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Dance Magic Ballroom and Dance Studio 655 Middle Country Road Saint James, NY 11780 (631) 584-7100		with U.S. Champion, Giny Rae	____________________________________ Our tuition is at least 50% less than the national “Franchise” dance studios! Click for info: Lesson Options ___________________________________ We NEVER sell long term contracts or packages! Click for info: Lesson Options

Our Mission

Our commitment to producing highly styled dancers and our confidence in our knowledge, ability, and ongoing personal training, leave us confident that when you get what you pay for, you will happily return for another dance lesson. To this end, it is our policy that we do not sell packages, nor do we require an "up front" long term commitment by requiring you to buy a "contract". We are dedicated to teaching our students, both social and competitive minded dancers, all that we can so that they can grow to become better dancers, whatever their goals may be. We would rather be great educators than salespeople. - Giny Rae

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Biographical Info – Director and Staff

Giny Rae - Owner and Director

A member of the Dance Educators of America (DEA), the National Dance Council of America (NDCA), and the Professional Dancers Federation (PDF), Giny Rae has over 25 years of experience as a social and competitive dance instructor in American, International, and Cabaret styles of Danceport. She has competed and performed nationally, internationally, and on television. Her students have earned junior, amateur, and pro-am championships, and Dance Magic has won several studio awards. Her leading corporate client is the Ballroom Dance Club at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. Giny has been Adjunct Professor of Danceport at the State University of New York - Stony Brook, and is also the Head Coach of the SUNY - Stony Brook Ballroom Dance Team and Club.

Giny Rae also has over 20 years experience as a competitive professional dancer in the Latin, Ballroom, and Cabaret divisions. She also holds the degree of "Member with Honors" from the North American Dance Teachers Association, qualifying her as a Championship Level Competition Judge. Her competitive accomplishments are as follows:

1993 - Empire State Ballroom Classic Champion

1992 - PBS-TV "Evening of Championship Ballroom Dancing" - Featured Performer

1991 - U.S. Ballroom Champion - Rising Star Cabaret Division

1991 - U.S. Ballroom Finalist - Open Cabaret Division

1987-1991 - American Star Ball Champion

Baltimore/Washington Open Champion

Imperial Star Ball Champion

North Star Ball - Rising Star Champion

North Star Ball - Open Division Champion

New England Imperial Champion

Alexis Andrea - Instructor

Alexis Andrea is a graduate of the Performing Arts High School in Syosset, New York and holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She has been President of the Stony Brook University Ballroom Dance Club and Competition Team and has won many awards during her competitive career. When she is not traveling and performing, Alexis teaches many private and group dance lessons at the studio. An accomplished dancer and the daughter of Giny Rae, Alexis performed in the spring of 2007 with the London based production of “Simply Ballroom”, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. She is pictured here with her partner from that production, Andrew. In January 2008, Alexis will be on a tour of the U. S. with the London cast of “Simply Ballroom”, featuring celebrity host Debbie Reynolds, and American Idol finalists Anthony Federov and Vonzell Solomon. Alexis and her new partner were the Featured Ballroom Dance Couple on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ship, Navigator of the Seas, and performed all over the Mediterranean and Caribbean from April 2008 through August 2009. She has also worked as an assistant choreographer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. In September 2010, she left for a month of rehearsals in London before heading to the Caribbean to perform aboard the Celebrity Cruise Lines ship Millenium. She will teaching at the studio through November 2011 when she begins rehearsals as an Aerialist / Dancer for her next cruise contract with Celebrity Cruise Lines.

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Community Relations

Ongoing Charitable and Community Performances for festivals and senior citizens

Over $12,000 raised in 2001 and fully donated to the Widow's and Children's Fund of the New York City Fire Department

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Corporate & Group Clients

Brookhaven Lab Ballroom Dance Club - Instructor since 1992

Western Suffolk BOCES Adult Education - Instructor since 2003

Adjunct Professor of Ballroom Dance

State University of New York at Stony Brook - since 1999

Stony Brook Ballroom Dance Team and Club - Team and Club Coach

State University of New York at Stony Brook - since 1999

Brookhaven National Lab Social and Cultural Club

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Lesson Options, Tuition Rates, and Policies

Our Studio Policies

- OUR dance lessons are at least 55 minutes and are by appointment or registration.

- Many studios offer only 40 minute dance lessons

- We request 24 hours notice for cancellation of private lessons.  Payment is by Cash or Check only.

- We DO NOT sell non-refundable contracts or inflated multi-private lesson packages

- We NEVER ask you to buy a non-refundable contract, and NEVER pressure you into purchasing lessons.

- You pay a reasonable fee for your private lessons as you go - payment in advance is only by your choice and for your convenience

- We do not bundle our private and group lessons and dance socials together, as this hides the true cost of your private lessons.

Item by item comparison of packages and contracts sold by the “franchise” (Arthur Murray and Fred Astaire) and other studios shows that THEIR private lessons will cost you over $150 per hour or more!!! That is DOUBLE our tuition rate!!! And the franchise studios will NOT allow you to take only Group Classes.

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DANCE MAGIC BALLROOM TUITION RATES

Private Lessons - 1 or 2 people ………………………………….$75 / Hour

Semi - Private / Shared Lessons - 4 - 8 people ……....................$100/ Hour*

Group Lessons - (taught in a series of 4-6 weekly classes) …..$10 per person, per hour*

Zumba Fitness - (given in a series of 6-8 weekly classes)……..$6.00 per person, per hour*

Zumba Walk – ins………….$10 per person, per hour

*Shared, Group, and Zumba classes are booked in series as we must block out studio space and commit an instructor to the class – subject to minimum registration.

We will make every effort to accommodate make-ups for missed classes. Make-ups are at the discretion of the studio and are not guaranteed.

Dance Magic Ballroom Group Lesson Schedule

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Sat
Private Lessons by Appt.	Private Lessons by Appointment	Private Lessons by Appointment	Private Lessons by Appointment	Private Lessons by Appointment	Private Lessons by Appt.
	6:15 pm Zumba Fitness 8 wk series started Jan 2 .. just $48pp! $10/hr walk-in $6/hr in series	6 pm Private Dance Lessons by appointment	6:30 pm Zumba Fitness 8 wk series started Jan 4 .. just $48pp! $10/hr walk-in $6/hr in series	6 pm Private Dance Lessons by appointment	6:15 pm Youth Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dance Class! Weekly class Tuition: $40 /month - ½ price for Jan and Feb – just $20/month!
BALLROOM RENTAL AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES	7:30 pm Ballroom & Latin Dance TANGO and LINDY! 4 weeks - $40pp OR both Monday classes - $70pp - starts Jan 30	7 pm Ladies Latin Technique and Variations 6 weeks – $90pp ONGOING	7 pm Private Dance Lessons by appointment	7 pm Private Dance Lessons by appointment	7 pm Ballroom & Latin Dance SALSA and MERENGUE! 4 weeks - $40pp - starts Feb 3	HALL RENTAL AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES
BALLROOM RENTAL AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES	8:30 pm Ballroom & Latin Dance WALTZ and CHA CHA! 4 weeks - $40pp OR both Monday classes - $70pp - starts Jan 30	8 pm Private Dance Lessons by appointment	8 pm Private Dance Lessons by appointment	8 pm ADVANCED BEGINNER Ballroom & Latin Dance FOXTROT and SWING! 6 wks - $60 pp -starts 1/12	8 pm – 10+ pm Friday Night Dance Social Includes dance social with snacks, coffee and cookies. SELECT FRIDAYS – SEE SCHEDULE BELOW Dances and Events Admission -Fri. Class Students: FREE, during your class series -Full time undergrads: $5 pp -All others: $10pp	HALL RENTAL AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES

Please call the studio at (631)584-7100 or email DanceMgc@optonline.net to pre-register

“Try it, you’ll like it!” - Policy for Newcomers

We’re confident you’ll enjoy our group classes. Therefore, newcomers may join us for the 1^st class of any series on a trial basis. If you decide not take the full series, pay only for that one class. When you decide that you love the class, register for the full series after class. (Newcomers to the Ladies Latin Technique and Variations class may try out the class at any point in the series.)

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Dances and Events

Ballroom Dances

Experience a magical evening of ballroom dancing in the elegant, Dance Magic Ballroom, where we regularly host dances and workshops.

Please call (631) 584-7100 for more information on our dances, workshops and practice sessions.

2011 Events Calendar

Friday Evening Dance Socials

Usually the 2^nd and 4^th Friday of the month* - 8:00pm – 10:30pm

General Admission:  $10pp        Full-time Undergrads:  $5pp

Students taking Friday Classes:  Free admission during your class series

Includes snacks, cheese and crackers, soft drinks, cookies and coffee.

Next Social: Friday, January 27

NO Friday Socials in February – Valentine’s Dance Party on Saturday, February 11

*subject to Holidays and other schedule conflicts - Dates subject to change - Call the studio to confirm

Valentine’s Day Dance Party

Saturday, February 11 - 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Includes food, snacks, cheese and crackers, soft drinks, cookies and coffee.

General Admission:  $15pp        Full-time Undergrads:  $10pp

Ballroom Rental / Party Hall Rental for your Private Affair!

Host your special event at the Dance Magic Ballroom!

Anniversary - Baby or Bridal Shower - Birthday - Business Meeting

Graduation - Wedding

Our elegant Ballroom is the perfect backdrop for your party or event!

Please call (631) 584-7100 for more information on renting our Ballroom for your private affair.

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Wedding Couples

Congratulations! You're getting married! It will be a special day for both of you. Make your first dance together a "Magical" one by preparing with US Champion, Giny Rae! Whether you want to surprise and impress your friends and family with some fancy footwork, learn to dance together with them, or choreograph your first dance to your wedding song, Giny has extensive experience preparing wedding couples for their special dance. Click on Lesson Options for details.

Read about Giny Rae and Peter's first wedding dance here.

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New York Times Article

Text from New York Times, Sunday, February 23, 1997 LONG ISLAND JOURNAL An Uplifting Wedding by Diane Ketcham Most brides choose their wedding gowns for the visuals. Giny Rae of Smithtown selected hers for the dexterity. “I had to be able to kick real high,” she said. And be lifted over the head of the groom, as well as dropped to the floor by him. Ms. Rae and her new husband, Peter, are professional ballroom dancers. Peter is also a firefighter in New York City. A firefighter who can tango and do the hustle “takes a lot of ribbing,” he said. But dancing with Ms. Rae is something that he would never give up, especially since they won an Empire State Ballroom championship together. When they decided to marry, their wedding dance became as important as the cake. “We choreographed it,” Peter said. “Everybody had expected us to do something special. We didn’t want to disappoint.” Nobody was disappointed at the reception, on St. Valentine’s Day at the Watermill Inn in Smithtown. Since many guests were professional dancers,” Peter said, “we heard later we were the buzz in the restaurant bar. Everybody wanted to see the wedding reception with the nonstop dancing.” The bride started ballroom dancing where she grew up, in Wyoming. There were not many partners there, Ms. Rae said. Peter grew up in Deer Park, where he did little dancing. “I was a wallflower in school,” he said. “But you should have seen me at my high school reunion. I was in the Class of ’82. In 1992, I had just started dating Giny. So I took her to the reunion. We started dancing and everybody’s mouth just dropped.”

Peter had sought her out for lessons. “She was a professional.,” he said. “I had been an amateur.” He wanted to learn more. Soon they were partners in more ways than one. He proposed in 1995 at a Christmas dinner-dance at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. The couple supervise a dance club there for 200 employees. The scientists love to dance, Ms. Rae said. “They especially like to swing.” With the dance step, that is. At the wedding, the bride swung and swayed in a ivory lace and rhinestone dress she had made. No mounds of white for Ms. Rae. “My dress was danceable,” she said. Everybody in her family danced. “My daughter Alexis, 12 danced with her partner Jamie,” the bride said. “And my family from Wyoming surprised everybody be dressing in cowboy hats, boots and spurs and dancing the country cha cha.” The music had been prerecorded by the couple. “No DJ could play the music the way we wanted it.” Peter said. “So we taped our music and brought in the sound system. Then I hosted and emceed the reception. I even prerecorded introducing us. We walked in, and we both spoke. Next my brother gave the toast. Then I said, “Shall we dance? I hit ‘Play,’ and we danced to ‘Through the Eyes of Love.’” It was a first dance few will forget. “We did overhead spring lifts,” he said, “and a skating drop.” Then the guests danced the night away with waltzes, foxtrots, disco, swing and even the electric slide. “But no alley cat,” he said, “although we did do the Macarena.”

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Contact

Email address: Dancemgc@optonline.net

Website: www.DanceMagicBallroom.com (upper or lower case letters)

Studio telephone: (631) 584-7100

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Last revised: January 23, 2012.