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

BREAKING NEWS! See #3 below—Barb’s book on Salsa and Rueda de Casino has been published!!

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 some social dancing. Then there’s a second class session for intermediate and advanced dancers, which ends at 4:30 pm (anyone is welcome to stay and watch).
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. A few class videos: youtu.be/fUM4ku08nls, youtu.be/zfLsUVyMLo8, youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0, and youtu.be/X2oNGdtiXG8.

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.

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.

2. 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.

3. Danceintime’s Guidebook & Publication Party….a great holiday gift!

Danceintime’s Barb Bernstein is completing a book titled “Salsa Dancing & Rueda de Casino Guidebook for Beginner to Advanced Dancers: Steps, Styling, Technique, Latin Rhythms, Humor & Anecdotes.” See “4d” below for details on a Book Discussion Event at the Silver Spring Civic Center.
AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK7D98XK
Book Website: salsacasinorueda.com
Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/xei4Q-cOVl0
Facebook Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/DanceInTime5678/posts/pfbid06wadWuFseHqJUioH9hop9S9uXQHVyUp7kABwT3UYNEcr5i7C6Fqt4b4nvAa651r6l
Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCSjfA6pmOD/

On Nov. 14, 2024, Amazon listed this book as the #1 best new release in both “Folk and Regional Dance” and “Popular Dance,” and #2 in the overall “Dance” category!! WOW!

4. 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 11/15 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. Facebook link: https://facebook.com/events/s/mambo-fridays/1693163278199319
For questions email: UzumeProduction@gmail.com or text 202.656.6085

c. On Nov. 16, long-time Salsa dancer and promoter Eileen Torres is hosting a Memorial Program to honor DJ Bruno who recently passed away. Bruno spun the tunes for Salseros to dance to for many years going back to the early 2000’s. The program will be at Crossroads in Wheaton MD 7:30-9 pm. And stay for lots of dancing after that. 11300 Fern St, Wheaton, MD 20902

d. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, Barb will lead a “Book Discussion” event at the Silver Spring Civic Center in the Fenton Room. Join us 7-9 pm, to hear stories about this new guidebook which blends dance information with a joyful memoir, and to watch or do some dancing. The book can be ordered here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK7D98XK. Bring your copy to be signed, or there will be a few extras on-hand. For those who buy the digital book (just $9.99!!), Barb will write a personal note on letterhead. 8525 Fenton St., Silver Spring, MD 20910 (at Fenton St. & Ellsworth Drive, next to Veterans Plaza.)

e. 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
Why? 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 material is challenging.
How much will it set me back? $50. But they point out this is 23 cents/minute.
(Can you believe they took the time to compute that?!)

5. American University Class for Credit

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

6. 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 recent 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

7. 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!!