July 2012 Newsletter
Dear Dancers, Students, Parents!
There are lots of new and exciting changes, so read this carefully.
Schedule Changes:
July 3rd - No Group Classes; Privates by Appointment Only
July 4th - Studio is Closed
July 6th - No Adult Social Party
July 30th-August 5th - Studio is Closed
Latest News:
Recent Events:
"Summer Sizzler" - June 10th - Hackensack, NJ
Congratulations to our Ballroom Dream Team! Great results!
Dylan & Rosa: PT2 Bronze St - 2nd place, PT2 Silver St - 4th place, J1 Bronze St - 2nd place!
Matthew & Abby: PT1 & PT2 Bronze St - 1st place, PT2 Silver St - 2nd place, PT1 & PT2 Silver Lt finalists!
Vova & Natalie: PT2 Silver St - 3rd place, J1 Silver St finalists, J1 Silver Lt - 3rd place!
Alex & Jenna: PT2 Gold St - 1st place, PT2 Gold Lt - 3rd place, J1 Gold St & Lt finalists!
Kevin & Masha: PT2 Gold Lt - 2nd place, J1 Gold Lt - 3rd place, J1 Gold & Novice St - 2nd place!!!
We are very proud of all of you!!!
Adults Social Dance Party for Ballroom Central Dance of NJ USA Dance Chapter #3059 - Friday, June 15th
There was a complementary dance lesson (Bachata) by Dasha & EJ,
Door prizes and very special performance by our Junior Dream Team.
It was the night to remember!
Donation:
Once again, we would like to give a big THANK YOU to our greatest student Warren Hague for being a great sponsor to our Competitive Ballroom Dream Team! On behalf of all our Junior Competitors, we thank you!
Our fundraisers were highly successful again! We thank all who generously donated to our Junior Competitive Team during our last social on June 1st, June 15th and June 30th!
Social Presence:
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ballroomdream
Ballroom Dance Group: Join the ballroom group on facebook, where you can learn and discuss a great deal about ballroom: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ballroomdanceparents/
Upcoming Events:
Adults:
Friday, July 20th - 8:00pm-11:30pm - Adults Social Dance Party - (Lesson: Samba).
The cost is only $15 for a great night of dancing and socializing. We will be having door prizes, dancing games and few very special surprises!
Complimentary dance lesson By Dasha & Eduard from 8:00pm till 9:00pm.
Snacks and Refreshments will be served. BYOB.
NEW Last Saturday of every month - Hot & Exciting Monthly Event - "California Mix" NEW
Saturday, July 28th - 8:00pm-12:00am - Adults Social Dance Party
Great mix of Swing/WCSwing/Hustle/NC2S/Latin & Ballroom!
Complementary dance lesson (Hustle) by Jennifer & EJ,
Dancing games, door prizes and few very special surprises!
Snacks and Refreshments will be served. BYOB
Kids:
Kids Outing Event - Picnic @ Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold - Saturday, July 14th @ 11.00am! Please reserve your spot ASAP
Sunday, July 21st - 3:00pm - Meeting with parents of our Ballroom Dream kids.
Sunday, July 21st - 4:00pm - Clothes Exchange - bring everything you want to exchange, sell, give away (dance clothes, practice clothes, competition outfits, dance shoes, etc).
Group Classes:
Please check our calendar for the most updated schedule of classes!
Note we have many new classes!!!!Adults Classes:
NEW 8-week program:
Tuesday (8-week program: July 10th - September 4th)
7pm - West Coast Swing 1
7pm - Samba 1
NEW
8pm - Smooth 2
9pm - Rhythm 2
Wednesday (8-week program: July 11th - September 5th)
7pm - Smooth 1
7pm - NC2S 1
NEW
NEW
8pm - Rhythm 1
9pm - Quickstep 1
NEW
Thursday (8-week program: July 5th - August 30th)
7pm - Salsa - level 1
8pm - Salsa - level 2
9pm - Argentine Tango 1
Friday (every 1st & 3rd, before Adults Social):
7pm -
NEW July 20th - Country 2 Step (All levels): It is a traveling dance performed to country music. It is quick and a lot of fun!
Saturday:
10am - Stretching (All Levels) (Postponed until September) This class is designed to lengthen, stretch and warm up a dancer's body. Bring an exercise mat or towel to lie on. (NO program!)
11am - Latin Workout (All levels) (Postponed until September) We highly recommend taking the stretch class prior, to prepare your body! You may bring small weights and/or ankle weights. (NO program!)
Sunday:
1:30pm -
To be scheduled. Stay tuned...
Hustle
Night Club Cha-Cha (All levels)
International Standard (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
International Latin (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
Kids Classes:
Monday:
6pm – Kids 3-5 y.o. No Classes in July. Classes resume August 6th!
7pm – Hip-Hop(Kids & Teens) No Classes in July. Classes resume August 6th!
Tuesday:
6pm – Kids 6 y.o. & up
Friday:
7pm - Kids Run-through (for the Competitive "Junior Ballroom Dream Team") (Every 2nd & 4th Friday)
Saturday:
10am - Stretching (All Levels) (Postponed until September) This class is designed to lengthen, stretch and warm up a dancer's body. Bring an exercise mat or towel to lie on.
11am - Latin Workout (All levels) (Postponed until September) We highly recommend taking the stretch class prior, to prepare your body! You may bring small weights and/or ankle weights.
1pm – Technique (for the Competitive "Junior Ballroom Dream Team")
Sunday:
11am – Latin Technique (for the Competitive "Junior Ballroom Dream Team")
To be scheduled. Stay tuned...
Ballet
Standard Technique
First Kids group class is FREE for all Newcomers!!!
Upcoming Competitions:
July 4-8, 2012 - Manhattan Dancesport Championships - New York, NY http://www.manhattandancesport.com @ New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
Reminders:
Referral Rewards- we look forward to giving them as much as you receiving them! So get your friends to sign up for group or private classes and receive one lesson of equal value free!
Please visit our website www.ballroomdream.com often as content is updated regularly.
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We always welcome your ideas and feedback, so please send them our way
Thanks, and have a great month of July!
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