Queen City Dancing Queen Newsletter
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I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I
may learn how to do it. ~Pablo Picasso
I was so happy when I stumbled across this quote. Reflecting on the genius of Picasso's work and this quote, it inspires me to think of the journey that he must have taken to reach the peak of his talent. Just think how many canvases he must have "messed up" in order to get to his masterpieces.
My point is this: We always have to strive to push ourselves to do things that we don't know how to do if we ever want to learn them and perfect them. If you want to learn how to do something, you've got to just try it and play with it with no fear or regard for how it might come out as you are learning it. The only way to learn to do something is to do it. Here's a perfect example: When I choreographed the move in Tik Tok where you make your arms do a "wave" on the "ohohohooh" part, I did not know how to do that move and I think I looked kind of crazy doing it. But I knew that if I put it in there, I would eventually learn it and so would all of you. And we did.
So, go ahead and give yourself permission to play, to mess up, to practice, so that you may learn how to do whatever it is that you might want to learn. Whether you are a Jam Crew, Dance Fanatic or a Newbie, there's always some move that we can work on. Let's just do it.
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Greetings!
 Hello and welcome to another edition of Angie's Tidbits, where you can find inspiration & information helpful to anyone who wants to be fit & healthy and have fun while they are are it. Whether you are new to QCDQ or a long-time fanatic, we are happy to have you in the family. Each class that you attend is more special because YOU are there. If I haven't had a chance to meet you yet, be sure to stop me and introduce yourself at the next class that you see me at. I can't wait to dance with you! Sincerely,
Angie Acosta
Owner/Founder/Artistic Director
Queen City Dancing Queen
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Past Demos & Events
QCDQ On TV
QCDQ owner Angie Acosta and QCDQ instructors
Gina Moody & Megan Paul were on the Charlotte Today Show on March
30. We danced with host Colleen Oderguard and with Kiss 95.1 Radio
Personalities Ace & TJ. Check it out!
Sweet 16 Challenge
March
Madness rocked our world for the second time! With fabulous energy in
the classes and some class "scores" in the 130's, QCDQ participants were
on fire!! The winners of the contest were: Sarah Wilde- Cabarrus,
Ashley Finison- Mecklenburg & Pam Ledbetter- Gaston. They each won
an Unlimited Class Card! Congrats to them!
DanceOut for Pets
This benefit class on April 2 was a huge success! QCDQ participants came to DanceOut with Erica Butler and the QCDQ instructor team at TSRC bearing gifts for our furry four-legged friends. Together we filled a whole back seat & trunk with dog & cat food and we raised more than $100 in cash for the Second Harvest for Pets.
DanceOut in the Park
To celebrate the arrival of spring, warm weather and longer days, we had a Tuesday night DanceOut class at Lineberger Park in Gastonia with Gina Moody & Arleen Segovia on April 13th. It was lots of fun and we had a great turnout of more than 90 Dance Fanatics!
QCDQ Auditions
A big round of applause to all who auditioned to be a part of the next QCDQ Instructor Training Program. These individuals did such an awesome job and we are so proud of each one of them, no matter what the results. New trainees to be announced soon!
Kate's Skates Demo
QCDQ instructors and several participants performed a 20 minute Zumba/DanceOut demo for the kids and parents skating at Kate's Skates in Indian Trail on April 23rd. After the DJ announced that audience participation was welcome & encouraged, the kids started filling the rink. Before we knew it, there were some 50 kids dancing with us! So fun- check out the videos captured by the Gildersleeve Duo.
Part 1- This is the 3rd song and kids had already started to come out.
Part 2- This is a few songs into the demo and this is when the 3 ring circus begins.
Ladies Night at WR
Thanks to everyone that came out to dance with us at Whisky River's Ladies Night. It was a fun filled evening and 3 of our participants got lucky with winning a prize! We definitely got the party started with our little performance!
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Jam Crew in Action Debra Frazier, has been jamming with QCDQ since January 2009, and has been a member of the Jam Crew since December 2009, but Debra has been a faithful "Angie" follower since October of 2006! Debra can be seen in many of the Charlotte classes week in and week out doing her thing at HGRC, TSRC and FWRC! Long before Debra officially became a Jam Crew member, Debra always spread the word about QCDQ classes to her friends and co-workers. She also recently attended the "Make it a Party" workshop and you might just be seeing her beside the instructor one of these days. She also always lends a helping hand to new participants that look like they might need a little help. Thanks Debra for being part of the QCDQ family and for being an exemplary Jam Crew member! If you are interested in being part of the QCDQ Jam Crew, click here for more info. Return to top
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In your Mother's honor...
Shake What Your Mama Gave Ya- May 1-9 Queen City Dancing Queen will have "Shake What Your Mama Gave Ya" week now though May 9 to celebrate all Mothers. Every time you come to class this week, you can enter to win a pair of tickets to see Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women now playing at the Blumenthal. And when you bring a friend, you can enter your name in an additional time! Winners will be announced by May 12, but don't worry if you don't win- QCDQ participants get $10 off their ticket price! Click here for more info.Return to Top |
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Wednesday, April 5, 7:00-8:30 at Crews Road Rec Ctr
QCDQ Hot Tamale Stacy Currie will be hosting a 90 minute Cince de Mayo DanceOut class at Crews Road Rec Ctr in Matthews. Class will be held this Wednesday May 5 from 7:00- 8:30 pm and it is going to be sizzling! Come out for the party and join Stacy and other QCDQ instructors. The rec center is located behind the police station off of Sam Newell Road. This is the perfect excuse to come out to class if you've never been to this location before. If you can make it all the way to the end, you might even get to jam for a song or two with Angie Acosta- the Dancing Queen herself!
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New location for Sunday
Sunday DanceOut has a new home beginning May 16
No more elbow to elbow, cramped up, fogged up Sunday DanceOut! We have been able to relocate this class to a huge venue for your dancing (and personal space) enjoyment! Beginning on May 16th, Sunday DanceOut will be moving to Cramerton Recreation Center in the GYM! (It is the larger building beside the pool if you've been to the other dance room already) Yeah! Come check it out!
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Matthews Movie Series Demo
Come get WILD with us! Let's Dance! Come join us as we show Matthews that with Queen City
Dancing Queen, we don't work out, we dance out! Come perform with us, dance with us or
come and support your QCDQ family for a demo at the Matthews Movie and
Concert Series event in Stumpton Park on Saturday, May 22nd. The
demo will be at 7pm and the featured movie, "Where the Wild Things Are"
will start around 8:30pm. Food and drinks will be available to
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Hit It => Dance Impact
Same Great Class, New Name
We know that you are all fond of and used to "Hit It" the name one of QCDQ's signature classes that mixes booty shaking with butt kicking, but unfortunately for legal reasons we had to make the difficult decision to change the name to Dance Impact. It bummed us out for 5 minutes (okay maybe 35 minutes), but then we decided that it was best to just move on. We expect that Hit It fanatics might react similarly, but again we have faith that we can all pull through this together. After all the main question is: How will this affect you and/or the class? It won't. Just a new name is all.  By the way, you might not know this right now, but you need some Dance Impact in your life. Where can you get some Dance Impact? In Charlotte, every Monday 7:15-8:15 pm at Tom Sykes Rec Center with Megan Paul and in Gastonia, every Saturday 9:30-10:30 am at Bradley Center with Lisa Burke. Return to top |
We are the best!
QCDQ was voted as being the Best Exercise Program!In case you didn't hear the news the first time around, QCDQ was voted as the "Best Workout/Exercise Place"! A Big thanks to Crystal Dockery who got the Facebook Voting Campaign started and kept it going strong to the end!
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Rules, Policies & Procedures
Thank you for your support and cooperation!We just wanted to thank everyone again for reviewing and respecting the Queen City Dancing Queen Class Policies & Procedures. It really helps to make class smoother and really provides a better class experience for all when all participants are following the rules. We appreciate that you have been so much more careful with things such as bringing your class cards to class every time! One more thing that we would like to make sure that everyone remembers is the "No spectator" policy. Please keep in mind that most of our participants do not like the feeling that they are being watched and that is why we have this policy in place. We politely request that you avoid bringing anyone to class that you do not expect to participate (with the exception of kids 10 & under). If you would like to show a loved one- whether it be a husband, child or
friend what we do in class- the best thing to do is join us for one of
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Mark your calendars!
Upcoming fun QCDQ stuff & other dates to remember
May 5-
90 MINUTE Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Crews Rec Ctr 7:00 pm
May 16-
New Location Celebration for Sunday DanceOut in the Gym of Cramerton Rec Center3 pm
May 21-
Friday DanceOut 5:45 pm will be held at FIRST WARD REC CTR tonight only
May 22-
Matthews Summer Movie Series Demo at Stumptown Park in Matthews at 7 pm
May 31-
No class at Ruckus House Concord tonight only.
June 19-
Hip Hop Hustle Master Class with Jessica Holmen. Details TBA
June 19-
QCDQ Prom Night at Whisky River in the Epicentre 6- 9 pm. More details TBA
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QCDQ Jam Crew Members-Viva Taylor & Chauna Gildersleeve
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Thank You
As always, thank you for being a part of the Queen City Dancing Queen family. Without you there is no party and we love each and everyone of you for making our classes so fun! A big thank you to all the QCDQ helpers that help make the classes run smoothly and to the Jam Crew for bringing that special energy to the classes! Thank you to everyone who has come out to support our special events such as DanceOut at the Park, Kate's Skates Demo, & Ladies Night at WR. Thank you to everyone for being so patient in our recent relocations. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me: angie@queencitydancingqueen.com
Queen City Dancing Queen
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Let's Dance Matthews!!!
Bring a Friend, Get $5 off
Save $5 off any class card when you bring a friend with you to any QCDQ class at
Crews Road Rec Ctr between May 10-13
Coupon required to redeem discount.
Discount must be redeemed on the same day that you bring friend.
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