JUNE 29TH - JULY 5TH
STEPPING OUT WISHES YOU A GREAT 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!
FILLED WITH LOTS OF BEACH-TIME, BARBECUES, BACKYARD PICNICING, FIREWORKS, & DANCING!
NEWSFLASH ..... STEPPING OUT STUDIOS NOMINATED TOP 5 STUDIOS IN THE COUNTRY!! - The top 5 nominees were officially announced by the Prestige Awards. Proudly, Stepping Out Studios is in the top 5 in America and the only Studio in the New York area! Moreover, Joanna Zacharewicz & Jose DeCamps are nominated for Favorite Professional Couple; Joanna Zacharewicz for Favorite Professional Female Dancer; Jose DeCamps for Favorite Professional Male Dancer. For more on the Prestige Awards, please visit www.accessdance.com and click on the teardrop Prestige Awards banner/logo.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE - Secure, on-line registration for group courses is now accessible for your ease and convenience! To register for your next cycle of group courses in May, go to www.steppingoutstudios.com/scheduleofclasses or www.steppingoutstudios.com/programs&rates/groupclasses and click on the link that says May - August, 2009 REGISTER NOW! July classes begin Mon., July 6th.
2-WEEK SUMMER SESSION (JUNE 22ND - JULY 5TH) - This is the 1st week of our exciting, annual 2-Week Summer Session is coming up ... Don't miss a beat in your dancing! The schedule is posted on-line (under Schedule of Classes) and is available in print at the Reception Area. To register on-line, pls. click on the tab "Workshops." It's short, but oh so sweet!!
FREE 15-MINUTE PRIVATE LESSONS - For Stepping Out Students .... if you've always wondered what that one-on-one, personalized experience of a private lesson would be like, now's your chance to find out! If you are a registered student, and have never taken private lessons before or have not taken any since Jan. 1st, 2009, Stepping Out invites you to dip your toe in the water. From a list at the Front Desk, you may select the teacher and style of dance of your choice at a date and time at your convenience! The Studio will then contact you. Deadline is this Fri., July 3rd.
SPECIAL STEPPING OUT STUDENT PROMOTION …. Refer a new friend! When your referral registers, they will receive a $10 discount while you receive a $20 credit! (You must have been a student for at least one month prior to the referral in order to take advantage of this promotion.)
NEWLY REDONE FLOORS - Santas elves visited Stepping Out over the Winter holidays and redid all our floors for your dancing pleasure! They are beautiful and a delight to dance on!
GIFT CERTIFICATES - Give something fun, healthy, and affordable for any occasion ... Gift Certificates are available in any denomination!
STEPPING OUT WELCOMES LIANA CHURILOVA TO ITS TEACHING STAFF - Stepping Out is thrilled to welcome professional instructor, performer, and champion competitor, Liana Churilova, to its teaching staff. Liana is a top-ranked professional American Rhythm dancer in the U.S. with her partner, Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine, as well as a former International Latin Junior Champion, having won championships all over the world . For more on Liana, pls. visit the Stepping Out website under Studio/Staff/Bios. Liana is available for private lessons.
TAJ - Join hostess, Talia Castro-Pozo, at the hot Latin Club, Taj, on Monday evenings, from 7:00 pm - 1:00 am, for a spicy night of dancing, show, and the popular $6 “Monday Night Moji to”and $5 Coronas all night! Special Guest Artists and Performances! DJs Henry Knowles & Nelson Torres spin the best Salsa, Latin, Disco, Hip-Hop, and “Old School” music! Live Music with Willys NYC Salsa Project! Taj: 48 W. 21st St. www.tajlounge.com. Admission: $6 until 7:00 pm; $12 after 7:00 pm; free admission with dinner reservation (dinner served until 10:30 pm) 212-620-3033. .
OLIVER KOLKER & SILVINA VALZ WORKSHOPS & MONDAY NIGHT GUIDED PRACTICA - The Practica is on Summer hiatus and will resume Mon., Sept. 14th. Double your pleasure with Tango masters Oliver Kolker & Silvina Valz - Monday Night Guided Practica - Mondays 9:30 pm - 12:30 am in the Grand Ballroom .... Guided Practica with Oliver & Silvina. Guest DJ. Guided Practica (incl. lesson) ... Stepping Out Students $9 (with valid I.D.); General Public $12. Oliver is also available for private lessons.
STEPPING OUT FEATURED ON NBC’S “FIRST LOOK” TELEVISION SHOW – If you missed Stepping Out on the hip, new TV show “First Look” which aired Sat., June 6th, on NBC, you can still catch it on-line on lxtv at http://lxtv.com/search/?search=stepping+out+studios&cid=2.
STEPPING OUT ON NBC TV’S “THE TODAY SHOW - Talia Castro-Pozo & partner Lee Bradley, Ernesto Palma, & Hernan Lucero, were featured on NBC TV's "The Today Show" this past Tues., June 16th. Talia & Lee performed a hot Salsa and Ernesto & Hernan danced with co-hosts Hoda Kotb & Danielle Staub. The Salsa segment was part of “We the People” celebrating Hispanics in America. You can view the steamy segment on-line at http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/31387361#31387361.
STRICTLY WESTIE PARTY @ CONNELLYS every Tuesday 6:00 pm – 12:00 am. Stepping Out students who attend the StrictlyWestie dance party will receive a discounted admission of $10 if they register on-line at www.strictlywestie.com. For more info. visit www.strictlywestie.com.
HUSTLE JAM - Host, Simone Assboeck, presents “And One, Two, Three” months of Hustle Happennings, Wednesdays, 9:30 pm – 12:45 am, at Hustle Jam! Every week features a special promotion. Wed. July 8th: "Dancers Request Hour:" 60 minutes of your favorite songs! DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spins the tunes! Current SO Students: $5; General Public: $9.
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY - Fri., July 3rd, 9:30 pm – 12:30 am. Join us on the dance floor for a fun evening of dance and 4th of July eve treats! Mixed music and all your favorite dance styles in the Grand Ballroom with DJ Abraham Herrera; separate Latin Room with DJ Janet Herrera. Admission: Stepping Out Students Free (if you are registered for the 2-Week Summer Session or July); College & H.S. Students $6; USA Dance Members & Gotham Swing Club Members $10; General Public $12.
HOT SALSA FRIDAYS AT IGUANA VIP LOUNGE - Hosts Talia Castro-Pozo & Mike Pena present .... Live Music by Latin Vibe + Special Dance Performance. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Free Beg. Salsa Lesson at 7:00 pm. Show at midnight. $5 Coronas; $7 Mojitos; $8 Cosmos all night! Ladies and Gents wearing jackets free before 7:00 pm. Iguana VIP Lounge: (Upper Level) 240 W. 54th St. & Broadway. Stepping Out Studios is Hot Salsa Fridays exclusive sponsor. On July 10th, catch The Stepping Out Student International Dance Company!
STEPPING OUT FEATURED ON NBC’S “FIRST LOOK” TELEVISION SHOW - If you weren't able to catch Stepping Out on the hip, new TV show “First Look” which aired this past Sat., June 6th, on NBC Channel 4, you can still catch the show on-line on lxtv at
http://lxtv.com/search/?search=stepping+out+studios&cid=2
BELLY DANCING CLASS - Every Sat. 6:00 - 7:00 pm @ Stepping Out Studios taught by Belly Dancing master teacher and performer Valerie Levine. Price: $15 per Class.
SUNDAY TANGO PRACTICA & TEA - Every Sun., 3:00 - 6:00 pm, join Host & DJ Maria Jose Sosa in a relaxed atmosphere to practice your Tango steps while cooling down from the Summer heat with complimentary iced tea & snacks! Admission: Stepping Out Students $5; General Public $9.
RAFFLE/FUNDRAISER .... Great Prizes - Win Classes @ Stepping Out; CDs from JustSalsa.com! Fundraiser to help send the Student Salsa Company to Puerto Rico to compete at the International Puerto Rico Salsa Congress in Summer 2009! Just $5 grants you entry into the raffle!! Business Cards & $5 may be given at the Front Desk. Thank you for your support.
CONGRATS. TO SIMONE ASSBOECK WHO WAS CAST IN THE PILOT EPISODE OF THE UPCOMING HBO SERIES “BOARDWALK EMPIRE” being produced Martin Scorsese & Mark Wahlberg & directed by Martin Scorsese - The series chronicles the politics and corruption of Atlantic city from its birth as a quiet seaside health resort through the notorious backroom politics and power struggles. Stay tuned for announcement of the debut date!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL COMPETING AT THE MANHATTAN DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS - the New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn, NY, July 1st – 7th. C ome cheer on and support all your Stepping Out friends & competitors …. Professional, Pro-Am, & Am-Am! For more info. check out the Comp. board in the reception area at the Studio or visit www.manhattandancesport.com.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EMMANUEL PIERRE-ANTOINE & LIANA CHURILOVA WHO WON 2ND PLACE IN PROFESSIONAL OPEN AMER. RHYTHM AT THE MILLENNIUM 2000 DANCESPORT, St. Petersburg, FL, June 23rd - 28th.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO COMPETED AT THE NEW JERSEY SUMMER SIZZLER - West Orange, NJ, June 13th - 14th.
Am-Am
Justin Guerber & Toshi Odaira
Semi-Finals Pre-Championship S/C/R/J
Olegik Tretiakoff & Valeriya Kogut
2nd Place Silver S/J
3rd Places Silver C/R, Gold W/Q/F/T
CONGRATULATIONS TO EMMANUEL PIERRE-ANTOINE & LIANA CHURILOVA WHO WON 2ND PLACE IN PROFESSIONAL OPEN AMER. RHYTHM AT THE SAN DIEGO DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS - San Diego, CA, June 11th - 14th.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TETYANA BILYCH & DONATAS NACAJUS WHO COMPETED AT THE 2009 BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL - The Blackpool Dance Festival is the most prestigious Ballroom & Latin dance festival/competition in the world. Tetyana & Donatas made the 2nd Round out of 450 couples who competed in Professional International Standard, Blackpool, England, May 21st - May 29th.
CHRISTIAN BAERENS DANCING IN A NEW DANCE SHOW - BALLROOM WITH A TWIST - The new dance show featuring Christian Baerens debuted to rave reviews in Palms Springs, CA, two weeks ago. Choreographed by Louis Van Amstel (from Dancing With the Stars), the show is hosted by Barbara Eden & Mario Lopez. The word is that it is hot hot hot!!! Stay tuned for East Coast Tour dates.
CONGRATULATIONS, KUDOS, AND THANKS TO ALL WHO PERFORMED AT THE 2009 ANNUAL STUDENT SHOWCASE - Everyone looked great, danced beautifully, and put on a fantastic, very special show! Stay tuned for the HD Video.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO COMPETED AT DISCO AMERICA - King of Prussia, PA, June 26th – 28th! Professional Stepping Out instructors, performers, & competitors included 9-Time World Hustle Champions Lori Ann Greenhouse & Kelvin Roche; world renowned dancer Billy Marti; & Swing Champion and 2008 World Hustle Champion Tybaldt Ulrich. Stay tuned for results.
