The [American Dancers](http://www.americandanceslo.com/companies/american-dancers/) from American Dance of SLO, under the Direction of Leslie Baumberger, received word from (2) two separate Dance Conventions that they have earned **National Awards** for two of the company’s current dance pieces.

“Pop Muzik” choreographed by Suzy Miller was named Critics Choice National & Regional winner for New York City Dance Alliance.

“Fallen Angel” also choreographed by Ms. Miller was awarded the National All-Star Performers Award from LA Danceforce. ”

It’s always an honor to be recognized by these national dance competitions” Ms. Baumberger stated, “Our local dancers work hard and are considered some of the best in the country and I am very proud of them”.

Auditions for this award winning company will be held August 10 at the American Dance of SLO Studio and is opened for all intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12-20yrs.

The studio will be **closed** the weeks of July 28-Aug 3 and August 18-24.

Ballet and Jazz Intensives that are in August. ([schedules](http://www.americandanceslo.com/classes/#schedule))

Our new Fall Schedule starts August 25.

Malie Leinani Change of Lompoc, CA, has been selected to represent American Dance of SLO as Studio Dancer of the Year at the Tremaine Dance Convention and Competition in Las Vegas, July 2008.

Malie, an 18 year old graduating senior, has been an American Dancer for the past two years. Malie was selected for this honor because she has shown the most progress and potential in her dancing abilities. Malie was voted by her fellow American Dancers as the most dedicated dancer in the company.

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The studio will be closed Friday March 21, 22, and 23rd. Enjoy Easter weekend!

We will be resuming most classes the week of March 24 -29. Miss Leslie’s classes are canceled for the week, and Miss Terry’s ballet classes have shifted times to take advantage of that – see details (Word .doc). All other classes will remain the same.

Please call if you need more detail on class times.

The American Dancers offer their annual Rhythms dance show **The Art of Dance** this April at the Spanos Theatre at Cal Poly.

* April 5, 2008 – 7pm
* April 6, 2008 – 2pm

Presented by [The American Dancers](http://www.americandanceslo.com/companies/american-dancers/) of [American Dance of SLO](http://www.americandanceslo.com/).

### Tickets

Call the Cal Poly Ticket Office at (805) 756–2787
Or visit [www.pacslo.org](http://www.pacslo.org/)

For more information, call American Dance of SLO at 543–4409

The studio will be closed for the holidays starting Saturday, December 22nd until January 6th. Classes will resume on **Monday, January 7th**.

We wish you a safe and peacful holiday break and look forward to beginning a great New Year!

### Video clips of American Dancers

Watch the Tremaine 2007 performance of “Rhythm of the Heat” in a [high-quality version](/downloads/american_dance/Rhythm_of_the_Heat_-_NYC_2007.mp4) or download an [iPod-ready version](/downloads/american_dance/Rhythm_of_the_Heat_-_NYC_2007_ipod.mp4).

(You may need QuickTime installed on your system in order to play the videos.)

More videos will be added soon.

Beginning next week, there is the new line-up of Social Dances at American Dance of SLO.

We will be starting new beginning classes in Swing (East Coast) and Foxtrot. The Foxtrot class will include some slow dancing techniques so you can do more than the 1-step slow dance! This is a great
class for any beginner. Foxtrot is the most basic dances and is easy to learn.

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October is our Open House and Bring a Friend Month.

If you bring a friend with you to class, you both get a prize. And if the friend registers for a class, you get $5 off of your November tuition!

This month’s special: **no registration fee** if you register in October.

New students only: **your first class is free**. Just bring this PDF form filled out!

The studio will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3rd in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy your day off!