THANK YOU!
to everyone who took advantage of two incredible
Sunday Ballroom workshops taught by the
'DWTS Ballroom Dancing Robot',
Garry Gekhman at the
Chevy Chase Ballroom & DanceSport Center
(Check back for additional dates in Sept)

Sun, June 27, 1 and 2:00pm - 'Dancing With The DC Stars' Special Standard Ballroom Workshops by Garry Gekhman, recent 'DWTS' performer and undefeated U.S. Professional Classic Show Dance Champion (World Vice-Champion).

Learn the special technique of a Champion by joining us for workshops with Chevy Chase Ballroom associate teacher and recent 'BALLROOM DANCING ROBOT' on 'Dancing With The Stars', Garry Gekhman (undefeated U.S. Professional Classic Show Dance Champion and World Professional Classic Show Dance Vice-Champion).

YouTube Links: 
Gekhman Silver Robot ballroom Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE-nH0G6t0Y&feature=fvsr

DWTS - Era interpretation future dance by Garry & Rita Gekhman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS78E_2UaTo&feature=related

Garry and Rita Gekhman -DWTS - May 2010 -Standard Robots......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYgood1F4Q4&feature=related

Two workshops of 60 min each - $20 p/p per workshop ($35 for pre-payment 24 hours in advance via check, cash or online PayPal.com transfer to TerryChasteen@hotmail.com. Students w/ current full-time ID - $30 with pre-payment. A real deal of only $15/workshop!).

(A) 1:00pm - 'Dance Like a Champion' basic principles and exersises for better dancing (equally beneficial for both beginners as well as for advanced competitors and social dancers).

(B) 2:00 pm - Lead and follow - What to do in extreme situations on the dance floor in basic and advanced figures in waltz.

NO DANCE PARTNER REQUIRED. OPEN TO EVERYONE OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING SINGLES, COUPLES, SAME-GENDER COUPLES AND THE SEEING AND HEARING IMPAIRED (ASL AVAILABLE).

(Terry will be available for assistance to less-experienced dancers throughout so everyone can take advantage of the new material. One need not be concerned about holding back the progress of the class regardless of your level of dancing)

Contact information and details:
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSport.com,
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com,
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
(202) 462-0870,

www.DancingWithTheDCstars.com, 
www.SoYouThinkYouCanDanceDC.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com

GarryGekhman@yahoo.com
Location:
the Chevy Chase Ballroom and DanceSport Center,
www.ChevyChaseBallroom.com 
5207 Wisc Ave, NW,
Washington DC 20015
(202) 596-4860

Friday evening Dance-and-Learn Parties
on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month at the
Chevy Chase Ballroom & DanceSport Center

July 2 (Argentine Tango & Cha Cha plus Swing by a special request of the 'Infamous Interns of Capital Hill'), 9, 16 & 30 and August 6, 13 & 20.
8:30pm - 11:30pm with Beginner Intermed AND Advanced classes if needed taught by the Chevy Chase Ballroom teaching staff. Includes mini-dance classes in two dances with 3 levels at once as needed plus snacks, refreshments, teacher-assisted practice and PLENTY of general dancing. Everyone is welcome at all levels including singles, couples, same-gender couples and the seeing and hearing impaired (limited ASL available...a GREAT way for me to practice my ASL!). Additional mini-classes possible by request:

including the authentic 'Michael Jackson's Thriller' dance routine
whenever Terry is present for a future MJ FlashMob...



Watch the videos to help learn the authentic 'Michael Jackson's Thriller' dance routine...
(...but only for those who DARE to take the risk!...).

NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED AS PARTNERS WILL ROTATE THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. OPEN TO EVERYONE OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF DANCERS, INCLUDING SINGLES, COUPLES, SAME-GENDER COUPLES AND THE SEEING AND HEARING IMPAIRED (ASL AVAILABLE).

$15/ drop-in, $12 students with F/T ID, 5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW, WDC 20015. Details www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com, 202-462-0870, TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSPORT.com,

Contact information and details:
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSport.com,
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com,
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
(202) 462-0870,

www.DancingWithTheDCstars.com, 
www.SoYouThinkYouCanDanceDC.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com

Location:
the Chevy Chase Ballroom and DanceSport Center,
www.ChevyChaseBallroom.com 
5207 Wisc Ave, NW,
Washington DC 20015
(202) 596-4860

Sat, July 3rd "Dance-'till-you Drop"
Pre-Independence Day Workshops
and Salsa&Latin Explosion

Sat, July 3rd "Dance-'till-You-Drop" Pre-Independence Day Workshops and Salsa&Latin Explosion
7:30pm Beg & Int Social Ballroom (Waltz or Foxtrot)
8:00pm Beg & Int Argentine Tango
8:30pm-9:30pm Beg and Int/adv Latin dances (Salsa and Mambo with Salsa expert Earl Rush of StuckOnSalsa and Mambo expert Psyniini Mauricio, Bachata, Cha Cha and Merengue).
9:00pm General dancing in mixed Salsa and Latin dances until 2am!
No dance partner or previous dance experience required!

NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED. OPEN TO EVERYONE OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF DANCERS, INCLUDING SINGLES, COUPLES, SAME-GENDER COUPLES AND THE SEEING AND HEARING IMPAIRED (ASL AVAILABLE).

Admission: $15 for workshops and party. $13 for DC Salsa and other Meet Up Group members. $12 just for social. $10.College students with F/T Id and DC Meet Up members who RSVP 24hrs in advance.
. ("2-For-the-Price-of-1" Discount Passes online at PleaseDanceWithMe.com do not apply to this particular event).

Contact information and details:
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSport.com,
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com,
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
(202) 462-0870,

www.DancingWithTheDCstars.com, 
www.SoYouThinkYouCanDanceDC.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com

Earl Rush
StuckOnSalsa@gmail.com
www.StuckOnSalsa.com
Location:
the Chevy Chase Ballroom and DanceSport Center,
www.ChevyChaseBallroom.com 
5207 Wisc Ave, NW,
Washington DC 20015
(202) 596-4860

Sun, July 4th 'After-the-Fireworks Independence Day Milonga' with 10pm mini-dance classes at the Chevy Chase Ballroom
9pm-2am - $10. including classes, refreshments and dancing in the main Ballroom plus ongoing assistance for newcomers throughout. Earlier 7pm Sunday Tango classes are canceled this week however beginner and int/adv Tango mini-classes will take place after the fireworks in the adjacent studio from 10-10:30pm. Classes taught by Terry [beginners] and Rene' [int/adv] while the Milonga and dancing continue in the main Ballroom. Teacher assistance for newcomers available throughout the evening. Co-hosted by Rene' Davila, Terry Chasteen and DJ David Liu. 

NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED. OPEN TO EVERYONE OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF DANCERS, INCLUDING SINGLES, COUPLES, SAME-GENDER COUPLES AND THE SEEING AND HEARING IMPAIRED (ASL AVAILABLE).

Contact information and details:

TerryChasteen@TangoDanceSport.com
www.TangoDanceSport.com
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSport.com,
(202) 462-0870,

www.DancingWithTheDCstars.com, 
www.SoYouThinkYouCanDanceDC.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com
Location:
the Chevy Chase Ballroom and DanceSport Center,
www.ChevyChaseBallroom.com 
5207 Wisc Ave, NW,
Washington DC 20015
(202) 596-4860

July 17 & 24 - Saturday - 6 intensive Argentine Tango workshops in technique for leaders (July 17) and followers (July 24) of all levels at the Chevy Chase Ballroom - taught by Rene' Davila from 6pm to 9pm.

Three separate 1-hour workshops on leading and following. $15-1 workshop, $25-2 workshops, $35-3 workshops
each day. (Followers on July 17 and leaders on July 24 encouraged to attend free of charge)

July 17: Workshops for leaders (followers attend free)
(1) 6pm - Molinetes y barridas (Turns and sweeps),
(2) 7pm - Volcada basics,
(3) 8pm - Fun combinations and musicality II.

July 24: Workshops for followers (leaders attend free)
(1) 6pm - (boleos and wraps),
(2) 7pm - (ganchos)
(3) 8pm - (Fun styling combinations and musicality).

TERRY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR NEWCOMERS SO NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED THOUGH ENCOURAGING PARTNERS WILL BE BENEFICIAL TO EVERYONE. OPEN TO ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF DANCERS, INCLUDING SINGLES, COUPLES, SAME-GENDER COUPLES AND THE SEEING AND HEARING IMPAIRED (ASL AVAILABLE).

Details: www.TangoDanceSport.com, TerryChasteen@TangoDanceSport.com, 202-462-0870, rene_f_davila@yahoo.com.

Contact information:
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSport.com,
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com,
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
(202) 462-0870,

www.DancingWithTheDCstars.com, 
www.SoYouThinkYouCanDanceDC.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com

Location:
the Chevy Chase Ballroom and DanceSport Center,
www.ChevyChaseBallroom.com 
5207 Wisc Ave, NW,
Washington DC 20015
(202) 596-4860

July 17th - 3rd Sat of the month Chevy Chase Ballroom 'Milonga de Primera'
9pm-5am. $12 including plenty of refreshments and dancing in the main Ballroom (or free if taking any two of the 6-9pm leaders' workshops for all levels in the adjacent studio). Teacher assistance for newcomers avail during the workshops and Milonga throughout the evening.  

NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR DANCE PARTNER REQUIRED AS PARTNERS WILL ROTATE THROUGHOUT. OPEN TO EVERYONE INCLUDING SINGLES, COUPLES, SAME-GENDER COUPLES AND THE SEEING AND HEARING IMPAIRED (ASL AVAILABLE). 

Co-hosted by Hitomi Hayashi & Terry Chasteen. DJ: Mark Sakowski. Teacher assistance for newcomers avail during the workshops and Milonga throughout the evening. Details: Hitomi, hayashi_hitomi@yahoo.com; http://www.TangoDanceSport.com; TerryChasteen@TangoDanceSport.com

Contact information:
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSport.com,
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com,
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
(202) 462-0870,

www.DancingWithTheDCstars.com, 
www.SoYouThinkYouCanDanceDC.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com

Location:
the Chevy Chase Ballroom and DanceSport Center,
www.ChevyChaseBallroom.com 
5207 Wisc Ave, NW,
Washington DC 20015
(202) 596-4860

New Sunday West Coast Swing and Hip Hop classes at the Chevy Chase Ballroom
Hip Hop and beg/int West Coast at 12:30pm on Sat and 2pm on Sun w/ Chris Gillyard and Mein
PLUS
Int/adv W Coast at 3pm on Sundays w/ Greg Scott and Lemery Rollins.

We have 3 more terrific new teachers to add to our already FANTASTIC line-up of teaching talent. They will be incredible additions for improving your dancing in Hip Hop and West Coast Swing every weekend!

1) 12:30pm Sat and 2pm Sun - Chris Gillyard is a personal trainer with WSC and a Hip Hop expert who will put you through some FUN paces to your favorite Hip Hop music, take off the pounds and keep you coming back for more for all levels (we'll also be working on a future MJ FlashMob to include in it's entirety the authentic 'Michael Jackson's Thriller', 'Beat It' and more).

2) Greg Scott and Lemery Rollins are finialists at the 2009 WCS Open in November 2009 in Anaheim, CA. They're extensively trained by World Champion west Coast Swing dancers, Robert Royston, John Lindo and Mario Robau. Their new intermediate/advanced class in fine-tuning technique and new choreography each week is from 3pm-4pm on Sundays.

NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED. OPEN TO EVERYONE OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF DANCERS, INCLUDING SINGLES, COUPLES, SAME-GENDER COUPLES AND THE SEEING AND HEARING IMPAIRED (ASL AVAILABLE).

Contact information and details:
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSport.com,
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com,
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
(202) 462-0870,

www.DancingWithTheDCstars.com, 
www.SoYouThinkYouCanDanceDC.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com

Location:
the Chevy Chase Ballroom and DanceSport Center,
www.ChevyChaseBallroom.com 
5207 Wisc Ave, NW,
Washington DC 20015
(202) 596-4860

All PleaseDanceWithMe.com classes are available by clicking on this link. $12 drop-in ($15 Sunday Tango including Milonga until 11pm), $10 students with F/T ID, $95/10-class dance card good for any regularly scheduled classes at PleaseDanceWithMe.com. Email TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSPORT.com, TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com, TerryChasteen@yahoo.com or call 202-462-0870 with any questions.
Thanks,
~ Terry

PARKING UPDATE AT THE CHEVY CHASE BALLROOM:
(1) 14 spaces are available at the East end of the Bank Of America parking lot during non-banking hours
(2) 10 spaces directly under the ballroom after 9pm when Paul's Liquor closes
(3) 12 spaces across the street at the BB&T Bank also during non-banking hours (two of which are for handicapped parking).
(4) Friendship Heights red line Metro is three minutes away at the Jennifer St exit
(5) the 30 line Metro bus stops directly across the street into the wee hours to Georgetown and all the way through downtown to Capitol Hill.
(6) Plenty of residential parking (2 hours during daytimes) also available along Harrison St and on the next block East along 42nd St at Harrison St NW behind Fox 5 News.

Our weekly Sunday Chevy Chase Ballroom Tango classes
and Milongas will include every Sunday throughout 2010:
(Includes Tango dancing and practice from 8pm-11pm every Sunday; free for anyone taking the class)
The weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda and Argentine Tango Social dance parties
(Salsa and Tango parties held in 2 separate studios at once)
with weekly Tango classes for beginners taught by Terry Chasteen &
intermediate/advanced taught by Rene' Davila (2 teachers at once)
from 7-8:00pm. Followed by an Argentine Tango Milonga dance party,
refreshments (always including our infamous desserts with ice cream) and great
dancing to the music of DJ David Liu from 8pm-11pm...
EVERY SUNDAY!

ALSO...
Wednesday strictly drill in beginner basics in Argentine Tango
from 7:15-8pm at the Chevy Chase Ballroom...
(taught by Terry Chasteen)

EVERY SUNDAY
8:00 - 11:00 PM weekly Argentine Tango Milonga in studio B (DJ David Liu)
The weekly Sunday milonga at the Chevy Chase Ballroom is co-hosted by Rene' Davila and Terry Chasteen. The regular Sunday evening Tango classes for both beginner and intermediate/advanced Tango dancers at once take place from 7PM - 8PM.
$15 (or use of 10-class dance card) for both the 7:00PM - 8PM class with dancing until 11PM, $7 admission for Milonga and dancing only from 8:00PM - 11PM or free dancing for anyone taking any earlier Sunday class of any style. Includes soft drinks, lots of snacks and Terry's infamous "pie ala mode"! (once again not to worry, you'll dance it all off to the incredible music by our resident Sunday DJ, David Liu!). Anyone taking any earlier class of any style throughout Sunday is admitted to the weekly Sunday Milonga from 8:00PM - 11PM and/or the Salsa & Latin dance in the adjacent studio from 7PM - 9PM without extra charge ------ every Sunday.

All PleaseDanceWithMe.com classes are available by clicking on this link. Email TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSPORT.com or call 202-462-0870 with any questions.
Thanks,
~ Terry

PARKING UPDATE AT THE CHEVY CHASE BALLROOM:
(1) 14 spaces are available at the East end of the Bank Of America parking lot during non-banking hours
(2) 10 spaces directly under the ballroom after 9pm when Paul's Liquor closes
(3) 12 spaces across the street at the BB&T Bank also during non-banking hours (two of which are for handicapped parking).
(4) Friendship Heights red line Metro is three minutes away at the Jennifer St exit
(5) the 30 line Metro bus stops directly across the street into the wee hours to Georgetown and all the way through downtown to Capitol Hill.
(6) Plenty of residential parking (2 hours during daytimes) also available along Harrison St and on the next block East along 42nd St at Harrison St NW behind Fox 5 News.

Also, before we go any farther....nobody asked for my opinion...BUT...

HOW MANY MORE INNOCENT AMERICANS MUST
DIE OR BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE WE
STOP ALL CELL PHONE DRIVING
IN THE US?
Not one of the 60,000+ deaths or 250,000+ injuries in America in 2008 resulting from texting and talking on the phone is worth any one of those phone calls or text messages; not to mention the hundreds of thousands that have taken place since. This is not just a teenager problem or a commercial truck or bus driver problem, this is a serious problem and an ongoing danger to innocent people that involves EVERY SINGLE DRIVER in this country. So why are we still pondering over the use of cell phones while driving in the US? DC and several states have already wisely and responsibly outlawed the use of all cell phones while driving and now it needs to be a national restriction. Are we going to continue allowing the lobbyists of the wealthy phone companies to continue to rule congress in America, or are we each going to stand up to the plate and do something about it?

Please commit to making any automobile
that you're riding in an official

Visit www.StopAllCellPhoneDriving.org to learn how you can help
to eliminate this deadly obsession from America's highways. Keep in mind
that the next life that is lost (and there will be MANY before we stop this
irresponsible practice) may well be your life or the life of someone you love.

And I hope you were able to see my first 'World Premiere" at the Kennedy Center (OK, so maybe it wasn't actually MY World Premiere...except for the Tango choreography, including a "searing Tango" between Tom Buchanan and Gatsby as depicted by The Washington Post... "[Artistic Director Septime] Webre does a tremandous job at keeping the ballet in motion. A searing Tango spells out the danger between Gatsby and Tom")
Wed, Feb 24 - Sun, Feb 28 Tango in 'The Great Gatsby' at the Eisenhower Theatre of the Kennedy Center
(Wednesday's performance is completely sold out and tickets for all evening performances are limited).
A Tango scene was added late in the makings of the World Premiere of 'The Great Gatsby' performed by the Washington Ballet at the Kennedy Center, to include both Argentine and International style choreographed by Rene' Davila and Terry Chasteen. One more opportunity to get our beloved Tango into the mainstream theatre through what promises to be a groundbreaking new musical. Times and ticket Information available at www.TangoDanceSPORT.com , www.DanceDirt.com and www.WashingtonBallet.org to include group discount information. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566. Contact: TerryChasteen@TangoDanceSPORT.com , 202-462-0870.

Luis Torres and Elizabeth Gaither as Tom and Daisy Buchanan in the Washington Ballet's 'The Great Gatsby'.
'The Great Gatsby', a World Premiere about to hit the stage of the Eisenhower Theatre at the Kennedy Center from Feb 24-28 is a Secret of DC about to be unleashed. This incredibly fun-filled musical of the Roaring 20's era performed by the 'Washington Ballet' under the guidance of artistic director Septeem Webre is LOADED with some of the most incredible song and dance numbers of nearly every style, including tap, Charleston, jazz, Swing and more PLUS an Argentine, International AND American style Tango scene co-choreographed by Rene' Davila and YOURS TRULY! Our first World Premiere!
"The Washington Ballet returns to the splendor of the Jazz Age and the frivolity of the Roaring Twenties through Artistic Director Septeem Webre's re-imagining of F. Scott Fitzgerald's passionate, thought-provoking, and complex work". Visit www.DanceDirt.com for details, including ticket purchases and group discounts (and you should hurry! They're selling fast!).

Jared Nelson and Elizabeth Gaither as Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan in the
World Premiere of Septeem Webre's 'The Great Gatsby' at The Kennedy Center.

~ TERRY CHASTEEN

Contact info:
Email: TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSPORT.com, TerryChasteen@yahoo.com,
Ph: 202-462-0870 voice mail, 202-596-4860 cell
Visit www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com for details.

Our weekly Sunday Chevy Chase Ballroom Tango classes
and Milongas will include every Sunday throughout 2010:
(Includes Tango dancing and practice from 8pm-11pm every Sunday; free for anyone taking the class)
The weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda and Argentine Tango Social dance parties
(Salsa and Tango parties held in 2 separate studios at once)
with weekly Tango classes for beginners taught by Terry Chasteen &
intermediate/advanced taught by Rene' Davila (2 teachers at once)
from 7-8:00pm. Followed by an Argentine Tango Milonga dance party,
refreshments (always including our infamous desserts with ice cream) and great
dancing to the music of DJ David Liu from 8pm-11pm...
EVERY SUNDAY!

ALSO...
Wednesday strictly drill in beginner basics in Argentine Tango
from 7:15-8pm at the Chevy Chase Ballroom...
(taught by Terry Chasteen)

EVERY SUNDAY
8:00 - 11:00 PM weekly Argentine Tango Milonga in studio B (DJ David Liu)
The weekly Sunday milonga at the Chevy Chase Ballroom is co-hosted by Rene' Davila and Terry Chasteen. The regular Sunday evening Tango classes for both beginner and intermediate/advanced Tango dancers at once take place from 7PM - 8PM.
$15 (or use of 10-class dance card) for both the 7:00PM - 8PM class with dancing until 11PM, $7 admission for Milonga and dancing only from 8:00PM - 11PM or free dancing for anyone taking any earlier Sunday class of any style. Includes soft drinks, lots of snacks and Terry's infamous "pie ala mode"! (once again not to worry, you'll dance it all off to the incredible music by our resident Sunday DJ, David Liu!). Anyone taking any earlier class of any style throughout Sunday is admitted to the weekly Sunday Milonga from 8:00PM - 11PM and/or the Salsa & Latin dance in the adjacent studio from 7PM - 9PM without extra charge ------ every Sunday.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Visit www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com/YuletideBallDiscountCertificate.doc for a
First-time 2010/2011 Discount
for new Yuletide Ball attendees at any of next year's six competition sessions.
(Click here for details of the complete 2010 weekend)

and plan to attend the incomparable 2010

Absolutely THE most elegant New Year's event throughout
all of Metropolitan Washington DC
Start preparing now to join us in amateur or pro/am competition
next year for the 2010 - 2011 Yuletide Ball DanceSport Championships
and New Year's Eve Gala
J W Marriott Hotel, 14th & Pa. Ave, NW at Freedom Plaza.
Witness some great amateur, pro/am and pro/pro competition performers
plus Ballroom & Latin workshops by some of America's finest.
FLASH!
Amateur and Pro/Am Argentine Tango Showcase and competition events were scheduled
this year for the first time on Sat Jan & Sun, 2010!
Start planning now to come and
compete as amateur or pro/am couples in 2010 or to cheer on your friends and watch the fun!
Visit www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com/YuletideBallDiscountCertificate.doc for a
First-time Discount
for new Yuletide Ball attendees at any of next year's six competition sessions.
(Click here for details of the complete weekend)

AND THANK YOU AS WELL
FOR JOINING US FOR OUR 2009 HOLIDAY SEASON
"MILONGA DE PRIMERAS"
ON THE EVENINGS OF
THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND
NEW YEAR'S DAY
All 3 were a fun success IN SPITE OF the rainy weather!

CO-HOSTED BY HITOMI HAYASHI & TERRY CHASTEEN
WITH DJ MARK SAKOWSKI

Hitomi & Mark

DANCE-&-LEARN PARTIES AND MILONGAS AT THE CHEVY CHASE BALLROOM INCLUDE A BEGINNER CLASS IN SALSA, SWING OR LATIN AT 8PM AND ARGENTINE TANGO FOR BEGINNERS AT 8:30PM, FOLLOWED BY TANGO DANCING FROM 9PM - 2AM (ALL LEVELS OF DANCERS ARE WELCOME AND HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. YOU NEEDN'T BE DANCING LIKE A PRO TO HAVE A GREAT TIME AT OUR MILONGAS).

We had between 60 and 70 attend each event
and we hope you'll join us again throughout 2010

In addition to the ABSOLUTE BEST in traditional Tango music, as a DJ of all styles, Mark plays one or two tandas of great non-Tango selections (Salsa, Cha Cha, Swing, Hustle, Merengue, Social Rumba) by request later in the night for those who are also Latin, Rhythm and Swing dancers. Come early to the mini-workshops and prepare for some of the other dance styles.
Cost: $10 [1/2 price for non-dancing family, friends and children over 13] to include soft drinks, lots of delectable snacks and munchies and our infamous "Desserts ala mode" at midnight! More information at www.TangoDanceSport.com, TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSPORT.com, 202-462-0870

PLEASE BRING ANY DONATIONS TO THE MILONGA THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE FOR CHILDREN:
Please bring any used/unwanted or even new items in good condition for the donation to the orphans of the war victims. Hitomi and DJ Mark Sakowski gave 20% donation from our admissions for fund raising to the orphans of the war. This could include your kids' no longer needed Teddy bears, toys, etc; clean out your closet and please put a price on it. If it is not for kids or too expensive, we will change to a silent auction as opposd to donating directly. There are two days to support this donation Dec 25th & Jan 1st during our next two "Milonga de Primera" events at the Chevy Chase Ballroom.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION UPDATE AT THE CHEVY CHASE BALLROOM:
1) 14 spaces are available at the East end of the Bank Of America parking lot during non-banking hours,
2) 10 or more spaces available directly under the ballroom after 9pm when Paul's Liquor closes,
3) 13 spaces directly across the street at the BB&T Bank, including 2 handicapped spaces (also during non-banking hours),
4) Metro is 3 minutes away at the Jennifer St exit of the Friendship Hts red line,
5) The 30 line Metro bus stops directly across the street into the wee hours to Georgetown and all the way through downtown DC to Capitol Hill.
6) Plenty of parking is also available along Harrison St and on the next block East along 42nd St behind WTTG Fox 5 News at Harrison, NW.

Jorge Torres

THANK YOU!
FOR JOINING US ONCE AGAIN FOR SOME
GREAT ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS!
on January 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th, 2010
taught right here in DC by one of the VERY FINEST performers and coaches in the world,
the incredibly talented
Jorge Torres
www.ConnecTango.com
(15 year performer & 12 years as 'Dance Captain'
of Broadway's 'Forever Tango')

YouTube performances of Jorge Torres and Natalia Hills -
2008 Maui Tango Fest at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmRiBwFAI8s

Jorge Torres and Mariela Franganillo –
September 2006 at the Milonga De Las Estrellas, Los Angeles, California
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVjCub9v4yA

Chevy Chase Ballroom workshops on Fri, Sat & Sun, Jan 8, 9 & 10
4 Sat & Sun workshops with multiple-class discounts:
At The Door and Pre-Paid Price Registration
One workshop $30 ($25 pre-paid)
Two workshops $55 ($50 pre-paid)
Three workshops $75 ($70 pre-paid)
Four workshops $100 ($90 pre-paid)

COMPLETE SCHEDULE FROM JAN 7 thru JAN 11:
Thurs. Jan 7th
Privates from 6pm on until late evening
Call/Email Diana for bookings; locations TBA

Fri. Jan 8th - Chevy Chase Ballroom
7-9pm – One 2 Hour Intensive Workshop - ($30)
(not on reduced price scale except for all 7 workshops w/ pre-payment)
Topic: Intensive Tango Technique I
Milonga: 9pm-1am 'Milonga Color' at Colvin Run, VA - ($10)

Sat. Jan 9th - Chevy Chase Ballroom
(1) 6-7:30pm Balance Coordination I
(2) 7:30-9pm Vals Cruzado
($30 one workshop or see reduced CCB price scale above)
Milonga: 9pm - 2am Milonga Porteñia at Chevy Chase Ballroom - ($15)

Sun. Jan 10th – 2:30-4:30pm - 26 Student Limit
Pre-Paid Registration required – No walk-in students
Private Residence TBA in McLean, Virginia
One 2 Hour Intensive Workshop - ($30)
(not on reduced price scale except for all 7 workshops w/ pre-payment)
Topic: Intensive Tango Technique II
Call/Email Diana for details

Sun. Jan 10th - Chevy Chase Ballroom
($30 per workshop or see reduced CCB price scale above)
(1) 7-8:30pm Balance Coordination II
(2) 9-10:30pm Tango Close Embrace (held in adjacent studio during Sunday Milonga)
Milonga: Terry & Rene's weekly Sunday Chevy Chase Ballroom Milonga – 8:30pm -11pm
(start time 1/2 hour later than normal) - ($7)

Mon. Jan 11th – CocoCabana Grill
7-9pm – One 2 Hour Intensive Workshop - ($15)
(not on reduced price scale except for all 7 workshops w/ pre-payment)
Topic: Milonga Traspie – Jorge Torres style
Milonga: CocoCabana Grill 9-12am - ($10 at the door includes 2 drinks)

MAKE PLANS NOW TO JOIN US AGAIN IN 2010!!
for these fun-filled and educational opportunities
taught by one of the VERY BEST right here in DC!!
(such an opportunity with such a talented coach doesn't come along that often so try to attend as
many workshops over the 4 days plus private coaching as you can at these incredibly reasonable rates)

Contact & Registration:
Mail registration check to:
Diana Jensen
P. O. Box 147
Gaithersburg, MD 20884
301-365-9285 or Cell 202-907-1190 (Use cell Dec 16 to Jan 4)
Accept Cash, Check or Credit Card
PayPal payment, add a $2 fee
Email Credit Card data to:
DianaJTango@yahoo.com
Please book privates early!!

Contact, Registration & Venues:
(1) The Chevy Chase Ballroom & DanceSport Center
5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW, WDC 20015
Friendship Heights Red Line Metro (Jennifer Street Exit)
Plenty of nearby parking as indicated near the top of this page.
www.TangoDanceSPORT.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com
TerryChasteen@TangoDanceSPORT.com
202-462-0870

(2) CocoCabana Grill
2031A University Blvd
Hyattsville, MD 20783

(3) Private residence To-Be-Announced to those who enroll

THE HALLOWEEN, 2009 FINAL REVIEW

We had a great Salsa & Rueda party with SAOCO DC in studio B!

Also in studio A the incredibly talented John Erban & Clarissa Sanchez taught a wonderful pre-milonga workshop on Saturday, October 31st from 8:30 to 9:30PM before the milonga plus they performed for us during the milonga (along with the COMPLETE CAST, to our surprise of 'FOREVER TANGO'. We invited the cast of Luis Bravo's "Forever Tango" but had no idea that the complete cast would attend!).

THANKS! to all who helped us celebrate the Halloween birthday of long time tanguera, teacher & friend Ruth Kubishen. Everyone knows Ruth from Leon's.

THANKS!

to so many who helped to make
such a fun-filled event on
Halloween!

That includes the complete 8-member cast of
'FOREVER TANGO'

Hitomi, Mark and Carina plus the complete cast of 'Forever Tango'
(Terry was still playing his Jimmy Durante 'Flasher' character on stage at the
Washington Hilton to a packed Ballroom of 2,300+ Flaming Halloweeners!)

Many more great photographs coming at www.TangoDanceSport.com

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31 - 'THE RETURN OF THE ALL-NIGHT HALLOWEEN MILONGA'
9:30PM - 5:00AM the 'All-Night Halloween Milonga' (DJ Mark Sakowski offering the best in traditional Tango music and more. We'll be playing one or two tandas of non-Tango music (Salsa, Cha Cha, Swing, Merengue, Social Rumba, etc) by request later in the night for those who are also Latin and Swing dancers so come early and prepare).
Recession special "Milonga de Primera" in the main Ballroom co-hosted by Hitomi Hayashi & Terry Chasteen.
Cost is $10 [$9 for full time students] and includes soft drinks, lots of delectable snacks and munchies and our infamous "pie ala mode" at midnight! Costumes are welcome by choice but definitely not required.
8:00 - 9:30PM Ballroom, Salsa, Latin, Swing and/or Argentine Tango mini-dance classes for beginners before the milonga begins for those who wish to dance the basics in at least Cha Cha, Salsa, Swing, Merenge, Tango and more during the All-night Halloween Milonga in the main Ballroom from 9:30PM - 5:00AM. No partner or previous dance experience necessary ($10 admission, $9 F/T students. Includes the dancing during the All-night Halloween Milonga in the Main Ballroom from 9:30PM - 5:00AM). More details at www.TangoDanceSPORT.com. So come early and learn the basics in several Latin dances or more advanced Tango with the incredibly talented John Erban & Clarissa Sanchez.
(And of course we may also be teaching and dancing the authentic 'Michael Jackson's Thriller' dance routine in the wee hours of the morning. After all ... it is Halloween)

Use the drop-down menu links at the top of each
page or click here for a complete list of topics included in this web site
AND HURRY! BEFORE ALL THE CLASSES ARE COMPLETELY FILLED UP!!