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ONGOING LOCATIONS WITHIN THE UNITED
STATES WHICH OFFER PARTNERSHIP DANCING FOR SAME-GENDER COUPLES OR INCLUDE
SAME-GENDER COUPLES' DANCING IN THEIR PERFORMANCES...
We believe that the best way to promote couples'
dancing in the LGBT community is to inform as many as possible of when
and where events are being held. That is why the following list of venues
and calandar of LGBT dance events across the United States and around
the world is being made available.
A. REGULAR
AND ONGOING PARTNERSHIP DANCE EVENTS FOR SAME-GENDER COUPLES IN AMERICA,
ORGANIZED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, BY STATE:
Also, click here
for single one-time partnership dance events for same-gender couples
within the U. S. and outside of
the U. S.
Please send information about
any single, one-time or ongoing partnership dance events for same-gender
couples to TerryChasteen@hotmail.com for posting, regardless of how small
they might be. As well, send any updates as they become available. Though
we would love to be able to go through all of the web sites to compile
the information, such a monumental task would be next to impossible....and
THANKS!
1. Arizona:
2. California:
3. Colorado:
4. Florida:
5. Georgia:
6 . Illinois:
7. Indiana
8. Maryland:
9. Michigan:
10. New York:
New York City's 5-Boro Dance Challenge in all dance styles
from August 23 - 24, 2008.
11. Ohio:
12. Pennsylvania:
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Attend the Philadelphia Liberty Dance Challenge...
 ...OR
ELSE!!
The annual Philadelphia Liberty Dance Challenge
a dance exhibition in all dance styles for same-gender couples
13. Tennessee
14. Texas:
15. Virginia
16. Washington DC:
D. December 28th, 2007
through 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
ARIZONA:
 
1. Charlie's of Phoenix, 727 W. Camelback - Phoenix
(This event is open
to and welcomes everyone)
The southwest's favorite Country & Western Gay Bar! This is our 20th
year of dishin' out the best C&W music, dancing and fun in the valley
of the sun! Can't Dance? A hot cowboy will come up to you and ask you
to boot-scoot and then what will you do? Visit www.CharliesPhoenix.com
Tuesdays: Two step with Tony @ 8 pm
Thursdays: Line dance with David @ 8 pm
Saturdays: Line dance with Frank @ 7:30 pm http://charliesphoenix.com/home.htm
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COLORADO:
2 . Charlie's of Denver (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Dance with Lance every Monday
Wednesday from 8:00 PM Until 9:00 PM. Learn the Two step, waltz. cha,cha
and line dances. Visit www.CharliesOnLine.com.
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CALIFORNIA:
 
eventually including Tango, Swing C/W & more...
1. Burbank, California: Shall We Dance? LA - Weekly
dance classes for lGBT dancers and same gender couples (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone). Mondays
- Burbank Board of Realtors, 2006 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank. Visit www.shallwedancela.com
for details or contact us at DanceShlWe@aol.com.
7:00pm ~ 8:30pm: Level Two
8:45pm ~ 10:15pm: Level One
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eventually including Tango, Swing C/W & more...
2 . Hollywood, California: Shall We Dance? LA -
Weekly dance classes for lGBT dancers and same gender couples (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone). Thursdays
- Hollywood Dance Center, 817 N. Highland, Hollywood. Visit www.shallwedancela.com
for details or contact us at DanceShlWe@aol.com.
7:00pm ~ 8:30pm: Level 1
8:45pm ~ 10:15pm: Level 2
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eventually including Tango, Swing C/W & more...
3 . Laguna Beach, California: Shall We Dance? LA
- Weekly dance classes for lGBT dancers and same gender couples
(This event
is open to and welcomes everyone). Tuesdays - Neighborhood
Congregational Church
340 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach. Visit www.shallwedancela.com
for details or contact us at DanceShlWe@aol.com.
7:00pm ~ 8:30pm: Level 2
8:45 pm ~ 10:15pm: Level 1
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4. Sacramento, California: The
Sacramento DanceSport Project at Faces and Club 21 (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
The Sacramento DanceSport Project is a dance club for same-gender couples
offering first class instruction in Latin, Standard Ballroom, and West
Coast Swing. We have over 70 students in our Sacramento dance classes
and about 25 students who perform regularly in our shows. We specialize
in the international styles of Ballroom dancing because almost all the
large same-sex events around the world are such - including the Gay Games.
Also, it looks like California DanceSport Championships are going to be
a regular event and the largest showing was in International. We are very
excited to be a part of the dance community developing in Northern California.
For more information, visit www.sacdancesport.com.
Email: SacdanceSport@aol.com. Also Visit www.faces.net
or www.club21sac.com.
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5 . San Francisco, California: Queer Jitterbugs'
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS EVERY
WEDNESDAY:
(This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Swing & Ballroom Progressive classes continue every Wednesday. 7:00
pm is Level 1 beginning Lindy Hop basics; 8:00 pm is Basic Ballroom Class.
9pm is Level 2 Lindy Hop. No partner needed, drop in for $13, or get a
Queer Swing Pass to save money. At LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market
St., San Francisco. All ages welcome! Info: 415-305-8242 or see the Queer
Jitterbugs website www.QueerJitterbugs.com.
6. San Francisco, California: Queer
Jitterbugs' CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
EVERY FRIDAY: (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone) At the
QUEER BALLROOM STUDIOS-151 Potrero tween 14th & 15th (in Live
Arts Gallery) - Friday, March 18-Queer Jitterbugs Club!
7pm Balboa lesson; Learn Willy's basic that can be done slow!
8pm Jitterbug lesson; Learn or review basic E/C swing with fun moves!
9pm to 10:00pm dancing! (We will start the new series in April)
Donations: $10 all ages for workshops or parties! Free if under 21! Free
to volunteers; email me how to join!
Thank you, Burnie, Queer Jitterbugs & Queer Ballroom Founder, 415-305-8242.
Visit www.queerjitterbugs.com
or www.queerballroom.com.
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7 . San Francisco, California: The
Sun Dance Saloon (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone) -
open EVERY SUNDAY for country-western dance lessons from 6:00 - 7:30 pm,
followed by open country-western dancing until 11:00 pm. Sundance Saloon
is located at 550 Barneveld Ave., in San Francisco. See the calendar for
more information about our dance lessons, instructors and DJ's schedules.
Admission is $5 (21 and over with ID). Visit www.SunDanceSaloon.org
for details.
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8. San Francisco, California: Studio
J and
QueerSwing.com (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone) Join
us for Collegiate Shag and Lindy Hop at Studio J on Tuesdays. Classes
are taught by SwingOUT! founder Kristin Long and Studio J founder Jamie
Furr. Lindy Hop & Collegiate Shag are held at @ Studio J, 2407 Harrison
@20th, San Francisco, California.
TUESDAYS - Swing Fundamentals *FREE* brush up session - 7:00-7:30PM, Lindy
Level 2 7:30-8:30PM
Collegiate Shag 8:30-9:30PM. These classes welcome all
dancers. GLBT students are encouraged to attend. Only bigots are unwelcome!
Visit www.QueerSwing.com
for class information.
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9. San Francisco, California:
San Francisco Lesbian & Gay Contra
Dance! (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
A new dance series for lesbians, gay men and friends of all descriptions!
Dances are held on Saturdays once a month. Visit www.lcfd.org/sf/calendar.html
for exact dates)
Time: 8:00-10:30 pm (doors open at 7:45)
Location: the Women's Building, 3543 18th Street (between Guerrero &
Valencia), San Francisco, Calif
Admission: $10.00 (or pay what you can)
Additional information: Robert at 415-292-7857, sfcontra@hotmail.com,
www.lcfd.org/sf/
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10 . Walnut Creek, California: Walnut
Creek's Club 1220 with its country-western dance format every Tuesday
and on alternate Saturdays.
(This event
is open to and welcomes everyone) Tuesdays also
offer lessons at 8:00 with Ron Points. 1220 Pine, Walnut Creek. Info:
925-938-4550 or visit their website. Country Music Night Line Dancing
Lessons at 8pm. 9pm - Country dancing. 12 midnight - house & Salsa
Picante!
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11 . San Francisco Bay area: Swing City Dancers
Swing dance party every 3rd Saturday. (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone) West
Coast, East Coast, and other dances played on request. Lessons at 7:00
pm; party starts at 8:00 pm. John Adams Campus, 1860 Hayes Street @ Masonic,
3rd floor auditorium. $5 at the door. Refreshments and snacks available.
Info: contact Steve C. at 415-553-8680.
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12 . San Francisco, California: Queer
Swing monthly Swing Dance at the LGBT Center the last Saturday of each
month, (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone) 1800
Market St., San Francisco. lessons from 7:00 - 9:00 and dance party with
Open dancing 9:00 - 12:00 midnight with East Coast, West Coast, Lindy,
Ball, Shag, and line dancing. $10, 1/2 off if under 21 or with your Queer
Swing Pass. Visit www.QueerJitterbugs.com
for details.
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13 . San Francisco, California: Naughty
& Nice Queer Ballroom Dance Parties every 2nd Saturday night.
(This
event is open to and welcomes everyone) No
partner or experience necessary! Intro lessons at all dances by guest
teachers. Basic lessons in different dances each month. Basic lessons
each month with intermediate moves lessons from 7:00 - 9:00. Visit www.QueerBallroom.com
for details.
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14. Santa Cruz, Sacramento, San Jose and Davis, California, USA.
Qdancing is currently
holding weekly classes in all
4 cities. Our mission is to spread the joy of dance throughout the LGBTIQ
community and to encourage the particpation of same-sex and reversed role
couples in every dance venue in the world. (These
events are open to and welcomes everyone) Email:
info@Qdancing.com, web address: www.Qdancing.com.
Qdancing is now teaching in FOUR cities in Northern California on a weekly
basis:
DAVIS - Wednesdays
SACRAMENTO - Thursdays
SAN JOSE - Mondays
SANTA CRUZ - Tuesdays
Contacts:
Qdancing - Sacramento base c/o: Andria Michele Wood, 1012 Hemlock Street,
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Sacramento Class Location: Thursdays at Spotlight Dance & Fitness,
646 North Market Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834
Qdancing - Santa Cruz c/o: Andria Michele Wood, PO BOX 4145,
Santa Cruz , CA 95063, 831-325-4865
Santa Cruz Class Location: Tuesdays at First Congregational Church, 900
High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (in the "CE" Building).
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15. Northern California:
QueerDance.com is your one-stop-shop
for all things Partner Dance related, and it is tailored especially for
the LGBT community. (This
site is open to and welcomes everyone) Here you
can find a same gender dance partner, see what's happening all over the
Bay Area, find a dance class, learn how to prepare for a competition,
find a new instructor, or just meet some new dancers in the forums. Visit
www.QueerDance.com.
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16. Walnut Creek/Concord, California: Diablo
Dancer's gay & lesbian square dancing group (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Diablo Dancers is a welcoming gay and lesbian
social square dancing group located in Walnut Creek, California. Our group
creates fun gatherings and innovative dancing. We pride ourselves on being
supportive and making new and lasting friends.We support deserving causes
within the community. Our members come from all over the Eastbay and San
Francisco area. Open to all square dancers, Diablo
Dancers does not discriminate in any way regardless of gender, sexual
orientation, race, religion or for any other reason.
Our fun and energizing square dancing is for all skill levels - from absolute
beginner and wanna-try-something-new to intermediate and advanced. Our
members also enjoy such activities as pool parties, outings in the park,
New Year's Eve and Oscar night parties, Pride activities, joining ours
and other club's dance nights around the bay area and Western US, and
attending our national organization's yearly convention. We are also proud
members of the IAGSDC™ (International Association of Gay Square
Dance Clubs). 
Our beginning Mainstream introductory classes begin each year at the La
Cheim School in Pleasant Hill. If interested in either participating or
angeling the Basic/Mainstream or Plus class, call us at (925) 945-7949.
Visit www.diablo-dancers.org
for additional information.
17 . Oakland, California: Hot toTrot
is the women's weekly dance night in Oakland and
takes place most Fridays from 7:30 - 11:00 PM. (This
event is not open to everyone. Not even to everyone in the LGBT community.
Please read the details below or contact the event coordinator to determine
who will and will not be admitted).
Glenview Performing Arts Centre, 1318 Glenfield Ave. Dancing
includes two-stepping, east and west Coast swing, salsa, waltzes, nightclub
2-step, ballroom, some lindy and line dances. Each week there is a dance
lesson from 7:30 - 8:45. It's a great atmosphere
and lots of fun! Beginners always welcome. SCENT, SMOKE & ALCOHOL
FREE.
Location: (one way street off of Park Blvd.), Oakland, 94602.
For further info call ZOE (510) 763 1343
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18. San Francisco, California: The
Metronome (This
event is not open to everyone. Not even everyone in the LGBT community.
Please read the details below or contact the event coordinator to determine
who will and will not be admitted) Every
3rd Saturday "Cowgirls' Roundup", For Women Only.
The Metronome has gone country every 3rd Saturday. Pot Luck: 7:00 (bring
enough for 8), Beginning Lessons: 7:00 - 9:00 with Douglas & Citabria
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FLORIDA:
1. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Manhattan
South provides Tuesday and Friday night lessons
and dancing for same-gender couples sponsored by Southern Country
South Florida and Saturdays from 7pm-1am with the
Outlawz. (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone) Dance &
Lessons Schedule:
Tuesday nights: 7:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Dance
Lessons with RONA. Open dance to your favorite Line Dances before, in
between and after lessons with DJ Judy. 6890 Powerline Road (SE Corner
Powerline & McNab Peachtree Plaza)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (954) 971-1449.
Friday Nights: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Couples
Lessons with Lee Fox. Open dance to follow til close with DJ Gina.
Be sure to plan for the 2005 IAGLCWDC annual convention in Fort Lauderdale
over the Easter weekend...It's an Easter celebration that you definitely
will not want to miss...
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2. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: The Gay & Lesbian
Community Center Dance &
Lessons schedule, (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
1717 North Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Dance & Lessons Schedule:
Instructor - LEE FOX. Wednesday nights @ 7:00 PM. Sponsored by Southern
Country South Florida.
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GEORGIA:
1.Southern Spurs Rodeo, Atlanta,
Georgia - July 22, 23 & 24 (This
event welcomes everyone)
Georgia Gay Rodeo Association (GGRA)
Web site: www.GeorgiaGayRodeo.com
Rodeo Hotline: 770-662-9510
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2. Saturday, March 19, 2005 from
7pm to 12pm - Spring Fling 2005 at the Atlanta History Center,
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30305-1366.
(This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Spring Fling is a great dance event open
to both men and women.
Dress up and come out to the Atlanta History Center. Two different bands
for dancing. Dinner dance for $85 each or dance only for $35. Dinner is
provided by Pleasant Peasant, City Grill, One Midtown Kitchen, Two Urban
Licks, Café Lily And some of your other favorite in-town places
like Agnes & Murials, Joe’s on Juniper, Sweet Melissa’s,
Crescent Moon, Pastries AGoGo, Sweet Java Brown Is there anything more
romantic than dinner and dancing? I call it "floorplay’!. The
7pm until 9pm band is Standard Deviation playing great swing, foxtrot
tunes from 7pm til 9pm (cocktail hour and dinner). And it benefits good
causes! Then at 9pm, we break open with the band “Girls Night Out”
and some very cool recorded dance music by S&S Sound Machine. Additional
pre-recorded music to include country western, latin and disco. Buy tickets
online at www.fourthtuesday.org
Go to Springfling page.
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at the 
and ultimately at The 
Restaurant & Video Lounge
3 . Sunday afternoon Come Out dancing at the UUCA
from 4pm to 9pm (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
(this
event will move to the Red Chair Restaurant & Video Lounge on April
10th)
Visit www.uuca.org
for directions to UUCA. Lessons include weekly Salsa plus
East Coast Swing,Wwest Coast Swing, Runba and any of the other social
couples' dances. The Red Chair Restaurant & Video Lounge is a fun,
vibrant restaurant/club combination with a relaxed vibe and dynamic decor,
located in the space formerly occupied by Fusion. This gay-friendly venue
offers an vast menu, life-size video screens and a unique Martini Bar.
You will be able to grab a bite to eat and take a dance lesson or two
and dance lots of different styles with no smoke and a sound level that
is music to the ears!
Address: 550-C Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306, Phone: 404-870-0532.
Visit www.ComeOutDancing.org,
www.uuca.org,
or
www.redchairatlanta.com
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and The 
Club
4 . The Jungle Club - Friday evening dance classes
from 7:00pm - 10:00pm with Come Out Dancing -
90
minutes of dance lessons and 90 minutes of social dancing. (This
weekly event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Spend
some time with friends and great music and your weekend has begun. The
lesson could be of any style, including Swing or Latin, Ballroom or Country
Western, Disco, etc. Check for Details of what is being taught each week.
Cost is $5. Bring someone who hates exercise but loves music. The
Jungle Club is located at 2115 Faulkner Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30324,
Phone: 404-844-8800. See you on Fridays!
Visit www.JungleClub.net,
as well as www.ComeOutDancing.org
for LGBT dance opportunities in the area of Atlanta, Georgia.
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and The
Club
5 . The Jungle Club - practices
and line dance lessons from 7:00pm-9:00pm on Wednesday nights.
WITH SOUTHERN LINE ATLANTA (This
organization and weekly event is open to and welcomes everyone)
- all are welcome on Wednesdays for open line dance
lessons...some of your old favorites and lots of new ones! Free. For more
information about Southern Line Atlanta, visit www.southernline.org
or www.jungleclub.net.
The Jungle Club is located at 2115 Faulkner Road, NE, Atlanta,
Georgia 30324, Phone: 404-844-8800. See you on Wednesdays!
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6 . Hoedowns, Atlanta, Ga - Dance lessons
at HoeDowns from 8:00pm-9:00pm from Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Free Lessons in Two Step on Tuesdays, Swing on Wednesdays and
Line Dances on Thursdays. Start on first Tuesday of month if possible,
as they build on the basics as the month progresses. For over 10 years,
Hoedowns has been Atlanta's Original Home of Country for the Gay Community.
As one of the few remaining 100% Country-Western gay bars left in the
Country, Hoedowns can proudly boast that we offer a unique form of entertainment
in the Metro Atlanta area.
BEGINNERS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays nights are the best nights to practice.
Thursday - Saturdays are our busiest times and the dance floor gets crowded.
Come alone or with a partner. Usually a large class. A nice way to meet
other dancers. Hoedowns is located at 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA 30308,
(404) 876-0001. We are in the Midtown Promenade Shopping Center on the
upper Level.
Visit www.hoedownsatlanta.com
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ILLINOIS:
1. Charlie's
of Chicago (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Welcome to the New home of Charlie's Chicago! Here you'll
find information on Chicago's favorite Country & Western Gay Bar.
At Charlie's Chicago, you can see what's happening in the hottest club
in Chicago. Visit www.charliesonline.com
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INDIANA:
No events reported at this time.
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MARYLAND:
1 .
 
Usually on the first Saturdays
of each month- Capital Country Dance Club's
monthly C/W Dance at De Lounge, Wheaton, Md (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
(See www.CapitalCountry.org
for exact dates, directions and details). Capital Country also offers
numerous classes and workshops in several styles of Country/Western dance
to help make everyone in Washington DC's C/W dance community better at
this popular sport. Visit their web site for the latest offerings and
details.
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2. Rockville, Maryland: Annie's
Angels Dance (This
event is not open to everyone. Not even everyone in the LGBT community.
Please read the details below or contact the event coordinator to determine
who will and will not be admitted) Rockville Unitarian
Church Norris Street Rockville, MD. Held the third Friday of every month
@$10.00 per person for Women only. The dance is from 9 pm-1 am. Country
dancing that includes Swing, some Latin, Line dances, Two-Step, Waltz
and more. Lessons are given each month except for December. Lessons are
given from 8-9 pm and intermittently throughout the evening, EXCEPT for
December when we hold it on New Year's Eve and price is $20.00 per person,
and it is from 9- 2 am and No lessons that evening.
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7. Baltimore, Maryland: The
Maryland Invitational DanceSport Championships plus other local to Metropolitan
Washington DC.
A. Saturday,January 31st February 2nd, 2008– The Maryland Invitational
DanceSport Championships, BWI MARRIOTT HOTEL, Baltimore, Maryland Visit
www.MarylandDancesport.com. Order discounted seated tickets at
the Chevy Chase Ballroom table at 202-363-8344.
8:30pm:
PROFESSIONAL RISING STAR INTERNATIONAL LATIN CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENTS
PROFESSIONAL OPEN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
PROFESSIONAL OPEN AMERICAN SMOOTH & RHYTHM CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
PROFESSIONAL OPEN SHOWDANCE EVENTS
SHOWTIME FEATURING:
United States Latin Champions ANDREI GAVRILINE & ELENA KRYUCHKOVA
B. Saturday, July 15th, 2006 - The Virginia State DanceSport Championships,
The Hyatt Regency Reston, Town Center – 7:30 p.m. to Midnight. Order
discounted seated tickets at the Chevy Chase Ballroom table at 202-363-8344.
Pro/Am International Standard Scholarships
Professional Rising Star International Latin
Professional Rising Star International Standard
Professional Open American Smooth
Professional Open American Rhythm
World Class Show by: Paul Richardson and Olga Rodionova
Visit www.DanceSportChampionships.com.
C.Saturday, August 27th, 2008 - The Capital DanceSport Championships
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria VA 22311
Visit www.capitaldancesport.net/ Order discounted seated tickets
at the Chevy Chase Ballroom table at 202-363-8344.
(free Hilton Alexandria Mark Center shuttle bus is available from National
Airport & Pentagon City Mall every ½ hour until midnight)
D. December 28, 2005 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
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MICHIGAN:
1. Detroit, Michigan: Diamond
Jim's Saloon (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Country/Western lessons and dancing on Fridays from 8pm-11:30pm.
 On Thursdays
from 7:00-10:00pm, Diamond Jim's Saloon offers
square dancing by
The Cadillac Squares
- a member of the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs
(IAGSDC), which serves Detroit Gay/Lesbian square dancing Community in
Detroit. Visit www.cadillacsquares.com
for details.
2. Detroit, Michigan: The
Male Box (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
The Male Box offers dance lessons and Country/Western dancing on Wednesdays
from 9pm - 11:30pm.
3. Grand Rapids, Michigan:
The Grand River Squares (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
- a member of the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs
(IAGSDC), which serves Grand Rapids' Gay/Lesbian Community through Square
Dancing. Visit www.grsquares.org
for details.
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NEW YORK:
1. New York,
New York: The Big Apple Ranch (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone of all genders, styles of dance
and orientations),
Located at Dance Manhattan Dance Studios,
39 West 19th Street, 5th Floor Between 5th & 6th Avenues. Subways:
1,9 to 18th Street ~OR~ C,E,F,N,R to 23rdStreet. Hotline: (212) 358-5752.
Country Western Dancing for same-gender couples every
Saturday from 8:00pm to?. Visit www.BigAppleRanch.com.
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2. New
York, New York: OUTdancing
at Stepping Out Studios... (This
event and venue is open to and welcomes everyone)
In addition to several weekly LGBT classes in salsa, hustle, swing, 2-step
and more, OUTdancing sponsors dance parties, regular OUTdancing weekends,
and periodic dance competitions. Stepping Out Studios also encourages
all students to lead or follow, regardless of gender and sexual orientation
in all of its 80-plus weekly classes.
At Stepping Out Studios, it's common to see both gay and straight students
and teachers dancing outside of traditional gender roles. The decision
to lead or follow is always considered your own. Visit www.steppingoutstudios.com/outdancing/
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3.
New York City's 5-Boro Dance Challenge, August 24th & 25th, 2008,
New York, New York (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone, regardles of gender, style of
dance and orientation of affection, including those who are non-LGBT).
Visit www.5borodance.com
for updated information or contact info@5borodance.com.
From: info@5borodance.com
To: terrychasteen@hotmail.com
Subject: May 2008 5-Boro Dance News
Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 23:08:22 -0400
Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual 5 Boro Dance Challenge. We're
doing a lot of things differently this year, so please let us know if
you have any questions.
One thing that's different, we will be hosting the first ever North American
Same-Sex Partner Dance Assocation (NASSPDA) sanctioned North American
Same-Sex Championsihps. You can find out more about it by visiting their
website: www.NASSPDA.org.
Another thing that's different this year is our venue. The first day of
the event, which includes all of the competitions and a fabulous show,
will be held at the Eisner Lubin Auditorium in the NYU Kimmel Center,
at 60 Washington Square South. The second day, which will be a farewell
tea-dance, will be held at the fabulous ballroom at Dance Studio 101,
located at 101 Lafayette Street.
Last year's event was a huge success, largely due to all of you. Please
help again this year. We need volunteers to help at the event. We also
are looking for people who have an extra room and would like to house
an out of town guest. It's a great way to meet new people who share your
love of dance.
If you don't have the time to spare, or the space, but would like to donate
something, you can come to the website and click the "Donate"
button. www.5borodance.com Every bit helps.
We'll be updating the website a lot over the next few weeks with information
about housing, schedules, and more, so keep checking back. See you in
August, and remember, if you have any questions, you can write us at info@5borodance.com.
Best,
The 5-Boro Team
Dance
Times Square has graciously offered sponsorship and rehearsal space
in their studio leading up to the event (which, by the way is owned by
two of my absolute favorite International Latin performers of all time,
former US International Latin Champions, Tony Meredith & Melany LaPatan.
If you can pull out the old PBS "Championship Ballroom Dancing"
tapes [all of which I have under lock and key], you will see these two
grace the dance floor for more than a decade. I am so jealous of my New
York gay & lesbian brothers and sisters for having the privelage of
working with thee two at the drop of a hat. I'd be spending every last
dime that I could make if I was anywhere near them).
Among other things that we are working on for the event, we are trying
to get fun and interesting vendors for our exhibit hall. For
xample, all the way from sunny('ish) Long Island, we have Aunt
Barbara who will be giving tupperware demonstrations all weekend long.
If you know of someone who might be interested in purchasing a vendor
spot, or advertising in the event program, they can download our sponsorship
information by clicking
here.
Registration is now open, and you can register in two different ways.
You can register
on-line with a credit card or you can print-out registration
forms and mail in your registration with a check or money order. Please
register soon, as the sooner you register, the more accurate of a competition
schedule we'll be able to create.
If you would like to help out in any way - we do need volunteers, or
have any questions, you can contact us at info@5borodance.com. Don't forget
to check out the 5 Boro Dance store at Cafe
Press.
The goal of the 5 Boro Dance Challenge is to offer
a dance competition in all dance styles for same-gender couples that is
accessible to dancers all over the world who compete in all different
styles of same-gender partner dance. The hope is to make this an event
geared toward the enjoyment and advancement of this incredible art-form
and sport. We also hope to promote other aspects of gay and lesbian culture
that can easily be related to same-gender partner dancing, i.e.: music,
dancing, theatricality, athletics, committed partnerships, etc. This will
be a healthy, all-inclusive environment where non-dancers and dancers
alike can get together and enjoy the artistry, athleticism and excitement
of partner dance competitions for LGBT couples.
By promoting same-sex partner dancing through this event in New York City,
the hope is that more people, both in New York and World-Wide, will become
interested and involved in this art-form and sport which is considered
by some as having the potential to become one of the most effective forms
of grass-roots gay activism available to us today.
It is really difficult for even the worst bigots to criticize same-sex
couples who are exceptionally talented and entertaining while OUT on the
dance floor! (Visit Nobody asked for my opinion....BUT...Effective
grass roots gay activism...not in the courts; or at the end of a picket
sign, but rather "Out
on the
Dance Floor"!)
In addition, this and other LGBT dance competitions around the globe will
hopefully inspire new potential competitors and aid in honing the talents
of potential contestants for the upcoming World
OutGames II, Copenhagen, 2009
and Gay
Games VIII, Cologne, 2010.
To download and print the fliers above to send or
distribute to friends, Click
Here.
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OHIO:
1. Cleveland, Ohio: The
Tool Shed on Sunday nights - Rainbow Wranglers is Cleveland's Country/Western
dance group for the Lesbian & Gay community.
(This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
We provide a place for all people to meet, have fun, and dance! Dancing
is held at the Tool Shed on Sunday nights (lessons at 7:00 pm and general
dance at 8:00 pm). Come on down! Lessons are free but we do ask for donations
to help pay for the music. phone: 216-531-3698, e-mail: Roundup 2004,
Visit www.RainbowWranglers.org
for details.
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2. Gay Tango Cleveland - We are
proud to bring Argentine Tango to the Cleveland, Lakewood and Akron GLBT
community!
Beginner's Close-Embrace Argentine Tango 7-Session Series
Instructors: Julie Bessette and Guillermo Pimentel
Day/Times: Thursdays, 7:30pm-8:30pm, Supervised Practice 8:30pm-9:30pm
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of close-embrace Argentine
Tango. The class will focus on connecting via the embrace, communicating
and moving as a leader/follower, and exploring the rhythm of the music.
Visit www.GayTangoCleveland.com
Location: All About Dancin'
All About Dancin' is a beautiful studio only a block from the Westside
Market and conveniently located just off I-90, a major Cleveland thoroughfare.
All About Dancin', 2115 Freeman Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, (216) 479-0355
Visit www.AllAboutDancin.net
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3 . Columbus, Ohio: Wall
Street on Thursdays - The
Columbus Stompers are Columbus, Ohio's Country/Western dance group
for the Lesbian & Gay community. (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Country Western music and dancing every Thursday at Wall Street, 144 Wall
St, Columbus, Ohio from 8:30pm - 10:30pm. Dance lessons from 8-8:30. They'll
also be hosting The 11th Annual Convention of the IAGLCWDC, Columbus,
Ohio. Dates: July 1-4, 2004. Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Columbus. There'll
be more fun on Monday the 5th for those staying an additional day! Visit
www.Stompers.org
for details.
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4 . Columbus, Ohio: Woofs
of Columbus includes C/W
music and linedancing on Tuesdays - The Columbus
Stompers are Columbus, Ohio's Country/Western dance group for
the Lesbian & Gay community.
(This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Country Western music and line dancing taught by The Columbus Stompers
every Tuesday at Woof's of Columbus, 1409 South High Street, Columbus,
Ohio 43201. Phone 614-443-4224. Visit www.wwoofsColumbus.com
for more details.
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PENNSYLVANIA:
1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Woody's
Bar (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone),
202 South 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107-5408, PH: (215) 545-1893.
You can 2-step at Woody's in Philadelphia on Friday and Sunday nights.
Fridays - 7pm - 8pm line dance lesson) 8pm - 11pm (open
2-step, ocassional swing)
Sundays - 5pm - 7pm (line dance lesson) 7pm - 10pm (open 2-step)
the link for Woody's is: www.WoodysBar.com
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2.
......
Attend the annual Philadelphia Liberty Dance Challenge...
...OR ELSE!!
The annual Philadelphia Liberty Dance Challenge, March 29th, 2008,
a dance exhibitionand competition in all dance styles for same-gender
couples
The Philadelphia Liberty
Dance Challenge. Don't miss this fun-filled and educational
dance weekend in the Keystone State of Pennsylvania, which will culminate
in a Grand Ball including music of all 3 dance styles on Saturday night.
EVENT INFO: (subject to change)
The Philadelphia Liberty Dance Challenge is a dance exhibition for same-gender
couples open to all levels of dancers of all ages.
RULES:
The rules of the "MASTERS" of Gay DanceSport, Equality
DancE of The Netherlands will be used. Contestants must be 18 or older
to enter.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES & LEVELS* (subject to change)
International Standard: Waltz, Tango, Vienesse Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
International Latin: ChaCha, Samba, Rumba, Jive, PasoDoble
American Smooth: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Vienesse Waltz
American Rhythm: ChaCha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Merengue
Country Western: 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, ChaCha
Single Dance Events: Hustle, Salsa, Polka, Country Western Waltz, Country
Western ChaCha, Texas 2=step, West Coast Swing
Open to All: Standard, Latin, Smooth, Rhythm, Country Western, Hustle
Couples are required to choose a level for each style danced - More than
1 level or style may be chosen.
Level A: Contestants have had extensive dance and competitive experience
Level B: Contestants have had some dance and competitive experience
Level C: Contestants have had social level dance and competitive experience
Level D: Contestants are Beginner dancers
Open to All: No dance or competitive restrictions - open to all levels
Contestants will perform the required number of dances for their level
Multi Dance Events:
International Standard, International Latin, American Smooth and American
Rhythm
A- W, T, VW, FT, QS A – C, S, R, PD, J A – W, T, FT, VW A
– C, R, S, B, M
B – W, T, FT, QS B – C, S, R, J B - W, T, FT, VW B –
C, R, S, B, M
C – W, T, FT, QS C – C, S, R, J C – W, T, FT C –
C, R, S, M
D – W, T, FT D – C, S, R D – W, T, FT D – C, R,
S
Country Western Open to All
A - 2-Step, Waltz, EC Swing, ChaCha International Standard - W, T, VW,
F, QS
B – 2-Step, Waltz, West Coast Swing International Latin - C, S,
R, PD, J
C – 2-Step, Waltz American Smooth - W, T, F, V, W
D – 2-Step, Waltz American Rhythm - C, R, S, B, M
Country Western - 2-Step, W, Solo Performance
Hustle - Open with Lifts & Drops permitted
Single Dance Events:
Hustle Salsa Polka West Coast Swing
A A A A
B B B B
C C C C
D D D D
Every contestant must fill out a Registration Form . One Entry form and
accounting form must be filled out for each partnership; payments (check
or money order made out to B&L productions) must accompany forms.
Deadline for entries: May 15, 2006.
Mail completed forms to : B & L Dance Productions LLC, 420 Greenview
Rd, Turnersville, NJ 08012
For more information:
e-mail: libertydancechallenge@verizon.net
or call: 609-706-5287 or 732-525-0688
Visit www.PhiladelphiaLibertyDanceChallenge.com
for updates and details.
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TENNESSEE:
1. Knoxville,
Tennessee -Traditions offers Ballroom-Social Dance Classes for lesbians
every weekend. Men interested in getting a class started for them, please
contact us. (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
Lessons include Salsa, Swing, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz, Rumba, and
Foxtrot. The 1 1/2 hour classes are generally from 10am - 11:30am on Saturdays
unless there is a conflict with members in the class.
Cost: $15.00 per person.
Traditions is located in the Bearden/Homberg area just off Kingston PK,
12 Forest Court, Knoxville, TN 37919
Ph: 865-454-6566, Email: traditions_event_dance@yahoo.com
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TEXAS:
1. Austin, Texas: Rainbow
Cattle Company (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
The Heart of Texas Hoedowners is a non-profit dance organization
that provides a comfortable dance environment and organized learning opportunities
to the gay and lesbian community in the Austin, Texas area. Although events
are conceived with this segment of the central Texas population in mind,
the group does not discriminate. We enthusiastically
invite everyone to join us and participate in our activities.
Join us at the Rainbow Cattle Company, Austin's
only county/western gay bar on Sunday evenings at 6:00 P.M. for
Intermediate Line Dance Class and 7:00 P.M. for Intermediate Couples Class.
Join us Tuesday evenings at 8:00 for Beginner's Couples Classes.Visit
www.hoedowners.org
or www.rainbowcattleco.com
for details.
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2. Dallas, Texas: The
Round-Up, (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
3912 Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX 75219, (214) 522-9611.
In the heart of the Gay Crossroads -- country all week long...and home
of "Texas Twisters Line Dance Night" on Wednesdays from 8:30-10:30pm.
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3 . Fort Worth / Arlington: 651 Club,
(This event is open
to and welcomes everyone) 651 S. Jennings, Fort
Worth, TX 76104, (817) 332-0745. A Fort Worth institution for over 25
years -- country all week long.
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4 . Fort Worth, Texas: Best Friends Club,
(This event is open
to and welcomes everyone) 2620 E Lancaster Ave
- Fort Worth 76103, (817) 534-2280. Opened in Spring 2002, this club features
a mix of music and a mix of men and women. All are welcome. Visit www.BestFriendsClub.net
for details.
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Texas neighborhood bars with jukeboxes
& small dance floors:
5 . Fort Worth, Texas: The Corral Club, (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
621 Hemphill, Fort Worth, TX 76104, (817) 335-0196.
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6 . Houston, Texas: The
New Barn, (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone) Dancing
in Houston on Thursday Nights: Join Southern Country Houston every THURSDAY
evening at The New Barn in Houston. They are giving free beginner-intermediate
dance lessons. The line dance class begins at 8:00 and the couples dance
lessons begin at 9:00. No partner is required ! Email: Southern Country
Houston visit their web page for more information. Visit www.southerncountryhouston.com
for details. Email: concares@aol.com
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VIRGINIA:
2. Virginia Beach, Virginia: 3rd Saturdays
of each month at DanceSport VA
in Virginia
Beach, Virginia (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone). "Equality
DancE Va" offers C & W couples' dancing
and line dancing, including
a beginner/intermediate group class, exhibitions and food
& drinks from 8-11pm. $8 includes everything! Then
it's off to the Rainbow Cactus Company
for more socailizing & dancing until 2am!
ALSO:
Every Sunday from 6-7pm Beginner Ballroom Classes
for same-gender couples
Every Sunday from 7-8pm Beginner Country/Western Classes for same-gender
couples.
Dancesport VA is Virginia’s Premier Dancesport Studio. Located on
the border of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, DanceSport VA has two beautiful
raised maple dance floors, 3,000 square foot main ballroom, and 2,000
square foot junior ballroom offering group classes, workshops, private
coaching, regular practice time and social dance parties with both dj
and live music. Also available are a complete dance retail center and
regular coaching sessions with some of the United State's & Europe's
finest coaches.
Directions: 64E and exit Newtown Road South. Go through the intersection
of Kempsville Road & Princess Anne Road and turn left on Arrowhead
Drive. DanceSport VA is at the end on the right. OR turn left on Princess
Anne Road and a right on Arrowhead drive to the first industrial complex
on the left.
Address: 5721 Arrowhead Drive Suite A, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, Phone:
757-473-DANS (3267)
Email: inquiries@dancesportva.com. Visit www.DanceSportVa.com
for more details.
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3. Virginia Beach, Virginia: The Rainbow
Cactus (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
A. Every Friday at 8pm free
line dance lessons at the Rainbow Cactus in Virginia Beach followed by
line & couples dancing until 2am.
B. Every Saturday night line &
couples dancing from 11-2am. (The World-famous IAGLCWDC Champions,  are
frequently OUT dancing!). Address: 3472 Holland Road, Virginia Beach VA,
Phone: 757-368-0441. Visit www.therainbowcactus.com
for additional information.
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4.
Local Metropolitan Washington DC DanceSport competitions
A. Saturday, June 25th, 2007– The Maryland Invitational DanceSport
Championships, BWI MARRIOTT HOTEL, Baltimore, Maryland Visit www.MarylandDancesport.com.
Order discounted seated tickets at the Chevy Chase Ballroom table
at 202-363-8344.
8:30pm:
PROFESSIONAL RISING STAR INTERNATIONAL LATIN CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENTS
PROFESSIONAL OPEN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
PROFESSIONAL OPEN AMERICAN SMOOTH & RHYTHM CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
PROFESSIONAL OPEN SHOWDANCE EVENTS
SHOWTIME FEATURING:
United States Latin Champions ANDREI GAVRILINE & ELENA KRYUCHKOVA
B. Saturday, July 16th, 2007 - The Virginia State DanceSport Championships,
The Hyatt Regency Reston, Town Center – 7:30 p.m. to Midnight. Order
discounted seated tickets at the Chevy Chase Ballroom table at 202-363-8344.
Pro/Am International Standard Scholarships
Professional Rising Star International Latin
Professional Rising Star International Standard
Professional Open American Smooth
Professional Open American Rhythm
World Class Show by: Paul Richardson and Olga Rodionova
Visit www.DanceSportChampionships.com.
C. Saturday, August 27th, 2007 - The Capital DanceSport Championships
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria VA 22311
Visit www.capitaldancesport.net/ Order discounted seated tickets
at the Chevy Chase Ballroom table at 202-363-8344.
(free Hilton Alexandria Mark Center shuttle bus is available from National
Airport & Pentagon City Mall every ½ hour until midnight)
D. December 28th, 2007
trough 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
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WASHINGTON DC:
     
1 . Washington
DC: Lambda
DanceSport DC Fridays
(FRIDAYS CANCELED
FOR THE TIME BEING...JOIN US ON SATURDAY MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON PLUS
ALL DAY SUNDAY FOR CLASSES AND DANCING)
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2.
Washington DC:
Lambda DanceSport DC Saturdays
weekly from 10:30am to 1:30pm.
Lambda DanceSport Team DC's Saturday mornings and early afternoons training
and practice at the Chevy Chase Ballroom - (This
event is open to and welcomes everyone)
New more advanced LGBT Country/Western Two
Step & Waltz, plus Ballroom, Latin & Swing classes in DC on Saturday
mornings and early afternoons early Sunday
afternoons). Geared toward beginner & intermediate dancers going
to Gay Games VIII, 2010 & World OutGames II, 2009, these classes are
both for those competing in any of the 3 dance styles that will be offered
for the first time or merely for social dancing as spectators who will
want to dance the 3 different styles with dancers from around the world.
Absolutely no partner or previous dance experience necessary.
DanceSport Team DC training and practice at the
Chevy Chase Ballroom (Friendship Hts Metro) ($11.-One Sat class,
$19.-both classes, $95.00 per 10-class dance card, $10 students or $75./student
10-class card) (Your first class for those new to Terry’s classes
is free). Terry Chasteen, 202-462-0870, online discounts at http://www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com/g2for1classpass.doc
.
10:30am-1:30pm DanceSport Team DC LGBT training and practice
in any of the Ballroom, Latin, Swing and/or Country/Western dance styles,
for social dancing or in preparation for Gay Games VIII, 2010 and/or World
OutGames II. 2009 whether for competition or for social dancing during
the major balls and dance events that will take place during both galas.
($11.00 for all DanceSport Team DC participants less multiple-class and
online discounts 10:30am to 1:30pm. Come whenever possible and stay as
long as you care to. Sunday evening LGBT practice and training may continue
for the duration in studio B or one may attend the mixed straight/gay
Salsa classes in studio A).
7:30pm-8:30pm Beginner + to Intermediate Salsa in studio A (may
include a second teacher). This is a mixed class of both same-gender couples
and mixed-gender couples (Special rates for Lambda DanceSPORT DC members
or $10. / class or $95. per 10-class card, $10 students, $75./student
10-class card plus online discount passes at www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com
or www.GayDanceSPORT.com for non-members)
$5.00
for all LambdaDanceSport DC participants for practice only or classes
(or both at $5.00 per class to cover studio space) from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
who are Lambda DancePort DC yahoo group members at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lambdadancesportdc
in addition to MAJOR discounts to cover studio rental space only during
any Chevy Chase Ballroom classes and/or events. 10-class
cards must be purchased at $45.00 as this discount is not available to
everyone attending the class as drop-ins.
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3. Washington DC: Lambda
DanceSport DC Sundays weekly from 2:00pm to 11:00pm."Social
Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Two Step classes and
dancing", Sunday afternoon classes
from 2pm to 7:30pm, including Brazilian Samba, Salsa, International &
Social Cha Cha, Sala Rueda and Argentine Tango followed by weekly Sunday
evening dancing & practice in all dance styles from 7:30pm - 10:00pm
(This event is open to and welcomes everyone) including
dances to be performed during Gay
Games®
VIII, Cologne, 2010 and World OutGames II, Copenhagen,
2009 in International Ballroom & Latin and Country/Western.
The Chevy Chase Ballroom & DanceSport Center, 5207 Wisconsin Ave.,
NW, Washington DC from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. $7.00, $5.00 Lambda DanceSport
DC members. Contact Terry Chasteen, 202-462-0879, TerryChasteen@hotmail.com,
www.LambdaDanceSport.org, www.GayDanceSport.com or www.PleaseDanceWithMe.com.
Click
here to download a 2-for-the-price-of-1 pass when one of those is attending
for their first time. For additional information,
click here.
Where in the world was
Matt Lauer on Monday, April 28th? In Buenos Aires dancing Argentine
Tango! 
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