The Official Trailer for Nine (The Movie)

I have posted previously about movies coming out this year. Some trailers for them have been released now.

Nine:



Fame:




Every Little Step:

Surprise Terminal Dance in Belgium

Last week VTM, a TV station in Belgium, started "Op Zoek Naar Maria" (The Search for Maria), a reality show to cast the next Maria in the next production of Sound of Music.

To promote the show, VTM scattered dance students among the travellers in the Central Station in Antwerp, a very normal busy Monday morning, and this happened...

Jewel and Nancy O'Dell Off DWTS

The cast of this season's Dancing With the Stars has changed.

• Jewel was originally reported to have tendinitis of the knee but now doctors say she has stress fractures in both knees. Either way, she will be replaced by Playboy bunny, Holly Madison.
• Nancy O'Dell also has to withdraw because of an knee injury she sustained during practice. Update: Melissa Rycroft will take Nancy's place. Melissa is the girl that The Bachelor recently chose and then dumped.
  

Two dropouts from injuries before the season even starts? The good news is that it sounds like they should heal fine - given time. They will both appear on the premiere on Monday, March 9. And since Jewel's husband is a competitor on the show (Ty), we should see her throughout the season in the audience.

Smarty Pants Dance, Smarty Pants Dance!

Just a quick post in case you haven't seen this video yet. This kid is adorable.

Westlake Picayune Article About DWTS-Austin

In the Still Life section of the Westlake Picayune on Thursday, February 19, 2009, there was an article about our Dancing with the Stars - Austin event. The article doesn't appear on their website yet so I'm posting a scanned image of it for those of you who don't get that paper. (I had to make several images out of it since it's an oversized paper, but you can click on each image to see a larger version.)

Luca and Loraine Baricchi Coming to Austin

Mark the date in your calendar. April 11th, 2009 Luca and Loraine Baricchi are coming to Austin!

They will be giving two workshops and a show at Dance Institute. This couple is amazing... Grand Slam Winners, United Kingdom Champions, British Open Champions, International Champions, European Champions, and World Champions.

This is probably going to sell out fast so call now or purchase your tickets online if you are interested in seeing them or taking the workshops.

Weekend of Tango Workshops!!

This weekend, February 27th through March 1st, there is a weekend of Tango classes at Dance Institute. Here is the schedule:

Friday: February 27th
Rendezvous and Dance ($10/person)
7:30 - 8:30 PM Argentine Tango Sampler with Laura Pellegrino
8:30 - 10:00 PM Social and Dance

Saturday: February 28th

International Tango with Stephen Cullip ($20 each or $35 for both)
2:00 PM How to Dance Tango
3:00 PM Tango Choreography

Milonga Lo de Laura with Laura Pellegrino
Performance by Murat and Michelle ($10/person)
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sunday: March 1st stars a 3 week series of classes
Introduction to Argentine Tango ($100/person for the 3 week series)
Laura Pelligrino will cover fundamental steps to get you out on the floor.
4:00 - 6:00 PM for three consecutive weeks

I co-taught classes with Stephen Cullip at several studios while he lived in Austin - most recently at Dance Institute. He's a terrific guy. He danced a Waltz in the Dancing With the Stars - Austin event in 2007 and is one of my recommended teachers at AllWaysDance.com. This is a rare chance to work with him since he lives in California now.

I will be traveling this weekend on business but I hope you can attend the workshops and give him a big hug from me. I was tempted to post photos from my wedding of Stephen and Curtis Prevost lip-syncing to We Are the Champions... but decided to spare him that. You'll love him.

He is also available to teach private classes while he is here but they are going fast so book your spot quickly if you're interested. You can schedule privates with him by calling 346-6612.