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Beginning yesterday and continuing until May 8, we're conducting an opinion survey about our E-Blasts to be sure we are providing the most valuable information for our dance community.The survey form is now active, so please fill it out as soon as possible.Anyone who provides a name and e-mail address at the end of the survey form will be placed on a list for free admission to a Friday night dance party on one of the following dates: May 11, 18 or 25.E-Blast Renewal Reminder
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Cheryl's latest blog post on Mountain View Patch talks
about the value and benefits of student performances - like our
upcoming April Showcase. Also check Patch for local news, community
events and other "local voices."
DWTS Season 14
Please view or record DWTS shows, and ask friends and family to vote for #TeamFuego!  |
| William Levy & Cheryl Burke rehearsing for DWTS. |
Message from Cheryl:
Dear fans, family and friends,
Last night William tapped his Latin roots once again, this time for a passionate Rumba - a follow-up to his Argentine Tango the week before, where he pushed his limits despite a torn ligament. You can view his embodiment of passion and aggression during our Tango performance at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYzOa-gNGOwAs
our fans have seen, William and I remain near the top of the "curve"
on cumulative scores since the first week on "Dancing with the Stars." A
lot of the credit goes to William, of course, but also to you. It's
not just the numerical votes. It's knowing how many of you out there
really want to see us in the finals! We're inspired to try even harder,
feeling that you're with us on this fantastic journey.
William's
skill and abilities as a fully committed student keeps us moving
ahead, but without your vote we could be in trouble on any given week.
As
I mentioned last week, you can't assume any team will score 9s or 10s
on every show. Your vote remains important - regardless of any
variations in our scores!
Thank you so much for your inspiring and loving support.
With love,Cheryl
P.S. To vote for William and me, call 800-868-3408 or log on to http://www.abc.com.
You are allowed to vote multiple times equal to the number of
celebrities on the show. Phone lines, text votes (AT&T customers
only) and online polls will open at the top of each performance show.
Phone
and text lines will stay open for 30 minutes after the end of the
show. Online voting will remain open until 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time)
and 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on the day of the results show.
Please follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/CherylBurke and William Levy at http://twitter.com/willylevy29.
Details about how and when to vote are included on the DWTS FAQ link about voting.
Spring Fever Showcase & Medal Ball: Saturday, April 28
Just
five days away! This all-day event - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - promises to be
among the best in recent years. This may be the Showcase that sets a
new standard for Cheryl Burke Dance.In addition to the heats and solo performances, we will present three Showcase "Firsts" for our studio: First "Latin Bombshell Formation Team!" First "Burlesque Team Performance!" First "Team Matches!" between competing groups of our instructors! The
new Team Matches are an opportunity for students to cheer on their
favorite teachers and a chance for everyone in the audience to see
friendly professional competition at a high level of skill. Our Showcase adjudicator will be Steve Vasco, a world-class professional competitor, instructor, coach and judge. There's
more - for you, your family, and friends who are curious about dancing.
As usual, the schedule leaves room for social dancing between
performances. See your instructor or phone our studio for details about
the optional post-Showcase dinner and club dancing at Blue Pheasant Restaurant in Cupertino.Showcase general public admission: $15.Please note: There will be no series or drop-in classes between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on April 28 due to Showcase.
Performance Spotlights: Thursday, April 26 & Friday, April 27
During
Thursday and Friday night dancing we feature Spotlight Performances,
previews of routines for our Spring Fever Showcase on April 28.
This
Thursday, April 26, instructor Jacqueline Bequette will present three
performances with several of her students:
- The Hip Hop Dolls
- A Reggaeton Style Dance Troupe
- A Salsa routine with David Korunsky.
On Friday, April 27, Silke Heleine and her students will offer a sneak preview of their Burlesque team performance. In
addition, our professional instructors will preview a special Salsa
Team demonstration at the Friday night party this week.
Saturday Burlesque Series / Formation Team with Silke Heleine!
We're offering Silke's Modern Burlesque classes as a six-week series or drop-in.
Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dates: March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21; and May 5.
Take all six classes for $120. Drop-in: $30 for each session.
Bonus #1: Students have the option of participating in a team performance during our Spring Fever Showcase!
Bonus #2: Each
student in the class will get access to videos with demos by Silke
with counts and music, posted on a private Facebook Group.
Salsa/Salsa - Thursday, May 3, AND Saturday, May 5.
Here is a chance to enter our second annual "Salsa/Salsa" contests
on two nights! A huge hit last year, we're expanding this event to
two dance parties next week. Don't miss it! Which couple will perform
the best Salsa dance? Who will concoct the most delicious Salsa sauce? Awards for winners in both categories!
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| Jessica Ruby, Yoga Meets Dance™ Instructor |
Yoga Meets Dance™ - a NEW class on Saturdays, May 5 and 12
This
drop-in class is based on easy Hatha yoga, free-spirited dance, guided
imagery, music therapy, gentle humor, community building and
meditation. Exotic rhythms set your body and spirit free. Non-dancers -
all abilities, shapes and sizes - are welcome to join. No complicated
dance steps to learn. No experience needed. We've received good
feedback about this class, so give it a try!
Instructor Jessica Ruby is a certified Yoga Meets Dance™ instructor,
Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, and a practicing Yogi, having taught
people from age 5 to 77 since 2004. An avid Salsa, Merengue, 5 Rhythms,
and Belly Dancer, Jessica combines the joy of dance, music, and
therapeutic play.
Saturdays, May 5 and 12: 11 a.m. - Noon. Drop-in: $15 per class.
Thursday Latin Performance Classes - April 26
A new four-week series of"Latin Medley" classes for ladies with Silke Heleine runs through April and early May. Reminder: The "Beginners Latin Bombshell" class, starting at 7 p.m., is
designed to prepare dancers for the more advanced
classes at 8 and 9 p.m. This series - beginning,
intermediate and advanced Latin routines - continues during the months
ahead, with formation team routines set for upcoming Showcases!
Click here to see a class performance.
Nightclub Dance Classes - Thursday Evenings, starting
May 3
Join
instructor Kimi Wynn for a four-month summer series - May through
August. Each month will focus on one of four basic nightclub dance
styles for the beginning level dancer: Salsa, Nightclub Two Step, West
Coast Swing and Hustle.
Thursdays: 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
Our studio is perfect for practice!
With
the lowest floor fees and one of the largest spaces for dancing in
Northern California, consider practicing your
routines at our studio.Ongoing discounts and FREE programs:
Corporate Nights - Learn how your company or organization can enjoy Friday beginning classes and a dance party in our spectacular studio - FREE! "
Connectors Program - Now entering the second week of an eight-week period, a new program began April 13.
The sooner you start, the better your chances of winning maximum benefits.
Jazzercise at Cheryl Burke Dance
Join in April and the first month is FREE!Reminder: Jazzercise is offered at our studio six days a week:Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 9 to 10 a.m. PLUS Tuesday & Thursday: 6 to 7 p.m. Drop-in class: $12. Jazzercise offers special special monthly package pricing!
New Series Classes:
Be
sure to check our online calendar for dates, times and details. We are
changing class designations to a more basic division of class levels.
Starting in April, all classes will carry one of the following
descriptions: "Newcomer," "Beginner/Intermediate," or
"Intermediate/Advanced."
Look for the red "NEW!" designation. Some
of these are first-time offerings at our studio. Others feature new
instructors teaching an established dance style in a different way, a
new level of instruction, or a new day or time for a class.
We
have included "technique" classes in our lineup. Although we recommend
the full series whenever possible, these do not require a balance of
leaders and followers. You can take them as a drop-in.
Happy Dancing! See you at the studio!
Brigitte Levy
Office Manager, Cheryl Burke Dance
