DANCE BUDDIES NEWS UPDATES  6-14-11
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Hi Dance Buds, 
 
* The Friday night Blues & Soul dances at Glen Echo have been discountinued as of June 1st.
 
*"New student" Spring/Summer 2011 discount lesson packages now available: (See below under privates)
 
See you on the wood!
Your Dance Bud,
Ken

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 What's Up Weekend Highlights

* Friday, June 16th LIVE MUSIC DANCE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Swingin' the Blues at Glen Echo Park's   Bumper Car Pavilion
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md.
8 - 9 pm Lessons West Coast Swing with Ken Roesel or a Slow Blues lesson with Mike and Donna 
9 pm - 12midnight Dance - w/Terence McArdle and Jumpin Tonight band. The social dancing of our Swingin' the Blues will have about
45% Slow Blues tunes, 45% Slow Blues Swing music and 10% High Energy Blues Swing music.
Price $15 admission includes lesson & dance.
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership 
Contact: Donna Barker dbarker@glenechopark.org or DanceDC.com

Most Fridays * WCS at Cherryhill Park w/Dave Moldover (varied schedule. Consult website for dates and lessons) http://www.DanceJamDC.com/

Most Fridays * C/W, W/C Swing & Hustle Dance Mixer at the PSDC/American Legion in Vienna, VA w/ the PSDC Crew of Jim, Peggy, Dale and Anita http://www.potomacswing.com/  (varied schedule. Consult website for dates and lessons)

3rd Saturdays - Lemery Rollins and friends  “Virginia is for Swingers” late night dance party at Dance Factory. dance. DANCE 11:00pm till ???? at least 4am). Drinks and snacks, 3,000 dance floor,  954 N. Monroe St. Arlington, VA $8pp or $3pp if you attend the regular 3rd Saturday Ballroom dance prior. info  contact Lemery Rollins at 240-888-0198 e-mail bllrmgr1989@yahoo.com

3rd Saturdays - Dance for Everyone at Colvin Run with Ed Cottrell & Gail Crum. DJ variety of contemporary and classic music for West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Hustle, Shag, Latin, 2step, Waltz & more plus requests. lesson 7-8pm, dancing 8 to midnight. $12 cover charge includes lessons, dancing and snacks. 703.435.5620 www.colvinrun.org

 

 *See Recommended regular venues section"below" for non-listed regular Weekend and Weekday dance venues for WCS, Hand Dance, Blues, Hustle, C/W and more in the D.C. & Baltimore area.
 
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REGIONAL DANCE EVENTS THAT FEATURE > West Coast Swing

 August 4-6, 2011 SWING FLING at Dulles Hyatt All New 20th Anniversary. New Venue, New Staff, Lots more good times and great dancing. WCS, Hustle & Hand Dance

 All New "VSO" November 2011. West Coast, Lindy, Shag, Blues, Oldies & Hand Dancing! http://www.dancejamproductions.com/

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KEN'S GROUP CLASSES, SPECIAL WORKSHOPS & PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

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MONDAYS - Private Lessons WCS & C/W Dance Champion and Coach Ken Roesel in WCS, Hustle, C/W & Salsa. Levels Beginner to Advanced Patterns, Lead & Follow Concepts and Styling taught at

Mornings & Afternoons at >>>>>>>>

* Gary Gekhman's Studio in Falls Church/Annadale., Va.

* DuShor Dance Studio in Bethesda, Md

Evenings @ That's Dancing Dance Studio 8610 Washington Blvd. Suite 203, Jessup, MD 20794 (301) 776-0085 or (410) 792-0091 contact Ken for available times. Rates posted below.

 

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TUESDAYS

Private Lessons WCS & C/W Dance Champion and Coach Ken Roesel in WCS, Hustle, C/W & Salsa. Levels Beginner to Advanced Patterns, Lead & Follow Concepts and Styling

 (Mornings and Afternoons ) at >>>>>>>>

* Gary Gekhman's Studio in Falls Church/Annadale., Va.

* DuShor Dance Studio in Bethesda, Md

( Evenings) @ Gary Gekhman's Studio (formerly Hutch's Studio) in Falls Church/Annadale., Va.

 contact Ken for available times. Rates posted below.

 

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* Wednesday Nights

2-Step, Waltz & W/C Swing Group Classes @ Glen Echo

Country 2-Step and Waltz Lessons - Beginner/Intermediate

w/ Country Champion Ken Roesel  
at Glen Echo Park's  Bumper Car Pavilion or North Arcade @  7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md.  WEBSITE
  ****** No partner necessary monthly classes are as follow *******

4 weeks alternating series on Wednesdays @ 6:15pm 

*2-Step - July 6th
*Country Waltz - June 1st, Aug. 3rd    
Lesson room: Bumper Car Pavilion
More Info > website
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PRICING $40pp for each 4 week series plus a $12pp registration fee for up to 3 series * $15pp Drop in per class
Registration at the door or online at
www.GlenEchoPark.org
Please allow 10 mins before class to register at the door.
These classes are in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture Inc.,the National Park Service and Montgomery Co.,Md 
 
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*West Coast Swing Lessons
w/ W/C Swing Champion Ken Roesel  
at Glen Echo Park's  Bumper Car Pavilion or North Arcade @  7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md.  WEBSITE
  ****** No partner necessary monthly classes are as follow *******
Beginner and Intermediate W/C Swing

4 weeks series on Wednesdays

DATES: June 1st, July 6th & Aug. 3rd    
Location: BUMPER CAR PAVILION
7:15-815pm W/C Swing Beginner - This class will cover the five major 6 count pattern structures of WCS. 
8:15-9:15pm W/C Swing  Intermediate  - In this class we will build your repertoire of moves and foot work and introduce you higher level dance techniques.
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NOTE: *New intermediate material each Novice and Intermediate series
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PRICING $40pp for each 4 week series plus a $12pp registration fee for up to 2 series * $15pp Drop in per class
Registration at the door or online at
www.GlenEchoPark.org
More INFO
Please allow 10 mins before class to register at the door.
These classes are in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture Inc.,the National Park Service and Montgomery Co.,Md.

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THURSDAYS - Private Lessons WCS & C/W Dance Champion and Coach Ken Roesel in WCS, Hustle, C/W & Salsa. Levels Beginner to Advanced Patterns, Lead & Follow Concepts and Styling taught at

(Mornings ) at>>>>>>>>

* Gary Gekhman's Studio in Falls Church/Annadale., Va.

* DuShor Dance Studio in Bethesda, Md

(Afternoon & Evenings) @ That's Dancing Dance Studio 8610 Washington Blvd. Suite 203, Jessup, MD 20794 (301) 776-0085 or (410) 792-0091 contact Ken for available times. Rates posted below.

 

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY (Mornings and Afternoon)

Private Lessons WCS & C/W Dance Champion and Coach Ken Roesel in WCS, Hustle, C/W & Salsa. Levels Beginner to Advanced Patterns, Lead & Follow Concepts and Styling taught at

* Gary Gekhman's Studio in Falls Church/Annadale., Va.

* DuShor Dance Studio in Bethesda, Md

contact Ken for available times. Rates posted below.

 

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*PRIVATE INSTRUCTION and PRO/AM DANCE PROGRAMS >>>>>

Struggling with your dancing? Want to develop faster? Prefer one on one coaching? Want to compete? Like to perform? Consider individual or couples coaching sessions with one of Mid-Atlantic's best.
*** National West Coast Swing & Country Western Champion/Instructor Ken Roesel is available for single private, couples and semi-private groups (3-6 persons) for dance coaching/instruction and choreography in the Washington, D.C. area Mondays-Saturdays. For information on available times contact Ken at 703 282 4187 or email at DanceBuddies@starpower.net

Want to do a Pro/Am?...What's a Pro/Am you ask? A Pro/Am competition is when an amateur dancer/student teams up with a professional dancer/instructor to compete against like partnerships at various skill levels (Newcomer to Advanced). These competitions can be of 2 general types. 1) "non-choreographed" Social Style Lead and Follow competitions; frequently, called Strictly or Just Dance divisions or  2) choreographed Solo Spotlight Showcase routine performances. Strictly divisions usually dance to randomly drawn music . Where as, Solo Spotlight divisions are dancing to music of your choice. Sound interesting ?  contact Ken Roesel  for more details

 

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DANCE LESSON RATES "New student" Spring/Summer 2011 discount lesson packages now available: Here's your chance to invest in your dancing with one of the Mid-Atlantic's best social dance instructors Ken Roesel. Ken is a social dance "master" instructor and dance champion, specializing in West Coast Swing. Plus, Hustle, 2-Step, Waltz, Cha Cha, Night Club 2, Slow Blues, East Coast Swing and Salsa social dancing. If you're wanting to take your dancing to the next level or higher, Ken can get you there. Limited time offer for new student dance lesson packages and single lesson purchases. Act today!
 ***Standard rates are as follows > New Student discount..... take $10 off per lesson.
1 lesson (55min) $75per single or couple (New student -$10 onetime discount = $65)
5 lesson pkg- $350 ($70 per) Entire lesson block must be paid for at the time of purchase (New Student -$50 = $300)
10 lesson pkg $650 ($65per) Entire lesson block must be paid for at the time of purchase (New Student -$100 = $550)
$40 per half lesson (25mins) available at Gary's Studio only. (New Student -$5 = $35)
* Prices include all fees, taxes and anyother miscellaneous costs.
For more information about ON and OFF site group or private instruction and gift certificates, contact Ken Roesel at 703 282 4187 or e-mail at DanceBuddies@starpower.net  Website http://www.dancebuddies.com
 

*Need a Professional DJ or MC for that house party or other special event coming up ?

Hire yourself a professionally trained, service oriented DJ with over 25 years of highly rated wedding, anniversary, corporate function and Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience, DJing for dancer and non-dancer mixed crowds of all ages and musical tastes. Plus, professional MC director that is backed up by a professional sound and light show. For more information on rates, services and availability contact Ken Roesel at 703 282 4187 or e-mail at DanceBuddies@starpower.net   Website http://www.dancebuddies.com

BLUES HARMONICA PRIVATES (Beginner to Intermediate/Adv.): It's Blues time! Whether you're playing Delta or Chicago style, the Blues is good for the soul. We will study basic structures, develop playing techniques and learn how to blend the playing of the Blues Harp (a.k.a. Mississippi Sax) into the music of the Blues. You will need to start with a standard key of "C" 10 hole diatonic harmonica ( Horner, Lee Osker, etc.). More info: e-mail Ken @ dancebuddies@starpower.net.

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 Recommended regular venues section......

Regular weekend and weekday dance venues for WCS, Hand Dance, Blues, Hustle, C/W and more in the D.C. & Baltimore that offer dancing and/or group lessons.

 

Monday>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

*WCS on Monday's at Umberto's in Potomac, Md  http://www.dancewithdebbie.com/

Tuesdays >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

* WC Swing Night in  Bethesda Md.- The Boogie in Bethesda  240-398- 8429  http://dcswingdance.com/

* Dance for Everyone at Colvin Run with Ed Cottrell & Gail Crum. DJ variety of contemporary and classic music for West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Hustle, Shag, Latin, 2step, Waltz & more plus requests. lesson 7-8pm, dancing 8 to midnight. $12 cover charge includes lessons, dancing and snacks. 703.435.5620 www.colvinrun.org

Wednesdays >>>>>>>>>>>>

C/W, WCS & Hustle partner dancing  in College Park, Md. @ Cherryhill  w/Dean & Dawn Garrish  http://www.deananddawn.com/  

Thursdays >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

* Slow Blues and Slow Swing Dancing at Glen Echo Park, Md.  http://www.capitalblues.org/ 

* WCS in Rockville Md at the Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club http://www.Dance911.com 

 * WCS Group lessons only - West Coast Swing series with Lara Deni and David at Deni Danzco studio,3408 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 . 8:00 - 8:45pm-WCS l-Beginner/Novice and 8;45 - 9:30pm-WCS ll-Intermediate. Price: 4 Week Series $54 one class  or $102 Both Classes.RSVP NOW: Lara #703-795-6446 www.denidanzco.com denidanzco@gmail.com *Head over to Clydes of Tysons with us after lessons for our Dance Party. 

* Thursday at Clydes for the C2Cswing Dance Social

Where: Clydes of Tysons

Corner, 8332 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182; Time: 9-11pm;

Cost:

FREE, FREE, FREE!!!
Come on out to Dance and Socialize with us.  Jeralynn Brooks will DJ and start the party out while Lara & David are teaching at Deni Danzco. Lara will DJ from 10pm till close. Great mix of blues and contemporary music to suit everyones style.  This is a wonderful spot to mingle, dance and have fun!  The bar and restaurant will be open for you to purchase drinks or food as well.  See you there!  

Fridays >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Most Fridays * WCS at Cherryhill Park w/Dave Moldover (varied schedule. Consult website for dates and lessons) http://www.DanceJamDC.com/

Most Fridays * C/W, W/C Swing & Hustle Dance Mixer at the PSDC/American Legion in Vienna, VA w/ the PSDC Crew of Jim, Peggy, Dale and Anita http://www.potomacswing.com/  (varied schedule. Consult website for dates and lessons)

Saturdays >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Most Saturdays - (Consult website for dates and lessons) Saturday Night Fever Hustle Dance Party at Rendezvous 8-9pm - Int Hustle with Joyce Szili (front room) 8-9pm - Beg Hustle (back room) 9-12mid - Dance party DJ - Joyce Szili Music Mix - Mostly Hustle with some WCS, Latin, NC2 Step and any other requests you may have! $15 Lesson and Dance $12 Dance only DIRECTIONS  www.Justhustle.com  

1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays - Ballroom, Swing and Country w/Ken Roesel at the - Davidsonville Dance Club  located at Ford Hall, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Davidsonville, MD., 7:00pm Lesson of the month Beg/ Novice/Int.(consult Club website for dance of the month), 8:00pm-11:30pm Dance Mixer (Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country and Hustle mix) $6 Members, $8 Non-Members.

1st Saturdays - C2C DANCE (Coast to Coast Swingin’- formerly SOS Dance) with Lara Deni, David Herrin & Jeralynn Brooks at Regan Dance Center, Landmark Mall,5801 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304; 2nd Floor Covered Parking level down from Macy’s entrance. 8:00pm: Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson. 9pm-12am: West Coast Swing/California Mix Dance Party. $12 includes Lesson, Dance Party and Snacks. floating hardwood floor, air-conditioning, mix of West Coast Swing music with Cha Cha, 2 Step, Nite Club 2 and Waltz. Requests welcomed! Lara # 703-795-6446 www.denidanzco.com (varied schedule //consult website).

2nd Saturdays - Country, Swing and Hustle Dancing at Dance Factory in Arlington VA with Mal & Linda Zerden. Beginner class at 8:30 p.m. Dancing 9 to 12. $12 includes lesson, dance. Munchies and soft drinks. Music mix: 2-step, waltz, west coast swing, cha, east coast swing, hustle, and nightclub. Smoke-free, alcohol-free, huge wooden dance floor. 703-560-4724

3rd Saturdays - Lemery Rollins and friends  “Virginia is for Swingers” late night dance party at Dance Factory. dance. DANCE 11:00pm till ???? at least 4am). Drinks and snacks, 3,000 dance floor,  954 N. Monroe St. Arlington, VA $8pp or $3pp if you attend the regular 3rd Saturday Ballroom dance prior. info  contact Lemery Rollins at 240-888-0198 e-mail bllrmgr1989@yahoo.com

3rd Saturdays - Dance for Everyone at Colvin Run with Ed Cottrell & Gail Crum. DJ variety of contemporary and classic music for West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Hustle, Shag, Latin, 2step, Waltz & more plus requests. lesson 7-8pm, dancing 8 to midnight. $12 cover charge includes lessons, dancing and snacks. 703.435.5620 www.colvinrun.org

4th Saturdays - West Coast Swing Workshop and Dance at the Colvin Run Dance Hall in Great Falls, VA. . Pre-dance workshop 7:45-8:30 included with the evening dance party with the Dance Jam Productions crew. (Consult website for dates and lessons) http://www.DanceJamDC.com/

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 * Bangkok Blues, Falls Church, Va. Live Blues dancing every Sunday. No cover charge. W/C Swing, East Coast Swing & Slow Blues dancing. Small floor but great fun! http://www.bangkokblues.com/

* WCS Lessons & Dance @ Promenade in south side Baltimore area. http://www.DanceJamDC.com/    

Recommended links for Blues, Soul and R&B dancing in the D.M.V. area.

http://www.capitalblues.org/ Capital Blues (Slow Blues and Slow Swing Dancing)

http://smoothnez.com/ Smooth n Easy (Hand Dancing)

http://www.nationalhanddanceassociation.org/   Nat. Hand Dance Assoc. (Hand Dancing)

http://www.dchanddanceclub.com  DC Hand Dance Club (Hand Dancing)

http://www.nvshag.org/ Northern Va. Shag Club (Carolina Shag)

http://www.DanceJamDC.com/ Dance Jam Productions(W/CoastSwing, Hand Dance, C. Shag, Hustle &  more )

http://chileswing.com/ Chile Swing (Lindy & Slow Blues)

http://wsdc.org/ Washington Swing Dance Committee (East Coast Swing)

 

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