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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May 2010

The following 26 classes take place during this month and are sorted by "name":
Arm Styling and Technique Class
May 2 - Jun 27, 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 American Tango
May 2 - 30, 2010

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

Learn beyond the basic steps of the Tango. Learn the recognised figures danced within the United States by all dancers in the Bronze Level more »


Bronze Level 1 & 2 Foxtrot and Swing
May 6 - Jun 24, 2010

DoW:
Thu
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Newcomer / Beginner
Taught By:
Roxi Holloway

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Bronze Level 1 & 2 Waltz and Cha Cha
May 1 - Jun 26, 2010

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Taught By:
MIke Baris

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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
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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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 »


Formation/Performance Team
May 2 - Jun 27, 2010

DoW:
Sun
Time:
12:00pm
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
May 21, 2010

DoW:
Fri
Time:
4:03pm
Level:
Everyone

Each week we will be showing you a short amalgamation in the Latin and Ballroom styles to improve your skills on the dance floor. This Week
Newcomers -
8.00 pm Waltz
8.30 pm Club Swing
Beginners and Advanced
8:00 pm Samba
8:30 pm Quickstep more »


Friday Social Dance
May 28, 2010

DoW:
Fri
Time:
8:00pm

Each week we will be showing you a short amalgamation in the Latin and Ballroom styles to improve your skills on the dance floor. This Week
Newcomers -
8.00 pm Foxtrot
8.30 pm Rumba
Beginners and Advanced
8:00 pm Waltz
8:30 pm Cha Cha more »


Friday Social Party
May 7, 2010

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

Each week we will be showing you a short amalgamation in the Latin and Ballroom styles to improve your skills on the dance floor. This Week we will be doing for the
Newcomers - Beginner and Advanced Levels
8.00 pm Rumba
8.30 pm Foxtrot more »


Friday Social Party
May 14, 2010

DoW:
Fri
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Newcomers - beginners - Advanced

Each week we will be showing you a short amalgamation in the Latin and Ballroom styles to improve your skills on the dance floor. This Week we will be doing for the
Newcomers - Beginner and Advanced Levels
8.00 pm Swing
8.30 pm Tango more »


Latin Basics - Salsa - Cha Cha - Rumba
May 4 - Jun 29, 2010

DoW:
Tues
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
Newcomers

Join us as we teach the basic moves to the popular latin dances. 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 Swing
Jan 9 - Jun 26, 2010

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

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Reston Community Center
May 9, 2010

DoW:
Sun
Time:
2:30pm

Join us for our Monthly Afternoon Tea Dance at the Reston Community Center on Colts Neck Road, Reston, Virginia. 2 hours of dancing with mini lessons conducted thru the afternoon. 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/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 »


West Coast Swing
May 4 - 25, 2010

DoW:
Tues
Time:
8:00pm

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