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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July 2010

The following 22 classes take place during this month and are sorted by "name":
Arm Styling and Technique Class
Jul 11 - Aug 29, 2010

DoW:
Sun
Time:
11:00am
Level:
Everyone
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

This class is designed to help you with understanding ways to use your arms in the various dances. We also discuss foot positions, balance in spines more »


Bronze International Rumba
Jul 11 - Oct 31, 2010

DoW:
Sun
Time:
1:00pm
Level:
Bronze
Taught By:
Rosario

Here is the romantic dance of the ballroom world. The Rumba tells the tale of boy mets girl, falling in love with a hint of mystery. more »


Bronze International Waltz
Jul 11 - Oct 31, 2010

DoW:
Sun
Time:
12:00pm
Level:
Advanced
Taught By:
Michael Rye

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Bronze Level 1 & 2 Waltz and Cha Cha
Jul 10 - Oct 30, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Taught By:
Michael Rye

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Bronze Levels I & II Tango and Rumba
Jul 11 - 25, 2010

DoW:
Sun
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Bronze Levels I & II
Taught By:
Mike Barris

For those Newcomers who are ready for the next moves. more »


Bronze Quickstep
Jul 11 - Aug 1, 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
Jul 10 - Oct 30, 2010

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

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Danz Kidz
Jun 5 - Aug 21, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
10:00am
Level:
All Levels
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

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Formation/Performance Team
Jul 10 - Aug 28, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
3:00pm
Taught By:
Michael And Rosario

Join our Formation/Performance Team which will be doing shows, competitions and having just a great time learning new dance skills. more »


Friday Social Dance Party
Jun 4 - Oct 29, 2010

DoW:
Fri
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
All Levels

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Latin Technique
Jun 1 - Dec 28, 2010

DoW:
Tues
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
Advanced
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

Want to improve your Latin action? Then this is the class for you.
Learn the use of the foot, ankles, and knees to create the mesmerizing action of the Latin dancer. more »


Monday Tea Dance
Jul 12 - Oct 25, 2010

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

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


Newcomers - Tango and Rumba
Jul 11 - Oct 31, 2010

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

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


Newcomers Foxtrot and Swing
Jul 8 - Nov 18, 2010

DoW:
Thu
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Newcomers/ beginners
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

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Newcomers Waltz and Swing
Jul 10 - Oct 30, 2010

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

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Salsa For Everyone
Jul 11 - Dec 27, 2010

DoW:
Mon
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Everyone
Taught By:
Rosario and Yumiko

Salsa for Everyone commences at 8:00pm with classes in two levels - Newcomers and Advanced.

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


Silver and Gold Amalgamations Ballroom
Jun 2 - Dec 29, 2010

DoW:
Wed
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Silver/Gold
Taught By:
Michael Rye

This class is 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 and Gold Amalgamations Latin
Jun 2 - Dec 29, 2010

DoW:
Wed
Time:
7:00pm
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 »


Silver International Latin
Jul 10 - Oct 30, 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
Jul 10 - Oct 30, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
1:00pm
Level:
Silver
Taught By:
Michael Rye

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 »


Swing Class
Jun 1 - Sep 28, 2010

DoW:
Tues
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
For everyone
Taught By:
Michael Rye

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