DANCING WITH BRIDES - Calling all brides-to-be ... Grab your groom and dance your way to $10,000! Sat. May 16th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Join Brides Magazine & Stepping Out Studios for the first-ever instructional dance series where Stepping Out Studios will help you master your first dance together as husband and wife! One lucky couple will win a $10,000 Grand Prize towards their wedding and the chance to appear both on TV and in the pages of the magazine! (Finalists from NYC, Dallas, Chicago will go on to compete in the Grand Finale in October - tba.) Interactive all-day event; hands on instruction by Stepping Out Studios; experience the best in bridal from Brides partners and sponsors; swag bag for attendees (no purchase necessary; while supplies last). Location: Third Church of Christ Scientist, 583 Park Ave. @ E. 63rd St. To register and for more info., go to: Brides.com/dancingwithbrides. Space is limited, so grab your groom and sign up today!

STEPPING OUT STUDIOS IS NOMINATED IN TOP FIVE STUDIOS throughout THE COUNTRY! Stepping Out is very proud and honored to be nominated as the only Studio in the New York area! Joanna Zacharewicz & Jose DeCamps are in the top five ‘Favorite Professional Couple’ category; Joanna Zacharewicz in the top five ‘Favorite Professional Female Dancer’ category; Jose DeCamps in the top five ‘Favorite Professional Male Dancer’ category. The Prestige Awards held early round voting in 2008 for people’s favorites in the dancesport community around the country; the top 5 nominees were then identified for each category. Final voting takes place through May, 2009. Have a voice and vote! For ballot and more info., visit www.accessdance.com and click on the “teardrop” Prestige Awards banner/logo.

NEW – FREE INTRODUCTORY TO ARGENTINE TANGO CLASS! This Tues., April 28th, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, FREE Intro. to Argentine Tango class for new students! Every 1st Tuesday of the Cycle, invite your friends, family, colleagues. If they register for a course, you receive a $20 credit towards your next class cycle, and they receive a $10 discount. No partner or experience needed.

The next All Night Milonga is Sat., May 9th, 9:00 pm – 5:00 am! Host, “Queen of the Night” Sarah La Rocca presents a spectacular night of Tango dancing, performances, a class, wine, snacks, and special surprises. Guest DJ. Int. level Tango class from 9:00 – 10:00. Midnight Show! NEW … Beginner Class + Practica 9:00 – 11:00 pm! Led by Sergio Segura, this is a great way for new Tangueros to learn new skills and be able to manage a crowded dance floor in a safe and fun environment. Dancing from 9:00 pm – 5:00 am! This is a solely Tango event. Admission (all classes are incl. in regular admission): $10 for Stepping Out Students; $15 General Public.

The West Coast Swing Party & ABSOLUT DISCO is Fri., May 8th, 9:30 pm – 2:00 am! Co-Hosts Tybaldt Ulrich & Simone Assboeck present the once-a-month Dance Party! Three separate dance floors! .. . Featuring: DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spinning Classic Hustle and Salsa in the Grand Ballroom; DJ Tybaldt Ulrich spins West Coast Swing in Studios 1&2! Latin in Studio 4! Special Performances! Open Bar! FREE Buffet! All incl.! Admission: Stepping Out Students $10; Gotham Swing Club Members (with valid I.D.) & StrictlyWestie Members who pre- register on-line (www.strictlywestie.com) $12; General Public $15.

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, a show, and the popular $6 “Monday Night Mojito” and $5 Coronas all night! Mon. April 13th: Guest Artist Ray De La Paz, Lead Singer for “Spanish Harlem Orchestra;” 10:15 Samba Dance Performance by Danielle! DJs Henry Knowles & Nelson Torres spin the best Salsa, Latin, Disco, Hip-Hop, and “Old School” music! Live Music with Willy’s NYC Salsa Project! Save the date for Talia & Lee’s upcoming Rumba performance on April 27th! Taj: 48 W. 21st St., 212-620-3033. Admission: $6 ‘til 7:00 pm; $12 after 7:00 pm; Free admission with dinner reservation (dinner served ‘til 10:30 pm). www.tajlounge.com. Photos from past parties courtesy of www.JulesHelm.com - http://picasaweb.google.com/juleshelm/TAJ100807PhotosCourtesyOfWwwJulesHelmCom. For more photos and articles on Mondays at Taj, please visit ExploreDance.com’s site at http://www.exploredance.com/list.htm?s=author&sid=553.    

STRICTLY WESTIE PARTY @ Blarney Stone every Tuesday 7:30 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.  

HOT SALSA FRIDAYS AT IGUANA'S 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's VIP Lounge:  (Upper Level) 240 W. 54th St. & Broadway.  Stepping Out Studios is Hot Salsa Fridays exclusive sponsor. 

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.  

OUTdancing PRIDE CELEBRATION
Fri. 6/12/09 9:30 pm - 12:30 am

Featuring ....

. Incredible Dance Show
. FREE Beg. Swing & Salsa Crash Course 8:30 - 9:30 pm
. Guest DJ
. Tasty Snacks
. Great Music
. All Your Favorite Dance Styles

Admission:  Stepping Out Students $10; General Public $15

SUNDAY TANGO PRACTICA & TEA
Every Sunday 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Host and DJ: Maria Jose Sosa

April 5th:  DJ Lung-Kuei; Andrea serving Tea

Join Host & DJ Maria Jose in a relaxed atmosphere to practice your
Tango steps while warming up with complimentary tea & snacks!

Admission:
General Public: $9
Stepping Out Students (with valid I.D.): $5

NEW CLASS ... INT. SALSA CLASS (ON 2)
Sundays 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Int. Salsa Class (on 2) on Sundays from 4:00 - 5:00 with Nicholas Messina!

STRICTLY TUESDAY WEST COAST
SWING PARTY @ BLARNEY STONE
Every Tues. 7:30 pm - 12:00 am

SO students who pre-register for the Strictly Westie dance party
on-line at www.strictlywestie.com (use SO's control code "SO May"), will receive a discounted admission of $10; $12 at the door
(Free Admission with Dinner)

Blarney Stone: 410 Eighth Avenue Between 30th and 31st Streets, 2nd Floor
Phone (212) 594-5100

For more info. visit www.strictlywestie.com

WEST COAST WITH GOTHAM SOUL
HOSTED BY GOTHAM SWING CLUB
1st Saturday of Every Month 9:00 pm - 12:30 am

Club 412
412 8th Ave. (betw. 30th & 31st Sts.) 4th Fl.

. Lesson 8:00 pm (incl. with price of admission)
. Rotating DJ and Instructor each month

Admission: SO Students special discount - $12; General Public $15;
Gotham Swing Members: $10; Full-Time Students, Studio VIP Members,
Strictly Westie Pre-Registrants $12.

For more info. visit www.gothamswingclub.org

SATURDAY AFTERNOON MILONGA
AT LA NACIONAL
Every Sat. Afternoon 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Host: Coco Arregui

. Tango Dancing afternoon through evening
. Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon & Orange; & Cookies

Admission: afterfoon $8; $15 afternoon through evening

La Nacional: 239 W. 14th St. betw. 6th & 7th Aves.

Contact: 917-385-9698

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