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What's Groovin' at Movin' Showtime!
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New & Featured Products

Movin' Easy now carries the perfect low-heeled dance shoe for swing dancing.

Diana Prechter has been test driving these beauties and recommends them highly. "I had to search through Manhattan to find a low-heeled ballroom shoe. When I dance in these, I can just forget that I'm even wearing them.

I'm thrilled to have them available right here in Austin." These are a Mary Jane style in buttery soft leather with full leather sole and cushioned ootbed. Elastic strap. Whole sizes only.

Also...

Come see the newest ballroom shoe style from Elegance at Movin' Easy!    

Several styles now on sale!  Save up to 75% on your new shoes!

New beginners styles to fit any budget coming soon!


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Call Movin' Easy about group ordering opportunities!

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Check out our variety of Patricia Barker's BK Wear leotards!

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Sales & Promotions


BALLROOM SHOE SALE!!!
Save up to 75% on your new ballroom shoes.

Save 25% on select dancewear:  warmers, leotards, shirts and more!


Save 25% on  select Kids Dancewear:  gymnastics wear, shirts and more!

Community Inspiration


Enter the Movin' Easy monthy drawing...

One World Theatre's
Ballet Internationale


Sunday, January 23rd
Win tickets to the 8pm show!!

About Movin' Easy Dancewear

Movin' Easy has enjoyed serving the Austin Dance Community since 1981. Specializing in professional fittings and custom ordering, Movin' Easy offers the largest selection of shoes and dance attire for over 30 various styles of dance. Toddlers, professionals, social dancers, and in-betweens.

DANCEWEAR for EVERYWHERE!
Hope to see you soon.


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Fax: 512.257.0197

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Performances

Twyla & the Twilight Star Dancers
Saturday, January 15, 2004 8:00-10:00 p.m.
La Tazza Fresca 519 West 37th Street
(Elegant Artsey Coffee Shop at the Corner of 37th & Guadalupe Street)
Live Music with the Awesome Billy G as percussionist and the
Sweet Sultry Sounds of Sam on Violin. Come enjoy our artful
 interpretation of Middle Eastern sounds and moves!

Ballet Internationale
One World Theatre
January 23 at 5 & 8
Mention Movin' Easy and get a 25% discount or buy 2 get 1 free! 
(8pm show only).  for Tickets, call 32-WORLD www.oneworldtheatre.org
With an artistic director who was a Principal Dancer of the Kirov for 13 years, Ballet Internationale has "an unrivaled and unimaginable asset for any western ballet company," says Dance Magazine.  The dancers, six of whom have earned medals from the most prestigious competitions including the Gold & Bronze at the 2003 International Ballet Competition in New York will perform original pieces and ballet treasures.


West African Drum & Dance
Performance with Mohamed, Mouminatou, and Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble Don't miss this rare occasion!
Thursday, January 27th
Church of the Friendly Ghost 8-11 pm
For more information call 371-1441 or yvetta_m@hotmail.com
www.happydrums.com/afrikanvillage/special.htm

Workshops, Special Events & Classes

Don't miss this chance
to experience a variety of dance styles!

Ballet Austin Academy ~

The best place to watch ballet in Austin is also the best place to take ballet.y
Open for new students to enroll.  The Spring Session begins on
Tuesday, January 4, 2005.  Please visit us on-line at
www.balletaustin.org 
or contact us at 476.9051 ext. 126 or
via email at vicki.parsons@balletaustin.org for more information. 

Open (Teen/Adult) Division Ballet & Modern classes
The Open Division Class schedule offers a wide selection of class
times, levels and locations and there is no minimum
attendance requirement. Open Division ballet/modern
students pay-as-they-go with the purchase of a class card.

Pilates at Ballet Austin
Body conditioning, inspired by the historical teachings of
Joseph Pilates, includes mat work and training programs
using equipment such as the Reformer, Trapeze Table and
the Combination Chair. Exercise programs are individualized
to meet the specific needs of each client with special
consideration to his or her age, fitness level and health condition.
For all Pilates class and registration information or to schedule a private
or group Pilates session, please contact Pilates Studio 476-9051 ex: 135
ct e Pilates Studio at 512.476.9051 ext. 135.

Bellydance with Z-Helene at ACC Northridge
Mid-East (belly dance)
class: Saturdays 2:30-5pm.
This is the best belly dance deal in town, an all inclusive class
that's very inexpensive for all the instruction that you get.
Yoga: Tuesday/Thursday nights from 8:30-9:45 pm
and 10-12:30 noon on Saturdays at ACC Riverside.
To sign up, it's under the KINESIOLOGY Department - my last name is
Christopher.  Go to
http://www3.austincc.edu/schedule/s205s/kine205sf.htm
The Registration Help Number is 223-7864.  Registration ends on January 5.

Movement at Ruta Maya
3601 S. Congress Ste. D 200 78704
www.rutamaya.net 707-9637 
Tuesday, January 4th 9am Hatha Yoga Flow – Free w/ purchase

 West African Drum and Dance with Master Drummer Mamadouba "Mohamed" Camara, and Master Dancer Mouminatou Camara, of Guinea, West Africa.
Saturday, January 15th 2005 at Tapestry Dance Studio, 507 Pressler
Beginner/Intermediate Drum 3:00-4:30 (Mohomed)
Dance 4:30-6:00 (Mouminatou)  All levels

Saturday, January 16 2005 at Life Dance Institute Studio, 3212 S. Congress
(Next door to NiaSpace)  Intermediate/Advancerd Drum 12:30 - 2 (Mohomed)
DjunDjun/Dance Class 2:30-4 (Mominatou)
$20 per class or 2 for $35

For more info: africandrum@hotmail.com
 www.happydrums.com/afrikanvillage/special.htm

SALSA WORKSHOP at GoDance
Salsa with a Sizzle! with Angel Figueroa
Saturday, January 15th 12:30pm-2:00pm
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Join Angel for some great
s
ocially-leadable turn patterns, shines, AND
tips on styling and technique for leaders
and followers! Only $20 per person at
the door OR $16 in advance by Wed, January 12th.

Dance International invites you to: Salsa Eddie
January 15-16 at Dolores'
Saturday he'll be teaching 3 workshops:
Beginner "on 2" at 2pm, Intermediate "on 2" at 3pm, "Spins" for all levels at 4pm.
$15 per class per person. Private lessons on Sunday.
32-DANCE www.dancein.org 

Yogini Rhythm Dance

Divine Feminine Healing through creative movement
www.yoginigoddess.com
January 22nd  2-3:30 Saturday
Body Vida 1115 South Congress ave.
$25.00 pre-registration required call 663-4032 

PUERTO RICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE & CULTURAL CENTER
Spring 2005 Class Schedule
Traditional Dance Classes with Cultural Lessons
o  Adult Dance I - Beginner/Intermediate Adults - Mondays, 6-7pm 
o  Adult Dance II - Intermediate/Advanced Adults - Mondays, 7-8pm
o  Children - Saturdays, 10-11am
o  Preteens - Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am
o  Teens - Saturdays, 11:30-12:30pm
Informal Classes
o  Ritmo Aerobics - Tuesdays - 7:30-8:30pm [ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED]
For more information and registration:
http://www.prfdance.org


Salsa, Swing & Everything Ballroom

GoDance Austin's Premier Social Dance Studio
2525 West Anderson Lane @ Northcross Mall Suite 530
(512) 339-9391
www.godance.cc 

FREE INTRODUCTORY GROUP CLASSES No Partner Necessary!
MONDAY, JANUARY 3rd
Two Step 6:30-7pm, Swing 7:15- 7:45pm, Salsa 8-8:30pm

SOCIAL DANCE PARTIES
Practice Makes Perfect! Our Social Dances are open to the public.

LINDY HOP-EAST COAST SWING & JITTERBUG Saturday, January 9th  8:30pm-12:30
BALLROOM & LATIN Friday, January 14th  9:15pm-Midnight
SALSA Saturday, January 22nd 9:00pm-???
COUNTRY WESTERN & WC SWING DANCE Saturday, January 29th  8:00pm-Midnight
SPECIAL WC SWING OUTING AT "DALLAS NIGHTCLUB"! Monday, January 24th 8:00pm-Mid.

Learn to Dance Austin
8910 Research Bldg E-1
www.learntodance.org 450-0220

Monday: Country Waltz
Tues: Jitterbug Swing
Wed: Argentine Tango
Thurs:Latin Salsa
Call for Class Times Classes begin last week in January!

1 Day Classes (workshops):
West Coast Swing: Int, Thu Jan 20 7-9
Tripple Two Step: Beginner, Fri, Jan 21 7-9 & Int Jan 22 3-5

Tots & Teens


Ballet Austin Academy ~

The best place to watch ballet in Austin
is also the best place to take ballet
.
 Many Spring Session classes have not reached capacity and are open
 for new students to enroll.  The Spring Session begins on
Tuesday, January 4, 2005.  Please visit us on-line at
 www.balletaustin.org or contact us at 476.9051 ext. 126
or via email at vicki.parsons@balletaustin.org for more information.

Why take my young child to Ballet Austin Academy?
Because of the
content and structure of these classes.

Creative movementovement Classes
are offered to students and
 and the curriculum is designed with the specific needs of our youngest students in mind.   
The syllabus was developed 
 by Joan Wolfe and utilizes original music composed for each class by her husband and composer, Bill Wolfe.
Each class 
is thematically based and the students are led through a

 series of movement stories and dance games.

The Pre-Ballet Division offers classes for
 children ages 5-7. Toni Bravo developed the
 curriculum for this division and the syllabus
 introduces students to the basic shapes,
positions and postures of classical ballet.
 

 
Youth Ballroom Classes with Dance International
The next youth classes:
J
anuary 12 for Wednesday classes at Dolores’
January 15h for Saturday classes at Hills Fitness Center
4pm is Middle School and 5pm High School
The fees for the semester are:
 $120 for 1 class a week or $200 for 2 classes a week. 
Or monthly which is $50 a for 1 class a week or $80 for two.


Community Classifieds

AUDITIONS... Calling all Dancers!

The Conservatory Dance Theatre
Auditions for “The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Saturday, January 15, 2005
The Austin Conservatory of the Arts, 14735
Bratton Lane, Suite 125
989-3363 www.Austin-Conservatory-Arts.com
 
Dancers age 7 to 18 wanted.  Girls must
be currently enrolled in a Ballet program at Grade One
level or above.  Boys with an understanding of dance
and movement are preferred, but not mandatory. 
There is a $10 audition fee due at the time of the audition. 

 

Audition times are as follows:
Ages 7 – 9 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Ages 10 – 12 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Ages 13 – Adult 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.


Performances will be held April 22nd through 24th at
The Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road.
The Conservatory Dance Theatre is a non-profit
organization specializing in performances by children
for children.  CDT sponsored its fourth production of
The Austin Children’s Nutcracker to sold-out audiences
on December 9th through 12th.

Auditions with Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance Company:
Auditions are open to female and male candidates with outstanding dance talent
and vibrant stage presence who can demonstrate and maintain the qualities
listed below.  Previous knowledge of a latin-folkloric dance style, acting
skills, a plus.
- strong, multi-style dance talent and dynamic stage presence
- high level of energy and joyful enthusiasm
- can recreate the essence of our distinct folkloric styles
- quick learning and good memory for complex material
- serious commitment to attend regular classes and rehearsals
- acting skills will be put to good use.
Call or email Dr. Ana Maria Maynard, Founding Director,
for more information or an appointment!
 dance@prfdance.org                         
 (512)251-8122                           
 
http://www.prfdance.org   

DanceSport Auditions with Dance International
Auditions will be held Saturday, January 8 at Dolores.
Quickstep is at 11:00am and Rumba at 12:30pm.
Auditions are free but actual
classes will be charged as listed. The class will
officially start Saturday, January 22. This series will
culminate at the Fred and Ginger Tribute at UT on
Saturday, April 30, and there may be other
opportunities to perform as well.

Danceline: 416.5700 ext: 3262
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Austin Ballet

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