This is the last newsletter of 2007, as I shall be in Australia for my son's wedding for the next month.

For those readers who celebrate Christmas, I wish you a very happy one. And to all readers, I wish you a happy and successful 2008.

I shall be reading and responding to emails whilst I'm away so feel free to get in touch!

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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:

Jacqueline Hyne
Farnham, Surrey, UK
marriner44@yahoo.co.uk
would like Adult ballet lesson or ballroom dancing

Natalie Machin
Telford, Shropshire, UK
nmachin@harper-adams.ac.uk
I am wanting to have tap/ballet lessons that have weekend sessions or during the day as I work every evening any one that does them / know of any one please get in touch. Many thanks.

Jah Ia Yang
Morganton, NC-USA
Hip Hop-Salsa-Belly Dancing-ANYTHING!
abittersparkle@hotmail.com

Maria Sabaye Moghaddam
msabaye@yahoo.ca
I am looking for Kathak and Flamenco lessons in Kanata (Ottawa) in Ontario in Canada.

Gaurav
Kelana Jaya (State - Selangor, Country - Malaysia)
Kind Of Dance - Bollywood Dance (This includes Punjabi and western)
rakheja_gaurav@hotmail.com

Corin Branch
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
hip hop
curlytop_2006@yahoo.com

Richard Ong
Harbor City, CA 90710 United States
Hip hop, Break dance
ongra18@aol.com

Muhammad Atif
Lahore (Pakistan)
The kind of dance class I want: Disco, Salsa, Jazz, Bhangra
hajibabas447@hotmail.com

Giovana Bueno Alves (11 Years) Mother: Selma
D-34, May Flower, Sakthi Gardens, Nanjudapuram Road Coimbatore - 641036 India
The kind of dance class: Classic Ballet
selma.buenoalves@gmail.com

Sara Davies
Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK
R n B and hip hop
alanacassels@aol.com

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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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The following readers want dance pen friends:

Renee Lee
reneel@hotmail.co.uk
Shrewsbury/Shropshire/UK
My dance interests are Cecchetti Ballet, Modern and other kinds of dance, street to musicals.
The kind of person I would like as a dance pen friend is a mature student going through FDI and CDE or anyone who has the same interests as me!

Mohanan kalakshetra Chennai.
mohandancer@yahoo.co.in
My dance interests: I am a Professional Bharatanatyam (Traditional dance of India) Dancer, teacher and choreographer. The same with theoretical background.
I would like to have pen friend: One who really lives for dance.

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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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Dance studios for sale in Shropshire, UK:

Established dance school of 200+ pupils in exceptional leased premises available in thriving, picturesque, Ludlow (the Shropshire town recently nominated as the best place to live in the country).

Comprises two large studios with sprung floors, barres and mirrors. Baby grand piano and remote control music systems. Reception, shop and café area. Girls and boys changing rooms. Three additional rooms for music, drama etc. Large storage room for costumes. Central location close to schools.

Currently teaching ISTD Ballet, Modern and Tap plus singing. All ages up to intermediate. The standard is very high resulting in excellent exam results.

A high percentage of pupils enthusiastically and successfully participate in festivals throughout the year. This generates a significant part of the business turnover from choreographic fees, private tuition and costume hire.

The shop sells dancewear, confectionary and gifts. Pupils wear a dancewear uniform sold in the shop. Reception and the shop are run very efficiently by a team of 'mothers'.

Dance is taught by the Principal and one qualified colleague, both of whom are ex professional dancers trained at Bush Davies and Laine Theatre Arts. They are assisted by several student teachers. A music teacher offers piano and flute classes.

The facilities are under utilised at present with capacity for expansion. There is a market for salsa and ballroom classes for adults plus dance workshops during school holidays. There is room for children's birthday parties and an internet café.

The business owns a website. See www.in-steps.co.uk

The business is run as a Limited Company which holds the lease for the premises and owns all the equipment, fixtures, fittings and stock. The company has no debts and accounts are available for inspection.

The business is for sale because the Principal is emigrating with her husband who has been offered employment overseas. A committed enthusiastic and professional Teacher is required to take over and continue the school. Current management are willing to stay for a handover and advisory period following conclusion of the sale. Please reply with full CV to insteps@hotmail.co.uk

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South West England (Bristol):

Established and thriving dance school for sale teaching RAD ballet, modern & tap. Can be sold as a whole or divided up. May suit two teachers wanting to go into partnership together.

For further details, please email adenford@hotmail.com

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The next newsletter will be on Wednesday, 9th January 2008. 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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