On Monday, August 9 we return to the stage at Carlyle Place to present a dance exhibition for their “Dinner Theatre” series. We are dancing a cha-cha and a swing; Jim Riley and Dianne Kent are dancing a waltz; Jim (who will be busy) is dancing a tango with Paula East; and Cameron Pyle from Madison Studio of Dance Education is doing a classical ballet number and a contemporary/lyrical routine. It’s going to be spectacular (“We’ll call it ‘Spectacular Spectacular!'”), particularly if I can figure out what to wear for our swing dance.
Then, after a week of meetings and more meetings at my job, we run away to Greenville, SC for the Greenville Newcomers’ Challenge. Our own Eddie Ares is running the competition and his studio manager entered us in a staggering 54 heats–all in one day! She has assured me that it’s okay if we get tired and have to scratch some.
And then! Starting August 16, Daniel and I will be teaching “Ballroom for Kids” and “Ballroom for Big Kids” (i.e., adults) at Madison Studio. As amateurs, we are allowed by USA Dance to teach as long as we don’t compete or “promote ourselves” as professionals. We are very excited about the opportunity and hope we get a good turnout. I have been taking ballet at Madison since January; it’s a great facility with an excellent faculty (if I do say so myself) and a very positive atmosphere. It’s an honor to be joining their team. Please check Madison Studio’s Web site for details about the class, pricing, etc.
Updates to follow soon!