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MS Society sets "Dance Because You Can"
Fun Dance Workshop Weekend & Dance Gala
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Albuquerque: The 10th Annual "Dance Because You Can" fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis will be held April 24-26 with out-of-state dance stars Toby & Harmony Munroe (CO), Michael & Dawne Kiehm (CA), and Damon & Lisa D'Amico (TX). The local MS Society plans a weekend full of fun to benefit the National MS Society.
<table border=0 align=right><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/chili_pepper_hopping_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>The planned events will include a Dance and Dinner Show with world-class performances (Black tie optional) on Saturday evening at the Sandia Casino Resort Hotel, 30 Rainbow Rd, at 7pm.
During the weekend, nine dance workshops will be offered in a variety of dances, including West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Hustle, Night Club 2-Step, Waltz, CW 2-Step and Salsa. The workshops will be held at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins NE.
A Pre-dance is also scheduled for Friday night at Graham Central Station, 4700 Montgomery NE, beginning at 6pm. To pre-register please visit: www.becauseyoucan.us (http://www.becauseyoucan.us/) or for more info call 505-299-3737 or e-mail glkello@nmia.com (glkello@nmia.com)
Here are the details of the weekend's busy schedule
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS: Toby & Harmony Munroe, Michael & Dawne Kiehm, Damon & Lisa D'Amico
<table border=0 align=left width=171><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/kokopelli_on_rock_background_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>Send in your registration soon - Eary Bird special ends April 4th! Registration includes 9 workshops, 2 lunches, dinner show & dance - $165 value for just $115 if postmarked by 4/4/09. Plus a pre-kickoff dance on Friday at Graham Central Station at 6pm
Patti Miller is hosting her 10th Annual Workshop Weekend with the stars in Albuquerque, NM, April 24-26. Dancers from all across the country attend this annual event - if you've never attended, please plan to join us this year to see what you've been missing.
<table border=0 align=right><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/heart_dancing_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>~~ FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF DANCE - The event starts Friday, April 24 with a social dance at 6pm at Graham Central Station, 4770 Montgomery NE, hosted by the Albuquerque Swing & Country Dance Club. Pre-registration packets can be picked up here. No cover before 7pm.
~~ DANCE WORKSHOPS SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Learn from the best! 9 workshops to choose from in WCS, Cha Cha, Hustle, Night Club, Salsa and C&W 2-Step. All workshops held at the spacious Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4915 Hawkins NE. (Limited privates available.) Note: Lunch available both days during the workshops but you must pre-register.
~~ RAFFLE - A raffle will be held on Sunday during lunch - place your bids on LOTS of great items.
<table border=0 align=left width=171><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/skeleton_wearing_sombrero_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>~~ SATURDAY NIGHT GALA - DINNER SHOW & DANCE (Black Tie optional) at the Sandia Casino Resort Hotel (505-796-7500), 30 Rainbow Rd, at 7pm (dance only 9:30pm). World class performances - if you like "Dancing with the Stars", you'll love this show! Pre-registration required for Gala.
~~ HOTEL - Hampton Inn Hotel (next door to workshop location, 5101 Ellison NE). Rate $82 per night (Thur - Sun). Includes continental breakfast. Room block will be held until 4/03/09 but you may want to reserve your room now as they expect to sell out (mention DBYC) 505-344-1555
<table border=0 align=right><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/tribesman_dancing_next_to_fire_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>~~ REGISTRATION - Mail in deadline is April 18th but the Early Bird Special of $115 ($165 value) ends April 4. This includes 9 dance workshops, 2 lunches, dinner show and dance (you may also pay at the door for individual workshops).
Go to: www.becauseyoucan.us (http://www.becauseyoucan.us/) to print a registration form or for additional information for the DBYC weekend, the Friday evening pre-dance or for general info on dance in New Mexico, please contact Susan Kellogg at glkello@nmia.com (glkello@nmia.com) / 505-299-3737.
If you cannot attend the DBYC workshop weekend but would like to contribute to the MS Fundraiser, please write a check to Patti Miller (write MS Fundraiser on the memo line) and send it to: Dance! Because You Can, P.O. Box 93513 ABQ, NM 87199.
Please feel free to forward this information to all your friends!
Fun Dance Workshop Weekend & Dance Gala
<center><table border=0 align=center><tr><td><caption><font size=-1 face="Arial Narrow" color=#000000>Dance Because You Can!</font></caption><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/jason_spinning_wheelchair_md_clr.gif border=0 align=center vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Dance Because You Can!"></td></tr></table></center>
Albuquerque: The 10th Annual "Dance Because You Can" fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis will be held April 24-26 with out-of-state dance stars Toby & Harmony Munroe (CO), Michael & Dawne Kiehm (CA), and Damon & Lisa D'Amico (TX). The local MS Society plans a weekend full of fun to benefit the National MS Society.
<table border=0 align=right><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/chili_pepper_hopping_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>The planned events will include a Dance and Dinner Show with world-class performances (Black tie optional) on Saturday evening at the Sandia Casino Resort Hotel, 30 Rainbow Rd, at 7pm.
During the weekend, nine dance workshops will be offered in a variety of dances, including West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Hustle, Night Club 2-Step, Waltz, CW 2-Step and Salsa. The workshops will be held at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins NE.
A Pre-dance is also scheduled for Friday night at Graham Central Station, 4700 Montgomery NE, beginning at 6pm. To pre-register please visit: www.becauseyoucan.us (http://www.becauseyoucan.us/) or for more info call 505-299-3737 or e-mail glkello@nmia.com (glkello@nmia.com)
Here are the details of the weekend's busy schedule
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS: Toby & Harmony Munroe, Michael & Dawne Kiehm, Damon & Lisa D'Amico
<table border=0 align=left width=171><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/kokopelli_on_rock_background_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>Send in your registration soon - Eary Bird special ends April 4th! Registration includes 9 workshops, 2 lunches, dinner show & dance - $165 value for just $115 if postmarked by 4/4/09. Plus a pre-kickoff dance on Friday at Graham Central Station at 6pm
Patti Miller is hosting her 10th Annual Workshop Weekend with the stars in Albuquerque, NM, April 24-26. Dancers from all across the country attend this annual event - if you've never attended, please plan to join us this year to see what you've been missing.
<table border=0 align=right><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/heart_dancing_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>~~ FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF DANCE - The event starts Friday, April 24 with a social dance at 6pm at Graham Central Station, 4770 Montgomery NE, hosted by the Albuquerque Swing & Country Dance Club. Pre-registration packets can be picked up here. No cover before 7pm.
~~ DANCE WORKSHOPS SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Learn from the best! 9 workshops to choose from in WCS, Cha Cha, Hustle, Night Club, Salsa and C&W 2-Step. All workshops held at the spacious Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4915 Hawkins NE. (Limited privates available.) Note: Lunch available both days during the workshops but you must pre-register.
~~ RAFFLE - A raffle will be held on Sunday during lunch - place your bids on LOTS of great items.
<table border=0 align=left width=171><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/skeleton_wearing_sombrero_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>~~ SATURDAY NIGHT GALA - DINNER SHOW & DANCE (Black Tie optional) at the Sandia Casino Resort Hotel (505-796-7500), 30 Rainbow Rd, at 7pm (dance only 9:30pm). World class performances - if you like "Dancing with the Stars", you'll love this show! Pre-registration required for Gala.
~~ HOTEL - Hampton Inn Hotel (next door to workshop location, 5101 Ellison NE). Rate $82 per night (Thur - Sun). Includes continental breakfast. Room block will be held until 4/03/09 but you may want to reserve your room now as they expect to sell out (mention DBYC) 505-344-1555
<table border=0 align=right><tr><td><img src=http://steppinoutnewmexico.com/images/tribesman_dancing_next_to_fire_lg_clr.gif border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5 alt="Come Dance for MS!"></td></tr></table>~~ REGISTRATION - Mail in deadline is April 18th but the Early Bird Special of $115 ($165 value) ends April 4. This includes 9 dance workshops, 2 lunches, dinner show and dance (you may also pay at the door for individual workshops).
Go to: www.becauseyoucan.us (http://www.becauseyoucan.us/) to print a registration form or for additional information for the DBYC weekend, the Friday evening pre-dance or for general info on dance in New Mexico, please contact Susan Kellogg at glkello@nmia.com (glkello@nmia.com) / 505-299-3737.
If you cannot attend the DBYC workshop weekend but would like to contribute to the MS Fundraiser, please write a check to Patti Miller (write MS Fundraiser on the memo line) and send it to: Dance! Because You Can, P.O. Box 93513 ABQ, NM 87199.
Please feel free to forward this information to all your friends!