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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DTOL member Karen Savage (karendsavage@t-online.de) is "Looking for a dance space to rent. Living in Köln, Germany. Modern and Contemporary dance group."

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The following readers want dance classes. If you know of a suitable class in your area for any of these readers, please email them direct to let them know.

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EUROPE SECTION
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Marina Reddan (curranreddan@hotmail.com) from Rathfeigh, Co. Meath, Ireland is "looking for a dance class for my toddler daughter almost 3 in ashbourne/rathoath co meath or Drogheda co Louth. I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks."

Runa (runa_79@rediffmail.com) from Stuttgart, Germany is "trying to continue my Indian Classical Dance - Bharatanatyam in Germany. I would like to join class in Stuttgart city, close to Stadtmittee (Main Station) or any place 10 km in and around the same. In case there is any information please let me know."

Gillian Gilmartin (gillianwalsh82@hotmail.com) from Cobh, Cork, Ireland is "Enquiring about ballet classes in Cobh, Co. Cork for my 2 daughters. I am also looking for Irish Dancing classes."

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AFRICA SECTION
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Lerato (liraleoc@gmail.com) from Johannesburg, South Africa is "interested in joining a dance group that specialises in dances like commercial for dancing as a career. Send me info as to which dance studios I can attend."

Noelene Katsoyannis (booyensn@webmail.co.za) from Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa wants "A Pilates Studio or a HIP HOP studio to start a new sport ASAP."

Christy King (christyking.schadach1@yahoo.com) from Cape Town, South Africa has "recently moved to Cape Town, and I'm desperately trying to find out how to complete my teacher's course in tap dancing. I have done 4 years of Spanish dancing (up until curso quatro) about two years of Irish dancing and completed up to bronze higher in tap dancing. I also competed at South African Championships in 2000 where I received a gold medal and qualified to compete on an international level. Please contact me if you have any information for me on how I go about this!"

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CANADA SECTION
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Laurie Cunningham (laurie_anne_cunningham@yahoo.com) from High Prairie, Alberta, Canada is "a dance teacher with partial qualifications in Modern, Tap, Acrobatics, Freestyle, Latin. I would like to complete my qualifications in modern, tap, acrobatics and Latin I see ballet is an asset to have and would like to do this as well. I also see that the Imperial syllabus is very recognised worldly. I am 29 years of age and will still be able to dance my way into any exams. Please help."

Carol Dumaine (c.c.dumaine@sasktel.net) from Redvers, SK is "looking for information on dance lessons (waltz, 2-step, polka etc) offered in the Estevan, Weyburn or Brandon or in surrounding communities. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated."

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CARIBBEAN SECTION
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Vern Nuñez (valvernshine_bright@yahoo.com.ph) from GMA, Cavite, Puerto Rico wants "to know where I can possibly enroll my daughter, 5 yrs old, in ballet this summer. Please give me addresses and contact numbers. So I can ask more information."

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UK SECTION
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Jessica (crystal-97@hotmail.com) from Wembley, London wants "to join your hip hop classes."

Kathleen (kath_leen@hotmail.co.uk) from Folkestone, Kent is "19 from Kent I'm looking to do ballet or ballroom dancing I haven't done dance before but I would love to learn."

Petya (megan_86@abv.bg) from Takeley, Hertfordshire is "22 years old and I am looking for a street or modern dance studio. I love dancing so I really want to find one. Please help me. I live near Bishop's Stortford and Harlow. Thank you in advance."

Abbie Keech (abbiekeech@hotmail.com) from Leeds has "booked a hen do for my sister in June 09 with a Spanish theme. We are looking to hire a Flamenco dancer for 1-2 hours to teach us a basic dance and show some moves and wondered if you have any available teachers that would be prepared to assist us."

Selina (seld@live.co.uk) from Welling, DA17 is "looking for some career advice. I am 23 and was a champion street, jazz and rock and roll dancer from the age of 7 to 16. I am currently a table dancer and looking to move into something more long term, I would love to teach children to dance. I'm unsure what route I need to take and if anyone would take me seriously with my lack of experience, and current circumstances. Please could you get back to me with some advice? It would be appreciated. Thank you."

Chelcie (cheeky-chels.19@hotmail.co.uk) is looking for a dance class in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.

Yvette Albrecht (yvettedario@hotmail.com) asks: "How can I find out if there are any Flamenco classes in and around the Cheltenham, Gloucestershire area? Flamenco seems to exist only in London."

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AUSTRALIA SECTION
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Diipali Dey (sufi_108@yahoo.co.in) from Adelaide is "looking for Bharatanatyam (traditional Indian dancing) classes for my 6 year old daughter. I'm having a lot of trouble finding a teacher in Adelaide. Does DTOL know of any?"

Joan Moss (joanmoss@optusnet.com.au) from Malabar, Sydney is "looking for a dance teacher who teaches older women during the week. Not evening and not week ends. We would like them in the eastern suburbs, Maroubra/ Kingsford areas. Hope someone can help us."

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USA SECTION
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Lori Alicchio-Wilson (the_carnival_party@yahoo.com) is "Looking for Square dance teacher/instructor for hire to do a birthday party in Westerly, RI in August."

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MIDDLE EAST SECTION
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Monique Livsey (moniquedlivsey@hotmail.com) from South Surra, Shuhada, Kuwait is "looking for ballet classes for my 4 and 5 year old daughters here in Kuwait. Do you know of any offered?"

Silvia (silviagarnero@hotmail.com) from Utd Arab Emirates is a "VIP family is looking for a qualified ballet teacher for private classes to 4 years old child."

Alyshia (alyreyn7@hotmail.com) from Kuwait is "looking for a ballet teacher please advice me where the class is being held and the timings and fees. Thanking you."

Abeer (amuawad@mde.ae) from Sharjah, Utd Arab Emirates is "a mother of 4years old daughter who is strongly interested in learning ballet dance. Kindly provide me with a telephone contact No. so that I can communicate with you inquiring about your exact location, timing, available classes, fee and if you have any alternative in Sharjah for convenient smooth daily trips, more is I'd like to know if you are a vital institute or doing a personal training classes."

Kelly Tuan (saphiretuan@hotmail.com) from Singapore "will be visiting Dubai for a short period of time during June to August. Am just wondering if there is any dance school that offers vertical pole dance lessons that I may be able to attend during this period of time. Thanks."

Tamanna (tamannakamal@hotmail.com) from Dubai, Utd Arab Emirates wants "bollywood dance classes held in Dubai."

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ASIA SECTION
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Binita (binita26@hotmail.com) from Bangkok, Thailand is "looking for a hip hop & jazz dance teacher."

Noradlina Abdullah (nabilahouse@gmail.com) from Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia is "searching for ballet class/teacher for my kids (4 & 5 years old). My current location (Nilai) is near to Kajang and Bangi area. Thanks."

Shanthi (shanthi_cutie@hotmail.com) from Pusat Bandar, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia wants a "modern dance class in Puchong."

Neeraj Sood (soodneeraj2008@gmail.com) from Delhi, India has "a daughter of 5 years and student of KG with DLF Public School. I would like to give her teaching class of dance."

Rishabh (goodboyrishabh@gmail.com) from Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India wants "to learn popping and locking and breakdance."

Kathy (sevillakathy@yahoo.com) from Quezon City, Philippines is "not really good in dancing but I feel in my heart that I do really love dancing. That's why I was trying to find someone who could teach me because I believe that there's in me that I really wanna dance."

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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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You might find classes you want from this list of recently joined dance teacher members of DTOL:

Chasta Calhoun, North Carolina, USA. Email: stagedoordance@gmail.com
Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Pointe

Kelly-Jane Maltby, Ireland. Email: sheilagracedance@gmail.com
Freestyle Disco and Street Dance

Lisa Rogers, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Email: LARdance@hotmail.co.uk
Freestyle Dance Classes for adults & teenagers, based in Telford (Mon) & Broseley (Wed)

Damian Sampson, South Africa. Email: natalielottering@yahoo.com
Latin American, Jive Chacha, Paso,Samba, Rumba, Ballroom

Mia Cabalfin, Philippines. Email: mia_cabalfin@yahoo.com
Hiphop, Contemporary Dance

Sherrill Glover Allen, Connecticut, USA. Email: www.sherfeet@yahoo.com
Jazz,tap,hoofer style,children's work,ballet,theater,choreopoems,male social street funk

Alice Thompson, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Email: thompsonalice24@yahoo.com
Contemporary Dance/ Physical Theatre/ Creative task-based workshops

Jamie Marshall, Tennessee, USA. Email: thejamiemarshall@comcast.net
Mondays - Line.  Also do Team Choreography, basic WCS, 2-Step, Cha, ECS, NC2

Ann Langley, Surrey, United Kingdom. Email: langleydancing@hotmail.com
Classes for Adults in Ballroom, Latin & Salsa

Tina Rodgers, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Email: tina.rodgers@talktalk.net
classes in Ballet,Tap,Modern,Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre ,Street Dance

Senay Taormina, London, United Kingdom. Email: senaytaormina@live.com
Im a Dancer/Choreographer/teacher and teach classical, jazz, hip hop and Contemporary

kim tulloch, Somerset, United Kingdom. Email: tiggiwinkle@aol.com
Graduating from the Royal Academy of Dance in June 09.

jonathan jonathan, Alabama, USA. Email: jzsalsa09@gmail.com
Free Beginner Salsa Class for first time students Sundays

Mic Croitoru, Western Australia, Australia. Email: reactionfitness@gmail.com
Modern & Contemporary,Partnering, Hip Hop, Salsa, bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue, Martial Art

Michelle Chen, London, United Kingdom. Email: M.J.C.dance@gmail.com
Noth Pole Ballet School

rachel aw, Malaysia. Email: rachelacee@yahoo.com
ballet, jazz, contemporary, latin, ballroom, salsa, piano, violin, guitar, woodwind

Dodie Wilson, New South Wales, Australia. Email: dodie@dwdanceacademy.com.au
Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics - Exams, competitons, freestyle - FUN

Michele Calpito, Michigan, USA. Email: info@hulafit.com
Authentic Hula Instruction

Ruth Scheller, Germany. Email: kontakt@ballettschule-scheller.de
Tänz.Früherziehung ab 3 Jahren, Ballett nach RAD, Modern Dance, Steppen, Studentenangebot

Parminder Kaur, Andaman and Nic (UT), India. Email: parminderbedi177@gmail.com
Gain Jyoti Public School, Indian, Western , Punjabi Dance

Darragh O'Leary, London, United Kingdom. Email: darragholeary@gmail.com
I'm a performer, teacher and choreographer specialising in Jazz and Musical Theatre.

Stacie Harris, Essex, United Kingdom. Email: sharris@colne.essex.sch.uk
Specialise in KS3, GCSE, BTEC first & National- available for workshops etc

Darren Flockton, London, United Kingdom. Email: darrenflockton@hotmail.com
I can teach a variety of different dance / fitness classes

Summer Nelson, Queensland, Australia. Email: miss.summer07@gmail.com
Turning out fantastic choreography (solos/duos/groups) & ballet/tap/jazz tuition

andrew hawkins, Surrey, United Kingdom. Email: ahawkins1989@hotmail.co.uk
i teach ballet, contemporary and hiphop. also trained in tap, jazz and partner work.

Lucy Gunter, Somerset, United Kingdom. Email: admin@dancecentre.wanadoo.co.uk
Classes for 18 months-adult in ISTD&RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern, Tap, Jazz, Theatre, Pilates

Debora Bonemei, London, United Kingdom. Email: info@danzapasion.com
Latin rhytms, Salsa, Merengue, Contemporary Dance, Fitness & Pilates-based workout

Alexandra Packer, London, United Kingdom. Email: alexandrapacker86@hotmail.com
I offer creative ballet (RAD) classes for pre-school, pre-primary and primary.

Natalia jaliashvili, Georgia. Email: nata_jal@yahoo.com

Lizzy Parker, Ireland. Email: parkerdanceandfitness@hotmail.co.uk
Teaches hip hop, jazz, contemporary and improvisation. Competitions and shows

Kerry Carlton, Spain. Email: info@ghostpromotions.com
Dance, drama and music taught to degree level qualifications. All dance styles

Hayden McGurk, Ireland. Email: hayden@cheer-ireland.com
The official Cheerleading association based in Ireland. Cheerleading Courses/Camps

sushma , Wisconsin, USA. Email: contactstepz@gmail.com
Various style of Bollywood dance ranging from Classical Bollywood to Modern Bollywood.

Bhagya Nagesh, Illinois, USA. Email: info@bollywoodrhythms.com
We offer Bollywood, Bhangra, Indian Classical, latin, hip hop style dancing ...

Christianne Cassar, Malta. Email: cri_cass@yahoo.co.uk
I am a freelance Classical Ballet, Jazz & Fitness teacher/instructor.

Elisa Petri, Italy. Email: elis_hair@hotmail.com
Classical Ballet/Modern/Choreography

Cassie Rayner, New South Wales, Australia. Email: flashdancer_uk@hotmail.com
I teach Disco Freestyle, Street Dance, Slowdance, Rock+Roll.

Colette Cooke, Ireland. Email: cookeirishdancing@gmail.com
Irish Dancing classes for Adults and Children

Tene' Dismuke, Michigan, USA. Email: info@houseofbastet.com
Women's empowerment studio -yoga, pole, African , belly dance & creative movement.

Maria Celeste Ripalda, Philippines. Email: macelesteripalda@yahoo.com
Classical ballet, contemporary and creative Philippine folk dances

Shonagh Beirne, Ireland. Email: shoniebear@hotmail.com
we Teach hip hop, Street, Irish, Modern, Disco

Bianca Mazzullo, Italy. Email: famestaracademy@virgilio.it
Baby dance,Classical ballet (R.A.D exams), Modern-jazz, Hip-hop, Danza fitness,Canto,

Maria , Connecticut, USA. Email: zyvoukuh@hotmail.com
belly dance for fitness and art form.

Ratheesh Babu, Chhattisgarh, India. Email: nrithyathi@yahoo.in
Giving  training in classical dances like Bharathanatyam, Kuchippudi and Mohiniyattam

Laura Mitchell, Avon, United Kingdom. Email: laura_j_mitchell06@yahoo.co.uk
I teach tap, ballet, modern, and street jazz. I am also able to teach aerobics.

Alexandra Mckenna, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Email: alexandramckenna1@mac.com
Carlova Dance Workshop, we teach Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street, Cheer etc from age 2- 99

Theresa Baker, Michigan, USA. Email: ExpressInMotion@aol.com
Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Preschool Cr Movement, Ballroom/Social Dance, Gymnastics

shikha mantri, West Bengal, India. Email: shivprakashllb@yahoo.co.in
i was a dance teacher in school time since 2001, and i teach the indian style of dance.

Patricia Hendrix, Oklahoma, USA. Email: onyourtoesinc@yahoo.com
Professional instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, pilates, ballrm

Ashima , Somerset, United Kingdom. Email: ashimadance@gmail.com
Ashima teaches bellydance (predominantly Egyptian) in Taunton and Milverton

Geoff Tuke, Western Australia, Australia. Email: djgeoff@rocknroll.com.au
Mainly Rock'n'Roll/Swing/Boogie Woogie, but also ballroom, latin, line & partner sequence

Louise Jensen, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Email: loulou84j@hotmail.com
Street, Latin and Ballroom

Lauren Futcher, France. Email: lauren.futcher@hotmail.com
Contemporary, RAD Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop

Sarah Gillette, Illinois, USA. Email: gillette.scottishdancers@gmail.com
Traditional Scottish Highland Dance Classes

Charis Holdsworth, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Email: c_holdsworth@hotmail.com
Danced professionally 8 years. Now teaching ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Salsa,

Sherry Sanford-Ruttan, Ontario, Canada. Email: sbruttan@hotmail.com
Tap, jazz, ballet

Janice Derrick, Scotland, United Kingdom. No email address.
Tap, Ballet, Modern dance Freestyle, Cheerpom, Baton Twirling

Susan Richardson, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Email: shunnareh1@yahoo.co.uk
Egyptian belly dance for all ages and genders.  Adult education classes & private tuition

Bhatt Biswas, Utd Arab Emirates. Email: sapnadbhatt@gmail.com
i coreograph teach bollywood dance including, western, hiphop, semi classical and folk,

Judy Richmond, Victoria, Australia. Email: jdr_jdr@optusnet.com.au
Jazz, Tap, Contemporary & Theatrical Dance Teaching Experience - Over 35 years

Kristen Morton, Victoria, Australia. Email: kreationzdance@hotmail.com
Classes for 2.5yrs to adults in many styles of dance - www.myspace.com/kreationzdance

yola tatiana bastos, South Australia, Australia. Email: yolabastos76@hotmail.co.uk
i still studing, doing National Diploma in Dance and i have been dancing around ten years

Shanti Gomes, Singapore. Email: shangomes@yahoo.com
Children's CSTD & RAD Ballet/Tap Instruction

Basem Mamoun, Saudi Arabia. Email: spanishcours2009@gmail.com
i know all kind of latino dance such as Salsa, Chachacha, Mambo, samba, Rumba, Tango, wal

Honey Kalaria, London, United Kingdom. Email: info@honeysdanceacademy.com
Leading dance academy specialising in Bollywood / Bhangra dance-workshops/event/parties

Monica Sood, London, United Kingdom. Email: info@bollywoodmagic.co.uk
Bollywood, Bhangra Dancing

Celene Coleman, Wales, United Kingdom. Email: celenecoleman@hotmail.co.uk
I am a freelance dance teacher in HipHop, Street, Jazz, Modern and Contemporary.

DTOL now has 6,708 members, in 91 different countries.

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