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International Style with Nonci Tirado
Tuesday Night Classes
   Nonci Tirado

International Style Lessons at Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center

Tuesdays 7:30 and 8:30 pm
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Latin Drill: Perform Basics Like a Pro
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Advanced Choreography
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Latin Drill: Perform Basics Like a Pro   
Whether you’re a beginner or a superstar Latin dancer, drilling the basics is a must! There is no other way around mastering the basics. This is a 60 minute drill intensive. Come ready to work and come ready to have FUN while you perfect your dance moves!

This class will focus on drilling the basics in rumba, cha cha, samba and jive, with attention given to proper footwork, feet/leg/hip action, posture/back mobility, spins and turns, and lead/follow.  Some simple open choreography for exercise.

♦ Learn how to polish such basic movements as: Forward and backward walks, delayed walks, checked walks, pressed walks, hip twist turns, switch turns, spiral turns, 3 step turns, spins, lock steps, chasses, time steps, continuous lock steps, rondes…and much more.
♦ Learn a choreographed basic routine in solo position which we will review and repeat each week with emphasis on refining!
♦ Understand timing, musicality, spatial awareness, partner sensitivity
Notes will be given to suit the needs of each dancer. Partners welcomed but not necessary.

Advanced Choreography

This class offers an opportunity to dance intricate and exciting choreography.  It is a great way to develop repertoire and partnering skills.

Finally, here is a class that takes you to the ultimate level in International Latin dancing.  Learn beautiful and exciting choreographed phrases involving open figures and some gold level syllabus figures. Emphasis will be on performance technique and individuality. This class is designed for the advanced beginner social to the seasoned competitive dancer. 

Explore your possibilities and become the artTake your dancing to the next level! 

Tuesday Night Classes:
45 minute lessons, 4 week series
Monthly $60/one class, $110/both classes; Drop-in $18 

 

 

Contact Nonci
www.nonci.net
noncft@hotmail.com  443-415-5001

    View more information about Nonci Tirado


 

Mr Mambo's Salsa and Bachata Social Dance at Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center

 

 Salsa & Bachata Social Dance

with Mr. Mambo 

at Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center

Workshops:
 Salsa, Bachata, and more 
8-10pm  

Salsa and Bachata Social Dance
 10pm-2am

Hollywood Ballroom is proud to host the
BEST SALSA & BACHATA DANCE
in the Maryland, DC, Virginia area.

For the latest details and updates, check www.tanyajsmith.com


 

West Coast Swing Lessons with Amanda Stearns

Thursday Evenings

7:30 – Beginner levels 1 and 2

8:30 – Intermediate level

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classes held at:

Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center

One class $10, or both classes $15 – Drop-in


 

Learn to Dance Programs

The Learn to Dance Series at Hollywood Ballroom 

♦ Designed for people brand new to ballroom dancing
♦ Limited class size with individual attention
♦ Flexible scheduling
♦ No contracts to sign, no long term commitments
♦ No partner required

Pre-registration, while not essential, is greatly appreciated
Register for Class

Ballroom Dancing 101   Sundays  8:00 – 8:45 pm 

Learn the basic steps of the basic dances.  Start the series anytime or just come for the classes that interest you.  Every second week, a new dance is taught. The first week you will learn the basic steps and a few variations. The second week you will review, perhaps learn a few new steps, and practice.

Basic dances taught in this class will include waltz, fox trot, rumba, cha cha, hustle and East Coast swing, west  Coast swing, tango and salsa. Classes may also vary from time to time to incorporate the latest trends or class interest. As always, current classes may be found on the calendar.

Price includes both the lesson and the Sunday evening dance, so  you get a chance to practice what you’ve just learned.  Check the web calendar for the schedule. Partner not required. 45 minute lesson.  ($16)

 

We are pleased to have Amanda Stearns as the main instructor for the Dancing 101 series .  Amanda’s ability to make dancing fun and simple to learn is precisely what the Dancing 101 series is all about.

 We know you will enjoy your classes with this very talented and very patient instructor.

Register for Class

 

 
 

www.HollywoodBallroomDC.com   –  301-326-1181
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Off Rt. 29 in suburban Montgomery County
Minutes from the ICC, I-95 and I-495,  15 minutes south of Columbia, ample free parking

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 WWednesday Night Social Danc

Wednesday’s Social Ballroom Dance

8:00 to 8:30 – Step of the Evening-a short and concise lesson

8:30 to 10:30 pm – Dance Music

New price: $10 – both lesson and dance

What’s special about the social ballroom dance on Wednesdays?

• A dance floor that’s actually not crowded
• A relaxing break in the middle of a hectic week
• A short and fun dance lesson before the dance starts
• Specially selected and pre-recorded ballroom music that’s perfect for dancing
• A small but friendly group of regular dancers–you’ll soon get to know everyone
• Light refreshments on select evenings

New price:
$10 – both lesson and dance

For the Step of the Evening Lesson Schedule, please see the calendar.

A special  note of remembrance for Instructor Glenn White

Glenn White was a long time and a favorite instructor at Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center.  He was known for his clear, concise directions and his willingness to help students “get it right.”  Always kind, always understanding and patient. A wonderful dancer and teacher.  A gentleman.  A friend.  He will be missed.

 

 


 

KEVIN FITZHUGH AND TAMMY BROWN

West Coast Swing
 Lessons

 

Mondays

Both New and Returning Students Welcome

 

Beginner Level I – 3 — West Coast Swing – “Strictly Basics”

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
12 week progressive classes
No Drop-ins after Week 2

♦ Intermediate – West Coast Swing – “Beyond the Basics”

8:15 pm – 9:15 pm
Drop-ins are welcomed

NO PARTNER NEEDED
PLEASE…. NO RUBBER SOLES OR HIGH HEELS.
Bring or wear comfortable shoes for dancing (dancing shoes preferable)
PRICE:
$12.00 per person or Take advantage of the 12-week pre-paid special for $120.00 and save $$

 

Private Lessons Are Available

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For more information: wcswingfusion2@yahoo.com
Kevin Fitzhugh (301-660-0880) or Tammy Brown (443-271-9250)

View our calendar at http://calendar.yahoo.com/wcswingfusion2/050fa2e6bbd2a81e4924dd7e0f3710f4?od=131

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Classes held at Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center – 2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904 – www.hollywoodballroomdc.com

 

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Social Ballroom Dances at Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center

THE LEGENDARY SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCES

at Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center

 

THE SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE
7 to 8 pm – Lessons (included with paid admission to the dance)
8 to 11:30 pm – Ballroom Dancing
$16 ($11 students with full-time ID)

THE THURSDAY AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
12:30 to 3:30 pm
Ballroom dancing on an uncrowded, spacious floor
No lesson is involved
Refreshments served
Only $8

THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT BALLROOM DANCE

8:00-8:30 pm Step of the Evening
8:30-10:30 pm Social Ballroom Dance
Admission $10

OTHER BALLROOM DANCES 
Other  social ballroom  dances are scheduled as the calendar permits,
especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Please check the calendar for dates and details of any extra dances.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION
You do not need to have dance experience to join in the fun of a social dance.

There are new dancers and very experienced dancers all sharing the floor.
Attire is comfortably dressy.  (Ties are not required. T-shirts are discouraged.)
No partner is required.
Singles, couples and groups are always welcome.

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For social ballroom dances on other days or at other times,
for special event ballroom dances,
for social dances scheduled with other lessons or other programs,
and for West Coast Swing and Latin Night social dances,
please check the calendar or the web posts for details.

See more information about Lessons before Dances