Super Summer Showcase!

05/12/08 12:27 AM Filed in: Events

We're counting down to our Summer Showcase May 18 and it's looking like a blockbuster day with over 60 spectators and participants. All the students are polishing up their fun and exciting numbers and we can't wait for them to perform it. Many people are asking the location of the venue. Well, here it is:

Knights of Columbus
5 Hollis Ave.
Quincy, MA 02171

If you haven't bought your tickets yet, they're still on sale! To purchase, please call the studio 617-492-2122 or stop by. For details of the showcase, please visit our Showcase page.

Yankee Classic Entries Are In!

05/12/08 12:21 AM Filed in: Events

So it's official. We've submitted the Yankee Classic entries and we can't wait for the competition to happen starting June 19! Good luck to our super students that will represent Extreme Dancesport and bring home the blue ribbon prize:

Anne-Marie Barussaud
Elizabeth Lambert
Nancy Folan
Jessica Clements
Angeline Egea
Denise Warner
Elizabeth Parson
Elizabeth Townsley
Melissa Tovin
Ania Lukas
Carlos Lopez
Genevieve Cuevas

Check them out on our Dancesport Team page!

They all have been practicing hard so come out and support the team and cheer them on!

Good luck ladies and gentlemen!

June Class Enrollment Open

05/12/08 12:16 AM Filed in: Group Classes

Missed May class enrollment? Not to worry. June classes are now open for enrollment. Learn to ChaCha or how about a little Tango to spice up your life. Life is too short to sit this one out. Learn to dance today and be happy. Simply enroll ONLINE or call the studio 617-492-2122.

Party THIS FRIDAY!!!

05/06/08 05:05 PM Filed in: Events

Join us this Friday, May 9 for our monthly Friday Night Practice Party. Dance to the tunes of ChaCha, Salsa, Samba, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and lot's more. Practice your dancing and have fun while you're at it! Open to the general public. Sign up ONLINE for the cheaper price!

May Series Classes Starting Soon!

05/02/08 04:57 PM Filed in: Group Classes

Don't forget to sign up for classes for May 2008. Drop-in for our Saturday (5/3/08) International Latin and Standard Technique classes starting at 12:00 PM and 12:45 PM, respectively. Then start your series on Sunday (5/4/08) with

1:30 PM Ballroom Sampler Beginner
2:15 PM Club Salsa Beginner
3:00 PM Club Salsa Advanced Beginner

Check the Calendar page for more classes!

Summer Showcase Tickets -Early Purchase Deadline Approaching!

04/27/08 09:54 PM Filed in: Events

Hurry and purchase your tickets before April 30, 2008 and save $10! Don't miss the showcase of the year with fun and exciting student/professional performances on Sunday, May 18, 2008! We have a record number of friends and family spectators coming to watch and support the showcase event. Check out our performance line-up on our Showcase page.

To purchase tickets, please call 617-492-2122 or order ONLINE!

Tips for Saving Money on Pro/Am and Competitions

04/21/08 05:14 PM Filed in: General

A lot of students ask us how to save money on Pro/Am dancing and competitions. Here are some money saving tips to make your Pro/Am dancing more affordable and therefore more enjoyable.

Preparation:

Develop a competition goal and budget early on to finance your dancing. Give yourself at least two months for your next competition budget. Take advantage of any studio or competition promotions or studio work-study programs to help pay for competitions.
Practice, practice, practice on your own. Whether it's choreography, technique, arm styling or musicality, practicing on your own will improve your dancing ten-fold and prepare you for your next lesson. Best of all, it's free.
Try sharing private lessons with your fellow dancesport pro/am'ers. Have a practice buddy and share a technique lesson. At the end of the day, technique is the same whether you take it with someone or alone. If you're on a lesson package, work it out so one lesson comes off your package and the next comes off your buddy's package. This is a great way to stretch out your package therefore saving you money.
You don't have to do all four styles (19 dances). Choose your favorite style and focus on it. Why be a "jack of all trade" if you're "a master of none"?
Take group classes in your style (if available) even if it's at a lower level. You will get the benefit of a refresher on your fundamentals that you have probably already forgotten and you will be dancing with other people developing your follow/lead skills.
Attend the studio parties as much as possible. Why? This will develop your follow/lead, musicality, and justify the reason why you started dancing in the first place... to have fun! This will especially help you if you feel your dancing is stiff and uneventful. Training through social dancing will mentally and physically improve your dancing and give your dancing a more natural feel on the competition floor. Bottom line: Dance as much as possible.
Learn to make or at least stone your own dress. Ask your beloved dress maker to give you tips or even ask to help out so you can learn.
Learn to do your own hair and make-up. We offer workshops to do hair and make-up from time to time. If you don't want to wait, take a private lesson on hair and make-up. You'll save a lot of money and head aches in the long run.
Learn to do your own tan. Spray tan and Mystic tan can get expensive. Applying tan on yourself will save you a lot of money in the long run.

Competitions:

Do as many entries you can afford but don't do too little. Each heat lasts only 90 seconds so if you only do a few dances, it goes by pretty darn fast. It'll be over before you even started. We always recommend doing at least fifteen dances to get the most out of a competition. A perfect combination would be 10 single dances and 1 multi-dance event. You can always do more, of course.
Compete in a multi-dance event if you can. This is where you get the most bang for your buck in terms of entries. The multi-dance events typically have more competitors that results in multiple rounds. If you make it to the next round and since we don't charge for plus rounds, you get to dance again for free! You can also win prize money!
If you're traveling, book early for flights, hotel, etc. to get the good deals. Share rooms with as many people as the hotel allows.
Get as many of your fellow teammates to compete so the teacher's expense can be lower per student. Adding one extra student can dramatically lower the teacher's expenses.

Remember, the key to making the most of what you spend. Budget early on and strategize your training for maximum output. Learn from your mistakes and involve your teacher in the planning stages. All in all, have fun!

-Extreme Dancesport Team

May Classes Open for Enrollment!

04/21/08 05:10 PM Filed in: Group Classes

Missed April classes? Not to worry. May classes are now open for enrollment. A fresh new set of 4-week series classes will get your blood pumping with cool dance moves to get you through the next dance party. Learn to dance Tango, ChaCha, Waltz, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, and more!

Enroll ONLINE or call in 617-492-2122!

Summer Showcase!

04/21/08 05:06 PM Filed in: Events

Join us for our next spectacular Summer Showcase with lot's of student performances, food, drinks and dancing.

Save the date for May 18, 2008!

The venue will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Quincy, MA. This is only 15 minutes south of Boston and right across the street from the North Quincy T-stop off the red line.

Watch Helle, Leon, Erin, and Artem perform with their talented students. If you would like to do a number, please talk to your instructor and put your name on the showcase list!

Go to our Showcase page for more information!
Serving the Boston and Cambridge area.

Eat, Drink, Dance!

04/13/08 04:01 PM Filed in: Events

Join us this Friday 4/18 for our monthly Friday Night Practice Party. Bust a move to the groovy tunes of Salsa, ChaCha, Hustle, Swing, Tango, Waltz, Rumba, Merengue, West Coast Swing, and lot's more. Beginners to Advanced dancers are all welcome. Snacks and drinks provided. Open to the public.

Enroll ONLINE and save $5!

FREE Samba lesson at 7:30 PM!
Party from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM!
Admission: $10 online or $15 at the door

Charlotte Jorgensen Returns

04/07/08 10:12 PM Filed in: Events

Former world ballroom champion and world class coach returns to Extreme Dancesport for coaching on April 12 and 13 (morning only). We are taking reservations for private lessons now. If you would like to book privates please call 617-492-2122 or email us the desired day(s) and time(s). We will finalize the schedule and payment the week before on April 4.

Price: $130 per 45 minutes

Read more about Charlotte here.

Serving the Boston and Cambridge area.

Enroll Now for April Classes

04/07/08 08:49 PM Filed in: Group Classes

New 4-week series classes for April are open for enrollment! Spring into April with Salsa, Tango, ChaCha, Rumba, and more! It all starts April 6!

We get tons of new students every day looking for something fun and different. Learning how to dance is one of the most popular activities amongst many adults and kids. Impress your family and friends with your new dance skills.

Looking for more than just social classes? Check out our competition program for adults and youths. See why many people come here to dance!

To enroll, please go to our ONLINE SCHEDULER or call the studio 617-492-2122!

Serving the Boston and Cambridge area.

Ballroom Dance Party This Friday!

03/09/08 01:57 PM Filed in: Events

Come join us for another beautiful night of dancing with great music, great dance floor, great people, and of course, great dancing! We've got some new tunes that'll keep you dancing all night long. This is a great way to really practice your steps and meet some fun people.

So join us this Friday and enjoy a FREE ChaCha lesson followed by 2 hours of non-stop dancing with snacks and drinks. You can register ONLINE or over the phone 617-492-2122. See you there!

March Series Classes Start

03/02/08 07:05 PM Filed in: Events

A brand new series of group classes begin THIS week so enroll now and start dancing. From the cheeky ChaCha to the elegant Waltz, you can finally learn it all here. Lot's of beginner to advanced classes are available. Just give us a call at the studio 617-492-2122 or enroll ONLINE!

Happy Dancing!

Last Day to Early Register

02/29/08 11:02 AM Filed in: Events

Today is the last day to early register for the Extreme Latin and Rhythm Intensive. You can register online or over the phone 617-492-2122. You can register on-the-day, tomorrow but why pay more when you can save some bucks today?

Only A Few More Days!

02/28/08 10:57 AM Filed in: Events

Only a few more days until the Extreme Latin and Rhythm Intensive takes place this Saturday! This means early registration is going to close soon! So hurry and register ONLINE or call the studio 617-492-2122!

This is the most bang for the buck dancesport education money can buy and you'll get crucial information on how to beat your competition.

March Classes Open for Enrollment!

02/18/08 02:34 PM Filed in: General

March classes are available online for enrollment! Enroll early and save big time. Don't wait till the last minute. Some of our popular classes fill up fast. You can enroll ONLINE, over the phone 617-492-2122, or in person.

Extreme Latin and Rhythm Intensive

02/12/08 05:35 PM Filed in: Events

Registration for the Extreme Latin and Rhythm Intensive is OPEN! You can DOWNLOAD the individual registration form and mail it to us or sign up ONLINE.

Going as a group? DOWNLOAD our group registration form and mail it to us.

Don't miss this highly talked about event!

Party This Friday 2/15!

02/11/08 11:48 AM Filed in: Events

Come party with us this Friday Night 2/15 and have a great time dancing with our friends and family. This is a chance to cut loose and practice your steps in a relaxed and social setting. All styles of music is played so there's something for everyone and the party is open to the general public. So bring your friends!

There's a FREE Rumba lesson at 7:30 PM so don't miss that! Valentine's Day may be over on Friday, but there's still love in the air. Share that love with us!

You can purchase tickets over the phone, ONLINE, or in person!

EUDSC Saturday

02/11/08 10:52 AM Filed in: Events

Congratulations to all our students at the USDCS on Saturday and Sunday! They all looked absolutely amazing on the dance floor. At first glance, you could hardly recognize some of the students after Helle's famous hair and make-up sessions. We're especially proud of the the first-timers as they dance their tails off with such poise and composure. Great job guys!

Congratulations to
Emil
Arie
Denise
Elizabeth L.
Elizabeth T.
Sylvia
Molika
Asher
Rachel
Laura
Aaron
Katie
Carlos
Genevieve
Jennifer
Sheila
Steve

Photos of Saturday will be up shortly!

We can't wait for the next competition: Manhattan Dancesport Championship!

EUDSC Friday

02/08/08 06:46 PM Filed in: Events

We've just completed the first day of competition at the EUDSC and our students rocked the house! Congratulation to Megan, Jessica, and Angeline as they competed for the very first time and they looked amazing (even at 8:00 AM in the morning!). Congratulations to Emil and Arie as they danced a few dances in Standard beautifully in the afternoon.

See them in action on our Photos page!

As for the new venue itself, the ballroom is simply elegant and beautiful. The special pink and blue lighting gave the competition floor a unique soft look unlike other venues that are usually too bright. Hats off to the organizers for a great start!

More to come for Saturday's coverage!

Heat List is Up for EUDSC

02/07/08 12:17 PM Filed in: Events

Competitors,

The heat list is now up so you can check you start time and tell all your friends and family to watch you shake it. Here is the link:

http://www.easterndancesport.com/comp/EUSDC2008_HeatLists.html

Good luck competitors!

Studio Closed for Competition

02/04/08 02:26 PM Filed in: Events

The studio will be CLOSED February 8 (fri) - 9 (sat) for the Eastern Dancesport United States Championship this weekend! We will be there to compete, support, and have a great time. Come watch and support your friends at the studio. They have been working hard preparing for this competition. Spectator discounts ($5 coupons) available here at the studio. For more information about the competition.

Please visit their website www.easterndancesport.com

Pro/Am Practice Friday Night

01/31/08 07:17 PM Filed in: Events

We're having a practice night this Friday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM for Extreme Dancesport competitors. This is a purely meet-up event designed to bring Pro/Am competitors together and practice in a supportive environment. Be surrounded with high energy and support your teammates!

Come and be surrounded by a great competition environment and practice with others who want to improve their dancing. The more the merrier and all styles welcome, of course.

All Extreme Dancesport competitors are welcome!

February Group Classes Open for Enrollment!

01/28/08 10:01 AM Filed in: Group Classes

New group class series are starting this Saturday, February 2 and enrollment is filling up fast and furious. Don't miss out on some great classes this month that'll jump start your dance education. We have tons of classes for adults and kids of all ages and levels. If there is an advanced level you would like to participate, let us know. You can easily catch up with a private lesson.

You can conveniently enroll ONLINE, over the phone, or in person.

Latin and Rhythm Intensive Announced!

01/27/08 05:40 PM Filed in: Events

Our most anticipated event is officially open for registration! Extreme Latin and Rhythm Intensive is a single day of intensive workshops and seminars for the serious International Latin and American Rhythm competitors. This is no ordinary dance camp. We don't even call it a camp. Each workshop/seminar is designed to accelerate your dance training by teaching the latest dance trends, developing your fundamentals, creating choreography that works, and executing technique as its done by top competitors today. Check out the details on our Intensive page!

Competitor's Glamour Guide!

01/19/08 06:46 PM Filed in: Group Classes

Join us at our Competitor's Glamour Guide 101 Workshop this Saturday 1/26 and learn to look the part! Hair and make-up and everything in between are just as important to a performance as costumes. The right look can enhance your vision, adding drama and flair to your choreography, while the wrong one can distract from the dancing. How can you create looks that will add a touch of excitement to your numbers and, at the same time, be versatile and easy to create?

Here, Helle Rusholt breaks down how to get the most out of this integral component of your competition performance. This is a 90-minute workshop. Early registration is required. This is not included in the Rock n' Roll membership.

You can register over the phone 617.492.2122, ONLINE, or in person.

New Dancesport Team Page

01/14/08 11:23 PM Filed in: General

Check out our new Dancesport Team page and see who's who at Extreme Dancesport. These committed students compete all around the country and they're hungry for more. These pages are in the works so they're still being updated but you can enjoy the pages now for your viewing pleasure.

Wanna be part of a great team? Our dancesport competition program will get you on the dance floor at any level and age. Simply call the studio 617-492-2122 and schedule your first lesson!

See you on the floor!

-Extreme Dancesport

Interview with Helle Rusholt

01/13/08 04:09 PM Filed in: General

Extreme Dancesport was chosen to be interviewed on CCTV and you can hear a live stream this Thursday on http://www.cctvcambridge.org from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (or on Cambridge Cable TV Channel 9) with our very own, Helle Rusholt. Repeat broadcast only on Friday from 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM on Cambridge Cable TV Channel 10.

Or, if you don't want to wait, you can hear the podcast NOW on http://web.mac.com/dmitriproductions!

EUSDC Entries Are In!

01/10/08 07:07 PM Filed in: Events

The Eastern United States Dancesport Championship entries are now in! So who's competing at Extreme Dancesport?

Anne-Marie Barussaud
Aaron Chase
Jessica Clements
Genevieve Cuevas
Rachel Diorio
Angeline Egea
Laura Giannitrapani
Katie Hinkle
Megan Kelley
Ana Regina Kenney
Cindy Ko
Elizabeth Lambert
Carlos Lopez
Jennifer Lubeski
Molika Moul
Robert Pinkham
Sylvia Rozwadowska
Edward Simone
Asher Tenn-McClellan
Elizabeth Townsley
Denise Warner
Arie Wyss
Emil Wyss
Steve Yi

Good luck to all the competitors!

New Hours on Sundays!

01/10/08 01:04 PM Filed in: General

With classes offered on Sundays, the studio hours has been extended which means more studio time! The new hours on Sunday are 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Studio Hours
Mondays-Thursdays 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fridays 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sundays 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

-Extreme Dancesport

Sunday Classes (NEW!)

01/01/08 10:05 PM Filed in: Group Classes

Sunday series classes are now offered this month, January 2008. Many of the great classes during the week is now offered on Sundays starting January 6.

Sunday, January 6
12:00 PM Tango Beginner Series
12:45PM Waltz Beginner Series
1:30 PM ChaCha Beginner Series
2:15PM Club Salsa Beginner Series

These series classes are a great way to get started and couple that with private lessons, you'll be rock'n and rolling!

You can enroll at the studio, over the phone 617.492.2122 or ONLINE!

Classes Start This Saturday

01/01/08 10:00 PM Filed in: Group Classes

New series classes start this Saturday so don't wait to the last minute. These classes fill up fast and spaces may be limited. There's always a mad rush to enroll after the New Year, so don't wait to the last minute!

Saturday, January 5
12:00 PM International ChaCha Bronze Series
12:45 PM International Rumba Bronze Series

Sunday, January 6
12:00 PM Tango Beginner Series
12:45PM Waltz Beginner Series
1:30 PM ChaCha Beginner Series
2:15PM Club Salsa Beginner Series

Check our Calendar for more classes!

Happy New Year!

01/01/08 09:53 PM Filed in: General

The studio is now open for dancing! And what a way to start the new year with tons of group classes and private lessons! It's great to be back and dancing again! Make your New Year's resolution special this year and LEARN HOW TO DANCE! Forget going to the gym. Try burning calories while dancing. It's a lot more fun! We have many dance programs that will satisfy all your senses! Go to our Getting Started page to get started. duh! Now get off your chair and start dancing!