Well....
It didn't. :^(
It seems there's been a long line waiting to get in. Since I didn't have a partner...
and the class size was limited...
Well, They when with the first 20 couples.
I had no Idea so many were interested in dancing.
If any of you knows someone who owns a studio and could or would be willing to branch out This place could sure use one.

BTW, I'm not giving up. I was told they would start another class In 2 months after this one is over. In the mean time I've bought another video.

Laura

O.K. I checked Henry's site nobody is close to me on his hotlist.
So I e-mailed him.
BTW, I bought 5 how-to videos on Basic dancing,Latin,Swing,Tango& slow dance.
Anyone heard of Cal Pozo?
Sri, I wish I read about that dance shoe part and the heels.
I was so excited I flipped in the video
thinking how hard could it be?

pivot-turns on linoleum wearing cross-trainers should be avoided at all costs.

Laura

Katy,
I don't really do much searching on the web for dance-studios any more. My Ballroom Dance directory (available free from most USABDA sanctioned events I believe) lists by state different instructors and studios in different parts of the country. Along with the Henry's Dance Hotlist (HDH) and Aria's Lets Dance pages, which are among the oldest online dance-directories if I recall, this book helps me pick out places to dance in places I visit.

I have also sometimes contacted Universities in the vicinity of the area I am visiting (also listed in HDH) and asked the students there about best places to dance where International style (or American to those it pleases) is commonly danced. The r.a.d (rec.arts.dance) newsgroup is a good place to ask such questions too, if one has access to it.

Regarding places in SF and LA, I have no doubt that there are myriads of studios there that attract international style ballroom dancers. I am not aware of any myself since I have never been to the west coast, but I am sure Jonathan or one of the others on this BBS will be able to help.

Last word. Yahoo lists Ballroom dancing under 'Recreation and Sports' and has regional listings too. I am not fully aware of how extensive this listing is, but it should complement the others on the web to provide a bigger and better picture. I hope that will help.

Sri.

Lauren,

Have you considered trying to organize your own USABDA chapter? With that sort of interest, a local dance group may be just what is needed to sustain the interest (i.e., sponsor additional classes and host dances).

P.S. I'm currently Vice-President for a USABDA chapter about an hour and a half commute from my home, and am considering trying to establish a Chapter in my town.

Steve