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All levels covered: from new beginners to very advanced, and No Partner needed!

We’re going to party after the first class session
on both 12/7 and 12/14 to celebrate publication of the
“Salsa Dancing & Rueda de Casino Guidebook!”

Join us for a look both forward and back at Danceintime’s activities,
with thanks to the many dancers who contributed to Danceintime’s success!

Also note that on Nov. 30 (the Saturday after Thanksgiving), we will hold class for all levels except new beginners. They are welcome to come and watch at no charge; but since several teachers will be away, we won’t have a teacher for that level. All other levels will have class that day!

Above: Chevy Chase Baptist Church. Enter through this corner door, at the intersection of Belt Rd NW and Northampton St NW.

1. Weekly Saturday Dance Classes

Saturday Schedule:
Sign in at 1:15 pm. Once folks are signed in, the first class session starts which covers all levels. That’s followed by social dancing and then a second class session for intermediate and advanced dancers. We end about 4:30 pm.
Some of us go out for coffee or a bite to eat afterwards and everyone is welcome!

Join us to laugh, make friends, learn cool moves, and create a dance community. Dress comfortably. Watch some class videos: youtu.be/fUM4ku08nls, youtu.be/zfLsUVyMLo8, youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0, and youtu.be/X2oNGdtiXG8.

Children over 11 years old may attend class if a parent is in the room. $10 for children.
No charge for anyone to just come and watch the fun. Watching is a great way to introduce young children to the spirit of dancing.

Note that on both 12/7 and 12/14, we’ll have one class session and then a Publication Party where we’ll honor many dancers’ contributions to the Guidebook!

5 blocks from Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), one block from Chevy Chase Circle, and on the route of several bus lines. For public transit directions, click here.

2. Book Publication Party Dates: BOTH Dec. 7 and 14!

We will celebrate on both Dec. 7 and Dec. 14! The parties are during our regular Saturday class time. We’ll hold the usual first class and then celebrate the rest of the time. Former students are warmly encouraged to party with us on one or both dates!

The celebration will include funny stories about the book, delicious treats, catching up with old friends, and of course, dancing!

Bring your copy of the book to get signed (or get a personalized note if you got a digital copy. (Order here.) We’re going to personally thank those who contributed to the book or have ever performed or taught classes for Danceintime with a Certificate of Appreciation. Let's celebrate 22 amazing years!

Event Details:
Date & Time: Dec. 7 & Dec. 14, 2024 (Sign-in starts at 1:00/1:15 PM)
Fee: $15 (Free for those who get a Certificate of Appreciation that day)
Location: Chevy Chase Baptist Church (enter through back corner door)
5671 Western Ave NW
Washington DC 20015

3. Bossa Classes

A live Salsa band performs downstairs every Saturday around 10:30 pm and another live band generally performs on Fridays. The Bossa Bistro online calendar online has a complete list of their dance classes and music events.

4. Danceintime’s Guidebook….a great holiday gift!

Danceintime’s Barb Bernstein has published “Salsa Dancing & Rueda de Casino Guidebook for Beginner to Advanced Dancers: Steps, Styling, Technique, Latin Rhythms, Humor & Anecdotes.”

AMAZON LINK: amazon.com/dp/B0DK7D98XK
Book Website: salsacasinorueda.com
Book Trailer: youtu.be/xei4Q-cOVl0
Facebook Announcement: facebook.com/DanceInTime5678/posts/pfbid06wadWuFseHqJUioH9hop9S9uXQHVyUp7kABwT3UYNEcr5i7C6Fqt4b4nvAa651r6l
Instagram Link: instagram.com/p/DCSjfA6pmOD/

Amazon has listed this book as the “#1 New Release!” Also as of Nov. 26, it’s one of the top 10 books in all these categories: “Folk and Regional Dance,” “Popular Dance,” and “Dance Reference.” Yeah!

5. Special Events

a. On the second Friday of each month, Barb teaches a basic/early intermediate Salsa class at the YMCA in Bethesda from 6:00 to 6:50 pm. Students either have to be members of the Y or they can come as a guest for a small fee (about $10). Bethesda YMCA; 9401 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814.

b. The next “Mambo Fridays Salsa Social” is 12/13/24 at “The Roost.” Danceintime teacher Marcia will provide instruction from 7:45-8:45 pm, followed by social dancing. There is both a Salsa room and a Bachata room (with a separate Bachata lesson)! Cost: $10/person at the door for class but $15 after 9 pm and the social. (No refunds) 
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC. (The Potomac Ave Metro stop on the orange, blue and silver lines, is the closest.) Facebook link: facebook.com/events/s/mambo-fridays/1693163278199319
For questions email: UzumeProduction@gmail.com or text 202.656.6085

c. Check out:  "The Rueda Express,” bringing NY & Delaware Rueda lovers together in Princeton, NJ
When? Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 1:30 - 5 pm
Where? Princeton's Center for Modern Aging
What? For workshops on Rueda Remolino and Rueda Rauda or Rapida.  Then join the gang for dinner afterwards (optional). Teachers Ethan and Mike ask that participants have lots of experience dancing Rueda de Casino as the workshop material is challenging.
Cost? $50. But the teachers point out this is 23 cents/minute.
(Can you believe they took the time to compute that?!)

6. American University Class for Credit

The Health Studies Department is again planning to offer a one-credit Salsa class (HFIT 170) to registered students at American University in the fall semester of 2025. Contact the university for registration details. (Watch this video to see what past AU students learned!)

7. Humor & Videos

a. This fabulous Cuban documentary youtu.be/AQIRxyNkeU4 produced by Eric Johnson and Sarita Streng is about Rueda de Casino and its role in Cuban culture. Don’t miss it!!
b. Watch performance videos from some Danceintime events: youtu.be/AkyVd7jKhsU and youtu.be/VqynUiAGjDc.
c. Watch the fast and fancy footwork of Yanek Reveilla, arguably the most famous Cuban dancer in the world: youtu.be/iB55wW0Q8wM. Video from a workshop Yanek recently taught at a Danceintime class is here: youtu.be/u1GkMU6n1F8

8. DIT T-Shirt

Go to this link to buy a DanceInTime T-shirt in varied colors and styles.  (DIT gets no profit from this sale FYI.)  

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“If you aren’t dancing, you are wasting your feet!!"
So—see you on the dance floor!!