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This Week at SO: August 27, 2012

It’s the fourth week of classes, and you know what that means….
Time to
register
for the next cycle of classes!

Our FREE monthly Sundown Party will be taking place this Friday, August 31. Hosted by Country expert Kendall Pham, Stepping Out Studios brings you a roundup of performances from our newest instructors: Tango Maestro and Historian Anton Gazenbeek, Blackpool Rising Star Latin finalist Asta Sigvaldadottir, and Tanguera/Salsera Yaisuri Salamanca! As always, the party will feature FREE sangria and other refreshments, exhilarating performances, and open dancing for all! Invite your nondancing friends to come early at 8:30pm for our Open House Introductory Class, and get them involved in your favorite pastime. And don’t forget our referral bonus: if you were a Stepping Out student for the July cycle, you could receive a $20 credit for every new student you bring to Stepping Out who signs up for our classes or private lessons! Click here for our Facebook event page.

The third of a series of four Open International Latin Choreogaphy workshops with Werner Figar will be taking place this coming Friday, August 31, at 7:30. Call 646-742-9400 to enroll.

Below are the practices, workshops, and parties scheduled for this upcoming week at Stepping Out Studios. You can always view all of our classes, workshops, practices, and parties on our online scheduling and booking site.

Monday, July 30
  • 9:30pm – 11:00pm: West Coast Swing Practice Party (EVERY WEEK). Practice the latest West Coast Swing steps with all your Westie friends and family. This hosted dance Practice gives you an hour and a half of practice with one of our popular West Coast Swing instructors on hand to answer questions and play your favorite tunes.
Tuesday, July 31
  • 9:30pm – 11:00pm: International Standard & American Smooth Practice Party (EVERY WEEK). Practice your dances and improve your technique. Join us every Tuesday and Saturday for an hour or more of practice!
  • 9:30pm – 11:00pm: Argentine Tango Practica (EVERY WEEK). Practice all your Sacadas, Boleos, and Ochos at this fun hosted practice. Instructors are always on hand to help you through the rough spots.
Wednesday, August 1
  • 9:30pm – 12:45am: Hustle Jam Party, hosted by Billy Marti (EVERY WEEK). Hustle dancing until 12:45 am. DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman! This is the 4th week of the series and it’s our END OF SUMMER dance, featuring Lori Brizzi’s “Battle of the DJs” pre-party celebration. (Every 1st week of the series features a professional Hustle dance performance, plus complimentary food and wine; every second week features non-stop dancing; every third week features a guest DJ; and every 4th week of the series features a Raffle surprise and Jack ‘n’ Jill Contest for fab prizes! Admission: General) Public $10; $6 SO Members. Note: this Party does go till 12:45 am, but due to software limitations can not be listed as such in our online schedule. General public $10; Stepping Out Studios members $6.
Friday, August 3
  • 8:30pm – 9:30pm: FREE Introductory Group Class for Salsa and Swing (EVERY WEEK). This class will introduce you to the basics of Partner dancing. The goal is to introduce you to Stepping Out and give you a taste of what the group class learning experience is like. A few dance styles will be covered and an orientation to the space will be given. It’s fun, easy and highly recommended for those that want to start their dance learning experience on the “right” foot.
  • 9:30pm – 12:30am: FREE monthly Sundown Party. Hosted by Country expert Kendall Pham, Stepping Out Studios brings you a roundup of performances from our newest instructors: Tango Maestro and Historian Anton Gazenbeek, Blackpool Rising Star Latin finalist Asta Sigvaldadottir, and Tanguera/Salsera Yaisuri Salamanca! As always, the party will feature FREE sangria and other refreshments, exhilarating performances, and open dancing for all! Invite your nondancing friends to come early at 8:30pm for our Open House Introductory Class, and get them involved in your favorite pastime. And don’t forget our referral bonus: if you were a Stepping Out student for the July cycle, you could receive a $20 credit for every new student you bring to Stepping Out who signs up for our classes or private lessons – and your friend gets a $20 credit as well!
Saturday, August 4
  • 5:00pm – 6:00pm. International Standard & American Smooth Practice Party (EVERY WEEK). Practice your dances and improve your technique. Join us every Tuesday and Saturday for an hour of practice!
Sunday, August 5
  • 3:00pm – 6:00pm. “Tango y Té” Argentine Tango Practica (EVERY WEEK). Join Host Maria Jose Sosa in a relaxed atmosphere to practice your favorite Argentine Tango steps with the best music, on the best new dance floor!. Enjoy the popular tea table offering complimentary varieties of tea, cakes & pastries. All levels are welcome to this popular practice session! General public $11; Stepping Out Studios members $8.