SALSA IN WASHINGTON DC

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This is a big week everyone. Warm weather is finally among us and big things are happening this week.

First, let me thank everyone who attended the Beginner 2 Salsa Workshop last weekend and the extention this past Friday night. It was so successful I've had requests to do a similar one again. That one will be held at the end of the summer. Please, when the ad goes out, register immediately. I had a waiting list and had to turn people away (which I hate doing).

The next upcoming workshop is one I've had many requests for. The info is below. Please, if you wish to take this workshop, register soon. Because of the nature of the class, I will not go beyond the maximum and, as always, will keep the ratio even. By the way, the class this coming Wednesday will give you a sneak peak into the workshop format. Scroll down for class schedule. Please arrive on time. You don't want to miss any part of this. Also, if the class is as large as last week's (we had 76 people in class) we'll need every minute to get around to everyone. I've made a solemn promise to Dwight that I will not run the 7:30pm Beginner Salsa class over past 8:30pm. So, beginners...please get there on time!

Next, there are two new clubs opening in the area this week. Both openings happen to be on Thursday and I've been asked to which one am I going. I will be at both, actually. I feel, being a major part of the Baltimore Salsa community, it would be disrespectful if I didn't go and support a club opening in my own area. It's the right, and professional, thing to do. However, Eileen Torres is my friend and mentor and I have promised I would support her, as well. So, I will go first to Grace's opening at the Belvedere Hotel and then go down to Zanzibar. All information is on my website.

Be prepared for Wednesday, May 21. It's the start of the Memorial Day Weekend and we'll not only be open later but we'll be having an impromptu Jack 'n' Jill Salsa Dance Contest. No judges, just your friends cheering you on. And the best part is, there's a first and second place and it's all cash!

I've posted the info for the DC Salsa Congress on my website. Everyone should be going this year.

I think that's it. I am so stoked for this Wednesday. We've got DJ Truco at the helm, Chris at the bar and don't be surprised if, this week, Chris says, 'Let 'em rip! Keep the music playing!' If it's anything like last week, those words will be spoken early on in the night.

See you all Wednesday! It's going to be 80 degrees.

Susan
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AliveWithDance brings you an All New 2 Day Workshop:
Salsa Partnership Styling with Foot & Body Work
Taught by Susan Leiter and Dwight Smith
Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1
On Saturday, May 31:
     • 1st hour – Foot and Body work class taught by Susan, followers only
     • 2nd hour – Foot and Body work class taught by Dwight, leaders only

On Sunday, June 1:
     • Two hour Partnership Styling class with both Susan and Dwight.

Learn how to create a more interesting dance conversation on the floor with a partner. There will be two combinations taught with Partner Styling as well as learning how to fit the previous day’s footwork combination into the grand scheme of the dance.

Workshop fee: $30/person if you pre-register by Tuesday, May 20. To pre-register, email Susan at spleiter@aol.com with your full name and gender. After the pre-registration date, $40/person. Space is limited and will be held with payment ONLY. There will be a 20 person minimum and a 30 person maximum.
**THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLASS ARE YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO
LEAD/FOLLOW A CROSS BODY LEAD WITH AN INSIDE TURN**
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Salsa Uno @ ONE
Baltimore's Largest Salsa Night
Wednesdays at Club ONE 300 East Saratoga Street (corner of Saratoga St and Guilford) Enter through Guilford Street door

Doors open @ 7:00pm
Class: Wednesdays - 7:30 - 9:30pm - levels vary each week
Open Dancing: 9:30pm - closing
Cover: $5 Before 7:45pm/$7 after

PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE DRESS CODE
DRESS CODE: NO ATHLETIC WEAR; NO OVERSIZE T-SHIRTS; NO (WORN OUT OR MUD CAKED) CASUAL OR ATHLETIC SNEAKERS; NO FLIP FLOPS; NO BASEBALL STYLE CAPS; NO WORK STYLE BOOTS; NO SHORTS; NO TANK TOPS (for men); AND *ONLY* THE CURRENT FASHION OF *DRESS* JEANS ARE ALLOWED!!!

Class and DJ Schedule for May (classes subject to change)

Wednesday, May 7 DJ Truco
7:30pm - Beginner Salsa (taught by Susan Leiter)
8:30pm - **BRAND NEW CLASS** Partnership Styling with Foot & Body Work (taught by Susan Leiter and Dwight Smith)
This class will be a sneak peak into the workshop described above

Wednesday, May 14 (DJ TBA)
7:30pm - Advanced Beginner Salsa (taught by Susan Leiter)
This class is a continuation of the last one. We will continue combinations utilizing the Copa
8:30pm - Advanced Beginner Cha Cha (taught by Susan Leiter)
This class was a special request. Happy birthday Bob!

Wednesday, May 21 DJ Truco
7:30pm - Beginner Salsa (taught by Susan Leiter)
8:30pm - Intermediate Salsa (taught by Susan Leiter)
This class will have a concentration on combinations with the entrance of the Basket (I've also heard it called a 'slingshot'). This is a class I've been asked to teach because people are having trouble with the partnership part of the lead and follow. I'll break it down, describe the body positions, foot postions and timing so it's easily lead and followed.

Wednesday, May 28 DJ Vince
7:30pm - 9:00pm - ***MULTI LEVEL BACHATA CLASS***
VERY SPECIAL CLASS TAUGHT BY DWIGHT SMITH
I will be away on vacation so Dwight will be teaching a class he taught before and hasn't had the opportunity to teach since. Well, while the cat's away, the mice shall play ;-) This is a perfect opportuntiy for Beginners to get their feet wet, Beginner 2's to start blending elements together and for Intermediates to not only add to their repertoire but to perfect their basics, as well.

***COMING SOON***
A brand new class called a "Links" class. Stay tuned for more details!

PARKING
***PLEASE PAY THE PARKING MACHINE AND PUT YOUR TICKET ON YOUR DASH BOARD AND CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE***
Parking on street or in parking lot. Please, if you park in the lot, pay the machine and put the ticket on your dash. PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATE ON TICKET.

DIRECTIONS
From the North:
Take 83 South (the Jones Falls Expwy), get off at Guilford. You are now headed towards the Inner Harbor. The club is on the left hand side, directly across the street from Hammerjacks. It's on the corner of Guilford and Saratoga.

From the South (from either 295 or 95):
Go to Pratt St and make a right. Go to Calvert St and make a left. Go up to Centre St and make a right. Go to Guilford and make a right. Follow instructions heading south on Guilford (as listed above) from there.
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FOR AREA EVENT AND CLASS UPDATES DURING THE WEEK, CHECK MY WEBSITE AT WWW.ALIVEWITHDANCE.COM. I UPDATE IT DAILY SO THE POSTS ARE CURRENT.
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ALL SPECIFICS FROM NOW ON (INCLUDING THE CLASS SCHEDULES) FOR SALSA UNO @ ONE (CLUB ONE) WILL BE LISTED ON MY WEBSITE. GO TO THE "LEARN TO DANCE" PAGE