Centerstage’s Anniversary sale is just around the corner, and you have a chance to win a $50 Gift certificate (keep reading for details). It’s a perfect time to get your favorite dancer a gift, pick up an extra pair of tights for the Nutcracker, or stock up for next year.
20% off all bodywear
10% off all tights and accessories
*limited to stock on hand*
AND
Atten ballroom shoes are 2 for $97 or 3 for $127 (per customer)
This includes special orders, and if you are familiar with Atten shoes, you know that these shoes can be customized in many different ways. You can never have too many ballroom shoes!

We are handing out flyers with image above at Centerstage, and we have sent out flyers to all of the schools listed in our dance directory. Bring the flyer in during the week of our sale to enter a drawing for a $50 gift certificate. One entry per person.

Thursday 11/22: – Closed – Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday 11/23: 10AM – 5:30PM
Saturday 11/24: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday 11/25: 12PM – 4PM

In honor of the upcoming Second Annual Seattle Salsa Congress, here is a clip featuring 14-year old Mario Acosta, who performed at last year’s Congress. Enjoy!

“Comfortable” is probably not a common word used to describe dancing on pointe in the best of circumstances. Add a few blisters, and the experience can be downright painful. So, how do you avoid blisters?
There are three main causes for blisters from pointe shoes. The first is friction. If a pointe shoe is too big or too wide, the foot will slide around or “sink” into the shoe when the dancer goes up on pointe. Wherever the shoe rubs, a blister will develop. This is one of the reasons why pointe shoes should not be fitted with any extra room.
The second reason is moisture. During class, a dancer’s feet will release a lot of moisture, which is absorbed into the pointe shoes, and so it is important to dry out pointe shoes between classes. In order for the shoes to dry out properly, all padding should be removed from the shoes. Since moisture breaks down the shoes, allowing the shoes to dry out completely will not only save the dancer’s feet, but it will also extend the life of her shoes.
The third reason for blisters has to do with how the dancer points her toes. Instead of pointing the feet so hard that the toes curl under, the dancer should think about lengthening through her toes. In other words, the dancer should think about keeping her toes long from the base knuckle through the end of her toes. Some dancers have naturally “bendy” toes and may opt to use tape to keep the toes nice and long. Tape also has the benefit of protecting the skin from friction. There are a variety of tapes on the market to help with this issue.
If you have a problem with blisters, see if any of these reasons could be the culprit, and, as always, talk to your instructor.

This Saturday, November 17th, by request, will be an Adult Very-Beginning Class. This is the last workshop before I leave to teach in Honolulu through January so come out and dance! Watch for new Seattle class in February! And thank you for all of your support!

Lyrical Jazz Dance Workshop

This Lyrical style of dance combines elements of Jazz, Modern, & Ballet to create a discipline emphasizing technique, strength, & style. A whole body workout choreographed to great music, this class shouldn’t be missed!

Instructor: Mary Lou Sanelli (20 years of teaching experience).

This Saturday 2:30 – 4 pm.
Belltown Ballet & Cond. Studio
2306 4th Ave. & Bell
marylou@olympus.net

Need a gift for the little ballerina in your life? How about Danskin’s Ballerina-In-A-Box? They come in pink, lavender or white and include a decorated leotard, a fabulous and fluffy tutu, a pair of tights – all in a cute round box! It’s the perfect gift! Supplies are limited so don’t wait to check them out at Centerstage.

Second Annual Seattle Salsa Congress
November 23-25, 2007
Hyatt Regency, Bellevue

http://www.seattlesalsacongress.com

Welcome Congress Party
Thursday November 22nd
The Rock Salt – Seattle’s Hottest Latin Night Club
1232 Westlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109

One Night of Latin Music &
Dance Shows for $15

Upstairs: Miami Nights — Thanksgiving Buffet*
Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue, Raggaeton

Downstairs: Welcome Salsa Congress Party

MC Gustavo “El General”
DJ Rumbero from New York
DJ Frank from Los Angeles
Special Dance Performances
Come out and dance with the
best instructors around!

Presented by: Alou Entertainment
*Cover charge does not include Thanksgiving Buffet

Eastside Moving Company is holding auditions for male and female dancers for Ann Reinkings choreography inspired by Bob Fosse.

Saturday, November 17, 2007
11:30AM
Bellevue Community College
Building R
R014 Dance Studio
For more information call 425-564-2968

For Bellevue Community Colleges
Eastside Moving Company
in association with Spectrum Dance Theater

In preparation for the end of the year, Mirella is clearing out their warehouse, and we are passing the savings on to you! Now is your last chance to pick up some of these discontinued colors and styles. They even have some of their exclusive limited edition leotards on sale, like the Corset Style Halter Leotard M846LM:

You can also find some of their most popular styles on sale, like their Classic Camisole M201L:

We have 30 fabulous Mirella styles on sale at Dance-Wear.net, but supplies are limited. Once these are gone, they are gone, so you don’t want to wait!