DANCE BUDDIES NEWS UPDATES  7- 27- 10
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Hi Dance Buds,
 
 
Frank G. has some important business to attend to this Tuesday..soooooo.....Ken Roesel will be the Head Master at the Boogie in Bethesda this week!
This Tuesday>>>>>>Instructor /DJ Spotlight at the Boogie in Bethesda w/ KEN ROESEL teaching the West Coast Swing lessons @ 730pm Novice/Intermediate Pattern, Footwork & Technique and 820pm Intermediate/Advance Pattern, Footwork & Technique...... Lara Deni will be developing our new dancers in the side studio room with a WC Swing Basics lesson at 730pm and a WCS Beyond Basics at 820pm.  Then Ken will be pumping the party as he plays the area's best Westie tunes from 9pm to 11:30pm. See you on the wood!
Women’s Club of Bethesda - Home of  Boogie in Bethesda
5500 Sonoma Road. Bethesda, Md
From 495, exit on old georgetown rd going south towards downtown Bethesda. It's on your right at the corner of Sonoma Rd and Old Georgetown Road.
From 270 going south, take the spur north towards Baltimore and exit onto Old Georgetown Road, going south. It's on your right at the intersection with Sonoma Rd.
http://dcswingdance.com/
 
See you on the wood!
Your Dance Bud,
Ken
 
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What's Up Weekend Highlights
 

July 31st Saturday - West Coast Swing at Dance Factory 954 N. Monroe St. Arlington, VA with Justin, Lemery and Shoshi Lesson 7 to 8 on the whip and its importance to the dance. Pro and amateur demo, J&J's, food & refreshments. $15 for the whole night and $8 for late night dancing. 3,000 sq. feet of dance floor, tunes, free stuff, good friends and dancing till you drop. Info - call Justin 305-281-0744 or email for info.

See "below" for "Recommended" regular Weekend and Weekday venues for WCS, Hustle or C/W dance nights in the D.C./Baltimore area" for additional dance nights.
 
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KEN'S GROUP CLASSES, SPECIAL WORKSHOPS & PRIVATE INSTRUCTION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

 
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*Monday Nights Group Country Waltz & 2-Step Lessons w/ Country & 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 *******
 
Country Contemporary Waltz, Beginner
Section 3 : Ken Roesel - Start: Mon, July 12 at 7:15PM
More Info > website
 
Country 2-Step, Beginner
Section 3 : Ken Roesel - Start: Mon, July 12 at 8:20PM
More Info > website
 
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Country Contemporary Waltz, Intermediate
Section 3 : Ken Roesel - Start: Mon, August 9 at 7:15PM
More Info > website
 
Country 2-Step, Intermediate
Section 3 : Ken Roesel - Start: Mon, August 9 at 8:20PM
More Info > website
 
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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
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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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 (formerly Hutch'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 Group  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.
****** No partner necessary monthly classes are as follow *******
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Beginner 1 and Intermediate 1
DATES:
Section 3 : Ken Roesel - Start: Wed, July 7 at 7:15PM (Bumper Car Pavilion)
7:15-815pm W/C Swing Beginner 1- This class will cover the five major 6 count pattern structures of WCS. 
8:15-9:15pm W/C Swing  Intermediate 1 - In this class we will build your repertoire of moves and foot work and introduce you higher level dance techniques.
 
Beg. 2/Novice and Intermediate 2
DATES:
Section 3 : Ken Roesel - Start: Wed, August 4 at 7:15PM (Bumper Car Pavilion)
7:15-815pm W/C Beg 2./Novice - This class is a continuation of Beg.1 Here you will learn additional 6-beat movements of WCS and be introduced to 8 beat movements know as Whips.       
8:15-9:15pm W/C Swing  Intermediate 2 - Bigger and better stuff ! Cool  footwork, Leverage Patterns amd more!
class will cover the five major 6 count pattern structures of WCS and focus on footwork, lead and following technique, connections, etc...... with a heavy emphasis on fun
NOTE: *New intermediate material each Novice and Intermediate series
INFO-INFO-INFO-INFO-INFO-INFO-INFO-INFO-INFO-INFO-INFO-INFO
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 (formerly Hutch'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 (formerly Hutch'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. 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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**Give the gift of dance! 

Looking for a gift idea??????? Dancing has never been more popular than it is today ! Dancing improves balance, coordination, and physical awareness. It helps to improve your other sport activities such as golf , skiing, horseback riding, etc. Plus, it expands your social and romantic horizons while providing you with exercise!

Want to help someone's dancing along? A gift certificate for some private lessons could be just the thing for them !

 

DANCE LESSON RATES
***Standard rates are as follows >

1 lesson (55min) $75per single or couple

5 lesson block - $350 ($70 per) Entire lesson block must be paid for at the time of purchase

10 lesson block $650 ( $65per) Entire lesson block must be paid for at the time of purchase

$40 per half lesson ( 25mins) available at Gary's Studio only.

For more information about ON and OFF site group or private instruction and gift certificates in West Coast Swing, Hustle, Salsa, East Coast/Lindy/Jitterbug, Social Ballroom/Latin and Country Western 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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UP & COMING REGIONAL DANCE EVENTS THAT FEATURE > West Coast Swing
 
Aug 5th - 8th www.BarryDurand.com (DC area - Swing Fling & VSO)
 
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  Recommended regular venues that offer lessons and dancing in WCS, Hustle or C/W in the D.C./Baltimore area >>>

  
 
Monday>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
* HUSTLE NIGHT w/some W/C Swing, Cha Cha, Night Club-2 & Salsa in Fairfax VA . http://www.justhustle.com 
 
*WCS on Monday's at Umberto's in Wheaton  http://www.dancewithdebbie.com/
 
 
 
Tuesdays >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
* WC Swing NIGHT Bethesda Md.- The Boogie in Bethesda  240-398- 8429  http://dcswingdance.com/
 
 
Wednesdays >>>>>>>>>>>>
 
 
* C/W, WCS & Hustle partner dancing  in College Park, Md. @ Cherryhill  w/Dean & Dawn Garrish  http://www.deananddawn.com/  
 
 
Thursdays >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
* WCS in Rockville Md at the Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club http://www.Dance911.com
 
 * WCS Group lessons only - May 6,13,20,27-Thursday Nights- New West Coast Swing series with Lara Deni and David at Elan  Dance Sport Center.  8442 Lee Hwy Fairfax , VA 22031 . 8:30-9:15pm-Beginner l WCS and 9:15-10pm-Beginner ll WCS. Price: $15/pp for Drop-Ins OR Save $$ with the purchase of a four week series for $56/pp.  website
 
Fridays >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
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)
 
 
Fridays * WCS at Cherryhill Park w/Dave Moldover (varied schedule. Consult website for dates and lessons) http://www.dance-info.com/
 
 
Saturdays >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
1st Saturday - 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  (Consult website for dates and lessons) 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.
 
 
2nd Saturday - 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
 
 
2nd Saturday (varied schedule //consult website) West Coast Swing Slam w/Ken Roesel @ Rendezvous - 11910 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852  8:00pm Beyond the Basics West Coast Swing Beginner/Novice 8:30pm Novice/Intermediate West Coast Swing Lesson w/W/C Swing Champion Ken Roesel 9:00pm til 1am Dance - w/ DJ- Ken Roesel & special guests featuring a mix of the best W/C Swing music in the mid-atlantic area plus a few 2-Step, NC-2 & Hustle thrown in the mix for fun. Pricing $12 before 9:00pm, $10 after 9:00pm, $5.00 after 11:00pm "Fulltime" Students with I.D. at 1/2 price. Includes our fabulous snack bar and non-alcohol drinks. BYOB  Directions at website 

 

 
3rd Saturdays, Justin Grubbs and Lemery Rollins soon to be famous “Virginia is for Swingers” late night dance party at Dance Factory. dance. DANCE 1100pm 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. Justin 305-281-0744 email for info.

 

4th Saturday 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) more
 
 
Sunday .>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>
 
*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/
 
* Promenade in south side Baltimore area. http://www.dancejamproductions.com/
 
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