Links for nearby Dance Studios we work with:

Steppin' Out Productions
We are happy to be working in partnership with them.  They have taken over the lease, and are making the studio a fun place to just hang out...for dancers AND for non-dancers!  Click here!

Sunnyvale Community Center
We now teach their Monday & Tuesday night progressive ballroom, swing and Salsa classes at our own dance studio.  For details on the classes, click here!

Dance Attack! 
This studio focuses on dance for kids, with tap, jazz, ballet and hip-hop.  You would have seen them at the Holiday Ball on Dec. 14, 2001, and at the Spring Fling in April 2002.   They put on quite the performance!  Bud has conducted swing and salsa classes there as well.
Website: http://www.danceattackstudios.com

Salsa Rhythm Inc.
Can't get enough salsa? get in touch with Salsa Rhythm. Run by a good friend of Bud's, Joelle Maletis, they have Saturday Night  Salsa Dance Parties in downtown Sunnyvale.
http://www.prosalsarhythm.com/

Ballroomdancers.com
One of the most complete websites dedicated to ballroom dancing. Get information on anything associated with ballroom dancing. User friendly, lots of good stuff from dance patterns to dance partners.
www.ballroomdancers.com

The Next Generation Swing Dance Club
For all those who are hooked on West Cost Swing, you've GOT to check them out!  They also run Boogie by the Bay, coming up in October!
http://www.tngsdc.org

Looking for a dance partner?  Check out this site!
How many times have we heard, "I wish I could find a dance partner".  It doesn't matter if you're a male or a female, everyone is looking for a practice partner to work on their dancing.  Check out http://www.DancePartner.com
 to locate a host of practice partners in your area.

Dance Directory
You can find a pretty good directory also at www.DancePartner.com, but there are also other sites that are really good.  Check out a few of these:
www.dancescape.com  
Dance Clubs/Competitions/Cruises/Events Around The World; Articles; Explanations
(these folks include a LOT of information you'll find useful, including how to dress for dancing, ...check them out)
http://www.supadance.us/directory/index.php?cat=6
www.dcdancenet.com
http://www.centralhome.com
www.dance-forums.com

Harpist for your wedding
Jennifer Cass who is a regular at our Friday Night dance Parties and is an incredible harpist. She played at our wedding and we have nothing but praise for her professionalism and of course, talent. Visit her @ www.harpjen.com

Wedding sites
http://www.searchbridal.com/ A comprehensive wedding directory

Other Fun Stuff
Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society
Period costume events...This group enjoys getting together on a monthly basis to dress up in period clothing and dancing to period music, and generally having a lot of fun.  Dances may be the waltz, polka, mazurka, schottische, and rounds.  Rounds are called out at first to teach them, but are very simple, loads of fun!  The theme for each month is different, and typically includes some type of show or entertainment. 

The attire notations above are suggestions.  Costumes are admired, not required to these events.  The locations of these dances vary, so please check out their website or ask us for details.  You can find their website at:          
 www.peers.org

Gaskell's Ball 
This is another period dancing place, focusing on Victorian period, with corsets, hoop skirts, ruffles & frills.  The costuming here is more firmly suggested, although not required.  Check out their website at www.jps.net/aspsys/gaskell.html

Friday Night Waltz
While our floor was being built, Bud & Deborah FINALLY had an opportunity to visit the hot spot in Palo Alto known as the Friday Night Waltz.  It's on the 2nd floor of the First United Methodist Church.  There were no windows, so it did get quite warm, but the industrial-sized fans helped to keep the dancer's sweat down a notch or two.  We were truly impressed with the music that was offered, coming from all around the world.  The dancers were of all ages, with many young adults.  It seemed that the more varied music really appealed to the younger crowd.  We had a great time & found the organizers to be open, warm & welcoming.  Should we ever get another chance to attend, we'll be there!  We encourage you to check them out.
www.fridaynightwaltz.com