Friday, September 20, 2013

– Ford Ballroom Dance Club – Saturday – September 28, 2013 –

Knights of Columbus Hall

7080 Garling Drive

      Dearborn, Heights, Michigan 48127

(The hall is on south of Warren Rd., between Outer Drive and Evergreen.)

 

Dance Lesson from 8pm to 9pm (A-Tango by James)

Professional Showcase by Martine and James at 9:30pm

Open Dancing from 9pm til Midnight


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Ford Ballroom Dances are open to the public where everyone is welcome.
Singles and couples are invited to join us at theKnights of Columbus Hall in Dearborn Heights,where we will enjoy some lite refreshments, a 4400 sq ft wooden dance floor, and wonderful selection of ballroom dance music by Tom Walthall, the best ballroom dance party DJ. 
And we have over 150 dancer regulars.
Come join Detroit’s largest and the most fun dance party.
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James Valentino started his professional career in Hip Hop with a dance group in1998.
While continuing his love of dance, James became a professional Ballroom dance teacher in 2008.
After many years of teaching at other studios, James is proud to announce the opening of his own studio….”City Style Tango”, located in Clawson, MI. 
He has created a dance environment that is new and fun.
Though he’s trained and competes in American Smooth and Rhythm, he provides many of the specialty dances such as Kizomba, Zouk, Bollywood, WCS, Salsa, Bachata and of course Argentine Tango.
The lesson will be assisted by instructor Christina Rodgers and performing with James is Martina Vegel-Davidson of Autumn Rain Productions.
Fees: Dance Admission (include dance lesson): $12.00.  (We will have Dance shoes for sale.)

Argentine Tango showdance by Martina and James Valentino
Ford Ballroom Dance Club is an Official Member of FERA. 
For more information please call Jenny at 313-805-8044
or email jremingt@ford.com.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

- AACTMAD Ballroom Dance Party - Fri Sep 20, 2013 - 7:00 - 10:00 pm -


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Fri Sep 20, 2013
• 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm AACTMAD Ballroom Dance Party
Spend the evening dancing Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Tango and all of your ballroom favorites. 
No experience or partner necessary. 
A swing dancing lesson will precede open dancing. 
Food and drinks are potluck so bring your favorites to pass.
Group Dance Lesson from 7-8; 
Open Dancing from 8-10
Admission: Entire evening is $15; open dancing only is $10. 
Tickets purchased at the door.
Phone: (734) 644-1485
Information provided by: AABDSC


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Monday, August 19, 2013

- YA SALSA SOCIAL - August 25, 2013 -


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The YA Salsa Social is Detroit’s biggest salsa dance party. Hosted once per month by YA Salsa, attendees have the chance to learn salsa from some of the best instructors in Metro Detroit.
WHAT:
$10 at the door gets you:
Beginner & Intermediate and On2 Salsa Lesson starting at 5:30 p.m.!
Endless Beverages & Snacks!
A huge wooden dance floor!
The hottest salsa tracks spun by our volunteer guest DJs
Two floors of dancing – Salsa and Cha Cha Cha upstairs,
Latin Mix downstairs by DJ Caliente!
Cash Bar!
WHEN:
Sunday  -  August /25/ 2013
from 5:30 – 10 p.m.
WHO:
All Ages welcome
Kids under 16, free!
WHERE:
The American Legion Post 346
31775 Grand River Ave
Farmington, MI


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https://twitter.com/YASalsaDetroit
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YA Salsa  - Sunday Social -  
31775 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI (map)

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

- River Raisin Jazz Festival - 08/ 09-10-11 / 2013 -

http://riverraisinjazzfestival.com/index-1.html
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Friday, August 9 
PREVIEW PARTY HEADLINER!
Kevin Toney of the Blackbyrds 6:00 pm  Visit Website
Brought to you by Friendly Ford Lincoln Monroe, MI
Saturday, August 10
River Raisin Big Band 1:00 pm  Visit Website
Phil Denny 2:30 pm  Visit Website
The David Gerald Band 4:00 pm  Visit Website
Eric Darius 5:45 pm  Visit Website
Alexander Zonjic  Visit Website
with Guest The Motor City Horns 7:30 pm  Visit Website
Sunday, August 11
Morgen Stiegler  Visit Website
Ed Stone 2:30 pm  Visit Website
The Jamm Tribute to Jesse Coleman 4:00 pm
featuring James Coleman
Alex Bugnon 5:45 pm  Visit Website
Bobby Caldwell 7:30 pm  Visit Website





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Friday, July 19, 2013

- Join  the  Gang -  

- YA Salsa -  - Dance - Sunday -  

- 07/28/13 -


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The YA Salsa Social is Detroit’s biggest salsa dance party. Hosted once per month by YA Salsa, attendees have the chance to learn salsa from some of the best instructors in Metro Detroit.
WHAT:
$10 at the door gets you:
Beginner & Intermediate and On2 Salsa Lesson starting at 5:30 p.m.!
Endless Beverages & Snacks!
A huge wooden dance floor!
The hottest salsa tracks spun by our volunteer guest DJs
Two floors of dancing – Salsa and Cha Cha Cha upstairs,
Latin Mix downstairs by DJ Caliente!
Cash Bar!
WHEN:
Sunday  -  July /28/ 2013
, from 5:30 – 10 p.m.
WHO:
All Ages welcome
Kids under 16, free!
WHERE:
The American Legion Post 346
31775 Grand River Ave
Farmington, MI
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for you FB types – Please give these a LIKE -
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Propaganda-People/365781963453533
(( future info and guest pass sites … ))
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Friday, June 28, 2013

Ann Arbor's Los Gatos - Afro-Cuban music - Ypsilanti District Library - Friday - 06/28/13 - 6 - 8 pm

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gatos_1.jpgAfro-Cuban band -  Los Gatos - 
free  outdoor show Friday 
( Tonight - If it does not rain -)
Los Gatos maestro Pete Siers leads this vibe-influenced Latin jazz quintet through boleros, pachangas, fiery mambos, cha cha chas and other Afro-Cuban dance styles.
Old-school Latin jazz - by Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, and Joe Cuba.
 Siers (timbales, coro, percussion),
 Cary Kocher (vibes, coro),
Kurt Krahnke (bass),
Brian Di Blassio (piano, coro)
 Al Di Blassio (congas, vocals, percussion).
The performance is sponsored by the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti and the Friends of YDL.
Los Gatos performs at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 28. Free. Moves inside in case of rain. Sponsored by the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti and the Friends of YDL. Details at www.ypsilibrary.org or 734-482-4110 ext. 1385.

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- YA Salsa - Orquesta Ritmo - Dance - 06/30/13

  • 31775 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI (map)



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    The YA Salsa Social is Detroit’s biggest salsa dance party. Hosted once per month by YA Salsa, attendees have the chance to learn salsa from some of the best instructors in Metro Detroit.
    WHAT:
    $10 at the door gets you:
    Beginner & Intermediate and On2 Salsa Lesson starting at 5:30 p.m.!
    Endless Beverages & Snacks!
    A huge wooden dance floor!
    The hottest salsa tracks spun by our volunteer guest DJs
    Two floors of dancing – Salsa and Cha Cha Cha upstairs,
    Latin Mix downstairs by DJ Caliente!
    Cash Bar!
    WHEN:
    Sunday, June 30 , from 5:30 – 10 p.m.
    WHO:
    All Ages welcome
    Kids under 16, free!
    WHERE:
    The American Legion Post 346
    31775 Grand River Ave
    Farmington, MI
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    for you FB types – Please give these a LIKE -
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bands-shows-music-dance/52553064431
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Propaganda-People/365781963453533
    (( future info and guest pass sites … ))
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Monday, June 24, 2013

- Orquesta Ritmo - Salsa - TOP - Ann Arbor - June 29 - 2013 -

Saturday, June 29 2013 -

5:00 Retreat: World Dance Workout
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8:00 Tumbao Bravo
9:30 Orquesta RITMO 
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