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Attention Tesco and Weight Watchers magazine readers: Click here for the list of UK dance studios. You can also find your nearest dance studio by postcode and contact the studio direct. Please do not phone our office for information about dance classes near you, as we are unable to deal with so specific enquiries, sorry!

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ASIAN OPEN Professional Dance Championships Standard and Latin Two brand new releases in a very new DVD series are now available from us. You can follow every couple performing a whole dance. For more info visit our DVDs dept.

Blackpool Dance Festival 21-29th May 2009 The 2009 Blackpool Congress DVDs are now shipping! For more info and to order visit our DVD department. The competition DVDs will be available soon. Watch this space. See also:


SWAROVSKI sew-on stones We are pleased to announce a new addition to our stones offer: Dazzling Swarovski sew-on stones in amazing shapes. For more info visit our Stones dept.

PRECIOSA stones Did you know we also offer Preciosa stones, a cheaper alternative to Swarovski stones and only a very experienced eye will see a difference! For more info visit our Stones dept.

2009 UK Open Dance Championship on DVD now shipping The eagerly awaited release of 2009 UK Open Dance Championships Standard and Latin is now in stock and shipping. For more info visit our DVD dept.

Congreso Internacional de Tango Argentino (CITA) is the world's grandest annual gathering of Argentine Tango dancers, performers, teachers and enthusists, which takes place in March every year in Buenos Aires. It is a full week of non-stop competitions, shows and general dancing. CITA is an Argentine Tango equivalent of World Super Star Dance Festival held Tokyo. The top 24 performances are featured on CITA DVD We are proud to announce that Dancesport UK is now stocking CITA DVDs for all years from 2004 to 2008. From £49.95 For more info visit our DVD dept.

New CD releases: The Ultimate Latin Album 10 and The Ultimate Ballroom Album 12 are shipping from our music department from 30 March 2009. When was the last time you updated your CD collection?

Falling value of pound sterling makes shopping in UK cheap for foreign customers Drastic changes in the currency exchange rates and falling pound means shopping in UK has never been cheaper for foreign customers. In January 2009 Pound sterling was worth only around 1.38 US$ and around 1 Euro. (Comparing to US$2 and 1.5 Euro a year ago.) That makes our prices to foreign customers more competitve than ever before. To compare exchange rates to your currency check www.xe.com/ucc/

Arunas Bizokas and Katusha Demidova first DVD release Arunas and Katusha, arguably world's hottest Professional Ballroom couple at the moment share their dance ideas on their new DVD release: Line Figure Combinations. Great release! For more info visit our DVD dept.

Essentially Dance is a pilot scheme to teach ballroom and Latin American dance within schools. Developed by Dance Professionals incl. Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova. For more info visit www.essentiallydance.com

Santoria 2009: New Latin dancewear collection Going from strenth to strength Santoria has just released its hottest Latin dancewear collection modelled by the reigning Professional Latin Champion Joanna Leunis. This collection is just fantastic. For more info visit our Dancewear dept.

New ABCs of LATIN on DVD Corky Ballas' new DVD production with Michael Wentink and Kristina as demonstrators is the result of Corky's extensive experience in producing similar instructional DVDs. A complete syllabus is taught for Beginner, through Intermediate to Advanced level dancers. For more info visit our Video and DVD dept.

Want to live in Palm Beach County, Florida? Fred Astaire Dance Studios in South Florida is looking for fun, outgoing, motivated dancers and couples to teach, demonstrate and compete in the USA. We are teaching American and International Style, Pro/Am and couples of all ages and levels. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to advance themselves in all aspects of the dance business up to owning your own studio. Teaching experience is not necessary; we offer daily teacher training, seminars and professional competitive dance training. For more Information please contact Babette Brown at (561) 743 3216 or info@fredastairejupiter.com

Nueva Epoca Argentine Tango shoes By popular demand we are now supplying new fashion Argentine Tango shoes. Sexy and true high quality made in Germany. For more info visit our Virtual shoe shop

Chrisanne CAPSULE 2009 is the newest practice wear collection for Ballroom and Latin-american lady dancers expertly designed by Chrisanne, now available from us. For more info visit our Dancewear dept.

End of line clearane: Extra savings on Blackpool 2008 DVDs Buy the complete 2008 Blackpool Dance Festival on 8 DVDs and save £50.00 Or save £5.00 on selected single events DVDs. Only few copies available, so hurry! For more info and to order visit our DVD clearance section

2008 World Super Star Dance Festival now on DVD Voted the best dance show on DVD, this eagerly awaited release is now shipping. For more info and to order visit our Video/DVD dept.

2008 Japan International Dancing Championships on DVD The only DVD where you can watch world's best professional couples in competition performing their full routines. Two discs are available: Professional Standard and Professional Latin. For more info and to order visit our DVD department

2008 Happy Training Italy now on DVD If you haven't been there, you can still take advantage of the knowledge passed onto you from the world's 12 top coaches. ...more

WINTER SALES: Great bargains to be found here ESPEN SALBERG 2008 Dancewear collection This long awaited collection is now available. As always very elegant and sexy designs for ladies for all kinds of special occassions. For more info and to order visit our Dancewear dept.

Blackpool Congress 2008 now available on DVD You can now own the Ballroom Dancers Federation Congress, Blackpool 2008 on DVD. Four official DVDs featuring 9.5 hours of eye opening lectures by the world's leading and most famous dance teachers are now available. For more info and to order visit our DVD dept.

SANTORIA 2008 Leona collection For the third year running Santoria is producing fantastic dancewear for ladies. This collection is even bigger and better than the two before. For more info and to order visit our Dancewear dept.

Swarovski stones Did you know we sell Swarovski stones too? Check our latest very competitive offer in our Stones dept.

New generation Tail Suits Revolution in tail suit making: New technologies have crept from other sport disciplines into ballroom dancing. Now ballroom dancers can benefit from improved top line and lighter tail suit that never creases. All these thanks to Pure Class new Feather Touch Tail suit. For more info visit our Dancewear dept.

ISTD official Latin-American Syllabus and Technique now on DVD For anyone studying a technique book these DVDs will come as an enormous relief, as now you can see how things should be done rather than having to imagine them. For more info and to order visit our DVD dept.

Interviews and news from Russia Dance Teacher required for innovative dance company (to read more about us go to www.simplydancingpartners.co.uk). Classes based in Central London and City. You must have formal teaching qualifications through either ISTD or ITDA (or equivalent). Excellent communication and presentation skills. Opportunities for group classes and private lessons. Phone Jenni Kravitz 020 7736 4493 or email jenni@simplydancingpartners.co.uk

Dance partners required for innovative dance company (to read more about us go to www.simplydancingpartners.co.uk). Classes based in Central London and City. We guarantee experienced dance partners to all of our clients attending group lessons. Plenty of opportunity to work every week and earn money from your favourite hobby. Phone Jenni Kravitz 020 7736 4493 or email jenni@simplydancingpartners.co.uk

New generation of Fake Tans German scientists, who first introduced to the market the famous Super Braun and Profi-Tan are now coming with a new range of even better products. Especially the instant effect spray-on Sexy Tan is the centre of attention. For more info visit our Fake tan dept.

International Standard and Latin syllabus on DVD By popular demand we are happy to announce we now have the complete Ballroom International style Standard syllabus and International style Latin syllabus on DVDs! For more info visit our Video and DVD dept.

New DVD release: Max Kozhevnikov & Yulia Zagoruychenko: International style Latin variations The new stars of today's Professional Latin field Max and Yulia will give you an insight into how they feel Latin. Very, very nice indeed. For more info visit our Video and DVD dept.

New DVD release: Discover Dance Series 2 Combinations If you liked Discover Dance for absolute beginners you can now progress to the next step: Bronze level in six Ballroom/Latin dances. If you did not watch series 1 - do not worry. you can still benefit, as no previous experience is assumed. ...more info or visit our Video and DVD dept.

Holiday and Dance now has a new website with full listings of our holiday events and electronic newsletter. For more info visit www.holidayanddance.co.uk.

Dance for England is another new site creating opportunity for young dancers to enjoy dancesport with the support of subsidied training programme. For more info visit www.danceforengland.org.

A Technique of Advanced Standard Ballroom Figures The DVD the whole ballroom industry has been waiting for for decades is finally released! A visual reference book showing 97 advanced ballroom figures categorised by Geoffrey Hearn and beautifully demonstrated by Mirko Gozzoli and Alessia Betti. This DVD is becoming the new ballroom Bible. For more info visit our video and DVD dept..

Waldorf Hilton re-introduces tea dances from Sunday 10 June 2007 One of the most elegant hotels in London re-introduces the tea dance idea and... good news for singles: there will be professional dancers there for hire there too! ...more info.

Rummos shoes: Back by popular demand After a break necessary to restructure the production we are happy to announce that Rummos shoes are back with a new and improved collection. People who bought them in the past loved them and now the shoes got even better. For more info visit our Virtual shoe shop.

The Ultimate Argentine Tango DVDs: Now also Leaders Technique, Followers Technique, Milonga, Vals, Milonguero. Finally the Ochos, Ganchos, Boleos, Barridas, Paradas, and other mystery Argentinian Tango steps are demystified. Recommended. For more info visit our Video/DVD department

New, moderated message board now open Following the closure of Dancesport UK message board, we are happy o see a new, moderated message board dedicated to Dancesport available at www.dancetalk.co.uk

Slavik Kryklyvyy & Karina Smirnoff: Last DVD recorded together Did you know that shortly before their split (at the time when they were tipped to be the next Best Professional Latin couple of the World) Slavik & Karina recorded the complete latin syllabus on DVD? This DVD called Dancing Basics with Passion is a complete reference of Bronze, Silver and Gold Latin syllabus steps recorded by two dancers of mesmerising qualities, who are deeply missed by their fans. ... more info. For more similar videos/DVD visit our Video/DVD dept.

DanceAmo new, affordable brand of Italian design shoes wins dancers hearts (and business) in UK, Europe and worldwide. Very promising international debut, although for the moment DanceAmo shoes come in full sizes only and there are no Wide and Narrow fitting. For more info visit our Virtual Shoe Shop

New DVD release: Donnie Burns MBE - Dance training Having been the Professional Latin American World Champion for 14 times, Donnie Burns did not record many teaching videos.... until now! The Dance training is his first DVD addressed to competitors of all levels (except beginners) as well as dance teachers. It shows how to change good to excellent with a few very well targeted changes. ... more info. For more similar videos/DVD visit our Video/DVD dept.

14 years of internet trading Being one of the oldest companies in the world promoting Dancesport on the internet, ZEM Software - Dancesport UK fusion is celebrating the 12th anniversary in business. During those 12 years we had over 5 million website visitors and had the visitors counter lost and restarted three times during various system upgrades. We sent over 45,000 parcels with various dance related items to 23 countries of the world. Many thanks to all of you for so many years of continued support.

Dancesport UK does not send any unsolicited emails We are frustrated to hear that some people received spam apparently signed by ZEM or Dancesport UK webmaster. Please be assured we do not send spam or any unsolicited emails to anyone. If you received such message in the last few weeks please report it to webmaster@zem.co.uk to help us investigate who sends them.

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