Seattle Salsa Dance Competition
Friday – September 4, 2009
FREE beginner lesson at 8:30pm, social dancing till 1:30am
Belltown Dance Studio is proud presents our "3nd Dance competition"
"This Salsa Dance Competition/Social Dance event is open to the public — please share this with a friend."
A very big thanks to all of those who came to our recent Bachata competition — it was an awesome event!
If you are intermediate to advanced level, this is your opportunity to have some fun and showcase what you've got.
Yes, bring your own dance partner if you are competing or he or she is your better half! 
All others, NO partner needed, coming to watch the show and social dance with us.
What level are you? There will be a number of questions asked by judges to see which level you should be competing in.
There will be 2 rounds. The 1st round will be a warm up as well as qualify you for the final round.
Music: To keep this fair, we will only play 2 songs per level: one song for each round. In the final round, the music will play for 2 minutes for each couple, but for each next couple a different part of the song will play. This is meant to be a free-form and as spontaneous as possible vs. a choreographed routine. Because of this, we are judging your timing, musicality, connection, style, flavor and attitude.
Trophies will be awarded to the top two couples, $70 additional gift prizes, 1st place winners will received additional $100 worth cash or gifts.
This competition is for amateurs ONLY.
Competitors, please feel free to E-mail us in advance if you are interested in competing.
BelltownDanceStudio@yahoo.com
Supersones Concert Schedule
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Madison Park Concert in the Park Series
Madison between 43rd and 42nd Ave E. (next to the children’s play area)
The SuperSones septet will be back in Madison Park for another beautiful, sunny Concert in the Park.
Cover: Free
Time: 6:30-8PM
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Mercer Island Mostly Music in the Park Concert Series
Mercerdale Park at 77th SE & SE 32nd on Mercer Island, WA
Join the full septet for an evening of Son Cubano in the park. Bring your dancing shoes, or a blanket and picnic.
Cover: Free
Time: 7 – 8:30PM
Salsa Dance Lessons Schedule
Month of August
Aug. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Sept. 1st.
Beginner Level(1)……. 7:15pm-8:15pm……..4 leads wanted, must come in at 6:40pm for makup class, but please call first before joining.
Beginner Level(2-3)……. 8:30pm-9:30pm
(Thursdays)
Aug. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Sept. 3rd.
Intermediate Level(2)……. 7:15pm-8:15pm
Advance Level………….8:30pm-9:30pm………..2 follows wanted, please call first before joining.
(Sundays)
Aug. 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Sept. 6th.
Beginner Level(1)……. 3pm-4pm………………..2 leads wanted, must come in at 2:25pm for makup class, but please call first before joining.
Beginner Level(1-2)……. 4:15pm-5:15pm
Intermediate Level(1)……. 5:30pm-6:30pm…………2 follows wanted, please call first before joining.
All Intermediate and Advance Level must have instructors approval.
5 hours/class series for $60
Belltown Dance Studio
2521 4th Ave. (cross Vine St.)
Seattle, WA 98121
Instructor ph: 206.930.7246
for more details please visit: http://dancesalsaon1.com
Tuesday Drop In Classes
Bellevue
August 11, 2009
If you are not able to attend a series class due to other commitments but want to learn the basics or take a refresher course in CHA CHA you might want to try this drop in class.
Drop In for a one day beginner or intermediate class every Tuesday. Class/Dance changes each week.
This week is:
BEGINNER CHA CHA
7 – 7:45 PM
INTERMEDIATE CHA CHA
7:45 – 8:30 PM
Please arrive a few minutes early to allow for parking.
U-R Dancing
www.u-rdancing.com
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U-R Dancing – North Bellevue Community Center
4063 – 148th AV NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-889-8000
Bachata Workshop
Due to our up coming Bachata Dance competition at the end of July, the time for a workshop is now! On Saturday, July 18, I, Jim Chow, will be collaborating with dance instructor Katie Lake to teach a 2 hour workshop.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Beginning level…1pm-2pm $12 in advance $15 at the door.
Intermediate level…2:15pm-3:15pm $12 pay in advance $15 at the door.
Both at: $22 in advance, $28 at the door.
A little history of Bachata dance and the music
The creation of bachata dance was the brainchild of servants, who were the first to embrace this form of movement. The music was generally played after returning home from a hard day at work. Dancers performed to music created with the use of everyday items that were commonly found in the backyard, including garbage cans and fences. In some parts of the Dominican Republic, the term 'bachata' actually means trash, while others view the term to suggest a celebration or party. Another theory regarding the history behind bachata dance and music is that it came from the Italian Ballata, a formally popular music that once thrived many centuries ago in Italy.
Throughout the years, bachata dance and music held close ties to the pan Latin- American style called bolero, which was also romantic in nature. Later, merengue and salsa served as an influence for bachata dance, which infused a faster pace and the use of various guitar styles. As a rule of thumb, male singers provide the lyrical accompaniment of the dance with early icons including Jose Manuel Calderon, Ramon Cordero, and Rafeal Encarnacion. Today, an electric guitar is used to supply dancers with music that is full of rhythm. Overall, the use of electric instruments are much easier to groove to than earlier styles.
Belltown Dance Studio
2521 4th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98125
ZUMBA
Every Monday night starting July, 13th
7:30pm-8:30pm, $15 drop-in $12 ea. if purchase a 10 session punch card.
*Soon additional Thurs. or Sat. that will be taught by another instructor as well.
What is Zumba?
Zumba® fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms, and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got Zumba®!
Belltown Dance Studio 2521 4th Ave. Seattle WA 98121
Our Afro-Brazilian instructor Pitta Santos is now bringing you Zumba starts tonight!!!
Every Monday night starting July, 27th
7:30pm-8:30pm,$12 when purchase a punch card, $15 drop-in..
*Soon additional Thurs. or Sat. that will be taught by another instructor as well.
What is Zumba?
Zumba® fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms, and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got Zumba!
