[NEohioPAL] BALLROOM WORKSHOP at The Turning Pointe School of Dance

["Christy McCune" <christyrmccune@xxxxxxxxxx>]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                             April 25, 2008

 

SWING INTO SUMMER WITH

TURNING POINTE SCHOOL OF DANCE BALLROOM WORKSHOP SERIES

 

CANAL FULTON – A nine-week ballroom dance workshop series – featuring beginner ballroom and Latin and intermediate swing – will be offered Thursdays, May 1 through June 26 at The Turning Pointe School of Dance, 2387 Locust St. S.

No partner is needed for either of the classes.

Joseph Rittenhouse, a part-time faculty member at the University of Akron who teaches ballroom and Latin dance courses, will teach Absolute Beginner Ballroom and Latin 6:30-7:30 p.m., and Intermediate Swing 7:30-8:30 p.m.

For the past 18 years, Rittenhouse has made ballroom and Latin dance his profession. He was certified at a Fred Astaire studio in Columbus and continued to train with top competitive professionals. He has managed three studios in Orlando and he has competed in various competitions, including making it to the World Salsa Quarterfinals in 2001 as a professional couple. Rittenhouse has taught people how to dance for parties, cruises, weddings and other special occasions. He teaches Bolero, Cha-Cha, Jitterbug, Rumba, Salsa, Swing, Argentine Tango, Waltz and many more.

Cost is $110 for individual and $195 for couple.

To register or for more information, call The Turning Pointe School of Dance at 330-854-1417. Visit www.turningpointeschoolofdance.net for registration forms.