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May Updates

Ballroom Dance Parties
Every Friday, NOW FOR ONLY $5.00, everyone is welcome to join us for our open ballroom dance party. You will hear a mix of your favorite dances, including waltz, tango, foxtrot, salsa, swing, cha cha and more! If you're just getting started, or need to brush up on your dance steps, there's a 7pm drop-in class that works on a different dance each week. The open dancing is from 8pm to 10pm. Upcoming Saturday parties:

San Diego Smooth Dancers Party
Saturday, 05/03/2008, 8pm - 10pm, Open to the Public
See www.SDSDwebsite.com or call Wandalee at 619-299-4062 for more information.

Champion's 18th Year Extravaganza
Saturday, 05/17/2008, 8pm - 10:30pm, Open to the Public
Open Dancing, Student Exhibitions, Professional Shows...
Hosted by Mary Murphy and Staff

Open Ballroom Dance
Saturday, 05/31/2008, 8pm - 11pm, Open to the Public
Hosted by the Chinese Association of San Diego


Beginners' Classes

May Mondays @ 8pm - West Coast Swing with Tyler Allen - WC Swing is a popular dance done in a slot, dance to even the most contemprary of songs.

May Tuesdays @ 7pm - Tango with Vanessa Williams - American Style Tango is a ballroom dance with class and South American flare.

May Thursdays @ 7pm - Salsa with Peppe Alvarez - Get all the right Latin moves to start dancing at the clubs.

May Fridays @ 7pm - Drop-in Classes - Each week, you can get an overview of a different ballroom dance, right before the Friday dance party. This is a great way to sample all the ballroom dances, and you can drop-in whenever!

Check out the May Calendar...


Core Rhythms™ - Fitness with Latin Dance Moves
Core Rhythms is a fitness program based in Latin dancing. No partner or experience necessary - come dressed for a great cardio workout. Classes will be led by Nancy DeFalco, who has been trained directly by the program's creators - As Seen On TV!

NEW: 50% Off Spring Special - New Students Welcome! Click HERE!

See our calendar for the daily schedule. Order 10-packs or your monthly pass Online NOW!


Anniversary Showcase & Party - May 17th!
Mark your calendars... May 17th is Champion Ballroom Academy's 18th Anniversary Party and Showcase. Mary Murphy and staff invite you and your friends to join us for a party and exhibitions by students, professionals, and children in ballroom, Latin, and other dance styles.

Mary has also been known to invite a few friends down from past seasons of FOX So You Think You Can Dance and ABC Dancing with the Stars, so stay tuned for the developing lists of performers and special guests.

Call 619-291-7722 to get ticket information... reserve your seats ASAP!


Video - Mary Gives Wedding Dance Tips on Rachael Ray
Our Mary Murphy was on the 2008 Rachael Ray Valentine's Day Special, where she judged a wedding dance dance off, and gave tips on preparing for the best wedding dance.
The back stage interview has been posted HERE.
Rachael Ray


Children's Classes with Olga
Olga Ginzburg has years of competitive ballroom dance experience (aka dancesport) and was a Youth competitor before turning professional. She is now offering classes each Tuesday at 7pm through March.

She will have your kids dancing on the competition floor in no time!

Competitive dance styles include the Ballroom and Latin dances, and there are numerous competitive events in Southern California, Las Vegas, and around the country!


Laura Cain of Jeff and JerRESULTS: Dancing with Local Celebrities
A celebrity ballroom dance competition - Held Sept. 15, 2007 - supporting the education and outreach programs of the new Malashock Dance School, hosted by Mary Murphy of Fox So You Think You Can Dance.

Laura Cain of Jeff and Jer gushed about her lessons with Philip on weekday mornings on Star 94.1.

Find out how they did, and who else is participated HERE!


Our Mary Murphy on So You Think You Can Dance
Mary is back from Australia's version of FOX So You Think You Can Dance. Don’t forget that she'll be back on FOX this May as judge on Season 4 on our U.S. national version airing on San Diego Fox6. You can always find updates and media at her website, www.MaryMurphy.tv.