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Learn Beginners Ballet at LDC
 Have you ever wanted to learn the beautiful and graceful dance of ballet? Now is your opportunity. LDC will begin offering basic ballet classes taught by former ballet instructor Rachel Neilson. Classes will be held Saturday mornings at 11:30am. The cost is $40 for a 4-week session. Learn to execute basic ballet positions and movements while improving your balance and flexibility. Pre-registration is required. Please call us at 216.559.1015, or email us at letsdanceclev@aol.com for more information or to sign up.
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Lessons with Lady Di!
Thanks to all of our students for once again coming out to take lessons with former U.S. 10 Dance Champion Diana McDonald! Remember to apply the tips that you learned and watch your level of dancing climb to new heights!
BYU's Formation Team Gives Amazing Performance
Staff and students at LDC attended a show-stopping performance of Brigham Young University's Formation Dance Team last month in Chagrin Falls. After the show, they enjoyed equally fabulous drinks and desserts, and were able to relax and share in a wonderful evening. Many felt it was one of the best events they've ever attended and requested more of the same. Check your inbox for announcements of future outings!
Ready, Set, Summer!
Let's Dance Cleveland will be hosting a Cookout and Ballroom Dance to celebrate the beginning of summer on Saturday, June 13th, from 7 to 11 pm. Cost is only $12 per person, which includes dinner and beverages. Desserts and side dishes are welcome, but not required. Come join in the fun. Reservations must be made one week in advance. To reserve your spot, give us a call at 216.464.5325, or drop us an email at letsdanceclev@aol.com.
Learn the Secrets of Top Dancers
You've seen them compete and perform, now learn how they do it! Minas Katsantouris will be holding a special workshop on Sunday, June 14th, from 1 to 2:30pm. The cost for this one and a half hour session is $30 per person. A maximum of 20 students will be accepted, so enroll today by calling the studio, 216.464.5325 or emailing us at letsdanceclev@aol.com.
Come Be a Part of Our Website Video!
Lights, camera, action! Please join us as we video group classes and weekend dances to appear on our new website. Please show up en masse for the following sessions:
Sat., June 13th, 7-11pm, Cookout & Ballroom Dance
Mon., June 15th, at 7pm, Cha-Cha 2 w/Tim
Tues., June 16h, at 7pm, Silver Tango w/Esther
Tues., June 16h, at 7:45pm, Silver Cha-Cha w/Esther
Wed., June 17th, at 7pm, Hustle 2 w/Pete
Wed., June 17th, at 7:45pm, Salsa 2 w/Minas
Thus., June 18th, at 7pm, Intermed. WCS w/Tim
Fri., June 19th, 8-11pm, Ballroom Dance Party
Sat., June 20th, 7-11pm, Cookout & Ballroom Dance
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A Brief History of the Tutu
 During the Romantic Movement of the 1800s, ballerinas wore calf-length white bell-shaped tulle dresses, but this style begin to give away around the end of the 19th Century. Connoisseurs of ballet, the Russians wanted to see the new technical feats and fancy footwork of their ballerinas. The new long, floppy, 16 layer tutus reached to the knee and allowed the female dancers much greater mobility in such technically demanding ballets as Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and Paquita. The late George Balanchine's athletic choreography later led to the creation of the shorter "powder-puff" tutu that is worn in Symphony in C. These tutus allow the entire leg to be seen. To learn more about the history of the tutu and other ballet costumes, please visit: http://histclo.com/Act/dance/bal/cos/bc-hist.html
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