Alec Zhang and Klaudia Kluzinski to perform on New Year’s Eve

12:40 AM BR

On New Year’s Eve, Alec and Klaudia will perform two showcases:

a quickstep/foxtrot/Viennese waltz medley
a waltz showcase

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Their competition placements are:

1st place – DC DanceSport Inferno (University of Maryland)

2nd place – Big Apple DanceSport Challenge – NYC

1st place – City’s DanceSport Challenge – NYC

 They train at Manhattan Ballroom Dance, 29th W. 36th Street, NYC.

 

Thanks to all who made Saturday’s dance so great!

6:14 PM BR

 




       Thank you:
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Instructors Ron & Amy Wagaman

DJ Gary Varano

Showcase performers James Liang and Katya Vasil

The Helmut Licht Big Band

“All the Big Band Sounds plus Ballroom Dance Classics,
played in strict and steady danceable tempos!”

The Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center Event Team

               ~ And especially ~

Thanks to all who came and danced!

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2012 NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA 2012

1:29 AM BR

8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

8:00 – Doors open, Dancing begins
8:30 – Tables individually invited to Dinner Buffet
Showcasing Alec Zhang and Klaudia Kluzinski performing
a quickstep/foxtrot/Viennese waltz medley and a waltz showcase
Late Snacks
Midnight Champagne Toast
Fun Favors
Dance Hosts
Music provided by DJ Robert Kuzyk
Catering by Putting on the Ritz

Semi-Formal Attire

 

  ~ Menu ~

 Dinner wine

Strawberry spinach salad
Fresh baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and candied walnuts
nicely finished with a drizzle of our homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Garlic mashed potatoes
Sinfully rich mashed red potatoes laced with roasted fresh garlic

Vegetarian lasagna

Beef bourguignonne
Braised beef in a red wine mushroom sauce

Lacquered salmon
Fresh salmon marinated and roasted to perfection. finished with a soy & maple “lacquer”

Grilled asparagus spears
Cooked over an open fire then rolled in herbed butter

Rolls and butter
Fresh-baked ciabatta rolls and creamy butter florets

 Dessert
Martini ice cream, brownie & hot fudge sundae bar

Fill your martini glass with vanilla ice cream, brownies, hot fudge,
assorted toppings, whipped cream &
cherries.

 Fruit punch

Coffee

 

Pricing

 Ticket sales are limited to provide ample room for ballroom dancing.
Seating is reserved.
Early purchase of tickets is recommended.

Check for availability by calling 301-326-1181 or send an email

$118 –  December 31, subject to availability

 

News Highlights

12:31 AM BR

News Highlights

Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center

 

National Ballroom Dance Week begins this Friday, September 21!

This annual observance is a reminder to get out and dance with a partner on a great floor to wonderful music. Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center has announced two special dances, and we hope to see you on the dance floor during NBDW.


  • 80’s Night Special with DJ Robert Kuzyk at the Friday, September 28 Singles Dance! Couples are always welcome. There will be Trivia and Prizes and some great music. What stands out from the 80’s for you? Wear a costume and dust off your hustle!
  • Harvest Moon Dance, Sunday, September 30 ~ Celebrate the magic of the beautiful full harvest moon with music, dancing, and prizes. Alex Senko and Amy Wagaman will dance beautiful International style demonstrations for us.

Alex Senko’s Thursday classes continue with Beg/Int International Latin Rumba from 8:00-8:50 pm and Style & Choreography International Latin Rumba from 9:00-9:50 pm. Monday classes offer Bronze Level International Standard Quickstep from 8:00-8:50 followed by Advanced Level International Standard Waltz (program change) from 9:00-9:50. Alex is assisted by Amy Wagaman. Partner not necessary. $12 per lesson. Student pricing (with student ID) is $10 per lesson.

 

Ballet classes with Judith Duffy begin on Thursdays from 4:00-8:00 pm beginning September 20. Children love ballet, and it is a wonderful way for them to begin a life of dancing. Classes will start on the hour and will be for ages 3-14 years. For more information about ballet classes, visit our website or contact Judith by phone at 540-454-9148.

 

Take Five Tonite! – we’re currently running a promotion at HBDC’s Take Five Café. Coupons for delicious samples of our menu items are being randomly distributed. The catch? The coupons are good for that night only. We hope you sample something delicious from our Café!

 

Lasca Low, MISTD, is teaching a Ladies Only Standard Ballroom Practice, “Principles and Practice” on Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 for $15 per lesson.

Looking ahead to October ~ New instructors for our pre-dance lessons!

  • Catherine Noblitt ~ Sunday, October 14 ~ Beg Intl Standard Waltz
  • Chip Atwood ~ Sunday, October 21 ~ Int East Coast Swing
  • Tom Bevans ~ Wednesday, October 24 ~ Beg/Int Quickstep ~ Guest DJ
  • Debbie Tuttle ~ Sunday, October 28 ~ Int Hustle


 

 

Images from Past Events

11:10 PM BR

 

Enjoy images of past events at the Ballroom.

 

Chinese New Year 2012    (video)

 

New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2011    (video)