I have recently had a severe technical problem caused by a faulty hard disk on my computer, which has taken 8 days to resolve.

As a result, I have been mostly unable to answer emails or respond to online registrations during the last 8 days. And this newsletter is 8 days late. I apologise if readers have been inconvenienced.

I hope to catch up with all emails by this Sunday. After that, if I still haven't replied to an email you sent me, please re-send.

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The following readers are looking for dance classes. If you know of a class in your area that matches any of these readers' requirements, please email them and let them know:

Julia Dunston
Cornwall, UK
julia.dunstan@joblinestaffing.co.uk

Lurie
Stirling and Glasgow, Scotland, UK
The kind of dance class I want-- ballet tap and modern
lollygault@hotmail.co.uk

Lisa
London (west, centre) & Kent borders, UK.
Modern Jazz, Adult beginners. Pls
quinntsensuall@hotmail.com

Andrea Töreki
Brussels, Belgium
torekiandi@yahoo.com
I would be interested in ballroom dancing, mostly Latin American dances, cha-cha, rumba, paso, jive, samba. I was looking for dance club here in the city, but with less success.

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If you want to find out about classes in your area, email me and let me know (very briefly):

- Your name
- Your location (including country)
- The kind of dance class you want
- Your email address

I'll include you next time! BUT, if you don't give it to me in this format, it may not get in.

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Dance School For Sale - Dublin, Ireland

Syllabus followed in the ISTD for Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance from Primary until Advanced II in both subjects. Exam sessions are held twice a year.

The school takes in children from 4 years of age progressing onto the Primary class to commence the exam process. All students reach exam standard but are reminded that the exams are not compulsory in order to move to the next level.

Excellent staff teacher who wishes to remain with the school. Good rapport with parents who are most supportive and helpful. Fees are paid within the first two weeks of every term.

We also have an Adult Beginner Programme in Ballet and Jazz Dance.

There are 140 pupils, including the adult programme, in the school at the moment. Most children attend 2 classes a week, one ballet one modern.

Further details at www.dtol.ndirect.co.uk/school7.htm.

Contact the owner at danceschool@eircom.net.

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Advertisements from DTOL dance teacher Gold/Silver Members:

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Belly dance classes UK.
workshops/all styles. Merseyside based will travel. For details please visit www.ishtar.tv or call 07944564302.

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Prima School of Performing Arts is based in Washington & Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, UK in brand new, fully equipped studios. Children's classes include: Dinky Dance (aged 1+), Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Street Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop Starz, Cheerleading and Scottish National. Adult classes available are Beginner Tap, Bollywood Workout and Street Jazz. Classes can be attended on a recreational basis or following a vocational route preparing for full time dance and musical theatre colleges.

Teachers are qualified with RAD, IDTA and UKA, exams are held regularly and they have a 100% exam success rate. There are also performance and competition opportunities. Prima runs a discounted Scholar Programme for serious students and also Top-Up Classes for external students who want to take extra classes.

Full details are available on their website: www.primaschool.co.uk or you can e-mail: info@primaschool.co.uk or telephone 0845 094 6460 (local rate).

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The following readers want dance pen friends:

Joanna David
joanna_jaynthi@yahoo.co.uk
Croydon, Surrey
Interests: rnb, hip hop and Indian music
Anyone who is good, nice and patient.

Sakshi Gupta
saktak1@rediffmail.com
Mumbai/Maharashtra/India
Dance Interests: Bollywood Dance/Modern/Latin ballroom
Pen Friend: Would like to communicate with someone having hands-on dance teaching experience and looking forward to opening small dance academy for children in Mumbai, India

Miro
I live in Holland in Den Haag
ramo_miro@yahoo.com
I like Belly Dance, Salsa

Katrina
meyer-6@msn.com
Wausau, WI, USA
Ballet and Jazz
I am a beginner and I want someone who can begin to help me by giving me tips and hints, etc.

Dare Oyebola
d_phiser@yahoo.com
Guateng, Pretoria, South Africa
Dance Interest: Break Dance, Cracking
I will like to meet or have someone that is dedicated and serious. Able to share views.

lupe patino
Milford, UT, Beaver county
guadalupe.patino@w.beaver.k12.ut.us
breakdancing and crumpting
breakdancers or anyone who knows how to breakdance and show others easily

Claire Young claireyoung87@hotmail.co.uk Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. I am interested in line dancing anyone with similar interests would be preferred.

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DTOL's Dance Pen Friend scheme: if you would like to correspond by email with someone who shares your dance interests but is in a different country - or a different part of your country - then just email me briefly with:

* your name
* your email address
* your town, state/province/county and country
* your dance interests
* the kind of person you would like as your dance pen friend

I will then publish your details in the newsletter and, hopefully, other newsletter subscribers will get in touch with you.


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I am now collecting information about summer schools/camps run by DTOL's dance teacher members. I'll publish brief details in the newsletter and fuller information at www.dtol.ndirect.co.uk/summer.htm.

If you can't find the summer school you want, email me and I'll publish your request in the DTOL Members' Newsletter.

Here are the latest summer school details I have:

UK
LAFOUR DANCE & DRAMA SCHOOLS
SUMMER SCHOOL
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Eagle House School, Arts Hall, CROWTHORNE, Berkshire
Monday 30th July to Thursday 2nd August 2007
Ages 6-18 years Dance, Drama, Singing
Performance for family and friends on Thursday the 2nd!
ONLY £80.00 per child
NUMBERS LIMITED-SO BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!
For more information and to book your place please call Jo V on 07715 422455
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The Gemma Gent Dance & Musical Theatre Summer School Age 5+ Girls & Boys
Week 1. 30th July -3rd August
Week 2 6th August - 10th August
at Shipyard Studios Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8AW
No experience needed. Performance for parents at the end of the week.
Great fun! Lots of Learning!
gemma_gent@yahoo.co.uk
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Surrey Youth Ballet Summer School
Monday 30th July - Friday 3rd August
Age 7 - 18 years
A varied programme of Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Drama culminating in a workshop performance on Friday 3rd August. Qualified Faculty of respected teachers and choreographers. Contact www.syb-dance.org.uk to download an application form April onwards.
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Lana Owen is available this summer to keep you children happy and occupied for workshops, parties and classes." I love children, they brighten up my day."
I teach Ballet, Jazz, Street, Salsa and Tap.
Professional dancer in Holland, Germany, Monaco, Greece for TV shows and many more.
My main speciality is Street Salsa.
lanabelej@yahoo.co.uk
07960793747
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Dates August 6-10, 13-17, 20-24 2007
At London Studio Centre, Kings Cross, London
Ages Seniors - 15 at the time of the course Juniors 12-14 at the time of the course
Contact Heather Walker - 020 7520 2815, heatherwalker@london-studio-centre.co.uk or full details available on our website
USA
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Hi my name is Amity Word and I provide Summer Dance Camps for kids and adults! I work with Several instructors offering dances from Hip-hop, praise, tap, creative movement, dance aerobics, ballroom, Salsa, etc.. We come to you!!
JOIN US FOR OUR JUNE JAM CAMP-Starting June 4th.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Reg. now-May 25th!
Location: 60-A Millard Farmer Ind. Blvd Newnan, Ga 30263
Please reply to amityword@yahoo.com www.onewordproductions.com 770-683-4600

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Join 15 year performer and Instructor Shahravar for another summer session Belly dance enrichment course June 18th - July 23rd at University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY. www.shahravarbellydance.com for contact and info.

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Spend your summer with one of New York's finest ballet instructors. Kat Wildish brings over 30 years teaching and performance experience from the world's great stages and will pass on ballet's grandest traditions to you through her signature hands-on teaching style.

Kat will lead you through an intensive 10-week program of weekend workshops (June 2, 2007 - August 26, 2007) with world-class focus, precision and artistry.

Saturdays Sundays
Ballet 4-6pm Ballet 1-3pm
Pointe 6:15-7:15 Pointe 3:15-4:15pm

Get information or register:
http://www.alvinailey.org/page.php?p=arti&v=179&sec=aileyextension

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Calico Kids Summer Fun Workshop, Dallas, Tx area. Tuesdays only - June 12 - July 17; ballet, tap, baton twirling, gymnastics, karate, voice, acting,  Summer Musical, musical instruments. Please go to www.calicokids.net

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Summer Ballet Intensive
Broadway Dance Academy, East Greenville, Pa. 18041, 215-679-4488
www.bdwydanceacademy.com
Monday, July 16- Friday, August 24
Classes for level 2 through 6. Classes include technique, Pointe or pre-Pointe, Pirouette, Petite Allegro, Pas de Deux, Variations and also jazz and/or modern class once per week. This 6-week summer intensive is open to all ballet students in intermediate level ballet training or higher. Auditions are not required but you may need evaluation for placement. Class spaces are limited and are on a first come first-served basis.
TUITION: 4-6 weeks - $175 per student, per week; less than 4 weeks, $200 per student per week; Drop in classes: $60 per day; Per class: $10 per half hour (does not include repertory).

Europe
The Salignac Foundation, in the SW France, are hosting their annual Summer Courses from 2 July through to the 31 August.
Contemporary Dance (Cunningham -based) Dance for the Camera, Video Production, Digital Editing. Taught by Fiona Alderman DTOL member and Representative in France, and Barry Paton (film cameraman). A leading teacher, specialising in Cunningham technique, Fiona has taught extensively in the UK Portugal and in France. All classes are held in Salignac Eyvigues, a mediaeval village in the heart of The Dordogne.

Fiona Alderman, DTOL Representative in France
12, rue Fenelon, Salignac Eyvigues, 24590 France
T: +33 (0)5 5329 9406
fionaalderman@worldonline.fr
www.salignacfoundation.com
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5th International Summer School "Città di Desenzano"
from 27th to 31st of August 2007
Desenzano (BS) on Lake Garda, ITALY.

For info: Associazione Balletto Classico - Scuole di danza della Lombardia e del Veneto
Via Dietro Listone 3 - 37121 Verona - Italy
Tel. 00393393115184 - Fax 003902700565529
E-mail: abc_@libero.it
Website: http://xoomer.alice.it/abcrad

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Marbella, Spain - summer school - Monday 27 to Friday 31 August.
(Now our 12th year) Fly to either Gibraltar or Malaga and come and enjoy a six hour fun filled day with street jazz, hip-hop, drama, singing, musical theatre and a performance for family and friends at the end of the week, with a DVD to take home of your fantastic experience. Look at www.performingartsacademy-marbella.com for further details or email jaynem@telefonica.net.
Canada
Our day camps offer dance training along with academic education during vacations. Located in the Old Thornhill heritage district, near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Victoria Ballet Academy is the ideal environment to cultivate both a child's love for the art of dance and enthusiasm for learning. The choreographic program follows the standards set by the Vaganova syllabus. We incorporated a variety of extra-curricular activities. Targeted academic tutoring can be arranged: ballet, jazz, gymnastics, piano, music theory, vocal, math, chess, French, English, fun science, IQ development, PC game creation, tours, swimming.
Victoria Ballet Academy
7751 Yonge Street, Tornhill, Greater Toronto, Ontario, Canada L3T 2C4.
1-905-707-7580
www.victoriaballet.com

Elsewhere

South African dances classes for adult and children beginners at ExpressionStudios.com, sessions of body expression and exercises on Zulu drums.
Every Saturday from 16.00 - 17.00
Teacher: Nomusa Njakazi
For more information please contact on: 07903587517 Or 0207 485 5747
Ms. Nomusa Njakazi

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Leonie (leonie.hutson@rdfmedia.com) from London, UK works "for RDF Television and we are making the third series of Ladette to Lady for ITV1. For this series we are in need of a dance/ deportment teacher - who could help train the "ladette's" over the course of 5 weeks. Eggleston Hall is in Yorkshire and ideally we are looking for a lady with character who would enjoy the experience but also be strict with the girls.

The dates would be from the 14th May to the 19th June and they would be needed for 2 days' week every week. I can't be more specific than that at this stage I'm afraid - but am happy to speak to anyone who is interested."

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The next newsletter will be on Wednesday, 25th April. If you would like to comment on any of the issues raised in the newsletters, or ask a question which other readers may be able to answer, or say anything you like about your dance experiences, just email me!

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