Mambo Intensive with George Hendricks Sept. 13

Don't miss your chance to learn from one of the best! George Hendricks -- US champion, longtime coach and respected adjudicator -- will give tips and techniques so you can mambo like never before. The mambo intensive runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 13. Cost is $60 per person. Sign up today!

Guest Party Sept. 12!

Friends, family, co-workers -- or anyone who's reading this blog -- come to the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Willoughby for another spectacular guest party. It all starts with a FREE group class at 7:15 p.m. followed by the party from 8-9:30 p.m. Enjoy tons of dancing, student exhibitions and fabulous performances by our pros! These parties are always a hit, so come enjoy the fun!

Team Match Sunday, Oct. 5

We want that trophy back! Join us for another battle between the Northern Ohio and Southern Ohio schools. This time it's on our turf -- at LaMalfa in Mentor! Team Match is a great way to improve your dancing -- fast! You'll enjoy a fabulous day of competition, lunch, dinner, and a terrific pro show. Early bird deadline is August 9. See your instructor for details.

Coaching With Jesse DeSoto Aug. 12-13

One of our most popular coaches is back! Jesse is choreographing our Holiday Showcase (Dec. 7) along with regular coaching. Sign up now...time slots are filling up fast!

Guest Party July 18

Invite your friends and family, co-workers and anyone else you can think of for a fantastic evening of dancing and performances. It's our July Guest Party on the 18th. We'll start with a SALSA GROUP CLASS at 7:15 p.m. that's open to everyone. Then at 8 p.m. we'll start the party with student performances and a pro show. See you there!

The North Wins Team Match!

The Willoughby team fought hard. Carlos and Marlene nearly set the floor on fire with their bolero, Domenick scored honors in just about every dance and Tyler won Top Youth in the region. Plus we were the rowdiest, most spirited school.

All our students were great! Tim and Sherrie, Christy, Carlos and Marlene, Molly, Vadim, Igor and Elena, James and Susanna, Francina, Melissa, Tyler, Dannielle, Dawn, Annette, Matt and Toyomi, Charlie, Sandy, Domenick, Stephanie, and Tim and Kristine -- we're so proud of you! We didn't keep the trophy, but we'll get it back at the next competition in October!

Check out all the pictures in our photo gallery on the website, www.dancecleveland.com

Summer Youth Dance Camps

Get your kids out of the house and on the dance floor! They'll have a blast learning the basics of social dancing -- including swing, salsa and a whole lot more. Dance camps are 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, with 8-12 year olds attending July 21-24 and teens attending July 28-31. The cost is $80 per person. Call today to register!