention this ad... Call Dan Ritchie for details Regional Director of Management Consulting 631.415.9381 [email protected] www.longisland.dalecarnegie.com Free admission for dance instructors with 3 or more students. ID Required Private and Group Lessons Available For reservations or additional information Call Nancy at 718-747-2230 The Dance Calendar Advertise your business in the Dancer’s Directory Email Loren at [email protected] or call 631.374.1161 to receive a rate card for more information. Submittals are due on the 10th of the month for the following month’s issue. 7 Available at www.TheDanceCalendar.com and at the following: SPECIAL EVENTS Argentine Tango Lovers of LI Baile Inolvidable Ballroom Sound, Inc. C & D Productions Louis DelPrete DJ Ray Donamarie Portelli Donna DeSimone/DancXchange Stephanie Falciano Mark James & Karen Lupo/Dance Zone Nancy Zeffiro Reno Zeffiro/Knights of Columbus Swing Dance Long Island 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 Lisa Sparkles Dance Studio Oyster Bay NY Crystal Dance - West Islip Patti Panebianco/NY Dancesport Ctr LOCAL BUSINESSES Batata Cafe - Northport Capezio - Rockville Centre One Stop Dancewear - Huntington Sister’s Dancewear - St. James World Gym - Coram & Wantagh 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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