Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 6:45 PM Rare opportunity to learn ballroom dancing at the Embassy of France Learn how to dance the Merengue and Cha Cha followed by an evening of dancing Event Details We are pleased to present you a very rare opportunity to learn how to dance the merengue and and jive at the Embassy of France. Let us show you how to dance the merengue, one of the most popular and fun Latin dances followed by the jive, one of the most lively ballroom dances. The dance lessons will be followed by time to practice what you have learned and meet other ICDC members who love to dance. You will also have the opportunity to meet the staff at the Embassy of France who will take the lessons with you! The lesson will teach you the foundation and basics of ballroom dancing just in time for our Masquerade Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Saturday October 20. Please note that space is very limited and we encourage you to make your reservations early. Please bring a bottle of water with you when you arrive. Please Note: Please note that since the ballroom dance lessons are held at the Embassy of France, the event might be rescheduled due to official embassy events or security considerations. This possibility is however, very unlikely. Nevertheless we kindly request you to check on the ICDC Web site 6 hours before the event to confirm that the lessons will go ahead as scheduled. In the event that the lessons are postponed, your ticket is transferable to the new date or a future dance lesson at the Embassy of France. Requested Attire Business or cocktail attire requested. Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change) 6:45 PM Admission commences 7:00 PM Jive Dance Lesson 7:45 PM Practice dancing the jive with ICDC members 8:00 PM Merengue dance lesson 8:45 PM Practice dancing merengue with ICDC members The instructor will be on hand to give you advice and answer your questions. 9:00 PM Evening concludes. Tickets and Registration Due to security considerations at the embassy, we are unable to accept walk-ins. You must reserve a ticket in advance to attend this event. Discounted tickets are $20 for a limited time. We expect the dance lessons to sell out. Please reserve your tickets soon to join us for ballroom dance lessons at the Embassy of France. The lessons will be followed by time to practice what you have learned! After a limited time, tickets will be $30. Cancellation Policy Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer cancelations or refunds on online ticket sales. Address La Maison Française 4101 Reservoir Road NW Washington DC 20007 Directions Please call (202) 637 7000 for Metro directions.