Michael Choi will be coming to Albany for several monthly sessions. Michael is from the Big Apple Ballroom in Manhattan. Michael is a judge, examiner and AIDA Fellow who also runs the City’s Dancesport competition in New York City. He will be teaching a full hustle routine over several sessions. The dates of the sessions are: February 23, March 23, April 27, and May 18.

The routine will be to “Last Dance” by Donna Summer and includes Hustle Circle, Arm Styling, switching partners, Diva walks, and more! The Hustle session will be from 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM at Move Fitness by Lenny, 24 Colvin Avenue, Albany. The cost is $15 for AIDA members, and $20 for nonmembers. After February 26 the price will increase by $5 per person.

A Smooth Waltz Class will also be given on those dates. Learn turns and spins, beautiful line figures, a wide variety of dance positions, body shaping and arm styling. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. (A $5 fee will be added for those registering after February 16). The Waltz class will be at Move Fitness from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

A limited number of private lessons are available for $130 a lesson. Call 518-470-4877 to reserve a spot.

To register send a check payable to Albany NY AIDA, Inc to

Ruth Lieberman, 2311 Brookview Road, Castleton, NY 12033 or email ruth.es76614@gmail.com

Paypal: AlbanychapterUSISTD@gmail.com contact Ruth if you would like to use Venmo,

Lenka Pedrinelli will be in Albany on Sunday, January 26th. Albany AIDA is offering workshops on Foxtrot and Tango. The focus of these workshops will be promenade and fallaways. The Foxtrot Workshop will begin at 4:00, followed by the Tango Workshop at 4:50. Workshops will be 45 minutes long. The workshops will be $20 pp for AIDA members and $25 for nonmembers. Classes will be held at the Giuliano Studio located at 48 Huron Street, Albany. A limited number of private lessons are available at a cost of $130.

To register please contact:

Louise GIualiano amerasiadancer@gmail.com or at 518-470-4877

Ruth Lieberman Ruth Lieberman ruth.es76614@gmail.com or at 518-366-6658

The workshops scheduled for Sunday, January 26th have been changed. They will still be held at 48 Huron Street, Albany, but the times have been changed.

Foxtrot workshop will be from 2:10 to 3:40

Tango workshop will be from 3:50 to 5:20

You may pay at the door.

This is an incredible value for extended time with an outstanding dance instructor!

Albany NY AIDA is pleased to announce a Celebration of Dance. We will be holding a dinner dance at Settles Hill in Altamont, NY. A buffet dinner will be served. Come and join us for an evening of dancing and great food. There will be some special surprises for singles. We have some great dance hosts lined up. There will be a raffle with 3 prizes. In addition, we’re sure you will enjoy the music from our Dueling DJs, Ron Barnard and Paul Giuliano. Watch for our flyers and check out our Facebook page. The cost is $50 for AIDA and J&R Dance members and $55 for nonmembers.

It’s that time again. Albany NY AIDA will be holding it’s general membership meeting on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at 48 Huron Street, Albany 12203, the Giuliano Dance studio. We value your input, we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Oscar and Lenk Pedrinelli will be in the capital region on Saturday, April 6th. Albany AIDA is offering a one-hour workshop on the basics of International Foxtrot. The class will be held at the CM School of Fine Arts, located at 17 executive Park Drive, Clifton Park 12065. All levels of dancers are welcome. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. No partner is necessary.

Oscar and Lenka have recently retired from competition. They teach dance in New York City and Washington, DC. They are among the foremost standard dancers, having placed as finalists in many competitions and even appeared in a music video with John Legend. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

The Albany Chapter of AIDA welcomes Ed Simon who will be our instructor for a Dance Camp here in the Capital Region. Ed is a former United States Professional American Ballroom Champion. He is a U.S. Theatrical Silver Medalist, a World Classic Showdance finalist, and has over 100 titles in competitive ballroom dancing. Since his retirement from competition, he has trained and choreographed US and world champions and finalists. Mr. Simon is designated a world-class judge for the World Dance Council and has a long list of other honors in the world of ballroom dance. He has been featured in film and television, including America’s Ballroom Challenge for PBS, and has trained and choreographed for hit series such as Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. Ed Simon is also a proud member of AIDA.

Workshop #1 Developing of Foxtrot timing from SSQQ TO SQQ 12:30 -1:15 Workshop #2 How to use your feet to increase musicality 1:20-2:05

Workshop #3 How to use your hands and body to improve connection 2:15 to 3:00

Cost for AIDA members is $20 each or 3 for $50

Cost for nonmembers is $25 each or 3 for $70

A limited number of private coaching sessions are also available. Coaching sessions are 45 minutes $150 for members, $160 for nonmembers.

The camp will be held at The Giuliano Studio 48 Huron Street

Albany, New York 12203

For more information or to register contact paulapecoraro@gmail.com No partner is necessary

Join AIDA Examiner Lori Woods Gay to hear about the brand new Social Fun Dance Medal Tests, regular Medal Tests, and to ask any questions you may have.

Scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Albany AIDA Medal Tests

Time: Jan 28, 2023 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Time: 6:00 - 8:00

Location: 48 Huron Street, Albany. Proof of covid vaccination required.

Ask any coach or judge and they will tell you, it’s always important to know the basics and execute them well! It improves all of your dancing. In the early weeks of this class, pre-bronze figures were reviewed. Now we’re working through some of the more advanced bronze syllabus figures, including Fan, Hockey Stick, Alemana and Natural Top. Want to learn or review any or all of those? Come join us!!

Rita Algarra is a world-class dancer, coach, and judge. She is experienced in many styles of dance, including Standard. Latin, and Show Dance. We are fortunate to have her coming to the Albany area to coach us. Private lessons will be available as well as three workshops. Our thanks to Dance Fire Studio at 2341 Nott Street in Niskayuna, where all events will take place. See flyer and registration form below for details. For more information, email Sue Martin at AlbanyDanceCamps@gmail.com.

J&R Dance holds a dance every Thursday night at the Ukranian American Club, 1 Pulaski Street in Cohoes. They also raise money for various charities, and those in need - including sending a significant monetary contribution to Ukraine. Word has gotten out! On September 29, a delegation of six doctors from Ukraine will be in the area and will be coming to the dance to show their appreciation. It would be great if we could get a large number of AIDA members to come out to show their support as well! Louise Giuliano will be teaching Viennese Waltz.

Some details:

• Lessons start at 6:30

• Dance 7:15 - 9:30

• Cost is $15 including lessons, but AIDA members get a $2 discount!

• COVID vaccination is required

For more information, contact Joy at jrdancellc@gmail.com, or call her at (518)320-2012.

COME JOIN US at Crystal Cove in Averill Park on Sunday, September 4, from 5-10 PM for lots of dancing and a dinner buffet! There will be a cash bar for beverages, or bring your own wine. Gorgeous venue, nice wooden floor, good friends, delicious food, great music, and lots of dancing. Who could ask for more? Address is 38 Old Route 66 in Averill Park. For additional details, see the “Celebration of Dance” page, or email AlbanyNY.AIDA@gmail.com.

Our February Learn and Practice will be here before you know it. Our instructor will be Jason Fenton. He will be teaching East Coast Swing at a beginner level and then intermediate level. The cost for AIDA members is $10. Non-members $15. This Learn and Practice will be held at the American Legion, 200 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144. We look forward to seeing you there!

We would like to invite everyone to stop by our table at the upcoming "Love is Alive" Pop Up market organized by CM School of Fine Arts in Clifton Park on February 12th from 1pm-5pm. Learn more about our organization and enjoy the many other vendors present.

From the organizers:

Support local small businesses and enjoy a little self-care at the Pop-Up Market. Grab gifts for loved ones while renewing, refreshing, and reviving yourself along the way.

Enjoy being inspired by award-winning book authors and music artists, and be among the first to hear about their exciting new releases! Vendors include:

- Artisan Crafts & Jewelry

- Wellness products

- Book sales/signings by local & internationally acclaimed authors

- Complimentary music assessments

- Art Gallery Exhibit

- Chair Massages & Reiki

- Essential Oils

- Door Prizes

Sponsored by CM School of Fine Arts: Private and group instruction for music, dance, art and acting. "Painting the world a brighter shade of beautiful... one student at a time"

Location:

CM School of Fine Arts

17 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Our January Learn and Practice will be here before you know it. This month our instructors will be Tom Hourigan. He will be teaching Hustle and Two Step. The cost for AIDA members is $10. Non-members $15. This month's Learn and Practice will be held at CM Fine Arts, 17 Executive Park Dr. CLifton Park, NY 12065. We look forward to seeing you there.

This Sunday, December 19th AIDA will be hosting a party to thank our instructors and enjoy an afternoon of dancing pleasure. The event will be held at CM Fine Arts, 17 Executive Park Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Light refreshments will be served. We have invited our instructors from previous Learn and Practice events as a way to recognize them for their support and thank them for their efforts. It will be a relaxing and dance filled afternoon. Members will be $10, Nonmembers $15. We hope to see you there!

Albany NY AIDA will be holding its monthly Learn and Practice on Sunday, November 28th. This month’s topic will be Salsa and Rueda. We are pleased to announce that our instructors for this month will be Johnny Martinez and Jennifer Cornell. Both Johnny and Jennifer are will known in the area dance community. The price for the session is $10 for AIDA members and $!5 for nonmembers, This month’s session will be held at J & R Dance Studio located at 2580 Brookview Road in Castleton, NY !2033. Don’t miss out on this enjoyable afternoon!

Our next Learn and Practice. will be held at the Fred Astaire Studio in Latham. The studio is located at 368 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham. Boris and Sasha will be teaching Waltz and Samba. They are the owners of the Latham Fred Astaire Studio.

Boris and Sasha have achieved the highest certification level of a Dual Fellowship in International Standard and Latin from the United States Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (USISTD), and a Triple Fellowship in American Smooth, American Rhythm, and Theatre Arts from Fred Astaire Dance Studios®. In 2019 they became Members of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios International Dance Council.

The cost for AIDA members is $10. Nonmembers $15.

We hope you can join us for an enjoyable afternoon of dance.

Learn and Practice at Crystal Cove. The topics for the day are Tango and Swing/Jive. Louise and Paul Giuliano will be our instructors for the afternoon. Following the Learn and Practice will be a short break, then at 3:30 there will be dancing. AIDA will have water and soda available for purchase. Participants may bring food if they desire.

The board of AIDA will be reviewing COVID protocols as the date gets closer. As it stands now we ask for proof of vaccination. If you are not vaccinated or prefer not to show proof, you will be asked to wear a mask.

Admission for AIDA members is $15 for both the lesson and the dance. $10 Lesson only, $5 dance

Nonmembers $25 for both, $15 for lesson, $10 for dance.

We are looking forward to seeing you!