Doreen's Dance Dialogue
Dancing in Orange County, CA and surrounding areas
http://www.doreensdancedialogue.com

Dancing for Haiti
FUNDRAISER
Friday, February 5th
***PLEASE read more below***

Friday, January 29th:

Doreen's Ballroom Party
Avant Garde Ballroom 1 in Newport Beach
No lesson tonight  :(
8 PM to Midnight - General Dancing
DJ's/Hosts: Steve
Doreen & Ken will be absent, but Steve will be playing our usual music!
Please  join us for a wonderful night of dancing!
Delicious snacks & beverages included
ALWAYS GREAT MUSIC!
$10 per person
 http://www.avantgardeballroom.com


Other options:

EZ Dancing in Anaheim  www.ezdancing.com
Fullerton Ballroom in Fullerton   http://www.fullertonballroom.com
Swing Dance at Atomic Ballroom in Irvine  http://atomicballroom.com

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Saturday, January 30th:
 
***We will be going to:
 
Atomic Ballroom in Irvine

7 PM - Beginning Tango with Reza
7:45 PM - Intermediate Tango with Reza (upstairs)
7:45 PM - Advanced Tango with Doreen (main ballroom)
Ballroom Party from 8:30 PM to midnight
Lessons are $15 each or 10 lessons for $100 or
10 lessons for $90 with USA Dance membership card
If you take either lesson, the party is free.
If you come for the party only, the cost is $10.
USA Dance members with card - $8
ALWAYS GREAT MUSIC! 
DJ's: Doreen & Ken
Please join us at the most exciting Saturday ballroom dances in OC!!!
Hope to see you there.
 
 
Other options:

Club One in Costa Mesa  http://www.clubonestudio.com
EZ Dancing in Anaheim  http://www.ezdancing.com
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Every Sunday:
 
Psalm 3011 in Long Beach - January class is Quickstep. 
Dance every Sunday 6-10 PM!    Class, Drinks & More=$10!
6 PM = Doors open for dancing.   6:30 PM = Class.    Dancing from 7:30  to 10 PM.  (562) 437-DANCE.  Check the website:
 
Pure Salsa at DanceSport in Garden Grove.  Every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 8pm to midnight.  Salsa class 8-9pm.   http://www.dancesportca.com/
 
Hae Ran Chung will be teaching weekly classes at Avant Garde Ballroom in Newport Beach :
Sunday: 2 PM - Samba, 3 PM - Waltz,  4 PM - Technique
Call Hae Ran for more info - (714) 914-1456.  Check http://avantgardeballroom.com/haeran.htm   for more classes.
Hae Ran's Ballroom Dance Party - 4th Friday of every month at Avant Garde  Ballroom in Newport Beach - Lesson at 8 pm - party 9 pm to midnight.
http://avantgardeballroom.com/parties.htm 
 
Argentine Tango/Milonga - Burbank - Call Luba for info 909-393-4384
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Email: xowiipower@hotmail.com
714.501.1132

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OTHER EVENTS:

Ballroom Dancing on Monday nights!!!!
Atomic Ballroom in Irvine - Mondays keep getting better!
Monday, February  1st
NEW MONTHLY SERIES CLASSES for February!!!!
6:15 PM - Beginning Foxtrot with Doreen  (1st week)
7:00 PM - Intermediate Bolero with Doreen  (1st week)
7:45 PM - Advanced Waltz with Doreen  (1st week)

Also... "drop-in" classes with Reza
7:00 PM - Beginning Cha Cha
7:00 PM - Intermediate Cha Cha
****DANCING FOR HAITI****
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
8 PM- MIDNIGHT
$12 per person
Great music, Great dancing, Great food, Raffles & Silent Auction
AVANT GARDE BALLROOM IN NEWPORT BEACH
Hosted by: Doreen & Ken Fineman, Steve Wheeler and Andre Bonderman
100% of the proceeds will be donated to  Coeur D' Amour,
an organization that has been providing for impoverished children in Haiti
since 1990.  One of the organizers of Coeur D' Amour is the mother of local
Orange County dancer, Gina Vela.  The school has collapsed and so have their homes
and the restaurants that donated food for the program.  All funds raised will be
immediately put to work to provide food, tents and other basic needs for over
80 children in the program.
PLEASE JOIN US!  Please call Deborah Errico for more information: 949-933-2070


24 Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon  "Lindy Hop for Hope"
Saturday - Sunday
March 13-14, 2010
Questions?  Call 866-627-9464
www.danceathon.org
  
Oleg Suvorov and Tatiana Pavlova
International Standard
Sundays at Club One Studio in Costa Mesa  http://www.clubonestudio.com/calendar.html
   1:15 PM- Beginning International Tango      2 PM- Intermediate-Advanced International Tango
Thursdays at Danscene in Costa Mesa  http://www.danscene.com/schedules.html
For more information:  714-717-1654 or http://www.suvandpav.com
 
Ed Van Ornum's Group Classes on Tuesdays at Avant Garde Ballroom 3
January Schedule: 
    7 PM -  Quickstep (intermediate)
    8 PM -  Bolero (advanced)
http://avantgardeballroom.com/edvanornum.htm
 

San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts Center
Wednesday evenings
4:30pm - Jr Ballroom (ages 6-11)
6:30pm - Teen Ballroom (13-18)
7:30pm - Adult Ballroom (18+)
949-498-7571

Available for private lessons...
I teach men or women, couples, groups, wedding couples.  Gift certificates available.  Contact Doreen at
doreenluvs2dance@yahoo.com or 714-501-1132

Lisa Narita's - class schedule can be viewed at:

 
Check out this dance website:

 
Dancing in Temecula/Murrieta
Thursday and Friday night classes taught by Dennis Lyle and Samantha Potter
Temecula Dance Company North
Pre-register for classes by calling 714-393-2406 or email dancerelic@verizon.net


A Dancer's Workout with Catherine Cairns
Saturdays, 1:00 PM at Ballroom is Back in Costa Mesa
$10/class or 6 for $50
Gain flexibiity, strong legs & feet, better balance, turns, arm styling and a dancer's body
For more info:  714-641-3188


Hatha Yoga Classes
Compliment your dancing by increasing your flexibility, strength and balance.  Classes for all levels - first week free.  Contact Linda at 714-289-2248 or www.yogainthehills.com
 
Kid's Ballroom Class
Saturdays, 11:30 am - 12 pm
Ages 6 - 12, $25 for a 6 week session
EZDancing Studio
For more information, please visit www.ezdancing.com or call (714) 484-5692
 
Ballroom Fitness Class
Thursdays at 7 PM
Fit 4 U Studio in Costa Mesa  www.fit4ustudio.com
Contact Barbara 714-932-5712 or barbeez70@hotmail.com
 

Sopranos, The Club
39140 Winchester Road, Murrietta, CA 92562

Tea Dance Parties at Club One
Saturdays, 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Ballroom, Latin and Chinese music
 
AARP Dance at Patton State Hospital in San Bernadino every Saturday morning from 10 am to 12 noon.  Cost is $3 per person which includes snacks, beverages and live music.  Contact Ricardo Tomboc for more info: 909-289-0044
 
Ballroom Dancing at the Phoenix Club
Thursday nights - live music
Lesson 6:30-7:30 PM and general dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 PM
 
Handmade Swarovski crystal jewels for the skin!  
Hypoallergenic, waterproof, sweatproof, re-usable, great for a night of social or competitive dancing!  Many sizes, designs and colors to choose from.  Go ahead... sparkle more!  Visit Valerie (a dance addict in San Diego) at www.danceandsparkle.com. 
 

Literary Dance Cards!
Created by Gary Berland
Check out the website:   www.literarydancecards.com
 
Personal Coaching for Stocks, Indexes, Options & Futures Trading
By Boris Gurevich, Ph.D.
Invest your time before your money!
Click on www.AskTradeMentor.com or call 949 246 9040
 
Custom Picture Framing
by Steve Wheeler
562-533-2943
 
Stan Morton - Cash for Platinum & Gold
We buy your old jewelry, diamonds, platinum & gold,watches, antique jewelry and sterling silver flatware.  Contact: cashplatinumgold@aol.com or 714 801-6842.
 
BeadsBeadsandBeads.com
Adjustable & Very Sexy Beaded Bra Straps by Donna.  Gorgeous with off the shoulder tops, strapless dresses, tank tops, etc.  Perfect for all occasions & a great gift item.  Located in Costa Mesa, 10 minutes from South Coast Plaza & Fashion Island.
Visit http://www.BeadsBeadsandBeads.com or donna@BeadsBeadsandBeads.com

Argentine Tango Events:
Classes with Claudio Otero & Elizabeth Roccella at Avant Garde in Newport Beach
Monday: 8 pm - Level 2; 9 pm - Level 3
Classes with Claudio Rubio at Avant Garde in Newport Beach
Wednesday: 7 pm - Level 1;  8 pm - Level 2
Milonga at Avant Garde in Newport Beach every 1st Friday and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Tango Lounge at Avant Garde in Newport Beach every Wednesday - 9:15 pm to 12:30 am.  Call Luba for more info: 909-393-4384
La Noche Del Tango - 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Saturdays each month - DanScene in Costa Mesa.  Call Luba 909-393-4384
Beginner Argentine Tango Class with Luba - Fullerton Dancesport Center - Mondays, 8:30 - 9:15 pm
(Starts November 17th)  For more info call 714-525-5155
Friday Argentine Tango Party at Dance Asylum in Costa Mesa with Dan De Leon 714-206-5916 (2nd, 3rd & 4th Fridays)
Argentine Tango course at Century Ballroom in Tustin on Monday nights for 4 weeks starting March 23rd
Argentine Tango at Atomic Ballroom on Sundays at 4 pm and 4;45 pm with Carina Fourmyle
Argentine Tango lesson & party on Thursdays at EZ Dancing in Anaheim with Dan de Leon
 
Swing Events:
Carrie Lucas West Coast Swing workshops
Saturdays at Atomic Ballroom in Irvine
4:00 - Beginning West Coast Swing 
4:45 - Intermediate West Coast Swing
5:30 Ladies Styling for West Coast Swing
4th Saturdays at Avant Garde in Newport Beach
7-8 PM lesson followed by a West Coast Swing Dance Party
Monday nights at Club One Studio in Costa Mesa. 
Ladies' styling 7-8 PM
Wednesdays at the the Press Box in Westminster .  (intermediate level and above)
7:00-8:00 PM - Niteclub two-step, cha cha, hustle, and country two-step (dances rotate every month)
8:00-9:00 PM - West coast swing.  Followed by open dancing
Thursdays at Dance Asylum in Costa Mesa
Contact Carrie at  http://www.carrielucas.com/schedule.html or call 714-296-8061
West Coast Swing Party at DanScene in Costa Mesa -3rd Saturday of every month from 7pm to midnight.
West Coast Swing at Ballroom is Back on Wednesday nights
West Coast Swing at DanceSportCA in Garden Grove on Wednesday nights
WEST COAST SWING AT ATOMIC BALLROOM WITH BEN MORRIS &  MELINA RAMIREZ EVERY THURSDAY
LINDY/East coast swing at Atomic Ballroom in Irvine
Friday nights - classes and swing party
Tuesday nights - classes and swing party
Sunday - early evening swing classes
West Coast Swing Party at DanScene in Costa Mesa on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 7pm to midnight.
West Coast Swing at Ballroom is Back on Wednesday nights
West Coast Swing at DanceSportCA in Garden Grove on Wednesday nights
LINDY/East coast swing at Atomic Ballroom in Irvine
Friday nights - classes and swing party
Tuesday nights - classes and swing party
Sunday - early evening swing classes
For information about swing dancing in the Palm Springs area, please contact
Brian Paczesniak  at sirdancealot@icandance.com
 
Salsa Events:
Salsa dance every Wednesday at Atomic
Salsa dance every Thursday night at Avant Garde - Lessons at 9 PM followed by party 10 PM to 1 AM.  Call Alma Frey for info: 562-228-3518
Salsa dance with Alma on Monday and Wednesday nights at South Coast Performing Arts in Tustin
Salsa dance with Alma on Tuesday nights at Club One
Salsa dance at the Bea Hive on Thursday nights in Garden Grove
Salsa Toddlers Class at the Bea Hive - Ages 3-5 - Saturdays at 10am for 6 weeks
Salsa Club Scene - Friday nights at Tapas (near Avant Garde)
Salsa lessons and events at DanceSport in Garden Grove.  Check this link:
Salsa/Latin party at Club One on Wednesday nights.
Romeo Cucina in Laguna Niguel has salsa dancing on Saturday nights
Habana Cabana in Huntington Beach is a Cuban restaurant with salsa dancing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Salsa Dance at Century Ballroom in Tustin
Salsa Dance every Saturday at EZ Dancing in Anaheim
BACHATA lessons and party on Tuesdays at EZ Dancing in Anaheim

 
STUDIOS/BALLROOMS:
 
Astoria Ballroom in Costa Mesa
www.astoriaballroom.com

Atomic Ballroom in Irvine
 
Avant Garde Ballroom in Newport Beach
 
Ballroom is Back in Costa Mesa
 
Century Ballroom
www.century-ballroom.com

Club One Studio in Costa Mesa
 
Dance Asylum in Costa Mesa has a ballroom party on the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights of the month.
Costa Mesa,  714.549.0622
 
Dance Palace in Aliso Viejo
Call Sandra Casado 949-209-7441 or email her at sandracasado@cox.net

DanScene in Costa Mesa has a ballroom party on the first Friday of every month from 8:30 to 11:30 pm.  Group class at 7:45 with David Grace.  Also, a Wednesday night Swing/Ballroom party from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. 
 
EZ Dancing Studio in Anaheim
 
Fullerton Dancesport Center in Fullerton
http://www.fullertonballroom.com

Global Rhythms Dance Studio in Huntington Beach & Mission Viejo
 
Londance Studio They have a party every Wednesday evening (mostly students) from 8:30 to 10:00 PM.  Mention my name, and Pat West will offer a discounted admission of $10.  Check out the website: http://www.londance.com/
The second Londance studio is now open in Laguna Niguel 949-448-7955

Psalm 3011 in Long Beach
http://www.invitation.to/
 
The Bea Hive in Garden Grove
http://beahiveballroom.com/
 
Christian Country Roundup - Every 3rd Saturday of the month - at Top Cats in Placentia 
 
Starball Dance Studio in Garden Grove has social dancing most evenings (per website, Vietnamese style or international style dance).  Contact Tom 714-530-8756 for more info or check website: http://www.quocduongdancing.com/
 
Top Cats in Placentia has a ballroom dance on the second Saturday of the month.
 


Dancers looking for practice partners? 

Wiley Simpson - of Celebration Dance USA in Los Angeles - Looking for a partner for performances.
captainchacha@aol.com

Diann - cell 562-243-8997

Elizabeth Roberts - looking for an intermediate partner who is at  least 6 feet tall - 951-244-3391

Rhoberta - senior looking for a partner for west coast swing.  Wants to learn country 2 step, night club 2 step, and ballroom dances - 714-775-7901

Donna - looking for advanced partner.  nptfoxy@aol.com    

Rick Conner - looking for intermediate to advanced intermediate dance partner for possible competition. Have pretty good jazz background too. 5'10' fit.  408-316-3311

Carolyn Fletcher - looking for intermediate/advanced dance partner for practice/classes/social dancing: ballroom, NC2 Step, WC swing, Lindy, Salsa.   Lives in Rancho Cucamonga, but travels to Pasadena, OC, Riverside/San Bernadino for lessons/dance parties.  Contact at 951-965-1066 or  carolynfletcher2@gmail.com

Diane M (5'4") Rancho Cucamonga area seeking intermediate to intermediate/advanced wcs/ballroom dancer in the age range of 50-70. (909) 987-6466. 

Hirsch Gupta - Looking for a  partner between 5'3" and 5'7", bronze level, American style.  805-807-3344

Robert - Looking for intermediate to advanced Ballroom/Latin/Rhythms, etc. partner. I live in the Inland Empire (951), work in LA county (909) and dance where there are good dancing and good partner(s) within Orange/LA and Inland.  rho@mtsac.edu

Tom Carroll - looking for an intermediate dance partner to practice with.  The dances I am most interested in practicing right now are West Coast Swing and Nightclub 2 Step.  Call me during the day at 626 334 3900, or email me at tomco.tc2@verizon.net.       

Betty Hie (5’7”) Looking for an intermediate/advanced ballroom/WCS dancer that is 6’0” or taller to practice with.  I am taking private lessons at both Avant Garde and Londance. 562-493-3048, e-mail bettyhie@yahoo.com

Susan Dexter - looking for a practice partner, at least 6' tall.  I am intermediate bronze level, 5'11 1/2" and live in south Orange County.  949-376-1994   soozierules@hotmail.com        

 
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions, comments or interesting dance news. 
Hope to see you this weekend,