In this September 2004 issue:green corner

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


Create your Custom Dancing Shoes now for the Great Waltz.

New Pointe Shoe Style
Visit Movin' Easy to get fit in the newest pointe shoe style available!

Fall Silkskyn Colors
Cami Tops and Leotards
Silkskyn is a super-soft & fade-resistant material.  Feel the difference at Movin' Easy!

Sales & Promotions


SATORI SALE!
Back by Popular Demand

Movin' Easy Central:
September 15th - 22nd

Fabulous Yoga and Lounge Wear by Austin Designer at super-low prices - $15 to $20!


Community Inspiration


Free Month of Dance Classes for Kids at Dance Discovery! 
Congratulations to the August drawing winners Rozlyn & Holly.

www.dancediscovery.com

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!
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Performances 

"FIRST FRIDAY" SH0W - SEPTEMBER 3   8:00 PM

Casa de Luz, 1701 Toomey Road, Austin.

DPMEDT proudly begins its 5th year with one of the most exciting lineups ever.  "BAHAIA", the month's "Featured Dancer", is an amazingly talented performer and instructor.    And, in the same night, we are thrilled to welcome a favorite back again, the awesome "MELISSA-AMIRA" with some of her students in 'TROUPE AMAR".   And, that's not all....there's a bevy of other super talented and beautiful Guest Dancers Ana, Aset, Katarina & Zanjabil, Kura, Maribel, and Minerva.   And an evening would not be complete without a couple of Casa's Stars......this time....Drakon & Rania !

“Not Afraid of the Dark – The Show that Glows”

September 10 at 7:00 p.m.

September 11 at 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

September 12 at 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

 Kids, never fear – Joe Scruggs and Ballet Austin are here!  Together ,they’ve turned the darkness into a place to laugh, sing, clap, dream, dance and do everything imaginable – except be afraid.  Set to the whimsical tunes of Austin’s songmaster, this glow-in-the-dark delight features such wonders as sashaying stick figures and pirouetting popcorn.  It’ll leave children of all ages entertained, enlightened and unafraid.

Ballet Austin: "The nation's best-kept ballet secret" - The Washington Post

Tickets: 476.2163 or www.balletaustin.org

Workshops, Special Events & Classes 

Looking for a space to dance? 
Visit Movin' Easy ‘s Dance Directory to find studios and class listings in your area:
http://www.movineasy.com/studio_guide.php

Free Day of Yoga

Labor Day, Monday September 6th

Attend FREE Yoga classes in the greater Austin area from dawn ‘till dusk.  Over 100 classes to choose from! www.freedayofyoga.com

 Body-Mind Centering

September 11th 3-5pm Center Studio 304 E 5th St. room 104

BMC is a creative approach to embodiment and movement education.  Its principles lead the student on a journey towards understanding the powerful wisdom and mystery contained within the substance of the human body as well as how this substance expresses itself through fundamental patterns of movement.  The focus is on arrival, differentiation, integration and expression through touch, movement & voice.

 Steel Dance Co.

The University of Texas' Premiere Jazz Dance Company will be giving their annual Dance Clinic September 11 on UT Campus in the Stadium Dance Studio, Bellmont 502A. This clinic is open to the public, $8 at the door. Weather your thinking about coming to UT, a current student or just someone who really loves to dance, it's a great time for dancing and comradery amongst dancers!

12:30-1 check in; 1-5 Jazz, lyrical and hip hop classes 

Sept 12 Audition 12:00-check in

www.steeldance.com

 Bellydance classes with Z-Helene!

starting Tuesday, September 7th at her house.

These are small classes in which you get a lot of individual attention. located in Northeast Austin not far from the 290 E/183 intersection.

Tuesday Nights

5:30-6:30 PM-----Beginning/Intermediate

6:45-8 PM------Intermediate/Advanced

 Thursday Mornings 10-11:30 AM------Bellyyoga (Combination of Bellydance and Yoga Techniques)

 Adult Classes are $12 each if you prepay for the month and $15 each for walk-ins. Class size is limited so let me know ASAP if you want to take classes. Please specify exactly which class you want. www.zhelene.com

  Adult Beginner Flamenco Dance Class with Olivia

Tuesday evenings, 7:00pm -8:30pm Lucila's Dance Studio, 1700 S. Lamar Blvd.  Instructor and performer Olivia teaches a fun, fast-paced flamenco class for adult beginners. The class includes both traditional and modern techniques for arms and hands, posture and footwork with a focus on flamenco rhythms. Choreographies and improvisation are also taught. See www.oliviaflamenco.com or contact the teacher at gazpachera@hotmail.com or 804-2884 for details.

 Broadway Dance & Fitness is now offering Adult Tap Classes.  www.broadwaydanceandfitness.com 

Traditional Puerto Rican Dance Classes with Cultural Lessons At the Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center, 507B Pressler St. between MOPAC and Lamar off 5th. 

o   Beginner/Intermediate Adults - Mondays, 6-7pm  [*NEW!!*]

o   Intermediate/Advanced Adults - Mondays, 7-8pm 

These naturally bilingual classes teach traditional dances such as Bomba, Plena, Seis and Danza, as well as Salsa and other modern dances relevant to our culture and celebrations.  Class material is taught at an age/skill appropriate pace and complexity.  Lessons begin with the basics, building on knowledge from the previous class towards a full-length choreography. Lessons on Puerto Rican culture and history, games and song are added to enhance appreciation of Puerto Rican traditions. Semesters culminate in a Performance Recital.

For more information and registration, call 512-251-8122 or see our Website: www.prfdance.org

 

RITMO AEROBICS

Tuesdays - 7:30-8:30pm Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center, 507B Pressler St. between MOPAC and Lamar off 5th.This exciting, high energy class is targetted at increasing cardio and endurance, strength and flexibility. Get in shape to the explosive sounds of Salsa, Merengue, and  more! For more information and registration, call 512-251-8122 or www.prfdance.org

 
Haitian Dance  --with live drum ensemble--
Saturdays at 1:00 (resume 9/11)
Austin Recreation Center 1301 Shoal Creek
http://ethnocool.com

Salsa, Swing & Everything Ballroom 

Congratulations to GoDance on their new location in Northcross Mall! www.godance.cc

FREE INTRODUCTORY GROUP CLASSES

Come see what Austin's Premier Social Dance Studio can do for YOU!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
SALSA 6:30-7pm * SWING 7:15-7:45pm * TWO STEP 8:00-8:30pm
All NEW STUDENTS will be eligible for special discounts on September Group Classes. Current Students are encouraged to invite your family and friends and earn $10 referral discounts for each one who signs up!

Youth Ballroom Dancing with Dance International
Youth Ballroom Dance Classes resume with Dance International. Saturdays and/or Wednesdays! Saturdays are at the Hills, Wednesdays are at Dolores:) There are no auditions necessary for the Youth classes and there are NO partners needed. Classes Start Wednesday September 8 and Saturday September 11th. Saturday's 2:30 Middle School, 3:30 High School. Wednesdays are 4pm Middle School and 5pm High School:) Fees are $120 for the semester, September - November for one day a week or you can pay $50 a month. For two days a week for the Semester $200, or $80 a month.  For more information www.dancein.org

Tots & Teens 

New Cheer/Gym Class at Joyce Willett School of Dance in Westlake
Begins 9/1 – First Class Free!

Bellydance classes with Z-Helene!

starting Tuesday, September 7th at her house.

These are small classes in which you get a lot of individual attention. located in Northeast Austin not far from the 290 E/183 intersection. 

 Friday Afternoons 4:15-5:15 PM----Kid's Bellydance

 Kid's Bellydance is only $5 per child. Class size is limited so let me know ASAP if you want to take classes. Please specify exactly which class you want. www.zhelene.com

 Not Afraid of the Dark – The Show that Glows”

September 10 at 7:00 p.m.

September 11 at 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

September 12 at 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

 Kids, never fear – Joe Scruggs and Ballet Austin are here!  Together, they’ve turned the darkness into a place to laugh, sing, clap, dream, dance and do everything imaginable – except be afraid.  Set to the whimsical tunes of Austin’s songmaster, this glow-in-the-dark delight features such wonders as sashaying stick figures and pirouetting popcorn.  It’ll leave children of all ages entertained, enlightened and unafraid.

 Ballet Austin: "The nation's best-kept ballet secret" - The Washington Post
Tickets: 476.2163 or www.balletaustin.org
Info: http://www.balletaustin.org/season

FREE Hip Hop Class
September 11th 12-1pm
Boys & Girls age 9-18
Joyce Willet School of Dance 5811 Berkmann Dr #117
Registration & information: Erica 989.2354 or Karen 750.0814

Traditional Puerto Rican Dance Classes with Cultural Lessons at the Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center, 507B Pressler St. between MOPAC and Lamar off 5th.

 o   Children - Saturdays, 10-11am

o   Preteens - Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am

o   Teens - Saturdays, 11:30-12:30pm

 These naturally bilingual classes teach traditional dances such as Bomba, Plena, Seis and Danza, as well as Salsa and other modern dances relevant to our culture and celebrations.  Class material is taught at an age/skill appropriate pace and complexity.  Lessons begin with the basics, building on knowledge from the previous class towards a full-length choreography. Lessons on Puerto Rican culture and history, games and song are added to enhance appreciation of Puerto Rican traditions. Semesters culminate in a Performance Recital.

For more information and registration, call 512-251-8122 or see our Website: www.prfdance.org

Youth Ballroom Dancing with Dance International
Saturdays are at the Hills, Wednesdays are at Dolores:) There are no auditions necessary for the Youth classes and there are NO partners needed. Classes Start Wednesday September 8 and Saturday September 11th. Saturday's 2:30 Middle School, 3:30 High School. Wednesdays are 4pm Middle School and 5pm High School:) Fees are $120 for the semester, September - November for one day a week or you can pay $50 a month. For two days a week for the Semester $200, or $80 a month.  For more information
www.dancein.org

Got Groove?  Dance Co.
Interactive Dance Program  “Achieving self-esteem one step at a time”
Austin Rec Center 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd. 476.5662

Hip Hop: Explores many Urban Dance Techniques including Old Shool & New, Poppin, Lockin, Club, Freestyle & MTV video style.  Level 1 (K & up) Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:30  Level 2: (teen/adult) Thursday 8:30-9:30

Street Jazz:  Combines Hip Hop & Jazz Technique together to make an energetic new style.  Level 1: (K & up) Monday & Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30 Level 2: (teen/adult)Thursday 7:30-8:30

“By validating and encouraging individualization, each child can achieve their personal goals and expand their horizons, with our Urban Dance energy and as pioneers in our art form, we hope to transcend our love of dance and personal expression to each student, enriching their lives with a better self-esteem”

First Enrichment Class Free at Joyce Willet Research Location
Musical Theater, Cheer & Gymnastics
12:30 – 2pm Saturdays
258-2588
www.jwsd.net

Ballet Austin Academy is now taking registration for Fall classes.  Click on their sponsorship link below to find out why Ballet Austin is not only the best place to watch ballet, it is the best place to take balet!

Community Classifieds 

Dancer’s Wanted: Steel Dance Company – UT’s Premiere Jazz Dance Company
Saturday, September 11th 1:00-5:00
Belmont 502A $8 admission
Audition:  Sunday, September 12th 12:30-4
Location TBA  Check-in 12:00  Callbacks Following $8 admission ($12 for clinic & audition)
For Clinic and Audition Schedules, what to bring and more info:
www.steeldance.com
Don’t Miss YOUR Chance to Become Part of the Hottest New Group on Campus!

DANCE AUDITIONS for an original performance art piece by Joe Sears and Kimmie Rhodes will be held on Saturday Sept. 11 from 2 to 4pm and on Sunday Sept 12 from 1 to 3pm. This is a paid professional opportunity. Please call Jo Ann Schatz at 512-476-1413 or email jasdance8@aol.com  to make an appointment or for more information.

 DANCE Auditions with the Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance Company: Our professional-level company of dancers and musicians share the joy and liveliness of Puerto Rican culture at artistic and cultural events in the Austin community throughout the year. 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 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

 Call or email Dr. Ana Maria Maynard, Founding Director,for more information or an appointment! dance@prfdance.org  (512)251-8122 www.prfdance.org

        

Broadway Dance & Fitness is seeking a Hip Hop Dance Teacher. Call 266.3262

Danceline: 416.5700 ext: 3262
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