\n Dance Wi th Me Stamford Launches Wednesday Evening Ballroom Dance Parties &ndash\; Open to the Public
\n\n Special Group Class &\; Party Package Available for First-time Attendees \; Area residents seeking a mid-week change of pace can buff up their dance floor skills while socializing at Wednesday evening ballroom dance parties recen tly launched at Dance With Me Stamford. Reminiscent of the popular ballroo m dance evenings at the now-closed Terrace Club in Old Greenwich\, the par ties are open to the public and run from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at the studio -- 20 Summer Street\, 5th floor\, in downtown Stamford. Tickets are $15 per p erson\, which includes light refreshments. Immediately preceding the parti es from 7:30 to 8:30\, Dance With Me Stamford&rsquo\;s world-class instruc tors teach group classes &ndash\; a different ballroom dancing style each week &ndash\; for $25 per person. First-time attendees to a group class ar e invited to stay for the ballroom dance party for free to practice what t hey&rsquo\;ve learned. For information\, visit www.dancewithmeusa.com\, an d call 203-674-8100 for reservations.
\n\n Dance With Me Stamford wa s recently opened by ABC&rsquo\;s Dancing with the Stars professionals Ton y Dovolani\, Maksim Chmerkovskiy\, Valentin Chmerkovskiy and their partner s. With a dance floor large enough for almost 300 dancers\, the studio pro vides an elegant atmosphere for ballroom and Latin dancing. Crystal chande liers offer a stunning contrast to the original brick walls and exposed be ams of the historic\, commercial building overlooking Columbus Park. Music plays over a state-of-the-art sound system.
\n\n &ldquo\;Ballroom d ancing is a fun\, social activity\,&rdquo\; said Dance With Me Stamford st udio manager David Thomas Moore. &ldquo\;The parties give couples\, groups of friends and individuals an alternative activity for a mid-week night o ut &ndash\; whether they&rsquo\;ve danced before or not. Some just enjoy t he social interaction and music\, and some find or rediscover a passion fo r dancing!&rdquo\;
\n\n Dance With Me is one of the nation&rsquo\;s leading Latin and Ballroom dance studios. The partners have assembled the best dancers from around the world to guide students in the proper techniq ues of International Standard\, American Smooth\, American Rhythm\, Intern ational Latin Dancing and many more dance styles. Dance With Me students l earn at their own pace and comfort level. The studio aims to provide a rel axing\, socially rewarding experience and is open to all ages. Dance With Me dance studios are the most modern and upscale in the Tri-State area.
\n\n Now numbering four\, the Dance With Me chain was launched by foun ding partners Sasha Chmerkovskiy and Jhanna Volynets. They have been joine d by Maks Chmerkovskiy\, Val Chmerkovskiy\, Tony Dovolani and Eugene Livsh its\, who serves as general manager of the chain. The first studio opened in New Jersey in 2005\, followed by Long Island in 2008\, Soho in 2010 and Stamford in 2012. For more information\, visit www.dancewithmeusa.com or call 203-674-8100.
\n\n\nPhone: 203.674.8100\n\n20 Summer St.\n5th floo r\nStamford\, CT\n DTSTART:20120725T203000 DTEND:20120725T220000 LOCATION:DWM Stamford PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20121226;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=WE;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Dance Parties Stamford\, Fairfield County URL:http://www.dancewithmeusa.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR