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Hi to All,

I will be taking a break, so this newsletter covers a 2-week period. The first half lists the events as usual. The second reflects changes only, as I know them now. There will likely be more cancellations for the holiday weekend than I know about as I type this. Please check the individual websites or phone if you plan to go to a club or event. I will be unable to do any updates.

Things occur sometimes to cancel events. I do my best to keep you updated about closings and changes. If you hear of an event being closed, please email me. I will do what I can to get the information out to everyone. If there is any question in your mind about an event, please contact the organizer or the club directly.

I also like to hear about new events, so please send those to me too.
Thanks to those who have sent updates to me on schedule changes, etc. I most appreciate receiving your information by Sunday evening or early Monday, whenever possible. That way they can be included in the newsletter when I write it, rather than coming out as an update.

Welcome to the new readers. The distribution list continues to grow. Thank you for all the information you send to me. Thank you also to the others from whose newsletters I freely borrow information about many of the events listed here.

For those of you interested in dance cruises or other dance vacations, some are listed near the end of this newsletter.

Does anyone have anything to report?

1. Good news for non-smokers! As of Tuesday, June 2, Nick's went non-smoking in the main dining/dancing room. Smoking is allowed at the front bar and in the back room. Also, for the month of June, Tuesday Line dance lessons are FREE. Couple's lessons still cost $5.

2. Check out the country dancing at The Greene Turtle in Prince Frederick, MD. There has been a nice group there. This is the first dancing at a club/restaurant in Southern MD for a while, so if you want it to continue, you need to come & support it. There are lessons with Becky Phillips Heuman and she plays dance music afterwards: a mix of line and couples' dances. There is no cover. Check http://www.greeneturtle.com/menu.php for the menu.

3. Dancing at Little Texas on Friday nights is cancelled, at least for June.. The Sunday & Monday dances are still being held.

4. Cowboyz in Ocean City is open for the summer. Sandy Garrish is teaching lessons on Thursdays. There are bands on Fridays & Saturdays.

5. There is more info on the VA Line Dance Festival in Richmond under Looking Ahead. The VLDF is July 31-Aug.2. Early Bird Reg. ends with the end of June. There's a bigger venue this year and a new DJ, as well as lots of workshops and dancing all weekend.

6. 'Country by the Bay' had a nice, if not huge, crowd on 5/16. This was the last of the season. The next dance will be Saturday, September 19 for the next country dance at American Legion Post 206, in Chesapeake Beach, MD. The band will be Southern Winds. They play from 8pm - midnight. I'll be teaching a line dance at 7 and a couples' dance at 7:30. Come out & join the party! The cover includes dance lessons, draft beer, soda, & snacks, as well as the dance. The floor is huge & hardwood. I generally have a block of tables reserved. There has been some talk of attempting to do something over the summer. If I receive any info about that, I'll pass it along.

7. The next NVCWDA dance will be Saturday, July 18, at Luther Jackson M.S. in Falls Church, VA. NVCWDA dances feature DJ music and, usually, two lessons (a line dance and a couples' lesson). The atmosphere is friendly with no smoking and no alcohol. Snack food is provided (sometimes more than snacks). The dances are held on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays. Check www.nvcwda.org for more information on the organization and the activities.

8. The Corral at Fast Eddie's in Centreville, VA (on Rte. 29, near Rte. 28) is the newest location for country dancing. On Thursdays there are dance lessons at 7:30pm, and The Southern Winds Band plays from 8:30 to 11pm. there are country bands & line dance lessons on Saturdays too. In July (except for the 4th) Southern Winds Band will be playing on both Thursdays and Saturdays. 'The Corral' is downstairs.

9. There are dance lessons through the Parks & Recreation agencies in several counties. There are line dance & couples' classes in Calvert County (MD) at Mt. Hope Community Center on Thursdays with Terrie Pirkey. The session has ended. The classes will resume in the Fall. Check the website: http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/parks/arts/ for information and registration.

10. There are several locations for dance lessons sponsored by Fairfax Co. Parks. They are generally held in sessions of several weeks in length, so there is a start date and an end date. Pre-registration through the county system is required and the time varies from center to center on how long before a class begins the registration has to be done. Information and registration can be located at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm I've included as many as I know about in the listings below.

11. The dates for the Ocean City Dance weekend and benefit for Leukemia & Lymphoma are set. The hotel is taking reservations. Check 'Looking Ahead' below for all of the details that are available now.

12. There is dancing on Sundays in VA most weeks each month. Keep an eye on the listings below for locations and dates.

13. The Country Steppers Dance Team is still seeking more dancers to join the team. The team is the official show team for the Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association (NVCWDA). For information, go to the association's web site at: www.nvcwda.org then click on dance team. The purpose of the team is to show the public what country western dancing is all about. So, if you've got some extra time & want to do more dancing, give them a try.

14. If you need directions to any of the places listed, check the listing of the event or check the web address or email in each item. If all that fails, let me know. I do have directions to some of the locations & know how to find some of the others.

TUESDAY 6/30

NICKS................CHILLBILLY; Ladies no cover; Guys $5 after 7pm; Couples lessons 7:45 with LLOYD & LINDA in the back room (Pay $5 in the back). Couples' Lessons in June are West Coast Swing, July lessons: Waltz; NO partner needed (Many of our students are singles); Line dance lesson with Shawn (FREE Tuesdays in June & July); 7:45pm; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA;703-751-8900; http://www.nicksnightclub.com/

CANCUN CANTINA............Couples' Lessons & dancing with SANDY GARRISH; $6 cover after 7pm; June 30: Pattern Dance 'Sassy Shaney'; July: Waltz; 7:00pm Open Dance Music; 7:30pm Beginner Lesson; Couple Song Break; 8:30pm Intermediate Lesson; 9:00pm Open Dance Music; 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; mailto:cancun2006@www.cancuncantina.com; http://www.cancuncantina.com/ or contact Sandy at brandcntry@aol.com or 443-340-0988.

JUST COUNTRY at LAKE SHORE FIRE HALL.......................FRED & RO LORD teach lessons and DJ open dancing; 6:30 to 9:30; Line and couples' mix: couples' dances are mostly patterns, but some 2 Step and Waltz are also done:   This dance is sponsored by Just Country Dance Club; Admission is $7 for non members and $6 for members. Membership is $15 per year and includes a Christmas Dance that is a pot luck and free for members; 4498 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD; Call Rick at (410) 553-6544 for information www.countrysidewithfredandro.com or http://www.fredandro.com/.

NED DEVINE'S (Centreville, VA)..............Country night; Lessons at 7:30; NO COVER; 6208 Multiplex Dr., Centreville, VA 20123; 703-266-2194;http://www.neddevines.com/centreville/index.html; comments@neddevines.com

CANCUN CANTINA WEST....................Couples' pattern dance lessons with BILL & LINDA; 7:30 - 9pm; DJ; 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD; 301-797-4422, 1-888-797-4422; www.cancuncantinawest.com;

FRANCONIA ELEMENTARY.................EILEEN SCOTT teaches line dances at 7:30 and couples specialty or pattern dances at 8:30. Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. For information email escott5678@verizon.net or call 703-370-1485. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm

BETHESDA WOMEN'S CLUB............FRANK G. & TARA; 7:30 to 8:15 Beginner WCS workshops with Tara Stotz & Int. West Coast Swing lesson with Frank; 8:15 to 9:00 Novice workshop with Tara Stotz and Advanced lesson with Frank; 9:00pm until 12:00 dancing; Soft drinks, water & snacks provided. Lessons and dance $15; One lesson & dance $12; Admission after 9 p.m. $8; 240-398-8429 or BoogieInBethesda@aol.com

FOUR SEASONS SPORTS COMPLEX...............NEW last week......4-week session of Beginner East Coast Swing presented by June Renner of Chance 2 Dance Studio; 6:39-7:30pm; $25 pp for the 4 weeks; FREE child care provided for this introductory offer; This is a pilot program to kick off the Dance Challenge (more about this below in 'Looking Ahead'); 2710 Hampstead-Mexico Rd. Hampstead, MD 21074; Pre-registration required; For registration or more information contact June “Sugar” Renner 410-374-6886 or email chance2dance@verizon.net   Also check out website at www.chance2dancestudio.com

WEDNESDAY 7/1

THE GREENE TURTLE (of Calvert).........................Line &/or Couples Lessons at 7pm with Becky Phillips Heuman, followed by open dancing until 9:15pm; NO Cover; 98 Solomon's Island Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (near intersection of Rtes. 4 & 231) 410-414-5030

FRYING PAN PARK...........Lessons with Scotty; Beginner Line Dance I at 7pm; Beginner Line Dance II at 8pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm

CHERRY HILL RV PARK CONFERENCE CENTER.............Lessons & dance with DEAN & DAWN GARRISH; Doors open at 7:00pm; practice & review of the intermediate lesson from last week at 7:15; Beginner at 7:30; Intermediate at 8; 8:30 to 11 Dance to a mix of swing, hustle, country; $12 includes lessons and snacks; $6 after 9:30. They do a video each month of the lessons taught that you can order for $10 for review/remembering. If you have not tried this event before, go to www.deananddawn.com & print out a 50% discount coupon on your first admission or for directions. NOTE: If the gate is down at the entrance to the park, put in the code 71000 or buzz the office; 9800 Cherry Hill Rd., College Park, MD; http://www.deananddawn.com/

CANCUN CANTINA WEST..................Line dance lessons with BILL & LINDA; 7:30 - 9; Open dancing; Ladies night - $5 bottomless cup for draft & wine; 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD; 301-797-4422, 1-888-797-4422; www.cancuncantinawest.com;

CANCUN CANTINA.........Ladies night; Bottomless drinks (draft & wine) for ladies $6; DJ Music starts at 7, lessons at 7:30 with DOTTIE; mostly line dances, some couples pattern dances. 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; mailto:cancun2006@www.cancuncantina.com; http://www.cancuncantina.com/

LA FOUNTAINE BLEU (7514 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie)............with STEVE MOODY; For information mailto:djstevemoody@yahoo.com; Dancers may choose to get started a little earlier at this location as the doors open at 5:00pm and close at 10:30pm. $18.00 includes the full open bar, dessert table, and salad bar. The main buffet is always new and exciting and usually has a different theme each week; Dance is geared more toward intermediate dancers; beginner lesson at 6:30PM followed by two intermediate lessons: one couple's and one line. The Bleu welcomes both line and couples dancers and proper dance floor etiquette is practiced; minimum 21 years of age. http://www.theowlbar.com/events.php

AMERICAN TURNERS HALL.............Lessons & Dance with SANDY GARRISH; Couples and Line dance lessons; 7:00pm - 7:15pm Open Dancing; 7:15pm - 7:30pm - Review Previous Week's Dance ; 7:30pm - 8:00pm - Lesson; 8:00pm - 10:00pm Open Dancing; $6 per person with cash bar; now non-smoking; 9124 Lennings Lane Rosedale, MD 21237; For more information contact Sandy at brandcntry@aol.com or 443-340-0988.

RENDEZVOUS.............Line Dance night with BARRY & RAY; Beginner lesson at 6:00pm; Regular lessons & dance 7-10pm; 2 lessons; $12 for the night; There are 4-class cards available for $40; http://www.Dance911.com

WINNERS CIRCLE............TBA; in the Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA (near Hershey & Harrisburg) Exit 80, I-81; 604 Station Road; (717) 469-0661

NICK'S...............Lessons & dancing with instructors from Gotta Dance; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA;703-751-8900; http://www.nicksnightclub.com/

ELAN DANCESPORT................West Coast Swing & more w/ KEN ROESEL & Susan Mangus; 7:30pm with Ken and Beg. WCS with Susan; 8:15pm Novice & Intermediate WCS with Ken and Susan; 9pm to 11pm Dance; Drop-in $15 for two classes and the dance; $8 for dance only; Progressive 4-week series, with 5th weeks used as specialty classes or make-up days; 8442 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22031 www.dancebuddies.com

THURSDAY 7/2

MT. HOPE COMMUNITY CTR..........Finished for the current session...Will resume in the Fall....Lessons with Terrie Pirkey; 6pm - Adv. Beginner Line dances; 7pm - Beginner Line dances; 8-8:50 - Couples; http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/parks/arts/ for information and registration; 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, MD 20689 (410) 257-6770 or (410) 257-7761

THE CORRAL at FAST EDDIE'S...............SOUTHERN WINDS BAND; Dance lessons at 7:00pm with Danielle; Band and DJ from 8:30pm to 11:00pm; Food & drink specials; Ladies Night (free cover for ladies), cover $5; There is also karaoke and there are pool tables; 14114 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120 (703) 266-8888 http://www.fasteddies.com/default.asp

NICKS...............Open dancing with DJ Music all evening; cover $3; those with military ID are free; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; http://www.nicksnightclub.com/

MT AIRY ACTIVITIES CENTER (near the fairgrounds).............DEAN & DAWN GARRISH host a country/swing dance. Doors open at 7:00pm and you can practice line and specialty dances; 7:30 Line/Specialty dance lesson; 8:00pm Couples lesson ; Open dancing from 8:30 to 10:30; No partners are needed; Twin Arch Rd., Mt. Airy, MD and beginners are welcome. Cost including lessons, snacks, refreshments and dance is $10. Check www.deananddawn.com or call 301-947-4422 for more information and directions.

NOKESVILLE VFD (on Marstellar, in Nokesville, VA)................Dancing with Gail Smith; email rgsmith@wildblue.net for info

CHANCE 2 DANCE Studio............NEW schedule........ Doors open at 7:15 p.m. for practice & socializing; Lessons are at 7:30-8:00 p.m. Beginner West Coast Swing; 8:00-8:30 p.m. Open Dancing; 8:30pm -9:00 Beyond Basics Cha Cha; 9:00pm-10:00 p.m. Open dancing to country and swing music. The cost is $10.00 per person, which includes the lesson, dance, and sodas. For more information contact June "Sugar" Renner at chance2dance@verizon.net; www.chance2dancestudio.com; 410-374-6886, 618 Oakdale Drive Hampstead, MD 21074.

CANCUN CANTINA.............Lessons & dancing with ROZ & NAT MORGAN; 7:30 to 11pm; 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; cancun2006@www.cancuncantina.com; http://www.cancuncantina.com/

CANCUN CANTINA WEST................. Couples' dance lessons with BILL & LINDA; DJ; 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD; 301-797-4422, 1-888-797-4422; www.cancuncantinawest.com;

CEDAR HEIGHTS REC. CENTER...................Thursday night Line dancing 8 to 9pm; Drop in $7; 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant, MD; lyndancnclub@yahoo.com

WINNERS CIRCLE..............TBA; in the Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA, Exit 80, I-81; 604 Station Road; (717) 469-0661

RENDEZVOUS...................WCS night; Lessons with Amanda & Roy; 7:15pm Beginner with Katie; 8:00-9:15pm Beyond Beginner with Amanda and Intermediate with Roy (technique, syncopations, & combinations); Dance Party from 9:15pm to 11pm; $15 for the whole night or $6 for the dance only, or buy a class card; sodas & snacks provided or bring your own. www.Dance911.com

GLEN ECHO PARK (North Arcade Bldg. or Bumper Car Pavilion).....................4 week West Coast Swing series w/ Ken Roesel; 7:15-815pm Basics; 8:15-9:15pm Intermediate; Practice for students from 9:15 to 10:15pm; $40 for each 4 week series plus a $10 registration fee for up to 2 series; $15 drop in per class. Registration at the door or online at www.GlenEchoPark.org; 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md.; http://www.dancebuddies.com/lessons.html

COWBOYZ (Ocean City, MD)...........RICHIE FIELDS.....Dance lessons & dancing beginning at 8pm with Sandy Garrish, who is also providing the DJ music until closing; 114th Street - Gold Coast Mall (second floor, back entrance); http://www.cowboyzsaloon.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/cowboyzsmokehouse

BLOB'S PARK....................David Malik (Dancin' Dave) is trying to get enough people to Blob's Park on Thursdays to have it regularly. . They are giving the trial to have 50 people attend. There is a lesson from 7-8, with dancing afterward, food and drink available, $8 entry. 8024 Max Blobs Park Rd, Jessup, MD 20794; Located off BW Parkway (Rte. 295) at Rte. 175E exit. http://blobspark.net/

FRIDAY 7/3

NICKS...............CITY SLICKERS; cover $7 for guys, ladies $5; Lessons at 7:45pm: Couples 2 Step lesson in the back room with LLOYD & LINDA (pay $5 in the back) We normally do Basic & Adv. Beg. Two Step; No partner needed, most of our students come without a partner; NO LINE DANCE LESSON TONIGHT in main room; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900; http://www.nicksnightclub.com/

THE CORRAL at FAST EDDIE'S; ..............They have discontinued Country on Fridays; http://www.fasteddies.com/default.asp

CUB RUN..........Summer session canceled......Lessons with Scotty Inman; Partner dances at 8pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm

CANCUN CANTINA...........TBA; 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; mailto:cancun2006@www.cancuncantina.com; http://www.cancuncantina.com

VIENNA AMERICAN LEGION...................PSDC Friday Night Dance; hosted by DALE & ANITA STRAWSER and JIM & PEGGY KEISEL; Doors open at 8pm; lesson 8-9pm; Dance until 11:30pm to country/swing/hustle, salsa mix; Lesson & Dance: Members/Non Members: $15/$17. Dance Only: Members/Non Members $12/$14. Students $7; After 10:30 pm: $7; PSDC dues are $5 for the year. www.potomacswing.com

WINNERS CIRCLE........TBA; in the Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA Exit 80, I-81; 604 Station Road; (717) 469-0661

IBEW.................Lesson & dancing with Fred & Ro Lord; Review lesson at 6:45; Beginner lesson at 7:00; Regular lessons at 7:40; Open dancing immediately follows the lessons until 11:30. Soda, beer, wine, coffee, tea, chips and pretzels are provided. The admission is $11, $6 for children 8-12 years, $10 for those 60 and older. This dance is open to the public. 898 Airport Park Rd Glen Burnie, MD (near BWI); Fred or Ro at (410) 437-8197. www.countrysidewithfredandro.com or http://www.fredandro.com/.

CHERRY HILL RV PARK..............West Coast Swing workshops & dance with Dance Jam Productions DJ DAVE MOLDOVER; Regular Friday Lessons: Progressive beginner class at 8pm; Beyond Basics class at 8:30pm; Dance 9pm to midnight; $12 cover (1/2 price for full time students with ID); http://www.dancejamproductions.com/cherryhill/

COWBOYZ (Ocean City, MD)...............RICHIE FIELDS; 114th Street - Gold Coast Mall (second floor, back entrance); http://www.cowboyzsaloon.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/cowboyzsmokehouse

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV. ROTC Bldg....................Ballroom dancing & lessons with David & Anne Greene; Beginners and advanced are welcome; bring friends & party goodies; 410-599-3725; San Martin Dr., south of intersection of University Pkwy & 39th St, Baltimore, MD

RAINBOW ROAD....................; 137 Barryville Pike (US Rt. 340), Rippon, WV….304-725-3540; http://www.mdparty.com/venues/default.asp?c=173

ADDY’S………10820 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, Virginia 20109, (703) 361-8000..http://www.bestwesternbattlefieldinn.com/

SATURDAY 7/4

NVCWDA......NO DANCE

LEE DISTRICT................Lessons with Scotty; Beginner Line Dance I at 4pm; Beginner Line Dance II at 5pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm

NICKS................CITY SLICKERS; cover $7 for guys, ladies $5; NO DANCE LESSONS TONIGHT; 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA; 703-751-8900 http://www.nicksnightclub.com/

THE CORRAL at FAST EDDIE'S.............NO country dancing tonight; $5 cover; Lessons with Carlie; Dancing with DJMiniMe 7pm to close; 14114 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120 (703) 266-8888 http://www.fasteddies.com/default.asp....They also have rock bands upstairs and are charging $10 cover after 10pm.

CANCUN CANTINA..............TBA; 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-761-6188; cancun2006@www.cancuncantina.com; http://www.cancuncantina.com/

CANCUN CANTINA WEST............TBA; 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD; 301-797-4422, 1-888-797-4422; www.cancuncantinawest.com

WINNERS CIRCLE............TBA; in the Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA Exit 80, I-81; 604 Station Road; (717) 469-0661

COWBOYZ (Ocean City, MD)..............RICHIE FIELDS with COREY SMITH; 114th Street - Gold Coast Mall (second floor, back entrance); http://www.cowboyzsaloon.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/cowboyzsmokehouse

RAINBOW ROAD.......................; 137 Barryville Pike (US Rt. 340), Rippon, WV….304-725-3540; http://www.mdparty.com/venues/default.asp?c=1735

STABLE'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE............; Westminster, MD

ADDY’S………10820 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, Virginia 20109, (703) 361-8000..http://www.bestwesternbattlefieldinn.com/

DAVIDSONVILLE DANCE CLUB.........(I'm guessing this is not happening, but could find no cancellation info....KEN ROESEL; 7:00pm Lesson Beginner/Novice/Intermediate (Dance of the month); 8:00pm-11:30pm Dance w/DJ Ken Roesel: Mix of Swing, Country, Hustle, and Ballroom; $6.00 Members, $8.00 Non-Members. BYOB; Ford Hall, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Davidsonville, MD; http://www.davidsonvilledanceclub.org/index.htm or www.dancebuddies.com

SUNDAY 7/5

RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER (Hunters Woods).......................Country Western Dance First Sunday of each Month; 6:30-9:30 p.m; Two step, Line dance, Swing, Pattern partner dances; NO LESSON/Music by DJ MIKE TAKACS; Light refreshments; $5 person; 18 yrs. & up; Spacious wooden dance floor, smoke and alcohol-free environment; For more information, contact Mike Takacs at 301-661-6647, or RCC at1-703-476-4500; 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, Virginia; http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com/    http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com/pdfs/drop%20in%20programs.pdf

LITTLE TEXAS............. AL & BOBBY ROSSI BAND; mostly oldies music & dancing from 5-9pm; Admission is free and there is a buffet; http://www.myspace.com/littletexasclub

OAK MARR REC. CTR..............Lessons with Scotty; Beginner Line Dance I at 6pm; Beginner Line Dance II at 7pm; Classes are part of Fairfax Co. Park Authority (info in Parktakes magazine). Interested participants MUST PRE-REGISTER through the county. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.htm

THE PROMENADE (Baltimore)...............7pm Easy Beginner West Coast Swing Basics class series continues; Adding beginner Night Club 2 Step series this month from 6-7pm; dance 8 - 11pm; $12, includes lessons, dancing, & more; Have fun learning the fundamentals, basic patterns and social etiquette for west coast swing from experienced teachers specialized at helping beginners. 7:30 Beyond The Basics, drop in class. For those who have already developed good basic skills, this class offers different patterns and variations on the basics It also reveals the technique that make them work well for social dancing. No partner is required. 8pm West Coast Swing Mixer DJ Dave Moldover provides current & classic hits for West Coast Swing dancing. Some Hustle, Country & Ballroom favorites are included to add variety to the party.www.dance-info.com http://www.mddancesport.com/ for directions

MONDAY 7/6

LITTLE TEXAS...........The 'Charm City Swingers' are presenting lessons and open dancing. Lessons are at 8 and cost $10 ($5 for students with school ID). There is open dancing from 9pm to midnight. If you go for dance only, students (with school ID) are free. Cost for others is $5. Check www.charmcityswing.com for more information; 8014 Pulaski Highway, Rosedale,, MD; 410-780-5181

AMERICAN LEGION POST 176 (Springfield, VA)....................Line dance lessons with EILEEN SCOTT; 8pm - 9:30pm; ongoing, pay-as-you-go class. Eileen teaches the line dances currently done at the NVCWDA dances, as well as other popular line dances; email escott5678@verizon.net

GALILEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH............Beginner line dance lessons from 7:00 to 9 with BERNIE & LYDIA VITALE; The lessons are given on a drop-in basis; Main lesson begins at 7:30, but you may go a little early for help with beginner moves and reviews of past lessons. Email dancenl@comcast.net or call 703-430-2398; Drive west on route 7, take a right on Broad Run Drive and take the first right on to Winding Road. You will see the church right there. 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA 20165

RICHLIN BALLROOM.....................Country line dancing with BILL BRAUN from 6p.m. to 10:30; The cost is $13 and includes a buffet meal from 6 to 6:40pm; There is one dance lesson taught twice per night at 7:15 and about 8:15; the last Monday of each month is all open dancing with no lesson; Edgewood, MD

COMMUNITY HOUSE in Sandy Spring, MD..................FREE Ballroom lessons & dancing 7:30pm to 9:30pm with David & Anne Greene; Goodies are welcome; Bring your own mug; Beginners & advanced are welcome; 17801 Meetinghouse Road; for more info contact David at 410-599-3725 or email DGreene@All-Systems.com

ELAN DANCE CENTER (formerly VA Ballroom).........Monday Night Hustle party with JOYCE SZILI; The cost is $15 for one or both classes and the dance, $8 dance only, refreshments included. http://www.justhustle.com

UMBERTO'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE.............Lessons and dance party with DEBBIE LYNN; 7:00 -7:30 sign in & practice; 7:30 - 8:15 Basic/Adv. Basic WCS; 8:15-9 Int./Adv. WCS; 9:00-12:00 Dance, WCS & a little Hustle; $15 for lessons & dance; Dance only for $7; Contact Debbie 301.877.9379; 11230 Grandview Ave., Wheaton, MD, 20902; Full bar & restaurant, smoke free; http://www.dancewithdebbie.com

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WEEK 2......7/7/09 TO 7/13/09.......ADDITIONS & CHANGES ONLY....Please refer to the listings above.

TUESDAY 7/7

NICK'S........CITY SLICKERS; Free Line dance lesson with Shawn; Couples lesson ($5) with Lloyd & Linda is Waltz.

CANCUN CANTINA.........Couples' lesson with Sandy is Waltz

WEDNESDAY 7/8

THURSDAY 7/9

Big Apple Country Dance Festival in Newark, NJ; UCWDC country, line swing, & ballroom competitions, workshops, open dancing, etc. http://www.bigapplecountrydance.com/

FRIDAY 7/10

NICK'S................BLUE RIDGE RAIN; Line lesson with Renae; Couples' with Lloyd & Linda as usual

CANCUN CANTINA...........KEITH BRYANT

COWBOYZ.........BRIAN CLAYTON

Big Apple Country Dance Festival in Newark, NJ; UCWDC country, line swing, & ballroom competitions, workshops, open dancing, etc. http://www.bigapplecountrydance.com/

SATURDAY 7/11

NICK'S................BLUE RIDGE RAIN; Line lesson with Deena

FAST EDDIE'S CORRAL................SOUTHERN WINDS; Lessons with Carlie

DANCE FACTORY ………. Country/Swing dance with Mal & Linda Zerden; Free beginner lesson 8:30-9pm. dance till midnight. $12 includes lesson, dance, munchies, & soft drinks; smoke & alcohol free; large wooden dance floor; Music mix: 2-step, waltz, west coast swing, cha, east coast swing, hustle, and nightclub; (703) 560-4724; zerden2@cox.net; 954 Monroe St. Arlington, VA

CANCUN CANTINA..........KEITH BRYANT

CANCUN CANTINA WEST................TBA

COWBOYZ........BRIAN CLAYTON

CHANCE 2 DANCE Studio....................Studio Dance Party; $10 cover; variety of swing & country; snacks & sodas included; For more information contact June "Sugar" Renner at chance2dance@verizon.net; www.chance2dancestudio.com; 410-374-6886, 618 Oakdale Drive Hampstead, MD 21074.

THAT'S DANCING Ballroom (Jessup, MD)..............KEN ROESEL; West Coast Swing & more; Int. WCS lesson w/TBA 8-9pm; Dance 9pm- 12mid - W/C Swing Mixer (Classic, Contemporary and Fusion West Coast Swing music plus Hustle, Salsa/Latin, C/W and some Ballroom). $15 before 9pm, $12 after 9pm and $10 after 10:30pm. Students 1/2 price. Includes light snacks and non-alcohol drinks; BYOB; (301) 776-0085 or (410) 792-0091; www.dancebuddies.com; 8610 Baltimore Washington Blvd. Suite 203, Jessup, MD 20794

Big Apple Country Dance Festival in Newark, NJ; UCWDC country, line swing, & ballroom competitions, workshops, open dancing, etc. http://www.bigapplecountrydance.com/

SUNDAY 7/12

CENTER for the ARTS at the CANDY FACTORY………… 2nd Sunday Country Western Line Dances; All request with DJ Barry Fink; from 2-5pm. The 2nd Sunday Country Western Line Dances include new dances as well as your old favorites. Cost is $12 per person at the door. 9419 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110; 703-330-2787

AMERICAN LEGION POST 290 in Stafford, VA…………..Line and Two Step lessons & dance with Matt Leonard; 3:00pm to 6:00pm; $10 per person; 1204 American Legion Rd. (County Rd. 628); For more info call Matt (703)509-5044

Big Apple Country Dance Festival in Newark, NJ; UCWDC country, line swing, & ballroom competitions, workshops, open dancing, etc. http://www.bigapplecountrydance.com/

MONDAY 7/13

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July 31-Aug. 2.............Virginia Line Dance Festival, hosted by Olivia Ray & Nat Morgan, at Holiday Inn Richmond - Central, 3207 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230; Mention Virginia Line Dance Festival for $75 room rate (discounted block ends July 10th); Early Bird registration ends the end of June; This is a larger venue than before; Instructors this year are John Robinson, Joanne Brady, Junior Willis, Roz Morgan, Dancin' Dean, Dancin' Terry; New DJ is Jill Babinec; Classes in two rooms each hour, one for beginners & one for intermediate/advanced dancers; Dances in the main ballroom on Friday and Saturday nights with DJ Jill Babinec and in the beginner room with DJ Mary Kaye; For more info & registration forms www.gottalinedanceva.com or check with Olivia at scootnscoo@aol.com or 540-832-7602 or Nat & Roz at c.d.express@comcast.net or www.angelfire.com/nm2/cdexpress 443-414-3116; Hotel info: http://www.holidayinn.com or 804-359-9441

August 1...........CHANCE 2 DANCE Studio....................Studio Dance Party; $10 cover; variety of swing & country; snacks & sodas included; For more information contact June "Sugar" Renner at chance2dance@verizon.net; www.chance2dancestudio.com; 410-374-6886, 618 Oakdale Drive Hampstead, MD 21074.

August 6-9..........Swing Fling at Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel; early-bird prices available; Swing & Hustle competition, workshops, open dancing; Check http://www.SwingFling.com for information on hotel, schedule, pricing, etc.

September 8................Until November 21; Dance Challenge at Four Seasons Sports Complex in Hampstead, MD; 11 weeks of instruction; $75pp; No partner needed; Optional Dance-Off Contest on Sat., Nov. 21. Pre-registration required; For registration or more information contact June “Sugar” Renner at
CHANCE 2 DANCE Studio, 410-374-6886 or email chance2dance@verizon.net   Also check out website at www.chance2dancestudio.com

September 19.................Country By The Bay at American Legion Post 206 with The Southern Winds Band and instructor Linda.

October 23-25..................Ocean City Dance Weekend; The hotel is all set for the dance weekend. Call and make your reservations today. Sandy has a few more details to work out for the Light the Night Walk but the hotel is ready for your reservation. Make sure to mention "Light 09" to get the group rate of $74.00 per night. There is another group there that weekend so make sure to book early. The Grand Hotel 800-447-6779 or 410-289-6191. www.grandhoteloceancity.com. Details about the weekend will be coming soon. The Gap and companies are having a big sale and they are making donations to LLS too. Check out this link - http://www.gapgiveandget.com/np/lls.html.

DANCE CRUISES & VACATIONS

1. November 19 - December 3, 2009: Dance cruise to Bermuda, British Virgin Island, St. Martin, Curacao, Aruba, Grand Cayman and Cozumel aboard Grandeur of the Seas. Contact Shirley at On the Go Travel at 410 360-6339 for details. Fred & Ro Lord will be taking music and dancing on board. The cruise will begin in Baltimore and terminate in Tampa. Because this is a repositioning cruise, prices are very attractive. Repositioning cruises and holiday cruises are both popular. This has both - thus you might want to book early. Booking early also locks in any future Fuel Surcharge increases. Deposits are refundable up to 90 days prior to sailing.

2. January 10 - 17, 2010: Stardust Dance Productions, Ltd. presents Stardust Dance Cruise IV; cruise from Ft. Lauderdale on Costa Fortuna, stops in St. Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turks; more than 50 dance workshops, hours of social dancing, pools, spas, jacuzzis, theme nights, etc. call 1-800-537-2797 for brochure.

3. JUST ADDED........February 20 to 27, 2010: Cruise the Caribbean on Carnival 'Liberty' from Miami; DJs/Instructors Bob Bonett, Vivian Candella, Alan Hohn, Roz & Nat Morgan; Country dance lessons & parties; Ports - Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk; Cost: $629 inside, $749 ocean view, $889 balcony; Booking info Brunswick Tours 800-979-8687 (RANDY), www.allcruising.com; for more info you can also contact Nat Morgan at c.d.express@comcast.net    Phone: 443-414-3116

4. August 3, 2010: Alaskan cruise with instructors Sandy Garrish and Sam Arvidson. Limited cabin availability, so book now. Inside $799pp/do, Oceanview $1099pp/do, Balcony $1249pp/do, suites & other categories available; Prices include ports/taxes of $356 and all dance activities; Single cabins starting at $1125; $25 deposit by JULY 4, 2009 to hold cabin; $325 deposit due by 3/06/10. Dance Cruise Host/Manager: De Dodd, The Cruise Brothers, Cranston, RI, DebDoddTravel@aol.com 508-212-5912 http: debdoddtravel.cruisebrothers.com/dance_cruise.php

Sandy's also working on another cruise to depart from the East Coast.

I hope I have everything straight. As always, if you find that I've missed something or made an error, let me know.
Happy dancing,
Linda