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Shut Up and Dance - A Book Signing and Tango Event

Christina Galante, Neighbor

The Arthur Murray Dance Studio of NYC welcomes author, Jamie Rose for a discussion and signing of her new book Shut Up and Dance! The Joy of Letting Go of the Lead—On the Dance Floor and Off. Arthur Murray NYC dancers will be on hand to provide a Tango Demonstration and Lesson.

 

Wednesday, November 16th, 7:00pm

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The Arthur Murray Dance Studio

16 West 57th Street, NYC

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Purchase tickets here: http://rarebirdlit.eventbrite.com/


$25 Ticket includes:

  • A copy of Shut Up and Dance by Jamie Rose
  • Discussion and signing with Jamie Rose
  • Tango demonstration and lesson by Arthur Murray Dancers of NYC
  • *Non- Arthur Murray Students will recieve a gift certificate for 1 private and 1 group lesson
  • Refreshments

 

Jamie Rose’s book Shut Up and Dance! The Joy of Letting Go of the Lead—On the Dance Floor and Off, is a memoir/self help book about how learning the “followers” role in the Argentine tango changed her life and relationship for the better. Also an actor, Jamie has worked extensively in theater, television and film. Her many TV credits include starring roles in the series Falcon Crest and Lady Blue, and recurring characters on St. Elsewhere and Chicago Hope. Some favorite film credits include Tightrope with Clint Eastwood, Chopper Chicks In Zombie Town with Billy Bob Thornton, and Route 30 Too! which will be released Summer 2012. Recent TV credits include guest stars on House MD and Two and a Half Men. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0741454/

As America’s second oldest franchise organization, Arthur Murray International, Inc. is known around the world as a prominent entertainment company with franchises located throughout North and South America, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle-East,  Africa, Australia & Asia. With the beginning of a new millennium, social dancing is again a significant part of popular culture for all generations. Today, the Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios continue a tradition of more than 100 years in teaching the world to dance. http://arthurmurray.com

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