Address
8227 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 2A
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States
Website
http://michaelrye.com/
Email
michael@dancebethesda.com
Phone
301 951 3660

Class Schedule

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We offer great dance classes, whether a beginner or experienced dancer we have a class that will enhance your dance skills. From Cha Cha Classes - Beginners to Latin Dance classes - Styling and Musicality. Our expert dance instructors have the knowledge and experience to make your class enjoyable, fun and have you dancing to great music.

Class Syllabus (Click to view syllabi)

Our class Syllabi are formed from the Standard and Latin International Syllabus by the ISTD and the American Smooth and Rhythm Syllabus by DVIDA. Our aim is to ensure that all our students gain a thorough knowledge of the steps that they are learning and feel comfortable and confident in practicing them on the dance floor.

Class Fees:

$15.00 Drop in Rate.

$104.00 for 8 Class Card. ($13.00 per class)

$250.00 for 25 Class Card. ($10.00 per class)

$500.00 for 50 Class Card. ($10.00 per class)

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Class Calendars (.pdf format)

Newcomers - Bronze - Advance


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April 2010

The following 27 classes take place during this month and are sorted by "name":
Bronze Cha Cha
Mar 7 - Apr 25, 2010

DoW:
Sun
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Bronze
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

This is one of the easiest and most social of all the dances. The Cha Cha is world famous and a must for your dancing shoes to know.

The Cha Cha Cha is a great social dance. more »


Bronze Level I & II Waltz and Swing
Jan 9 - Apr 24, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Bronze

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Bronze Quickstep
Feb 7 - Jun 27, 2010

DoW:
Sun
Time:
3:00pm
Level:
Bronze
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

This is the dance inspired by the Charleston from the 20's and the Fox Trot. A quicker pace but lots of fun. more »


Bronze Samba
Mar 4 - Apr 29, 2010

DoW:
Thu
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Bronze
Taught By:
Mike Baris

Join Mike as he introduces the rhythms and beats of the Samba. more »


Bronze Samba
Apr 3 - May 29, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Bronze
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

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Bronze Viennese Waltz
Apr 3 - May 29, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
3:00pm

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Bronze West Coast Swing
Sep 29, 2009 - Apr 27, 2010

DoW:
Tues
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Beginner/Bronze
Taught By:
Mike Baris

This is the dance inspired by the Blues and Soul music. It's smooth and sexy with lots of great rythmic movements. more »


Danz Kidz 11 - 15 years
Apr 10 - May 15, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
11:00am

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Danz Kidz 5 - 10 years
Apr 10 - May 15, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
10:00am
Level:
Beginners
Taught By:
Rosario

A great way for your kidz to become dancing starz, with this great introductory class for ballroom dancing. A 6 week series, where they will learn social dance ettiquette, lead and follow, the Cha Cha, Waltz, Swing, Foxtrot. more »


Entrance And Exits Workshop
Apr 24, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
4:00pm
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

Join us for a great workshop in demonstrating ways to enter and exit the floor for competitions, showcase, medal examinations and just plain fun at the end of a social dance more »


Friday Social Dance Party
Apr 16, 2010

DoW:
Fri
Time:
7:00pm

This week we are teaching Rumba at 7pm and Watlz at 8pm more »


Friday Social Dance Party
Apr 23, 2010

DoW:
Fri
Time:
7:00pm

This week we will be teaching Cha Cha at 7pm and Tango at 8pm more »


Friday Social Dance Party
Apr 30, 2010

DoW:
Fri
Time:
7:00pm

Join us as we teach Samba at 7pm and Quickstep at 8pm more »


Latin Basics - Salsa - Cha Cha - Rumba
Oct 27, 2009 - Apr 27, 2010

DoW:
Tues
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
Newcomer/Beginner
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

Learn the basic moves of the Latin Dances to get your hips and body moving on the dance floor. more »


Monday Tea Dance
Jan 4 - Jun 28, 2010

DoW:
Mon
Time:
12:30pm
Level:
Everyone
Taught By:
Michael and Mike

Join us for a great afternoon of social dancing with Michael and Mike. more »


Newcomers - Tango and Rumba
Jan 3 - Jun 27, 2010

DoW:
Sun
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Newcomers
Taught By:
Roxi Holloway

Introduction to the romantic dances of the Tango and Rumba. Learn the basic steps with explaination of footwork, lead and follow. more »


Newcomers Waltz and East Coast Swing
Mar 9 - Apr 24, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Newcomers

more »


Newcomers Waltz and Swing
Jan 9 - Jun 26, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Newcomers

more »


Newcomers West Coast Swing
Jan 5 - Apr 27, 2010

DoW:
Tues
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Newcomers
Taught By:
Roxi Holloway

West Coast Swing for the beginner dancer. more »


Salsa For Everyone
Jan 4 - Jun 28, 2010

DoW:
Mon
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Everyone

Salsa for Everyone commences at 8:00 with classes in three levels - Newcomers, Beginners and Intermediate.

From 9:00pm dance the night away to some of the best Latin music you can move you feet to more »


Silver International Latin
Jan 9 - Jun 26, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
12:00pm
Level:
Silver
Taught By:
Michael Rye

Silver International Latin is the taking your dancing to next level of steps and choreography as Michael takes thru some beautiful steps both as the leader and follower. more »


Silver International Standard
Jan 2 - Jun 26, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
1:00pm
Level:
Silver
Taught By:
Heidi Unkle

Join our guest instructor Heidi Unkle, a great International Standard coach with many years experience teaching the top dancers in the area. This class will inspire you.
Heidi will be working on the Waltz and Quickstep more »


Silver Level Cha Cha
Feb 23 - Apr 6, 2010

DoW:
Tues
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
Silver
Taught By:
Willie Hendricken

Join Willie Hendricken as he teaches the Silver Level Cha Cha for advanced dancers. more »


Silver Level Tango
Feb 23 - Apr 6, 2010

DoW:
Tues
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Silver
Taught By:
Willie Hendricken

Join Willie for the International Silver Tango more »


Silver/Gold Amalgamations Ballroom
Feb 16 - May 26, 2010

DoW:
Wed
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Silver/Gold
Taught By:
Scott and Christel

These classes are designed to introduce you to a new way of dancing the syllabus figures around the dance floor. You will learn a mixture of Silver and Gold steps with creative ways of linking them together. more »


Silver/Gold Amalgamations Latin
Nov 4, 2009 - May 26, 2010

DoW:
Wed
Time:
9:00pm
Level:
Silver/Gold
Taught By:
Michael Rye

Join Michael as he introduces you to different figures using the precedes and follows to create unique combinations for your dancing pleasure. more »


Thursday Tea Dance
Dec 3, 2009 - May 27, 2010

DoW:
Thu
Time:
12:30pm
Level:
Social Dancing
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

Join Rosario as she hosts our Thursday afternoon social dance. Starting at 12.30pm - 2.30pm, Rosario will be playing her favorite music as she leads a great time on the floor. more »