U and Me Instructors Receive High Honors in Salsa
Instructors Nathan Simler, Mary Simler-Evans, and Lecie McNees recently completed their professional teaching exam for Associate in Salsa on 1 (LA Style) and Salsa on 2 (New York/Modern on 2) during the visit of World Mambo Champion, and National Examiner, Jami Josephson. This test was particularly difficult as it encompassed lead/follow knowledge, explanation and demonstration of 15 moves, as well as 19 teaching questions. The certification is done as an oral exam, with the instructors demonstrating both on their own, and with a partner. They all received High Honors, maintaining their excellent standards for teaching and dancing. Congratulations to Nathan, Mary and Lecie!
U and Me Dance takes Denver by Storm!
Congrats to Nathan and Susan, Nathan and Lecie for their recent success at the Colorado Star Ball! Susan won the Pro/Am Closed Silver Global Spectrum Scholarship and took 2nd in the 9 dance! Nathan and Lecie took 2nd in the Pro Rising Star Smooth and Rhythm, and placed 5th in the Open Smooth and 6th in the Open Rhythm finals! Many of these events were out of semi or quarterfinals. Yay U and Me Dancers!
Nathan and Susan are also featured on www.dancebeat.com under Colorado Star Ball.
Summer Camps for Kids at U and Me Dance Now Registering!
Let your child experience the joys of “Dancing through Time” through different partner dance styles. Let them learn etiquette, confidence, and positive social interaction along with the Waltz and Salsa. See Youth page for more information.
July Calendar Now Available
Dance into July with these great group classes! Upcoming classes in Rumba, Tango, Salsa, East Coast Swing, Viennese Waltz and newly updated Latin Line Dances! Get your body movin'! Click here for July Calendar.
Mary Simler Evans made a Regional Examiner
U and Me Dance owner/instructor Mary Simler Evans was recently made a Regional Examiner through DVIDA (Dance Vision International Dancers Association), which is a member organization of the NDCA (National Dance Council) and WDC (World Dance Council). These are the governing bodies for Ballroom Dancing Nationally and Internationally.
As a Regional Examiner, Mary can now examine and certify teachers through Associate Level in American Style Smooth and Rhythm. This a tremendous achievement for Mary, and we are SO proud of her!
Competition Updates for Nathan and Lecie, Nathan and Susan
Youth Dance Team
We are home to the Bellingham Stars which is a youth competitive and show dance team for ages 10-18. Team is by commitment, not audition, and classes will be every friday from 3:45-6pm. For more information, please contact Mary Simler Evans by phone at (360) 676-0292 or email: maryevans@uandmedance.com
Stars have shows performing:
Friday May 15th and Saturday the 16th Joy of Dance at U&ME Dance and the Majestic
Click here for Youth Class Information
Nathan and Lecie are United States Professional 9 Dance Finalists!
U & Me Dance Instructors Nathan Simler and Lecie McNees competed at the United States National Dancesport Championships in Orlando, FL. This competition is open to US and World competitors. Nathan and Lecie competed in 9 Dance, which means they dance all the competitive American Style dances -- Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo for the Rhythm Section and Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz for the Smooth Section. Each dance is judged individually, and then the total marks are tallied to determine the result. Nathan and Lecie made it into the top 6 and are now United States National Professional 9 Dance Finalists. Which means they are in the top 6 in the nation for 9 dance! We are so proud of them, especially as they have only been competing for one year. Congratulations on a fantastic result!
U & Me Dancers Sweep Seattle Star Ball!
Results are available at www.o2cm.com
Go to Results > Seattle Star Ball and click through the filter drop downs to find our dancers.
Dancers attending were Anna Kirsch, Jade MacEoaghain, Wendy Bloom, Megan Bloom, David York, Austin Czarnecki, Bert Perry, and Susan Haynes.
Special recognition to Megan Bloom and David York who were awarded the “Top Amateur Youth Couple!" Also, Susan Haynes took 2nd place out of 12 couples for the Closed B Smooth Scholarship, and Jade MacEoaghain, Austin Czarnecki and Anna Kirsch all placed well in their respective scholarships! d that U & Me Dance instructors Nathan Simler and Lecie McNees won the Open Professional Showdance, as well.
