Hi Everyone,
I am receiving email and calls about the snow.
Yes, there will be class tonight and all week, but if you live on a hill and can’t make it, don’t worry. You can make up the missed class any time, in any section.
We need leads in Bachata and Cha Cha class on Tuesday at 6:00. It’s a great class and everyone in it has some salsa experience.
We also need leads in all the other beginning classes. If you are an intermediate dancer, feel free to come to the beginning classes for free to help out.
Save me a dance
michelle
1. NEW WEBSITE is still under construction.
2. Snow Days.
3. I’m available for private lessons.
4. New classes start Jan. 21 – 28 with the ASUW Experimental College.
5. Workshop schedule with Ney and Jennifer Feb. 8-11 plus a special milonga Feb. 8
6. I’ll be performing at the BA Grill on 2nd and Virginia Feb. 22, March 14, 15, 21, 22
7. My favorite places to dance, Tango, Salsa, Waltz, Country and WC Swing!
8. Most asked questions.
9. Salsa and Tango music and shoes
Michelle Badion
206-525-5928
206-334-7496 cell
1. NEW WEBSITE – check it out
www.michellebadion.com
michelle@michellebadion.com
There are now about 4 pages done, and in Jan. I’ll add more. I hope to use some of the old site, but update it with pictures, bio, more information about events and links. After my last email I was unable to get many of the replys, so I apologize to any one who wanted to be removed from the list.
The most up to date information is still from this email.
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2. Snow days.
I will be teaching even if it snows.
Please don’t drive if live where it is snowing.
You can make up any missed classes any time in any section.
The only way that classes would be canceled is if they closed University heights. In 18 years that has never happened.
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3. Private lessons are a great way to improve your dancing!!!
Call 206-334-7496 to get started.
Lessons are held at my studio at 1320 NE 63rd street.
Private lessons are $60 per hour for 1 or 2 people.
I hope many of you will take the opportunity to try a private class. It’s a great way to learn any dance.
I’m available Monday - Saturday during the day and Friday evenings.
I love working with wedding couples even if they have never danced before.
So if you know someone getting married who is a little nervous about that first dance have them give me a call.
It usually only takes a few sessions to feel confident and prepared.
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4. New Classes – Call 206-68-LEARN or go to www.exco.org to register
#1505 – Argentine Tango – Experience the Passion – Beginning Level
Come experience the sensual, exotic world of authentic Argentine Tango dancing. Once you try it, you’ll see why this dance is gaining popularity throughout the world. You’ll learn to dance this unique, special dance in a fun, easy environment. You don’t need experience, just desire. Learn to dance tango and get the scoop on where to Tango in Seattle.
U-District
Max Enrollment: 40
General Public: $35 — UW Students: $30
Section
Sec. 1 Thu. 1/24 7:15pm – 8:30pm ends Thu. 2/14
Sec. 2 Mon. 1/28 7:00pm – 8:40pm ends Mon. 2/11
Argentine Tango – Experience the Passion
Intermediate Argentine Tango
Mondays 8:45-9:45 First class is Jan. 28
Learn technique and style while increasing your vocabulary.
University Heights Center (5031 University Way NE)
$12 per class or 4 classes for $40
no need to register – drop-ins are fine.
no class MLK Day Jan 21
[1507 ] Salsa Dancing – Street Style Beginning
Learn real street style Salsa dancing being done in Latin nightclubs around the world from Seattle’s most well known instructor. You’ll learn Salsa and Merengue and be ready to hit the clubs even if you have never danced before. It’s easy, fun and addictive, and you’ll get a handout of all the salsa clubs in Seattle and Michelle’s favorite salsa music. Now is the time to start and Michelle is the right one to teach you!
U-District
Max Enrollment: 40
General Public: $35 — UW Students: $30
Section Starts Meets Ends
Sec. 1 Tue. 1/22 7:15pm – 8:30pm Tue. 2/12
Sec. 2 Wed. 1/23 7:15pm – 8:30pm Wed. 2/13
Sec. 3 Thu. 1/24 8:30pm – 9:45pm Thu. 2/14
[1508 ] Salsa Dancing – Level 2
The perfect class to follow Salsa Dancing – Street Style or if you already know some Salsa. This class takes your dancing to the next level. The class will concentrate on street style Salsa and will introduce many cool turns, patterns, style and technique to make your dancing even more fun. If you love Salsa you’re going to want more, and here it is, Level II.
U-District
Max Enrollment: 40
General Public: $35 — UW Students: $30
Starts Meets Ends
Sec. 1 Wed. 1/23 8:30pm – 9:45pm Wed. 2/13
Intermediate Salsa – Street Style (Level 3)
Tuesdays 8:30-9:30
new classes will start Jan. 22
University Heights Center (5031 University Way NE)
$12 per class or 4 classes for $40
no need to register – drop-ins are fine.
1506 ] Bachata & Cha Cha
Come learn to dance the slower Latin rhythms of the Cha Cha. Originally from Cuba, this music is wonderful to chance to. Many Latin bands and Latin DJs in Seattle are discovering Cha Cha, so now is a great time to learn how to dance to it. Michelle Badion has been teaching Latin Dance in Seattle for 11 years and will make the class fun and easy. No need to bring a partner.
U-District
Max Enrollment: 40
General Public: $35 — UW Students: $30
Sec. 1 Tue. 1/22 6:00pm – 7:15pm Tue. 2/12
[1504 ] Waltz – Just For Fun
Learn to dance the waltz in just four weeks. This class will teach several styles of 3/4 time dancing including slow waltz, Viennese waltz and Argentine waltz. There is a wonderful variety of music to waltz to and several waltz dances every week in Seattle. You don’t need any dance experience or a partner to enjoy this class. Waltz is a great class to start learning to dance.
U-District
Max Enrollment: 40
General Public: $35 — UW Students: $30
Section Starts Meets Ends
Sec. 1 Thu. 1/24 6:00pm – 7:15pm Thu. 2/14
[1509 ] West Coast Swing
West Coast Swing is a fun, slower version of swing dancing done to Rhythm and Blues music. It is more improvisational and interactive than traditional swing. West Coast Swing has been growing in popularity throughout the US and can be danced to a variety of music. You don’t need a partner or experience to enjoy this class – just a love for the music and a desire to dance.
U-District
Max Enrollment: 40
General Public: $35 — UW Students: $30
Section Starts Meets Ends
Sec. 1 Wed. 1/23 6:00pm – 7:15pm Wed. 2/13
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5. Tango Workshops – February 8-11, 2007 with Ney and Jennifer
Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt dance an elegant style of social tango which is rooted in the traditions of the neighborhood of Villa Urquiza in Buenos Aires. Their dance is defined by a smooth and graceful walk, a powerful sense of musicality, classic steps entwined with intricate embellishments, and an intimate embrace.
Jennifer Bratt is regarded as one of the best female tango dancer in the US. Her sharp embellishments and articulate feet are often compared to those of the renowned Geraldine Rojas. Ney Melo has studied tango with masters of the Villa Urquiza and nuevo styles of tango.
They have just finished a teaching tour in Australia and Italy and they are returning to Buenos Aires in November where they will run another “El Abrazo Tango Tour to Buenos Aires”.
you can watch video of them performing at <http://www.youtube.com/tangote
Contact: Anton, antontango@gmail.com or call 425-503-1282
Friday, February 8 @ University Heights, room 109
8 pm – 9:30 pm C1 ::: Pasos Muy Portenos I ( Intermediate )
9:30 pm – 1:00 am ::: Century Ballroom milonga with special guests Ney & Jennifer
Saturday, February 9 @ University Heights, room 108
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm WT-1 ::: Women’s technique Jennifer , part I
Embrace and walking with embelishments
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm WT-2 ::: Women’s technique with Jennifer, part II
Molinete and pivots with embellishments
Sunday, February 10 @ University Heights, room 109
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm C2 ::: Vals ( Intermediate )
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm C3 ::: Changing the embrace ( Intermediate )
Monday, February 11 @ China Harbor
8 pm – 9:30 pm C4 ::: Pasos Muy Portenos II and Navigation ( Intermediate )
9:30 pm – 12:00 am ::: China Harbor Milonga with special guests Ney & Jennifer
Special Milonga at the Century Ballroom Friday, Feb. 8th with a performance by Ney and Jennifer!
Full bar is open so 21+ only for the dance
This is my favorite milonga. It has a beautiful atmosphere, large dance floor, great food, full bar and all my friends.
The DJ will play traditional music up until 12 and then vary it as he likes. Come and experience a wonderful night of dancing.
9:00-9:30 free basic lesson with Greg and Lera
9:30-1:00 tango dance hosted by Kamran, the Century Ballroom and Michelle
DJ will be Anton and the performance will be around 10:30
$7
www.centruyballroom.com for more info
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6. Buenos Aires Grill
I’ll be performing at the Grill with Wladimir Feb. 22, March 14,15,21,22.
It’s not a show like the Century, but a series of ad-lib dances done between the tables. It’s lots of fun, but you can’t actually see much of the dancing. Make sure they know you’re there for the dancing so they don’t seat you in the back. I recommend reservations.
We’ll have time between dances to visit!
Buenos Aires Grill
2 Virginia, Seattle WA 98101
206-441-7076
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7. My Favorite places to dance.
Sundays – Offer all my favorite, so I can’t say which I’ll chose…
Tango Tea is the 2nd and 4th Sundays 5-9 at the Polish Hall…
WC Swing with the Seattle Swing Club from 5-9, every other week.
Salsa at the Triple Door with live music. 9:30-12…
Salsa at Seasound with my friend Nick 10 – 1:30…
I usually make it to at least 2 dances on Sunday
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Mondays -
Tango at China Harbor
I will also be Waltzing at Waltz etc. dances on any Monday I have off.
check out http://www.waltzetc.com for all the details.
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Tuesdays -
Salsa at Seasound with DJ Nick
Tango at the Century Ballroom 9:30-12 with DJ Kat.
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WEDNESDAY -
SWING N’ EVERYTHING AT CHINA HARBOR
Seattle’s Best West Coast Swing Dance Venue!
Location: China Harbor Lounge, 2040 Westlake Ave N, on beautiful Lake Union with a breath taking view of the city!
Basic & Beyond West Coast Swing Lesson: 7:00 with Terry & Jackie, www.cutarug.com
Dance: 8:00 – Midnight with DJ Terry ‘Wild Wild’ West,
Wednesday nights at MIXTURA’S RESTAURANT in Kirkland are a great SUCCESS – it’s an AWESOME place for Tango!!! We have agreed to continue with Tango nights there 2X per month after the new year – 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS – starting Weds, Jan 3rd & Jan 17th www.mixtura.biz <http://www.mixtura.biz/>
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Thursdays,
Traditional Tango at Il Bistro in the Market.
Salsa at the Century Ballroom is always hot too.
Mambo Cadillac performs Thursdays at The Twisted Cork Wine Bar at the foot of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bellevue which is at NE 8th Street and
Bellevue Way NE. We will start at 10PM starting July and there is no cover.
Little Red Hen is rockin and at least once a month I take my Country class there.
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Fridays
The 2nd Friday Tango dance is held at the Century Ballroom (915 E. Pine) and will future a different DJ every month
I usually like to sneak over to China Harbor for some Swing with DJ Terry West
www.cutarug.com
And on the 2nd Friday Sonny hosts a great Waltz night and Waltz Etc. has waltz the other Fridays.
The Century Ballroom also has an all ages Salsa dance at Halo Loft.
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Saturdays
Tango once a month with Greg and Sara and Gery. 1st Saturday only – live music
Washington Dance Club , 1017 Stewart Street , downtown Seattle
You will often find me salsa dancing on Sat. at the Century Ballroom (915 E. Pine)
I love to attend Paul and Milenda Booths fun WC swing dance in Kirkland. www.songscout.net
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8. Most asked questions:
1. do I need a partner? NO – the balance is usually good
2. do we have to change partners in class? YES – a few couples don’t, but I think you learn faster when you do.
3. do I have to register for ASUW classes? YES – everyone has to register for the ASUW classes
4. do I register for ongoing int. classes? NO – just show up for level 3 classes
5. what do I wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes that stay on your feet when turning
6. is there free parking? YES - 2 lots, one off University and one off Brooklyn
7. is there an age limit? NO - if you can pay attention you can learn to dance.
8. if I miss a class can I make it up? YES – feel free to make it up in any other section, or even a different class
9. when do new classes start? Jan. 22 – 24
10 will there be class if it snows? YES
hope this helps – let me know what other questions I should answer.
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9. Salsa CD list are in no special order.
I really like all compilation CD’s I have including the Starbucks and Putumayo ones.
To get all the coolest new Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha hits try visiting La Sirena Rosa – at the Pike Place Market Hillclimb
682-8338
Tobacco Ron – both CDs
Sonora Carruseles – Heavy Salsa
Africando All Stars – Mandali
Johnny Polanco – Pa’l bailador
Grupo Gale – Con El Mismo Swing
Los Titanes – Teremenda Salsa
Salsa En La Calle Ocho (any year)
Jose Alberto “El Canario” – The Best…
Celia Cruz – Le negra tiene tumba’o
Quinto Mayor – both CD’s
Melcochita – Sazonanando El Universo
Group Niche – A Golpe de Folklore (all thier CD’s are great)
Hard Salsa Dura / Fuentes All Stars
Monunteneando Con Los Nemus
Salsa Fresca / Dance hits of the 90’s
For Tango CD’s check out www.thetangocatalog.com or any CD store that has a large international section.
Look under Argentine Music not dance music.
I like instrumentals to teach to.
DiSarli and D’arenzo are easy for new dancers , but Piazzolla and Pugliese are very dramatic and fun.
all the compilation CD’s by the DJ’s of Buenos Aires are great!
I also have fun dancing to Neuvo Tango music of Gotan Project, and Tangogetto
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Shoes can be found at:
Center Stage Dance on University Way NE – across from U-Heights.
Arts in Kirkland – call first – 425-814-9191,
Jorge Nells Web site is www.jorgeneldesigns.com
His shoes are great!
The Wooly Mammoth in the U-Dist ( 4303 Univ. Way NE) has great othodic inserts for your shoes and the short ones can even be warn in heals. I recomend them for anyone having foot problems.
Tell all these shoe places that I sent you!!
