Discover in the listings below what is being planned for the annual celebration throughout the United States for National Dance Week 2008 and see whether your locale is represented! If there are no listings, you may refer to the Delegates page and contact those officially registered Delegates for information on their planned activities or perhaps you might even want to consider becoming a Delegate yourself. Check out our "Become Involved" page to discover more about what being an official Delegate entails and how you might become more involved.

ALABAMA
     Birmington
April 25 & 26, 2008 - Celebrating National Dance Week with Peter Pan - sponsored by Golden Lion Productions, Inc.; Contact - Helena Saraydarian; phone: 623 465-2720;
email: goldenlionproductions@gmail.com; website: www.goldenlionproductions.com
A dance concert with a mission! To honor National Dance Week in helping to bring visibility and recognition to dance-art...
    Huntsville
May 3, 2008 - Master Classes with Huntsville's own Rockette for National Dance Week - sponsored by Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center; Contact - Leigh Caruso; phone: (256) 534-6455;
email: lcaruso@merrimackhall.com; website: www.merrimackhall.com
4 Master Classes with Huntsville's Mary Katherine Smartt for ages 10 and up including a class strictly for Adults. So put on your dancin' shoes and come take from a real Radio City Rockette!

ARIZONA
     Phoenix
April 26, 2008 - Celebration of Dance Honoring National Dance Week - sponsored by Golden Lion Productions, Inc.; Contact - Helena Saraydarian; phone: 623 465-2720;
email: goldenlionproductions@gmail.com; website: www.goldenlionproductions.com
A dance concert with a mission! To honor National Dance Week in helping to bring visibility and recognition to dance-art...

ARKANSAS
     Russellville
April 26, 2008 - Party In The Park Performance Stage Honors National Dance Week - sponsored by Arkansas River Valley Arts Center; Contact - Joy Murphy; 1544 Crow Mountain Road; Russellville, AR.72802; phone: 479-968-1620;
email: dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net; website: www.arvartscenter.org; http://www.myspace.com/party-in-the-park
     Hot Springs
April 26, 2008, 10:30 am - Dance and read with Angelina Ballerina® for National Dance Week- sponsored by Garland County Library with DanceArts Studio; Contact - Susannah Baxter; 119 Maegan St., Pearcy, AR 71964; phone: 501-623-3133; email: dancearts@danceartshotsprings.com; website: www.danceartshotsprings.com
Join our petite ballerinas for a ballet demonstration and fun dance along for ages 2-12. Then a Prima ballerina will read to us a story about Angelina Ballerina®.
May 3, 2008, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm - Celebration of National Dance Week at Hot Springs Mall- sponsored by DanceArts Studio; Contact - Susannah Baxter; phone: 501-623-3133;
email: dancearts@danceartshotsprings.com; website: www.danceartshotsprings.com
     Russellville
April 25, 2008 - Country Dance Workshop honoring National Dance Week - sponsored by Dance With Joy Studio; Contact - Joy Murphy; 1544 Crow Mountain Road, Russellville, AR. 72802;phone: 479-968-1620;
email: dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net; website: www.DWJstudio.com
April 28 - May 2, 2008 - Bring A Friend to Class in Honor of NDW - sponsored by Dance With Joy Studio; Contact - Jessica Russo; phone: 479-968-1620; email: dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net; website: www.DWJstudio.com
May 3, 2008 - Cinco De Mayo Dance Party honors NDW - sponsored by Dance With Joy Studio; Contact -Joy Murphy; phone: 479-968-1620; email: dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net; website: www.DWJstudio.com

CALIFORNIA
     Alhambra
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 3rd Annual Evening of Worldance in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Center of Worldance; Contact - Art Jauregui; 230 West Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801; phone: (626) 458-1234; fax: (626) 458-0113;
email: arteflamenco@earthlink.net; website: www.clarita_arteflamenco.com
Join the Center of Worldance in celebrating National Dance Week with our 3rd Annual Evening of Worldance featuring the Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre, Lumina Bellydance Company, Na Onda (Brazilian samba group), Inspiraciones de Danza Mexicana (Mexican folkloric group), plus more! Tickets are $20 adults/$10 children. We are located at 230 West Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 (Main is between Garfield & Atlantic). Free parking in the back.
     El Dorado Hills
April 28 - May 1, 2008 - A Post-Celebration of National Dance Week 2008 - sponsored by Center Stage Dance Academy of El Dorado; Contact - Georgina Coleman, RD; 2203 Francisco Drive #150, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; phone: 916-939-7222; email: CSDAofEDH@juno.com; website: www.CSDA.info All Week - bring a friend to class - Angelina Ballerina® Story Time at CSDA studios and at El Dorado Hills Library; Performances Ballet Story Book (excerpts from classical ballets) and Jazz, Contemporary,Modern Pieces; Performance at Jackson Elementary School 2:00 p.m.; Performance/Lecture Demonstration 5/3, 10:00 a.m - 12:30
     Oceanside
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Rhythm & Drum with Walid Assaf FOR NDW - sponsored by Art/Dance Academy; Contact - Morwenna Assaf; 3337 Tournament Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056-1710; phone: 760-757-4470; fax: 760-433-2276;
email: dancer-drummer@sbcglobal.net; website: www.DancerAndDrummer.com
Come and enjoy the drumming for your dancing pleasure with guest artist/drummer.
     Vista, Oceanside and Carlsbad
Friday, April 25 through Sunday, May 4, 2008 - A Fundraiser for NDW - sponsored by Art/Dance Academy & CEDAR Productions; Contact - Morwenna Assaf; 3337 Tournament Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056-1710; phone: 760-757-4470; fax: 760-433-2276; email: dancer-drummer@sbcglobal.net; website: www.DancerAndDrummer.com
To finalize raising of funds so outreach programs in dance can be continued throughout area.
Events include the following: at Vista Friday, April 25, 2008 - WINE-TASTING at ADA for NDW
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - SPRING INTENSIVE WORKSHOP; sponsored by and held at Art/Dance Academy
Monday, April 28 through Saturday, May 3, 2008 - FREE OPEN HOUSE CLASSES FOR NDW; sponsored by and held at Art/Dance Academy
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - NDW DANCE PARTY Saturday, May 3, 2008 - RAIS Training for Teachers of Middle Eastern Dance in honor of NDW
     Chula Vista
Friday May2, 2008 - Oriental Mirage performance by Raks el Anwar to Celebrate NDW - sponsored by Zorba's Restaurant; Contact - Morwenna Assaf; 3337 Tournament Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056-1710; phone: 760-757-4470; fax: 760-433-2276;
email: dancer-drummer@sbcglobal.net; website: www.DancerAndDrummer.com
In keeping with the theme of NDW 2008, the purpose of this show is to celberate dance to its fullest,
as it is done around the world.
     San Francisco
April 27, 2008 - Lily Cai Chinese Dance Open Studio for National Dance Week - sponsored by Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company; Contact - Gang Situ; Fort Mason Center, Sutie 353, San Francisco, CA 94123; phone: 415-474-4829; fax: 415-651-9589; email: info@ccpsf.org; website: www.ccpsf.org Open Studio is located in the Dance Mission Theatre at 3316 24th St., San Francisco, California
     San Francisco-SOMA
Wednesday, April 30th - Dance Your Bliss for National Dance Week - Sponsored by Studio Gracia; Contact - Rachel Fleischman; 19 Heron Street (btwn Harrison and Folsom off of 8th St. in SOMA, SF); phone - 415 497 4931; http://www.dancingyourbliss.com; Dancing Your Bliss is a participatory event. No dance experience is necessary; all are welcome. For additional information, call Ms Fleischman
     San Francisco
May 2, 2008 - Liss Fain Dance Open Studio for National Dance Week - sponsored by Liss Fain Dance; Contact - Karen Gibson; 26 Seventh St., 5th Floor San Francisco, CA 94103; phone: 415 380-9433; fax: 415 380-9877;
email: karen@lissfaindance.org; website: www.lissfaindance.org
Open Studio from 1:30 - 2:15pm. San Francisco Dance Center, 26 Seventh St., 5th Floor. Take BART or MUNI to Civic Center. SFDC is just around the corner.
     Mountain View
April 25, 26, 2008 - Evening of Dance for National Dance Week - sponsored by Western Ballet Company; Contact - Lori Henderson; 914 N. Rengstorff Avenue, Unit A, Mountain View, CA 94043; phone: 650-968-4455; fax: 650-968-4465; email: lorihenderson1@verizon.net; website: www.westernballet.org Part of Bay Area National Dance Week activities and events in San Francisco
     Whittier
April 26, 2008 - Spring Collection of Ballet in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Rio Hondo College Dance Program; Contact - Alyson Cartagena; 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601; phone: 562-692-0921 (3983);
email: acartagena@riohondo.edu; website: /www.riohondo.edu
Repertory concert featuring Rio Hondo College faculty and student.
April 28 - May 2, 2008 - National Dance Week Celebration - sponsored by Rio Hondo College; Contact - Alyson Cartagena; 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601; phone: 562-692-0921 (3983);
email: acartagena@riohondo.edu; website: /www.riohondo.edu
A week of free master clsses featuring a variety of dance techniques. All classes are open to the public and will be held in the Rio Hondo Colleg dance room (Gym 132) at 1pm.
     Oakdale
May 3, 2008 - Rhythm & Drum with Walid Assaf FOR NDW - Slammin' All Body Band With Special Guests in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Crosspulse; Contact - Marshall Lamm; 2805 Humboldt Ave, Oakland, CA 94602; phone: (510)928-1410;
email: marshalllamm@earthlink.net; website: www.marshalllamm.com
     San Diego
April 25 - April 27, 2008 - Choreographer's Creations for National Dance Week - sponsored by San Diego Ballet;
Contact - Robin Sherertz-Morgan; phone: 619.294.7378; fax: 619.294.7315;
email: sandiegoballet@aol.com; website: www.sandiegoballet.org
In honor of National Dance Week, San Diego Ballet is presenting Choreographer's Creations, an annual in-studio performance showcasing works by various local choreographers and the SDB company dancers. Works by Claire Torres, Ryan Beck, Danika Pramik-Holdaway, Peter Kalivas, Kirsten Thorne, Sandra Mangusing, Kirsten Heinrich, Claire Bletz, Jean Isaacs, and Javier Velasco will be presented. April 25 & 26 8pm and April 27 @2pm, Dance Place San Diego @ the NTC Promenade. Tickets are $15.
May 4, 2008 - Angelina Ballerina® Coloring Contest for National Dance Week - sponsored by Academy of Dance Arts; Contact - Victoria DeLaney; 13185 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, Ca 92129; phone: 858-538-3718; fax: 858-538-3747; email: academyofdancearts@msn.com; website: academyofdanceartssandiego.com Children will be able to color a picture of the Children's Spokescharacter for National Dance Week 2008, Angelina Ballerina®, and the winners will be announced May 4. Prizes will be given to the winners of each age group. The prizes are Angelina Ballerina® products
    Berkley
April 25, 2008 - dance anywhere during National Dance Week - sponsored by dance anywhere group; Contact - Beth Fein; c/o Shawl-Anderson Dance Center/ 2704 Alcatraz Ave, / Berkeley, CA 94705; phone: 510 406-5874; fax: 510 653-5874; email: bethfein@danceanywhere.org; website: danceanywhere.org
video available at: www.youtube.com/danceanywherevideo
This is a conceptual dance project intended to heighten the public awareness of all forms of dance for 12:00 noon - San Francisco time; 3:00 pm - New York and/or Santiago, Chile time; 9:00 pm - Rome or Paris...etc. time. An open invitation to all: STOP! DANCE! Take a PHOTO! Wherever you find yourself- the office, the park, school, out on the street... Please mark your calendar and make plans for April 25, 2008: dance anywhere...This year the plans for dance anywhere are emphasizing the change that dance brings to our daily environment and public spaces. Take a high resolution picture or video of the space you are in.....and on the hour - DANCE and have pictures or video taken of the dancing!
    Concord
May 3rd and 4th, 2008 - Joffrey Auditions and Master Classes in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Dance Connection Performing Arts Centre; Contact - Paula Henson; phone: 925-899-4206; fax: 925-798-3799;
email: p.henson@sbcglobal.net; website: danceconnectionpac.com
Dorrell Martin, director of the Joffrey Ballet Summer Jazz & Contemporary Program is holding 2 master classes and a Joffrey Audition for the program at Dance Connection PAC in Concord on May 3 & 4th in honor of Ntl Dance Week
    Willits
May 3, 2008 - Celebrate National Dance Week in Willits - sponsored by Temple of the Arts Studios; Contact - Jaynellen Arrington; phone: 707.456.9367;
email: artisans9@gmail.com; website: www.myspace.com/tripletrinitytemp
In Celebration of NDW, Temple of the Arts Studios is offering FREE Dance Classes ALL DAY, Saturday May 3rd. Join us for the classes and for our free open dance floor later in the evening. FREE DANCE CLASSES: Children’s Dance Classes 9:00 am to 12:25 pm; Kidz Hooping - Hula Hoop --- 9:00 to 9:40 am; Creative Dance & Pre-Ballet --- 9:55 to 10:35 am; Mommy & Me Yoga --- 10:50 am to 11:30 pm; Hip Hop --- 11:45 am to 12:25 pm; Adults & Young Adult Classes 12:45 to 7:45 pm; Expressive Improv --- 12:45 to 1:30 pm; Tribal Belly Dance --- 1:45 to 2:30 pm; Gypsy Dance --- 2:30 to 3:45 pm; Hula Hoop Trick Dancing --- 4:00 to 4:45 pm; Capoeira --- 5:00 to 5:45 pm; Salsa --- 6:00 to 6:45 pm; Hip Hop --- 7:00 to 7:45 pm; Open Dance Floor 8:00 to 10:00 pm

GEORGIA
     Alpharetta
April 25, 3008 - Rhythm n' Shoes National Dance Week Celebration - sponsored by Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department; Contact - Stephanie Campbell; 175 Roswell Street, Alpharetta, GA 30004; phone: 678-297-6153; fax: 678-297-6151;
email: scampbell@alpharetta.ga.us; website: www.alpharetta.ga.us
    Riverdale
April 26, 2008 - Extrav-a-Danz-a for National Dance Week - sponsored by In Motion Dance LLC; Contact - Roshawn Buxton; 501 Hwy 138; phone: 770-477-0110; fax: 770-477-0059;
email: nmotiondance@yahoo.com; website: nmotiondance.com
Our annual community event brings the residents in the county and businesses together offering mini-dance classes, dance demonstration, games and music, Dance camp registration, hula hoop contest and much more fun for the whole family

FLORIDA
     Stuart
April 26, 2008, 4:00 pm - Company Best for National Dance Week - sponsored by Florida Arts & Dance Company; Contact - Anna Preston; 57 SW Monterey Road Stuart, FL 34994; phone: 772-288-4150; fax: 772-288-9937;
email: fadc1@bellsouth.net; website: www.fladance.org
Florida Arts & Dance, in collaboration with Mo's Danceworks, Dance Academy of Stuart and CBPH Productions are presenting a collection of their Company's Best for National Dance Week. The performance will be showcasing a range of skilled dancers who are coming together for the first time to share their creative vision and strengthen the bonds of their artistic community. This is a free gift to the public to kick off National Dance Week, thanks to the support of Women Supporting the Arts, the Arts Foundation of Martin County and the John F. Armstrong Wing of the Blake Library where this event will take place.
     Tampa
April 30, May 1-3. 2008 - Four Days of Dance in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Hillsborough Community College; Contact - Christina Acosta; P.O. Box 5096, Tampa, Fl 33675; phone: 813-253-7623; fax: 813-259-6404;
email: cacosta@hcclf.edu; website: www.hccfl.edu/facultyinfo/cacosta
     Winter Garden
April 26, 2008 - Day of Dance for National Dance Week - sponsored by Sharma Dance and CDPA of Winter Garden; Contact - Sherry McDonald; 12513 Butler Bay Court, Windermere, FL 34786; phone: 321-229-2292;
email: sharmila@sharmadance.com; website: www.sharmadance.com
    Fernandina Beach
April 27, 2008 - Dancing in the Park for National Dance Week - sponsored by A Chance To Dance; Contact - Renee' Watson-Millan; 96737 Chester Road Yulee, Fl. 32097; phone: 904-849-7135;
email: dancethis5678@yahoo.com
Dancing in the Park for National Dance Week will be a free public concert. April 28-30.
    St. Petersburg
May 1, 2008 - Dance Showcase in recognition of NDW '08 - sponsored by St. Petersburg Main Library; Contact - Arleene Norman; 336 Lang Court N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701; phone: 727-564-3087;
email: anaharleene@netscape.net; website: rsdancestudio.com
All local studios are invited to participate in this showcase. Performance in the library auditorium is open to the general public and dance themed drawing/coloring contest winner will be announced. This is a free event.
    West Palm Beach
April 23, 2008 - National Dance Week Celebration at Bak - sponsored by Bak Middle School of the Arts Dance; Contact - Martha Satinoff; phone: 561-882-3846
April 26-27 - Florida Dance Association on Tour in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Bak Middle School of the Arts Dance
    Jacksonville
April 25 through May 4th, 2008 - Celebrate National Dance Week Jacksonville Style - sponsored by Make Believe Costumes & Dancewear; Contact - Jennifer Taylor; phone: 904-645-6337; fax: 904-645-5564;
email: mbdancers@yahoo.com; website: www.makebelievecostumes.com
In celebration of National Dance Week, we will be having in store discounts and free goody bags for all dance customers. We will also have Angellina Ballerina® book marks, book labels and coloring sheets for the little ones. There will be a daily SUPER RAFFLE for a BIG DANCE BAG full of goodies and a MEGA RAFFLE held at the end of the week for an After Hours Party!

IDAHO
     Coeur d'Alene
April 25 & 26, 2008 - Celebration of National Dance Week at DanceTales - sponsored by DanceTales Studio & Ballroom; Contact - Sheryl Bentz-Sipe; 1124 Sherman Ave., Ste. 800; Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814; phone: (208)667-8087;
email: sheryl@dancetales.com; website: www.dancetales.com
April 25th, 9:15 - 11:00pm: Free public Ballroom Dance with open dancing, Swing Dance competition, Cha cha mini-lesson, & special performances.
April 26th, 3:00 - 5:00pm: Free Ballroom Dance group lessons.

IOWA
     Iowa City
April 25, 26, 27, 2008 - IOWA DANCE FEST FOR NATIONAL DANCE WEEK - sponsored by ACE et al; Contact - Nora Garda; 3011 Stanford Ave, Iowa City IA 52245; phone: 319-400-4695; email: iowadancefest@gmail.com

KANSAS
     Sabetha
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 9am to 2pm - Dance Across Sabetha for National Dance Week - sponsored by Sabetha Chamber and Linda's Dance Academy; Contact - Linda Kramer; 1082 140th Rd, Seneca KS 66538; phone: 785-294-1066; email: dancin.productions@yahoo.com
Event starts at a Health Promotion Booth at the Sabetha Schools parking lot, then moves on to the Community Center at 1116 Main St, Sabetha, with Dance Activities for kids and adults of all ages! NDW posters will be made and we will 'dance' downtown to distribut to businesses for display!
    Kansas City/Seneca
May 3, 2008 - Spring Performance of Kansas City Ballet, "Romeo and Juliet" in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Kansas City Ballet; Contact - Linda Kramer;1082 140th Rd Seneca, Ks 66538; phone: 785-294-1066;
email: dancin.productions@yahoo.com
RD Kansas, Linda Kramer, received information from the KC Ballet Co. that they will offer $10 seats for NDW participants...call me for info.

MARYLAND
     Easton
April 27, 2008 - Mid Shore Dance Day for National Dance Week- sponsored by The Mid Shore Dance Academy; Contact - Shari Smigo; phone: 410-770-3223; email: midshoredance@atlanticbb.net; website: www.midshoredance.org
     Adelphi
April 27, 2008, 10:00 am - Celebrate the Earth with Dance in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Chalice Dancers Paint Branch Unitarian; Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church, 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783; phone: 202-547-1890; email: erikathimey@comcast.net; website: www.pbuuc.org
     Frederick
May 4, 2008 - DanceFest 2008 in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Frederick Arts Council; Contact - Jennifer Dobbins; 15 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701; Jenifer Dobbins; phone: 301-662-4190; fax: 301-663-3084;
email: jdobbins@frederickartscouncil.org; website: www.frederickartscouncil.org
DanceFest 2008 will be held at the Weinberg Center for the Arts at 2:00pm. The event features dancers from local studios, schools, and companies.
    Capitol Heights
April 28 - May 4, 2008 - Positive Progressions... Sharing the Gift of Dance with National Dance Week - sponsored by Divine Dance Institute., Inc; Contact - Amanda Standard; phone: 301-33-DANCE; fax: 301-333-2624;
email: astandard@divine-dance.com; website: www.divine-dance.com
Come and take FREE dance classes throughout the week in all subject areas. Also Join us for Open House on Sunday May 4 at 5:00pm
    Denton
April 28 through May 3, 2008 - Bring a Friend to Class Week for National Dance Week - sponsored by To the Pointe. Dance Studio; Contact All dancers may bring a friend or sibling to classes this week to share the joy of dance.
May 2, 2008 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - National Dance Week 2nd Annual Community Costume Party - sponsored by Denton Mall and To the Pointe Dance Studio; Contact - Brienne; phone: 410-479-5267;
email: tothepointe@closecall.com; website: tothepointedancestudio.com
Dance Performances, Costume Contest, Talent Show, Refreshments. A Free Family, Friends and Community Event all inside the Denton Mall.

MASSACHUSETTS
     Sandwich and Chatham
April 26th and 27th - Angelina® and Friends Dance Party for National Dance Week - sponsored by Jann Davis Enterprises LLC; Contact - Jann Davis; POB 350/East Wareham, MA 02538;phone: 508-380-9004;
email: angelina@janndavis.com; website:http://www.danzklub.com/Angelina_Party.html
Celebrate National Dance Week at the Angelina® and Friends Dance party, to be held on Saturday April 26th and Sunday April 27th on Cape Cod, MA.; visit our website link to view the party events.
     Winchendon
Friday, May 3, 2008, 2:00 PM - Free Dance Performance in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by The Dance Center; Contact - Nancy Bonanno; 98 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475; phone: 978.297.5678;
email:missnancydance@aol.com; website: www.dancecenterdance.com
Performances by The Dance Center's 2008 Competition Team and Boston University's Dance Team "The Edge"
Donation - $5.00

MICHIGAN
     Canton
April 25, 2008 - Joyful dancer - Celebrate Dance in National Dance Week - sponsored by Canton Township; Contact - Debby Ash; 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, Mi 48187; phone: 734-394-5300;
email: Debby.ash@canton-mi.org; website: www.canton-mi.org; Performance opportunity
     Canton
April 26, 2008 - Joyful dancer - Celebrate Dance in National Dance Week - sponsored by Canton Township; Contact - Debby Ash; 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, Mi 48187; phone: 734-394-5300;
email: Debby.ash@canton-mi.org; website: www.canton-mi.org; Performance opportunity
     Royal Oak
April 25, 2008 - National Dance Week Kickoff with Nia Jam - sponsored by Nia Detroit; Contact - Jennifer Desiderio; 3255 Bolgos Circle Ann Arbor, MI 48105;
email: inner_dancer@yahoo.com; website: www.niamichigan.com
7:00-9:00 pm at Yoga Shelter (108 S. Main, 2nd Floor)
     East Lansing
April 25th at 8:00 pm; April 26th at 2:00 pm - Sketches: A Collection of Dance Explorations in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by MSU choreography and production class; Contact - Brandie Hansen;
email: hansenb6@msu.edu; website: theatre.msu.edu/Department/Dance
The performances will be held at the Auditorium Arena Theatre in the Auditorium Building on Michigan State University's campus. Each dance piece is choreographed, performed, and produced by the dance students. Admission is free, although donations are accepted for the MSU Theatre and Dance Programs.
    Lake Fenton
April 26, 2008 - In Concert with National Dance Week - sponsored by Fenton Dance Academy; Contact - Susan Carter; 13048 Hillsbury Fenton Mich 48430; phone: 810 750 7470; fax: 810 750 0725;
email: SNCDIRECT@aol.com; website: www.fentonschoolofdance.com
Showcase performance of all our competitive dancers.

MINNESOTA
     LaCrescent
Saturday, April 28, 2008 - Story Hour with Nicole's School of Dance for National Dance Week - sponsored by LaCrescent Public Library; Contact - LaVonne Beach - Director; LaCrescent Public Library, 321 Main St, LaCrescent, MN 55947; phone: 507-895-4047; fax: 507-895-7153;
email: lbeach@selco.info
Local dance students read to the children in their dance costumes following a performance.

MISSOURI
     Kansas City
April 25-27 and May 1-3 - Romeo and Juliet; a Celebration for National Dance Week - sponsored by Kansas City Ballet; Contact - Ellen McDonald; 1616 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108; phone: 816-444-0052; fax: 816-444-0256;
email: publicity@kcballet.org; website: www.kcballet.org
     St. Louis
April 26, 2008 - St. Louis Salute To National Dance Week - sponsored by St. Louis Union Station; Contact - Linda Green, SD; 10 Graeser Acres, St. Louis MO 63146; phone: 314-703-0985;
email: Lgreen5678@sbcglobal.net; website: www.nationaldanceweekstl.com
49 Dance Companies will perform; Mini dance classes w/ audience participation; Honorary Dance Company appearance Afriki Lolo; MC - Brad L. Graham of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis; Guest Speaker - Michael Uthiff, Executive Director, Dance St. Louis

NEW JERSEY
     Ewing
April 26, 2008, 7:00 pm - Roxey Ballet's Othello in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Roxey Ballet; Contact - Caryl Harris; 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530; phone: 609.397.7616;
email: marketing@roxeyballet.org; website: www.roxeyballet.org
In celebrating National Dance Week, Roxey Ballet retells this classic 1602 story and sets it in the year 2020 with a futuristic landscape for this contemporary retelling. Performance location: Villa Victoria Theater, Ewing NJ; 376 West Upper Ferry Rd., Ewing, NJ 08628. There will be a Pre performance discussion at 6:30 pm and a backstage tour and autograph signing directly following the performance.
April 27, 2008, 3:00pm - Pre performance discussion at 2:30pm and a backstage tour and autograph signing directly following the performance.
    Highland Park
April 26th and 27th, May 3rd and 4th, 2008 - "Dance It Out for National Dance Week!"- sponsored by STAGE STARS; Contact - Jamie Marie; 1149-A Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904; phone: 732.777.7877; fax: 732.777.7876;
email: Info@StageStarsShine.com Show your talent, show your emotion, show your love for dance! Come "dance it out" at Stage Stars and support National Dance Week! FREE open classes April 26th and 27th and May 3rd and 4th! For a full schedule please e-mail Jamie Marie at Info@StageStarsShine.com
    Lambertville
April 29, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 - Tutus & Tiaras presents "Carnival of the Animals" in Honor of
National Dance Week - sponsored by World of Dance; P.O. Box 456 Saugerties NY 12477;
phone: 845-246-1131; fax: 845-246-7429;
email: marketing@roxeyballet.org; website: www.roxeyballet.org
Tutus & Tiaras is an introduction to Dance Through Storytelling at Roxey Ballet this season. You and your child will watch professional dancers take class, seeing the girls practice on their toes and the boys leaping across the floor. In addition, children will take part in an age appropriate dance activity.Each child will get a small souvenir to take home.

NEW YORK
     Jamaica
May 2 and 3, 2008 - National Dance week at JCAL - sponsored by Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning; Contact - Carrie Lee O'Dell; 161-04 Jamaica Ave.; phone: 718-658-7400; fax: 718-658-7922; email: codell@jcal.org; website: www.jcal.org Featuring Guest Master Artists Zikrayat!; www.myspace.com/ndwjcal
     Saugerties
Sunday May 4th - Dance Workshop in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by World of Dance; P.O. Box 456 Saugerties NY 12477; phone: 845-246-1131; fax: 845-246-7429;
email: worldofdance@verizon.net; website: www.worldofdancestudios.com
Choreographers include Luam - Hip-Hop, Ginger Cox - Lyrical/Jazz, Tre Holloway - Tap. Exhibition booths provided for merchandising and special promotion items.
     West Taghkanic
Sunday, April 27th - Belly Dance Party in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts; Contact - Jeff Hughes; 957 Route 82, Ancram, NY 12502; phone: (518) 851-5501;
email: info@hvapa.com; website: www.hvapa.com
Doors open 1 pm, $10. Belly dance performances and open dancing for all throughout the afternoon to live music by the Percussion Ensemble of Diata Diata International Folkloric Theatre. Light refreshments; please bring floor pillow for seating.
Saturday, May 3rd - Dance Presentation in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts; Contact - Debra Hughes; 957 Route 82, West Taghkanic, NY 12502; phone: (518) 851-5501;
email: info@hvapa.com; website: www.hvapa.com 5pm performance, Variety of dance styles showcased
     Utica
April 25, 2008 - Utica's Longest Tap Line for National Dance Week - sponsored by Watson Williams El Sch for the Perf Arts; Contact - Jamie M Sitera; 145 New Hartford Street, New Hartford, NY 13413; phone: (315) 368-6794; fax: (315) 792-1133;
email: jsitera@uticaschools.org
     Dobbs Ferry
April 1 through April 30, 2008 - Bring a friend to dance day for National Dance Week - sponsored by Linton Dance; Contact - Jessica Linton; 145 Palisade St. Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522; phone: 914-205-3455;
email: lintondance@optonline.net; website: www.lintondance.com
For Linton Dance students only. Come and visit the studio and our special guests.
     Ithica
April 29, 2008 - Free Dance Showcase for National Dance Week - sponsored by Downtown Ithaca Alliance & Center Ithaca; Contact - Jen Wanagel;
email: jen@ithacadanceweek.com; website: www.ithacadanceweek.com
Who: You! Open to all who want an opportunity to perform, or view. What: Free Dance Showcase! When: April 29, all afternoon and evening (exact times TBA) – audience may come and go as you please. Where: Center Ithaca, on The Commons in Downtown Ithaca. Why: For International Dance Day, during National Dance Week 2008
April 25 through May 4, 2008 - Directory of Dance for National Dance Week - sponsored by Ithaca Dance Week; Contact - Jen Wanagel;
email: jen@ithacadanceweek.com; website: www.ithacadanceweek.com
Ithaca's main focus to celebrate National Dance Week 2008 will be the creation of a Directory of Dance in Ithaca to be heavily advertised and distributed. .
     Bohemia
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - Celebrate National Dance Week - sponsored by Ovations Dance Repertory Company; Contact - Orlando Pena; PO Box 52 Bohemia, NY 11716; phone: 631-218-0315; fax: 631-218-1018;
email: ovationsdance@optonline.net; website: www.ovationsdance.com
Free dance classes
    Astoria
April 26, 2008 - 7:30 pm - Student Choreography Showcase in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Astoria Dance Centre; Contact - Maureen A. Gelchion; 25 95 Steinway Street 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11103; phone: 7182781567; fax: 7182784372;
email: dance@astoriadancecentre.com; website: www.astoriadancecentre.com
    Brooklyn
April 25 - May 4, 2008 - Four Artists Celebrate National Dance Week with the Rites of Spring - sponsored by Dorsey's Art Club; Contact - Ramona Candy; email: rcandy@ramonacandy.com; website: www.ramonacandy.com
April 28 through May 1, 2008 - the following events and activities are being sponsored by Dance Giant Steps, Inc; Contact - Kathleen Laziza; 123 Smith St; Brooklyn, Ny; phone: (718) 797 3116; website: www.geocities.com/danceattitude
April 28th - Letters to the Editors of Village Voice in Honor of National Dance Week
April 29th - 6:00 to 8:00 pm - Costuming Concepts from Recycles in Honor of NDW
April 30th - National Discussion of Arts Policy of Presidential Hopefuls in Honor of National Dance Week
May 1 through May 2, 2008 - the following events and activities are being sponsored by Dance Giant Steps, Inc; Contact - Kathleen Laziza; 123 Smith St; Brooklyn, Ny; phone: (718) 797 3116; website: www.geocities.com/danceattitude
May 1st - midnight, noon, midnight sails - May Day! AIDS Tribute on Staten Island Ferry in Honor of NDW Brings Flowers and prayers to place in the rivers concerning our losses to the pandemic; AIDS worldwide
    Bronx
May 2nd - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - Teen Dance Summit for National Dance Week - sponsored by Dance Giant Steps, Inc and Bronx Community College; Contact - Eugene Adams; phone: (718) 289 5952;
email: eugene.adams@bcc.cuny.edu; website: www.geocities.com/danceattitude
All events are FREE. see PDF flyers on website Inwood Hill Park
May 3, 2008 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm - Drums Along The Hudson: Native American Festival in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Lotus Music & Dance + NYC Parks Dept; Contact - Lotus Music and Dance; phone: (212) 627 1076; fax: (212) 675 7191;
email: info@lotusmusicanddance.org; website: www.lotusmusicanddance.org
All FREE Dance events of Native American Culture
    Cambria Heights
Saturday, April 26, 2008/ Saturday, May 3, 2008 - Free Ballet Classes in Honor of National Dance Week -
sponsored by Black Swan Studios; website: Blackswanstudios.com
Come celebrate National Dance Week with Ballet and Pointe Classes using the Vaganova Syllabus. Musical Training for Dancers classes are also available. Visit our website for more information. All are welcome.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 3:00 pm - Free Ballet Lecture-Demonstration in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Cambria Heights Community Library; website: Blackswanstudios.com
Ballet Lecture Demonstration for National Dance Week sponsored by Cambria Heights Community Library, 218 - 13 Linden Blvd. Cambria Heights, NY 11411. Join us for a Ballet Lecture/Demonstration and videos. All are welcome!

NORTH CAROLINA
     Carrboro
     Chapel Hill
Sunday, April 27, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Kick It Off Big for National Dance Week - sponsored by Triangle Youth Ballet; Contact - Kate; P O Box 2067, Chapel HIll, NC 27515; phone: (919) 932-2676; fax: (919) 932-7374;
email: triangleyouthballet@mac.com website: www.triangleyouthballet.org
Barbara Bounds Milone, 2008 Honoree; Schedule of Events 3:00 - 5:00 - Silent Auction and White Elephant Sale; Rubber Duck Race Raffle with "Always a Winner" duck pond; Free Popcorn; Old Fashioned Lemonade Stand sponsored by SCI Rentals; Portraits with Princess Aurora And Ballerina Fairies - $10 sitting fee - Sponsored by Photo Specialities; May Pole Dance; Angelina Ballerina® Storytime, Sponsored by The Regulator Bookshop and Penguin Books; Cake Walk; 3:45 - 4:15 - Pied Piper Pie Path; 4:00 - 4:30 - Itty Bitty Dance A Thon - $10 sponsorhip fee for thirty minutes, dancers who complete the class get coupon for a free scoop of Maple View Ice Cream; 3:15 - 3:45 (ages 4 - 6) with Jamie Taylor; 3:45 - 4:15 (ages 7 - 10) with Marlon Torres; 4:15- 4:45 (ages 10 and up) with Kate Vollrath; Le Grand Finalé; 4:45 join us for Carrboro's longest Kick Line in History

OHIO
     Lancaster
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 2:00 pm - Share American Dance with National Dance Week - sponsored by TNT Dance Team & Susan's Tap-n-Toe Studio; Contact - Tonya Kraner, RD; 2681 Lancaster-Newark Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130-9757; phone: 740-243-1272; email: TNTDANCETEAM@COLUMBUS.RR.COM; website: myspace.com/choreographer4dance
Come celebrate National Dance Week & Share American Dance at the Fairfield County Main Library, Lancaster - 3rd floor on Sunday April 27th @ 2pm including free shows, dance classes, displays, videos, games, and prizes (pick up your coloring contest entry early!) for ages 4 to 12. Parents encouraged to participate as well! Don't miss out on the fun!
     Cleveland
April 27, 2008 - National Dance Week Open House - sponsored by: Cleveland City Dance; Contact - Courtney Laves-Mearini; 13108 Shaker Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44120; phone: 216-932-0222;
email: balletlaves@yahoo.com; website: www.clevelandcitydance.com
Open House with a FREE performances and a Free Jazz class. Class starrs at 1PM followed by pre-professional Cleveland Chamber Ballet performing "Peter & the Wolf" and excerpts from "Paquita"
     St. Clairsville
April 28 - May 2, 2008 - Bring a Friend to Dance in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by La Danse Technique / Allegro Dance Co.; Contact - Anna Harsh; phone: 740-695-5508;
email: ladansestudio@yahoo.com; website: www.allegrodancecompany.net Visit La Danse Technique Studio and sample a free dance or fitness class.

OKLAHOMA
     Oklahoma City
April 29, 2008, 7:30 pm - National Dance Week at Oklahoma City University - sponsored by Oklahoma City University; Contact - Mary Price Boday; 2544 NW 26th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73107; phone: 405-208-5523; fax: 405-208-5313;
email: mboday@okcu.edu; website: www.okcu.edu/Dance_amgt/mastertea
"Master Teacher" program students at Oklahoma City University present a special performance in honor of NDW
May 3, 2008 - Prairie Dance Theatre Showcase in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Prairie Dance Theatre; Contact - Shelby McClure; 2100 N.E. 52nd Street, OKC, OK 73111; phone: 405.424.2249;
email: shelby@prairiedanceokc.org; website: www.prairiedanceokc.org
Please join our Youth Company by attending our National Dance Week Appreciation Showcase; 4pm, Science Museum Oklahoma

OREGON
     Astoria
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - Tap Festival in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Little Ballet Theatre; Contact - Jeanne Peterson; phone: 503-738-5983;
email: dance@pacifier.com

PENNSYLVANIA
     York
April 25, 2008 - The Future of American Dance is Here with National Dance Week - sponsored by the Greater York Center for Dance Education; Contact - Lori Pergament, PA State Director for NDW; email - lori@gycde.com; state festival in celebration of National Dance Week. We have selected the date of April 25, 2009 for master classes and a gala festival that will invite dance companies from across the state to perform
     Phoenixville
April 25 to May 5, 2008 -Renaissance Academy for National Dance Week - sponsored by Renaissance Academy; Contact - Mehgan Jarvie, PR; phone - 610-983-4080 ext 1009; fax - 610-983-4096;
email - mjarvie@phoenixville.edisonschools.com; website: www.rak12.com
Renaissance Academy will be celebrating NDW with a variety of guest performers, workshops and assemblies. Featured guests will be members of the PA Ballet, Feet First Modern Company, Versatile Dance Company, Pottstown Dance Company. Students will be able to participate in Lecture Demos and Hands on activities. A week long celebration of Dance!!
April 25 through May 5, 2008 - American Dance Academy with Jessica Westnedge in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Renaissance Academy; Contact - Mehgan Jarvie; phone: 610-983-4080 ext 1009;
email: mjarvie@phoenixville.edisonschools.com; website: www.rak12.com
May 2, 2008 - Urban Dance and Company with Whedai Sheriff in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Renaissance Academy; Contact - Mehgan Jarvie; phone: 610-983-4080 ext 1009;
email: mjarvie@phoenixville.edisonschools.com; website: www.rak12.com
April 25 - May 4, 2008 - Celebrate National Dance Week with Arantxa Ochoa -Principal - Pennsylvania Ballet - sponsored by Renaissance Academy; Contact - Mehgan Jarvie; phone: 610-983-4080l
email: mjarvie@phoenixville.edisonschools.com; website: www.rak12.com
Arantz Ochoa, Principal Dancer for the Pennsylvania Ballet will be at Renaissance Academy to discuss her career as a ballet dancer and what it takes to become a ballet dancer.
     Newtown Square
April 30, 2008 - NDW 2008 at Newtown Township Library - sponsored by Art in Motion Dance Studio; Contact - Diane Caporella; Art in Motion Dance Studio, 27 N. Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008; phone: 610-353-5350;
email: missdianedancing@yahoo.com; website: www.art-in-motiondancestudio.com
Join us for a special NDW celebration event at the Newtown Township Public Library. Miss Diane, NDW delegate, will read a special story from NDW spokescharacter, Angelina Ballerina, and give a presentation about the joy and beauty of dance including a special dance class. All are welcome. National Dance Week celebration begins at 1:00 p.m.
     Immaculata
May2, 2008 - National Dance Week Pen Pal Celebration - sponsored by Villa Maria Academy; Contact - Debra Danese, Dance Director;
email: ddanese@villamaria.org; website: www.villamaria.org
Villa Maria Academy will host dancers participating in the NDW Pen Pal Program for a day of activities including a master class and performance.
     Hellertown
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - Learn To Dance Day for National Dance Week - sponsored by Saucon Valley Dance Conservatory; Contact - Holly Brucker; Hellertown, PA 18055; phone: 610-838-7306;
email: missholly@sauconvalleydance.com; website: www.sauconvalleydance.com
SVDC is celebrating National Dance Week by hosting a Learn to dance day. Free dance classes will be offered in all forms of dance for all ages. Pre-registration is necessary. To register email: missholly@sauconvalleydance.com or call 610-838-7306. Visit the website for schedule www.sauconvalleydance.com
     Macungie
April 26, 2008 - National Dance Week Performance and Kickline - sponsored by Armetta's Grand Jete Studio of Dance; Contact - Amanda Armetta Gring; 6730 pioneer Drive, Macungie, Pa 18062; phone: 610-393-5225;
email: MissAmanda@Grandjetedance.com; website: www.GrandJeteDance.com
Armetta's Grand Jete will present their annual National Dance Week performances at the local Macungie Band Shell for NDW 2008. All students are encouraged and welcome to come. Following the performances we will continue our tradition and work towards the largest kick-line in Macungie! Last year we had 48 participants, a record we're hoping to beat this year. Come join the fun and be a part of National Dance Week.
    Bethlehem
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - Dance-A-Thon to Celebrate National Dance Week - sponsored by Ballet Guild; Contact - Tanja Howard; 556 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018; phone: 610-865-0353;
email: pyb@rcn.com; website: www.bglv.org
     Easton
Sunday, April 27, 2008 - Book Fair in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Ballet Guild; Contact - Tanja Howard; 556 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018; phone: 610-865-0353;
email: pyb@rcn.com; website: www.bglv.org
Book Fair at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Easton, Pa. (Rt. 33 & Freemansburg Ave.). 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Ballet Performance between 1 and 3 p.m.
    Harrisburg
April 27, 2008 - Capitol Kickline in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Greater Harrisburg Arts Council; Contact - Janice Lynn Brougher; 712 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; phone: 717-691-5567; fax: 717-506-0368;
email: janice@capitolkickine.com; website: www.capitolkickline.com
Capitol Kickline is the Central Pennsylvania initiative for National Dance Week, sponsored and supported by The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council (GHAC) for the Tenth Anniversary year. At 12:00 p.m. on April 27, 2008 participants will gather on the steps of the Capitol Rotunda where, after a warm-up and instruction period, a short kickline routine will be performed at 12:30 p.m. to “Kick Off” National Dance Week. The celebration has grown to attract over 300 dancers throughout central PA in 2007 and it is hoped that total will be topped for this year. Holly Evans, a member of the world famous Radio City Music Hall “Rockettes”, is the event’s official Regional Spokesperson. All students, teachers and families are welcome. Immediately following the performance, the dancers attend master class workshops conducted by international, national and local choreographers in jazz/hip hop, tap and lyrical at the Harrisburg Hilton and Towers in downtown Harrisburg.
The Capitol Kickline performance is a FREE event open to dancers of all ages. There is a nominal registration fee for those participating in the workshops held during the day. A complimentary giveaway will be presented to those who register by April 15, 2008.
    West Chester - Kennett Square
April 25, 2008, 7:30 pm - "We're In This Together" - Spring Dance Concert for National Dance Week - sponsored by PA Leadership Charter School; Contact - Beverly Wehr, Dance Department Chair; 211 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA 19382; phone: 6104302584; fax: 6104306526;
email: bwehr@palcs.org; website: www.palcs.org
PA Leadership is public Charter School with a Performing Arts program for grades 5-12
    Manheim
Saturday, April 26, 3008 - National Dance Week's Childrens' Spokescharacter, Angelina Ballerina® Party - sponsored by Cricket's Performing Arts; Contact - Deborah (Cricket) Winchell; phone: 717-664-4018;
email: infocrickets@dejazzd.com; website: www.cricketsperformingarts.com
There will be an Angelina Ballerina® Party held at Cricket's Performing Arts in Manheim, PA for all children who love Angelina Ballerina®, the National Children's spokescharacter for National Dance Week. Dress as one of the storybook characters, dance and play games, light refreshments, prize drawings. Cost $5.00
April 28 - May 3, 2008 - Bring-A-Friend for National Dance Week - sponsored by Cricket's Performing Arts;
phone: 717-664-4018;
email: infocrickets@dejazzd.com; website: www.cricketsperformingarts.com
Current students may bring a friend to dance classes and prospective students may come to try a class free of charge, all in honor of NDW.

RHODE ISLAND
     Tiverton
April 26 and May 3, 2008 - Movie Night, National Dance Week Kickoff Outside Open Class - sponsored by Broadway Dance Academy; Contact - Dawn Marcoux; 1060 Crandall Road Tiverton R.I.; phone: 954-6800;
email: DMarcoux1@cox.net; website: BroadwayDanceAcademy.bravehost.com
Special events including Poster Contest will be held throughout the week. April 26th class, May3rd movie night
May 3, 2008 - Dance & Drum workshop/ Hafla/ Show in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by: The Dancing Spirit Studio; Contact - Barbara Derecktor Donahue; phone: 401 624 4289;
email: Barb@thedancingspirit.com; website: www.thedancingspirit.com

TEXAS
     Conroe; The Woodlands
Sunday, April 25, 2008 - 3rd Annual Market Street National Dance Week Festival - ponsored by Perform Group; Contact - Cheri Eagan, RD; 2 Lulach circle Conroe Texas 77301; phone: 713-906-6414;
email: ceagan@tighe.com; website: www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com
Come Celebrate National Dance week at the 3rd annual Market Street Festival of Dance. The event begins at 12:00 and runs through to 6pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a day filled with dance and great music. Our list of performers will begin with The Woodlands Ballet theatre under the direction of Jim and Bridget Payne with a lecture demonstration and a guest speaker from our Famous Houston Ballet. Also appearing will be: L/A Dance Productions, under the direction of Austin Ingle; Bonis Dance and Performing Arts, director Boni Schultz, and; Backstage Dance Studio, director Cindy Thompson. The famous Metropolitan Dance Theatre will present a sneak preview of their upcoming concert in Houston and American Academy of Dance perform under the direction of Angela Jackson. Other performers will be: Lone Star Jazz under the direction of Joanna Clark; Dance Works at Huntsville with director Tracey Ingrestein; Progression Performing Arts with director Cicci White; the new Arthur Murray Ballroom Dancers with director Todd Combs; Cass Academy of Irish Dance with director Erin Cass; In Step Dance with director Dana Loving-Sparks, and; The Woodlands Twirling Academy under Director, Sue Young. There are still a few openings for performers who should contact Ms Eagan if interested in participating.

   El Paso
April 25 through May 5, 2008 - Celebrate the Dance with National Dance Week - sponsored by Ysleta High School Dancing Spirit; Contact - Linda D. Martinez; Ysleta High School 8600 Alameda Ave, El Paso, Texas 79907; phone: 915-549-2313; fax: 915-858-3299;
email: LMartinez4@yisd.net; website: Ysleta High School/Fine Arts For the second year, Ysleta High School's Dancing Spirit will host Celebrate the Dance with National Dance Week by presenting dance competitions, area dance recitals, guest speakers, free dance workshops with door prizes sponsored by Champion Dance studios and Distractions dance store, a dance showcase of El Paso danceteams, and induction of Ysleta Hall of Fame Dance nominees.
Dallas
April 25 - May 4, 2008 - Passport to Dance Adventures in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by MoveStudio; phone: 972-732-0206;
email: staff@movestudio.com; website: movestudio.com/dance_nia_workshop
Free classes, prizes, more!

VIRGINIA
     Williamsburg
April 26, 2008 - Dance A Thon for National Dance Week - sponsored by Institute for Dance; Contact - Cheryl Davila; phone: 757-229-1717; fax: 757-229-4953; email: treasurer@institutefordance.org; website: www.institutefordance.org
April 26, 2008 - Carnival & Train Rides & Concessions for National Dance Week - sponsored by Institute for Dance; Contact - Cheryl Davila; phone: 757-229-1717; fax: 757-229-4953;
email: treasurer@institutefordance.org; website: www.institutefordance.org
Donations accepted on behalf of the Jr. Women's Club of Williamsburg, First Grade Level Books and Accepting donations on behalf of AVALON Bookbags and Binders.
May 3, 2008 - Community Performance for National Dance Week - sponsored by Institute for Dance; Contact - Cheryl Davila; phone: 757-229-1717; fax: 757-229-4953;
email: treasurer@institutefordance.org; website: www.institutefordance.org
Admission is Free .
May 3 and 4, 2008 - A Little Bit OF Heaven for National Dance Week - sponsored by Gail Harts Performing Arts Group Inc.; Contact - Gail Harts; 4712 Revere Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23456; phone: 757-410-8517; fax: 757-410-8576;
email: creolegumbo1@verizon.net; website: WWW.GAILSDANCEPLACE.COM

WASHINGTON
     Kirkland, WA
April 25 - April 26 - Voyage to the Dance in Honor of National Dance Week - Dance Voyage Studio; Contact - Lubov Yeremin; phone: 425 820 8939; email: info@dancevoyagestudio.com; www.dancevoyagestudio.com
     Everett
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - DANCE, DANCE, DANCE FOR NATIONAL DANCE WEEK - An Afternoon of Dance - sponsored by Reflections School of Dance; Contact - Len & Debbie Wiens; 13823 Seattle Hill Rd., Snohomish, WA. 98296; phone: 425-338-9056; website: www.reflectionsschoolofdance.com Free event being held at Everett PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St Everett, WA 98201. Featured performers to include Cerulean Dance Company, Jr. Performance Teams from Reflections School of Dance. Other Special Guest artists from the area will also be appearing.
     Spokane
April 26 - DanceFest for National Dance Week in Spokane 2008 - sponsored by Inland Northwest Dance Association; Contact - Isabelle M. Cook; 4120 S. Sullivan Rd. Veradale, Wa. 99037; phone: 509-927-0972; fax: 509-927-9937;
email: isabelle@isabellesdancetime.com; website: www.indaspokane.org
April 26 - DanceFest for National Dance Week in Spokane 2008 - features all styles of dance and encourages participation with people of all ages, cultures and abilities to appreciate dance as wee as heightening the visibility of dance and the arts while building a sense of community. Event Activities: Dance Showcase featuring dancers of all ages, cultures & abilities: Health Fair; Art Gallery; Arts & Crafts; Vendor Booths; Silent Auction; Social & Kids Dance Area for public participation in learning to dance.
    Bremerton
April 25 - May 4, 2008 - Kitsap County Celebrates National Dance Week - sponsored by Jazz By Melissa Dance Studio; Contact - Melissa Walsh-Burmeister; 5959 State Highway 303 NE, Suite 101, Bremerton, WA 98337; phone: 360-377-2523; email: jazzbymelissa@hotmail.com; website: jazzbymelissa.com
Celebrate NDW and enjoy dance performances, Open Houses at various studios and obtain information about area dance programs in the Pacific Northwest. Free refreshments, a children’s area, and drawings for prizes will be offered at the Kick Off Celebration at the Van Zee building at Kitsap Fairgrounds on April 27 (FREE admission). Participate in FREE dance classes taught by area dance instructors including an instructor from Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Outreach program to be taught at Clearcreek Elementary School on Tuesday, April 29 and Carl Massey from Hot Shot Tap Dancers from April 28 - May 2 at Jazz By Melissa Dance Studio. Dance-related displays will be available for viewing at local libraries, bookstores, and schools; a dance related book and media drive to benefit Kitsap Regional Library and a dancewear and shoe drive to benefit Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Dance Chance program and other dance scholarship programs will be ongoing throughout NDW. Coontributions may be made at collection boxes located in area dance studios, local schools, and all NDW events. Angelina Ballerina® story times will be held at local libraries and bookstores and a Benefit Performance will be held on Sunday, May 4, at 5 p.m., at the Admiral Theatre in Bremerton, proceeds from which will benefit both the Admiral Theatre Foundation and Scholarships for needful area dance students. Tickets for the Benefit Performance will be available through Admiral Theatre Box Office.
    Dupont
April 26, 2008 - Ballet to Broadway for National Dance Week - sponsored by Dance Theatre Northwest; Contact - Melanie Kirk-Stauffer; 6909 Twin Hills Dr West, University Place, WA 98467; phone: 253-565-5149;
email: dancetnw@comcast.net; website: www.dancetheatrenorthwest.org
Free performance at Patriot's Landing

WASHINGTON, DC
     Metro Area
April 25 through May 4, 2008 - Dance Is The Answer with National Dance Week - sponsored by Dance/MetroDC; Contact - Stephanie Wong; phone: 202-778-1190;
email: info@dancemetrodc.org; website: www.dancemetrodc.org

WEST VIRGINIA
     Wheeling
Monday, April 28, 2008 - Argentine Tango in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Allegro Dance Company; Contact - Anna Harsh, State Director; phone: 304-242-2826;
email: allegrodance@comcast.net; website: www.allegrodancecompany.net
Wheeling Park High School students will enjoy a free Argentine Tango Class.

     Wheeling
April 28 - May 2, 2008 - Movie Week in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Ohio County Public Library; Contact - Lee Ann Clearly; phone: (304) 232-0244;
email: ocplweb@weirton.lib.wv.us; website: www.ohiocountypubliclibrary.org
Dance Storytime along with dance movies will be held all week long for families to enjoy!
Wheeling Park High School students will enjoy a free Argentine Tango Class.

WISCONSIN
     La Crosse
April 26, 2008 - Celebrate National Dance Week - sponsored by Children's Museum of La Crosse; Contact - Amanda Verthein; 329 Division St., La Crosse, WI 54601; phone: 608-785-7543;
email: info@amandasacademy.com; website: www.amandasacademy.com
     Madison
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - Swing Night for National Dance Week - sponsored by Dance Wisconsin; Contact - Jo Jean Retrum; 6332 Monona Dr. Madison WI 53716; phone: 608-221-4535; fax: 608-221-9632;
email: jojeanr@sbcglobal.net; website: www.dancewisconsin.com
Learn Swing steps, drinks and dessert
Sunday, April 27, 2008 - Meet and Dance with the Friends of Angelina Ballerina - sponsored by Dance Wisconsin; Contact - Jo Jean Retrum; 6332 Monona Dr. Madison WI 53716; phone: 608-221-4535; fax: 608-221-9632;
email: jojeanr@sbcglobal.net; website: www.dancewisconsin.com
Story Time followed by Photo Shoot of Angelina® with dancers, Learn-a-dance and refreshments, magic show and more

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