Address
8227 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 2A
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States
Website
http://michaelrye.com/
Email
info@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 2011

The following 39 activities take place during this month and are sorted by "name":
Arm Styling, Spins & Turns
Jan 2 - Aug 21, 2011

DoW:
Sun
Time:
1:00pm
Level:
All Levels
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 and balance. more »


Bronze 1 & 2 Cha Cha
Jul 3 - Aug 21, 2011

DoW:
Sun
Time:
3:00pm
Level:
Bronze Beginner

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Bronze 1 & 2 Foxtrot
Jul 3 - Aug 21, 2011

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

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Bronze 1 & 2 Hustle
Jul 2 - Aug 27, 2011

DoW:
Sat
Time:
3:00pm
Level:
Bronze Beginner

Hustle is a fast but smooth-moving dance which originated in the nightclubs during the 1970's disco era. more »


Bronze 1 & 2 Rumba
Jul 7 - 28, 2011

DoW:
Thu
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Bronze Beginner

Rumba - A slow to medium tempo dance with sensual Cuban style hip movements. more »


Bronze 1 & 2 Tango
Jul 2 - Sep 24, 2011

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

For those Newcomers who are ready for the next moves. Tango - A Latin style dance depicted by its provocative figures, catlike walking action, and sharp head movements. more »


Bronze 1 & 2 Waltz
Jul 5 - 26, 2011

DoW:
Tues
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Bronze Beginner

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Bronze 3 & 4 Cha Cha
Jul 3 - Aug 21, 2011

DoW:
Sun
Time:
3:00pm
Level:
Bronze Intermediate

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Bronze 3 & 4 Foxtrot
Jul 3 - Aug 21, 2011

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

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Bronze 3 & 4 Hustle
Jul 2 - Aug 27, 2011

DoW:
Sat
Time:
3:00pm
Level:
Bronze Intermediate

Hustle is a fast but smooth-moving dance which originated in the nightclubs during the 1970's disco era. more »


Bronze 3 & 4 Rumba
Jul 7 - 28, 2011

DoW:
Thu
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Bronze Intermediate

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Bronze 3 & 4 Tango
Jul 2 - Sep 24, 2011

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

For those Newcomers who are ready for the next moves. Tango - A Latin style dance depicted by its provocative figures, catlike walking action, and sharp head movements. more »


Bronze 3 & 4 Waltz
Jul 5 - 26, 2011

DoW:
Tues
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Bronze Intermediate

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Bronze International Foxtrot
Jul 6 - Nov 16, 2011

DoW:
Wed
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
Advanced
Taught By:
Craig Burkowski

If you like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Vic Damone, Cole Porter or other greats of the day, you will love Foxtrot. Its a stroll through the park. When your dancing it, this is exactly how you will feel. more »


Bronze International Rumba
Jul 2 - Aug 27, 2011

DoW:
Sat
Time:
12:00pm
Level:
Bronze International
Taught By:
Craig Bukowski

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Bronze International Waltz
Jul 2 - Aug 27, 2011

DoW:
Sat
Time:
1:00pm
Level:
Bronze International
Taught By:
Craig Bukowski

The most popular ballroom dance in the world. Waltz has a slow easy-to-hear 1-2-3, 1-2-3 rhythm (3/4 time) and can be danced to music found in nearly all music genres, including rock, country, pop, and classical. more »


Friday Social Dance Party & Lessons
Jul 1 - 29, 2011

DoW:
Fri
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Newcomers/Intermediate/Advance

Join us for Newcomer and Intermediate Lessons from 8-9pm, then dance the evening away from 9 - 11pm. more »


July 4th Holiday Schedule
Level:
All Levels

Evening classes and private lessons are cancelled for the July 4th holiday.
The Afternoon Tea Dance is still on at the regular time of 12:30 - 2:30pm. Parking in the garage is free for the holiday. more »


Latin Technique
Jan 4 - Dec 27, 2011

DoW:
Tues
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
All Levels
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 4, 2011 - May 21, 2012

DoW:
Mon
Time:
12:30pm
Level:
All Levels

Join us for a great afternoon of social dancing. more »


Newcomers Foxtrot and Club Swing
Jul 3, 2011

DoW:
Sun
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Newcomers/ Beginners
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

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Newcomers Foxtrot and Club Swing
Jul 16, 2011

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Newcomers/ Beginners
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

more »


Newcomers Foxtrot and Club Swing
Jul 22, 2011

DoW:
Fri
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
Newcomers/ Beginners
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

more »


Newcomers Foxtrot and Club Swing
Jul 25, 2011

DoW:
Mon
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
Newcomers/ Beginners
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

more »


Newcomers Foxtrot and Club Swing
Jul 31 - Aug 21, 2011

DoW:
Sun
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Newcomers/ Beginners
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

more »


Newcomers Sway and Rumba
Jul 9, 2011

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Beginners/Newcomer
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

. more »


Newcomers Sway and Rumba
Jul 18, 2011

DoW:
Mon
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
Beginners/Newcomer
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

. more »


Newcomers Sway and Rumba
Jul 24, 2011

DoW:
Sun
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Beginners/Newcomer
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

. more »


Newcomers Tango and Cha Cha
Jul 10, 2011

DoW:
Sun
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Beginners/Newcomer
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

. more »


Newcomers Tango and Cha Cha
Jul 23, 2011

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Beginners/Newcomer
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

. more »


Newcomers Waltz and Hustle
Jul 2, 2011

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Beginner
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

more »


Newcomers Waltz and Hustle
Jul 11, 2011

DoW:
Mon
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
Beginner
Taught By:
Rosario Kalong

more »


Newcomers Waltz and Hustle
Jul 17, 2011

DoW:
Sun
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Beginner
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

more »


Newcomers Waltz and Hustle
Jul 30, 2011

DoW:
Sat
Time:
2:00pm
Level:
Beginner
Taught By:
Esau Bangura

more »


Practice Party
Jul 7 - Aug 25, 2011

DoW:
Thu
Time:
9:00pm

Practice your dancing in the 6 basic ballroom & latin dances.
Waltz - Foxtrot - Tango - Rumba - Cha Cha - Swing more »


Salsa Mondays
Jul 11 - Aug 29, 2011

DoW:
Mon
Time:
8:00pm
Level:
All Levels
Taught By:
Michael P., Rosario, and Esau

more »


Silver/Gold International Foxtrot
Jul 6 - 27, 2011

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

more »


Silver/Gold International Latin - Samba
Jul 6 - 27, 2011

DoW:
Wed
Time:
7:00pm
Level:
Silver/Gold
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 »


Viennese Waltz
Jul 3 - 31, 2011

DoW:
Sun
Time:
12:00pm
Level:
All levels
Taught By:
Shea Hsu

The Grandest Dance on the Ballroom Floor is the Viennese Waltz. Join us to learn the steps of this wonderfully flowing dance. more »