We are pleased to announce that Michael has been able to reschedule with us an will be here on Sunday March First.

Come and join us for three exciting workshops with Michael Choi.

2:00 - 2:40 Perfecting your Showdance

2:45 - 3:30 American Viennese Waltz,

3:35 - 4:25 Fun Swing Variations

The cost of the workshops is $25 per person for members and $30 for non-members

No partner is required.

Workshops will be held at 48 Huron Streer, Albany, NY 12203

To Register: Send a check to Ruth Lieberman, 2311 Brookview Road, Castleton, NY 12033

ruthes76614@gmail.com

Venmo and paypal also accepted.

It’s not too late to join this Learn and Practice session on American Viennese Waltz, Learn the bronze figures and how to avoid getting dizzy while doing this fast paced dance. The course is taught by Louise Giuliano a certified dance instructor. Come and check us out.

On January 7th, Louise Giuliano will be teaching an 8 session series on American Viennese Waltz.

  Classes will be held at 48 Huron Street, Albany NY 12203                                                                                                                                                                      

* Continuity will be the main theme for these lessons

* Learn how to flow rather than “stop and go”

* Learn how to pass the feet cleanly with correct  timing

* Learn how to do rotary actions without using the arms

* Learn proper footwork and create correct sway

* Learn how alignments enable you to move farther with less effort

* Understand the basics of Lead and how to be an active Follower

* Ladies are welcome to learn to Lead as well as Follow

 Cost: $20 for each 1-hour lesson ($30 for non-members) Prepayment Discount (save!) $140 members; $200 non-members Please preregister ASAP!

Registration: Mail check (made to “Albany NY AIDA”) to Ruth Lieberman, 2311 Brookview Rd., Castleton NY 12033. Ruth’s email: ruth.es76614@gmail.com.
PayPal:

AlbanychapterUSISTD@gmail.com

Venmo: at username:@AlbanyNYAIDA

AIDA fundraiser

Crystal Cove

38 Old Route 66, Averill Park

Saturday, August 23 from 5 to 9 pm

$20 prepaid ($25 at the door)

Optional meal package from Panera for $20

Music by Paul & Louise Giuliano

Free Lesson on “Continuity”

Dance Hosts

Snowball Mixer

Registration: Mail check (made to “Albany NY AIDA”) with reservation form to Ruth Lieberman, 2311 Brookview Rd., Castleton NY 12033. Ruth’s email: ruth.es76614@gmail.com.

PayPal: AlbanychapterUSISTD@gmail.com

Venmo: at username:@AlbanyNYAIDA

Pre-Registration Form

Name(s): ________________________________________

Phone, Text or Email: ___________________________________

#Tickets: __________ x $20

Panera Meal Box (please select one items from each list below for $20)

(NOTE: orders must be received by August 16 or you may not get your Meal Box)

         Salads

         __ Caesar

         __ Fuji Apple

         __ Asian Sesame

         __ Greek

         Sandwiches

         __ Tuna

         __ Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

         __ Turkey Cheddar

         __ Mediterranean Veggie

Please indicate if you have any special dietary request (such as no mayo, etc.)

Total Payment (pre-registered entries plus optional meal box): $________

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