Thank you for visiting
www.LambdaDanceSPORT.com
(www.GayDanceSPORT.com, www.OutOnTheDance Floor. net)

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Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about
things that matter - Dr Martin Luther King, Jr
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Welcome to

www.LambdaDanceSPORT.com

LambdaDanceSPORT.com supports the art and sport of gender-neutral partnership dancing for both same-gender and
mixed-gender couples and LGBT & non-LGBT dancers (we discriminate against NO ONE) across the US and around the globe.

Included in this site is a link to www.BrokebackMountain.us
(The Brokeback Mountain Photo Gallery & tribute to Heath Ledger)

 

www.LambdaDanceSPORT.com
includes locations and links for single, one-time and ongoing social dance
events, classes, and venues for same-gender couples and LGBT dancers
in Metropolitan Washington DC, across the U.S. and around the globe.


We want YOU!!...


...to DANCE!!...
as same-gender couples...
Out On The Dance Floor!!

 

 

David Hall, decorated Air Force Sergeant and plaintiff in "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" will throw the first pitch during Night OUT at the Nationals on Monday, July 20th, 2009!
Join us for the 2009 Night Out at the Nationals where David Hall, a decorated Air Force Sergeant and plaintiff in SLDN's constitutional challenge to the military's anti-gay law, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," will be throwing out the First Pitch.

Don't miss this exciting moment, including the National Anthem by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington at 6:40 PM. Game time: 7:05 PM at Nationals Park (Nationals vs. NY Mets).

We have over 1,700 tickets sold for the Night OUT at the Nationals game on Monday, July 20 so there are high hopes to once again break our 2,000 ticket mark from last year (the highest Night OUT LGBT attendance to date ever reported in the US. What a great way to express to the Gay Games 2014 Site Selection Committee our committment to LGBT sports in DC!). If you have not purchased your tickets yet, you can go to www.teamdc.org or there are still some tickets available at Nellie's Bar and at Lambda Rising.
Below is a more complete bio of David's career. Please let people know to be at the ballpark no later than 6:40 PM to witness this exciting moment! You can copy and paste this graphic and announcement in HTML from www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org and easily send it by email without attachments to friends who may be interested in attending.

********************************** David Hall's bio ***************************

David Hall joined SLDN in 2006 and currently serves as the organization's Major Gift Officer and Information Systems Manager. Prior to joining SLDN, David worked with the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) in Anchorage, Alaska.

David is also a former U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant. He joined the Air Force on March 6, 1996, following in the footsteps of his father and step-father, who each served over 20 years in the Air Force.

After basic training, Hall graduated from tech school with the second-highest score in his class and was assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia.

At Langley, Hall was one of the top airmen in his flight. He worked as a weapons loader, winning several loading competitions and the Airman of the Quarter award. While based at Langley, Hall did a three-month assignment in Saudi Arabia, and was handpicked to go to Kuwait to help fix aircraft.

After receiving a strong recommendation from his active duty commander, Hall was honorably discharged as an enlisted member from the Air Force in August 2001 following his acceptance to the Air Force ROTC in May 2001. At that time, Hall had served five years and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5) with an Aircraft Armament Systems specialty.

During his active duty service, Hall received numerous awards including, the Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Training Ribbon, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Ward, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal.

In March 2002, Hall received a coveted slot to train to be a pilot—an honor given to approximately 500 cadets nationwide each year. At the time Hall received this honor, he had the highest ranking of all the Air Force ROTC juniors in his detachment. In recognition of his talent and dedication, Hall was named a Cadet Captain and flight commander, soon advancing to the position of Operations Officer, Cadet Major, another leadership position.

Following his discharge under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Hall became a plaintiff in SLDN's constitutional challenge to the military's anti-gay law.

******************** Become a Fan of the Washington DC Bid for Gay Games 2014 on Facebook *****************

Become a Fan of the bid to bring Gay Games 2014 to Washington DC on Facebook. If you haven't already, you must join Facebook to do so...it's free and easy; just click on the link below:

www.dcfreedomgames2014.org/facebook

In addition, we'd like everyone to sign up online to attend the BIG Community Gay Games Washington DC 2014 Rally scheduled to take place at 7:30PM on Monday, August 10th at Stead Field (corner of 17th and P Streets). Music of the DC Different Drummers Marching Band will be playing (so there might be SWING DANCING in the GRASS!...) as well as the Batala Batala Women's Drum Corps and an outdoor showing of HAIRSPRAY. Plus we will have local leaders and dignitaries cheering us on in true Rally style. This promises to be a fun, fun promotional event and will be as beneficial as anything to convince the Gay Games 2014 Site Selection Committee that Washington DC has the local enthusiasm to be the best choice for Gay Games 2014, as opposed to the other two finalist cities of Boston and Cleveland, Ohio.

Every person that RSVP's to the Rally on Facebook is automatically entered into free drawings for prizes from local bars and restaurants. In addition, we will be raffling off a FREE Registration to Gay Games VIII in Cologne, Germany, but you MUST RSVP on Facebook to be entered. Go to:

www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=91874916644

We definitely want to demonstrate to the Gay Games 2014 Site Selection Committee that will be visiting DC throughout that week, just how committed and passionate our community and friends are about hosting the Gay Games in Washington DC in 2014. The Gay Games 2014 Site Selection Committeeto will also inspect the venues that we have to offer in the Washington Metropolitan area and the two outcomes of enthusiasm and availability of appropriate venues will determine that incredibly important decision of whether or not Gay Games 2014 will come to DC.

To see more about the DC Bid to host Gay Games IX in 2014, you can go to:
www.dcfreedomgames2014.org

Thank You for your support of this great community effort. Together we will create something truly memorable. You will definitely want to be a part of this!

Brent Minor
Board chairman of Team DC and Chairman of the DC Gay Games 2014 Bid Committee
Terry Chasteen
Member Team DC board of directors

AND REMEMBER!

If Gay Games 2014 does come to DC, there will definitely be both Ballroom and Latin DanceSport and Country/Western competition events included! Thus bringing some of the best same-gender Ballroom, Latin and C/W dancing from around the globe right here into our own back yard. Plus there will be competition events for ALL levels, from newcomers (yourself maybe?...) right through those who are highly advanced. So start training now....you could be in one of the top 2 levels by 2014!

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Volunteers for two VERY important
Gay Games Washington DC, 2014
bid committee events

Both on August 10th, 2009 - DanceSport Venue Site inspection at the DC Convention Center for the 2014
Site Selection Committee of the Federation of Gay Games PLUS! the Stead Field Bid Rally behind JR's.

(1) Monday, August 10 at 9:30AM - our DanceSport Venue Site inspection at the Washington DC Convention Center for Gay Games Washington DC, 2014 (this is the morning of the same day as the rally at Stead Field starting at 7PM).
We would like as many dancers and dance enthusiasts as possible to participate. When the committee pulls up in the van, we would love to have them greeted by 10-20 (or more!) who are interested in that sport as competitors, spectators, etc to demonstrate the breadth and depth of support for the Gay Games in DC. This also includes those interested in C/W dance because that too may very well be held in the Convention Center. But wherever it might be held, none of this will come to pass if we don't show our enthusiasm and prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that DC will support this historic event to the NINES.

(2) Monday, August 10 at 7:30PM - the Bid Rally for Gay Games Washington DC, 2014 will take place at Stead Field (17th and P Streets, NW behind JR's) including a free outdoor screening of HAIRSPRAY, lots of giveaways, music of the DC Different Drummers Marching Band (so there might be SWING DANCING in the GRASS!...) as well as the Batala Batala Women's Drum Corps. Plus there will be local leaders and dignitaries cheering us on in true Rally style. This promises to be a fun, fun promotional event and will be as beneficial as anything to convince the Gay Games 2014 Site Selection Committee that Washington DC has the local enthusiasm to be the best choice for Gay Games 2014, as opposed to the other two finalist cities of Boston and Cleveland, Ohio. Please start to promote this event to all of your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, teammates, grandparents, in-laws, etc. This weekend's enthusiasm will do more than ANYTHING to influence the Gay Games bidding committee. And we definitely do wish to influence them so the 2014 Games will come to DC!

The Site Selection Committee from the Federation of Gay Games will be in DC from August 7-11, 2009. This will be one of the most important moments in our Bid to host the 2014 Gay Games. A tour of each of the Venues proposed to be used during the Games and this is where we desperately need your help.
The reason the Site Visit is sooooooooo critical is that many members of the FGG Board will simply not read the entire Bid Document from the three cities. They will focus on their specific sport or interest as these Bid Books are all in excess of 250 pages each. The report from the Site Selection Team will be one of the most influential parts of the Voting Process, so we cannot overstate the importance of this visit and your participation in helping us make a good impression.

A draft schedule is set for each sport or cultural event venue. In addition to inspecting the venue itself, the Inspection Team will look at locker room and restroom facilities, ask specific questions about each event and how it will be run, discuss the capacity of our Team DC committee to run an event of this size and scope, and who knows what else???

The Site Selection Team consists of three people. The first is a long-term FGG Board Member, a veteran of 5 Gay Games, and been the director of Martial Arts for several previous Games. The second is the former Co-Chair of Chicago Games, Inc. Board which produced GGVII. The third is the former director of the New York Gay Games in 1994. These people will know what to look for and which questions to ask. We will need to be on our toes!

Our DanceSport inspection will be at 9:30am on Monday morning, August 10th, 2009 at the Washington DC Convention Center (the morning of the same day as the rally at Stead Field).

We would like the various sport clubs and enthusiasts to participate. When the committee pulls up in the van, we would love to have them greeted by 10-20 (or more!) people who play that sport or who are interested in that sport as spectators, etc to demonstrate the breadth and depth of support for the Gay Games in DC. This also includes those interested in C/W dance because that too may very well be held in the Convention Center, but wherever it might be held, none of this will come to pass if we don't show our enthusiasm and prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that DC will support this historic event to the Nth degree.

Many thanks to all of you who can be a part of this exciting endeavor. It will change our community, it will change our city, and it will change each one of us.....all for the better. Please put this date, Monday August 10th on your calendar and tell your friends who might participate. If there’s any way that you can attend during this inconvenient time of a work day, your support would be incredibly appreciated.

GRACIAS!

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What better gift is there to give for fun, exercise, socializing and more
for all ages and all levels of experience than the gift of
DANCING?
Give a gift of Ballroom, Latin & Swing dance...

A gift that will last a lifetime...
and one that gives again and again, every time the music starts to play...

Give your friends and loved ones a
"First-Class-Is-Free Gift Certificate".
Visit our Gift Certificate coupon page....
Good toward flexible & fun classes, private coaching, dance-&-Learn Parties and training opportunities in literally
all of the social dances from around the globe throughout the week and weekend that ANYONE can afford....

including any of the PleaseDanceWithMe.com classes in Ballroom, Latin,
Salsa, Swing, Argentine Tango, Country/Western, Disco Hustle and more...

 

Use your PayPal account to purchase your gift certrificate online. We'll send you the gift certificate by snail mail or email for you to print in very little time.

 

Plan to attend our upcoming

'Stuck On Salsa' and Chevy Chase Ballroom
'Pre President's Day Salsa Hysteria'
from 9pm on Sunday, Feb 15 to 5am of Sunday, Feb 16

plus late-night 1st & 3rd Saturday
'Stuck On Salsa' and Chevy Chase Ballroom
'Midnight Madness All-night Socials'
each month from 11:00pm to 4am of the following mornings

AND!

our 1st & 3rd Sunday
'Stuck On Salsa' and Chevy Chase Ballroom
'Sunday Salsa & Mambo Socials'
immediately following our weekly SAOCO DC Rueda Socials
at the Chevy Chase Ballroom, 5207 Wisc Ave., NW, WDC 20015

 



Don't miss our 2009
Dance-&-Learn Social Parties
with teacher assistance for
beginner through advanced level dancers
(click here for Dance-&-Learn Social Party details)

INCLUDING!...


Our monthly Sunday 'Twilight Tango Argentino' with a live Tango band, including vocalist Claudia Gargiulo and Tango Reo and co-hosted by Terry Chasteen and the Chevy Chase Ballroom. (click here for details)



AND!

a 'NOT-TO-BE-MISSED'
'SAOCO DC weekly Casino Rueda Extravaganza'


(check back for details as they become available).

Our Chevy Chase Ballroom social events include the absolute 'BEST' in dance music plus earlier mini-dance classes
for at least beginners and higher level dancers in many of the popular social dances
(Salsa, Rueda, ChaCha, Rumba, Bolero, Samba, Merengue, Cumbia, Paso Doble, Ballroom, Swing, Tango and more...).
WE ALWAYS INCLUDE...
refreshments, teacher assistance by request and PLENTY of general dancing.


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Our weekly fun and educational
Sunday Salsa & Rueda and Argentine Tango Socials
include earlier classes throughout the day in every style of social dance known to mankind,
followed by open social dancing in Salsa & Rueda, the Latin dances,
Swing, Salsa, Ballroom, Argentine Tango and more by request
in 2 studios at once from 7pm-11pm
EVERY SUNDAY!!
(with a live Tango band & vocalist at least once every month)



 Join us Out On The Dance Floor!! for our monthly Dance-&-Learn parties and weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda Socials and Argentine Tango milongas.

 

 

Also, join us once again for dancing to a live Tango
band and performances on Sunday, January 4th

and
THANK YOU!
To everyone who attended and helped to
make this such a successful event on Oct 5th, Nov 2nd & Dec 7th.
Your overwhelming response is greatly appreciated.

SPECIAL TWILIGHT TANGO ARGENTINO
AND SUNDAY SALSA & RUEDA SOCIAL
WITH A LIVE TANGO BAND AT LEAST ONCE PER MONTH,
Co-hosted by Terry Chasteen and The Chevy Chase Ballroom
NEWCOMERS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED

Dance with us to live Tango music by vocalist
Claudia Gargiulo and Tango Reo
(Click here for details)


ABSOLUTELY NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED TO ATTEND
It's time to STOP WATCHING all the fun....and START HAVING IT!

 



 Join us Out On The Dance Floor!! for our monthly Dance-&-Learn parties and weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda Socials and Argentine Tango milongas.

For who: Our classes and social dance events are for everyone of all races, ages, religions affiliations, genders and orientations of affection. That includes singles, couples, same-gender couples, seniors, the disabled (wheelchair dancers) and the seeing and hearing impaired (ASL available). All are all welcome and encouraged to attend. No dance partner, previous dance experience or specific age specifications are required. We just have a firm belief that EVERYONE should dance together! So leave the labels outside the door and get everyone "Out on the Dance Floor!"

 

 

For your friends and loved ones...or for yourself!...download a
"First-Class-Is-Free Pass or Gift Certificate".
Visit our Gift Certificate and Discount Coupon page....
Gift certificates for any combination of flexible & fun classes, private coaching,
Dance-at-Your-Wedding Workshops, Dance-&-Learn Parties and training opportunities
in literally all of the social dances from around the globe are available throughout the week
and weekend that ANYONE can afford.

We just want YOU!!...


...to DANCE!!...
as same-gender couples...
Out On The Dance Floor!!

 

 


We'll teach you the original Michael Jackson's Thriller dance routine down to the finest detail. Purchase
your own DVD copy online of this still #1 top-selling classic album, even after 25 years, in addition
to Michael Jackson's 25th Anniversary of Thriller (Deluxe Casebook Edition)
and other unequaled performances by this icon of pop music and dance,
Michael Jackson
(Click here)

 

For who: Our classes and social dance events are for everyone of all races, ages, religions affiliations, genders and orientations of affection. That includes singles, couples, same-gender couples, seniors, the disabled (wheelchair dancers) and the seeing and hearing impaired (ASL available). All are all welcome and encouraged to attend. No dance partner, previous dance experience or specific age specifications are required. We just have a firm belief that EVERYONE should dance together! So leave the labels outside the door and get everyone "Out on the Dance Floor!"

Where: The Chevy Chase Ballroom & DanceSport Center
5207 Wisc Ave., NW, Washington DC
Washington, DC 20015
Call: (202) 462-0870

Our next Chevy Chase Ballroom Dance-&-Learn Parties in 2009 are scheduled on www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com/danceandlearn.htm for additional information Saturdays plus other Friday and holiday evening Dance-&-Learn Party dates at the Chevy Chase Ballroom. JOIN US! for a tremendous, non-stop, fun-filled dance event of mini-classes for beginners early in the evening, performances and/or demonstrations in many different dance styles, snacks & refreshments and PLENTY of dancing....

It's high time to STOP WATCHING all the fun and START HAVING IT!!

Dates: 12/25 (on the evening of Christmas Day), 12/27, 1/1’09 (on the evening of New Year’s Day).

Format for the Chevy Chase Ballroom Saturday evening, non-holiday Dance-&-Learn parties:
6pm beg Argentine Tango classes, 7:00pm Beg mini-classes and dancing in the Ballroom, Latin & Swing dances followed by Ballroom, Latin, Salsa & Swing dance music and possibly a live band with teacher assistance until 11:30pm. Plus "Dancing with the DC Stars" mini-dance competitions open to everyone (winners chosen by audience applause, so invite your most loud and obnoxious friends)

9pm Beg and intermed Argentine Tango mini-classes in 2nd studio taught by Terry Chasteen (beg) and Brian (intermed) & an Argentine Tango beg/intermed milonga with teacher assistance from 9:30pm-11:30pm.

Fee: $12. per person, $10.00 students w/ FT ID, snacks and refreshments available (including Terry's infamous apple pie & ice cream. RSVP in advance for a $2.00 discount at TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com to determine the amount of food).
Visit www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com/danceandlearn.htm for details on any of the above.

NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE OR DANCE PARTNER NECESSARY TO ATTEND


For additional information, contact:

Terry Chasteen's International DanceSPORT and Entertainment
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSPORT.com
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
202-462-0870

www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com
www.DanceSportOfAmerica.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.DanceAtYourWeddingWorkshops.com
www.TheDancingKidsNetwork.com
www.MichaelJackonsThriller.com
www.Learn-to-Dance-athon.org
www.DancingWithTheDCStars.info
(www.OutOnTheDanceFloor.org)
(the web site for the annual "Out on The Dance Floor Charity Ball" plus monthly "So You Think You Can Dance DC" and "Dancing with the DC Stars" mini-dance competitions (plus occasional "Dancing With The AC/DC Stars" mini-comps for same-gender couples...any orientation, just of the same gender) in all styles open to anyone ..... so join us "Out on The Dance Floor")

Bring a "Two-for-the-Price-of-One Discount Pass" from www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com/s2for1pass.doc for a Two-For-One discount when one of those attending is for their first time.
PLUS your FIRST CLASS taken at the Chevy Chase Ballroom is FREE! if you bring a printed copy of the "First-Class-Is-Free-Pass" from the same link (you must bring an actual printed copy of the "Two-for-the-Price-of-One Discount Pass" or the "First-Class-Is-Free-Pass" to qualify for any discounts).

Prepare now for the BATTLE OF THE BALLROOM during our Dance-&-Learn Parties, dance classes in every dance style, "Dance-at-Your-Wedding Workshops" and "Sunday Salsa, Rueda and Argentine Tango Socials". There's no better way to spend an evening than by DANCING!

It's time to STOP WATCHING all the fun and START HAVING IT...Out On The Dance Floor!!


This sight maintained by
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com
(www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com, www.TerryChasteen.com)
We provide the most professional and authentic dance entertainment available throughout Metropolitan Washington DC,
plus easy, flexible and fun instruction for the entire family in every style of social dance from around the globe...
that ANYONE can afford.

 

Join us Out On The Dance Floor!!
Our next Chevy Chase Ballroom Dance-&-Learn Party dates throughout 2008 (starting at 7pm and at 8pm on certain Fridays and on the evenings of holidays):

Dance-&-Learn Party Dates:
Thurs 12/25 (on the evening of Christmas Day), Sat 12/27, Thurs 1/1’09 (on the evening of New Year’s Day). Included will be unlimited beginner mini-classes throughout the night by request from 7:30pm-11:30pm plus PLENTY of dancing.
*(see details below)

 

Join us Out On The Dance Floor!! as dancing same-gender couples!

For additional information, contact:

Terry Chasteen's International DanceSPORT and Entertainment
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSPORT.com
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
202-462-0870

www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com
www.DanceSportOfAmerica.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.DanceAtYourWeddingWorkshops.com
www.TheDancingKidsNetwork.com
www.MichaelJackonsThriller.com
www.Learn-to-Dance-athon.org
www.DancingWithTheDCStars.info
(www.OutOnTheDanceFloor.net)
(the web site for the annual "Out on The Dance Floor Charity Ball" plus monthly "So You Think You Can Dance DC" and "Dancing with the DC Stars" mini-dance competitions (plus occasional "Dancing With The AC/DC Stars" mini-comps for same-gender couples...any orientation, just of the same gender) in all styles open to anyone ..... so join us "Out on The Dance Floor")

www.LambdaDanceSPORT.org
www.GayDanceSPORT.com,
www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org
(www.DancingWithTheACDCStars.com)
www.BrokebackMountain.us
(the web site of the Brokeback Mountain Photo Gallery and tribute to Heath Ledger)


It is definitely time to STOP WATCHING all the fun....and START HAVING IT!!
Out On The Dance Floor!!

This site also includes the web page of


at www.LambdaDanceSPORT.org
Lambda DanceSPORT International also supports and aids in promotion of the art and sport of
partnership dancing of all styles for same-gender couples across the US and around the globe.

As well as the web page of

Lambda DanceSPORT DC
Lambda DanceSPORT DC is an association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) dance enthusiasts in the Baltimore/Washington DC Metropolitan area who are particularly interested in learning and dancing all of the social or competitive DanceSport styles of International Ballroom and Latin, American style Rhythm and Smoothe, Country/Western, Salsa & Rueda, Disco/Hustle, Flamenco, Swing, Argentine Tango, Hip Hop, the authentic Brazilian dances and more as both same-gender and mixed-gender couples (we do not discriminate as we are discriminated against...). Our ultimate goal is to make many of those in the LGBT community more effective as grass roots gay activists; not in the courts or at the end of picket signs, but rather by becoming more comfortable and visible with our dancing
Out On The Dance Floor!!...

 

The most

reality show on National TV
has begun once again...


Washington DC is definitely becoming a city of
BALLROOM, LATIN, TANGO, SALSA & RUEDA,
SWING, THE AUTHENTIC BRAZILIAN DANCES AND MORE...

You continue to WATCH 'Dancing with the Stars'...
... now it's time for YOU to
BECOME ONE OF THOSE STARS ...
"Out on The Dance Floor"!....
as LGBT and same-gender couples

Join Lambda DanceSport DC and the Chevy Chase Ballroom & DanceSport Center this Saturday in the art and sport of DanceSport for same-gender couples. A sport which could well become one of the most effective forms of grass-roots LGBT activism available to us today, not only in the courts or at the end of a picket sign (though those are important, as well), but rather Out On The Dance Floor!!


It is definitely time to STOP WATCHING all the fun....and START HAVING IT!!



Dance classes, Dance-at-Your-Wedding Workshops, Red Hot Ballroom for grade school thru high school, Dance-&-Learn Parties,
Sunday Salsa & Rueda and Argentine Tango Socials, Private Dance Coaching, Ballroom, Swing, Salsa, Argentine Tango and more...

For who: Our classes and social dance events are for everyone of all races, religions, ages, genders, and orientations of affection. Singles, couples, same-gender couples, seniors, the disabled (wheelchair dancers) and the seeing and hearing impaired (ASL available) are all welcome and encouraged to attend any of our classes and social dance events. No dance partner, previous dance experience or specific age specifications required. We just have a firm belief that EVERYONE should dance together! Our objective is to leave the labels outside the door and get everyone "Out on the Dance Floor!"

Give your friends and loved ones a
"First-Class-Is-Free Gift Certificate".
Visit our Gift Certificate and Discount Coupon page....
Good toward any combination of flexible & fun classes, private coaching, Dance-at-Your-Wedding Workshops,
Dance-&-Learn Parties and training opportunities in literally all of the social dances from around the globe
throughout the week and weekend that ANYONE can afford.

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"Dancing with the Stars" has become THE! most watched program on National television. Join the
majority of Metropolitan washington DC on ABC Channel 7 WJLA. Then start
preparing yourself for the "Battle of the Ballroom"... It's time to
STOP WATCHING all the fun and START HAVING IT!!

 

ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Martial Arts & Dance taught by Capoeira expert Jose' Canchan
plus authentic Brazilian Samba taught by the Brazilian Samba Diva from Sao Paulo, Danielle
Areco. The weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Brazilian & Latin Dance Mix & Argentine Tango
Social from 7-11pm is FREE! when taking any Sunday class. Includes refreshments,
pie & ice cream and general dancing (and 'Michael Jackson's Thriller'
by request... for those who even DARE to try it...).

 

PLUS SALSA ON 2, NEW YORK STYLE (MAMBO)
Taught by THE Salsa on 2, Mambo expert, Abdul Al-Ali.
at 30pm Salsa on 2 shines, technique, styling, partnering & turn patterns.
The weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Brazilian & Latin Dance Mix & Argentine
Tango Social from 7-11pm is FREE! when taking any Sunday class. Includes
refreshments, pie & ice cream and general dancing (and always
'Michael Jackson's Thriller' by request... for those
who even DARE to try it...).

 

 

AND!!

 

INTERNATIONAL STYLE LATIN
(RUMBA, CHA CHA & SAMBA)
& BALLROOM
(WALTZ, TANGO, QUICKSTEP & VIENNESE WALTZ)

Taught by 3rd in the World International pro/am 10-dance Champion, Lemery Rollins
on 2nd Saturday mornings and every Sunday at 1:30pm (International Latin), 2:15pm (Viennese Waltz),
3pm (International Standard), 4pm (intermediate Salsa styling, partnering & turn patterns). The weekly
Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Brazilian & Latin Dance Mix & Argentine Tango Social is FREE! when taking
any Sunday class. Includes refreshments, pie & ice cream and social dancing & practice from 7-11pm.

 

BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
SALSA RUEDA

Taught by members of Washington DC's premier Casino Rueda performance team, SAOCO DC
Including 3 levels of beginner, intermediate and advanced every Sunday from 5-7pm, followed by The weekly
Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Brazilian & Latin Dance Mix & Argentine Tango Social. The social is FREE!
when taking any Sunday class. Includes refreshments, pie & ice cream and social dancing
& practice from 7-11pm.

 


SAT MORNING BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
CLUB SALSA, CASINO RUEDA & WEST COAST SWING PLUS
SUNDAY WEST COAST SWING & BACHATA

Taught by mein of Washington DC 's Son Mas Casino Rueda performance team
Including beginner, intermediate and advanced every Sat from 10:30am-1:30pm& Sun from 3-5pm
(followed by The weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Brazilian & Latin Dance Mix & Argentine Tango Social.
The social is FREE! when taking any Sunday class. Includes refreshments, pie & ice cream and social dancing
& practice from 7-11pm).

 

WED, SAT & SUN EVENING BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
ARGENTINE TANGO

Taught by Rene' Davila
Includingthe absolute best in beginner, intermediate and advanced training every Wed & Sun evening
We do not just limit himself to traditional,
Old School Argentine Tango, but also always exploring new and different Tango Neaveau
choreography to satisfy everyone who attends.

 

You will definitely NOT want to miss these new classes,
along with other incredible opportunities on our fall teaching schedule...

they are definitely

 

plus we GUARANTEE that there is not a more experienced, talented and
professional cadre of teachers and coaches in their areas of expertise
throughout all of Metropolitan Washington DC. Join us every week for
the most fun-filled dance training in every style of social dance.



of Terry Chasteen & Associate teachers at
the Chevy Chase Ballroom & DanceSport Center, Washington DC
and the YMCA National Capitol, Dupont Circle
plus other LGBT-friendly training opportunities in & around
Metropolitan Washington DC by means of the links below.



Click immediately below to visit the web site of DC's Gay DanceSPORT organization
Lambda DanceSPORT DC
at
www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org

You will definitely NOT want to miss these new classes,
along with other incredible opportunities on our fall teaching schedule...

they are

 

 

 

Do you know why we have so many problems in this country today?

It's their fault..it's those GAYS!...click here and find out why...
(sorry, but with everything going on in California and New York as of late,
I just couldn't resist this... AGAIN!)

 


Visit the new
Out in Hollywood
Photo Gallery

Plus the web page depicting the activities of the
North American Same-Sex DanceSport Association
(www.NASSDA.org)

 

We want YOU!!...


...to DANCE!!...
as same-gender couples...
Out On The Dance Floor!!

 
of Terry Chasteen & Associate teachers at
the Chevy Chase Ballroom & DanceSport Center, Washington DC
and the YMCA National Capitol, Dupont Circle
plus other LGBT-friendly training opportunities in & around
Metropolitan Washington DC by means of the links below.




www.LambdaDanceSPORT.com
provides information on locations and links for single, one-time and ongoing
social dance events, classes, and venues for same-gender couples and LGBT dancers
in Metropolitan Washington DC, across the U.S. and around the globe.


"The Lambda DanceSPORT News"
Including information on upcoming LGBT dance events and classes in
Metropolitan Washington DC, across the U.S. and around the globe
www.LambdaDanceSPORTnews.com

 


www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org

"Country & Latin Night ... at Remington's on Capital Hill"

Hi, everyone,

Please promote these fundraising events to all of your friends, neighbors and family members. The more successful they are, the better will be our chances to hold fundraising events at this venue in the future.
And THANKS!

~ Terry Chasteen

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An early evening happy hour fundraising event
"Country & Latin Night ... at Remington's on Capital Hill"


When: during future upcoming Fridays

Where: Remington 's on Capitol Hill
639 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
202-462-0870
www.RemingtonsWDC.com

Donation: whatever donation each participant feels they can afford; 100% of which will go your charity of choice

 

Early evening happy hour "Country & Latin Night ... at Remington's on Capital Hill".
A fundraiser at Remington's on Capital Hill right after work to benefit the legal fees of Equality Maryland for trans-inclusive legislation. Join us for early 7pm-9pm mini-dance classes and practice in Salsa & Rueda, Cha Cha, Rumba, 2-step and other social Latin & country dances (we may even learn a segment of "Michael Jackson's Thriller" by request. This is not a watered-down "for-white-guys-who-can't-dance" version, but rather the original Michael Jackson's Thriller routine directly from the ahead-of-it's-time 1982 video. Visit www.MichaelJacksonsThriller.com), followed later in the evening by country & Latin mini-dance contests (winners chosen by audience applause, so this is the time to invite your loudest and most obnoxious friends, neighbors and family members to cheer for you!...), performances, raffles & more. Check back for details as they become available at www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org.
Mini-classes will be available for newcomers from 7-9pm on specific Fridays in Salsa & Rueda plus other Latin dances and 2-Step, followed by dancing and practice when the club opens at 9pm. Donation: $20.00 or whatever one feels they can afford to participate (100% of which goes to Equality Maryland. Consequently checks for the complete amount may be made directly to Equality Maryland). We'll also hold amateur newcomer "So You Think You Can Dance DC", "Dancing with the DC Stars" and "Dancing With The AC/DC Stars" for same-gender couples in both Latin & C/W dances during the evening; open to anyone who attends the earlier classes and wishes to participate (winners chosen by audience applause) plus lottery give-aways, door prizes and other incentives to get people to stay longer and dance, all of which which will help ensure that this is a productive event for the club and ensure future such fundraising events in the future.

So join us in the sport and art of Lambda DanceSport for same-gender couples. A sport that could well become one of the most effective forms of grass-roots gay activism available to us today. Not in the courts or at the end of a picket sign (though those are important, as well), but rather Out On The Dance Floor!! (www.pleasedancewithme.com/gmyopinion.htm#grassrootsgayactivism).

You've been watching
"America's Ballroom Challenge" on PBS,
"So you Think You Can Dance" on FOX
AND
"Dancing with the Stars" on ABC,

Metropolitan Washington DC is definitely becoming a city of
BALLROOM, LATIN, TANGO, HIP HOP & SWING DANCING...

...now is the time for YOU to
BECOME ONE OF THOSE STARS...
"Out on The Dance Floor" as same-gender couples!!..

Make plans to join Lambda DanceSPORT DC, Equality Maryland and Remington's on Capital Hill for this fun-filled, non-stop, charitable event; 100% of which will directly benefit Equality Maryland. Help to fight bigotry and discrimination, not only in Maryland but also in every other state in this country by getting "Out of our Social Closets" and Out On The Dance Floor!!

 


"Dancing with the Stars" has become THE! most watched program on National television. Join the
majority of Metropolitan washington DC in the near future on ABC Channel 7 WJLA.
Then start preparing yourself for the "Battle of the Ballroom"... It's time to
STOP WATCHING all the fun and START HAVING IT!!

 

 

Whether it's from watching

"America's Ballroom Challenge"
on PBS,


"So you Think You Can Dance"
on FOX,

or
DANCE WAR
BRUNO VS. CARRIE ANN

and
"Dancing with the Stars"
on ABC,
Dancin with the Stars graphic


America is definitely becoming a country of
BALLROOM, LATIN, TANGO, HIP HOP & SWING DANCING...

...now is the time for YOU to
"BECOME ONE OF THOSE STARS"...
"Out on The Dance Floor"!....
as same-gender couples

Isn't it time to STOP WATCHING all the fun....and START HAVING IT?!!

 

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We're not here for a long time, we're here for a GOOD TIME!
So let's get started...and DANCE!!! -- TLChasteen
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For who: For everyone of all races, religions, ages, genders, and orientations of affection. Singles, couples, same-gender couples and the seeing and hearing impaired (ASL available) are all welcome and encouraged to attend any of our classes and social dance events. No dance partner, previous dance experience or specific age specifications required. We just have a firm belief that EVERYONE should dance together! Leave the labels outside the door and get It's definitely time to STOP WATCHING all the fun....and START HAVING IT!! ...
by dancing all of the social and competitive Ballroom, Latin, C/W and Swing dances
and more, as same-gender couples Out On The Dance Floor!!

This web page maintained by:


Terry Chasteen's
International DanceSPORT & Entertainment
Offering the most professional and authentic entertainment available in Metropolitan Washington DC as well as flexible, easy & fun instruction in every style of social dance from around the globe that ANYONE can afford.
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com
TerryChasteen@InternationalDanceSPORT.com
TerryChasteen@yahoo.com
202-462-0870

www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com (www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com)
(the home page of Terry Chasteen's International DanceSPORT & Entertainment)
www.DanceSportOfAmerica.com
(The DanceSport Of America web site, including contact information for independent DanceSport studios and private contractor teachers across the US)
www.TangoDanceSPORT.com
(The PleaseDanceWithMe.com web page of Argentine Tango classes and social dance events) www.DanceAtYourWeddingWorkshops.com
(The web page and schedule of Terry Chasteen's Dance-at-Your-Wedding Workshops)
www. Red Hot Ballroom.net (www.TheDancingKidsNetwork.com) (www.DancingYouthFoundation.com)
(Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing for the kids that ANYONE can afford)
www.MichaelJackonsThriller.com
((The web site for learning the "authentic" Michael Jackson's Thriller dance routine...which does not include the multitude of counterfiet variations out there)
www.Learn-to-Dance-athon.org
(The web site of the "AIDS and Cancer Learn-To-Dance-Athon")
www.DancingWithTheDCStars.info
(The future web site of Dancing with the DC Stars mini-dance competions of Washington DC)
 www,DCDanceWars.com
www.DCDanceSportNews.com
(The web page of the DC DanceSport News)
 (www.OutOnTheDanceFloor.net)
The web site for the annual "Out on The Dance Floor Charity Ball" plus monthly "So You Think You Can Dance DC" and "Dancing with the DC Stars" mini-dance competitions (plus "Dancing With The AC/DC Stars" mini-competitions for same-gender couples...any orientation, but competing partners must be of the same gender...a riot for EVERYONE attending, whether dancing or spectating...)...in all styles and open to anyone ..... so join us "Out on The Dance Floor".

www.LambdaDanceSPORT.org
(The home page of Lambda DanceSPORT International, supporting the art and sport of partnership dancing in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, C/W and more for LGBT dancers and same-gender couples across the US and around the globe)
 www.GayDanceSPORT.com
(Promoting Gay DanceSport through information and web links on DanceSport training, venues and activities for LGBT dancers and same-gender couples across the US and around the globe)
www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org (www.DancingWithTheACDCStars.com)
(The web site of Lambda DanceSPORT DC, including training and promotion of DanceSport for LGBT dancers and same-gender couples in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area - an affiliate member of the DC Council of Sports, Team DC)
www.BrokebackMountain.us
(The web site of the Brokeback Mountain Photo Gallery and tribute to Heath Ledger)
www.LambdaDanceSportNews.com
(The web site of the Lambda DanceSPORT News, providing information on LGBT DanceSport accross the US and around the globe)

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Terry Chasteen's
International DanceSPORT & Entertainment
We take pride in offering you the absolute “BEST” in social dance training in literally all of the social dance styles and by
some of the most experienced, highly trained and professional associate teachers in each of their areas of expertise in
the Washington Metropolitan area. As well we offer the most professional, flexible, fun-filled and affordable arrangements
for classes, private coaching and Saturday and Sunday Dance-&-Learn practice and social dance events available
throughout Metropolitan Washington DC.... and your first class is FREE! with a "First-Class-is-Free Pass"
(www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com, www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com, www.TerryChasteen.com,
www.DanceSportOfAmerica.com)


Isn't it time for all of us to STOP WATCHING all the fun....and START HAVING IT?!!


Give a gift certificate of Ballroom, Latin & Swing dance...
for a gift that will last a lifetime...
and one that gives again and again, every time the music starts to play...

Purchase a Holiday, Valentine's Day, Wedding, Birthday, Graduation, Anniversary, Mother's Day or any other
special occasion dance gift certificate online. We'll email it directly to you or to your loved one.
Click here
or contact TerryChasteen@yahoo.com, 202-462-0870

 

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"So, whatever you want to do, just do it....Making a damn fool of yourself is
absolutely essential." -- Gloria Steinem
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"When the music's playing, I hope you're dancing; I hope you crank up the
volume, kick off your shoes, and have the time of your life!" -- Oprah Winfrey
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We're not here for a long time, we're here for a GOOD TIME!
So let's get started...and DANCE!!! -- TLChasteen
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Do you know why we have so many problems in this country today?

It's their fault..it's those GAYS!...click here and find out why...
(sorry, but with everything going on in California as of late, I just couldn't resist this... AGAIN!)




plus you cannot miss these two classics from JimmyKimmel Live...

Sarah Silverman "I'm F*cking Matt Damon" on Jimmy Kimmel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnVJZkDuVBM
Sarah Silverman sings "I'm F*cking Matt Damon" on Jimmy Kimmel Live 1-31-08

on the bed
on the floor
on a towel by the door
in a tub
in the car
up against the mini bar

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Jimmy Kimmel is F@cking Ben Affleck Response to Matt & Sarah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIQrBouWRiE
Star studded video w/ Ben Affleck and Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford, Cameron Diaz, Joan Jett, Macy Gray, Robin Williams, Don Cheadle, Pete Wentz, Perry Farrell, Benji and Joel Madden, Lance Bass, Huey Lewis, Josh Groban, McLovin, Christina Applegate, Rebecca Romijn, and Dominic Monaghan, and Meatloaf and probably a few more.

Thanks Jimmy, you and Sarah and Matt and Ben rock!

Honors for This Video:
#1 - Most Discussed (Today)
#1 - Most Discussed (Today) - Comedy
#1 - Most Viewed (Today)
#1 - Most Viewed (Today) - Comedy
#2 - Most Viewed (This Week)
#1 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Comedy
#1 - Top Favorites (Today)
#1 - Top Favorites (Today) - Comedy
#1 - Top Rated (Today)
#1 - Top Rated (Today) - Comedy
#1 - Top Rated (This Week)
#1 - Top Rated (This Week) – Comedy
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Attend monthly Chevy Chase Ballroom in DC
"Dance-&-Learn Parties" from 7-11:30pm
click on graphic to reach the Dance-&-Learn Party page.
(Earlier morning, afternoon & evening classes are available beforehand)

Join us Out On The Dance Floor!! to learn and perfect what could become one of the most effective forms of grass roots gay activism available to us today.

Lambda DanceSPORT DC
Visit www.LambdaDanceSportNews.com, www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org or www.GayDanceSPORT.com for details on the above as well as information about social and competitive DanceSport for same-gender couples across the US and around the globe.



plus join us for the weekly "Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Ballroom & Swing,
Argentine Tango and Brazilian Samba Social"
the weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Argentine Tango, Brazilian Samba and Ballroom & Swing Social Party graphic
from 7-11:30pm with Sunday classes from 2pm-7:15pm followed by dancing

Click here for your
"First-Class-Is-Free Pass" or Gift Certificate


(Email: TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com)
Take the scenic route and scroll down or
click here for the menu to the varied topics of this web site





Send us information on your LGBT social DanceSPORT events and links for posting on our world-wide calendar.
To print Lambda DanceSPORT informational fliers to send to friends,
 click here

July 4th ...WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE...FOR ALL?...


LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL...THAT MEANS FOR "EVERYONE"...NOT JUST FOR A SELECT FEW DESIGNATED BY A SELECT FEW. THE TIME IS LONG OVER DUE TO SEND "DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL" AND EVERY SIMILAR FORM OF BIGOTRY AND DISCRIMINATION BEING PROMOTED IN THE NAME OF THE BIBLE AND OUR LOVING GOD, DOWN THE SAME PATH AS SLAVERY, SEPARATE DRINKING FOUNTAINS & REST ROOMS, RIDING IN THE BACK OF THE BUS AND MANY OTHER BIGOTED, CONDESCENDING PRACTICES THAT HAVE BLEMISHED THIS COUNTRY'S HISTORY FROM THE ONSET. ALL OF WHICH, BY THE WAY WERE SUPPOSEDLY JUSTIFIED BY THE BIBLE AND IN THE NAME OF OUR LOVING GOD. YES THIS IS A GREAT COUNTRY THAT WE LIVE IN, BUT YES WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO TO MAKE IT EQUAL AND FAIR FOR EVERYONE OF US WHO CONTRIBUTE TO IT'S GREATNESS.....
....BUT THEN THAT IS JUST MY LGBT OPINION...

Thanks to all who joined Terry Chasteen's International DanceSPORT & Entertainment Co., Danielle Areco of "Brazilian Latin Events" (Art In Motion Entertainment) and "Friends of the National Zoo during an unforgetable fund raiser during the National Zoo's Brazilian

on Saturday, February 17th, 2007, including mini-classes in Brazilian Samba and other Brazilian and Latin dances, general dancing (in both the Brazilian dances plus other popular Latin dance styles, including assistance and mini-classes by request for newcomers), a live band, Brazilian light fare, handcrafted beer, caipirinhas (the national drink of Brazil), a Samba dance performance by Danielle and "Brazilian Latin Events", a silent auction, animal demonstrations and more.

This was an incredibly succesful event which has now been christened an annual fund raiser event.
Plan to join us again next year during Carnavl in February. We guarantee more fun and
excitement than you'll be able to STAND!
Click here
for a printable flier to send to your friends

We are proud to announce that all proceeds from this went to support the
Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation program,
helping to save this endangered species in its native habitat in Rio de Janeiro....
e

also visit
www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org
The web site for DanceSport Team DC's LGBT dancers in the Baltimore/Washington DC Metropolitan area who wish to train socially or competitively in any one or all of the different DanceSPORT styles of Ballroom, Country/Western, Latin, Salsa & Casino Rueda, Argentine Tango, Disco/Hustle, Swing and more; and who may also plan to attend
World Outgames II Copenhagen, 2009,
and/or the
Gay Games VIII Cologne, 2010
either as competitors or as spectators & participants in the extraordinary week-long social dance events.

Our continued gratitude goes out to Equality DancE of the Netherlands,

the true MASTERS of LGBT Ballroom & Latin Dancing world-wide (and the organizers of the historic very first Ballroom & Latin competition for same-gender couples during Gay Games Amsterdam, '98) for their continued permission for Lambda DanceSPORT to use their incredible collection of dance photographs of Same-gender couples throughout this web site.

You've been WATCHING
"Dancing with the Stars"....


Congratulations to 4-time Super Bowl Champion and once MVP Emmitt Smith who along with
partner Cheryl Burke is now also the latest "Dancing with the Stars" champion for November, 2006.


...now it's time for each one of "US" to also
become ome of those stars as same-gender couples
Out On The Dance Floor!!

STOP WATCHING everyone else have all the fun....and START HAVING IT!!

Welcome from
Terry Chasteen's
International DanceSPORT & Entertainment
(www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com, www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com)


Give your friends and loved ones a
"First-Class-Is-Free Gift Certificate".
Visit our Gift Certificate page....
(offering flexible classes and training opportunities in literally all of the
social dances from around the globe 7 days a week that literally ANYONE can afford)

You may also purchase a gift certificate below for any combination of
classes, private coaching and Saturday and/or Sunday evening dance party events online.

Give a gift certificate of Dance in Ballroom, Latin, Country/western, Tango Swing & more...for a gift that will last a lifetime... and one that gives again and again, every time the music starts to play...

You may purchase a Holiday, Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, Mother's Day,
Graduation or any other special occasion dance gift certificate online.
We'll email it directly to you or to your loved one.
Contact: TerryChasteen@hotmail.com, 202-462-0870 or
Click here for Pay Pal

World OutGames II Copenhagen, 2009 and
Gay Games VIII Cologne, 2010
Start making plans now to join us in the Sport of Gay Dancing for male and female couples during one or both of the upcoming Gay Games VIII Cologne, 2010 or World OutGames II Copenhagen, 2009, whether as a competitor or spectator. You have plenty of time to start preparing now for both of these incredible events instead of watching everyone else have all the fun. Count on having an unbelievable dance experience with performers and social dancers of all levels from across the United States and around the world. And remember that many of those attending and/or competing as in the past will be
BEGINNERS!

You've been WATCHING "Dancing with the Stars"...now it's time for YOU to "BE ONE"!!!

Start preparing today for the
"BATTLE OF THE BALLROOM"
during World OutGames II Copenhagen, 2009 and Gay Games VIII Cologne, 2010.
(Contact TerryChasteen@hotmail.com for any additional information on
DanceSport classes and events for same-gender couples)

...2006 OSCAR RESULTS!!!

4 Brokeback Mountain Golden Globe Awards - Best Motion Picture Drama!
8 Oscar nominations and 3 Oscar wins including best director!

(Visit the Brokeback Mountain Photo Gallery)



Plus Felicity Huffman 'Best Actress' Golden Globe for "Transamerica"
and Philip Seymour Hoffman 'Best Actor' as gay author Truman Capote in "Capote"


"I know as actors our job is usually to shed our skins,
but I think as people our job is to become who we really are,
and so I would like to salute the men and women who brave ostracism, alienation and
a life lived on the margins to become who they really are," Felicity Huffman

 

*The U. S. Declaration of Independence
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men (and women) are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Persuit of Happiness....(now all we have to do is to actually live up to our Declaration of Independence...for EVERY citizen in the United States..., which should include the right for "everyone" to marry, raise children, live happily in a non-discriminating, protected environment and to DANCE together!! as same-gender couples...and we do love "DANCING TOGETHER" as same-gender couples !!!....).

Please Dance with "All of Us" in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgndered dance community...








U.S. Champion International Latin Male Couple, Jorge Guzman & Russell Halley, NY, NY




....We promise that your Dancing (and your social life........)

...will Never be The Same!

 

Click Here
For a list of musical selections along with the
varied dance styles associated with them,

And if you have some musical favorites that aren't included,
send them to TerryChasteen@yahoo.com.
We'll post them for everyone to enjoy.

 

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A book selection that EVERYONE should read with "No Excuses".

Faced with impossible challenges, Kyle Maynard lives life with no excuses. He was born a congenital amputee, his arms ending at his elbows and his legs at his knees. But that didn't stop him from becoming a champion, on the wrestling mat and in his life. "No Excuses" is the inspiring story of Kyle Maynard's battle against the odds. With help from the family who supported him, the coach who trained him and the faith that strengthened him to face the toughest fights, Kyle faced the seemingly impossible challenge to live a normal life—and won a phenomenal victory in the process. (So please don't come to class telling me what you "can't" do...I want to hear everyone repeating over and over again what they CAN do!...)

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An ongoing fund-raising opportunity for your chosen organization
to benefit your Team DC Sports club or any non-profit or organization of choice...

Join us for our fun-filled monthly Saturday evening
Dance-&-Learn Parties

(You'll learn the basics of more dances in one night than you ever thought possible!...)

and Sunday Salsa, Argentine Tango & Casino Rueda Social dance events with classes during the
the weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Argentine Tango, Brazilian Samba and Ballroom & Swing Social Party graphic
EVERY SUNDAY!
Bring a copy of this notice to receive a $2.00 discount off of your admission.
Also, bring an email or web notice of this and future Dance-&-Learn Parties and Sunday Salsa & Rueda Social dance events sent from this site or your chosen organization, association or non-profit and receive $2.00 off of the $12.00 admission. PLUS!....for posting the event, that association will also receive 30% of the proceeds of everyone who brings a copy of their mailing or web notice.

Organization members themselves need not be personally present to benefit. Just send the notice to anyone on your email list and be sure that the name and address of your organization is included for payment. That association will benefit from anyone who attends. This is an easy, educational and fun-filled way to bring in funds to your favorite sports club, organization or non-profit.

Invite your friends and family and join us
"Out on the Dance Floor!!"
and benefit your favorite organization or non-profit at the same time...


And Fear Not!!
No previous dance experience or partner is required....

"You'll learn more dances in one night than you ever thought possible"
(the seeing and hearing impaired as well as wheel chair dancers
are welcome and encouraged)


(Lambda DanceSPORT DC Fridays has been discontinued for now in
place of Saturday & Sunday events)

“Lambda DanceSPORT DC”
training and practice is now available on Saturdays & Sundays for social dancing or those interested in training for and attending World OutGames Copenhagen, 2009 and Gay Games Cologne, 2010 either as competitors OR as attending spectators.

No previous dance experience is necessary, so please don’t hesitate. Most of those competing will be in the beginner levels and will not be competing against the more advanced dancers. The objective is to encourage participation, regardless of your level and wheter or not you intend to compete. Either way, you'll want to prepare ahead of time for dancing with the hundreds of Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Country/Western dancers during the many social balls and events associated with these major LGBT dance phe·nom·e·na.
Fund-raising dance events will be organized over the next year to help cover expenses for those who participate (both as competitors and spectators) and may also include joint fund-raisers with the "DC Council of Sport's" (Team DC), as well as joint events with other individual teams that will be attending these two unprecedented North American sports events.


Join us
for Lambda DanceSPORT DC training & practice on Saturday mornings
and Sunday afternoons at the Chevy Chase Ballroom

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Click here
to print a "Dance-&-Learn Party" flyer
(this flyer contains a lot of graphics, so it may download slowly)

Click here
to print a "Lambda DanceSPORT DC" flyer to send to your
friends who may be interested in dancing
(this flyer contains a lot of photos, so it may download slowly)

Click here
to print a page of "DanceSport Team DC" pocket flyers
to give to friends who may be interested in dancing

For additional information on this and other LGBT dance events, visit www.GayDanceSPORT.com or www.LambdaDanceSPORT.org or contact Ralph Bradley at EarlyRide@msn.com or TerryChasteen@hotmail.com


2:00pm - Ballroom, 3:00pm Country Two Step & Swing or Brazilian Samba, 4:00pm Salsa, 5:00pm Brazilian Samba, Salsa Rueda & Cha Cha and 7:00pm Argentine Tango,

 


The International Association of
Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs


December 27th, 2007 - January 1st, 2007 - The 20th annual Yuletide Ball Championships
and the Yuletide Ball New Year's Eve Gala
at The JW Marriott Hotel, 14th and Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC.


Prepare now for Gay Games Copenhagen, 2010 and the 2nd World OutGames Cologne, 2009, whether as a spectator or a competitor. Over 70% of those competing will be BEGINNERS, so don't let your lack of experience deter you. These two major events in all 3 dance styles of Ballroom, Latin and Country/Western are destined to two of the most exciting and all-inclusive dance events for same-gender couples that you'll ever experience.

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Gay DanceSPORT early Saturday afternoons at Chevy Chase Ballroom

New and more advanced LGBT Ballroom, Salsa, Latin & Swing classes in DC on Saturday mornings and early afternoons.

Terry Chasteen's complete Washington DC dance class schedule


Private coaching

You may click on Tina for the complete dance class schedule page
Simply the BEST!!!

Terry Chasteen's
dance class schedule


 

Click here for Terry's complete monthly dance class schedule at

Chevy Chase Ballroom graphic and schedule link

and
The YMCA National Capitol

Once again it's almost time to witness in person the
DanceSport competition events during the 2006
Yuletide Ball Championships

 over New Year's weekend...
...followed by

The Yuletide Ball New Year's Eve Gala

 

Give a gift of dance...for a gift that will last a lifetime...
and one that gives again and again, every time the music starts to play...
Purchase a Wedding or other special occasion dance gift certificate online.
We'll email it directly to you or to your loved one.
Click here

Thank you for visiting the
LambdaDanceSPORT.org / GayDanceSPORT.com
web site

GayDanceSPORT.com offers detailed information for learning all of the different social dance styles from around the globe, including dance class schedules, private dance instruction , gift certificates, birthday party and special event opportunities, monthly "Dance-at-Your-Wedding Workshops" and "Dance-&-Learn Parties", and weekly "Sunday Salsa & Rueda Social Parties and classes", and "Red Hot Ballroom" classes for middle-schoolers. All of the above include both training and dancing opportunities in the social and competitive Ballroom, Salsa, Latin, Swing, Disco/Hustle, Salsa Rueda, Brazilian Samba, Tango and Country/Western dance styles available today (not to mention the ongoing opportunity to learn a new segment of "Michael Jackson "Thriller" dance routine by request...just ask...we are ALWAYS eager to teach another segment of "Michael Jackson's Thriller"). You may also view the latest "Lambda DanceSPORT News" of upcoming dance events and information as well as information on the upcoming and local "Yuletide Ball DanceSport Championships" and the "Yuletide Ball New Year's Eve Gala" over the new Year's weekend. The above classes and dance events are available for both singles and couples, same-gender couples and the seeing and hearing impaired (providing me with a great chance to practice our ASL...).

Please click on any of the following graphics to enter the site and receive additional information on that topic (but only do so if you intend to add a lot more fun to your life...). Then use the menu at the top of each page to navigate throughout the site.

Contact:
TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com
or Phone:
202-462-0870
with any questions regarding this web site

 

Visit the home pages of


Lambda DanceSport International
 Lambda DanceSPORT International is dedicated to the promotion of partnership dancing of all styles for same-gender couples in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trandgendered community around the globe. Our objectives are numerous but the first is a very selfish one...we "love to dance"...and we want to encourage more people in the LGBT community to dance with us....

and
Lambda DanceSPORT DC
at
www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org,

 

Also look forward to joining us during the annual 1st Sat in June
"Out on The Dance Floor Charity Ball"
at
www.OUTonTheDanceFloor.net

You may also visit the web site of
Terry Chasteen's
International DanceSPORT and Entertainment
at
www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com
www.InternationalDanceSPORT.com
www.TerryChasteen.com


 
on !!


On the 4th & last last Saturdays of each month


The weekly

the weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Argentine Tango, Brazilian Samba and Ballroom & Swing Social Party graphic
Including beginner & Intermediate Salsa classes plus dancing with Terry & Abdul Al-Ali
Usually on the 4th and/or 5th Saturdays of the month (but not always)

Including beginner & Intermediate classes plus dancing with Terry Chasteen & Company

Are you thinking about purchasing music, videos or gift certificates?...

If so, click on the above graphic....(and then please...go put on some clothes...).

 
Invite your non-dancing friends and everyone receives a 50% discount.

Including Gay Games® and Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Two Step classes, followed by dancing & practice with Terry Chasteen & Company



World OutGames, Montreal, 2006


Gay DanceSPORT
Saturday Mornings
& early afternoons, including Salsa, Latin, Ballroom & Swing at the Chevy Chase Ballroom.

Saturday morning and afternoon plus early Sunday afternoon and evening Lambda DanceSport DC dance classes, training and practice time is available for training training and/or practice, whether for competition or social dancing.




December 27, 2007 to January 1, 2008
The 18th annual Yuletide Ball Championships and the Yuletide Ball New Year's Eve Gala
At The JW Marriott Hotel, 14th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW. Washington, DC.
Visit www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com/YuletideBall.htm

"Out and About in Washington DC"
links to valuable information about our Nation's Capitol, including sight-seeing,
entertainment, museums, transportation, media, sports, schools, hotels, etc.
Click here for details

My major motion picture gig dancing to Nelly's "Hot In Here" with
Chris Rock & Bernie Mack in "Head Of State"...

"It's Getting Hot in Here...
so take off all your clothes"...



I am gettinnng so Hot;
I'm gonna' take my clothes off...



You can see the Chevy Chase Ballroom's WASP'y and "More Sophisticated" (they really meant "Older", but Central Casting used the words "More Sophisticated" to describe the band of baby-boomers that they were looking for. A description much more "Politically Correct" than seeking "Older" Ballroom dancers) Black-tie fund-raiser type Hip Hop dancers in the movie trailer for "Head Of State" by visiting
www.Mooviees.com, www.imbd.com, www.Movies.Yahoo.com,
www.DreamWorks.com/headofstate/,


Also, watch it on HBO and Pay TV...
And you might as well buy a copy of the DVD while you're
at it for both yourself and everyone on your birthday, wedding, anniversary and holiday gift lists ...
(... especially since we're still getting residuals for HBO, Pay TV & DVD sales!! .....
in which case, we'll get EVEN MORE!!!)

 

(...click on the photos below to visit the "Head Of State" photo gallery...)

The DVD and video are out and available anywhere...(You can also order it online at www.DreamWorks.com/HeadOfState/ and www.Amazon.com). We're the WASP'y and "more sophisticated" black-tie fund-raiser types who go Hip Hop as the first black Presidential candidate Chris Rock bribed the DJ to leave and then played Nelly's "Hot In Here" for everyone to dance to.

In case you missed seeing those HOT!! Hip Hop moves on the movie trailer, which hit every movie screen and TV channel in the country through February, March and early April of 2003, you can find some of what you'll be learning by clicking on the "Head Of State" trailer site at www.Movies.Yahoo.com, www.Mooviees,com, and my own personal "Head Of State" profile at www.IMBD.com, where any movie trailer ever made is accessible and available "ad infinitum".

View the movie trailer (including most of our Chevy Chase Ballroom WASP'y and
"more sophisticated" black-tie fund-raiser type Hip Hop dancers) and/or purchase your copy
of the "Head Of State" DVD at www.DreamWorks.com/HeadOfState/ and www.Amazon.com.
You may also find the trailer, along with the trailers of every movie ever made at www.Movies.Yahoo.com, www.Mooviees,com, and www.IMBD.com.

(plus all of our Hip Hop dancers are still getting residuals!!....
...so watch it on HBO, pay TV and when it comes out on national TV..... and while you're at it,
buy all of your friends and loved ones DVD's for special events such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries,
and during the holidays! ..... and we'll get even MORE!!!)

 

Friday evening
 

Dance class schedules


Your first class is FREE!
Click here to print Terry's "1st Class is FREE" pass.

("We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance" ~Japanese proverb)

....YES!!

"Mad Hot Ballroom" is a charming and delightful "feel-good" movie that you'll definitely want to see whether you're straight or gay, married or single and with or without kids. This movie will have you both crying and laughing out of control at the same time!

 

And by the way...for those who DARE... "The Thriller" is coming....

And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver...
For no mere mortal can resist
The Evil of...
The "Thriller"…

Have you always wanted to learn that incredible dance routine since the first time you ever saw it?
Well your chance has arrived..(but only if you dare...and you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK...).

 

Included in this web site are lists of both ongoing and single one-time partnership dance events for same-gender couples which are not only local to Metropolitan Washington DC, but also throughout the U.S. and around the world. Click on the numbered links 11, 12 and 13 below for those schedules. If you know of any events that should be included, either in the U.S. or abroad, whether single, one-time or ongoing dance events, feel free to send them to TerryChasteen@yahoo.com for posting on the www.GayDanceSport.com USA and world-wide calendar.

Also, if you might know of someone who may have a dance event for same-gender couples to post on www.LambdaDanceSPORT.org, click here to print & send a one-page flyer to them or if you would like to print a "Lambda DanceSPORT DC" pocket flyer to give to anyone potentially interested in "Lambda DanceSport DC".

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Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but rather by the places and moments that take your breath away... (....Like when you're dancing 150 mile-an-hour Jive, Salsa, Viennese Waltz or Two Step!!!...Now THAT'LL take your breath away!!)

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Please click on the following 26 numbered links below
to obtain the specified information from this web site...

Email: TerryChasteen@hotmail.com, Phone: 202-462-0870

1. *Special Announcements, Events & Cancellations*

Make plans to join us

EVERY SUNDAY!

for

the Sunday
Salsa, Argentine Tango and Rueda Social dance parties & classes

Click here for details

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An ongoing fund-raising opportunity for your chosen organization
to benefit your Team DC Sports club or any non-profit or organization of choice...

Join us for our fun-filled
Dance-&-Learn Parties

(You'll learn the basics of more dances in one night than you ever thought possible!...)

and Sunday Salsa & Rueda Social dance events with classes
EVERY SUNDAY!

Bring a copy of this notice to receive a $2.00 discount off of your admission.
Also, bring an email or web notice of this and future Dance-&-Learn Parties and Sunday Salsa & Rueda Social dance events sent from this site or your chosen organization, association or non-profit and receive $2.00 off of the $12.00 admission. PLUS!....for posting the event, that association will also receive 30% of the proceeds of everyone who brings a copy of their mailing or web notice.

Organization members themselves need not be personally present to benefit. Just send the notice to anyone on your email list and be sure that the name and address of your organization is included for payment. That association will benefit from anyone who attends. This is an easy, educational and fun-filled way to bring in funds to your favorite sports club, organization or non-profit.

Invite your friends and family and join us
"Out on the Dance Floor!!"
and benefit your favorite organization or non-profit at the same time...


And Fear Not!!
No previous dance experience or partner is required....

"You'll learn more dances in one night than you ever thought possible"
(the seeing and hearing impaired as well as wheel chair dancers
are welcome and encouraged)



Contact TerryChasteen@PleaseDanceWithMe.com or Phone: 202-462-0870
with any questions about this web site.



2. *Gift certificates*
Give the gift of dance...a gift that will last a lifetime...
and one that gives again and again, every time the music starts to play...

Click here to print and send a free gift certificate to friends and relatives who are
first-time students to Terry's classes at the Chevy Chase Ballroom.


Dance class schedules

Your first class is FREE!
Click here to print Terry's "1st Class is FREE" pass.


3. Terry's complete dance class schedule
including times, locations and directions

Click here for a one-page flyer of
Terry's complete dance class schedule

 

4.
On the last Saturday of each month at 11:15pm
at the Chevy Chase Ballroom

5.
Join us for the weekly

during the

the weekly Sunday Salsa & Rueda, Argentine Tango, Brazilian Samba and Ballroom & Swing Social Party graphic
including classes plus dancing every Sunday evenin
(these are not strictly LGBT dance events, but rather
mixed straight and gay events, which is where we should all be
spending more of our time dancing...
"Out" in the real world...
as opposed to remaining closeted in our
"gay and lesbian only" social events)

The
"Sunday Salsa & Latin Socials"
are for both beginners and
for those who are ready to set the dance floor
on!!!

Click here to download a
 2-for-the-price-of-1 pass
when one of those is attending for their first time.

6. Join us usually on the 2nd Saturday of the month
as

presents monthly


co-hosted by Terry Chasteen & the very talented Chevy Chase Ballroom teaching staff.

including 2 levels of mini-classes, plus dancing...
please plan to join us every 2nd and 5th Saturday of the month for a fun-filled evening of practice and dancing for all levels. Several teachers will be available each week for your assistance.

(Each event includes beginner "&" intermediate classes in both social and "Gay Games® dances" plus general dancing. All levels, especially beginners, are welcome and encouraged and no previous dance experience or dance partner are needed)

(Click here to download a 2-for-the-price-of-1 pass when one of those is attending for their first time)

7. Dancing for the kids

On Saturday mornings & soon on on Monday & Wednesday afternoons...
8. Private dance coaching


9. Dancing with Chris Rock in the movie, "Head of State"

Visit the new "Head Of State" Photo Gallery including all of the DC locals who were in the movie.

10. Planning a Birthday, Anniversary or other Special Celebration?

11. Dancing for the sight & hearing impaired

12. Wheelchair Dancing
Wheelchair dancing is being offered during Gay Games® and the World OUTgames for both same-gender couples and mixed gender couples. All competitors are welcome and encouraged to participate. As in all of these events, competitors need not be gay or lesbian to compete, but must simply satisfy the gender requirementsas as a couple for the same-gender or mixed-gender category in which they're competing.



(Lambda DanceSPORT DC Fridays has been discontinued for now in
place of Saturday & Sunday events)

and for
 13. "Lambda DanceSPORT DC Saturdays & Sundays"
including social and competitive Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Two Step classes and social dancing & practice from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
(Then it's off to Remington's to put it all to use.
No previous dance experience or partner necessary).

(Click here to download a 2-for-the-price-of-1 pass when one of those is attending for their first time)

("Gay Games® is a registered trademark of the Federation of Gay Games")


14. Ongoing places to dance in America
which include LGBT partnership dancing for same-gender couples (organized by state).

15. Single one-time upcoming dance events in the US
which include LGBT partnership dancing for same-gender couples (organized by state).


16. Both single/one-time and ongoing dance venues and events outside of the USA which include LGBT partnership dancing for same-gender couples (organized by country).


17.
An organization dedicated to the promotion of partnership dancing of all styles for same-gender couples in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community around the globe.

18. The First-of-it's kind in America, the 2004
"California DanceSport Championships for same-gender couples"
in Oakland, California.

If you missed it in March, 2004, you "REALLY MISSED IT"!! But not to worry...another is in the making to take place this year...details inside as they become available)





19. International Ballroom & Latin, Country/Western and Swing Competitions and Dancing during
"Gay Games®"
from -

(Note