Ballroom Big Band Event! Helmut Licht ~ Sat, Mar. 5
10:37 PMBallroom Dance w Helmut Licht’s 14-Piece Big Ballroom Band – Sat Mar 5, 2016
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Christmas Night Ballroom Dance
5:40 PMChristmas Night Ballroom Dance
Friday, December 25, 2015
8 pm WEST COAST SWING LESSON with Ron & Amy Wagaman
Beginner/Intermediate Level
9 pm – 12:30 am SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE with DJ Robert Kuzyk
Thomas and Yuko Yu, one of the top amateur
dance couples in our area, will perform at
the Christmas Night Dance.
$16: includes dance, lesson and performance (Students $11)
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.
A Reminder about our other Ballroom dances . . .
Sunday Night Social Ballroom Dance
Lessons (included with paid admission to the dance) start at 7 pm
Dancing begins at 8 pm
Wednesday Night Social Ballroom Dance
Step of the Evening lesson at 8:15 pm
Dancing begins at 8:30 to 11 pm
Thursday Afternoon Tea Dance
12:30 to 3:30 pm
Refreshments served
Only $6
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Please check the calendar or the web posts for other dance opportunities.
See more information about Lessons before Social Ballroom Dances
2015 New Year’s Eve
9:20 AM
DINNER AND DANCING 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Music by DJ Robert Kuzyk
The Magic of Benjamin Corey
Full gourmet dinner (see below) catered by Putting on the Ritz
Wine included with dinner
Late Snacks – Fun favors and noisemakers – Midnight Champagne Toast
Please call or stop at the front desk to purchase tickets
301-326-1181
All seating is assigned
Singles section is available
Dance hosts will be in attendance
Online sales are available through Dec 30
Tickets are also available at the front desk
Only 160 tickets will be sold to ensure ample room for ballroom dancing
Early purchase is highly recommended
$125 Dec 31
Tickets are non-refundable and subject to availability
Menu for New Year’s Eve 2015
Caesar salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, tossed with grated parmesan cheese, caesar dressing, and croutons
Hand-carved top round of beef
Top round of beef carved tableside with au jus and horseradish sauce
Garlic mashed potatoes
Sinfully rich mashed red potatoes laced with roasted fresh garlic
Butternut squash ravioli dinner
Ravioli on a bed of roasted spaghetti squash, drizzled with deni beurre blanc & a fried sage leaf
Honey & almond coated tilapia
Tilapia filets dipped in a honey & almond breading then fried until golden brown, served with honey butter
Grilled asparagus spears
Cooked over an open fire then rolled in herbed butter
Rolls and butter
Fresh-baked ciabatta rolls and creamy butter florets
All sorts of desserts
New Year’s Eve 2015 at Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-326-1181 www.HollywoodBallroomDC.com
Debbie Lynn Tuttle
4:12 PM
Presents
Dance with Debbie Lynn Tuttle
A series of three classes
on Thursday evenings
Two Classes per evening:
Basics – 7:30-8:15
Beyond Basics – 8:15-9 pm
$30 for 3 weeks, 1 lesson
$54 for 3 weeks, both lessons
$12 1 lesson, drop-in
At Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
2126 Industrial Parkway
Silver Spring, MD 20904
301-326-1181
Phone Debbie at 301-653-9632
e-mail dancewithdebbie@comcast.net
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12:21 PMWest Coast Swing 101
1:29 AM
Thursdays 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Designed for people brand new to ballroom dancing
Limited class size with individual attention
No contracts to sign, no long term commitments
No partner required
Pre-registration, while not essential, is greatly appreciated
Tuition: $10 (60 minute lesson)
This class is for you
• If you’re a new dancer
• If you are an experienced dancer but new to West Coast Swing,
• If you’ve been frustrated with other lessons trying to keep up with experienced dancers
It’s Easy
• Designed for brand new dancers as well as those with experience in other dances
• Learn the basics at a relaxed pace: WCS has a relaxed style and so does this class
• Flexible scheduling: do the whole series or just one class.
• No partner required
Other Ballroom 101 and 102 classes
Ballroom Dancing 101 – Sundays 8:00 – 8:45 pm ($16) 45 minute lesson. Price includes both lesson and Sunday evening dance. A new dance is taught every other week. Check calendar for details.
Ballroom Dancing 102 – Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm ($10) 60 minute lesson. Similar to Ballroom Dancing 101, but more in depth. The same dance is taught for one month. Check calendar for schedule of classes.
Special: Attend both Ballroom Dancing 102 on Thursdays and West Coast Swing 101 for $15
We are pleased to have Amanda Stearns as the main instructor
for the Ballroom Dancing 101 . Amanda’s ability to make dancing
fun and simple to learn is precisely what Ballroom Dancing 101 is all about.
Amanda will be teaching both classes and is happy to have drop-ins
from one class to the next. We know you will enjoy your classes with this
very talented and very patient instructor.
At-a-Glance: Our Lessons and Dances ORGANIZED by TYPE
7:00 AMAT A GLANCE: OUR LESSONS and DANCES
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10:47 PM An Extra Night of Ballroom Dancing – Sat Jan 30, 2016
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Holiday Schedule of Dances 2014
2:15 PMH O L I D A Y S C H E D U L E of D A N C E S
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3:11 AMJULY 4TH Ballroom Dance: A Red, White & Blue Celebration! $16 admission
1:40 AMHappy 4th of July!
Celebrate July 4th, 2015!
Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904 – 301-326-1181 – ample free parking
Off Rt. 29 in suburban Montgomery County, 15 minutes south of Columbia Minutes from the ICC, I-95 and I-495
www.HollywoodBallroomDC.com
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12:16 PMDec 14, Saturday — 2013 Holiday Big Band Dance
9:35 AMHollywood Ballroom Dance Center presents the Helmut Licht Big Band
Saturday, December 14, 2013 – 7:30 pm to 12:30 am
7:30 pm – Doors open with a Rumba lesson taught by Ron and Amy Wagaman
8:30 to 11:30 pm – Big Band Music of the Helmut Light Ballroom Orchestra
11:30 pm to 12:30 am – Music with DJ Gary Varano
An assortment of holiday light refreshments served during the evening
Singles and couples welcome — Dance hosts in attendance
Dance showcase presentation mid-evening by award winning West Coast Swing Champions
Kevin Fitzhugh and Tammy Brown
The Helmut Licht Big Band
Features a 14-piece orchestra and vocals, playing the classic big band sound as well as Latin and rhythm music
at tempos expressly for ballroom dancing. More about the Band: http://www.ballroommusic.com/
Purchase tickets at the front desk or online
$25 through December 13th; $30 on December 14th
Reserved seating is available with advance purchase of tickets
Online sales will close at 3 pm on Dec. 14
Tickets are not refundable.
A $1 surcharge for charge cards is necessary to cover processing fees.
Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904 – 301-326-1181 – ample free parking
Off Rt. 29 in suburban Montgomery County, 15 minutes south of Columbia, Minutes from the ICC, I-95 and I-495
www.HollywoodBallroomDC.com
Dec 31, Tuesday – New Year’s Eve 2013 Dinner Dance
9:24 AM
7:30 pm – Doors open, dancing begins
8:00 pm – Tables individually invited to dinner buffet
Late Snacks and a Midnight Champagne Toast
The Magic of Benjamin Corey
Music Provided by DJ Robert Kuzyk
Showcase Performance by
Mary Jo Brenner and John Bouman
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Catering by Putting on the Ritz
Caesar salad
Hand carved top round of beef, served with au jus & horseradish
Fresh salmon finished with a soy & maple “lacquer”
Vegetarian lasagna
Garlic mashed potatoes
Grilled, herbed butter asparagas spears
Fresh-baked ciabatta rolls
Fruit punch
Coffee and tea station
Assorted dessert mousse cups
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Tickets
Through Dec 15 = $80 Dec 16-22 = $90 December 23-30 = $100 (if available) Dec 31 = $125 (if available)
Tickets are limited and seating is reserved. Early purchase of tickets is recommended. Tickets are not refundable.
Purchase tickets at the front desk or order online or by mail*
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Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904 – 301-326-1181 – ample free parking
Off Rt. 29 in suburban Montgomery County, 15 minutes south of Columbia Minutes from the ICC, I-95 and I-495
www.HollywoodBallroomDC.com
*A surcharge of approximately 4% to charged tickets is necessary to cover processing fees. Tickets may be ordered by mail if postmarked prior to December 24. Please mail check payable to Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center, and include the number of tickets purchased, seating preferences (name of your party or one you are joining, singles table, no preference, etc.). We will hold your tickets at the door, or if you include a sase, we will mail the ticket(s). Ticket price will be based on date postmarked.
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New! Sat, Dec 21, 2013 – Hand Dancing Party
10:39 PM
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Workshops from 6 pm to 7 pm — and also from 7 pm to 8 pm
Social Dance from 8 pm to 1 am
$20 in Advance $25 at the Door
Smooth EZ & Silky Smooth come together for one of the largest holiday parties in the DMV area–including both
Workshops and Social Dancing.
Two Top DeeJays, 50/50 Raffles
A great time that will put you in the holiday spirit!
A classy affair that all Hand Dancers, Line Dancers, Steppers,
West Coast Swing and Freestylers will enjoy
Jo Jo 301-648-9663
Sandra 703-217-8992
Lawrence Bradford 202-268-8811
Vendor Opportunities Available
Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904 – 301-326-1181 – ample free parking
Off Rt. 29 in suburban Montgomery County, 15 minutes south of Columbia Minutes from the ICC, I-95 and I-495
www.HollywoodBallroomDC.com
International Lessons with Catherine Noblitt
1:24 AM
Monday Evenings
$10 per lesson
Students: $8.50 per lesson
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Catherine Noblitt, LISTD, NADTA
410-908-1084
Available for Adjudication, Choreography, Coaching, Private & Group Class Instruction, Pro/Am Competitions & Shows.
Catherine offers private instruction and coaching in American smooth and rhythm as well as International standard and Latin dances.
Catherine offers private instruction and coaching in American smooth and rhythm as well as International standard and Latin dances.
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Catherine has been dancing for over 25 years. She teaches all levels of dance, from beginning to
advanced social dancing, as well as competitive dancing. She is well versed in both the
American and International styles of dance and has competed professionally in
American Smooth and Rhythm and International Standard.
American and International styles of dance and has competed professionally in
American Smooth and Rhythm and International Standard.
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She has teaching certifications through the prestigious
US Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing,
as well as the North American Dance Teachers Association,
in both American and International Styles of dance.
US Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing,
as well as the North American Dance Teachers Association,
in both American and International Styles of dance.
Additionally, Catherine is certified to judge at the championship level in all styles.
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Open Practice on Sundays with Paul and Debra Huston
5:36 AMSUNDAY OPEN PRACTICE SESSIONS
Paul and Debra Huston Host:
Open Supervised Practice Sessions with Assistance
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Exactly what is a practice session?
3:30 to 5:00 pm — Standard/Smooth Practice
(Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot & Quickstep)
Resumes 2025 — Latin/ Rhythm Practice
(Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive, Swing, Bolero & Mambo)
Paul and Debra are happy to assist dancers with any
problems or questions they might have–just ask!
You don’t have to be one of their students.
♦ Practice moves or just enjoy dancing
♦ Sessions are open to all ballroom dancers
♦ The dance floor is uncrowded and incredibly spacious
♦ A variety of beautiful music selected for ease of dancing
♦ Both International and American style dancers welcome
♦ The music adheres to strict International timing, but
it lends itself well to American style, too.
No pre-registration required
$15.00 per person, $10.00 Student
Some of Paul Huston’s Achievements:
6 times Australian Champion
5 times World Semi-finalist
World Cup Vice Champion
Coach to Blackpool Youth finalists
Coach to International Youth Champions
and coach, but also as a friendly and supportive teacher with a deep
belief in his students’ abilities and an unparalleled ability to bring fun to each lesson.
Paul is also available for private lessons
Paul Huston @ 703 732-3238
E-mail – pwhisk@aol.com
Helmut Licht Trio featured – Ballroom Dance on Sat, Aug 31, 2013
9:59 AM
Saturday, August 31, 2013 8 pm to 12:30 am
The Helmut Licht Trio
at Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
Learn some fun Samba figures with Ron & Amy Wagaman ♦ 8 to 9 pm
Dance to the music of the Helmut Licht Trio ♦ 9 pm to 12:30 am
Continue dancing during band breaks to the music of DJ Gary Varano
Enjoy complimentary light refreshments
Singles and couples welcome
Dance hosts in attendance
Helmut Licht, Andre Breckenridge and Darlene Brady, the members of the Helmut Licht Trio,
will provide the music for a magical evening of socializing, reminiscing, gazing ahead,
and dancing, dancing, dancing.
Tickets: Advance purchase – $20 ♦ August 26-31 – $25
Purchase on-line or at the front desk
Reserved seating is available with advance purchase of tickets
Tickets are not refundable
On-line ticket sales close at noon Saturday, August 31.
Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center
2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904 – 301-326-1181 – ample free parking
Off Rt. 29 in suburban Montgomery County, 15 minutes south of Columbia
Minutes from the ICC, I-95 and I-495
www.HollywoodBallroomDC.com
About the Helmut Licht Trio
Saturday, August 31, the Helmut Licht trio will perform at the Hollywood Ballroom. Whether you
dance to Helmut’s Ballroom Big Band or his trio, he will give you all the ballroom dances in perfect
dance tempos. Helmut is probably the only musician who was awarded the Arthur Murray
Professional Gold medal. He loves to dance as much as he enjoys playing music for dancers. The other
members of his trio are Andre Breckenridge, who has been playing Latin percussion and singing Latin
music with Helmut since 1966, plus Darlene Brady, Baltimore’s first lady of song. It will be a
magical evening of socializing, dancing and romancing.
dance to Helmut’s Ballroom Big Band or his trio, he will give you all the ballroom dances in perfect
dance tempos. Helmut is probably the only musician who was awarded the Arthur Murray
Professional Gold medal. He loves to dance as much as he enjoys playing music for dancers. The other
members of his trio are Andre Breckenridge, who has been playing Latin percussion and singing Latin
music with Helmut since 1966, plus Darlene Brady, Baltimore’s first lady of song. It will be a
magical evening of socializing, dancing and romancing.
