This night will feature a LIVE Dance Exhibition by the BDC Pro/Am LATIN Formation Team!
Come watch and find out about performance level programs and how you can join! DON'T MISS IT!

WHEN: Thursday, July 10th, 2008 - from 8:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight
WHERE: Rene's Nightclub - 3251 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030
PRICE: $15 for the Beginner Salsa Workshop & Dance Party, Dance Party only is FREE (Don't forget to say you're with the Ballroom Dance Company for 30% off all menu items!)

2. Argentine Tango Lessons and 'Practica'/'Milonga' @ H20 Nighclub, SW DC
Thursday, July 31st, 2008, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM - co-sponsored by Things To Do, DC

Here is your chance to learn this a very classy and sensuous dance! Join local master ballroom and tango instructors from the Ballroom Dance Company as we walk through the basic A to Zs of tango instructions, and learn to impress your friends and family with this exciting dance.

A Tango Lesson with BDC Founder & Director, Ray Bugnosen begins the evening:
From the age of Mozart to present day, the Tango remains one of the most original and exciting dances to learn and engage in. This is a perfect event for singles or couples to attend. You do not need a partner to attend.

Following the lessons, enjoy a hot evening with a Argentine Tango "Practica/Milonga' and other favorites for you to test your dance skills to.

Suggested Attire: Dress to Impress! No Hats, T's, Tank Tops, Jerseys, Athletic Wear, Boots or Sneakers.

WHEN: Thursday, July 31st, 2008 - from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
WHERE: "H20" Lounge and Nightclub - 800 Water Street SW, Washington DC
PRICE: $12 per person if purchased by 5:pm on Friday 7/18, price subject to increas - Purchase On-line at the TtdDC Website.

4. SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT DIPLOMATIC CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION at the OAS (Live Reggae and Live Salsa Band, Open Bar and More!)
Friday, August 8th, 2008, 8:30-1:00 AM - co-sponsored by Things To Do, DC

The greatest event of the summer has arrived! This is the one you'll be telling your friends and families when they ask you what you did this summer. Tonight, step onto foreign soil (actually international soil of many different nations) and embrace the Caribbean in multiple styles with multiple flavors for a very special Caribbean Celebration at the Organization of the American States!

From the Island/Reggae/Calypso sounds of places such as Trinidad, Barbados, the Bahamas and Jamaica to the sizzling Latin styles of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico,and even Cuba,.. TTD offers you a chance to embrace multiple cultures of the Caribbean through music, dance, food, drink, costumes, shows, and much more!

As you step into this magnificent venue into the grand ballroom of the OAS (usually restricted to diplomats and high ranking government figures) we'll be swept away like royalty into a majestic setting while embracing the multiple countries of the Caribbean. In a special cultural evening, we will recreate a visit to this Cultural Jewel of elegance, charm, music, dance great food, laughter, diplomats, new friends and more!

FEATURING:
1) CARIBBEAN FOOD
A buffet menu of an array of native dishes representing countries throughout the Caribbean will challenge and delight your palates. Full menu will be announced shortly, but expect at the very least: Caribbean Chicken; Island Fish; Creole Rice - Pigeon Peas and Rice; Rasta Pasta- Vegetarian; Fried Plantains; Caribbean Sweet Delights.

2) CARIBBEAN OPEN BAR - with RUM TASTING AND OTHER COCKTAILS (Open Bar):
This evening, we will pair off regional wines, beers Rum and other famous cocktails located throughout the Caribbean!

3) LIVE REGGAE.CALYPSO ISLAND BAND -"Image Band"
Join us for the live music of Image Band - one of the hottest and most well-known reggae/calypso/island bands around! Playing multi Caribbean style music, they will take us on a fantastic musical journey as we dance to their special Island music, participate in a limbo contest, and recreate an island atmosphere! A favorite among the Ambassadors and Caribbean Embassies throughout the area, tonight the Image Band puts on a show you will never forget!
Featuring what we hope will be the largest Limbo Contest in the OAS' and Washington's History.
For more information on Image Band, visit http://www.imageband.com/.

4) LIVE SALSA BAND - "La Romana"!
Tonight, Washington's Premier Salsa Orchestra introduces another part of the Caribbean that has had people dancing in the streets of their countries for decades and decades! . Voted BEST SALSA ORCHESTRA by the Washington, D.C. SALSA public 5 years in a row, Orquesta La Romana is the real deal when it comes to salsa and salsa swing. Known for its' innovative style and stage presence, Orquesta La Romana is the dancers choice at any activity. See http://www.orquestalaromana.com/ for more information.

5) SALSA LESSON & DEMONSTRATION
Before we begin with the Salsa Band, local dance experts from the Ballrom Dance Company will be on hand to give a basic or refresher course in exciting Latin dance moves! Impress your friends and family (and other new friends you make tonight) as you practice and challenge your new moves to the music of the hottest Salsa band in the city. In addition, our Salsa masters will put on a special expert dance presentation to embrace the Salsa of the Caribbean Countries!

6) CARIBBEAN DANCE SHOW
A special costumed dance presentation will take you to the islands through native cultural music and song. Representing an array of Caribbean countries, celebrate and enjoy the spirit and culture of Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Jamaica, Key Largo, and many more hot destinations as our performers (through some audience participation) truly brings the spirit of the evening alive!

7) DIPLOMATS
Various Ambassadors and other high ranking diplomats of Caribbean countries will be invited and are expected to attend. Talk with many representatives of the Caribbean countries and learn about their culture, their economy, history, travel opportunities and you can further develop closer friendships and opportunities with them.
ABOUT THE OAS: The Organization of American States (OAS, or, as it is known in the three other official languages, OEA) is an international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. Its members are the thirty-five independent states of the Americas. (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organization_of_American_States for full info)

Tonight's event will be in the grand ballroom of the HALL OF THE AMERICAS. This venue stands premiere to almost any other embassy ballroom and space with its huge ceilings, large dance floors, multi cultural paintings and sculptures and much more!

Suggested Attire: Cocktail Attire Requested. Caribbean Style is Prefered. Jeans, shorts, sneakers or tee shirts will NOT be permitted.

WHEN: Friday, August 8th, 2008 - from 8:30 PM to 1:00 AM
WHERE: Organization of American States "Hall of the Americas" - 17th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, WDC 20006
PRICE: $65 per person - Special Introductory Price. Price Subject to Increase at Any Time. - Purchase On-line at the TtdDC Website.