It’s taken me longer than usual to get this newsletter together because we have so much happening this month. The most exciting thing for me is the 15th Anniversary Open House to be held on September 19th. We’ve held this type of event annually since we opened in 2011 and everyone looks forward to this event.

The format will be the same as in past years. In addition to the day full of sample classes, we’ll also have some snacks and beverages for you to keep your energy up and to help celebrate the 15th anniversary. This year we have a mix of some of your favorites and some new classes to try out. This is an event to have fun, meet some of our teachers, and chat with other dancers. And of course we expect everyone to dance, dance, dance!

There is no charge for the event, but donations for Dance Alliance will be graciously accepted. I’ve been involved with this organization for many years and support its efforts to keep dance alive in the local community.

I’m also excited that rehearsals for the Albany Dance & Fitness performance will begin this month. Nearly 20 dancers will be preparing for the celebration event in October..

The rest of the month is filled with an amazing variety of classes and workshops. Jazz, Belly Dancing, and Couples Dance classes will all return this month. And wait till you see the long list of events in addition to the Open House

~Gail

What’s New at ADF?

• Classes will be held on Labor Day. I hope to see you there if you don’t have other plans.
• New class time for Tuesday Beginning Ballet begins 9/8/26 Join us 5:30-6:30 pm
• New weekly Intermediate Ballet class with Allen Fields begins Friday 9/11/26 12:30-1:45pm
• Rehearsals for the 10/24 Anniversary Performance and Celebration begin 9/8/26. We’re still accepting dancers to perform in the show. Contact Gail at [email protected] for more info.
• Back by popular demand! American Theatrical Jazz Dance Workshop with Allen! Attend the series on 9/13, 9/27, and 10/11 3:00-4:30pm or register for a single class.
• Expressive Dance Flow will now be offered twice a month! Join these joyful dance classes the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month 1:30-2:30 pm.
• New Couples Dance Class series starts on Saturday, September 12th! Learn fun steps to dance with your partner to a variety of Ballroom, Latin and Swing dances! Information and Registration: https://www.simplyballroomalbany.com/couples-dance-class
• New 6-week Swing Dance Session starts on Friday, September 18th! Learn fun Swing steps and patterns to dance with your partner! Information and registration: https://www.simplyballroomalbany.com/weekly-group-class
• New Belly Dance session starts 9/24/26, 6:00 – 7:00pm. New students try a class for $10 that night. For more info and to register contact [email protected]
• Saturday Jazz with Maureen returns 9/26/26 9:30-11:00am.

ADF Events

• Intermediate Reggeaton Fusion with Emely 9/12/26 1:30-3:00
• Couples Dance Class 9/12/26 6:00-7:30 pm
• Expressive Dance Flow Workshop 9/13/26 1:30-2:30 pm
• American Theatrical Jazz Dance Workshop 9/13/26 3:00-4:30 pmADF Open House & Celebration 9/19/26 1:00-5:00 pm
• Sultry Dance Workshop with Stacey and Erica  9/19/26 6:00-7:30pm
• All Level Hip Hop with Emely 9/26/26 1:30-3:00
• K-pop Dance Workshop 9/26/26 6:00-7:30pm
• Expressive Dance Flow Workshop 9/27/26 1:30-2:30 pm
• American Theatrical Jazz Dance Workshop 9/27/26 3:00-4:30 pmMark your calendar for the ADF Performance & Celebration 10/24/26 6:00 pm

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9/3 Contemporary Ballet: Gail

Discount Egg Performance Tickets On October 17th, Compagnie Hervé Koubi will perform at 7pm at The Egg. Dance Alliance has set aside 30 tickets at discounted group prices. Dance Alliance member tickets are $25 and non-members $30. Checks should be made payable to DANCE ALLIANCE, mailed with contact information included to Mary Anne Fantauzzi, 15 Red Coach Trail, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Include the number of member and non-member tickets requested. No refunds will be given. The deadline is September 15^th.  Please include a self addressed stamped envelope with your order.