This Week at SO: October 22, 2012
It’s the fourth week of classes, and you know what that means….
Time to register for the next cycle of classes!
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, October 26. Get ready for some ghoulish delights as International Latin instructors and newlyweds Werner and Shimkiri Figar play host to our monthly Sundown Party, where you’ll BOOgie all night, absolutely FREE! Featuring haunting performances, and, as always, mixed ballroom dancing, salsa, swing, and tango dancing, as well as complimentary sangria and other refreshments.
Don’t forget our FREE Introductory Group Class at 8:30, where you can bring your friends to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballroom dancing and our studio. And don’t forget our Referral Bonus Program: for Stepping Out students enrolled in the August cycle of classes, if you bring a friend who is new to the studio and they sign up for group courses or private lessons, BOTH of you receive a $20 credit! Click here for our Facebook event page.
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, October 22
- 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, October 23
- 9:30pm – 10:30pm: 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 – 10:30pm: 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, October 24
- 9:30pm – 12:45am: Hustle Jam Party, hosted by Billy Marti (EVERY WEEK). Hustle dancing until 12:45 am. DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman! 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! 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.
Thursday, October 25
- 9:30pm – 12:00am: La Milonga de los Amigos, hosted by Anton Gazenbeek, Adriana Salgado, Yaisuri Salamanca, and Sarah La Rocca. Part practica, part milonga, featuring an open dance floor for dancing and practice, and welcoming tangueros of all levels and styles! All of the instructors/hosts are available for dancing, questions and advice from 9:30-10:30. It’s an especially great opportunity for advanced beginners and intermediate dancers to improve their technique, floor craft, and etiquette. Take advantage of the opportunity to dance for a full hour with professional instructors. For advanced dancers or couples, it’s a great big space for practice. All are welcome! General public $10, currently registered Stepping Out Studios students $6.
Friday, October 26
- 7:30pm – 8:30pm: Open Choreography and Latin Technique workshop (2nd of 2 sessions). Advanced international Latin choreography taught by three time Austrian Champion, Werner Figar. $24 drop in.
- 8:30pm – 9:30pm: FREE Introductory Group Class for Salsa, Swing, and Argentine Tango (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 – 11:00pm: Salsa Practice Party (EVERY WEEK).
Saturday, October 27
- 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, October 28
- 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.
